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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.
If you have any questions regarding my Black Status Bar Mod (Find it here), I have created a thread in which I can answer. The Black Bar Mod is for CyanogenMOD, but if there are requests for some other ROMs, please let me know.
just a random question: is there a tool that allows me to create my own bar without creating a whole theme? i want a bar that combines the elements of several different ones from diff ROMs..
Doc, are you gonna update your mod with Anderweb's new froyo launcher?
Login Screen disappears.
My login screen disappears after flashing the CM5.07 .zip file. Just to let you know. However i think i was supposed to metamorph the theme....
this is more of a request, but could u make a flashable bar for CM5.0.7test6? like the one in BlueDark? this is what it looks like:
http://s10.directupload.net/images/user/100413/vlnyc22k.png
thanks!
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this is more of a request, but could u make a flashable bar for CM5.0.7test6? like the one in BlueDark? this is what it looks like:
http://s10.directupload.net/images/user/100413/vlnyc22k.png
thanks!
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That is just the bar from my old Blue Haze theme.
ok.. right now i'm running Test6 with SuperBad1.2.5.. can i flash the BlueDark over that to get the bar? furthermore, will the launcher stay the same? i really like the smooth launcher in SuperBad
Make a metamorph with the status bar images in framework-res, then in CM5.0.7 test 7 you can change the text color in the status bar via spare parts.
in the new spareparts where we select text colors. what does the "SPN & PLMN" labels refer too?
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in the new spareparts where we select text colors. what does the "SPN & PLMN" labels refer too?
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Your cellular networks (i.e. Tmobile, etc)
ok cloverdale wut up bro
Q: how can i add ur blackbar and keep the cyanogen stock battery icon. which .png or whatever file do i have to switch out.
and keep in mind that i alter the zip with the 7zip program and sign it with sdk/autosign.jar
so basically shoot me a file name and a file path and i should have it from there bro thanks in advance
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ok cloverdale wut up bro
Q: how can i add ur blackbar and keep the cyanogen stock battery icon. which .png or whatever file do i have to switch out.
and keep in mind that i alter the zip with the 7zip program and sign it with sdk/autosign.jar
so basically shoot me a file name and a file path and i should have it from there bro thanks in advance
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/system/framework-res/res/drawable-mdpi/stat_notify_battery_xxxx.png
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/system/framework-res/res/drawable-mdpi/stat_notify_battery_xxxx.png
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ok thanks and i should have asked this too but can i still do my method ( 7zip to alter .apk and framwork...) after reading that cloverdale has made things like the elixr a metamorph.?
I'm waiting for BlackBar for stable version of CM 5.0.7
bpmtri said:
I'm waiting for BlackBar for stable version of CM 5.0.7
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Also waiting.
Blackbar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=673044
The Blackbar is now a Metamorph so updates for every version are no longer needed. Just download Metamorph & install.
how can i remove the battery percentage from the blackbar.zip
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how can i remove the battery percentage from the blackbar.zip
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Spare parts-->General-->uncheck Battery status display-->reboot phone
Spare parts-->General-->uncheck Battery status display-->reboot phone[/QUOTE]
Thanks bro u on it tough in the thread lol. Dats wus up. But aye bro question tho how can I take cloverdales elixr theme( latest version which is a metamorph I belive ) and make it a flashable zip file ? I got 7zip installed on the pc so I sign my zips that way but I'm lost as to how please help me out.
And one more while I'm at it. How can I take any theme and do wut cloverdid and make it compatible to any eclair or 2.1 rom.
I like 80% of this theme and 20% is scattered between other themes.?
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which one is for the 5.0.7 T6
So I'm finally settling down on a ROM configuration I like. I'm currently using the following:
DamageControl 3.2.3
DroidX Boot Screen
Rotary Lockscreen
ADW Launcher
It's a great combination, but the one thing I miss right now came from the BakedSnack 9.6 ROM and that's the 6 segmented round battery meter in the status bar. Anyone know how to get that or at least something better than the default battery icon?
Thanks!
PSULightingGuy
Total Geek/Nerd, Proud EVO 4G owner, Android n00b.
P.S. This is a duplicate thread from androidforums.com, just figured it might help to ask here as well...
Theme the battery yourself, the icons you need to change are located in the framework-res.apk file, or wait a day or two whilst im making a video tutorial on how to change the battery
Here's a morph of it
download metamorph from market(free)
drop zip in AndroidThemes folder on sdcard
i take no credit for this i only created the morph the actual icons were created by brandenk
http://www.mediafire.com/file/uwz0k1mwtzm/Circle_Batt.zip <<download
icegad said:
Here's a morph of it
download metamorph from market(free)
drop zip in AndroidThemes folder on sdcard
i take no credit for this i only created the morph the actual icons were created by brandenk
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Thanks! Works Beautifully! This makes my dream theme almost complete! Next step, is there a way to bundle a set of updates (I have the zip files) into one zip I can flash over any ROM? Anyone point me to a link about building flashable zips? Time to learn to do these on my own...
So Bump... This isn't working as well as I thought... I ran it all day and it worked fine for the first half of the battery life, but it then went all the way down to 22% while still showing half battery (3 of 6 bars)... Sigh... Anyone else?
PSULightingGuy said:
Next step, is there a way to bundle a set of updates (I have the zip files) into one zip I can flash over any ROM? Anyone point me to a link about building flashable zips? Time to learn to do these on my own...
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yes you can its really simple!!
if you have more than one zip to flash, you have to extract all the apks keeping the exact position of them
(if app apk -> system/app or framework apk -> system/framework)
try to download any rom or theme, open the zip and you will see how it works!!
keep in mind that you need the updater-script --> (download any theme and copy the whole directory "meta inf" in your new flashable zip.
once you have meta inf and system/app system/framework (or anything else) into your zip, Sign it!!!
signing is really simple too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
read all!!!!!!!
then..
i've downloaded this battery stats themed (thank to icegad who made the metamorph) but, android 2.1 has the icons located in a new directory, not drawable-hdpi but drawable-mdpi. so, that archive posted by him doesnt work!
you have need to change that letter if you are using 2.1.
right now im on 75% so i dont know if i've got your problem too.. hope no
I dont speak english very well, but I hope you understand anyway ^^
icegad said:
Here's a morph of it
download metamorph from market(free)
drop zip in AndroidThemes folder on sdcard
i take no credit for this i only created the morph the actual icons were created by brandenk :c<<download
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meta-morph doesn't work on 2.2
Well I never thought I would find myself contributing anything to XDA-Dev but I liked these icons so much I decided to share!
These icons are either hand made by myself, or edited from various sources. They feature a transparent background, so they should work well with most statusbar's out there. I am currently working on finishing the blue style icons across the board, and perhaps the purple as well (like the battery).
I have tested these on VanillaEclaire 4 and FroydVillan 1.1, and these work without MetaMorph etc etc.
These are fairly simple to install:
- Pull your framework-res.apk (should be in /system/framework) to the folder of your choice.
- Open framework-res.apk with WinRAR or 7zip and navigate to res\drawable-mdpi (some may be called drawable-hdpi). Just find the .png files that match the ones in my zip files.
- Drag your favourite .png files into the WinRAR/7zip window and click OK to save
- Push updated framework-res.apk to your device and reboot. (adb remount, then, adb push ..., adb reboot)
- If you wish to include the gmail, email, or sms icons like in the screenshot, please also update gmail.apk, email.apk, mms.apk as appropriate!
Update: Pictures! Tons more icons!
Update 2: Vending.apk icons (Market download notifications) See post
Mass spam of the icons, pick and choose!
Disclaimer:
Please update the filenames of the .png's as appropriate. I have created/included several copies that can be used as you please, so the names don't always match the .apk files.
Please make backups before pushing to /system
I have read posts on this forum regarding editing .apk files and the need to re-sign them, or issues with endless reboots after editing .apk files. I used WinRAR and did not create a new framework file, only edited it. I have had 0 issues.
Mega pack attachment below contains all icons from the other 3 zip files!
Update: Pink/Purple pack!
Reserved.
Hopefully I can upload pictures now.
Credits:
istockphoto.com
psdgraphics.com
My brother for helping me learn to use photoshop!
I can't get it to work? this what I get
E:Wrong digest:
system/framework/framework-res.apk
E:Verification failed
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I'll keep trying.I really wanna see a purple battery instead of green or blue
<3
Hi Jen, sorry was this when you were pushing or pulling the file? Rebooting?
I use a vanilla rom, and the location of framework-res.apk is exactly where you mentioned. I use a program called "ADB File Explorer" to find things on my device.
SpeeDemon said:
Hi Jen, sorry was this when you were pushing or pulling the file? Rebooting?
I use a vanilla rom, and the location of framework-res.apk is exactly where you mentioned. I use a program called "ADB File Explorer" to find things on my device.
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When I was pushing in files..
I haven't tried it since I last posted,just don't have the time at the momment i'll give it another try tomorrow..But im really excited on getting this to work <3 i've been looking for something like this for the longest.
Ok sounds good! If it keeps failing to push, try ADB file explorer:
http://code.google.com/p/adb-file-explorer/downloads/list
Jen, you're not repacking the apk are you? Just need to update, If you look at my sig i've made a video on how to update images on the phone, might help =o)
SpeeDemon, I really like your battery icons, would it be ok to use them on my next video? I'm making a video on how to change the look of the battery status bar icon and rather than making crappy images myself would like to use your ones, I would of course give credit to you for the icons.
.FxN
Hey, sure thing fxn, go wild!
Bump for huge update! Still more to come!!!
These are superb SpeeDemon! Mind if I use a few of them in a theme I'm looking into creating?
Beautiful! Gonna try them ASAP! Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic work, muchly appreciated!
I have one small request… Could you make a blue Alarm Clock status bar icon please? Its the only thing left white on my system and looks weird lol
Soul_Est said:
These are superb SpeeDemon! Mind if I use a few of them in a theme I'm looking into creating?
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Please, feel free, thank you!
SLX69 said:
Beautiful! Gonna try them ASAP! Thanks!
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Thank you! Lemme know how they work out. Especially if you have a dark statusbar as I havent tested them on dark.
shadowch31 said:
Absolutely fantastic work, muchly appreciated!
I have one small request… Could you make a blue Alarm Clock status bar icon please? Its the only thing left white on my system and looks weird lol
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How's this? Added some silver colour to the trim as it seems to fit the style.
That looks stunning!
By the way I'm using a black status bar and the electric blue set just fyi.
not working on my galaxy spica!! is there any resolution problem..
vineet.rox said:
not working on my galaxy spica!! is there any resolution problem..
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Can you please elaborate for me? Are you getting error messages?
How did you update your .apk files and push them back to your device?
Thanks for your interest in the icons!
HTC Desire
Hi, first of nice icons
Second, do I need to put another rom on my Desire ???
It's running with what ever it came with.
Dennis
can i push my framework.apk without adb?
like with root explorer?
kind regards DauL
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Hi, first of nice icons
Second, do I need to put another rom on my Desire ???
It's running with what ever it came with.
Dennis
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Hi Dennis. These icons should work with most ROM's out there available for your device, rooted or otherwise. You will need to familiarise yourself with any of the various methods of pulling framework-res.apk from your phone, and placing the .png files into their correct folder (as outlined in my first post). Then you will need to update the file on the phone with your modified .apk (Google/Android call this "push").
x10i DauL said:
can i push my framework.apk without adb?
like with root explorer?
kind regards DauL
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If root explorer can pull a copy to your SD card, you may be able to pull it and just do a normal file copy to your PC. You would then need to push it back from SD > /system using root explorer. I have never used the app before, but I just googled it now and some screenshots hint at this possibility.
I would still suggest trying to get ADB working - it is worth the hassle and much quicker than mounting/unmounting an SD card all the time!
i made it with root explorer. I made a copy from the system folder to SD card. then i sent the file via bluetooth to my pc. then i replaced some pictures and clicked OK. after this i sent the framework-res.apk back to my device. then i copied this and pasted it in System/framework and replaced the old one.
and now i cant boot anymore.
it just shows the startupshow (modified) and then there is a black screen which is illuminated a little bit..
so what can I do?
hope for a quick answer.
kind regards from sad DauL
Launcher Pro 8.3 Glass Theme
Provided in the zip file are some starter icons with a blank glass template for you to make your own icons.
could you advise me on how to use this theme? I pulled the icons from the zip but what about the theme itself?
nvm. i found out you have to delete the current LP
seoulseek80 said:
nvm. i found out you have to delete the current LP
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Great, was thinking you didn't know how to use custom icons in LP after reading your post.
I understand where your coming from, would have loved to try out your themes... thanx anyways.
Don't kep everything to yourself. Your themes are awesome. Please know that trolls like myself just love your work and really look forward to more from you.
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Honestly, I doubt it was very difficult for you to do in the first place. So getting a thank you from a bunch of random people on the forums shouldn't be a big deal. Unless your doing it for the warm feeling inside lol.
oh welllllllllllll. it probably was buggy anyways.. lol ..
InfDaMarvel said:
Honestly, I doubt it was very difficult for you to do in the first place. So getting a thank you from a bunch of random people on the forums shouldn't be a big deal. Unless your doing it for the warm feeling inside lol.
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Warn fuzzies are big deal to me.LOL
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oh welllllllllllll. it probably was buggy anyways.. lol ..
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No more buggy than without the theme.
Launcher Pro 8.3 reposted.
thank you. will this mess up my licenced launcher pro in some way?
Omnichron said:
thank you. will this mess up my licenced launcher pro in some way?
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No it will not. You will have to uninstall your current version and install this one. Put licence key in again and your good to go.
Umm yea I'm sorry I don't know how to install these icons...I figured you might be able to move some system files around in Root Explorer but I'm not really getting anywhere...modding for dummies help would be helpful people!
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tony45x220 said:
Umm yea I'm sorry I don't know how to install these icons...I figured you might be able to move some system files around in Root Explorer but I'm not really getting anywhere...modding for dummies help would be helpful people!
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1. DL and copy to sdcard root directory or a folder called (exp: My APKs)
2. Goto settings and select allow Unknown sources .
3. Open File Explorer and find the apk and select to open.
4. Also install this app (Home Switcher) that will allow you to switch between which launcher you want active.
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1. DL and copy to sdcard root directory or a folder called (exp: My APKs)
2. Goto settings and select allow Unknown sources .
3. Open File Explorer and find the apk and select to open.
4. Also install this app (Home Switcher) that will allow you to switch between which launcher you want active.
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Preciate the help I had no trouble installing the themed Launcher itself but how do you apply the themed app icons to your applications? I'm running DK28 ViperROM Trinity 2.o and I tried flashing the icon pack zip in CWM3 but "installation failed" any more suggestions?
The only themed icon I saw was the launcher app drawer icon
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tony45x220 said:
Preciate the help I had no trouble installing the themed Launcher itself but how do you apply the themed app icons to your applications? I'm running DK28 ViperROM Trinity 2.o and I tried flashing the icon pack zip in CWM3 but "installation failed" any more suggestions?
The only themed icon I saw was the launcher app drawer icon
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You do not flash the icon zip. There are icons only with a blank starter icon to roll your own icons. Copy the unzip folder to your sdcard folder (exp: LP Icons).
Press and hold the icon you want to change. Select change icons, goto the folder you created called LP icons and select the icon you want. You may also at this time change the label name of the icon pointer to the app.
looking good jstine!
jstine671 said:
You do not flash the icon zip. There are icons only with a blank starter icon to roll your own icons. Copy the unzip folder to your sdcard folder (exp: LP Icons).
Press and hold the icon you want to change. Select change icons, goto the folder you created called LP icons and select the icon you want. You may also at this time change the label name of the icon pointer to the app.
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Ok I created the folder in the root of my SD card with all the folder icons unzipped so that they are showing as png (whatever that is) format...I apologize for my slow slawness wit this but where exactly am I going to press ad hold the icon I want to change in order to apply the modded ones?
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tony45x220 said:
Ok I created the folder in the root of my SD card with all the folder icons unzipped so that they are showing as png (whatever that is) format...I apologize for my slow slawness wit this but where exactly am I going to press ad hold the icon I want to change in order to apply the modded ones?
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Let's say you want to change the phone icon for your LPro. Press and hold and you will get a screen "Edit dock shortcut". Select "Change Icon" then "Custom Icon" now you are in the Gallery. Find the folder that you named before and then select the icon you want to replace the phone icon with. Select the blue phone icon. Now you are done with custom icons. BTW: any icon that you select should have a size of 84x84. I think the ones I put in the zip folder are folder are 128x128. Please resize to 84x84 before using those icons for the screen to look correct. Hope this helps
Edit: Just tried this myself and the icon don't show to the correct size. Will have to look into why?????????
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Let's say you want to change the phone icon for your LPro. Press and hold and you will get a screen "Edit dock shortcut". Select "Change Icon" then "Custom Icon" now you are in the Gallery. Find the folder that you named before and then select the icon you want to replace the phone icon with. Select the blue phone icon. Now you are done with custom icons. BTW: any icon that you select should have a size of 84x84. I think the ones I put in the zip folder are folder are 128x128. Please resize to 84x84 before using those icons for the screen to look correct. Hope this helps
Edit: Just tried this myself and the icon don't show to the correct size. Will have to look into why?????????
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Ight preciate it mane this was a big help...I also figured out that if you longpress on the homescreen to add an application shortcut you can modify the app icon and name of any application on the phone with any icons you have in the gallery...only gripe I have is that the icons only change on top of the launcher homecreens...still a pretty cool feature doe...thanks again mane.
P.S. I have the same icons and they look and work just fine with the size they came after I put it under the DCIM folder on the SD card.
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