Thread: Don't like the icons of java apps like Opera Mini? Change them!

If you don't like the icon of a mobile java program, you don't have to look at it.

Mobile java programs come in the form of a .jar file, sometimes accompanied by a .jad file.

A .jar essentially works like a .zip or .rar archive. You can extract them, change, add, or remove files, and zip 'em up again.

If you open your .jar files with a program like iZArc you'll find a file called i.png. Just make your own image file (or download one), and drop it into the .jar. Your image should be in the .png format. The optimal size of your custom icon is 48x48 pixels, but smaller icons work as well.

You can make Opera Mini look like Firefox, put a Route 66 icon on MGMaps, or make TeaShark look like Jaws. You could even use a 1x1 pixel image or make your custom icon completely transparent to add stealth icons to your menu and standby screen.

All you need is custom icon file and a program that can edit .jar files. iZArc mods your .jars for free.

Note: i tried several times to pack the jar back with winrar. the packing works good, but i cant install it anymore. to pack the application back you will need WinZip

You have to rename your image the same as file in jar file.,in png file format usually.

thnks for information
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I know this very simple to do, sometimes i change skins,icons,languages, and version name of java KD Player 0.95 for fun . [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Last 2 month ago i change oper@ mini mod 3.11 russian version to english with my cool nuclear icon. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
No need PC, DO THIS :::
With X-Plore, extract all files in *.jar file to spesific folder(ex: E:\AZip\) then change png image, manifest.mf, language anything what u like. If all u works Done go to handy zip or zip manager,fist step,open setting,set compression level to fast n set include subfolders to yes.
make new archive>add to archive>choose folder which contains extract ur jar file>mark all files include subfolder>add to archive. Exit zip manager. Go to X-Plore, rename *.zip to *.jar then install ur own java, have fun,

Simple trick!!
1. Open the jar file with winrar/winzip
2.drag n drop an icon png you like
3.don forget to rename the png file as the original icon file in the jar-e.g. [i.png] for opera mini)
4.thats it!!close winrar and installl the jar file!!
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Originally Posted by Budikesuma

No need PC, DO THIS :::
With X-Plore, extract all files in *.jar file to spesific folder(ex: E:\AZip\) then change png image, manifest.mf, language anything what u like. If all u works Done go to handy zip or zip manager,fist step,open setting,set compression level to fast n set include subfolders to yes.
make new archive>add to archive>choose folder which contains extract ur jar file>mark all files include subfolder>add to archive. Exit zip manager. Go to X-Plore, rename *.zip to *.jar then install ur own java, have fun,

Nice Info mate , but can't we do it without handy zip or zip manager. I mean , with X-plore only.
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Its very nice but tell me how to translate Opera mini Russian(or any other language) to English, plz tell me about the tools needed for this and method.

Originally Posted by mannuforall

Its very nice but tell me how to translate Opera mini Russian(or any other language) to English, plz tell me about the tools needed for this and method.

Yes... Pls share with us how to edit the language & etc.. what program can be use?
how to add server?


Plz....

Work great, I manage to change all the small icons on all the java applications. The only thing I' having problem with is the Gmail 2.06 app. I can change the icon but when installing it's not full screen like it should be. I notice a few peoples posted the modified Icon for Gmail and those work in full screen.