Adding Wallpapers to Launcher ???? - Android Themes

Wondering how I can add wallpapers to a launcher... I am working on a theme and want to add certain wallpapers to the launcher..is there a way to do this?

Ninthwonder said:
Wondering how I can add wallpapers to a launcher... I am working on a theme and want to add certain wallpapers to the launcher..is there a way to do this?
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I believe you add it in the drawable folder which is in the res folder of the Launcher.apk. Just replace the images that are in there with the ones that you find originally there, but make sure you keep the same name. Just edit the image, and not the name. Hope that helps. (And another themer correct me if i'm wrong)

can you add to the one that are currently there or do are you limited to a set number?

SG_Shadow said:
"I know you can replace the wallpapers there with your own ( I've done this before) but I'm not sure If you'll be able to add more wallpapers to the gallery without replacing the default ones. "
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Same thing was discussed in another forum as seen in the above quote. But like SG_SHADOW said, and as far as i know, replacing the ones there is the best way to go without getting fc's every time you try to change your wallpaper. Hope that helps

It does and thanks for your help

Ninthwonder said:
It does and thanks for your help
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No problem. Glad I could be of help

Is it possible to remove some wallpapers that I never used containing in the launcher.apk? Does that help the performance?

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cant find certain files (for a theme)

i cant find the background for "all programs" in both list view and grid... does anyone know where they are located? preferable grid
and also the background for the all programs header.. i cant seem to find that either!
thanks!
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let me add the background for the smaller people widget i cant find that either lol
maybe no one knows and thats why these arnt changed in other themes? lol
No, I've searched it myself and can't find an answer.
oh thanks for trying!
i wanted to change the background of the programs list also, never found the corresponding image file. please let us know if you find it.
Not sure if i understood this correctly but background for grid view in Launcher ? have a look at pattern_carbon_fiber_dark.png in drawable. Don't use rosie anymore, insteaded i swapped Launcher.apk with advanceLauncher.apk found in the dream section.
fwers said:
Not sure if i understood this correctly but background for grid view in Launcher ? have a look at pattern_carbon_fiber_dark.png in drawable. Don't use rosie anymore, insteaded i swapped Launcher.apk with advanceLauncher.apk found in the dream section.
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this seems to be the right file for the android stock launcher, since we are talking about rosie/sense launcher this doesn't help... thanks for the hint though.
xsirhc6x said:
and also the background for the all programs header.. i cant seem to find that either!
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this might be all_programs_header_title.9.png. at least the name suggests it
afaik you can't just alter these *.9.png files, but you'd need to look that up if it doesn't work.
kendong2 said:
this might be all_programs_header_title.9.png. at least the name suggests it
afaik you can't just alter these *.9.png files, but you'd need to look that up if it doesn't work.
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thanks everyone! maybe il put together a list of where everything is...
and well im not sure but for anyone else who doesnt bother editing .9.png, i find that if the file covers a whole box (like a header) instead of covering part of a box(like bottom rosie buttons) then you can easily change colour by:
(using photoshop)
- create new layer on top of image
- paint it what ever colour
- right click the layer and bring down the transparency so you can see the detail
... this has never given me problems

bigger icons on home screen?

i use bettercut for my desktop icons & i know there has got to be a way to bypass the 48x48pixel rule if you have root. maybe go into the system file & change some script or something? i would like my icons to be likee 60x60. does anyone have some ideas?
come on guys, i know its possible.
search in the market for "bigger icons widget"
jonesyruless said:
i use bettercut for my desktop icons & i know there has got to be a way to bypass the 48x48pixel rule if you have root. maybe go into the system file & change some script or something? i would like my icons to be likee 60x60. does anyone have some ideas?
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Well you might lose some space on the screen.
smackdown85146 said:
Well you might lose some space on the screen.
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i don't mind, the iphone has icons that are that size and it works fine.
You can do this, but it would require you to compile from source. I am not experienced enough to walk you through this. I suggest asking cyanogen or enomther.
why would i have to compile from source? theres no xml to edit to just expand the boundaries?

Menu pop-up buttons - theme

How do you theme the (6) icons that pop-up when you press the Menu button ? I'm referring to Settings, Search, Add, Wallpaper, etc, etc. The images don't appear to be in framework-res.apk. I've looked in a few other folders/files with no luck so far.
And if anyone knows where to get replacement images, can you please point me in the right direction ?
hallstevenson said:
How do you theme the (6) icons that pop-up when you press the Menu button ? I'm referring to Settings, Search, Add, Wallpaper, etc, etc. The images don't appear to be in framework-res.apk. I've looked in a few other folders/files with no luck so far.
And if anyone knows where to get replacement images, can you please point me in the right direction ?
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I believe they are in the vendor.apk and if you have a launcher like launcherpro you'll also have to them those as well.
No idea where to get custom images except from other ROM's or themes from those that have taken the time to colorize or otherwise theme the menu options. Hope it helps some.
I found a "vending.apk" but not the images that I was looking for. I'm using ADW too, by the way.
hallstevenson said:
I found a "vending.apk" but not the images that I was looking for. I'm using ADW too, by the way.
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Sorry my bad, vending is for the settings menu, the images you are looking for are in the framework-res.apk, they begin with "ic_menu_", sorry for the mis-info
No need to apologize I'll look through there again. I've found "ic_menu..." images in there before (in 'drawable-mdpi' ?) but not ALL of them. Of course, there's over 700 to look through.
hallstevenson said:
No need to apologize I'll look through there again. I've found "ic_menu..." images in there before (in 'drawable-mdpi' ?) but not ALL of them. Of course, there's over 700 to look through.
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Other apk files contribute to that menu, depending on the app you have open. They all should start with ic_menu... Are you wanting to theme just the home screen? If so, some are in framework, settings and adw. If you need some help, send me a pm...
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Yes, just the home screen at this point. I did find some of the images in framework-res.apk and I suspected the the launcher app must change things too. That's disappointing because when ADW updates, I have to change/update the image(s) again.
With your experience Macrodroid, how practical is it to take the existing images and edit them with The Gimp, for example ? Can I change the 'object' color and the background (easily) using that ?
hallstevenson said:
Yes, just the home screen at this point. I did find some of the images in framework-res.apk and I suspected the the launcher app must change things too. That's disappointing because when ADW updates, I have to change/update the image(s) again.
With your experience Macrodroid, how practical is it to take the existing images and edit them with The Gimp, for example ? Can I change the 'object' color and the background (easily) using that ?
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I use paintshop pro to edit images. Gimp should work about the same. I also use 7-zip to edit the apk's.
As far as updates for adw goes, just save the images you change in a folder on your PC. When they update, pull the apk from your phone, open the drawable folder for the images, copy your images to the apk and save it. Resign the apk when your done and push it back to your phone. Or, if they don't change the filename on you, you can create an mm theme with a lit less hassle. If you need some help setting anything up, drop me a pm... I'll be more than happy to help you out...
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Xoom Wallpappers

I'm gonna to make some wallpappers for xoom and started out yesterday with this one:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6677148/xoom001.jpg
and with no text (almost same, hard to remake it and do it exacly same..)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6677148/xoom001_notxt.jpg
Looks nice! Interested in seeing the others you come up with as well.
_j_ said:
I'm gonna to make some wallpappers for xoom and started out yesterday with this one:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6677148/xoom001.jpg
It´s still WIP (wroing resolution etc but works nice if you don't crop it)
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Check this out. It should help when you're making them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993596
Tnx, will try to make a new one tonite
Charlie_Don't_Surf said:
Check this out. It should help when you're making them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993596
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Can you upload without the text 'xoom' please?
BUMP THAT said:
Can you upload without the text 'xoom' please?
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Yeap, that will be nice, thanks!
thanx!! Looks good.
New
I moved them to deviant (to be able to see some download / view stats)
http://zorgski.deviantart.com/#/d3gguml
Heres two that i made.
http://justhrertolook.deviantart.com/#/d3gh2gj
http://justhrertolook.deviantart.com/#/d3gh2du
How do you use a different wallpaper for the lockscreen? i see you made a lockscreen only version.
I want to know the same thing- how to change lockscreen?
Rules.r said:
I want to know the same thing- how to change lockscreen?
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I would just set it up as the main wallpaper. I saw a lot of people wanting lock screen centered wallpapers so when i was working on it i figured why not make one. I too wish i could have two wallpapers one for lock screen and one for the home screens. I have seen some apps that do this. MultiPicture Live Wallpaper is one that i can remember. Ill install the app and redo the picture sizes so they can work for you guys.
OK so install the app -MultiPicture Live Wallpaper-
Go to the setting and check the lock screen option.
Set the lock screen as http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13348576/Android/Xoom/lock.jpg
Then set the home screen wallpaper as http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13348576/Android/Xoom/Wallpaper.jpg
Change the transition to none and BAM you are done.
This is from memory but should be pretty close. If you have any problems let me know and ill redo it on my xoom.
Any wallpaper you find online could necessarily work. I use wallpapers that are 1920px x 1280px and seem to work just fine.
mbianchi said:
Any wallpaper you find online could necessarily work. I use wallpapers that are 1920px x 1280px and seem to work just fine.
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Yes but most of us are picky and want them to be in the right size so they look the best they can.

[Q] Change background in some apps

Hey, is there a method to replace the standard white-ish backround of an app (e.g. Settings) with a custom wallpaper?
If I decompile .apk - can I replace a .png? (simply as that?)
I'm obsessed with X10's 1.6 look (that sexy-blue theme) and wondered if I could transform some of my apps (Conversations, Settings, Contacts) to look like that.
I hope someone will reply, thanks! :silly:
P.S. If there's an easy way to create a theme - it would be even nicer!
weekender90 said:
Hey, is there a method to replace the standard white-ish backround of an app (e.g. Settings) with a custom wallpaper?
If I decompile .apk - can I replace a .png? (simply as that?)
I'm obsessed with X10's 1.6 look (that sexy-blue theme) and wondered if I could transform some of my apps (Conversations, Settings, Contacts) to look like that.
I hope someone will reply, thanks! :silly:
P.S. If there's an easy way to create a theme - it would be even nicer!
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I don't know how to create a theme, but on the LT29i, you can replace the "semc_bg_light.png" and "semc_bg.png" files in "/res/drawable-xhdpi" from the "framework-res.apk"; and, I think you might just be able to do this with 7zip, no need to decompile (don't take my word for it because I always decompile anyway).
Antiga Prime said:
I don't know how to create a theme, but on the LT29i, you can replace the "semc_bg_light.png" and "semc_bg.png" files in "/res/drawable-xhdpi" from the "framework-res.apk"; and, I think you might just be able to do this with 7zip, no need to decompile (don't take my word for it because I always decompile anyway).
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Good, thanks a lot! Will try this weekend.

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