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[HowTo] Get your Themes with cmupdater [Updated 28/10/2009]

Hey Guys!
All you have to do is put a additional file under /system/framework (so the Updater knows the Theme Version your running on) and create your own MetadataFile for Theme Support.
You can also create a Big MetadataFile with all the Updates in there, but thats a whole work to keep it up to date.
Take a look at the wiki, how the JSON-File has to look, and how the update will work:
http://code.google.com/p/cyanogen-updater/wiki/CreateJSONMetadataFile
When you have questions: Just ask
Hope you like it
Update 28/10/2009:
CM-Updater 4.5 is out.
Get it here:
http://cyanogen-updater.googlecode.com/files/cmupdater_4.5.apk
Update 09/09/2009:
Added a HowTo
Update 08/09/2009:
CM-Updater 4.1 is out:
Fixed Bug when changing orientation while Barcodescanning
Fixed Bug with MD5SUM to Pad the String to 32chars
UpdateFolder can now be changed (i think its beta )
Suggestion for all Theme Developers(cause some host their themes on one click hosters):
Create a google code Project to host your themes and your JSON.
You can put up to 2gb Files on there and you have direct downloads.
For Barcodes use this link(creates permalinks):
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
HowTo:
When you want to Use the Theme Update Feature, youn have to configure a Theme Server first. I haven't included one, because each ThemeDev has its own Theme JSON File.
Search your Favourite Theme Thread @ XDA and see, if the Designer already made it cm-updater compatible. If not ask him if he can do so and point him to this Thread.
If its compatible, just go to Settings-->Themes-->Theme Update Server, and enter the URL (must be a URL to a file called *.json) or just scan a Theme Barcode if the ThemeDev provided one. The Barcodescanning is the same as entering it manually, but it saves work so you don't have to type in the url.
The next Time you do a "Check now" the ThemeUpdaterServer File will be scanned (also the Rom Updates) and if the Theme matches some criterias (see below), it will show up in the App under Themes. All you have to do now, is download the File and hit "Apply Now".
When you are complaining about, the Themes and Roms are showing up even tough you already installed it, just disable the "Show all Updates" Option. When this is enabled, you will always see every Update(with a few limitations as described above). When you disable this feature, you will probably only see Updates.
How the Updater works (Themes):
Theme Developers put a File called
/system/framework/themes.theme
in their Themepackages, to tell the Update you are running a Theme with this name and this Version.(The Path is configurable)
When there is no themes.theme File present, the App assumes a Wildcard for Theme Checking (will come to this later).
When any of the described checks don't pass, the Update is Discarded and the App proceeds with checking the next Update in the List.
When you do now an Updatecheck, first the Rom Provided in the JSON File (Theme Update Server) must match the Rom your running. This is because a Theme is always designed for a specific Version of a Rom, and this is a Securityfeature that you can not mess up your System.
When your Rom Matches, the next thing from the JSON that gets compared is the Theme Name.
This must either match the Theme Name from the themes.theme, or if this File is not Present or you have the "Show all Theme Updates" Option enabled, the Wildcard is used. So this Updates will always show up, so you can install a Theme, if you dont have one installed.
Next thing is the Version. If Wildcard(no themes.theme File or Show All Updates enabled) is used, the Version is not compared. Otherwise its compared against the Version from the themes.theme, so you will only see updates for your Theme and no older Versions.
The last thing that must match is the branch. Its either Stable or Experimental. It depends on your Configuration (Show Experimental Builds), if this update shows up or not.
When your Update is not showing up, connect your Phone via USB Cable and do an
Code:
adb logcat | grep "<CM-Updater>"
You will see the Output from the App, and the Reason why an Update is discarded. It can be helpful for Theme devs to test their own Jsons.

damn i cant wait for this

Thanks for all your work! Already prepping to use and abuse this feature for my themes :]
Greatly appreciate your work.

This sounds great! Will definitely look into it more when I get the chance.

This is just amazingly awesome...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Of course its still on the old CMUpdater but still, things are ready to go now :]

great idea

So are there two buttons now? One to check mod update other for your theme update? Build in devs metadata file location and have a drop down menu so you can switch themes on the fly. Maybe add a link to go to a location with 5 or 6 screenshots that pop up in the browser? To make it super easy. Add an option to input your own custom locations and save them and make them nameable and selectable from a drop down menu. Devs can just include a location in thread topic of their metadata file. And when you need to add a feature...just add in new metadata file links as well. Like custom apns i suppose.

Is there going to be some way for it to keep track of theme compatibility? For example, I have a theme (Enoch) which works with 4.0.4, but EnochX works only with 4.1.X. If they tried to install EnochX on 4.0.4, or Enoch on 4.1 - what would happen? Will CMUpdater know not to install incompatible themes? Perhaps there should be a JSON identifier for what build a theme is compatible against?

drpfenderson said:
Is there going to be some way for it to keep track of theme compatibility? For example, I have a theme (Enoch) which works with 4.0.4, but EnochX works only with 4.1.X. If they tried to install EnochX on 4.0.4, or Enoch on 4.1 - what would happen? Will CMUpdater know not to install incompatible themes? Perhaps there should be a JSON identifier for what build a theme is compatible against?
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The "mod" string in the json must match the ro.modversion from /system/build.prop . Otherwise you will not see the update. Maybe i will add multiple mod strings

impressive!
wow, i can not wait to use this! i'm glad that your including theme support so now we can handle themeing a lot easier
awesome work!

Now you can add multiple mod strings to support more roms per update-
in example cm 4.1.1 and 4.1.1.1 where the themetemplate hasnt changed
You have to split them with a |

made a new testing version for you with more features
check out the first post!

added a barcode picture in the first post so you can scan it for my smaple json. Its much easier than typing

just a check....
who has already started implimenting this?
we plan to release on sunday - giving u guys some time to catch up and get ready
IF you have ur json and themes ready by sunday, email me with the URL and description
i plan to give the links to 5-10 theme jsons in the 1st post if you guys are ready
i will be out of contact from monday til friday, so sunday is the deadline to get ur theme in the "featured" list

What about themes that replace files like framework.jar or services.jar willthose work?

beagz said:
What about themes that replace files like framework.jar or services.jar willthose work?
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why should it not work?it only downloads the theme and applies it via the recovery image.
The same way as when you do it manually.

Brilliant!

garok89 said:
just a check....
who has already started implimenting this?
we plan to release on sunday - giving u guys some time to catch up and get ready
IF you have ur json and themes ready by sunday, email me with the URL and description
i plan to give the links to 5-10 theme jsons in the 1st post if you guys are ready
i will be out of contact from monday til friday, so sunday is the deadline to get ur theme in the "featured" list
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I've got a themes.theme file in my latest as well as a json file uploaded to http://injun.org/themes/SystemForce.json (case important i think) if anyone wants to try it out in incidental releases.

prash...have a look at the 1st post of the updater thread...
would be good to have u in the featured list

can u make a quick mock-up of the theme for 4.1.2.1?
im using that version so cant actually "see" your 4.0.4 themes
if it works then u, my friend, will be the 1st in the featured list

[Theme][Metamorph] Buuf CM/Dwang/TheOfficial/manup Eclair 01/14/10

Credits for the original contributors
Original build: dthadamaja: http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=829728
Icons: Mattahan: http://mattahan.deviantart.com/
Cyanogen:making his mod http://www.cyanogenmod.com/For
XDA: All the PPL that help: All the threads that helped me manage to get this build done.
Read these note I don't put theme here for my health I know how this thing works they are for you.
This is a modified build of the original buff Theme many of the old icons have been replaced. There also have been update to further improve the skin. There will be continued work to get this theme fully embedded into the android platform.
I am taking rom requests if you would like to see buuf ported to your rom please.
Post in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5098110#post5098110
Supported Roms
Cyanogen Mod
Dwang
TheOfficial
Manup Eclair
The release numbering will be changing now that there is a stable version of buuf. As of version 1.0 buuf will be considered a stable theme. The release versions will work in this manner.
Stable releases will consist of the primary release number and an even second number.
exp... 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 these are all stable theme releases
Experimental releases will consist of a primary release number and an odd second number.
exp... 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 these are all experimental releases and may cause problems.
I am going to extend the the life of the flashable release (Cyanogen Mod only) since some people are still having problem with metamorph. I will continue the flashable release until version 1.5 you will still need to use metamorph to do gmail, talk, vending, youtube images.
How use ddms
What you need
1. You need android sdk installed.
2. You need to have java sdk installed.
3. You need to have adb setup.
4. This should all be setup if you have a rooted phone.
How to use it
1. Navigate to you android sdk > Tools directory
2. double click ddms.bat
3. Make sure you select V or verbose
4. run the application/theme causing the problem
5. when done select a line in the log window
6. go to edit>select all
7. click the icons of the floppy disk and export to txt
8. send it to me or who ever needs it.
Logcat in ddms
1. go to device>run logcat
2. run the app/theme causing problems
3. click the X in the right corner
4. click save then save as <some file>
5. send it to me so I can fix the problem.
Not to hard is it! so someone having a problem with metamorph and a partial theme please send me some logs so I find out what is causing the problem and fix it.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP BEFORE YOU INSTALL
If you didn't back up you can attempt to uninstall by reflashing CM MOD which should replace anything this theme changes.
Make a backup IT takes all 5min and you don't have to go though the whole flash procedure again. I recommend making a back up on a fresh flash before you put anything on your phone. Then make a second when you have all of your apps and configurations done all you have to do is rename the nandroid folder.
MD5Sums are your friend check these!! they will tell you if there is a problem with your download. This will stop you from flashing a bad archive and it will also let you know that I was the last one to modify it. They are to keep you safe. There is a link to a windows app to check these below
Windows: WinMD5Sum
Linux: $md5sum filename
<-----------------------------------------------Cyanogen Mod------------------------------->
Release 1.2 Stable CM
CM-buuf-1.2.zip
Release Notes: Release_Notes.txt
To fix Market Crash you must do this, go to settings then manage applications. Choose market, then uninstall updates. Open your market, sign in, and you can download again.
You must do this after installing framework-res
To theme market follow these steps exactly. Scripts attached to thread scroll down.
Manual.
1. Run this code before you uninstall the market update. This backups up the market update so we can move it the /system/app/Vending.
Code:
mount -oremount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
mkdir /sdcard/buuf-backup
cp /data/app/com.android.vending.apk /sdcard/buuf-backup/com.android.vending.apk
2. Now uninstall the market update.
3. Now run the following code and this will move the updated market to /system/app/Vending and you should be able to theme it.
Code:
rm -rf /data/app/com.android.vending.apk
cp /system/app/Vending.apk /sdcard/buuf-backup/Vending.old.apk
rm -rf /system/app/Vending.apk
cp /sdcard/buuf-backup/com.android.vending.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
4. Theme vending.apk with metamorph.
Scripts.
1. copy the scripts to your sdcard
2. Run script market_one.sh from terminal
Code:
sh /sdcard/market_one.sh
3. Uninstall the market updates.
4. Run script market_two.sh from terminal
Code:
sh /sdcard/market_two.sh
5. run metamorph on the vending.apk
Cm only above this line
<---------------------------------------End Cyanogen Mod ------------------------------>
Release 1.0-3 Stable Dwang (New!!!)
Dwang-buuf-1.0-3.zip
Release Notes: Release_Notes.txt
Release 1.0-3 Stable TheOfficial (New!!!)
theofficial-buuf-1.0-3.zip
Release Notes: Release_Notes.txt
Maps and Log Allows morphing of maps and log READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!
Maps_log_1.0.zip
Pre-Release updates can be found on my website as well as Pre-release packages. If you want to help test or just want the latest cutting edge builds head over to deadnull.net and you can find them there. I also have an section for ahome themes you can use if you don't have root or don't want to.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Buuf Addon Packages
Something New and Fun
I have been playing with some java programing and widgets. Note: (I am far from great programmer if you have any input I am all ears) So I manage to fumble through and get a clock widget working So here it is 2 sizes small and large.
http://www.android-theme.com/buuf%20clock
Alpha Eclair_2.0.1-v1.0 (metamorph) New!!
Eclair_2.0.1-v1.0-buuf-1.0-3.zip
rom manup456 Eclair_2.0.1-v1.0:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=598973
This is an Alpha release that mean little to no testing. Make a backup before using it. This is only known to work on the rom stated you may try it on others but I recommend only installing core packages. There is still work that needs to be done so it may be missing themed peaces here or there if you find any of these and can take a screenshot for me please do. I will fix them.
Custom addons how to
Find the addon thread
Confirm the addon work with your rom
Install or flash the addon depending on how it is installed
Open metamorph
Morph the sub-theme for your addon
Reboot if required (framework requires a reboot)
Asphalto widgets
Asphalto widgets

God damnn!!
My favorite theme of all time is back!! and on Cyans newest ROM???!??!!
YES! Thank you very much Mister!!

nice port over.. and i see youve added some extra fill-in parts to match the original theme...
nice job, im not sure if the creator has quit development, with all of these roms and new OS ports etc and themes evolving with the amount of customization that can be put into it... not sure if he has the time
good job tho,
are you customizing the PowerControl widget as well? - some people use it

Buuf
I am slowly working though, updated a lot of the icons/animation I didn't Like. I will be doing more with the power control widget soon. I just did a quick background skin on it so it somewhat matched the theme. I have been putting of fighting with .9.png that have to be edited to make the widgets. Some are next to impossible to get stretched the right way. There will be more updates to Come.

Please don't forget the Buff themed dialer.

Buuf Dialer
I missed it in the port over I will add it in the next release which will probably later today.

Thanks alot because i cant stand the default dialer its ugly as sin.

WOW
never noticed this theme but WOW. if that custom dialar gets in there today i'll switch over to cm4.1.9999 just for this!
any chance maybe this can get built for xROM 1.5r4?
really effing love the style on this theme.

Porting to Other roms
If there is anyone who can point me in the direction of how to get a custom built rom on the sdk emulator with out building it from source I would think about porting It to other roms.

anyone
anyone get a force close on com.google.gapps after installing this?

force Close
I will get a home force close some times after doing the update but it only happens on first boot. The boots after that I have had no problems. There really shouldn't be any compatibility issue since the apk are ripped right out of Cyanogens zip file. The only changes are to the .png files located with in them. If you continue to have this problem I would suggest doing a fix_permissions on the command line or reinstalling the theme. If this doesn't solve your problem let me know.
note: If you have not checked the md5sum on the zip file please do you can use winmd5sum if you are running windows.
Winmd5sum

g1
hey this theme looks real sweet.. but i keep tryna put it on my g1 and it wont load up.. can u make it so it can work fir the g1?

G1
jamalqhoey said:
hey this theme looks real sweet.. but i keep tryna put it on my g1 and it wont load up.. can u make it so it can work fir the g1?
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What does it do when you try to load it? If you are getting an error please include it so I can try and figure out what the problem is.

Is is possible for you to port this Theme over to Enomther's TheOfficial AOSP-1.6_r1.2 DRC92 (Donut) v2.0.3? (I will probably get crucified for this but...) I don't like to use Cyanogen's experimental builds because of the bugs that I may get during the day and because BFS seems to be fast initially but after a day of not rebooting it gets excruiciatingly slow. Thanks!

found 2 bugs i beleive
first i did a fix_permissions and i still get a com.google.gapps forceclose on boot and then in the menu theres seems to be a ghosting/issue with it where i can see the menu and then an app thats not even being selected, also the transparency is gone as you scroll down and makes it look as if your selecting 2 apps its weird check it out (other than that i think you hit this on the niggin)

I'm so luvin this theme!
The only icon I don't care for is the signal strength meter. Other than that it's my fave!

wen i flash it,it goes 2 the android screen and then it jus turns black aqnd it doesnt load at all

wen i flash it,it goes 2 the android screen and then it jus turns black aqnd it doesnt load at all

Gapps
zerowx5 said:
first i did a fix_permissions and i still get a com.google.gapps forceclose on boot and then in the menu theres seems to be a ghosting/issue with it where i can see the menu and then an app thats not even being selected, also the transparency is gone as you scroll down and makes it look as if your selecting 2 apps its weird check it out (other than that i think you hit this on the niggin)
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Is there any chance you could send me a screen shot of the bug. You can do this by having usb debugging on and running DDMS. I will look into and see if I can recreated it with a fresh install of cm.

[THEME]Android Swype Skin - HTC_IME like || WVGA & HVGA

Hello
First of all thanks goes to Daneshm90 for his script
I really like HTC_IME but JIT dont like it So I had to use other keyboard which is working with JIT. I found Swype but I don't like how it's looks like. I did't found any skin for Android Swype... So I've made my own HTC_IME like skin.
Here is the result of my work:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WVGA (now only portrait but I'll make landscape too) = N1, Desire, Incredible, EVO 4G, Liquid, etc
HVGA = Dream, Sapphire, Legend, Backflop, Eris, etc
To install new skin you have to download attached file for your resolution and fallow this steps (SDK needed):
1. Extract files.
2. Connect your phone to PC with enabled debuging mode.
3. Run Swype.bat
4. Wait untill the script finish.
5. Unplug your phone and you are ready to go
Those seemed to work for my swype. It could be version specific.
You can also download only images.
If you downloaded images you can apply them by using some root explorer and replacing files or you can use apk manager (sdk needed) and fallow this steps:
1. Place your apk into this folder "place-apk-here-for-modding"
2. Run script and choose decompile.
3. Open folder "out".
4. Go to \assets\keyboards
5. Replace images
6. Run script again and choose compile
7. choose sign.
8. Your app with new skin is in folder called "place-apk-here-for-modding".
I tested HVGA version on HTC Magic 32A.
But I dont have WVGA device so if you will test it post your opinion.
If you want also that popup look:
Read THIS.
Sorry for my English

*looks at big sign that says NO SWYPE APKS*
*runs away*

I always wondered if this was posibble.. Thanks a lot for this.
I'm confused how to install however.. i downloaded the images zip file but have no idea how to apply it. There is no such setting in swype settings. Any help??

i've installed it, its cool ! but i want it in blue xD can i edit the images but then where i put 'em ? and if i unrar the apk and edit it, i have to sign it :S but i dunno how .

MicroMina said:
I always wondered if this was posibble.. Thanks a lot for this.
I'm confused how to install however.. i downloaded the images zip file but have no idea how to apply it. There is no such setting in swype settings. Any help??
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You have to download apk file and just install or found app folder on your device and replace images.
IOmega666 said:
i've installed it, its cool ! but i want it in blue xD can i edit the images but then where i put 'em ? and if i unrar the apk and edit it, i have to sign it :S but i dunno how .
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You can use APK Manager to do this. Just put apk into correct folder run script and choose decompile, find your pngs, edit them and compile apk. And you have also option to sign application.
Adamsville MITM said:
*looks at big sign that says NO SWYPE APKS*
*runs away*
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But this is a theme? And Swype is in beta.
Sent from my HTC Magic using Tapatalk

Remove swype.apk due too swype asked us to remove all apk's.
You can make this into a morph just too replace the images

Mikey1022 said:
Remove swype.apk due too swype asked us to remove all apk's.
You can make this into a morph just too replace the images
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That wont work. morph cannot sign apk's and this will require signing the apk since its content will be modified.
Ur best bet now would be to create a simple script, where a user with swype running on their phone can connect it to their pc, the script pulls it from their /data/app folder, extracts it, replaces its png's with urs, repackages n signs it, uninstalls the version on the users phone and then installs the newly modified one. Let me know if u need any help creating the script

K so heres my little simple script. This is how it works :
1. Requirements adb,java,windows
2. Have ur phone connected and run the script.
3. Once done u'll have ur themed swype installed on ur phone
It basically pulls the apk from ur phone, extracts it, replaces the images, rezips it, resigns it, removes swype from ur phone, installs this modded version.
Hey Cypis, its wierd, when i try to modify with compression level -mx9 which apk manager uses, it force-closes me on the phone, however if i change it to mx0 which is no compression it works. Did u have these issues as well ? Reminds me i gotta add an option to customize compression level in apk manager. Admins, u should have no trouble with this script as it requires u HAVE swype installed on ur phone

I didnt have these issues... thats great that someone care about make it working.

cypis said:
I didnt have these issues... thats great that someone care about make it working.
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Hmm, k. So perhaps its just me
So users who care about app size, you can edit the .bat file in any text editor of ur choice, and change -mx0 to anything from -mx1...-mx9. 0 being least/no compression, 9 being most compression.

is it just me or are the images only hvga? aren't they supposed to be wvga?

eViL D: said:
is it just me or are the images only hvga? aren't they supposed to be wvga?
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Not sure, dont own any wvga device. Works fine on my htc magic though, im guessing cuz its hvga
Anyway in terms of script, i added a little thing more, it now backs up ur /data/data swype folder cuz some might complain they dont want to lose their swype dictionary.
Link

Daneshm90 said:
Not sure, dont own any wvga device. Works fine on my htc magic though, im guessing cuz its hvga
Anyway in terms of script, i added a little thing more, it now backs up ur /data/data swype folder cuz some might complain they dont want to lose their swype dictionary.
Link
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Hrmm, OP says WVGA.... ah well. I'll check back later.

OMG. I'm so sorry It's my bad. I made it for HVGA and I dont know why I wrote WVGA
//edit If I'll find more time I'll do WVGA version.

Ok, I just had to ask. I noticed in your screenshots the Language notification overlay on the Q key is black. I've been searching on how to get mine black as I'd like to skin my Swype with an HTC skin.
Did you just edit the .png's to have that PL on there or did you manage to edit some other file (probably some smali file in the classes.dex)?
If you did change it (non-static/ changes depending on language selected), can you tell me how?
I use a Motorola Droid and while I love Swype to death, I totally dislike the stock skin it has.
Thanks for your time.

that looks so sexy

ZeroBarrier said:
Ok, I just had to ask. I noticed in your screenshots the Language notification overlay on the Q key is black. I've been searching on how to get mine black as I'd like to skin my Swype with an HTC skin.
Did you just edit the .png's to have that PL on there or did you manage to edit some other file (probably some smali file in the classes.dex)?
If you did change it (non-static/ changes depending on language selected), can you tell me how?
I use a Motorola Droid and while I love Swype to death, I totally dislike the stock skin it has.
Thanks for your time.
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I didn't change anything Language notification in default is black.
I'll make skin for other resolutions.

It's definitly not black in the Motorola Droid version of Swype.
dl.dropbox.com/u/7955074/CAP2010070801412.png

any idea of how i can install this on my droid?

ZeroBarrier said:
It's definitly not black in the Motorola Droid version of Swype.
dl.dropbox.com/u/7955074/CAP2010070801412.png
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geronimogman said:
any idea of how i can install this on my droid?
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He has update his original post. Its hvga, not wvga. So wait till he creates a wvga compatible one.

[THEME] Massive *~BUUF~* For MDPI. Metamorph

So here it goes. After over 250 hours of copying, editing, resizing, renaming, putting things together and so on...
At long last it is ready. Buuf THEME finally for HERO devices.
The amount of work was massive.
For your OWN ease of application i have turned this into a Metamorph Theme. So you need to download Metamorph from the market (free).
SO! Here are the pictures.
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- THIS REQUIRED ROOT ACCESS. For those that DON'T have root access, you can only apply the ADW launcher Theme.
- As you can see there is a lot of working going on through there. I tried to make it easiest to apply by creating this via metamorph. This means that WHENEVER an update for your rom comes, you dont have to wait for my update, you can just *simply* apply the metamorph zip and you'll have all your Apps buuf'ed. The only thing i couldn't metamorph yet was the framework-res file. I am planning to integrate that very soon, but at the mo', you're gonna have to apply a .zip via your recovery.
- Also, i am using ADW Launcher. There was a theme named ADW.buuf.theme in the market. That was not working with my rom causing many FC's, so i stripped it down, recreated it from scratch and added a ton of new app images. I have added a lot of default values that suited my liking (highlight color and so on). If you dont like those, simply change them via ADW Settings. ALSO, i have used some code from Eliotstocker to make this theme have some wallpapers. Simply change wallpaper and you should be greeted with a "Buuf Picker" option. In there i have included some of the best Buuf wallpapers.
- As you can see, I have applied a Circular Battery mod (credits to the creators). If you dont like it, simply go to the kitchen and create another mod. It is included in the framework-res.apk zip file
- I am using an edited font, extracted from the Galaxy S by Alex.
- I am also using LCD Density Changer. My setting is @ 139.
- Finally, i am attaching a small .zip file with the bootanimation i use (credit to the creator - sorry don't know who you are) with some amazing boot sequence back from the energy BIOS days, PLUS ad-free hosts, ridding you from the annoying ads.
ROMS
This is initially created for FroydVillain 1.5. The metamorph file should be applicable to ALL AOSP 2.2 Roms for ALL MDPI devices.
The only limitation at the moment is the lack of integration of the framework-res.apk file.
Instructions
1) Download Metamorph and install. Make sure you disable autokiller, in case it kills metamoprh while updating
2) Create a folder AndroidThemes in your SDCard and put the BuufMDPIApps.zip file in it. Apply.
3) Reboot to recovery and apply the framework.zip file
4) Download ADW Launcher and install my edited Buuf Theme. Go to ADW Settings, Theme Preferences, Load and apply.
5 - Optional) Apply fonts.zip via recovery - Credits to Alex
6 - Optional) Apply myboot.zip.
Caution: During the metamorph application of the theme, your phone is going to FC a lot, and sometimes ask for your pin. Please do apply the zip until it is totally done (if it stops, redo it), dont let your phone sleep, and please interact with the FC/SIM lock screens.
Uninstallation
Simply flash your ROM zip file on top. No wipe needed.
Download Links
Metamorph Theme
framework-res.apk
fonts.zip
Adw.Buuftheme.petsasj.apk
myboot.zip
Credits
Based on icons by Paul Davey aka Mattahan. All rights reserved.
Fractal Systems for initial BuuF ADW Theme
Alex for the fonts
Circular battery mod to the creators
Bootanimation to the creators
Donation
- This complete theme pack wasn't created for money. It was created to make the Buuf Theme live on for the MDPI Devices. All credits are due to the people stated above.
- However, i have put into this over 250+ hours of work. And for those of you who have never themed, well all i can say it was really a pain.
- If you feel like buying me a beer for all the hard work, here's a link:
Donate link - THANK YOU
- If you like it, please let me know.

Changelog
19 Sept 2010 v1.2.1 - Initial Release
Requests
Requests for unthemed apps are welcome. Glitches and FC's, as long as distortions, should also be reported. If you wish to have your app icon changed in ADW Drawer, give me the app name, or even better the activity name (check it out via adb logcat, while launching the app) and let me know what kind of icon you want.
Contact me
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This as AWESOME Because you've done so much work on this also i reccomend you put it in the legend,eris and Hero CDMA forums because it should work on all those devices to Thats if you havent already

Once i get rid of the framework-res problem with metamorph i will post it under Android themes, and separately to MDPI Devices.
Thanks for the comments

hi!
the theme is looking great,awesome work!!
but i get an error when i try to extract framework-res file from recovery,i get an error that the file is corrupt or something like that...what could be the problem?
thanks!

Very good job !!
It works perfectly on Froydvillain 1.5
Just one question : what is your clock&weather widget on the screenshots ?

I am terribly sorry, i think i've put an unsigned framework-res.apk file. I shall update soon.
My clock is Beautiful widgets, with the ANDRODena_Buff clock skin and EmotiSun Weather skin.
edit. I updated the framework-res.apk file, although i doubt it was unsigned, on a second note. Perhaps your download was corrupted. Redownload and let me know please
PS. Thanks for the nice comments guys.

petsasj said:
I am terribly sorry, i think i've put an unsigned framework-res.apk file. I shall update soon.
My clock is Beautiful widgets, with the ANDRODena_Buff clock skin and EmotiSun Weather skin.
edit. I updated the framework-res.apk file, although i doubt it was unsigned, on a second note. Perhaps your download was corrupted. Redownload and let me know please
PS. Thanks for the nice comments guys.
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framework-res.apk is a system apk and does not need to be signed

I applied the first framework.zip without any problem. (in recovery mode)

C0mpu13rFr34k said:
framework-res.apk is a system apk and does not need to be signed
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My particular framework-res.apk is modified. It includes the circular battery mod, which not only changes png's, but also adds a few xml files. So yes it does indeed need to be signed. The apk itself cannot, but the .zip needs to be signed with test keys, allowing for the modified framework-res.apk to be extractable and allowing recovery to apply it.

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My particular framework-res.apk is modified. It includes the circular battery mod, which not only changes png's, but also adds a few xml files. So yes it does indeed need to be signed. The apk itself cannot, but the .zip needs to be signed with test keys, allowing for the modified framework-res.apk to be extractable and allowing recovery to apply it.
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Why were you reffering to the apk before then? Anyways doesn't matter

phone keeps rebooting at gmail.apk floyo 0.8

Looks great, I will be installing on my lunch break
One question - what difference does the LCD Density app make, and why choose the density you have ?

@shields - try to manually update the rest of the apk's. My phone rebooted as well on Gmail.apk. perhaps you have autokiller running or something. Choose Apply existing theme, select the xml file, and manually update the rest apk's
@furrypotato The difference LCD Density app does is that it makes the screen look like a higher resolution one. For example, i can fit 5x5 (columns x rows) instead of the classic 4x4 MDPI devices have. My setting is just something i have found to work fine, and dont have too many scale issues with my apps.

Installed it and loving it.
A very different theme for me to use that's a refreshing change
Thanks

Thanks for the nice comments.
Please feel free to propose any new features.

Whats the best method of adding custom icons ?
I only had a few minutes to look before I left for work but I took a look on Buuf website and found an icon I'd like to use for Tweetdeck. (Fauna #13)
Now I'm guessing I can amend the xml file in the zip in some way and place the icon.png file in folders like the others, but is there an easy way of doing it ?
I even bought beatiful widgets cos I love the themes so much
Oh, and I updated to the new Gmail last night and it's broken some of the gmail graphics such as notfication of emails.

furrypotato said:
Whats the best method of adding custom icons ?
I only had a few minutes to look before I left for work but I took a look on Buuf website and found an icon I'd like to use for Tweetdeck. (Fauna #13)
Now I'm guessing I can amend the xml file in the zip in some way and place the icon.png file in folders like the others, but is there an easy way of doing it ?
I even bought beatiful widgets cos I love the themes so much
Oh, and I updated to the new Gmail last night and it's broken some of the gmail graphics such as notfication of emails.
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There's no way of adding custom icons yourself. That's how i tried to do it as well. But it doesn't work. You have to create the APK from the beginning, and thats what i had to do. Took me nearly 3 days of non-stop work to remake it.
I, unlike the original creator, will intent to update the icons when asked. So let me know what icon you want for what app, give me the activity name if you have it and i will update it.
I haven't had an eye on the new gmail (as a matter of fact i didnt even know it existed). I will look at those on the weekend, as the following two days i'm taking 3 exams and my head's about to explode.
Let me know though.

Cool thanks.
I'm looking to get the attached icon added to TweetDeck Beta . Dont know activity name sorry (Whats best way of getting it)
Tweetdeck beta in case you need it :
http://downloads.tweetdeck.com/android_test/TweetDeck-0.9.9.1.apk
New Gmail is downloadable in market by the way.

friggan brilliant man, many, many, many kudos.

[Theme][MetaMorph] Minimal White (1/29/11)

Theme created to be used by MetaMorph, please don't try to flash the file. The .zip is attached to the post.
(TL;DR)
I was trying to make a minimalistic theme for my phone without modding anything, but those green Gingerbread icons were cramping my style. So I went and made these simple manual modifications for just myself, because, surprisingly, I found them nowhere else online, so I'm releasing them packaged so they can be applied using MetaMorph.
I realize that the world does not in fact revolve around me, and that you guys use different applications/do different things, so that's why I intend to keep this "updated". Please request any icons and I will make them and add them in updates.
(/TL;DR)
(READ, YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT)
I've only used this package on Serendipity 4.3, but the icon files should be universal, however I will not make any promises. If you're brave enough, please test this on your phone and get back to me. I'll keep a list of compatible phones in the second post as well.
Also note that the LauncherPro dock and icons are not currently packaged with this theme. When I get to it (sometime later today/tomorrow), I will upload another zip with anything necessary for LauncherPro.
Same goes for my lockscreen. I'm using a modded WidgetLocker, and I will upload the files sometime later today or tomorrow, but I will not upload the APK, as it's a paid app.
I'll write up a tutorial on how to mod WidgetLocker in the third post.
(/r,yldoi)
The changelog can be found in the second post!
Currently themed:
Gmail (status icons only)
framework-res (most icons in status bar)
Vending (status icons only)
Here's a screenshot (more to come in later versions):
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Thanks!
Since I'm not entirely sure who did what for this theme, I'm going to thank everyone that has something on my phone xP
Thank you to designgears, MikeyMike01, and ChanceM.

Changelog
Currently known to work on...
Serendipity 4.3
Cognition 3.04
v1.1 (1/29/11)
Same as v1.0 with 'Extras' folder; includes:
Widget Locker Images
LauncherPro Dock
LauncherPro Launcher Icons
Wallpaper
Font
v1.0 (1/29/11)
Released!

Tutorials
When you download the file, unzip it. It is not the MetaMorph zip, but it has the MetaMorph zip inside of it (MetaMorph zip folder).
Steps to do things:
Install font
Install MinimalisticText Widget
Install/customize LauncherPro
Install/customize WidgetLocker
Apply MetaMorph Theme
1. Install Font
The font.zip file is included in the Extras folder. Copy that to the root of your SD card any way you want...
1. ADB (Assuming you're on Unix based OS, if not, replace commands as necessary)
1. $ cd ~/[font.zip directory]/
2. $ adb push font.zip /sdcard/font.zip​2. Mount SD Card to Computer
1. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled. If not, 'Settings' > 'Applications' > 'Development' > 'USB debugging'
2. Right click/copy font.zip to root of the phone's internal SD card.​After font.zip is on your phone, boot into Clockwork Recovery and apply the zip file. Once that's done, reboot. Your font should be changed.​
2. Install MinimalisticText Widget
This one is easy. Go to the Market and download MinimalisticText. Then create the widgets that I have using it. I will not walk you through how to create widgets with MinimalisticText, as it's too complicated to type up. Trust me, you'll figure it out.​
3. Install/customize LauncherPro
If you do not already have LauncherPro installed, please do so now...
Once installed, put the LauncherPro dock and launcher icons inside of the DCIM folder on your internal SD card. You may also put the provided wallpaper there if you'd like to use it.
Editing the dock image:
On the home screen, press 'Preferences', then 'Appearance Settings'. 'Dock background' is the first option; select it.
Select 'Custom' and find the custom dock image. That's it!​Assigning custom launcher icons:
Long press the space on the dock that you would like to change. Then select 'Change shortcut' and change it to what action you would like completed. Then select 'Change icon', and select 'Custom icon'. Browse to the icon you'd like to use and select it. Your done!​
PS: To make the arrow on the left open the app drawer, long press it and press 'Change shortcut' and select 'App Drawer'.​
4. Install/customize WidgetLocker
This is a bit more in-depth. There's a perfect tutorial in this thread. The only thing that you must do is after you compile and sign the APK, uninstall WidgetLocker from your phone, then instead of putting 'com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker-1.apk' in the /data/app/ folder, put it into /system/app. Otherwise, if you reboot your phone, it will disappear.​
5. Apply MetaMorph Theme
This one should be a given. Download and install MetaMorph, push the 'minimal-white.zip' to /sdcard/AndroidThemes, open MetaMorph and select the zip file as a new theme, then apply it. Be sure to apply framework-res.apk last! otherwise your phone may not install the other mods.​
More to come soon, probably

I'll test on Perception 10.2 it looks awesome!
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Hellerox said:
I'll test on Perception 10.2 it looks awesome!
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Tell me how it goes! I'll be making the tutorial for WidgetLocker and uploading the LauncherPro icons/wallpaper in an hour or so

Hellerox said:
I'll test on Perception 10.2 it looks awesome!
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<<------ doesn't work on Perception
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Errors? Or do the icons just not show up?
Downloading the ROM to have a look...

Loggik said:
Errors? Or do the icons just not show up?
Downloading the ROM to have a look...
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Like 5 FCs and reboot

Hellerox said:
Like 5 FCs and reboot
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What widgets and Launcher are you using? and wallpaper plz
nvm I read the post, someone delete this post plz

Hellerox said:
Like 5 FCs and reboot
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Oh that's awesome... I'll install Perception when I get the chance (probably later today, the rest of the day is kinda busy) and see if I can figure it out.

The Framework.apk theme worked on Cog 3.04. Didn't try the rest of the them, just wanted the white status bar items.
Thanks, looks good.

bobbylx said:
The Framework.apk theme worked on Cog 3.04. Didn't try the rest of the them, just wanted the white status bar items.
Thanks, looks good.
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That was the main reason I made this when it was for myself; glad you like it! Will add Cog to the list ~

couldn't get it to take on firefly, but it'd be awesome if it did ...

everytime i use metamorph something happens and i get put into a bootloop. i've given up on metamorph and start theming my own via 7-zip and root explorer.

Any word on the newer serendipity versions? I have this theme running on 4.3 like you stated in the first post and I love it, but I'm going to update to 5.7 and would like to know if anyone has tried it

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Any word on the newer serendipity versions? I have this theme running on 4.3 like you stated in the first post and I love it, but I'm going to update to 5.7 and would like to know if anyone has tried it
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Sorry I stopped/never did really update this; I don't really have the time.
But to answer your question: yes! It should work on any Serendipity versions. I'm not currently running the theme, and have lost interest in using it, so I'm not going to flash it over my Serendipity 5.7.
Anyway, one thing that may help you realize that this will work: unlike CWM themes, this one only replaces/adds files that are going to be changed. If the file isn't changed, then it will not replace it. By that, I don't mean that it will replace framework-res.apk. I mean that it will only replace the files inside framework-res.apk, so if there's anything that Mikey added (for example, the rotary lockscreen), it won't be touched. Only the themed icons will be changed. Hope that makes sense

dowloading this theme!!! looks sick

screenshots are broken.

Alright thanks man. I tried it on serendipity 5.7 and its working just as it did on 4.3, and looks just as cool. Since it looks like your pictures on the first page arent working, here's what the status bar looks like, which is the only file I flashed, for anyone interested. Goes great with all the white on my homescreen.