Jul 18, 2010 #1 hacku Member Joined Jan 4, 2010 Messages 549 Reaction score 3 Location Mesa, AZ. In order to apply themes to the Android OS, do you need root access? I would just love to have a black status bar.
In order to apply themes to the Android OS, do you need root access? I would just love to have a black status bar.
Jul 18, 2010 #2 D droijo Member Joined Apr 27, 2010 Messages 222 Reaction score 3 You would with the exceptions of certain launcher themes such as aHome and what not but I believe they don't customize the status bar.
You would with the exceptions of certain launcher themes such as aHome and what not but I believe they don't customize the status bar.
Jul 18, 2010 #3 Cowboysjunkie New Member Joined Nov 11, 2009 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Yep, need root access. Status bar is in framework-res.apk, a system file.
Jul 20, 2010 #4 L lterry913 Member Joined Apr 14, 2010 Messages 154 Reaction score 3 If you install launcher pro you can hide the status bar altogether on droid. And pull it up with menu button.don't know if it will work the same on x.worth a shot it is free. I get my x after the 23...yay!
If you install launcher pro you can hide the status bar altogether on droid. And pull it up with menu button.don't know if it will work the same on x.worth a shot it is free. I get my x after the 23...yay!
