NOTE: This will work with *ANY* rom/theme. As long as you can get MetaMorph running, its should work.
To flash simply put BlurAnimations.zip into the "AndroidThemes" directory on your sdcard, then go into terminal type the following:
Code:
su
mm.sh -i
Then follow the prompt. Select #2, then select the BlurAnimation.zip file, then once its done press 1 to select the frameworks-apk and hit enter to flash.
REBOOT is necessary after this.
Find out more info at the MetaMorph thread.
For those that have no clue what the Blur animations are:
-When you hit 'menu' key, it 'bounces' up and down before snapping into place.
-When you open or close apps, it zooms in and zooms out of the app image.
Before you needed to flash a theme that included these in order to use them. Now you can flash these on top of the default rom theme, or on top of ANY of your favorite themes.
To go back to defaults, simply flash your rom or theme back again.
(Technical info if anyone is interested: Blur animations reside in frameworks.apk in res/anim/ folder, there are about 45 files that you can pull and drop into any themes/roms and it'll work, this just does that job very very easily for you)
If anyone wants to do a little animation video/gif of this in action, please give me the link to post as example.
It only works on ASOP roms, not hero correct?
If metamorph works on hero roms (I'm not sure, try installing it) this should work on any rom as well. All it does is replaces files in frameworks.apk>res>anim which hero roms have as well.
Its better to do a nandroid backup before you run it though, just to be safe :]
This would probably work in hero roms, but not entirely sure, Just do a nandroid before testing.
Also, Awesome idea Prash, Blur animations on any rom without having to flash a theme, very nice.
Stericson
Thanks Prash,
Just wanted to let you know this worked great for my magic with the gchrome theme (gChrome-0.3.8-CY4.2-LS.zip). No FC's as reported in MM thread.
Not working in Rogers Mod :-(
Prash - I was trying to do this in "Enomther's Rogers Mod v1.9.1" and it says:
ERROR: The theme control file says that we are looking for the dir framework-res within /sdcard/AndroidThemes/BlurAnimations but it could not be found! Invalid theme.
I tried both options 1 and 2 (full theme / theme of my choice) - it is giving the above error when trying to apply the Sub Theme step :-(
venkatarc1982 said:
Prash - I was trying to do this in "Enomther's Rogers Mod v1.9.1" and it says:
ERROR: The theme control file says that we are looking for the dir framework-res within /sdcard/AndroidThemes/BlurAnimations but it could not be found! Invalid theme.
I tried both options 1 and 2 (full theme / theme of my choice) - it is giving the above error when trying to apply the Sub Theme step :-(
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Could you try again with the latest mm.sh files? I just tried the blur animations and it work fine. I'm sure even that rom has a frameworks-res directory, i usually do option 2, then pick the right file, then hit enter to apply.
Very cool, yet simple theme. Im lovin this new system for themes
prash said:
Could you try again with the latest mm.sh files? I just tried the blur animations and it work fine. I'm sure even that rom has a frameworks-res directory, i usually do option 2, then pick the right file, then hit enter to apply.
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Tried twice or thrice but ended up with the same error. Requested the frameqork-res.apk from enomther so that I can push it to the ROM to get the blur animations...
Not sure whether it is the issue with the ROM (since I ran it sucessfully in Cyan 4.3.2.1)
the blur animations work on hero. I am not sure if this method works on hero though, i would imagine since it is the same exact directory.
good job. works on dwang 1.13 on mt3g.
re-updated this but it doesn't work for the nexus for some reason only the bouncing part i tried everything even tried my own through searching..
Works just great on Cyanogen's 5.07 Test3 Rom for the Dream/Sapphire.
Very happy with it as on this Rom the animation style was "slide" instead of "zoom", and the latter is wayyyy cooler
So thanks! This makes my whole phone-experience much nicer
Works just great on Cyanogen's 5.07 Test3 Rom for the Dream/Sapphire.
Very happy with it as on this Rom the animation style was "slide" instead of "zoom", and the latter is wayyyy cooler
So thanks! This makes my whole phone-experience much nicer
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No problem glad I can help still trying to figure out how to make this work for Android 2.1 phones.
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I am using an Android 2.1 phone...
[Edit] Got to admit: while applying this theme the telephone reboots by itself (during the update). After booting up all works fine though. Just applied the new DarkStar theme which removed the blur-effect so after flashing that theme I Metamorphed this Blur morph again, phone rebooted, and works well yet again (Cyanogen 5 Test3 + hotfix + DarkStar 2 + Blur anims + Cloverdale's Blackbar + overclock kernel = phone heaven)
Related
A Christmas theme was requested so I ported my Open Home theme. This is for the G1 and MyTouch. The MetaMorph files are for Android 1.6 ROMs, not for Hero ROMs
The base of this is my Ice Crystals theme.
To give credit where credit is due:
The calendar widget right now is from sir*mez's M_Blend.
Thanks as always goes to:
beagz - For all the help with the themes
Stericson - For making so much possible
JesusFreke - The Original
Haykuro - A lot of great ROM work
Cyaongen - Great ROM's
Manup465 - So many great themes and the transparent folders
brandenk - a great tutorial
jbourque - black gloss popup
LatinSilEighty - black gloss keyboard which I made the white ones from
jonnybueno - black framework from Smorg
Sir*Mez- Calendar Widget
I have not made a Boot Screen yet, so it is the Boot Screen from my Ice Crystals theme
Read This First:
Code:
Before applying the MetaMorph, Flash the White Notifications[/B]
Screens:
Boot Screen:
Download Links:
White Notifications:
White Notifications - Download the one for your ROM and flash before applying the MetaMorph http://www.jbthemes.com/index.php?p=1_34
I moved them all to one page on my site instead of having to update 10 threads every time there is a new ROM
Theme:
MetaMoprh APK - http://www.jbthemes.com/web_documents/root_themes/metamorph/Christmas-MM-apkv2.zip
MetaMorph Script - http://www.jbthemes.com/web_documents/root_themes/metamorph/Christmas-theme-v2.zip
wow, this is nice! how's the status bar look on the actual device? can you clearly make out the time?
merry christmas everybody!
jcarrz1 said:
wow, this is nice! how's the status bar look on the actual device? can you clearly make out the time?
merry christmas everybody!
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I didn't flash the white notifications before taking the screen shots., but if you flash that before apply the MetaMorph it will change your clock and the notifications to white, for example:
Any chance you can point in the direction of the info needed to create open home themes I would love to be able to spit out a few of those. I have searched but I can never find a template for open home or did you just use an existing apk.
DeaDnuLL said:
Any chance you can point in the direction of the info needed to create open home themes I would love to be able to spit out a few of those. I have searched but I can never find a template for open home or did you just use an existing apk.
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http://code.google.com/p/betterandroid/
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http://code.google.com/p/betterandroid/
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Thank You
The white notifications for 4.2.8 are now in the OP
v2 is now out with a Boot Screen
I placed the White Notifications for 4.2.8.1 in the OP. If you apply the full MetaMorph, remove the Contacts.apk from Cyan's update, place it in your sdk/tools directory and push it to your phone. I have not redone all the dialers yet for the eclair dialer.
Code:
cd your-sdk-location
cd tools
adb remount
adb push Contacts.apk /system/app
this is my first time using metamorph, so it may just be me being a noob...when i apply christmas-theme-v2 it just gives an error for each part of the theme and doesn't apply anything. i am using the latest cm rom 4.2.8.1.
i tried applying Christmas-MM-apkv2.zip and it ran, then it rebooted and started force closing everything and kept rebooting.
am i doing something wrong here?
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this is my first time using metamorph, so it may just be me being a noob...when i apply christmas-theme-v2 it just gives an error for each part of the theme and doesn't apply anything. i am using the latest cm rom 4.2.8.1.
i tried applying Christmas-MM-apkv2.zip and it ran, then it rebooted and started force closing everything and kept rebooting.
am i doing something wrong here?
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Well the first one without the MM in the name is meant for the script version that's why that one didnt work. For the fact that after you ran the version meant for the apk version and it did that, well thats not normal lol
Reboot into the console and run fix_persmissions, most likely something just happened when you applied it.
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Well the first one without the MM in the name is meant for the script version that's why that one didnt work. For the fact that after you ran the version meant for the apk version and it did that, well thats not normal lol
Reboot into the console and run fix_persmissions, most likely something just happened when you applied it.
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mkay, trying that now
well it was doing the same thing, so i was going to reflash the cm update and i noticed my SD card was full...doh! so i cleared that off, replaced the theme, and we'll see what happens now.
yup, it was my card being full. sorry to bug you, guess it's time to upgrade from that 1gb card that came with the phone
merry christmas!
ole_rascal said:
yup, it was my card being full. sorry to bug you, guess it's time to upgrade from that 1gb card that came with the phone
merry christmas!
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So it worked after you cleared off some of your card then?
well it worked once. i cleared space off the card, then i unzipped and replaced the theme, then applied it and it worked. then i realized that i didn't do the white notifications, so i flashed that and then tried again, i've tried 3 times and it gets to the framework portion and chunks. it never completes. i've let it run for over an hour. so i dunno if it's something with my phone now or what.
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well it worked once. i cleared space off the card, then i unzipped and replaced the theme, then applied it and it worked. then i realized that i didn't do the white notifications, so i flashed that and then tried again, i've tried 3 times and it gets to the framework portion and chunks. it never completes. i've let it run for over an hour. so i dunno if it's something with my phone now or what.
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Remove the unzipped folder and then do pick theme and let it unzip and just do the framework then
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Remove the unzipped folder and then do pick theme and let it unzip and just do the framework then
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tried this and still no dice...
the last thing i see in logcat from MetaMorph is always:
I/MetaMorph( 1509): Executing [rm -r /system/framework/framework-res]
I/MetaMorph( 1509): Executing [rm -r /system/framework/framework-res] os.flush()
so it looks like it's failing to remove something, so it never gets to putting the new images in. probably why the system becomes unstable afterwards...
If I have time, Ill port it to 4.2.9.1 as an update.zip
white notifcations
hey i flashed the white notifcation zip but when i try to boot it just goes to a black screen after the boot screen. so idk if i did something wrong or if there is something wrong with the zip. hit me back text or pm. cell # 850 221 9779
I accept NO responsibility for any damage caused to your handset before, during and after updating it with these THEMEs. Using custom THEMEs has risks attached to it, and can be dangerous. Proceed with caution.
Description
Basically I have taken Kos's theme and made it more of a black/grey theme. I have gone deeper into the OS and replaced most of the green stuff with black/grey etc.
There are also bits from themes found at xda for other Android devices. Ended up doing a lot more than what i should of really
There is still a bit of green left and most of it is where it makes sense to have it (some check boxes, indicators etc).
WORKS ON MoDaCo MCR3.1 & 3.2 Beta's ROM.
Fixed or should i say replaced, the lock screen for a different one . Hopefully that is it
MetaMorph Version>>>GET IT FROM HERE <<<
Update.zip Version>>>COMING SOON <<<
This theme is purely for people who like black/dark themes. Please don't write bad feedback or that it isn't to your taste, as i won't change it or provide reasons for my choices .
Use the attached Wallpaper for use in SenseUI. In Android it is already default
Big thanks to Kos for base theme, tristan for inspiration & all the CREATORS & ORIGINATORS of anything that may of been theirs in some form!!... (u know who u are )
Enjoy.
KEEP A LOOK OUT.
Details!
Update.zip is 31.8mb in size as its a fair few .apk's
Metamorph file size is just over 5mb, so i have achieved a smallish footprint of this theme.
Modifications
Rework of Android UI
Customised Keypad dialler
Status Bar Icons from HelloMoto
Over 40 apk's have been modified in some way
Changed the Screen Lock pattern icons
Lots of stuff i cant think of.......
*I have only modified the apk's i am currently using on my ROM build (3.2 Beta 5; very LITE version)
Basically i have edited a lot of stuff, changed a lot stuff and borrowed a lot of stuff To make this theme, i like it, now...
And am gonna be making a LITE ROM, based on MCR builds and also a ASOP build based on one of those builds...with this type of theme built in.
FYI
Your Home screens will be reset, i cant do this yet (put them like i want), but in future i will be able to, just need to open the xmls with hextool..will be same result with the update.zip too.
I have used Beautiful Home here in my screen shots for my Home....i just wanted to show you a comparison of HTC vs Android (not much difference)
The Battery Widget is BatteryLife
The Settings Widgets are Beautiful Widgets
The News Widget is News Buzz
I did the Google search bar in the Android UI too
I am ultimately NOT responsible for anything that occurs from use of the provided theme. Use at your own risk and hopefully enjoy it.
B)
How To Install Metamorph Theme
Always BACKUP your Hero (Nandroid or whatever you use)
For best INSTALL RESULTS for Metamorph & update.zip, Re-install current ROM fully, let it install, set up, then reboot when finished...
Then either....
see below for options....
Metamorph Version
1. Download the Metamorph application from the Market
2. Download AndExplorer application from the Market
The above are required, Metamorph uses AndExplorer to search your device for themes
3. Download then copy the .zip theme from this thread, to your SD card to a location you know of.
4. Open Metamorph, and select 'Pick Theme' after it checks your device
5. Select the theme from its location, then Install All (Apply All).
6. It will extract the theme, and a progress bar is now shown in Metamorph as it extracts the theme.
7. It will then install each apk one at a time... it will take some minutes...and some more.....
When it asks to force close an app, please do so.
** I recommend keeping the phone awake during the installation to ensure it installs as quick as possible **
8. When it asks to REBOOT, it probably won't (even in newest Metamorph version), so just manually reboot by turning device off and then on again.
Update.zip Version
1. Download then copy the .zip theme from this thread, to your SD card (ROOT)
2. Boot Device to Recovery mode & flash as normal...
3. Reboot
RESULT
If you already run other themes in some form or another, the best install method above will benefit you most
Nobody tried this yet?
Come on, please leave feedback.
Shokka9
I tried your Theme and its still ob my hero,so i like it.
There is just one thing i dont like:
The dark black coloured Status bar at The Top. Its to dark dir me. When you pull it down its a little more grey, this colour i would like to See as Standard.
Hope you. get what i mean.
Cheers
I get ya bro....
But i prefer the Black bar , thats how i do it....
If you want i could make u a quick Grey bar like the pull down and post later tonight (am at work) and u can just update with Metamorph
right ive installed it this is my first time trying metamorph so bare with me. i followed your instructions above it installed and i then rebooted and ended up with a few problems
-it removed my people.apk completely off the phone
-removed most my widgets from my home screen but i just added these back on
-it completely removed the htc picture frame widget altogether
- when i press the phone button it just brought up a text saying phone it didnt actually open the dailer
- lock screen was still the same
- the pattern password screen was still the same
ive restored my nandroid backup and will try again.
still a no go for me im affraid i tried to install some parts individually but im still having problems. if you could do a update.zip that i can apply from the recovery menu id appreciate it as i like the look of the theme from the screen shots
@ mjcook1984
Thats strange.....what ROM are you running.
For it removing apk's; well thats something i have never seen.
All those widgets, are actually in the metamorph theme too, so it wouldnt remove them.
Try installing one at time.....bit tedious but hey.
Update.zip will come, i made one last night, but it doesnt work fully.
I even sucessfully installed this theme to my own ROM (based on Modaco 3.2 beta 5), it has no rosie etc.
Even tho the ROM didnt have some of the apk's it still installed fine and everything working fine.
I would recommend, wiping, then when fully booted, reboot, then use Metamorph again. NEVER UPDATE a metamorph theme ALWAYS replace.
thers defo something strange i just tried kos-worlds black eclair and that came up with the same problems.
im running modaco 3.1
ah just realised ive not got andexplorer ive been using astro will try again
Hmmm....i tested mine originally on MCR 3.1 (and 3.0 & 3.2) so it should work....
I know you wont want to, but try wiping, reflashing the 3.1 ROM, rebooting, then running Metamorph.
Strange. Have you used any other Metamorph themes before?
no first time ive tried to use it. just tried again with andexplore installed still the same problems but this time the htcpictureframe.apk stayed. i am using a custom theme that was applied from the recovery menu i wonder if that causing the problem. il re flash 3.1 and see if that sorts it
That might be it....
Try again bro
UPDATE.zip now available
update.zip coming to the first post soon....
Posts updated accordingly.
wallpaper
hi in the pic of the lockscreen on the first post on the right i was wondering if you could post that wallpaper its pretty awesome blue and black look great =)
added to first post
Awesome thanks love the theme haven't had one problem with it yet
Thanks Bro
shokka9 said:
I get ya bro....
But i prefer the Black bar , thats how i do it....
If you want i could make u a quick Grey bar like the pull down and post later tonight (am at work) and u can just update with Metamorph
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That would be really nice
Sorry for my late answer, had to survive the Karneval in Cologne
i give you update later bro...
Check back after 9pm UK time
This is a black status bar theme that looks just like the one you had back in the days when you were running the Eris OTA ROM. This theme is for medium resolution phones like the Eris, Hero, etc.
Gingerbread ROMs
Tested with GSB 1.5 and 2.2, but it should install just fine on any medium-res GB rom. For now there is a single theme file that updates the top status bar. I haven't yet ported the pull-down notification panel.
INSTALLATION FOR GINGERBREAD ROMs:
Download the attached HtcStatusBar4GB.zip file and then install using ZipThemer with these instructions. ZipThemer is free from the market.
CM6-based ROMs (Froyo)
I developed and tested it with KaosFroyo v32, v37, and v39. It will work on most any CM6 ROMs with the same screen resolution as the Eris.
There are two themes, one which just sets the color and icons in the top status bar, and another that updates the notification pull-down panel. Install both if you want the full HTC notification experience.
INSTALLATION FOR CM6 ROMs:
This is now a ZipThemer theme, but also remains compatible with MetaMorph.
1) Install the ZipThemer version 1.1 or above from the Market. Its free!
2) Download the attached HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip. Also download HtcNotificationPanel.zip for the full HTC notification experience. The first sets the top status bar, the second modifies the pull-down notification panel.
3) Fire up ZipThemer.
4) Click "+Theme" and browse to, then select, HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip. Repeat if you also want to install HtcNotificationPanel.zip.
5) Optionally select a different output zip file, and/or edit the ouptut filename using the "+Output" and "*Output" buttons.
6) If installing both the status bar and notification panel at the same time, expand the HtcBlackStatusBar item and uncheck the "CM Tweak Extras file", leaving the corresponding item checked under HtcNotificationBar.
7) Click "Built It!" to create the flashable update.zip file. The output file is signed and ready for flashing! But don't flash yet, you have to set the notification text colors in separate steps, so continuing on...
8) Press Menu, Settings -> CyanogenMod Settings -> User Interface -> Tweak extras -> Select a Theme. Select HtcBlackStatusBar if you are only installing the status bar changes, or HtcNotificationPanel if installing both the bar and panel themes.
Click "OK".
10) Now boot into recovery and flash your update.
The file FroyoStatusBarTheme.zip can be used to return the status bar and notification panel to the stock Froyo look and feel. This theme also contains a cmparts_ui.xml for setting the clock and text colors back to black. E.g., same instructions as above to install.
kellinwood said:
The is a black status bar theme that looks just like the one you had
back in the days when you were running the OTA ROM.
Please read the KNOWN ISSUES section below.
INSTALLATION:
This is my first theme and I'm still learning. THIS IS NOT A
FLASHABLE ZIP FILE! The theme must be installed manually via adb commands, so you must have the Android SDK in order to install
this theme.
1) Make a Nandroid backup first!
2) Extract the zip file somewhere on your computer
3) Using adb, execute the following command:
adb push sdcard/cmparts_ui.xml /sdcard/cmparts_ui.xml
4) On your phone, press Menu, Settings -> Cayanogen Mod Settings -> User Interface -> Tweak extras -> Import colors from XML.
Click "OK". Do not reboot yet. This step sets the clock and date text color to white.
5) Using adb, execute the following commands:
adb remount
adb push system/framework/framework-res.apk.theme /system/framework/framework-res.apk
adb push system/app/Mms.apk.theme /system/app/Mms.apk
adb reboot
KNOWN ISSUES
The home screen background image always reverts to the default KaosFroyo image when installing.
Sometimes, after pushing the apk files to the device and rebooting, I would have to re-add my Google and Facebook accounts. The sympom is an empty contact list, no icons in the call log, etc.
On rare occasion the phone would enter a boot-loop after installing the apk files. If this happens pull the battery, boot into recovery, and restore from a known good nandroid backup.
SCREENSHOTS
See the attached thumbnails.
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Nice...
Why don't you create it as a metamorph theme?
goldenstorm said:
Nice...
Why don't you create it as a metamorph theme?
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I suppose I should look into that...
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I suppose I should look into that...
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Its fairly easy, I took the plunge a few days ago and all is well so far. Still much to learn for me the curve is steep.
Updated to MetaMorph. All the details are in the first post.
Thanks awesome. I miss Sense but I want Froyo. I can't wait for a Sense Froyo ROM for the Eris.
Thanks, glad you like it.
I don't miss Sense myself, I just think HTC did a better job with the status bar than Google did.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
One problem. The bottom graphic of the notification shade is still the original Vanilla white. Was it suppose to change to the black like in the Sense UI?
I also couldn't import the XML file via Cyanogen menu. There was no option to import. Only options were to load themes from SD and it only had Stock and Dark as options.
KaosFroyo v35.1
Sent from my FroyoEris using Tapatalk
This theme does not update the notification panel (the pull down part), so yes it remains stock white.
I haven't installed v35 yet... didn't realize it was out until just now. I'll post again after I get that sorted out.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
kellinwood said:
This theme does not update the notification panel (the pull down part), so yes it remains stock white.
I haven't installed v35 yet... didn't realize it was out until just now. I'll post again after I get that sorted out.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
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Thanks. I fixed it myself. I could make this theme, I am just lazy =] That is why we need people like you <3
I've added another theme for the HTC pull-down notification panel. Download HtcNotificationPanel.zip and install it using the same seven steps.
I updated the instructions in the first post for CM6.1 (KaosFroyo v35 and beyond).
Thank you!
This is exactly what I've been looking for! I love Froyo, but missed the HTC Status bar.
not sure what I am missing here but I don't understand. after I copy: Copy to /sdcard/CMTheme/cmparts_ui.xml for 6.1.x what or where am I pasting/moving it to?
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not sure what I am missing here but I don't understand. after I copy: Copy to /sdcard/CMTheme/cmparts_ui.xml for 6.1.x what or where am I pasting/moving it to?
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Once you copy the file into /sdcard/CMTheme, continue at step 6...
6) Press Menu, Settings -> CyanogenMod Settings -> User Interface -> Tweak extras -> "Select a Theme". Select the "cmparts_ui" theme.
Click "OK" but do not reboot yet. Then proceed to step 7.
This is just what I've been looking for. Unfortunately it's such a chore to install it whenever I flash a new ROM I stopped doing it (I do not like the light status bar). It takes me at least two passes of about 15 steps and it never applies the first time. Metamorph always seems to reboot the device in the middle causing me to start over. It is possible to make this a flashable zip? That would be great.
I am installing this theme as we speak, but how long does Metamorph usually take to patch this stuff in? It's been doing the framework for like 10 minutes now.
scottjb said:
This is just what I've been looking for. Unfortunately it's such a chore to install it whenever I flash a new ROM I stopped doing it (I do not like the light status bar). It takes me at least two passes of about 15 steps and it never applies the first time. Metamorph always seems to reboot the device in the middle causing me to start over. It is possible to make this a flashable zip? That would be great.
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It would be my first flashable zip, but I think I can handle it.
If I understand how they work, it means that entire files in the filesystem are replaced and not simply patched like MetaMorph does. In theory this means that the update.zip should be targeted at specific ROMs or major OS version (2.1, 2.2, etc).
Which ROM do you run most often and what is the OS version -- 2.1 or 2.2? Are you just upgrading the ROM versions or going from one ROM to another (e.g., from KaosFroyo to CELB, etc).
Also, are you installing just HtcBlackStatusBarTheme, or both HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip and HtcNotificationPanel.zip?
FYI, the MetaMorph delay setting really does help to stabalize the Metamorph install process. I've got mine set to 5000 and it only reboots when patching framework-res.apk, and the reboot seems to happen after it has successfully patched anyway.
CGriffiths86 said:
I am installing this theme as we speak, but how long does Metamorph usually take to patch this stuff in? It's been doing the framework for like 10 minutes now.
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MetaMorph usually crashes just after successfully patching framework-res.apk. Usually the device just reboots but in your case it appears to have hung so pull the battery. Be sure you set the Metamorph delay setting to the maximum value (5000). This seems to help a bit.
Also, apply the sub-themes one-by-one instead of using "apply all".
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Which ROM do you run most often and what is the OS version -- 2.1 or 2.2? Are you just upgrading the ROM versions or going from one ROM to another (e.g., from KaosFroyo to CELB, etc).
Also, are you installing just HtcBlackStatusBarTheme, or both HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip and HtcNotificationPanel.zip?
FYI, the MetaMorph delay setting really does help to stabalize the Metamorph install process. I've got mine set to 5000 and it only reboots when patching framework-res.apk, and the reboot seems to happen after it has successfully patched anyway.
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I use Kaos Froyo, currently on v37. I do flash both zip files and have gotten it to work a couple of times. I think it took four tries last time and I did have the max delay in MM.
Thanks for considering my request.
I shall take no credit for any of this. Smartsreenath first put me onto the idea, and pretty much anyone if this forum could've managed it. I just had the time to do it all.
Woo! Snakehult, being a genius, has made a clever little zip that uses proper scripts to just change the required value, instead of the whole file. So! Instead of me making an insane number of zips every time ROMs are updated use these instead. Cheers Snakehult!
Attached is a zip file with a whole lot of flashable zips in it. Don't flash the zip you download, extract that one somewhere and look inside
How to use:
Download the attached zip file, and extract it to somewhere on your computer. Inside the zip are a bunch of folders, each folder named after a ROM for the HTC Legend. Navigate into the folder that shares the name of whatever ROM you are using and inside you will find 6 zip files. These zips are flashable. The the zips are names thus: xxx.zip, where xxx is a number. The lower the number, the higher the apparent resolution. Choose a zip, copy it to your SD card and flash it like any other zip. To revert back to how it was simply flash the "160.zip". This just flashes a completely un-modified version of build.prop for your ROM. Make sure you only use the zips form the correct folder for your ROM, or funny things *might* happen.
More info:
By editing the build.prop file it is possible to increase the dpi of an Android device. This essentially scales everything down, so you can fit more on the screen. This is especially nice for browsing the market and the internet; as well as improving, in my opinion, the overall Android experience. The lower the number in the name of the zip, the higher the apparent resolution. It's worth noting that this does *not* change the actual resolution of the Legend; it's still a HVGA device. So you still can't install apps designed for bigger, more powerful phones, like the HTC Desire or Nexus One. This is a somewhat flawed way of achieving this effect, and can have some ugly side effects:
Some apps simply don't scale
HTC-IME mod ends up screwed
Games *can* be rendered unplayable, but not always. Often the menu is the worst affected part.
A work around to fix a number of issues is to disable the built in compatibility mode of Android, and if I knew a way to do this through a zip, rest assured that I would. It'd save me having to explain how to do it. Alas, I don't know how, so here's how:
In your ROM look for an app called "Spare parts". If it's not there look for it in the market. If you open that app and scroll down to the bottom you will find a checkbox option for "Compatibility mode". Ensure that this is *un-checked*, then reboot. Most issues will be resolved. As I learn more about Android I shall keep an eye out for a way to force apps to scale correctly, and if I ever find one I'll update these.
I have also tried values higher than usual, just for kicks. I don't expect them to be useful, nor will I make actual zip files for them, but I went all the way up to 200; and it felt like I was using an HTC wildfire: everything was really quite cramped.
My personal favourite setup is as follows:
CM 6.1, with a 768MHz overclock
My "lcd-density" (this MOD) set to 130
Launcher Pro Plus with 5 icon rows
Below is a paste of what was the first post (when I was just trying to fix a ****-up on my part), and is now here for reference. It has all of the original build.prop files attached.
Attached is a .zip file, which you will need to extract somewhere. It's not for flashing. Within this zip are several folders, each containing a "build.prop". You'll notice that each folder is named after a ROM: Azure, NeonMOD etc. The "Based-on-stock" folder should cover these ROMs:
[ROM] Based on Official WWE_2.03.405.3 ROM + A2SD [Rev 03 - released]
[ROM] UPDATED Almost Stock Legend HTC WWE 2.03.405.3 Radio 7. 08.35.21
You'll need to use ADB to push these files, as I haven't had time to make flash-able zip's for them yet
Instructions:
1. Extract the zip to a suitable directory, and locate the appropriate build.prop
2. Copy the build.prop to your AndroroidSDK/tools folder
3. Reboot your phone into ClockworkMOD recovery and navigate the the "Partitions menu", then click "mount /system"
4. Connect your phone to the PC and start CMD/a terminal window in your AndroidSDK/tools folder
5. Run the command "adb devices" to ensure that the ADB server is running, and that the PC has detected your device correctly
6. Run these commands in this order:
adb push build.prop /sdcard/build.prop
adb shell
mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/system /system
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/build.prop
This will put your resolution back to default, but should fix everything else too. If you still want a higher resolution then follow the guides in posts 1 and 2 of the other thread. This one.
If you can't use ADB for whatever reason you'll just have to wait it out until myself or someone else create proper, flash-able, fixes. I have done this to try and quickly rectify the issue; assuming, of course, that most people in this forum can use ADB
I will make proper zips, but it's getting late for me...
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hi
here is a zip for neonmod 0.21 with 135lcd, flashed it on my legend today with rom manager
Wow do we have a lot of ROMs...
Anyhoo, I am currently working on appropriate flashable zips for each ROM, and each ROM will have the following versions:
110
120
130
140
150
160 (original)
I'm doin' 'em as fast as I can..
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Current thoughts:
All build by Ali Ba have nice, short build.prop files. The current record for the longest one it held by MyTouch Legend...
TheGrammarFreak said:
Wow do we have a lot of ROMs...
Anyhoo, I am currently working an appropriate flashable zips for each ROM
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Awesome!
All our lovely ROMs are actively being used, and its great.
Thx for all hard work!
No worries, I hope I haven't missed one
Now to sign 50 60 zip files...
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DONE! All finished. I really hope they work. I can't test them all, but there is no reason why they won't work. Lemme know either way.
nice job
thanks bro
nice
spare parts is also in neonmod
xennr3 said:
nice
spare parts is also in neonmod
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Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
TheGrammarFreak said:
Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
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sure
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TheGrammarFreak said:
Cool, and you can turn compatibility mode off?
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thanks for your work! i just tried 130 dpi and it seems really good.. i'll try also others zip asap!
yes with compatibility mode off all softwares i tried work really well!
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sure
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Cool, thanks for the info. I'll update the OP when I'm home
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Wow, really cool mod Love it!
Good job!
Cool, glad you like it
Just flashed 130 for SpeedLegend and it worked like a charm
HTC_IME works here (this isnt the mod)
images dont look so good anymore and stuff, but alright
works fine
edit; TBH I find the 140 to be 'more' compatible overall, and show a better picture (ive tried all the flashables)
thats besides the orgnal setting btw, it gives the best picture by far.
Im on the same DPI and rom as you TheGrammarFreak. works great. Too bad there is no function for more icons on the homescreens with LauncherPro...
SimDroid said:
Im on the same DPI and rom as you TheGrammarFreak. works great. Too bad there is no function for more icons on the homescreens with LauncherPro...
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Yeah it does. On your homescreen press menu, then preferences. In advanced options there is something for it.
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i glad to hear that someone like you got the idea from my thread........good work ...........and nice job.....you will get all help from me and from my friends
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Yeah it does. On your homescreen press menu, then preferences. In advanced options there is something for it.
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yeah, that is for 5 rows on a screen, but you still can't have 5 icons on a row... That's what I want. I tried ADWLauncher again, but it feels so god damn slow.
Ummm, I have 5x5 icons on my desktop with the stock ADW launcher. Just check out "Settings > ADW > Screen prefs > Desktop cols/Desktop rows"
White Circle Metamorph
*Disclaimer* I am not responsible for damaging your phone. You have to realize by now that all modifications performed by you are YOUR responsiblity. I will feel bad if it messes up your phone somehow, but I don't have any $, so you are on your own. To be on the safe side, always do a Nandroid back up before playing with the framework-res.apk *Disclaimer*
So, I have moved on in the phone world to the Motorola Droid, but I want to show you all that I still have some love for the Eris world. I have been seeing some interest in using the Circle Battery icons, so I went a head and modified the Transparent Chaos MetaMorph to just give you the battery icons only. Prerequisites:
1) You must be rooted.
2) You must have Metamorph and Busybox installed.
3) You must have a folder labeled: AndroidThemes on your SD card.
4) You must download this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9903887/Transparent_Chaos.zip and put it in your AndroidThemes folder on SD card.
So, here's how we do this thing then:
1) Open MetaMorph
2) Unzip/Extract New Theme
3) Choose your Transparent_Chaos.zip
4) At this stage, it will probably boot you out of the app with a warning about it not being named right (blah blah blah), but not to worry, just go back in and then choose the Pick Existing Theme, navigate to the folder Transparent_Chaos and then chose the Transparent_Chaos.XML file and select.
5) It will apply, and then tell you it made a change that requires a reboot, select OK or Yes or whatever.
6) Enjoy.
It will wipe your wallpaper too, though I am not certain why. Easy fix though lol. If there is enough call for it, I can make colored versions. Hope everyone likes it
Thanks, looks great.
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Works like a charm and looks great, thanks
Sweet, glad you guys are liking it and thanks for the feedback.
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anyway I could get Circle battery with % on it
KingNemesis said:
anyway I could get Circle battery with % on it
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Most roms have this baked in. I know the Cyanogen based roms do, not too sure about Sense roms. I haven't used one of those in 6 months probably. If you have a CM based rom, you'll find this under Settings > CyanogenMod Settings > Status Bar > Battery Percentage. If you have a Sense based rom, you might want to check out this other MM theme I made, here: http://androidforums.com/eris-all-things-root/183907-circle-battery-zip.html#post1653756
This is just the battery from xtrRom so thank the dev for that, I just made it into a MM theme. Hope this helps.