Tutorial 1.0 <- Hope to improve this tutorial as I learn more.
I have recently been searching all around the web to figure out how to make my own GDE themes after some time and some tinkering about I have come up with the noob man way to customize themes already made for GDE.
What you will need....
WinRAR
Droid Explorer
and
Your Favorite Photo Editor I use Adobe Photoshop
Before I explain how to mod existing themes to customize how you want it to be. I would like to give credit to original creators of the themes cause without them I would have no clue what I was doing rofl.
First you must have GDE New Home Expirence find it on market place or themes wont work.
Now download a theme that you like or would like to see look better I used Black HERO GDE theme. Download your theme to your phone problably will ask to install its ok install it.
Open Droid Explorer -> Browse Directories -> Find Data / App
Scroll threw the list find the theme you just installed.
Right Click on the Theme -> Copy -> Paste to your desktop or folder you plan on working out of.
EDIT "in the same directory Data/App right click on the theme again to uninstall it."
Right click the Theme APK you just downloaded -> Open With -> Select Winrar
Extract To -> Your Working Directory
Browse Extracted Files -> res/drawable
This is where modding the images comes into play most UI shown stuff is PNG so saving them as 24bit PNG files will work fine keeping transparency.
Open your apk back up with winrar cause when you mod the images from your working directory res/drawable you will need to drag and drop the files from that directory right into the apk thats open with winrar maintaining same directory structure.
Because we added files to the apk it broke the signature im guessing because it will not allow you to just copy over apk and install it. So first you must resign the apk package so close winrar now that your done copying your modded graphics. rename apk to zip change is ok windows will complain changing file extension yes.
Open Droid Explorer -> Tools -> Plugins -> Sign Package
Point it to your renamed apk file thats now zip open. It will say something like it was successful and make a copy of the file called signed rename that back to apk copy that file to phone and install.
If you have any questions, comments whatever please share. I wanted my own custom GDE theme and because im moding someone elses work I will not redistribute my work but will be glade to help anyone attempt this. Orange Hero is pretty cool will post screenshots of some of my own mods I have made. My next theme will be better as it wont use anyone elses work. I have found the information I was looking for on these forums.
WNP Vikings Theme
No longer using the tutorial above. I have begun turning this into its own theme and it shall be free on android market place in about 1 week. This is my first theme so any feedback on anything even theme ideas I am open for suggestions.
GDE - Minnesota Vikings Theme
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com.x32.vikings.apk | v1.0 - 192kb - Download Here
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Working on iphone theme clone.
Now that I have created my first GDE Theme without moding someone elses work. I would like to do an iphone theme like the theme above I will post it here. When im all done hope to get started this week and have it done by new years. So untill then thanks for checking out my progress and I hope to bring some rocking free themes for GDE users. Would like to also say to other NFL fans out there if GDE don't have your NFL team theme drop me a pm or reply to this post with team name and the colors you would like to see and I will do something like the vikings theme but your own team.
Do you think you could make a hero them with the launcher bar lower?
I sure can give it a shot!
I can work on a more compact hero theme I kinda agree tray is a bit high noticed that with my vikings theme. Compacting tray I might have compact icons a bit being area will be much smaller to work with. give me like 2 days will have something after xmas or even today if im not to busy.
*Doing it today will have apk posted tonight with screenshot.*
I expect to run into some issues with icons but I will work them out with version updates. just will get basic 2 icons working atleast the ones I use in hero theme which is call on the left and contacts on the right of tray menu.
Will be called GDE Minihero. Because market place is 25$ to submit my stuff I make I will continue to post themes here untill either I come up with money or I get some kind of donation.
Rough Design have not changed much but toolbar reducing its height. I will make it more hero like once I got more time.
Thanks man. I have been working at it and have got the to soft button on the side to highlight green when selected. but they are currently just plain icons. i will try and post a pic later.
If your working at something and have messenger I would be glade to collaborate on some themes and stuff. Thats if your interested.
M$ live messenger - [email protected]
I'm currently do not have messenger on my comp. Would it be possible to send me the apk to the theme and I will add my work to it and send it back then we can collab like that.
here it is DOWNLOAD HERE
Nothing really changed atm other then 1 toolbar but if your adding to it when your all done I will rebuild with eclipse so I can change version number.
my custom gde i themed up a bit...
my logo at the bottom and a microphone texture for background.. i themed my cyan one..but i havent loaded it up yet i will post in a bit when i finish my boot screen..
Thats looking good!
Gonna try something unique today with that toolbar I feel there is so much more that can be done.
can someone make a GDE with this hero theme launcher.
if you need the res .png files it can be downloaded thru this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=574526
Sense Hero v1.4 (theme version)
thanks!
give me a direct link to the theme I look on most of that page all roms. I do need the res images to remake it for GDE. get me that link and give me 1 day I will make that theme.
cyberz3r0 said:
give me a direct link to the theme I look on most of that page all roms. I do need the res images to remake it for GDE. get me that link and give me 1 day I will make that theme.
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You only need the pngs right?
Ill rip them out then upload them.
Yeah just png images. Already created the project in eclipse.
GDE SENSE HERO THEME
Will post APK download here soon as I got images so I can recompile.
Its in the zip.
http://www.4shared.com/file/183272579/4424ec63/Pngs.html
Some confusion.....
I am expecting to do theme for XDA SENSE UI but was a little confused when I searched for that ui on web I got that first 1.. Them png's I got seem to have the first 1 but with icons from second. So to clear up any confusion what you guys want again? XDA SENSE HERO UI?
Thanks Ace for the PNG's will not only help me make either of them themes above but gave me alot of stuff to work with for custom themes.
cyberz3r0 said:
Thanks alot give me about 45min and I should have a rough 1.0 theme for GDE gonna try to work some of the 9 images into the theme if not I will make revisions.
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Wait but would it be possible to do a NeXus launcher?
NeXuS launcher.
Would have to write separate app for that with its own UI. GDE only allows so much. Would it be possible to get nexus launcher APK out of Nexus Rom? If not I can make an attempt at creating something but atm till new year I am moving so im rather busy making themes was easy just photoshop and something to compile with programming takes more time & alot of trial and error for me cause im a C# guy.
@cyberz3r0 thanks for workin on the xda sense ui launcher
and its the 2nd one you posted that i want for a GDE theme
Related
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whats new ?:
- this is a nearly original wheee theme, all credits for Idea and look go to Ufufu and i use again the sticker icons, other grafics and background made by me. This theme has new topbar graphics and a new missed calls-icon that will come to snowwhite and free! theme with next update (This 3 sticker-iconsthemes use exactly the same xmls only the backgrounds are different)
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I recommend to do this SETTINGS for your ppc:
(how to: open the xml or txt files with with "totalcommander", or on your PC with "windows Editor", make the following changes, choose "save" (NOT "save as.."), put xmls or txt files back in the theme folder of you PPC and restart todaylife.)
Edit the config.xml :
1. go down to "emaildefaultparam" and there you find:"freenet.de". Replace this with the name of your account.
2. go down to CalendarAction and set it to 1 (=default windows mobile Calendar) otherwise my settings open thumbcal !
3. go down to time format and change it to 12 or 24
4. go to SMS Action and set it to 0 if you don want to open pocketcm
5. you can do more changes (SMS Alarm settings/Lock-settings), they are explained in the xml !
6. change language in the appointments: open the portrait.xml and the landscape.xml . You will find this text:
<Today>Heute</Today>
<Tomorrow>Morgen</Tomorrow>
<AllDay>.....</AllDay>
<MultiDay>.....</MultiDay>
change this four words in this lines to any language
7. change the date format in both portrait.xml and landscape.xml: <Format>dddd, d. MMMM yyyy</Format>
8. add the name and path of you applications for the launcher in the "Applications.txt". Can be ".exe" or ".lnk" and works also with parameters.
9. To open with the launcher directly your favorite webside with you favorite browser:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2538839#post2538839
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FAQ:
1. what is this ?
- this are my qvga themes (also Landscape support) for the FAST FULLSCREEN Software/GUI "todayLife" made by DAZZLINGDAZ. Today life is a brilliant new Software like rltoday or batterystatus, but will get much more functions and is much easier to costumize: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407900
2. how to install and what additional software do i need ?
- you need nothing more. i works with wm 6.0 and wm 6.1 with NetFramework 2.0 or 3.5. And no need to install !!! unzip the folder put it on your phone and start the todaylife.exe. If you dont like it delete just the folder thats it.
3. What is working till now ? :
- not everything, test it, but i update this skin everytime that there are some new functions for you.
4. I´m having bugs/Problems/Ideas ?
- if you have a bug/Problem/Idea or want to modify my theme and dont know how: post it here, if its not running or you have a request to the programmer post it in the above thread.
5. Can you make this theme to VGA ?
- no sorry i cant, i don´t have the time and biggest Problem: i dont have a vga device for testing the graphics here. But todaylife works well with VGA.
6. I dont come out of some windows ?
- slide to the left side
NEW: MondayMorning-Theme for Samsung OMNIA PPCs made by BOBSBBQ: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418298
i was lazy so here is a preview with just the home tap of any theme, but you can see clearer now the difference (you can put all themes on your phone and choose your favorite)
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Congratulations on your first skin for the todaylife engine! Very well done!!
thank you.
Let me say some addional words:
- credits for some of the used graphics (especially Backgrounds) go to steve jobs
- i use some freeware icons from RuizDesign and use their psd-file for creating own Icons. thank you
- and yes it looks like a iphone skin, and this should be so.
Hi Blue,
Congrats on the new thread. Unfortunately, it mean that I'll have to follow 2 threads instead of Daz's only. Oh well.....
Excellent work!
A pity you don't have a VGA device.
Hope somebody with free time on their hands can VGA-ize it.
motisu said:
Hi Blue,
Congrats on the new thread. Unfortunately, it mean that I'll have to follow 2 threads instead of Daz's only. Oh well.....
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this will help limit dazz's thread to todaylife specific aand not skin issues.
nice work blue!
Congratulations, good work. Could you make a theme that will have more "HTC looks"? Something like HTC Home? Thanks again for this great theme.
this is actually a very nice theme i must say!
to this day ive never heard of "TodayLife", but i can guarantee u this..im gonna give it a try..
the theme looks good, not too heavy to dark or too bright..actually looks similar to a MS2.1 theme ive seen before lol
ill give it a run, and definitely will provide some feedback!
kudos to all who created the app and the skinners/artists!
I'm glad you keep on improving your skin. I've included the previous version in one of my custom rom. And I was waiting for a new one since BS can manage plugins.
Thank You!
Guys - to change a skin pack to a different resolution takes time!!! the icons may be too small for starters - BUT - you can change most of it yourself - simply by editing the portrait.xml and landscape.xml and making all the X and Y coordinates double - S(ize) attributes for things like the calendar can be doubled too
Example (this is from the xml and is for the bit that displays the current date)
<Date>
<P>1</P>
<X>90</X>
<Y>45</Y>
<Align>CENTRE</Align>
<R>200</R>
<G>0</G>
<B>200</B>
<S>10</S>
<Format>dddd d MMMM, yyyy</Format>
</Date>
To go VGA for this :
<Date>
<P>1</P>
<X>180</X>
<Y>90</Y>
<Align>CENTRE</Align>
<R>200</R>
<G>0</G>
<B>200</B>
<S>20</S>
<Format>dddd d MMMM, yyyy</Format>
</Date>
This doubles the xpos , ypos - and doubles the size of the font - it really is that simple!
thanks you very much , great work
one question
this is a great theme just a couple of questions
first off how do you unlock it,
second theres nothing on the music or programs tab how do i change this?
thanks
I am still developing the program - so it is correct that some tabs are empty - this is by design and allows for expansion as I develop.
Please read the development thread for more info.
The unlock sequence is 4 seperate guestures : ^, >, \/, <
Can someone post more screenshots. I can't see the original for some reason.
Also, is there a collection of themes for this new program yet?
Thanks!
By the way - apart form the skinners...it's just me developing LOL - so if you request something and it doesn't get done straight away - it's cause there isn't a large team of monkeys bashing keyboards....just me...and I, unfortunately, have to sleep sometimes (although very rarely)
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By the way - apart form the skinners...it's just me developing LOL - so if you request something and it doesn't get done straight away - it's cause there isn't a large team of monkeys bashing keyboards....just me...and I, unfortunately, have to sleep sometimes (although very rarely)
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Sleep..you do...when?? lol
i attach a preview of the vga version i have to make working something more..
buttons are ok now i must work beside text and fonts dimension maybe something cold work
When i click the speaker icon my screen darkens, but i dont get a volume control. I have to reset the phone to get out of it. Anyone else have this problem?
okay, thank you all:
but again some words:
- creating or ripping and fitting these graphics needs about 40 hours. so i will not and dont want to make a quick htc skin.
- everyone is welcome to create own themes.
- this is a thread is just for this theme/skin. if you want more functions, want to know how it works or have a technical problem or want a different Design please go to the thread of Dazzlingdazz, he is the brilliant programmer of the software.
- to unlock slide to top, then to right, then to bottom then to left.
spupuz said:
i attach a preview of the vga version i have to make working something more..
buttons are ok now i must work beside text and fonts dimension maybe something cold work
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thanks for your work, cant test it but if you pm me and give me a email adress i can send you the 60 pixel icons and psd file and some graphics so maybe you can rework this theme easilier ?
I already posted my eBuddy, but if anyone else has any other edited apks please share with us...only free apps however.
Slightly Modified E-buddy.
Hey, I've changed the eBuddy Icon, replaced the running Icon with the original notification icon and replaced the Notification Icon with the Eclair Messaging Icon. I felt they looked better (especially on Hero builds) its 100% stock otherwise, and since its a free app I'm sure this isn't illegal...here are some screen shots.
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APK is inside attached zip...install like any other apk.
Can you tell me how you edited the apk file? I would like to get into doing this same sort of thing.
blackvyper: Open the apk with WinRAR or something similar, you'll find a drawables folder, inside that are the images you can edit. Once editting, put them back into the apk, and sign the apk . There're some instructions on signing apks here, one of them is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
thank you for this!!
blackvyper said:
Can you tell me how you edited the apk file? I would like to get into doing this same sort of thing.
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I use to think it was a daunting task until I tried it out...editting APKs is one of the easiest things to do.
1. Set it so .apk's open with winrar...
2. extract the apk to a folder or ctrl+c ctrl+v the res>drawables folder into explorer (I do this so I can see the images I'm editing)
3. find the pngs u wish to alter (avoid .9.pngs unless u know what ur doing...I don't...so I avoid them lol)
4. alter/find replacements for selected pngs then ctrl+c ctrl+v them from the windows folder to the winrar open apk
5. within the open apk in winrar delete meta folder...
6. copy the modified apk to the auto-sign folder
7. run the script and rename then move/copy your_app_signed.apk to the sd card and install as usual.
***note...it is important that you keep the png size relatively the same for the most part...I tried to make a Buuf Hello IM and while it worked I forgot to resize the PNGs and it looks all out of wack...I have since abandoned the project however since eBuddy now works flawlessly without constant disconnects.
I have included a zip of the modified autosign script...I honestly forgot who originally made it but it has been very helpful so thank you to that person.
Those considering posting of modified files... should keep one thing in mind.
Free or not, you are still subject to the LICENSE TERMS.
Yes, it is possible to ILLEGALLY PIRATE a free app, and modification is *almost* guaranteed to be a license violation.
Note that without an explicit license, the developer STILL retains copyright, which includes the right against having their works bastardized. In other words, unless the app EXPLICITLY authorizes you to do what you want with it, it is a license or copyright violation to distribute modified versions of it.
lbcoder said:
Those considering posting of modified files... should keep one thing in mind.
Free or not, you are still subject to the LICENSE TERMS.
Yes, it is possible to ILLEGALLY PIRATE a free app, and modification is *almost* guaranteed to be a license violation.
Note that without an explicit license, the developer STILL retains copyright, which includes the right against having their works bastardized. In other words, unless the app EXPLICITLY authorizes you to do what you want with it, it is a license or copyright violation to distribute modified versions of it.
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So Wouldn't The Whole Theme Section be in Violation?
Erickomen27 said:
So Wouldn't The Whole Theme Section be in Violation?
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Yes. Most themes are actually possible victims to C&D letters/emails.
Audio Manager
I changed the Audio Manager Widget to match the switcher widgets here on xda.
Here is the download link for the zipped APK.
The instructions above are great. I would recommend looking into 7-Zip its free and its awesome. If you want to change the *.9.png's there is a converter for normal pngs with the sdk.
Here's an image of what my audio manager looks like. There is a large and a small version of the widget. I also put the switcher widgets in the pic to show how it all looks.
Enjoy!!!
WiredAnim said:
I changed the Audio Manager Widget to match the switcher widgets here on xda.
Here is the download link for the zipped APK.
The instructions above are great. I would recommend looking into 7-Zip its free and its awesome. If you want to change the *.9.png's there is a converter for normal pngs with the sdk.
Here's an image of what my audio manager looks like. There is a large and a small version of the widget. I also put the switcher widgets in the pic to show how it all looks.
Enjoy!!!
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Did you modify the internal memory widget? if so can u post links to this?
Pentace, It is a part of Manups Hero Widget pack. He and someone else changed those. Here's a link to the original post.
WiredAnim said:
Pentace, It is a part of Manups Hero Widget pack. He and someone else changed those. Here's a link to the original post.
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Thanks.
Surprised that they dont include them in their current roms.
Ya they should include them they are great and small brightness widget doesn't seem to work in Hero but everything else works great. One other thing to mention is the Audio Manager seems to case acore force closes in cyanogen time. Atleast that is how it goes for me.
WiredAnim said:
I changed the Audio Manager Widget to match the switcher widgets here on xda.
Here is the download link for the zipped APK.
The instructions above are great. I would recommend looking into 7-Zip its free and its awesome. If you want to change the *.9.png's there is a converter for normal pngs with the sdk.
Here's an image of what my audio manager looks like. There is a large and a small version of the widget. I also put the switcher widgets in the pic to show how it all looks.
Enjoy!!!
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I installed this AudioWidget apk and now I can't get the regular market apk to install anymore.
Proxin, are you talking about installing the audio manager from the market? If so it should work. Worst case is just uninstall then reinstall through the market. I hope the helps if not let me know its a great app.
I have changed icon in app Flashlight.
Code:
http://www.4shared.com/file/152566920/dbe0c9dc/flashlight.html
WiredAnim said:
I changed the Audio Manager Widget to match the switcher widgets here on xda.
Here is the download link for the zipped APK.
The instructions above are great. I would recommend looking into 7-Zip its free and its awesome. If you want to change the *.9.png's there is a converter for normal pngs with the sdk.
Here's an image of what my audio manager looks like. There is a large and a small version of the widget. I also put the switcher widgets in the pic to show how it all looks.
Enjoy!!!
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Hey there..i was wondering if you got your app drawer tab to look like by using an app, or perhaps it came with a theme for donut/cupcake, or is it a themed hero rom, or maybe you made it yourself. Lol. I just wanna know where you got it, so i can make mine look like that too. Looks pretty slick! Thanks.
WiredAnim said:
Proxin, are you talking about installing the audio manager from the market? If so it should work. Worst case is just uninstall then reinstall through the market. I hope the helps if not let me know its a great app.
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I uninstalled, removed any traces of it (data, dalvik-cache, etc) from Terminal, but it still wouldn't install.
I didn't have access to adb for a while but when I got around to it, I used adb to install the modded one again, then uninstalled it from Application Manager & reinstalled the one from the Market. My problem was fixed.
eessel said:
Hey there..i was wondering if you got your app drawer tab to look like by using an app, or perhaps it came with a theme for donut/cupcake, or is it a themed hero rom, or maybe you made it yourself. Lol. I just wanna know where you got it, so i can make mine look like that too. Looks pretty slick! Thanks.
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i believe he is using a themed version of rogro's GDE home replacement app which is available in the market. there also a few themes available in the market as well. hope this helps
I am currently working on two themes to commemorate the Tron Legacy movie coming out in December: "Encom" and "Tron Legacy". Progress is slowly and regularly being made, and themed components are finally starting to roll out for testing. If your up to it please download the latest release files and let me know what you think, or let me know any problems you run into.
ENCOM:
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Code:
3|26|2010: Initial concept put together.
3|30|2010: Design for launcher completed; Morph soon to follow.
4|09|2010: Finished Launcher
Download:
Tron Encom Advanced Launcher ANY Rom (advanced launcher app auto installs if not there)
[URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5702285/tron-encom-AdvancedLauncher.zip"]Download[/URL]
Boot image influenced by Encom member badges. I want to put out a thanks to Euchre for setting me on the right path for the new launcher bar.
TRON LEGACY:
Code:
3|26|2010: Initial concept put together.
3|29|2010: Trial morph of launcher built. [URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5702285/tron-legacy.zip"]Here[/URL]
3|30|2010: Two versions of status bar created for review.
3|31|2010: Minor updates for a more complete metamorph of current progress.
Download:
Tron Legacy CM 4.2.15.1 (for standard launcher app)
[URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5702285/tron-legacy_v.2.zip"]Download[/URL]
Tron Legacy Advanced 4.2.15.1 (for advanced launcher app*auto install if not there)
[URL="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5702285/tron-legacy-advanced_v.2.zip"]Download[/URL]
Known Issues:
Launcher tray background needs to be black. Must figure out how to change.
Image deviance on launcher graphics between normal state, and delete states.
Clock/Date still in black font. Must figure out how to change to white.
I am really liking how this one is coming together. The launcher bar matches with the wallpaper so well, and what I have done as far as the status bar has promise too.
So lemme know your opinions and recommendations, and I will do my best to make some quality theme for all of us. Just keep in mind this is my first attempt at theming (though I have done a lil bit of graphic work in the past).
Also, here are the wallpapers I am including with the themes. Encom's has been cropped from the remote access to Hardington's desktop. Legacy's was taken from a movie poster. (One with text added, and one without)
View attachment 299495
*Wallpaper and Encom trademark is property of its respective owners (Disney and 42 Entertainment) with editing and modification by me.*
*Remember to always do a nandroid backup before any major changes*
Just added pics. lol fail on me. Tried linking pics from tinypic, but didn't even think to use built in image attachment.
Just added a second theme to pair with the first. Lemme know what you think.
tron FTW but make the screens show your home screen or something
Each theme is currently showing the photoshop mockup of my homescreen. Much more work is required before this hits my actual phone.
i sir support the development of this theme
Damn yeah, i'd love to see how far this get.
Mya adw.one theme started as "tron theme" in my mind... but it ended in a very different concept... so if you manage to get the tron feeling, i'll definately be using/supporting it.
If i can be of any help, just pm me or tweet me!
Thanks for the offers. Once I get more into the technical part of making the theme I'll keep you all in mind. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up most of the knowledge I need from the forums, and other tutorials around, but it is always nice having some friendly backup.
Put up a test of the launcher for metamorph. Eventually want to do this for advanced launcher since this is what I use normally, but I was running into some issues with signing. For some reason my computer is giving me trouble with this. But that is a hurdle for another day.
Remaining issues:
Need to figure out what file to modify in order to change the launcher tray background to match the black launcher.
In normal state the middle bottom bar is hidden, but all other states is visible? Lost on this one. Exact same file, just different colors. It appears that the normal state is stretching just taller than the others as well. (this is visible since the bars are taller on this state)
Anyways, let me know what you think.
Two versions of the status bar are available in the original post. A two-tone black bar, and a grid bar to match the wallpaper.
I'm having a tough fight over the choice of these. The two-tone is nice and simplistic, but the grid just looks cool.
Issues: Clock/Date still in black font. Must figure out how to change.
Tron Legacy:
I have just posted updated metamorph files in the main post. This update merges the status bar, launcher, and wallpapers into one morph.
You have the option to choose between stock launcher, and advanced launcher. If advanced launcher is not found it will be automatically installed for you.
There are still some minor tweaks I want to do for these files to clean things up, but I consider this release to be the first step towards a usable theme. Give her a spin, and let me know what you think.
will this work on my nexus one?
Just wondering...
Im using the CaNNoN Eclair 2.1 rom for the htc magic, however after applying this theme using MetaMorph, I just get fc's after rebooting from MetaMorph.
Am I missing something? lol. Maybe this isn't for 2.1 just yet...?
This appears to be an oversight by me. Appologize for this. This is my first theme, and didn't realize what specific parts would make a theme be usable by only one rom build. I am building this rom based on my G1's CM 4.2.15.1. Once I have a complete rom built I will look into seeing what I have to do to port this for other roms.
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This appears to be an oversight by me. Appologize for this. This is my first theme, and didn't realize what specific parts would make a theme be usable by only one rom build. I am building this rom based on my G1's CM 4.2.15.1. Once I have a complete rom built I will look into seeing what I have to do to port this for other roms.
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Ah! No worries. I thought I missed a step somewhere! haha...
sorry for nooby question.. im a noob!
but does my hero need to be rooted to install this theme?
and does CM 4.2.15.1 mean Cyanogen Mod?
Android001 said:
sorry for nooby question.. im a noob!
but does my hero need to be rooted to install this theme?
and does CM 4.2.15.1 mean Cyanogen Mod?
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Yes, and Yes. You need root to use custom roms such as cyanogen mod, as well as to run apps like metamorph.
On a side note, I am half tempted to break the files back up into individual morphs. That way the parts that aren't locked into an individual rom can be used by anyone. *at least until I can get a full theme created. I'm really not worried about whether people use my whole theme, or just parts of it to their liking. Might as well make things easier on people. I've been real busy with school lately, coming up on finals so haven't had the chance to do much with the theme. Hope to get back to working on it soon.
Alright I finally did some more work on this. Finished the Encom Launcher, and upped for your use. Came out real clean and professional looking. Let me know what you think. Have a Link in main post.
Will be posting the regular launcher for Encom soon.
Figured out a few more things about how the launcher files work and didn't run into the problems I ran into with the Legacy launcher. Because of this I am going to be going back and fixing those issues on the Legacy launcher next so I can check that off the list.
cracksmurf said:
Alright I finally did some more work on this. Finished the Encom Launcher, and upped for your use. Came out real clean and professional looking. Let me know what you think. Have a Link in main post.
Will be posting the regular launcher for Encom soon.
Figured out a few more things about how the launcher files work and didn't run into the problems I ran into with the Legacy launcher. Because of this I am going to be going back and fixing those issues on the Legacy launcher next so I can check that off the list.
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good job with this. I sent you a pm the other day. check it out.
Thanks for the info eessel. Will help getting my services.jar made for the status bar.
The skinnable version of Beautiful Widgets is now released to the Market. Visit the Market (QR Code below) to purchase, or check your Market updates if previously purchased for this exciting new version!
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As some of you may know Beautiful Widgets has released their Skinnable version of Beautiful Widgets. I thought it would be great to have a place where we can share tips and skin files for this very popular Widget!
The new release of Beautiful Widgets will not only include a lot of popular skins built it, but you will be able to easily install skins made by others, or you can create your own unique look(skin).
Here is the link to the "Skin Development Kit" http://levelupstudio.com/addons/bw/skindevkit.zip (SkinDevKit.zip UPDATED 01/25, adds support for skinning AM/PM )that has sample files for creating skins. Download and extract the files to a directory of your choice. Please read the contents of the included Readme.txt file for skinning instructions.
Important: Let's please try to keep this thread on topic as a place to post/share BW Skins and tips/tricks of how to make them!
Also, this thread is for sharing BW skins with each other, not for promoting BW skins for sale. If you've got a BW skin and want to show it off, please do so, BUT PLEASE post the skins in a Zip file for others to enjoy too!
Source: 928Droid [Moderator] http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...ficial-beautiful-widgets-skinning-thread.html
Installation Process:
1) Create skin using development kit above.
2) Place folder on sd card: sdcard\data\beautifulwidgets\skins\
3) Long press screen and select "Widgets", then "Beautiful Home"/"Beautiful Smaller Home".
4) Select "Skins" at the bottom and then fine your skin within the "Installed Skins" tab.
5) Click "Apply" then "Save & Apply"
***If you already have the desired widget on your home screen, please skip step 6!***
6) Click "Save & Apply"
7) Enjoy!
Google Sense UI Skin - Created by me...
Download Link: GoogleSenseUI
Download Link: SenseUI
Download Link: SenseUI Charcoal
Credits: www.grfxp.com
Pink Floyd Theme: I have to put the .zip and the screenshot in the attachments since I can't post "outside links" yet...
About 500 downloads after a day in the Beautiful Widgets Skin Download menu...
if ur gonna carry this over from droidforums.net u got alot of work to do LOL
its weird..but it seems as if the skinning for bw is coming to a slow hault.
SoCalSpecialist said:
if ur gonna carry this over from droidforums.net u got alot of work to do LOL
its weird..but it seems as if the skinning for bw is coming to a slow hault.
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Yeah, but I just figured out how to skin. It's a lot easier then I thought. No coding or anything like that. Just changing some .png's with photoshop and done. I will just continue to make my own little skins and keep it at that.
nice..
we need more skins for it anyways
no icons in home screen
hello,
i have installed beautiful widgets and added it to my home screen. i applied a skin but i doesn't show the icons of the sun or anything else.
i see the clock and the temperature but no icons. If i open it i see little icons in the bottom but not the big icon on top. i've downloaded some skin and applied them but still doesn't work.
What am i doing wrong? Can anyone help me please......
Gohann001 said:
hello,
i have installed beautiful widgets and added it to my home screen. i applied a skin but i doesn't show the icons of the sun or anything else.
i see the clock and the temperature but no icons. If i open it i see little icons in the bottom but not the big icon on top. i've downloaded some skin and applied them but still doesn't work.
What am i doing wrong? Can anyone help me please......
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I would recommend uninstalling/reinstalling the app. Then see if the default skin shows the weather icon and other data. If so, follow rules listed above for proper skin installation. Hope this helps.
Louis Vuitton Black
Download Link: LouisVuitton_Black
SG_Shadow said:
I would recommend uninstalling/reinstalling the app. Then see if the default skin shows the weather icon and other data. If so, follow rules listed above for proper skin installation. Hope this helps.
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i've installed it again but no icons. if i look in the skins and take a look at my standard skin it shows nothing???
Very strange....
Louis Vuitton
Download Link: LouisVuitton
Gohann001 said:
i've installed it again but no icons. if i look in the skins and take a look at my standard skin it shows nothing???
Very strange....
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...yes, very strange. Download the attached zip file. Unzip and place both the folder and the bwa file in the following location: sd card\data\beautifulwidgets\
Home Failure
SG_Shadow said:
...yes, very strange. Download the attached zip file. Unzip and place both the folder and the bwa file in the following location: sd card\data\beautifulwidgets\
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I flashed another rom and now it is working. I had an eclair rom and this doesn't seem to work on that one.
Anyway TNX for your help en keep up the good workssssssss.
Gtz Gohann
any ideas how bw organizes the .pngs of the numbers and am/pm...i've tried numerous sizes of the png's and i can't seem to get them numbers smaller without having huge spaces in between. Also the am/pm never lines up with the bottom of the numbers.
Gohann001 said:
I flashed another rom and now it is working. I had an eclair rom and this doesn't seem to work on that one.
Anyway TNX for your help en keep up the good workssssssss.
Gtz Gohann
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Really weird, I'm running the latest Cyanogen Mod which is eclair as well... Glad it's working for ya!
jl8935 said:
any ideas how bw organizes the .pngs of the numbers and am/pm...i've tried numerous sizes of the png's and i can't seem to get them numbers smaller without having huge spaces in between. Also the am/pm never lines up with the bottom of the numbers.
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Not 100% sure how they organize the .pngs but what I do is just take a working skin and keep the sizes of those. For example, the sense ui skin numbers are sized 88x112. So when I go into photoshop, I reduce the size of the font until it fits inside that area perfectly. Works for me. And the AM/PM thing is like that even in the default skin. I don't think it will ever be perfectly lined up.
Update: I stand corrected. I'm working on a coca-cola skin and it appears to allow me to have the am/pm on level with the numbers. I don't have time to get into the specifics, on the way to work, gotta go...
...always Coca-Cola!
Download Link: CocaCola
Burger King
Download Link:BurgerKing
dude that bk one is awesome with the transparency cranked up!
gracias..
either way heres another one, which seems to be liked by all.
they call this one "Black Cashemere" enjoy
// Completed tweaking + Updated for Floyo 1.2.0 december 13. //
blueMAGNUM
Awesome, Floyo 1.2.0 is out!!!
Haven't flashed it yet, but I'm sure it's gonna be my ROM for the upcoming months! And I just finished with the finishing touches of my theme, so I created the version for 1.2.0 as fast as I could . Haven't flashed it yet, but I assume everything works 100%! If not: let me know!
Changes since previous release:
- updated for floyo 1.2.0.
- changed / tweaked the last few icons/pics in framework-res [3G data icons now consistent with H] and settings.apk
- Removed the custom font, default is nice enough right
- Brought back the lockscreen 'bars' [instead of the dots]c
- updated the browser
- Removed old Latin_IME, googlequicksearch, googlevoice, gmail, market and maps update from the original Elegant Steel update. I think the changes don't add that much, don't have the time to properly port them
- Changed the wallpaper (I like the grungy-blue, looks sweet with transparent widgets ;-))
- Added docks and a few icons for launchers
- Added (I think ) transparent geniewidget
- Added optional HTC_IME.apk (themed of course, thanks to the online kitchen)
- Just added a themed Launcherpro 0.8.2. in the extra zip: black transparent widget header, the default docks (glass, froyo wide) are blueMagnum'ed + icons are made black.
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A very quick thanks to ("inspirational") sources:
* Erasmux: thnx for your dedication on Floyo + kernels + ....!
* Downloading themes and ports from MattedBlues, Elegant Steel, Galaxy S theme and more (Black Sun) have been a great help (and waste of my valuable study-time ).
* APKManager and UpdateZipPackager: Still fantastic scripts; thnx!
* Token; cheers for the icons mate; still looking gorgeous.
* And many other great themers, develloppers or contributers from XDA .
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--> Download the update.zip from my dropbox over here:
http://bit.ly/gl9DOv <--
And if you agree with my color(blind) choices:
the corresponding CyanogenMod XML-Themefile is attached with the extra's in the following zip:
http://bit.ly/fhqCWQ
Ow nearly forgot; this is how she looks by now:
And eh, that should be it!
Hope you guys enjoy it (if so, click the thanks button over here, it's just nice to know ),
and let me know if there's anything wrong (or right of course) !
Fantastic theme, good work on the port. This theme actually converted me to the floyo ROM
- Very professionally done with the zip package / installation instructions & themed apk's.
However, for some reason I can't seem to get LatinIME.apk working. Have had to revert back to the default LatinIME.apk shipped with the ROM. When replacing with the themed APK it automatically defaulted to the HTC keyboard, even when long pressing it didn't show as an option for input method.
Any chance you could post some screenshots of the themed apps please?
Really nice!
I also ported this theme with token icons for froyd villain and cronos rom
long time ago!
Very nice wallpaper,too.But any chance to get this without the text labels
so I can use at other ROMs?
Doesn't even install on my floyo 1.01 rom. Copied on to SD card, from recovery screen, install .zip reports error, will not install?
i tested it and would use it, if the batteryindicator would not be so much higher in vspace then the rest....it looks not "elegancy" also i do not like the 3G...it is to big...an elegant H would be nice. after these mods i would LUV it!
but the rest is promising!
Hi, thanks for the very nice work.
One comment though: In the notification pulldown screen the words are in blue. Very nice as long as you are not outside with bright light or direct sunlight.
Can you modify this to a better contrast with the black / transparent background?
Good work
Gonna flash it soon, hope it doesn't has any problems anymore
Anyways, the theme looks gorgeous
Thanks for you work
Hey! Thanks for the response guys!
So, first of all, I'm going to keep this really short, since I already typed pretty much everything, but a few minutes ago my pc crashed, doesn't boot my windows OS anymore, even the win7 repair disc, that performed miracles before, is clueless... So that sucks... I still have my mac OS running, but leaves me powerless concerning all android stuff.
- The zip file that wouldn't even install --> Did you notice that the filename of the download ended with Unzip_Me? Did you unzip it ? Can't think of something else that could be wrong.
- thanks for the warning about the latin_ime! I'll write a line about it in the first post. But all the separated apps I never installed on my phone; unknown territory I'm afraid. (I am so jealous about people from the USA though begin able to use google voice :/...)
- Wallpaper: sure, changed the default, will be added to first post somewhere tonight. 2nd one is too much copy paste, so I suggest to take a look in the credits for inspiration
- 3G icons: see attachment to this post, are that the icons you mean? Could be better, indeed... if you modify them and send them back I can easily put them in if my pc is working again... But I'm afraid PC (and a LOT of other stuff) will be having priority for the upcoming weeks.
- Battery percentage: Hahaha, I remember that I used to see the imperfect alignment , I got quite used to it. Problem is that the text(alignment) must be coded somewhere, and I have no idea how to change that. I was just looking at the clockwork mods to see how those work, perhaps one of those can be implemented and re-colored... But that was the moment of my pc-crash .
- Readability and contrast: You can change those colors yourself easily! go to
> cyanogenmod settings, user interface, notification blabla, item title color
> cyanogenmod settings, user interface, date and provider, provider PLMN title color (or something like that)
and then pick a color you like. fffffff will give you nicely readable white btw, but that felt so plain to me . (and if your settings look nice and add to the theme: save the xml and post it here !
So ehmz, that should be it. I'll let you guys know when I'm up and running again, I think I will eventually change the 3G thingy at least .
Thx for cleaned Steel wallpaper.
To change notification color,clock color,custom statusbar
you can use this tutorial:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/5659-cm6-stable-cm-theme-editor-and-editing-adw-pngs/
Ganii said:
Thx for cleaned Steel wallpaper.
To change notification color,clock color,custom statusbar
you can use this tutorial:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/5659-cm6-stable-cm-theme-editor-and-editing-adw-pngs/
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Thanks! I thought of putting that link there, but didn't quite feel like it after the crash... And I just installed the cleaned wally that I made on your request and noticed the androids head was spinning through the launchbar ... So I cleaned it up and added one more version (my favorite )
And it's bluesteel, not steel ... Has a whole different meaning; google it or take a look over here: http://j.mp/bewareofbluesteel (uhuh, the true source of inspiration )
Great theme. I love it.
Using your theme, and it's a keeper.
Agreed with some points already mentionned
- Need more contrast when curtain down
- 3G icon is too close (it's even touching em) to the arrows
Otherwise, love your work (and others you gave credits)
RushaPoiL said:
Using your theme, and it's a keeper.
Agreed with some points already mentionned
- Need more contrast when curtain down
- 3G icon is too close (it's even touching em) to the arrows
Otherwise, love your work (and others you gave credits)
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Yeah, with the 3G (and 2G) icons i already saw an idea somewhere else that I want to adapt to this theme. Still though, no working windows installation , no option to make nice apk's to push or update.zip's to flash...
And the contrast: have you fiddled with color values? For readability white will do the trick, but that's so... common... A second color could be readable as well, but that would be too busy right?!
cant install stripped aps
hi
i am not alowed to install any of the apps, int wont install., it just telling me, that th app was not installed, what am i doing wrong?
Hmmz, shall I ask you if you have read the document with instructions that came with it (although I have a good sense of the direction of your answer )? Or shall I play nice since it's sunday... Ok ok, I'll play nice
So, probably the apps are already installed on your phone, but then in the /system/app folder. The standard method of installation is not able to overwrite programs over there. Therefore you need to push the apps to the system/app folder via ADB, via Android Commander (my pick, easiest), or you could use a rooted file manager on your phone.
(http://androidcommander.com/)
i have read the pdf
Hi
I have read the pdf file,
i used root explore to copy the .apk files to the system/app folder.
But still i have no camara on my phone.
/Kwan112
Am loving this theme - again, it converted me to using the ROM! Thanks for your hard work - and in the spirit of "bluesteel" - when are you going to unleash Magnum on us? lol it's really really good looking....
On reading the guide thingy: somewhere in the description /modifications you can find me mumbling something about camera & latin__ime not working :/... Hope to be able to fix it in the next release.
and in the spirit of "bluesteel" - when are you going to unleash Magnum on us? lol it's really really good looking....
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Nice! I guess when 'we' are ready to handle it's awesomeness ? It's gonna take 2 or 2,5 weeks I guess:
- At the moment I'm at the point where I've given up on my old windows installation, I'll reinstall everything this weekend so I'm able to do stuff again.
- Then I have a few icons to remake, 3G things and re-do a few color inconsistencies.
- Then take a look at the apps that are currently not working, (at least the camera) and the settings.apk (for the in-call settings), see if I'm able to fix those or skin the original ones. [my knowledge is just lacking a bit of depth... I would like to be able to make sense of the xml's, but can't find a comprehensible tutorial on it]
- Consider bringing in a customized Circular Batterymod. but again, there is a bit of a gap in knowledge here
- And add perhaps one or two skinned apps i like ...
Ok, so maybe a month or so ... Would be nice to have a Floyo 1.1 to release it for !
how come i still get icons instead of words on the dock? sorry. kinda new to all this. how can i fix this? thanks.
i have copied the striped apk files to system/app with root explorer but now them apps wont load i have ap2sd enabled if that has anything to do with it please help cos now i have now cam or genie widget ect...