Can somebody help me I'm trying to do a MetaMorph theme I already made all the files including the .xml file just like it says but when I try to apply it it stays with the first file and don't apply it HELP!!!!
carreno_337 said:
Can somebody help me I'm trying to do a MetaMorph theme I already made all the files including the .xml file just like it says but when I try to apply it it stays with the first file and don't apply it HELP!!!!
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Next time you should try the SEARCH function before posting a new thread.
Either way you should probably check this thread out, see if your problem has been solved already. If not, post your question there.
A tip: Be more concise.
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I tried reading through the other forums and posts. I have seen quite a few on wm 6.5 but not on Android 1.6 Donut. Can anyone help me with this? I tried using the instructions on
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Barebones#.2Fsystem.2Fapp.2F
I successfully removed the com.amazon.mp3.apk after trying several times, but have tried other apps and nothing thus far. Any help would be great. Also, if this post is unneccessary, teach me how to delete it and I will. Just looking for help. Thank you.
Bare bone and mod
Hi im no dev and much of a noob
but
easiest way I found is to open your rom and resign it. Then test a couple of time and you'll work out by yourself which one are safe to keep and which one are not. Apk are in the system folder and some in the data one.
thanks to stericson, it's easy as cake
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
Mod wise, you can change the font (font folder), edit most apk (use 7zip to open the apk or rename it to a zip file, open it, change watever you want, rename it and sign), change the boot screen (framework-res.apk explicit tut somewhere. you got two png image to change, android-logo-mask and android-logo-shine). Can also change build.prop to enhance 2g/3g performance. work very well.
barebone
Hey sipvn,
I didn't really get what I am supposed to do though boss. I appreciate your help.
dnt understand what you want do......uninstall default app??
Just remove unnecessary apps
Use Stericson signer to resign zip file.
Flash
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geppo1975 said:
dnt understand what you want do......uninstall default app??
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Yeap, just want to take off the apps I knmow she wont need on the phone. For what ever reason she doesnt want internet or data on her phone so I wont argue. But I want to make sure she doesn't accidentally activate anything and ring the bill up you know. Thank you.
Macrophage001 said:
Just remove unnecessary apps
Use Stericson signer to resign zip file.
Flash
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Sorry for wrong section. Where do I go to do it right? And, how do I use stericson signer? Thank you
What I am trying to do (on DC v1.1b5) is combine 3 (or more) signed zips (espresso, clear notification bar, and a taskbar) into an unzipped rom so I can sign it later and flash the whole rom with my changes. (NO I'M NOT GOING TO POST IT AND SAY ITS MY ROM lol)
All of these modifications each change framework-res.apk and com.htc.resources.apk in their own way.
Would I have to figure out every single change to each individual apk and merge them into one file? Or is there another way?
I am not only doing this for my phone, but I am doing this to learn.
Any help would be appreciated
Yes, since there's really no way to tell which files were edited in each theme, you have to go through and find it.
Honestly, the easiest way to do this that I've found is to unzip the archive and scroll through the folders with thumbnails enabled so you can quickly see what they all look like.
I know that the statusbar .pngs are in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-mdpi and they all start with statusbar_* or status_bar*.
The .pngs for the Rosie are found in com.htc.resources.apk/res/drawable-port-mdpi/
EDIT: I would also recommend creating a MetaMorph theme when you get all the files you need. (I'm not sure if it works on 2.1/Sense ROMs, I'm about to use it and find out though) that way you can apply the themes while your phone is on, you can easily transfer it between ROMs, and you only need to use the files that you've changed, instead of the entire .apk. For instructions on creating a MetaMorph theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
on windows 7 you can make one folder called NEWframeworkapk paste all the original file to it, then copy and paste all the files from the others. it will say "do you wish to move and replace "jpg" say yes for all and then you have the changed files.
haha thats what i do? prolly some super easy way though.
Gregalous said:
Yes, since there's really no way to tell which files were edited in each theme, you have to go through and find it.
Honestly, the easiest way to do this that I've found is to unzip the archive and scroll through the folders with thumbnails enabled so you can quickly see what they all look like.
I know that the statusbar .pngs are in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-mdpi and they all start with statusbar_* or status_bar*.
The .pngs for the Rosie are found in com.htc.resources.apk/res/drawable-port-mdpi/
EDIT: I would also recommend creating a MetaMorph theme when you get all the files you need. (I'm not sure if it works on 2.1/Sense ROMs, I'm about to use it and find out though) that way you can apply the themes while your phone is on, you can easily transfer it between ROMs, and you only need to use the files that you've changed, instead of the entire .apk. For instructions on creating a MetaMorph theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
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Avalaunchmods said:
on windows 7 you can make one folder called NEWframeworkapk paste all the original file to it, then copy and paste all the files from the others. it will say "do you wish to move and replace "jpg" say yes for all and then you have the changed files.
haha thats what i do? prolly some super easy way though.
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thank you both for the input.
now to go find EVERY change they all make lol
if anyone has an easier way, PLEASE don't hesitate to post lol
regaw_leinad said:
thank you both for the input.
now to go find EVERY change they all make lol
if anyone has an easier way, PLEASE don't hesitate to post lol
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Gregalous said:
I know that the statusbar .pngs are in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-mdpi and they all start with statusbar_* or status_bar*.
The .pngs for the Rosie are found in com.htc.resources.apk/res/drawable-port-mdpi/
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Here's a headstart
Gregalous said:
Here's a headstart
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Thanks
I actually prefer MetaMorph over doing a zip file because all you need are the files that have been changed. However, in 2.1 a lot of files are scattered around or in different places and once the Sprint update comes through who knows where everything will be. Once I finally figured out how to set up the folders the rest I have done became easy...and no need to turn off your phone.
Edit: You can also combine more than one folder at a time
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&RoidRage said:
I actually prefer MetaMorph over doing a zip file because all you need are the files that have been changed. However, in 2.1 a lot of files are scattered around or in different places and once the Sprint update comes through who knows where everything will be. Once I finally figured out how to set up the folders the rest I have done became easy...and no need to turn off your phone.
Edit: You can also combine more than one folder at a time
HTC HERO
DamageControl V1
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Yeah, MetaMorph is pretty cool.
but my problem was actually FINDING the changes in already made zips lol
but I think I got it, well most of the changes (hopefully all)
im new to theming but in both these iv downloaded i cannot seem to find the .thm file that needs to be present when using metamorph app
do i have to create it ??
icow said:
im new to theming but in both these iv downloaded i cannot seem to find the .thm file that needs to be present when using metamorph app
do i have to create it ??
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Search button is your friend. lol. Here's the tutorial given by the man Stericson(creator of metamorph) himself. Look at the video that he has on the thread. It's very helpful. Walks you through it step by step:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
i have read through and watched hrough the videos but i still dont understand am i ment to make it my self or is it ment to already be in the zip ?
icow said:
i have read through and watched hrough the videos but i still dont understand am i ment to make it my self or is it ment to already be in the zip ?
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you're supposed to make that theme file yourself with notepad or something of that sort, and then you have to zip that .thm file with the file folder of whatever mod you're trying to create. Again..look at that video, and go through the steps. Nothing comes with a metamorph when you create it. You make everything. The only time you'll have a .thm file there already is when you download one that someone already made. Hope that answers your question
You can use textpad(free from download.com) add .thm to the file name you about to save as and make sure you save it as uts8 and zip it up together with your images
Or you can post exactly the step your getting stuck at
Good luck
Stericson is changing the .thm on MetaMorph to .xml if needed be, learn the .xml format as well for future development...
im running fresh 2.1.2 and i tried to use the metamorph the other guy posted and it failed
can anyone help me go about clearing the lock bar? im very new modding and such.
please dont flame me for not knowin how to do this. if anyone can point me in the right direction or even have the file to do so that would be very helpful. thank you
It's likely the MetaMorph file you are trying to apply is not compatible with the most recent MM application, assuming you are updated to the latest version.
You can convert the .thm file to a .xml file in the zip you download using this utility, in order to get any older MM files to work again.
yes you are correct i have the updated MM
thank you for the link
Hey,
Not sure if its the right section, but flashing themes is what got me to make this script in first place.
So this script essentially works like :
You drag/drop a theme update.zip onto it.
It then goes through the .zip and see's what its replacing.
Then from your phone it'll backup those files into a cwm flashable .zip
[Windows Only][Only backs up system partition content that .zip replaces]
Instructions :
Download this
Extract [To a directory whose path has no spaces or wierd characters]
Drag a theme update.zip onto UpdateBacker.bat
Follow through
Main purpose is so you have a backup incase of those theme flashes that ended up screwing things up.
Note : This is beta, i have only tested on mine.
Hope it works lol.
Updates :
Added adb/java check
Added push to sdcard
EDIT: The entire contents of the unzipped folder need to be inside the tools section of your sdk for the .bat to work.
This is a great little tool. First try for me worked flawlessly.
I'm on a Samsung Captivate if it makes any difference.
SwiftJudgement said:
EDIT: The entire contents of the unzipped folder need to be inside the tools section of your sdk for the .bat to work.
This is a great little tool. First try for me worked flawlessly.
I'm on a Samsung Captivate if it makes any difference.
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Hey.
Yea forgot to say adb/sdk has to be in path.
Glad u got it working.
If this is like any of your other scripts it'll be a God send. I'll give this a try when I get home.
Thanks.
dully79 said:
If this is like any of your other scripts it'll be a God send. I'll give this a try when I get home.
Thanks.
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Ur too kind.
Let me know if it works. If people like/use this then i will keep updating and adding features.
Tried this last night and it worked perfect. I backed up my current theme then applied a bunch of corrupt .9's resulting in force close city. Applied the backup and everything returned to as it was.
Top marks once again.
How about an option to backup to flash.zip or a Metamorph file, would this be possible?
dully79 said:
Tried this last night and it worked perfect. I backed up my current theme then applied a bunch of corrupt .9's resulting in force close city. Applied the backup and everything returned to as it was.
Top marks once again.
How about an option to backup to flash.zip or a Metamorph file, would this be possible?
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Cool glad it worked for you.
Not sure what you mean by flash.zip, it already creates a flashable update.zip. Unless ur referring to renaming it to something else ?
As for metamorph, perhaps but id imagine it might be tricky.
Sorry, I meant an option to choose between exporting to zip or metamorph.
I thought a metamorph option might be a bit tricky, but if you don't ask you don't get
hi
can you reuploade the file please. i want to try this.
greets markus
katsching said:
hi
can you reuploade the file please. i want to try this.
greets markus
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Try, again
hey thank you very much!
ähhmm hmm ... how i use this tool exactly? where i find this theme update.zip?