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So I'm trying to learn more on development for my phone hero cdma found several guides to theming roms and creating apps. But I don't have any formal schooling on it so alot of the guides loose me if anyone has time or a link or a trick they could share to help my cause would be greatly appreciated
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https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en
I found that link and it has helped me out. Good luck hope so see some of your work in the future.
If you have questions PM me and I can try to help. I have had help recently so if I can help someone else with what I was going through I would be happy to.
thats the guide im using but im having a problem with xml files, reading and editing them.since this is my first attempt at theming so im taking a pre-existing theme and editing it. just cant seem to figure out what numbers to change
spleef said:
thats the guide im using but im having a problem with xml files, reading and editing them.since this is my first attempt at theming so im taking a pre-existing theme and editing it. just cant seem to figure out what numbers to change
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I never messed with xml's to much, I was also trying to figure out what was what. We had a couple of guys around that were awesome at editing those files. I think your best bet would be trial and error as there are so many items inside an xml, but I think the description should be the same throughout all xml's.
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So I took an easy out and tried the ultimate theme injector. Worked great ported an epic 4g theme into aosocmod 2/16 is posted in themes section
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spleef said:
So I'm trying to learn more on development for my phone hero cdma found several guides to theming roms and creating apps. But I don't have any formal schooling on it so alot of the guides loose me if anyone has time or a link or a trick they could share to help my cause would be greatly appreciated
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I was just pointed to this today by thoughtlesskyle - it's going to make my themes look so much better now once I learn all this stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
[REQ] Will someone please make a theme that's either all white or a green theme. I'm kinda blued out as well as black. Id really appreciate it. And if anyone has time to teach themeing then id b happy to help. Thanks
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+1 On learning themeing; I'd love to be able to theme my own phone instead of waiting or wishing a theme had this or that
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+1 on learning, I've got all the programs that are recommended but lack the knowledge on how to use them...
Out would help to know what rom you are running
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I'm running CM7 but I'd relay just like to know how to theme apps,
adude247 said:
I'm running CM7 but I'd relay just like to know how to theme apps,
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and how to edit xmls. I already us apk manager for when I mod .pngs and .9pngs for widgets, to resign an app so it'll install but as far as app backgrounds, ie. the market, I have no clue
I am sorry I didn't mention that I am on cm7. Also, I really want to learn how to theme and if anyone is willing to consult w me and help me I'd compensate them for the time. I am a hands on learner. I have several books but I work better being instructed. Thank you.
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I am sorry I didn't mention that I am on cm7. Also, I really want to learn how to theme and if anyone is willing to consult w me and help me I'd compensate them for the time. I am a hands on learner. I have several books but I work better being instructed. Thank you.
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So are you interested in learning how to build apk's for the theme chooser or or just theming out the rom files?
I would be willing to attempt to answer some questions if you are a hands on learner... No compensation required!
Do you have a more specific question and what OS will you be theming under?
I appreciate ur response. See, I don't even know what to ask or tell. I am using windows 64 bit however I attempted to install Ubuntu on one side of my laptop but was having issues connecting to internet so I bought a book and well I would prefer to use what ever is used most frequently by developers and is the best for what I'm going to be doing. And I would like to at some point obtain a certificate in development so yes to both types of themes but I would want to start w the basics. Really I am open to what u suggest bc I have my graduate degree but it's in a completely different field and I want to theme , do ROMs and be like one of the developers for my career too. Feel free to email me if you want. Tennisjun[email protected]
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I think it would be awesome to have a theme class. I would be a student.
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OK we just need the professor. LOL. Anyone care to volunteer?
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OK we just need the professor. LOL. Anyone care to volunteer?
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In no way do I want to touch that!
But as said if you have some more specifically targeted questions pertaining to learning, I will attempt to answer. I run Linux and probably would be of no help on windows with the exception of the similar commands.
If you already have ubuntu or a similar setup, I can provide some terminal examples.
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In no way do I want to touch that!
But as said if you have some more specifically targeted questions pertaining to learning, I will attempt to answer. I run Linux and probably would be of no help on windows with the exception of the similar commands.
If you already have ubuntu or a similar setup, I can provide some terminal examples.
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i do my android stuff in both linux and windows (windows a by product of what i can use when not at home )
a lot transfers over, specifically apktool/apkmanager (granted apkmanager is easier to use in windows)
but gimp/image editing is similar and so is packaging a zip up
tennisjunkie said:
[REQ] Will someone please make a theme that's either all white or a green theme. I'm kinda blued out as well as black. Id really appreciate it. And if anyone has time to teach themeing then id b happy to help. Thanks
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Maybe this is what you're looking for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
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nitsuj17 said:
i do my android stuff in both linux and windows (windows a by product of what i can use when not at home )
a lot transfers over, specifically apktool/apkmanager (granted apkmanager is easier to use in windows)
but gimp/image editing is similar and so is packaging a zip up
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I figured apktool and the like would be similiar, I've never used apkmanager so I wouldn't know on that one.
My setup is a little different. well I triple boot windows 64, Ubuntu 64, & My experimental linux on dedicated drives. But ever since I started playing with android, I use Linux! Hate windows!
Edit: With the exception of my nautilus hang! err...
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I figured apktool and the like would be similiar, I've never used apkmanager so I wouldn't know on that one.
My setup is a little different. well I triple boot windows 64, Ubuntu 64, & My experimental linux on dedicated drives. But ever since I started playing with android, I use Linux! Hate windows!
Edit: With the exception of my nautilus hang! err...
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yeah if u can theme in one u can theme in the other (mostly)
A question for all the people that were interested in learning?
I don't recall anyone mentioning the OS they prefer to theme under, but if you are interested in potentially building or playing with source then I highly recommend linux.
I have some free time today and I was thinking of putting together a sorta linux how to for themeing. Seems like alot of people prefer windows, so I thought I would ask if anyone would find it useful first? It would cover installing the sdk, apktool and some essentials as well as decompiling and recompiling, so on...
windows is allot easier to work with! imho! there allot of threads around the site which help you to learn how to theme! just takes a little reading on your part! i would start with something small first like just changing some png images from framework-res.apk all you need is 7zip nothing else! the only thing you need sdk and apk.manager and smali/baksmali for is to edit xmls or to edit 9pngs or edit smali files like jars and stuff. but for basic just swapping images, im pretty sure all you need is 7zip! i would definately start there and learn what images do what. then you can graduate to editing 9pngs and there is about 10 if not more tutorials around the site for that!
*****ATTENTION****Please do NOT post this apk anywhere else. If you find something wrong it should be posted in this thread, please do NOT rate or give a review in the playstore on your experience with this apk. Please leave feedback or let me know if I missed/messed something up. The tor project was more than difficult about posting this, so here is the usual disclaimer; NEITHER I OR THE TOR PROJECT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOST DATA OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE DUE TO THIS APK (it really does get redundant).**So here is the completely revamped Orbot.
Thanks:
The tor project (this is their app, I just made it look way better)
Iconfinder.com
Zedge for the wallpaper
SCREENSHOTS AND DOWNLOAD;
Sick with it! So much better than the Orbot character! Thanks!
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Sick with it! So much better than the Orbot character! Thanks!
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Thanks. I have 2 alternate versions I forgot to post, I'll have them up by the end of the weekend.
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Hi, kinda new to the android scene and loving my RAZR I! Still coming to grips with things you can do to it do would like a discussion on what and how to do things.
Look forward to your posts.
Andy
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Stop taking drugs. Thank you.
Well, for starters, you could take a look in the various sections and topics around here to get a clue of what you can and can't do. No need to open up a topic for that unless you have a very specific question that hasn't been answered yet. But you don't seem to have a specific question so go ahead and take a look around here. Oh, and welcome on XDA!
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Stop taking drugs. Thank you.
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Worst idea ever.
Try using apex launcher as you can set custom icons and install tha icon ultimate for custom icons has so many.
Can make your android look really good with no root
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example of what can be done without root. ( system ui parts cannot be changed without root)
Hello guys,
This thread, is intended for you to meet the members of team ReVoluTioN, and perhaps ask questions, requests and all that stuff contained inside one thread. This will show more support from you guys, who would like certain things included inside the Rom, so instead of sending PM's to one of us, to get more noticed post the request and why you think it is a good idea, and i will noticed by more people, hence more of a chance it will be implemented.
Team ReVoluTioN is a group of people, consisting of themers, modders, testers, and developers. Currently we are a small team, but are aiming high and our expectations of the ReVoluTioN Rom Series are also very high. Our main goal is to make a Rom which is both unique and a fast, nice system to work with. Now I'm guessing you want to know who is in this team?
The current people in the ReVoluTioN Team are:
Russell664
Neoyoli
Barbrick
Airhn
Whoamigriffiths
Brnt
Nikhil16242
Mazer.one
So now you know who is involved in the ReVoluTioN Rom project, I bet your asking yourself, who does what then? Well hang on my friend you will know soon enough.
Developers
The people here, listed below, try new things out and try to tweak, and make the system as awesome as it can be. These are the main guys who push the development forwards, and implement new mods among other things into the Rom. So If you appreciate their time and effort, smash the thanks button for them.
Russell664
Nikhil16242
Testers
The guys listed below, test every aspect of the system, and provide bug reports and force closes etc... It takes a great deal of time, to test the system, so don't for get to hit the thanks button for these guys too.
Neoyoli
Barbrick
Airhn
Whoamigriffiths
Brnt
Themers
A special hand out to these guys, they have made the ReVoluTioN Rom look awesome. The time and effort from these people below is amazing, so don't forget to hit thanks for them too.
Mazer.one
Brnt
Modders
We mod existing apps, and make sure they work correctly with the system, if we are satisfied with the results, you guys will have the updates. These people beow work hard to provide you with modded app, which are both useful and stable.
Airhn
Brnt
Russell664
Server Hosting space
The can be expensive, but our friend Barbrick is giving us unlimited space to store all our releases of our Rom, and a very fast server. Without this, you guys would not be able to download any Revolution Rom, so hit a special thanks for him!
Barbrick
Donators hall of fame!
mblex
penguin449
Now as you can see we al have our own roles, some of us do multiple things to keep the development of this Rom going, we all work very hard to make sure all releases are both fast and stable. If you want to thank us, smash the thanks button right in the face, when ever one of us post, to show to appreciate the time and effort we put in, to bring you one of the most themed and fast Roms available for the desire C.
Rules and stuff about the team and new releases upcoming...
I have a request. Aimed at brnt, could you get this mod to work with your status/notification bar? ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139048 )
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Well, yeah I can, but I'll have to use einstein's SystemUI as a new base and I'll probably have to adapt files from the old one and do some things all over again. I'll ask Einstein for permission to use his work as a base.
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my request:
1)is there any dev that we have theme chooser engine and using CM9/CM10 themes?would be great if it is possible.
2)Full ICS caller ID.
tnx
Keep up the great work!
Would it be possible to implement something like https://lh3.ggpht.com/Dy8XcbRSBBXeB5lFSZLCOaZjpz3OaC-ZZBRVJzK_ob_Iberu_65Hl2O8K6XW8bm6uJs this into a revolution rom?
Edit: Any reasons why the Camera App's resolution is max 3MP?
this is a good idea russel
super like to this thread
Quick Settings pls
https://lh3.ggpht.com/Dy8XcbRSBBXeB5lFSZLCOaZjpz3OaC-ZZBRVJzK_ob_Iberu_65Hl2O8K6XW8bm6uJs
These're NOT integrated quicksettings. This is what you want.
Good luck team! And remember, when you need help, ask me
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Good luck team! And remember, when you need help, ask me
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Na , me and you are just here to look pretty ;p
whoamigriffiths said:
Na , me and you are just here to look pretty ;p
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Well at least you are in the team
I'm feeling so sad now ;(
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These're NOT integrated quicksettings. This is what you want.
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I removed quick settings today and installed this under the stock SystemUI.apk, it is much more elegant and the transition is supersmooth without the clutter.
Although it is not a perfect solution since below JB it is not possible to disable the status bar icon of Notification Toggle, only make it invisible as you can see on the 2nd screenshot (a gap from the left), but still it is more slick then it was. You can even download Sense icon pack within the app - which I guess could be used to change the icons on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139048
For sensed Revolution, it would be nice to see both versions in Aroma
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I removed quick settings today and installed this under the stock SystemUI.apk, it is much more elegant and the transition is supersmooth without the clutter.
Although it is not a perfect solution since below JB it is not possible to disable the status bar icon of Notification Toggle, only make it invisible as you can see on the 2nd screenshot (a gap from the left), but still it is more slick then it was. You can even download Sense icon pack within the app - which I guess could be used to change the icons on this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139048
For sensed Revolution, it would be nice to see both versions in Aroma
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The solution is intall that as on the SystemUi.apk, on the native files with XML(or other, i don´t know that)
You can see the code from a Touchwith ROM or a LG UI3.0 Rom(LG OPtimus L5 for example)
Do you mean the gap on the top left in the status bar can be eliminated or something else, I didn't get it sorry.
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Jaizu,
it isn't that easy to add extra code to a app, there is more than just dragging and dropping mate. If it was that easy, we would have alot more in revolution than what we currently have. I am having problems de-compiling apks, and also compiling them in linux, if any one has a solution for this please tell me.
I have had to compile some apps in a VM with windows XP, for now but I would rather not do that lol.
I understand having requests, but you have to remember we can't work all the time on the Rom, due to other things needing to go on.
What issues are you running into (what errors) and is this on MINT?
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I have a GUI for my adb interface, however I can't decompile HTC stuff properly on MINT I can't work out why. I can build my ROMs in Linux, which is very fast. I am using XP in a virtual machine but would like a solution for my decompile issues and re compile ones too, I have all the CM source and HTC kernel source which I might try a new kernel out on, but I can't think of how I can get apktool to work. The APIs decompile and compile again on XP with no issues but not on Linux? I have all the dependies installed including all the updates, java is also there three versions one for the kitchen, one for mine craft it runs better, and the other is recommended for android app development. Now I have tried apktool 1.5.2 and that also fails, any ideas guys I can use the VM of XP for a while but it is a hassle really because it us so much easier doing it all in one place. So any suggestions guys? I might work it out, its really annoying though lol
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The errors relate to back smali files and the resource files when compiling, decompile works sometimes but not all the time. If I due compile the apk then compile the same thing on mint it will fail no matter what, whereas on XP it never does.
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I'll see if I can recreate the problem a little later tonight, and if I can I'll see what we can do to get it working for you.
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