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[TUT] Build Metamorph themes on your phone!!

Originally posted in Vibrant section... Sorry if this is old news...
Go to market
Download mm, ninjamorph, silver edit, and astro.. While here pick up a random icon pack... (your first morph)
Open silver edit..pick new xml.. Here is a template. Replace the dashes - with less than/greater than < .. They won't show on xda
-?xml version="1.0"?-
-themename-Theme_Name-/themename-
-themeversion-1.x-/themeversion
-screenshot--/screenshot-
-author-that's you-/author-
-authorweblink--/authorweblink-
-phone-Samsung Vibrant-/phone
-rom-Stock-/rom-
-themedescription-whatever changes-/themedescription-
-item-your app.apk-/item-
-path-/system/app/-/path-
-description-changes the...-/description-
-item-framework-res.apk-/item-
-path-/system/framework/-/path-
-description-Morphs the ...-/description-
Open ninja morph, choose the apk you want to modify.. The images you want to change are in res folder in the drawable dir.. choose the icon and replace it with one out of the icon pack..
Open astro.. Go to android themes.. Make new directory, Theme_Name.. Open the workspace folder..this is where the changed apk is... Copy res folder.. Paste it inside Theme_Name.. Delete everything but drawable... Open the silver edit folder in astro and copy Theme_Name.xml and paste it with your new res folder... You just made a morph on your phone...
Open meta morph..start checks and chose existing... Click Theme_Name and Theme_Name.xml, apply all...
Your original images from your apk are in backup inside android themes...
Thanks stericson for 2 great apps
My phone has been flashed more than Girls Gone Wild..

nice tutto, as simply as look

This is awesome! Will be sending many folks this way. Thanks!

This is confirmed working.. I have made 3 morphs this method and even uploaded them with dropbox from my phone...
My comp up and died on me so I needed a way to keep me busy
...speaking of, I have a talent show to practice for...
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I did everything by the guide in the first post but when I try to install the theme in metamorph I get the error The theme you selected is invalid because the theme control file could be missing, or is not correctly written.
Any help would be much appreciated.

The thread says ninjamorph not matamorph I think that may be the prob
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No I've done the nijamorph part then I go into metamorph for the last part and I get that error.

My fault bro sorry my dumb ass missed that mayb that why I can't get it to work lol
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Can tell the majority of people here are men, I'm a girl
Managed to do it by using just nijamorph, took a while though.
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This is sick man! Is there a way I can possibly extract .png's from a cm7 theme and morph them over to another theme?
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[APP] Black Market 2.2.7

Yet again, not my work lol. Took this off the droid incredible forum. Gotta browse around peoples. Placed this guy in system/app with root explorer. Works great for me. Looks sweet too (minus the icon in the launcher, ick.)
Flashable zip:
http://goaruna.com/s/DdWli9ELPrUeg

You do know that the listed .apk is gmail......
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brizzle1986 said:
You do know that the listed .apk is gmail......
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What do you mean? Drop box is down for some reason right now.

i tried from another site and on dinc side of this site
the blank and blue, and the black out market
deletes market completely. dont know why it does not work
but i will try the way you did it. flash is a no workie for me lol

hayabusa1300cc said:
i tried from another site and on dinc side of this site
the blank and blue, and the black out market
deletes market completely. dont know why it does not work
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It replaces the market icon with a brief case full of money. it works fine for me but I also didn't flash the zip. Used root explorer top extract the apk from the zip and I droped it into the system app folder

idkwhothatis123 said:
It replaces the market icon with a brief case full of money. it works fine for me but I also didn't flash the zip. Used root explorer top extract the apk from the zip and I droped it into the system app folder
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cool i did this this exactly
its not showing up but i bet it will after i restart, thanks

Again and again you come through like a champ. Idkwhothatis, I think you are the sh!t lol
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thank you sir

I think my nebula rom just doesn't like it. Just fc un themed or end up missing. flashing or dropping the .apk
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Love the black market however I can't seem to download any apps with it, I'm running bonzai 1.04 with gingerbread 1.4 theme
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Keeps fc on me

probably a version mismatch between the ROM and the custom apk.

Fc
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This ran great till I updated to [ROM] Superheroes 3.0.0 (Batman) {DK28} Bonsai 1.0.4 based. NOw It keeps FCing on me =*(

Looooove this. Thanks so much
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Isn't this just Applanet?

Ok I wiped 3x then reintstalled my rom and flashed this in startup ....working perfect
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Hasseo said:
Isn't this just Applanet?
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No this is the android market themed
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Love the black market. Has anyone been able to get the apps to download with bonzai ROM?

I get it to work for a bit then it Fc on me =( help !!!

Packaging custom Miui icons?

Anyone know how to package miui icons for use with theme manager. I've done a couple of different options but nothing seems to catch. I've loaded the zip to the SD card, that didn't work. I've also changed the extension to mtz and that didn't work. Etc....anyone got any advice what or how to go about it. Thanks in advance
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+1 I would like to know how to do this as well.

Yeah I found some real cool icons on deviant art but can't get the ron to recognize them
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Yeah, I have a folder of Edius icons (over 500) that are properly named according to app, but I can't figure out how to put it into a mtz to use.
Swyped from my MIUI'D Fascinate.

The easiest way would be to find an icon pack for miui and just delete the icons out of it and paste yours in. Use 7-zip and you shouldn't even need to extract or re-zip anything. When you put it back in to theme manager just keep in mind that the name will be the same as whatever icon pack you used.

That's what I was thinking about doing
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I packaged my own fonts to use with Miui with a custom .xml file. I just basially just replicated one from a font package I already had downloaded and that seemed to work. However I copied the setup from an icon package .xml file and that won't work at all. I'm not really sure what to do about that, and noone on here seems to be very helpful. Maybe I posted this in the wrong forum.

Changing status bar to classic version?

So I want to change my statusbar to the classic style. (The white version from 2.2 and back) So I was wondering if there is a way to do this. I have a rooted samsung exhibit 2 4g running Rebel Rom 2.1. Any help appreciated

Ok.

yes there is. first grab the statusbar.apk from somewhere (anywhere). then replace the current statusbar.apk with the new one. reboot after. note that it may not work depending on screen size. you may status-brick your phone. (if you know what i mean)
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I'm a little new to this. So where in root explorer would that apk be? And where would I find this apk and would it automatically change to the classic version after I replace the old one?
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goto /system/apps (different on nearly every phone) and then replace. the status bar will be missing at first so do a reboot. if you cant find the statusbar.apk file then there is an explorer out there (root) that allows you to search for it. im not sure if root ex has it but try anyway. remember to find one designed for your device. (or one which screen size matches) or you could status-brick your phone. as always something could go wrong if you play about with it so i take no responsibility and assure you if you follow all instructions...both instructions (XD) correctly then you should have what you want.
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Ok got that so now my only question is where would I find the classic status bar apk and this guide on xda on how to do it
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brokenAndroid93 said:
Ok got that so now my only question is where would I find the classic status bar apk and this guide on xda on how to do it
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i dont know. try download a rom. extract it and find statusbar.apk (rom must be for you phone) try find a rom with that version of android
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lol @ statusbar.apk
You want to look in framework folders for the pngs for the status bar

Adamsville MITM said:
lol @ statusbar.apk
You want to look in framework folders for the pngs for the status bar
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More likely in systemui.apk, located in /system/app...

Well there aren't any roms with that version for my phone. So what would be my next option?
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There's a Retro Android theme for CM7 somewhere. That'll have all the icons to make then hopefully you/someone can help create the theme.
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Thank you

I have that apk. So what your saying is that I need to find someone who can use this apk to make a status bar apk out of it? Could I replace the current status bar apk with the Retro Droid apk?
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Yes. Just find the right file.
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But since its just a theme wouldn't it not be considered part of the system UI?
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Depends on the file your replacing ....
I'm gonna try to make the GB statusbar froyo. Tell you how it went
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With the icons and all? If successful please let me have it lol. Btw I'm replacing SystemUI.apk
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system ui is only icons and out line. example: hold power to get a menu. the icons will be different and maybe the outline a different colour. thats it. the icons also involve check boxes and things. not settings though.
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OK, well the forum for rebel rom 2.1 said that systemui.apk is the status bar.apk for that rom. So if I delete systemui.apk and replace it with retrodroid.apk. will I get my desired goal?
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Why not just try UOT Kitchen?

[THEME]Blacked out 5ubZ3r0 0N3 - 4.3 ROMS (UPDATED 10/13)

I ported this theme to the Sprint Version of the HTC ONE. I have tested it on many ROMS but not all. I currently run the latest Inverted EclipticONE 4.3 ROM which is deodexed and it works and looks amazing. All of the flashable mods work as well.
CREDITS:
johnblundon - for the theme
Villain Rom - for the theme injector
Update 10/13/2013
Updated to work on 4.3 ROMS
Please test and report back if you find anything
Download Theme HERE
I created some flashable zips to remove icons from the theme or your rom in general. The only ones that are specific to this theme is the clock removal and the no icons and no clock.
Remove Alarm Status Bar Icon - HERE
Remove Battery Status Bar Icon - HERE
Remove Silent/Vibrate Status Bar Icon - HERE
If you would like to revert to have your icons back just reflash the theme.
Thanks,
-NoFriendsBZ3-
ENJOY!!!

I flashed over viperrom and am getting force closes on a few of my apps including the default browser and mail apps plus pulse news. I'll try reflashing over a fresh install of viperrom and see if it's still doing it.
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drewdown757 said:
I flashed over viperrom and am getting force closes on a few of my apps including the default browser and mail apps plus pulse news. I'll try reflashing over a fresh install of viperrom and see if it's still doing it.
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alright let me know... I dont use the stock browser so I didnt check that...Please report back.. You can try to fix permissions and see if that helps... I did a fresh install of ViperROM then flashed this after the first boot up and then restored my apps...

nofriendsbz3 said:
alright let me know... I dont use the stock browser so I didnt check that...Please report back.. You can try to fix permissions and see if that helps... I did a fresh install of ViperROM then flashed this after the first boot up and then restored my apps...
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I tried flashing over a fresh install of viperrom and was getting the same force closes. I let the Rom boot up and went back into recovery and flashed the theme.
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drewdown757 said:
I tried flashing over a fresh install of viperrom and was getting the same force closes. I let the Rom boot up and went back into recovery and flashed the theme.
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Okay I will take a look at it and see what I find.

I fixed it... I will try to post the fixed version later... Stupid mistake on my part
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Great, thanks!
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nofriendsbz3 said:
I fixed it... I will try to post the fixed version later... Stupid mistake on my part
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You said you'd odd the fix later, is 1.1 the fix or are you referencing the fact that it it's based from subzero 1.1?
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felacio said:
You said you'd odd the fix later, is 1.1 the fix or are you referencing the fact that it it's based from subzero 1.1?
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I fixed it... I will try to post the fixed version later... Stupid mistake on my part
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So I figured out what the issue is (not as stupid of a mistake as I thought). Being that this theme was created for the trickdroid ROM based off of a vrtheme there is an issue in the framework-htc-res.apk file that has to do with the resources.arsc file that is inside of the framework-htc-res.apk. I dont know how to modify the resources.arsc file to work with the ViperROM. So I removed it from the theme which fixed the force closes, but also means you lose the black background when you open the texting app, the advanced power menu and also the settings section. Instead of it being black it is white like stock. EVERYTHING else is themed with the nice blue icons and I have opened EVERY SINGLE app on my phone with no force closes. if you would like to flash the updated version just flash THIS and it works.
I will try to reach out to -viperboy- to see if he might be able to help out... I know hes a busy guy so we will see.
-Nick-

I just flashed and it looks good. Just a couple things is the clock in status bar stays white and in the text app in the text box above keyboard it is gray on gray can still read it just a little difficult all apps open with no force closes like you said.thanks for porting this
Edit:any way you know how to make the beats logo blue to match the status bar icons????
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dandan2980 said:
I just flashed and it looks good. Just a couple things is the clock in status bar stays white and in the text app in the text box above keyboard it is gray on gray can still read it just a little difficult all apps open with no force closes like you said.thanks for porting this
Edit:any way you know how to make the beats logo blue to match the status bar icons????
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I will see what I can do... I didnt even notice the texting app... I usually text with google voice on my computer at work where I have the time to do this stuff so I didnt see that it was jacked in the actual texting app... This is the first theme I have ever tried porting but its been fun.

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I will see what I can do... I didnt even notice the texting app... I usually text with google voice on my computer at work where I have the time to do this stuff so I didnt see that it was jacked in the actual texting app... This is the first theme I have ever tried porting but its been fun.
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You did a really good job I'm happy with it like it is it's awesome that you ported this over we are lacking in the themes on are sprint one thanks for you time in porting this over for us.
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+1
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dandan2980 said:
You did a really good job I'm happy with it like it is it's awesome that you ported this over we are lacking in the themes on are sprint one thanks for you time in porting this over for us.
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I fixed the text message issue, changed the status bar clock to blue, and fixed the missing black areas. I updated the Original Post with a download link.
-Nick-

Just a quick question I notice the file size is smaller than the one from yesterday it's 42mb compared to 79mb for future reference do I flash both or just the new download link basically does the new download contain only the fixes or the entire theme thanks
I just tried installing and it seems that the install doesn't take. It starts to install than just before the bar finishes the phone reboots into the room and no changes apply
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dandan2980 said:
Just a quick question I notice the file size is smaller than the one from yesterday it's 42mb compared to 79mb for future reference do I flash both or just the new download link basically does the new download contain only the fixes or the entire theme thanks
I just tried installing and it seems that the install doesn't take. It starts to install than just before the bar finishes the phone reboots into the room and no changes apply
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Try downloading it again. It is a smaller package because of how the theme gets installed now. It is the full theme not just the fixes. I just flashed it over a fresh install of ViperROM to make sure it was working fine. Im using TWRP

nofriendsbz3 said:
Try downloading it again. It is a smaller package because of how the theme gets installed now. It is the full theme not just the fixes. I just flashed it over a fresh install of ViperROM to make sure it was working fine. Im using TWRP
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I did try I new dl still no go but I am trying to flash over the one you posted yester day with the fixes maybe I'll try a fresh install of viper or go to my back up before I flashed the one I'm on now
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I just found out my TWRP IS HAVING ISSUES not the zip
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dandan2980 said:
I did try I new dl still no go but I am trying to flash over the one you posted yester day with the fixes maybe I'll try a fresh install of viper or go to my back up before I flashed the one I'm on now
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I just found out my TWRP IS HAVING ISSUES not the zip
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Oh man thats a bummer... Thanks for the update. I was getting a bit confused. Have you tried to superwipe?

Flashed over Whompasaurus 1.7 works great no problems at all thank you looks way better then stock

slayerpsp said:
Flashed over Whompasaurus 1.7 works great no problems at all thank you looks way better then stock
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Awesome!!! Thanks for the update.
-Nick-