[PC BETA APP] AndroSkinner .1 - Mix and merge themes - Android Themes

This is currently for HDPI devices
This is something I made personally to help with constantly merging themes to get the desired look I want. It wasn't until I saw ThemePorter that I thought this would be useful. I plan on developing this to the max if the interest is there. This will allow you to virtually merge any roms no matter what version of android the themed ROM is running (froyo/sense/2.1/2.2). It does this by analyzing the files within the hdpi/mdpi/ldpi folder of the themed ROM and replacing it with the new version only if it exists in the old ROM.
Requirements:
-Windows based PC
-.NET 4.0 framework installed (If you dont currently have it installed, the program should download and install.
-If you have any issues running it, try running as adminstrator
Features
-Mix and match system framework images from different ROMS
-The current version only allows for framework images (status bar icons, buttons, checkboxes, etc..)
Instructions
Important:
**Extract the contents of the zip file to C:\AndroSkinner**
Once the program is installed and loaded, select your current ROM be selecting load from the dropdown. Do the same for the themed ROM. Once both are loaded, click the merge button.
After the program completes the merge, your modified system.framework-res.apk will be in C:\AndroSkinner. You need to push this back to "system\framework\" using ADB.
Important Notes
--I take no responsibility for any damage done to your phone--
There is still a possiblity that you may get a bootloop after pushing modified framework back to your phone so I reccommend creatin a nandroid backup. Depending on the themes you chose to merge the level of elements combined will vary. All I can say is try and report back. There may be something I can do to fix it.
Planned Upgrades
-Make it universal (right now it only supports hdpi)
-Convert mdpi themes to hdpi themes? (Not sure if possible)
-Ability to chose which items you want to merge IE: Only status bar icons, Only buttons, or combination of the both
-Automatically push the new framework to your phone
-Optionally create a metamorph to be used for flashing
-Optionally create an update.zip for flashing
-View which items were merged
-Merging things other then the system framework
-TBD
Please submit any bugs any ideas for future improvement. You are what will make this an useful tool or not
http://www.mediafire.com/file/9j4rrel57sjfhd4/AndroSkinner.zip
If you'd like to support the future development of AndroSkinner please do so below. Every bit helps

Stealing this +)

Maybe this one too

I like this, i'll have to try it. I currently use theme porter

mrono said:
I like this, i'll have to try it. I currently use theme porter
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It's the same concept only it has an UI. If people find it useful I plan on integrating a lot more features.. I was using it to switch my status bar icons from the cyanmod nightlies.. It saved me some time and I figured I would share it..

WOW amazing work those updates couldnt come fast enough lol. What about the xml files?
I keep getting a licensing error"? Quits the app

rjmjr69 said:
WOW amazing work those updates couldnt come fast enough lol. What about the xml files?
I keep getting a licensing error"? Quits the app
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I'll be re-uploading shortly

ComplexMinded said:
I'll be re-uploading shortly
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ok
will be waiting

rjmjr69 said:
ok
will be waiting
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one more sec.. thought I fixed the issue

ComplexMinded said:
one more sec.. thought I fixed the issue
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ok lol take your time rather a good working product

It's back up.. Existing users just replace the contents of the existing folder and run the setup. It will update your existing application.

ComplexMinded said:
It's back up.. Existing users just replace the contents of the existing folder and run the setup. It will update your existing application.
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Same problem here. Win7 64bit with .NET 4 installed.

Hey guys, try again.. If it fails i'll have to build this without some of the tools that make my life easier =P

Worked for me. Thanks!

I keep getting an error. Tried different roms, different themes, XP 32bit and Win7 64 bit.

I'm getting the attached error. You should also add a 'default' radio button in the options, or make them check buttons as to unselect them you gotta restart it.
Win7 64-bit

nugzo said:
I keep getting an error. Tried different roms, different themes, XP 32bit and Win7 64 bit.
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I'll be working on this tonight. The issue stems from it looking for the framework-res.apk in a full ROM. It then looks for the res/drawable-hdpi/ folder within that apk. It looks like there is no res folder in your framework-res.apk.

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I'll be working on this tonight. The issue stems from it looking for the framework-res.apk in a full ROM. It then looks for the res/drawable-hdpi/ folder within that apk. It looks like there is no res folder in your framework-res.apk.
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Thanks a lot. Something i'm doing wrong?

I finally was able to run it all the way through without getting the "res" error, but it did not create a folder under c:\Androskinner. Not sure if it was 100% complete or not.
I do all my Theme tweaks the long way so cant wait until the next update.
Thanks

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[THEME] Rotary Style Lockscreen for EE 3.0 or CE 1.1 [UPDATED: 06/08/2010]

[THEME] Rotary Style Lockscreen for EE 3.0 or CE 1.1 [UPDATED: 06/08/2010]
This is a rotary style lockscreen for use with EE or CE. The one for EE may possibly work on other ROMs. However, it could cause a boot loop if it does not work, so make a backup before trying. It may also break things non-related to the lock screen. This mod involves editing the android.policy.jar file which is why this is specific to EE 3.0 and CE 1.1. If you like this mod but it does not work right on your ROM, send me your jar file and I will mod it for you.
I got the idea for this from this thread, so thanks to JsChiSurf for the files in the thread. I initially tried just flashing his zip, and it did give me the rotary style lockscreen, but it broke a lot of other system related items. So I compared both my file and his to find where the differences were to make this modded one for EE.
You can choose either the transparent background with the date and time showing or the transparent background with only the charge status showing. I am going to try and make these with the option for a background. There is a link to a MetaMorph theme in the second post if you would like to remove the arrows while unlocking. Let me know if any of you have other suggestions.
UPDATED: I removed the flashable zip files and made some MetaMorph themes that do the job for both EE and CE. The EE lockscreen is transparent atm and comes with or without the time and date. The CE one is not transparent and shows your current selected wallpaper or live wallpaper.
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Instructions:
1. Do a NAND backup first!
2. Remove the HtcLockScreen.apk if you have not already
Code:
adb remount
adb shell mv /system/app/HtcLockScreen.apk /system/app/HtcLockScreen.bak
3. Download the appropriate MetaMorph theme
4. Apply the theme in MetaMorph
(NOTE: If your phone does not reboot or MetaMorph does not ask you to reboot, or your phone locks while applying the theme, wait 10 seconds and either pull the battery or send a reboot command.)
5. Reboot & Enjoy
REMOVE ARROWS
1. Apply this MetaMorph theme from here to remove the arrows.
ADD BLUE UNLOCK BUTTON
2. Apply this MetaMorph theme to change to a blue button --> BlueRotary.zip This is loaded in the theme from the first post now
Oh wow, DO WANT.
After people stop texting me i'm definitely flashing this
I would love this for cyanogen eris
going to try and flash it and see if it works as is, just did a nandroid backup
Hey,
Firstly thank you for making this!
ITS AWESOME!
secondly just a quick suggestion, EE has always replaced the kind of stock HTC green with a blue. would it be possible to do this with the lock/unlock button so it fits the whole EE theme?
Smoothcrm7 said:
I would love this for cyanogen eris
going to try and flash it and see if it works as is, just did a nandroid backup
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Check out this link. You should be able to use this. I didnt test it on CE so make sure to make a NAND first before trying. I have used it on Aloysius with no issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670034
Would you mind sharing what/where the changes are? I would like to make one CyanogenEris.
It's fairly straight-forward, but it involves decompiling the Java classes, replacing some of them and then recompiling. If you read stopxstart's thread for the white notification bar, you will see what I am talking about. I will put together a little tutorial later when I get home from work.
ihtfp69 said:
It's fairly straight-forward, but it involves decompiling the Java classes, replacing some of them and then recompiling. If you read stopxstart's thread for the white notification bar, you will see what I am talking about. I will put together a little tutorial later when I get home from work.
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I know how to de-compile it. I just need to know what changes where made to the smali files. Then I can make a metamorph for CE .
Sure, It's the LockScreen class. My files are at home, but you should be able to grab it from the one I posted.
ihtfp69 said:
Sure, It's the LockScreen class. My files are at home, but you should be able to grab it from the one I posted.
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Sweet! Just tried it .. Works! All I replaced was "LockScreen.smali" . If I don't see any errors I will post morph for CyanogenEris.
EDIT:
Ok, this is weird! Any idea why it says "SIM card is PUK-locked."? It only shows it when its plugged in to my laptop.
Try replacing the sub classes as well (I think that's what they are). There should be about five. They have the $ and integers in their name. If that does not help, then it is more ROM specific. To fix it will require editing the original smali instead of just replacing files. A Little more intense, but based on your results so far, it's possible.
Put this file in your MetaMorph theme to change the green button to cyan.
ihtfp69 said:
Try replacing the sub classes as well (I think that's what they are). There should be about five. They have the $ and integers in their name. If that does not help, then it is more ROM specific. To fix it will require editing the original smali instead of just replacing files. A Little more intense, but based on your results so far, it's possible.
Put this file in your MetaMorph theme to change the green button to cyan.
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No dice. Every tried wipe cache. If I find a fix I will post it.
I guess your just PUK'd then. Try this one.
ihtfp69 said:
I guess your just PUK'd then. Try this one.
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LMAO! I will give it a try tomorrow at work.
EDIT:
Just tried it. Here is my new message . Seems I am "Network locked".
And just to add. I tried hooking up to AC, it shows the same thing. Any other ideas?
This is hilarious. I need your original smali file, please.
EDIT: I installed CE 1.0 and grabbed the file I needed. Check out the update!
droidkevlar said:
Check out this link. You should be able to use this. I didnt test it on CE so make sure to make a NAND first before trying. I have used it on Aloysius with no issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670034
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just to let u guys no it wont work on cyanogen eris u will get endless boot cycle nvm guess i got proved wrong, lol
ihtfp69 said:
This is hilarious. I need your original smali file, please.
EDIT: I installed CE 1.0 and grabbed the file I needed. Check out the update!
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I tried your update, it work but one small thing.
If I move the rotary to "Sound Off" it says "Screen Lock" then turning it back on it says "Power Off". LOL!
Yes, yes. Funny man. I know exactly where the problem is. Minor, very minor issue. The method is just referencing the wrong strings. I will fix it after work. I spent a while getting the other issue fixed. I'm an expert at logcat and Java errors now. At least they give you the line number.
By the time this is done, I will have added missed call notifications as well.
EDIT: I uploaded a new file with the strings fixed. For real this time.
ihtfp69 said:
Yes, yes. Funny man. I know exactly where the problem is. Minor, very minor issue. The method is just referencing the wrong strings. I will fix it after work. I spent a while getting the other issue fixed. I'm an expert at logcat and Java errors now. At least they give you the line number.
By the time this is done, I will have added missed call notifications as well.
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Dude you rock! I can't wait .

[Theme][Flash/Metamorph] HTC-Droid v1.0

HTC-Droid
Comprehensive Flash & MetaMorph Theme
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Click in the Thumbnail for individual screenshots:
The Theme Flashed as an update.zip using the stock recovery mode or using MetaMorph.
It has been tested on I897UCJF6 and I897UCJH7. I cannot vouch that it will work on any other ROM.
A number of HTC elements have been blended while retaining a Droid “feel”. For example: It retains the android blue highlights vice the HTC Green. There really are too many changes to describe. Give it a try.
If you don’t like it, Return it back to the stock. I’ve included that too.
Note... Stock MetaMorph Revert: Due to Metamorph limitations the battery will remain 1-100%, but it will look stock (original SRE).
The Theme uses a blend of my custom graphics and source graphics from:
EVO 4G (many customized)
SRE 1-100% Battery (fully customized)
Changes are made to:
framework-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
Settings.apk
Email.apk
Gmail.apk
Mms.apk
MediaProvider.apk
Flash Installation Instructions:
Copy “HTC-Droid_v1.0.zip” or “StockJF6-JH7_Revert.zip” to the root of your internal sdcard
Rename to update.zip
Boot into recovery mode
Select "Reinstall Packages"
Wait for your phone to reboot and Enjoy
MetaMorph Installation Instructions:
Make sure you are using the latest version of MetaMorph (1.9.13 or higher).
WARNING: Make sure USB Debugging is enabled in Settings -> Applications -> Development.
Please use the links below on how to MetaMorph
How to MetaMorph/Theme
[MetaMorph] Post your Morphs
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Flash Downloads:
HTC-Droid_v1.0.zip
StockJF6-JH7_Revert.zip
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MetaMorph Downloads:
HTC-Droid_v1.0_MM.zip
StockJF6-JH7_Revert_MM.zip
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Trying this now.
Works, and looks good.
Two problems I spotted...
1) Text in the notifications pulldown is black, not white like in the screenshot, so it's really hard to read.
2) The HTC icons are not showing up in the settings menu.
Thanks for checking it out...
On 1) Bummer... Not sure what to do about that though. The changes are to graphics only. The apk's don't mess with the font. Has your always been black? Mine has always been white.
On 2) I'll double check the apk and make sure I didn't screw something up. Although I swear I checked it.
Thanks Again
Hmm... after deleting user data the text in the notifications drawer is now white like it should be.
gtg465x said:
Hmm... after deleting user data the text in the notifications drawer is now white like it should be.
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Whooops... That will make it hard to read even with stock gray.
I just rechecked both apks. They seems to work good here. Maybe give it a go again?
Peaster111 said:
Whooops... That will make it hard to read even with stock gray.
I just rechecked both apks. They seems to work good here. Maybe give it a go again?
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No, I mean it's fixed now after wiping user data.
gtg465x said:
No, I mean it's fixed now after wiping user data.
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Sorry.. I completely read that wrong... doh Too many beers
good deal!
Two requests. Can we get a metamorph? I'd help you if I knew how, but sadly I do not. A lot of us use cognition, and it doesn't like update.zip themes.
2, can we get some jpgs? Trying to watch that gif is hard! Lol.
Otherwise, I think it's worth a try. Would have liked a semi transparent notification drawer as well though. Minimalistic got me hooked on that.
E_man5112 said:
Two requests. Can we get a metamorph? I'd help you if I knew how, but sadly I do not. A lot of us use cognition, and it doesn't like update.zip themes.
2, can we get some jpgs? Trying to watch that gif is hard! Lol.
Otherwise, I think it's worth a try. Would have liked a semi transparent notification drawer as well though. Minimalistic got me hooked on that.
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I believe I can work up metamorphs. I used to do them, but I think they are a bit of a pain. I understand a cognition deal though. It might be better if I come up with a zip that'll work with clockwork? I'll attempt both.
You got it I'll upload the jpgs. I'd hate to hurt your eyes... LOL
Can we get a new mirror? Files are currently unavailable.
LinuxNewb said:
Can we get a new mirror? Files are currently unavailable.
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I've just check it.. it seems to be working at the moment. Megaupload does that once in a while. Usually if you give it a couple minutes it'll be back. Let me know if you are still having issues. I've added the metamorphs to the post, but the flash versions are too large.
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EDIT: I'm having issues adding attachments for some reason... I'll need to try later. Hopefully its an "XDA system" thing.
Peaster111 said:
I've just check it.. it seems to be working at the moment. Megaupload does that once in a while. Usually if you give it a couple minutes it'll be back. Let me know if you are still having issues. I've added the metamorphs to the post, but the flash versions are too large.
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Nope still unavailable after a few hours.
Not working for me either...
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Nope still unavailable after a few hours.
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That sucks... I'll work on other options, hopefully. I can't host the flash files here and XDA is not cooperating with attachments today for the metamorphs.
Maybe there is something in the air today.
Megauploads is having issues with capacity this afternoon.... hopefully it'll be up later. I don't have another answer at the moment... unless someone can host the files.
Hey I downloaded this morph and it looked pretty sick but then I decided to flash it back to stock. When i did that though, all my settings icons disappeared. Do you know how to get them back?

[Kitchen] Serendipity Add-on/Mods Kitchen

Welcome to the Serendipity Add-on/Mods Kitchen!​The kitchen's purpose is to provide an easy to use Add-on/Mod implementation. You simply pick the things you would like to include.
Then you are presented with a Flashable .zip file. Follow the instructions bellow and your done.
Update: The Kitchen has been closed. Send me a private message for anything you need.
Installation:
1. After you make your selections, a file is presented for download.
2. Drop the Serendipity.zip as is onto the SD card.
3. Reboot into recovery.
4. Select Install .zip from SD
5. Select .zip on SD
6. Confirm install
7. Reboot
8. Enjoy!
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If you have any problems please report them here!
Please Post your build number given to you with your download.
Don't have Serendipity but feel your ROM would benefit from a customized kitchen?
Feel free to contact me at www.Android-Dev-Roms.com.
Serendipity Signature!
Tired of trying to keep up with the ever changing version number of Serendipity in your signatures?
By placing this image code in your signatures you will get a dynamically updating Serendipity image! See it below! Replace "(" & ")" with "[" & "]"
Code:
(IMG)http://www.android-dev-roms.com/sig.png(/IMG)
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First.
So Chance, how about my question on changing the font color?
xdahgary said:
First.
So Chance, how about my question on changing the font color?
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Oh sorry haven't looked at it sorry been busy with everything
ChanceM said:
Okay I will be swapping out the red text for white all the way to 0.
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lol. that wasn't me, but thanks I also like white all the way to zero on the android battery mod. My question was on how to change the color of the sub text in the Settings menu. It's probably some tweaking of some xml file. metamorph maybe?
chance, im assuming this comes with the latest serendipity as well?
edit, downloaded see its just an updater. thank you for your hard work, this is awesome
I cant download using my phone because the download button is hidden by ads when i view the site on the mobile browser. This happens in both mobile and full views.
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I cant download using my phone because the download button is hidden by ads when i view the site on the mobile browser. This happens in both mobile and full views.
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Very Sorry! I have pushed them as far right as possible let me know if that works better. Sorry for the Ads just trying to pay for the hosting for the kitchen.
Works now when viewing the full site, still not the mobile but that isn't a big deal. I understand the need for the ads though! What better way to get clicks than to cover up the submit button
now though it is giving me an error "content error - the requested file is too large for conversion in the gateway/proxy". Sorry for causing all this trouble! Is there anything i can do to help?
Just want to say thanks for all of your hard work new to the ROM thing here , love Serendipity makes my phone run 1000% better than before!
Now to find the equivalent of Serendipity for my wife's xperia x10a
BTW funds are low right now but I plan on making a donation soon
Just updated to 5.10 and tried out the Add-on Kitchen for the first time. Very impressed and thanks for streamlining! No problems to report at this time.
So I've been working hard to change the look of my phone. I came across this post under the i9000 themes forum for VA Green:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11129613&postcount=811
After some tinkering I got this nice epic unlock. But the Orb and Glass unlock kept the month and date. So can anyone help me with remove that? I don't know how to edit xml, but I'm willing to learn.
xdahgary said:
So I've been working hard to change the look of my phone. I came across this post under the i9000 themes forum for VA Green:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11129613&postcount=811
After some tinkering I got this nice epic unlock. But the Orb and Glass unlock kept the month and date. So can anyone help me with remove that? I don't know how to edit xml, but I'm willing to learn.
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The layouts for the lockscreens are in the framework-res.apk so decompile that and then try removing the <textview> that correspond to the date and time.
Used rom kitchen for the first time today. Was excellent and worked like a charm.
Sent from my Captivate
ChanceM said:
The layouts for the lockscreens are in the framework-res.apk so decompile that and then try removing the <textview> that correspond to the date and time.
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Yeah, racked my brains out. How do I decompile?
xdahgary said:
Yeah, racked my brains out. How do I decompile?
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try these http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
Okay I have changed
Version A
Version D
Version Droid
Gingerbread
They are now 100 - 0 in all white.
Cheers,
ChanceM
Nice work Chance. This was great to build a mod update pack.
Running rgb v4 kernel and serendipity 5.10. The update packages compiled thru ur site aren't updating the mods I select. Haven't tried an app but the batt mod, clear not, animations do not change
Edit: 2.6.32.9 build on the kernel
Nice work Chance x4. U 2 are what make this rom so good.
MBC663 said:
Running rgb v4 kernel and serendipity 5.10. The update packages compiled thru ur site aren't updating the mods I select. Haven't tried an app but the batt mod, clear not, animations do not change
Edit: 2.6.32.9 build on the kernel
Nice work Chance x4. U 2 are what make this rom so good.
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I need the build number from the kitchen so I can look at the log.
Edit tested all of the above and its working fine. Was there an assert error?

Trying to create a custom theme for my phone. Need help!

As the title reads, I've recently rooted my HTC One; and installed the Ecliptic ONE Inverted rom (the kit kat version) along with the custom theme that you can install with it. Though theres a few parts of the theme that I want to change. They aren't drastic changes, just small things changing the opacity of notification bar and the dock. Along with color alterations to a few things like the color of the text on keyboard and keypad to red, changing the color of the clock in the notification window, changing the color of the quick setting toggles when they're on, and some color alterations to the icons on some apps. I'm mostly doing this because my HTC One is red and it looks weird when a lot of the elements of the theme are blue (to me it looks weird just because of the color of the phone, don't judge). I'm also to looking at changing some of the icons in the notification either to a different icon, or just to the stock HTC sense icons.
My problem has been that I've trying to do this, but I kinda got confused by a lot of this; and I'm still relatively new when it comes to creating a theme or rom for android devices.
So far I have the Android SDK installed, and I have the android utility installed. Though I've been having problems with android utility, the utility keeps spitting out a ton of errors whenever I trying installing the framework-res.apk to the utility, and whenever I try to decompile a apk it doesn't fully decompile the whole apk. I'm using OSX 10.9.1, I also have photoshop CS6 for image editing. If needed I can supply more specifics as to the errors that are popping up or anything else you guys need.
If anyone out there has experience in this matter thats willing to help me out in any way or collaborate with me on this project just reply to this thread. Any help or advice or help that can be given will be appreciated.
DISCLAIMER: This custom theme is going to be for my own personal use only. This will not be distributed to the general public.
Why not use linux or windows? I used VTS to do personal edits and it's fantastic. It will pull the appropriate framework apks from your phone through usb also. It does take a bit of programming knowledge to do this type of thing as you may run into bugs when messing with frameworks. Just my two C. Good luck!
Why don't you look into this:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/resxploit-allows-theming-without-decompiling-apk-files/
I totally hear you on the color/theming thing. I have the blue ONE and a red or otherwise colored 'theme' seems strange. I use my Beanstalk build; it offers quite a bit of customization. Not every single thing you may want to customize, but the vast majority. Not trying to pimp my build, just sharing how I dealt with similar feelings.
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Why not use linux or windows? I used VTS to do personal edits and it's fantastic. It will pull the appropriate framework apks from your phone through usb also. It does take a bit of programming knowledge to do this type of thing as you may run into bugs when messing with frameworks. Just my two C. Good luck!
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I would use Linux if I could but at the current moment I don't have a Linux machine readily available that I can use. That and I don't feel like screwing with the bootloader on my mac in order to install Linux on it; or spending the disk space for partitions to run Linux off of. I'll see if I can get for the mac though and go from there.
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Why don't you look into this:
http://www.xda-developers.com/androi...ing-apk-files/
I totally hear you on the color/theming thing. I have the blue ONE and a red or otherwise colored 'theme' seems strange. I use my Beanstalk build; it offers quite a bit of customization. Not every single thing you may want to customize, but the vast majority. Not trying to pimp my build, just sharing how I dealt with similar feelings.
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I'm glad to hear you know where I'm coming from. I'll also look into the link you posted as well.
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I'm glad to hear you know where I'm coming from. I'll also look into the link you posted as well.
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Didn't know you had a Mac. When looking around, I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
Also, from what I read, APK Tool has versions for Mac and Windows. Hope you have success. Be cool
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Didn't know you had a Mac. When looking around, I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
Also, from what I read, APK Tool has versions for Mac and Windows. Hope you have success. Be cool
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I actually tried the using the apktool a few days after posting this thread. Sadly I had no success. After I installed the framework files that came with the rom and theme I'm using the only thing it would extract was the smali file; and the folder would be empty in most cases. You're input is appreciated though.
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I actually tried the using the apktool a few days after posting this thread. Sadly I had no success. After I installed the framework files that came with the rom and theme I'm using the only thing it would extract was the smali file; and the folder would be empty in most cases. You're input is appreciated though.
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What version apktool did you use? The latest that works for me is 1.5.1. Try that and see if it works.
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What version apktool did you use? The latest that works for me is 1.5.1. Try that and see if it works.
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The version I was using was v 1.3.2, but I tried it with the latest version like you suggested and it extracted everything except the META-INF folder.
Also the classes.dex isn't showing up either.

[THEMES][TWRP 3.x] Landscape Themes for Tablets (WIP)

When it comes to a custom recovery, Team Win Recovery Project (aka TWRP) is, IMHO, the best option available. It's 100% open source, just about anyone can build it, and it's also theme-able, since it's XML driven.
Most people that make themes for TWRP, do it for a phone (portrait style) and not a tablet (landscape style). That's the whole reason behind this thread, to make more themes available to tablet users.
Starting out, I'll be adding links to some portrait themes that I've ported over to landscape. The theme itself will not be my original work, but themes created by others (used with permission of course!) and credit to the author will be noted for each set of themes. All of the zips under the Downloads section are flash-able and can be installed from within TWRP itself.
NOTE: After flashing the zip file, or doing a manual install (see below), you will need to hit the "Home" button (no need to "Wipe Cache/Dalvik). Then, select "Advanced", followed by "Reload Theme" for your new theme to be loaded while still in recovery.
Since Android is also open source, each device is a little bit different, and the themes may need to be installed manually (again, see below). And since this is XDA, I need to make this statement:
KNO'DIS: I, OR ANYONE ELSE AT XDA, WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR "BRICKING" YOUR TABLET!! IF YOU MANAGE TO MAKE A BRICK, DUE TO YOUR "FUN-DA-MENTAL" INABILITY TO READ, GO BUILD A BBQ PIT WITH IT!!​ (Or ask for help, there's a lot of friendly people around here)​
Manual Install
The flash-able zip would install to the following path:
Code:
/data/media/0/TWRP
# And then it creates:
theme/ui.zip
# So, end result would be:
/data/media/0/TWRP/theme/ui.zip
You can use a root file explorer (such as ES) to create this path, if your device uses the "/sdcard" path instead of "/data/media/0". After this has been done, you may be able to flash the zip file with TWRP (untested).
Alternately, you can download the zip(s) you want, and extract to a convenient location on your PC. Then place the "theme" folder in: /data/media/0/TWRP, so TWRP can find it.
Themes Created by G.M.L
Abstract Blue (6-26-16)
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Abstract New (7-3-16)
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Black Metal (6-26-16)
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Green (6-26-16)
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Music Edition (6-26-16)
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Red (7-3-16)
Stone (6-26-16)
Under Construction
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Wood
Request a Theme
If you've noticed a nice TWRP theme that's made for a phone and you would like to use it on your tablet, just post a link and I'll try to port it for you.
Downloads
Ported Themes
Source Links
fichl's Thread (which includes "landscape" themes as well)
G.M.L's Thread
Credits
@fichl (Recognized Themer)
@G.M.L
TeamWin
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Reserve #2 (Just in Case) :good:
Waiting for material theme
arycool said:
Waiting for material theme
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Don't hold your breath...
The Materialized theme is far beyond the standard TWRP Theme (obviously). To port it to landscape would require a major rewrite of most, if not all the XML files, as well as resizing all the images.
That endeavor would take weeks (or months) to complete
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Don't hold your breath...
The Materialized theme is far beyond the standard TWRP Theme (obviously). To port it to landscape would require a major rewrite of most, if not all the XML files, as well as resizing all the images.
That endeavor would take weeks (or months) to complete
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Ouch...thanks for your explanation :good:
I though it just replaced a few things
And Iam wrong
arycool said:
Ouch...thanks for your explanation :good:
I though it just replaced a few things
And Iam wrong
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No worries, if we could be lucky enough for it to be "a few things" I'd have took the plunge already
~oops~
Every zip I've tried to download says it is corrupted when I try to flash or unzip it. Anyone else seeing this?
Never mind... got it downloaded and installed but it still shows up in portrait. What am I doing wrong?
grimdbd said:
Every zip I've tried to download says it is corrupted when I try to flash or unzip it. Anyone else seeing this?
Never mind... got it downloaded and installed but it still shows up in portrait. What am I doing wrong?
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They were working fine last I checked, but I'll check again. What are you trying to install on and what are you using for an archive tool?
TWRP for NEXUS 7 3G
Please help to make the landscape mode TWRP Recovery v2.8.7.0 or for v.2.8.7.4-v.3.0.0.0-v.3.0.2.0[/URL] NEXUS 7 3G. He wrote on the forums in its branch for the Nexus, but either one can not or do not want.
@NepoRood,
@G.M.L requested that i get with you about converting his AICP phone theme to tablet layout. Here is a link to the theme G.M.L created https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120700351 and he also gave permission.
When you have time and if you feel like it would be appreciated. Thanks:fingers-crossed:
_Sherrif said:
@NepoRood,
@G.M.L requested that i get with you about converting his AICP phone theme to tablet layout. Here is a link to the theme G.M.L created https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120700351 and he also gave permission.
When you have time and if you feel like it would be appreciated. Thanks:fingers-crossed:
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Yeah, I'll take a crack at it for you. Give me a few days, also keep in mind: it's been a while since I've messed with any themes...
NepoRood said:
Yeah, I'll take a crack at it for you. Give me a few days, also keep in mind: it's been a while since I've messed with any themes...
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Not a problem. Take your time brother, no rush just when you have the time to look into it.:good:

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