Since nobody was making one, I created my own themed Nexus Launcher originally designed for use with xROM v1.0-Eclair 2.1 (however this should work with any other Eclair ROM - YMMV, so let me know if you encounter any issues). Below is a Metamorph that I created that will theme the Launcher.apk to look like the Nexus Launcher we all know and love to drool over. ^_^ To install, use the MetaMorph application (available for free in the Market) and then select this zip file. Please DO NOT RENAME the ZIP file, for the ZIP name needs to stay exactly as it is (nexuseclairlauncher.zip) for the application to be able to read the .thm file. Anyways, enough talking, link below!
http://www.mediafire.com/?myvmhoqzfyk
[Space reserved - hey, you never know when you might need it ]
metamorph seemed the open the file fine and apply it fine but once exiting metamorph no Nexus Launcher :\
getwhaled said:
metamorph seemed the open the file fine and apply it fine but once exiting metamorph no Nexus Launcher :\
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Try rebooting to see if anything changes.
Well unfortunately the only ROM I have been able to test the metamorph on was with xROM v1.0-1.1 (for Eclair 2.1).
Worked on kings eclair 2.1 v1.3
I tried it on openeclair and it didn't work. After metamorph launcher wouldn't open so I rebooted and it wouldn't boot up.
Great idea thou and ill try to get it to work for openeclakir and ill add a link.
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What is it ?
This is just two simple themed Advanced Launcher I use on my 32B with cyanogen 4.2.8.1 and Darkstar theme.
This is a metamorph mod, not an update.
As this is the first release, there's perhaps some bugs.
If someone want to use it in a theme, there's no problem, just let me know
Instructions :
Download
Standard version : http://android-stock-theme.googlecode.com/files/Kawaz_AL.zip
White version : http://android-stock-theme.googlecode.com/files/Kawaz_white_AL.zip
Arrow version : http://www.box.net/shared/85y0qqv2jc
Cube version : http://www.box.net/shared/z40q1dselg
Grey version : http://www.box.net/shared/lmnx20f08s
Hollow version : http://www.box.net/shared/6sdg95pnd3
And use it in Metamorph app (> 1.7). If you don't have yet Advanced Launcher, Metamorph will install it.
I think it can be used on any rom wich can use Advanced Launcher.
Thanks to :
Cachinjection for the initial Darkstar concept,
Feekyfrogy for the Darkstar theme from wich my mod is based on (tell me if you don't want I use some of your work),
Bahnburner who has metamorphed Darkstar launcher (tell me if you don't want I use some of your work),
Djengizz who motivated me unknowingly by sharing metamorphs and for hosting ,
Stericson for his awesome MetaMorph app,
Benjigarner for folder icons (http://benjigarner.deviantart.com/),
Siristhius for trash icon in white version (http://siristhius.deviantart.com/art/Trash-bin-icon-95130312),
And XDA in general
Extras :
Bamboo background can be found here : http://missnysha.deviantart.com/
Screenshot :
Kawaz standard
Kawaz white
Arrow version
Cube version
Grey version
Hollow version
And just for the fun, a variation of wallpaper i made some years ago :
This is pretty nice
Thats beautiful man
"Can't find update script"
staunty said:
"Can't find update script"
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didn't work for me as well. I'm guessin' it's 'cuz of the update script. Said something was missing, thus making the addition/theme invalid. Looks great though! Can't wait to use it. Good job!
Its for MetaMorph, not a flash.
Good work man
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Its for MetaMorph, not a flash.
Good work man
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Yeah..i didn't try to flash it. I used Metamorph, but it didn't work for me. Anyone have better luck? I just downloaded the zip to the root of my sdcard, then opened metamorph, picked the zip from the AndExplorer list from pick theme', but it gave me an error message.
I just looked at it,
The zip file and .thm file should have the same name
also
Code:
CM
4.2.8
Launcher.cpy
/system/app/
AdvancedLauncher.apk
/system/app/
I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to do here. The advanced launcher is still the Launcher.apk and the drawables are still the same. Just get rid of that Launcher folder, rename the AdvancedLauncher to just Launcher and the .thm file just needs to be
Code:
CM
4.2.8
Launcher.apk
/system/app/
For MetaMorph to work, the folder needs to be the exact name that the apk is.
oh, and by the way, for those of you who couldn't find the wallpaper he was talking about when they went to that site, just type in 'bamboo zen' when you go to the wallpaper link in the OP and you'll see it. It should be the first one. There's also an inverse one of it which looks pretty snazzy as well.
kool good to see some more darkstar offshoots, hope my next theme inspires such themeing projects.
just a quick one, i personally think that the the background image for the app draw chould do with some refining.
have fun yall
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Hi,
Don't know why it doesn't work for everyone...
I'm using Metamoph 1.8.1. I just put the zip in /SDCARD/AndroidThemes/ (as Stericson said in his OP).
@Eessel : exact thanks.
@Jairomeo : zip and thm have the same name (it works on my phone)
I'm not exactly sure what i am trying to do in the .thm. I've just take the metamorph zip from Bahnburner's Darkstar Advanced Launcher and modify some pictures.
The metamorph install Advanced Launcher (with Launcher.cpy subtheme i think)and then themed it (with AdvancedLauncher.apk i think).
As it works for me i hope it can works for every one.
After the first time i use this metamorph, Avanced Launcher was successfully installed and i just have to apply AdvancedLauncher.apk subtheme, not Launcher.cpy.
I've just done a test :
update to cyan 4.2.9.1 -> return to standard cyan launcher
apply kawaz_white metamorph -> advanced launcher is installed and themed...
@cacheinjection : yes, i agree. I've try a semi-transparent image, but have some bugs with it. Perhaps in next version if i found a solution.
Thanks all for comments.
Finally, is there someone use it with success ?
OK !! I anderstand what happend !
I've try to re-download my mod and have seen that my host rename it !
So, i'm going to update the OP with that :
you should rename the donloaded file :
Kawaz_AL.zip for the standard mod
Kawaz_white_AL.zip for the white mod
Sorry for that.
Hello,
When I use a semi-transparent background for menu, i've a bug :
Normal :
With bug :
Icons are in double or triple...
Anybody knows why ?
anyone get this to work with Metamorph 1.7? I am having the same error...
Ive updated to last metamorph (1.8.1) and still having the error message ("id file could not be read or is missing ..").
I've tried with both black and white version, downloaded the files twice nothing work.
And that's a shame, this launcher look real damn good.
Im running Dwang 1.5, with metamorphed theme mainly borrowing to dark star.
Dont know what Im missing, if anybody does, please let me know
Have you rename the downloaded file as i add in the first post ?
Hi,
New mirror added to the first post. You did'nt have to rename files with it.
Thanks a lot Djengizz !
Please let me know if somebody can use those mods now.
Is there any way to use this skin on the home screen only? I just can't bear to go back to three screens (which is what Advanced Launcher does to my baby).
Lianthe said:
Is there any way to use this skin on the home screen only? I just can't bear to go back to three screens (which is what Advanced Launcher does to my baby).
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+1 for this - deleted as soon as I saw that I couldn't use it without losing 2 screens.
i a looking for a theme with a black notification bar and an overal feel like the eclair theme(icons,ect.) have tried to do this myself but to no avail. if there is someone out there that would help i would greatly appreciate it. i an running TheOfficial DONUT TMO US/EU, ADP & AOSP (dream/32B) [12/22/09] -- v2.4.1
by enomther. please i just want an eclair like theme with a black notif bar,standard lockscreen,the eclair dialer(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=592568). i appreciate any themer's help. thanks in advance
metamorph will help you accomplish what you want, there are plenty morphs that will let you mix and match
Is it possible to do a avatar theme?
I can help create a theme for you by tommarow just tell for what mod and what version and ill have it done.
hmmmm i guess u dont want me to then...
sorry
i an running TheOfficial DONUT TMO US/EU, ADP & AOSP (dream/32B) [12/22/09] -- v2.4.1
by enomther. please i just want an eclair like theme with a black notif bar,standard lockscreen,the eclair dialer(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=592568). i appreciate any themer's help. thanks in advance
saprano614 said:
sorry
i an running TheOfficial DONUT TMO US/EU, ADP & AOSP (dream/32B) [12/22/09] -- v2.4.1
by enomther. please i just want an eclair like theme with a black notif bar,standard lockscreen,the eclair dialer(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=592568). i appreciate any themer's help. thanks in advance
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Download any theme with a black notification bar made for Enoms TheOfficial ROM. Extract this, and in framework, extract android.policy.jar, framework-res.apk, and services.jar. Create three folders on your desktop, android.policy, framework-res, and services. In framework-res, create a folder called res, and in res, create a folder called layout.
From the theme, take the file framework/android.policy/classes.dex and place it in your folder android.policy.
From the theme, take the file framework/framework-res/layout/status_bar.xml and place it in your folder framework-res/res/layout.
From the theme, take the file framework/services/classes.dex and place it in your folder services.
Download my attached res.zip, and extract. There will be two folders, drawable and drawable-land. Move these folders to your folder framework/res (Note, do not place in layout, you should now have 3 folders in framework/res).
Open a blank txt file and copy the following:
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Enomther's TheOfficial ASOP 1.6
2.4.2
framework-res.apk
/system/framework/
services.jar
/system/framework/
android.policy.jar
/system/framework/
Save this as Black_Bar_Enom.thm. Create a zip from the folders android.policy, framework-res, services, and the file Black_Bar_Enom.thm. Name this zip Black_Bar_Enom.zip (NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SAME NAME FOR THE THM FILE AND THE ZIP, THEN METAMORPH WILL NOT WORK)
Download metamorph and the eclair theme by djengizz. Place the eclair theme and Black_Bar_Enom.zip in the folder /sdcard/AndroidThemes. From here, metamorph will do the rest, just be sure to apply the eclair theme before you apply the Black_Bar_Enom.zip morph.
I forgot to add, you now have your first metamorph to post. I am sure many users of Enoms ROM would appreciate it.
Thanks i will try this
ok tried this exactly as you said and it gets stuck in bootloop. help
saprano614 said:
ok tried this exactly as you said and it gets stuck in bootloop. help
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That is weird, there must be something in enoms source that I do not understand. Boot to recovery and flash your current ROM to do away with the bootloop.
Enom is very good about responding. You should either ask him what is wrong with my instructions, or ask him to port my black bar mod.
cool thanks tho
Here is the MetaMorph version of "Grey Ghost"- I am also posting a stand alone Stericson Lock screen file, which can be flashed after "morphing" the theme. Enjoy, and let me know if there are any issues. I again want to thank Stericson, Wes Garner, DJJester, and all others who have helped learn how to theme at this point. Couldn't have produced anything relevant without you!-Chris
BTW- If you get an FC while MetaMorph is installing the theme modules don't sweat it. The theme keeps installing without a hitch, and after completed and re-booted you'll never get an FC or reboot for any reason. I have had it installed for four days and it has been flawless, because cyanogen and Wes Gardner build a great rom!! I just changed the looks......
I put the launcher in the first pic (Barina's DarkDream Launcher) In a seperate zip, so there would be a choice- MetaMorph it after the theme if you prefer it.
Link to MetaMorphFile4Shared
LockScreenLink
Link to DarkDream Launcher
One important note- this theme morphs the market app-this is great and you will get the results shown below ONLYif you have a version less than 1660 ( for instance I have ver 1620) You need to go into settings/applications/market and look at the top left of the screen for your version number. If you do have ver 1660 or greater, please see what you need to do to theme your market app courtesy of amac25 and david1171. You can see davids explanation right heredavid1171 has offered to taylor a vending apk specificaly per request, so I will let him run with it until he gets swamped. But if there is anything you really want, don't hesitate to pm me or [email protected]- Chris
Done. See you all later
Community Add-Ons
Scripts to back up and restore your home screen (and icons, etc)
Backup
Restore
Instructions: 1. Run launcherb.sh, 2. Flash ROM, 3. Open all apps, 4. Run launcherr.sh.
Note: To run the script example.sh, in the terminal enter
Code:
su
sh <path_to_script>/example.sh
Droid Font Metamorph (From MinusSTL)
Droid Font
Nice to see a lighter colored theme, I like it a lot. Hope you feel better and make sure to say everything on your mind.
tried to flash this... but its not signed?
hks18psigst said:
tried to flash this... but its not signed?
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its a metamorph theme.
kk i see now...
I plan on offering an update.zip version which can be flashed, but I first need to spend 15 minuites and learn how to sign on Ubuntu.
good lookin' theme! thx for the hard work!
mind looking into adding Stericson's Lockscreen?
THX!
vlcmstnsrfr said:
good lookin' theme! thx for the hard work!
mind looking into adding Stericson's Lockscreen?
THX!
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I can make a version for the lockscreen, but it may have to wait until after Christmas (probably not though). Do you want regular, or eclair style?
installing theme but has been stuck on appliying framework-res.apk now for 15 or 20mins
tha realest24 said:
installing theme but has been stuck on appliying framework-res.apk now for 15 or 20mins
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This is a known issue some people are having with metamorph, check out this thread for solutions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
The issue with my black bar mod theme control file has been fixed.
cloverdale said:
I can make a version for the lockscreen, but it may have to wait until after Christmas (probably not though). Do you want regular, or eclair style?
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I'll go with whatever the masses want, but if it was up to me, then ECLAIR style plz! thx!
vlcmstnsrfr said:
I'll go with whatever the masses want, but if it was up to me, then ECLAIR style plz! thx!
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Sounds good, unless I hear an overwhelming response for the regular screen, I will have this up soon. For now, I will be uploading a black-bar version of the lockscreen that will work with this theme (Flash the lockscreen then the theme).
Here is a black-bar version of the lockscreen, but has not been tested. If anyone wants to give it a shot (everything should work fine, at worst case the colors will not be quite right) and report back I would appreciate it.
http://www.4shared.com/file/180774324/721ccdb/stericson-lockscreen-CY4210-bl.html
Hello! Firstly I would like to say great theme! But I have been experiencing problems with Metamorph.
After downloading Version 2.1.1, I opened Metamorph, and did the pick theme, and found the file and metamorph was in the process of unzipping when it said that the theme control file could not be read may be missing. I tired downloading 2.1.1 again and replaced the file but that didn't seem to work..Maybe I am making a noob mistake, as I'm not that familiar with Metamorph.
Envisage said:
Hello! Firstly I would like to say great theme! But I have been experiencing problems with Metamorph.
After downloading Version 2.1.1, I opened Metamorph, and did the pick theme, and found the file and metamorph was in the process of unzipping when it said that the theme control file could not be read may be missing. I tired downloading 2.1.1 again and replaced the file but that didn't seem to work..Maybe I am making a noob mistake, as I'm not that familiar with Metamorph.
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It has to do with certain download managers changing my file name. I will upload a fixed version.
New version is uploaded, theme control issues are fixed, and will not be a problem again.
cloverdale said:
Here is a black-bar version of the lockscreen, but has not been tested. If anyone wants to give it a shot (everything should work fine, at worst case the colors will not be quite right) and report back I would appreciate it.
http://www.4shared.com/file/180774324/721ccdb/stericson-lockscreen-CY4210-bl.html
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Works like a charm! thanks again and happy holidays!
does anyone know if i can apply only the "Black Notification Bar Only" zip without installing metamorph?
For users of the newly released sense froyo ROMs who can't stand the stock sense launcher I whipped up a quick espresso style morph (search for Metamorph here or the market) to hold everyone over until they are done getting this fully working so you don't have to deal with that pathetic stock launcher (odd considering HTC are essentially mobile interface gods to many of us here).
WORKAROUND FOR REPORTED ISSUE:
If you run into any issues it seems unzipping it outside of MM and dropping it into /sdcard/AndroidThemes manually should work around it.
http://labs.cities2night.com/droid/hakke_tenzo _tazz_sense _froyo_2.2_espresso_morph.zip
For those who asked about 2.1, yes should work fine. Nothing but PNGs are in this morph so it will work on any rosie launcher.
Screenshot attached.
Haven't tried it yet but thanks in advance!
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Hey I have downloaded this several times, and I keep getting an error in metamorph, something about the way the .zip is set up... hoping to try it out, it looks really nice, but can't figure it out
Thanks in advance!!!
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Would this work for a 2.1 sense rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741875
I couldn't get this one in this thread to do anything period because it's not signed right according to Metamorph, but the one in the link I posted worked like a charm for xtrSense 4.6.
zerocool79346 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741875
I couldn't get this one in this thread to do anything period because it's not signed right according to Metamorph, but the one in the link I posted worked like a charm for xtrSense 4.6.
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just fyi for anyone running Tenzo 2.2 Sense, this mm theme hangs while applying the htc.resources and then gets caught in a boot loop. I'll try to just apply the rosie theme and see if that takes at all.
EDIT: I knew it was a longshot to use a 2.1 theme on a 2.2 rom, but yeah it didn't take at all. Hopefully either i can figure out how to do hakkeshou's one or he will fix it.
It should work if you press menu in metamorph and then settings then check the box that says Disable all warnings, I extracted the entire zip into its own folder in androidthemes.
jazzyjames said:
It should work if you press menu in metamorph and then settings then check the box that says Disable all warnings, I extracted the entire zip into its own folder in androidthemes.
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Wow thanks, that worked perfectly!
Thanks for feedback. Since I made the morph I just copied the filer to /sdcard/AndroidThemes so the issue seems to be caused by using MM to unzip the theme folder into that folder.
Odd but but at least my hunch was verified to be correct. I'll update the OP.