Change Background.png for BiteSms

Happytodd · Mar 4, 2011, 04:57 AM

Exactly as title says, is it possible? I've tried everything such as SHSH, googling etc with absolutely no luck. Thanks guys!

WhatAmI · Mar 4, 2011, 05:30 AM

I'm not sure why you refer to Background.png, isn't it Default@2x.png you're referring to (stored in /Applications/BiteSMS.app) ?

Happytodd · Mar 4, 2011, 05:50 AM

Yes, but replacing that does not work. It only changes the loader when opening the app for only a couple of seconds. Then BiteSms goes back to normal.

I had typed Background.png because thats the most common thing I suppose.. specially regarding the default iPhone sms app.

Che Castro · Mar 4, 2011, 06:06 AM

Im looking to do this also without winterboard

I want a dark background

WhatAmI · Mar 4, 2011, 06:07 AM

If you use WinterBoard I suggest you do what sidewinder suggests

Not sure this works on 5.0 but worth a shot

Che Castro · Mar 4, 2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatAmI

If you use WinterBoard I suggest you do what sidewinder suggests

I think he wants to do it without winterboard like me

WhatAmI · Mar 4, 2011, 06:17 AM

ok, I recall i saw a very strange explanation on the BiteSMS support forums and apparantly "when the app is loading the images of background sms and springboard they intercept that request and took the image you want in path you want in the memory… actually the background image is builtin in the app.. adding winterboard support means bring out of the app that image in an image file so winterboard and the app you like can change that image"

So I guess it's about hacking the binary then

Che Castro · Mar 4, 2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatAmI

ok, I recall i saw a very strange explanation on the BiteSMS support forums and apparantly "when the app is loading the images of background sms and springboard they intercept that request and took the image you want in path you want in the memory… actually the background image is builtin in the app.. adding winterboard support means bring out of the app that image in an image file so winterboard and the app you like can change that image"

So I guess it's about hacking the binary then

i really dont wanna get winterboard just for this minor thing

KentuckyHouse · Mar 4, 2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Che Castro

i really dont wanna get winterboard just for this minor thing

Once again...

THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. WINTERBOARD.
THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. WINTERBOARD.
THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. WINTERBOARD.
THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. WINTERBOARD.
THERE. IS. NOTHING. WRONG. WITH. WINTERBOARD.

WhatAmI · Mar 4, 2011, 07:20 AM

hehe, I agree

Happytodd · Mar 4, 2011, 07:39 PM

Ohh wow. I finally got it to work using Winterboard. Thankyou so much guys!!
I think it didn't work before because I had probably used a larger image. I'll just fiddle around with it now, and hopefully I can get it the way I want it!

HeyGreggie · Apr 12, 2012, 02:43 PM

searched for a thread like this but there was no real answer..

Can you theme the bitesms background on an IPHONE 4s [jailbroken] to black or something similar? Please answwer

MastahRiz · 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyGreggie

searched for a thread like this but there was no real answer..

Can you theme the bitesms background on an IPHONE 4s [jailbroken] to black or something similar? Please answwer

You definitely can do it. I have it set on mine right now, but you have to be willing to use Winterboard and create a new theme.

If you create a folder and name it "SMSBackground.theme," then inside place a png that's titled "SMSBackground.png" just SSH that folder into the var/stash/Themes.xxxx folder and then activate the theme in Winterboard to make it work.

The png should be 480 x 375 to work properly, but only part of that png will be visible. For example:

This is the picture I'm using:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1101364/SMSBackground.png

and this is what it looks like in Bite:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1101364/bitesmsbackground.PNG

also make sure that you use png and NOT "PNG" as the file extension.

Additionally, changing the dimensions of the png's will not work.

EDIT: Folder name changed for clarity

Krafty · Apr 13, 2012, 02:18 PM

I have one more question to avoid making another topic since its similar - where are the bubble images (chat bubbles) located? Or what are they named cause its lost somewhere in my themes?

HeyGreggie · Apr 13, 2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MastahRiz

You definitely can do it. I have it set on mine right now, but you have to be willing to use Winterboard and create a new theme.

If you create a folder and name it whatever you want, "BiteSMS Wallpaper," etc, then inside place a png that's titled "SMSBackground.png" just SSH that folder into the var/stash/Themes.xxxx folder and then activate the theme in Winterboard to make it work.

The png should be 480 x 375 to work properly, but only part of that png will be visible. For example:

This is the picture I'm using:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1101364/SMSBackground.png

and this is what it looks like in Bite:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1101364/bitesmsbackground.PNG

also make sure that you use png and NOT "PNG" as the file extension.

Additionally, changing the dimensions of the png's will not work.

this didnt work for me..

MastahRiz · Apr 14, 2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyGreggie

this didnt work for me..

Then you did not do it correctly and you need to give more information on what you attempted before anyone can offer any additional help.

mandivvy · Jan 16, 2013, 02:29 AM

I will be glad to give a step-by-step process for putting a custom background on BiteSms app if anyone still needs the help? Feel free to email me your request at mandivvy@yahoo.com and I will respond as soon as I possibly can. Or you can simply reply here on the MacRumors forum to let me know. I do plan to upload the step-by-step process on here asap as well... Just wanted to see if anyone really still needs it or not before I take the time to do it. ~Peace

Note: when I say step-by-step, I mean literally click by click very detailed so you shouldn't have any problems or get confused in any way.

Mar 4, 2011, 04:57 AM	#1
Happytodd macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2010	Change Background.png for BiteSms Exactly as title says, is it possible? I've tried everything such as SHSH, googling etc with absolutely no luck. Thanks guys! __________________ iPod Mini 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle 1st Gen iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen iPod Nano 2nd Gen iPod Nano 3rd Gen iPod Nano 4th Gen iPhone 4 iPad 2
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Mar 4, 2011, 05:30 AM	#2
WhatAmI macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	I'm not sure why you refer to Background.png, isn't it Default@2x.png you're referring to (stored in /Applications/BiteSMS.app) ? __________________ Too many iDevices to mention and a trophy wife
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Mar 4, 2011, 05:50 AM	#3
Happytodd Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2010	Yes, but replacing that does not work. It only changes the loader when opening the app for only a couple of seconds. Then BiteSms goes back to normal. I had typed Background.png because thats the most common thing I suppose.. specially regarding the default iPhone sms app. __________________ iPod Mini 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle 1st Gen iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen iPod Nano 2nd Gen iPod Nano 3rd Gen iPod Nano 4th Gen iPhone 4 iPad 2
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Mar 4, 2011, 06:07 AM	#5
WhatAmI macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	If you use WinterBoard I suggest you do what sidewinder suggests Not sure this works on 5.0 but worth a shot __________________ Too many iDevices to mention and a trophy wife
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Mar 4, 2011, 06:17 AM	#7
WhatAmI macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	ok, I recall i saw a very strange explanation on the BiteSMS support forums and apparantly "when the app is loading the images of background sms and springboard they intercept that request and took the image you want in path you want in the memory… actually the background image is builtin in the app.. adding winterboard support means bring out of the app that image in an image file so winterboard and the app you like can change that image" So I guess it's about hacking the binary then __________________ Too many iDevices to mention and a trophy wife
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Mar 4, 2011, 06:06 AM	#4
Che Castro macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2009	Im looking to do this also without winterboard I want a dark background
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Mar 4, 2011, 07:20 AM	#10
WhatAmI macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	hehe, I agree __________________ Too many iDevices to mention and a trophy wife
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Mar 4, 2011, 07:39 PM	#11
Happytodd Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2010	Ohh wow. I finally got it to work using Winterboard. Thankyou so much guys!! I think it didn't work before because I had probably used a larger image. I'll just fiddle around with it now, and hopefully I can get it the way I want it! __________________ iPod Mini 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle 1st Gen iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen iPod Nano 2nd Gen iPod Nano 3rd Gen iPod Nano 4th Gen iPhone 4 iPad 2
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Apr 12, 2012, 02:43 PM	#12
HeyGreggie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	searched for a thread like this but there was no real answer.. Can you theme the bitesms background on an IPHONE 4s [jailbroken] to black or something similar? Please answwer
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Apr 13, 2012, 02:18 PM	#14
Krafty macrumors 601 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La La Land	I have one more question to avoid making another topic since its similar - where are the bubble images (chat bubbles) located? Or what are they named cause its lost somewhere in my themes? __________________ I accept women of all descent. But I'm a hell of a lot creepier around asians. [ twitter : deviant : portfolio : last.fm ]
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Jan 16, 2013, 02:29 AM	#17
mandivvy macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013	Change/Set Background in Bitesms STEP-BY-STEP I will be glad to give a step-by-step process for putting a custom background on BiteSms app if anyone still needs the help? Feel free to email me your request at mandivvy@yahoo.com and I will respond as soon as I possibly can. Or you can simply reply here on the MacRumors forum to let me know. I do plan to upload the step-by-step process on here asap as well... Just wanted to see if anyone really still needs it or not before I take the time to do it. ~Peace Note: when I say step-by-step, I mean literally click by click very detailed so you shouldn't have any problems or get confused in any way.
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