Hey guys, ive made myself some custom icons as i wasn't really happy with what was out there. Ive set them up with Desktop Visualizer so they are bigger.
If anyone else is interested id be happy to upload them and share them to the community.
im also in the process of making a hancent theme to match, and the app market
If anyone does end up wanting them and you need a icon i'll make it for you, only if you request it like this
Application name
[image/link to icon]
Colour you would like (if other colours end up being made)
So i guess this is my contribution to the community lol
My home screen setup with them
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All the icons i have currently made
Actual size of icons in .psd, so you can have them pretty big on the homescreen if you want.
Thanks.
INSTRUCTIONS
You'll need
- Home Screen replacement adwEX / Launcher Pro ect... ( I use adwEX so ive only tested on that)
- Home screen setup to 10x10
- Desktop Visualizer + config tool (both free in market)
- Folder Organizer (optional)
First setup your home screen to 10x10 and install DVR
Copy all the .pngs to the dvr folder on your sd card
Long Press the home screen and create a dvr config widget, place it in the top left corner and tap on it, set it to 10x10, exit out. Move it to the bottom right tap on it. It will confirm itself. You can delete that widget off the home screen now.
Long Press the home screen and create a DVR widget 2x1 for the size on my home screen or resize the widget 4x2 to have it double the size, or 8x4 for a HUGE one.
Tap on the widget to set it up, under "icon" select image and navigate to the dvr folder and image of choice.
Under action you can choose what you want the widget todo, ie; Launcher an app.
Leave the label blank, and touch effect to whatever colour you like. (im using blue)
When you are done, tap OK and your new icon/widget will be set up.
If you have folder organizer you can setup the app draw icon to link to the app folder via "other/folder organizer link/applications" in the DVR action menu. ( its how i have it setup)
uploading
Apps:
App Drw
Browser
Camera
Clock
Contacts
ebay
G Mail
Gallery
Google Maps
Hancent
Market
Nab Bank
Navigon
Photoshop
Root Explorer
Skype
Titanium Backup
Task Killer
Uninstaller
VLC Remote
Xda Forums
You Tube
Zedge
Games:
Angry Birds
Dungeon Defenders
Fruit Ninja
nfs Shift
Gameloft icon for folder link
For the contact template, just place your photo and resize in the photo layer, it will automatically mask out the sides, save as .png.
Download Contact template 2x1 - Click Me
Download Icons 2x1 size - Click Me
If you download all i ask for is a simple thanks
Ill upload the 4x2 and 8x4 sizes soon
Im also in the process of making a adwEX theme with these icons.
Very cool... thank you
can you make icons for 'Phone' and just a generic 'Text' icon, in the same colors?
awesome work man! i had mentioned your icons in the home screen thread,so i'm pumped to see that you're the creator and have made them available here. thanks keep it up.
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can you make icons for 'Phone' and just a generic 'Text' icon, in the same colors?
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Yeh I can make a phone one, but what do you mean by "text" show me an example so i can make.exactly what you want
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Apparently, I was thinking of a different app. This one is free so apk included now, just install and fix the settings to your liking.
Since this is a paid app, I am only including the /res folders in this post.
1. use adb or droidexplorer to get your handcent .apk out of /data/app (adb pull /data/app/com.handcent.nextsms-1.apk)
2. merge this res folder with the one in your .apk through winrar/7zip/etc (be sure to use STORE method so it does not compress)
3. resign the apk through APKTool
4. push back to /data/app (adb push filename.apk /data/app)
5. adjust settings: Use Dark theme, Hero skin
Screenshots attached.
This theme is based off stock and some ideas taken from this thread.
I have modified many of the images in the conversation list, bubbles, and the widget to blend better with my current color scheme. This is my first theme/mod so let me know what you think. Comments/suggestions/requests welcome.
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I thought handcent sms is free? I still have mines and I got it free off the market
Edit: thanks for changing it
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Thank you for this theme... but on the home screen pic... the launcher got my eye... any way you can shared that?
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it look alright but not big fan of green i like it better blue. So ill stick 2 shiwantas ideas on handcent, just like the links he provided he got the ideas from. But thanks anyways.
izzy001 said:
Thank you for this theme... but on the home screen pic... the launcher got my eye... any way you can shared that?
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Sure, np . i pulled this out of an older ADW apk and just tinted it a bit green. For those wondering how i changed it :
1. longpress an empty area on your homescreen
2. Custom Shortcuts > Launcher Actions > Open/Close App Drawer
3. touch the icon in the upper left corner, then find where you saved this one.
4. drag the newly made shortcut down to your dockbar
To change the regular dock icons in ADW
1. Create the shortcut (longpress, create shortcut, applications, phone or whatever)
2. click on the icon (top left)
3. find new icon through gallery
4. drag the newly created icon wherever you want it in your dock
If you're wondering about the dockbar its from EspressoUI (Nest w/Slide) theme available for free through the ADW theme gallery.
EDIT: attached the icons as well in case you wanted those. If you have any requests for icons you would like in that style, let me know and ill do my best to make something that will suit your needs.
kelsec said:
Sure, np . i pulled this out of an older ADW apk and just tinted it a bit green. For those wondering how i changed it :
1. longpress an empty area on your homescreen
2. Custom Shortcuts > Launcher Actions > Open/Close App Drawer
3. touch the icon in the upper left corner, then find where you saved this one.
4. drag the newly made shortcut down to your dockbar
To change the regular dock icons in ADW
1. Create the shortcut (longpress, create shortcut, applications, phone or whatever)
2. click on the icon (top left)
3. find new icon through gallery
4. drag the newly created icon wherever you want it in your dock
If you're wondering about the dockbar its from EspressoUI (Nest w/Slide) theme available for free through the ADW theme gallery.
EDIT: attached the icons as well in case you wanted those. If you have any requests for icons you would like in that style, let me know and ill do my best to make something that will suit your needs.
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thanks this is great
Totally off topic, but Im wondering how you got the Mario-esque weather widget...
SoundZombie said:
Totally off topic, but Im wondering how you got the Mario-esque weather widget...
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Second this.. is it a widget in the market?
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I get the feeling it's probably just a skin for beautiful Widgets...
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This look is achived using Launcher Pro & Desktop VisualizeR, both apps are free to download from Android Market.
Instructions:
1. Download & Install Launcher Pro & Desktop Visualizer
2. In Launcher Pro settings (menu key -> preferences -> Advanced settings) turn on 5 Icons rows option.
3. Download and extract png icons to any folder on your SD Card
4. Set your homescreen background to black (Background included in package)
5. Longpress on homescreen to add icons, select Widgets -> Desktop Visualizer:
-There are 3 types of icons:
-1x2 (Phone, SMS)
-2X1 (Facebook, Market)
-3x1 (Gallery, Gmail, Internet, Music)
6. Select 1x2, 2x1, 3x1, depending on what icon you want to add.
7. Click on the widget, Select icon from SD card, select action that you want to open when you click, delete label, and for touch effect select Light Blue
8. Add all of icons in the package, organise them as you want.
9. Remove all icons from the dock.
10. In Launcher Pro settings, go to Appearance Settings -> Dock background -> Custom background and select the dock from package.
11. Long press on the middle of the dock, Change shortcut -> App Drawer -> Custom Icon -> And select android launcher icon from the package.
Download Mirror
That's it. If you like my work, or you want an icon tile request, post a comment. Hope you like it.
What about the white icons in the notification bar?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=910918
I really like it
btw, is the version in your link (WP7 v2.0 For Darky's v8/v9.1) only work with darky for galaxy S? does it work with HTC phones?
nanhtrang said:
I really like it
btw, is the version in your link (WP7 v2.0 For Darky's v8/v9.1) only work with darky for galaxy S? does it work with HTC phones?
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Yes,that's only for sgs darky, but i'm sure that there's a way to change icons in the notification bar on almost every rom/device, what device are you using?
Would this work for a QVGA phone?
Tsjoklat said:
Would this work for a QVGA phone?
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Dunno, maybe, becouse Desktop Visualizer scales down images ("icons") if they are too big and you can play around with a feature in LauncherPro (widget resizing). You can try, if it doesn't work, I could make a smaller resolution version, but I only have a HDPI device and I couldn't test it.
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Dunno, maybe, becouse Desktop Visualizer scales down images ("icons") if they are too big and you can play around with a feature in LauncherPro (widget resizing). You can try, if it doesn't work, I could make a smaller resolution version, but I only have a HDPI device and I couldn't test it.
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I gave it a twirl and it looks horrid LOL, not that it is your fault! The text is just unreadable when you resize it
Tsjoklat said:
I gave it a twirl and it looks horrid LOL, not that it is your fault! The text is just unreadable when you resize it
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Well, it is for HDPI But, I will try to make a MDPI version, so keep up for an update. Also, I'm working on a green icons, and a multicolor version. In a day or two I will post it.
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Well, it is for HDPI But, I will try to make a MDPI version, so keep up for an update. Also, I'm working on a green icons, and a multicolor version. In a day or two I will post it.
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I'll check back later
Here are the icons I have been working on for the past few days. Credit for the original HD Icons goes out to mikebeecham for his icons which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828832
I just simply made a "matte glass" template and imported his icons. I did one for almost ever app that I use on my homescreen, so there are a few major ones missing. However, inside this .rar file you will find a Photoshop template. Just download the original HD icons, import the desired icon into the "icon(REPLACE)" layer, resize to fit, save as a .png with transparency (its important that you enable transparency) and copy to SD card. To get the most out of these icons, use Desktop Visualizer. Download from the market, install, and add a 1x1 widget to the desktop for each icon. Pressing it will bring you to the settings for that widget. Simply browse to the file on your SD card, select the desired app, use no text and a transparent label, and your good to go. Below are some screens of my current setup to show you how they look in use. Please enjoy, and upload pics of any icons you create so we can all see!
Thanks guys. -Steve
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Looken Good. They look a lot better then most glass icons. Nice work.
Great package
How would you install these to replace all app icons?
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How would you install these to replace all app icons?
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You need to use
A. An app that allows custom shortcut icons like folder organizer or bettercut.
b. A lot of work that will break updates from the market on a lot of apps.
A. Tends to be the better choice.
whiteguypl said:
You need to use
A. An app that allows custom shortcut icons like folder organizer or bettercut.
b. A lot of work that will break updates from the market on a lot of apps.
A. Tends to be the better choice.
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wanted the change in the app drawer not home screen (already did that) so sounds like it's more trouble than it's worth...Thanks for the info./help
white00gt said:
wanted the change in the app drawer not home screen (already did that) so sounds like it's more trouble than it's worth...Thanks for the info./help
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Yeah i search all the time for an app drawer replacement that will let you do just that... it doesnt exist.. and i dont know why. The one way i did it was to use folder organizer, replace all the icons with folder organizer. Then take a folder organizer folder with all the apps in it and drop it on my dock in place of the app drawer in launcher pro. Basically used a folder as my app drawer. It did the job but was still a pain in the ass.
white00gt said:
wanted the change in the app drawer not home screen (already did that) so sounds like it's more trouble than it's worth...Thanks for the info./help
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http://android.modaco.com/content/t-mobile-pulse-pulse-modaco-com/311038/how-to-change-the-icons-on-every-application/
Hope this helps. Its a fairly involved process, but as for now, i'm pretty sure it's the only way to do so.
looks pretty good might try it out
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Yeah! Those icons on the shelves, below the Jorte calendar are launchable icons. The icons are embedded into the wallpaper onto the shelves (which are embedded as well).
I have seen in a couple of threads, people asking for tips and tricks (T&T) on how to do this, and it has been explained by kind sharers many times over. Thought I would create this thread for those in need, and keep other threads free from clutter!
For this tutorial, I would be sharing T&T on using ADW Launcher (or ADW Launcher Ex), because that's the only launcher I use, which in my personal opinion is a great launcher. I would sincerely request that other launcher users, like LauncherPro or GoLauncher, to share their details here too, and I will update this post with the relevant launchers.
So here we go.
How to embed shelves and icons?
There are software like photoshop (payable) and GIMP (freeware) which allows you to do editing easily. Shelves (various designs of them!!) can be found at deviantART. Simply use them, open with GIMP, place the shelves at where you want them to be on the wallpaper. Done. Same applies to icons.
How to make them launchable?
For this, we need a transparent icon, which I have attached here. [Please click on it, let xda open it up in preview, and save it from there. Otherwise, right-clicking+save removes the transparent effect.] Save the transparent icon into your sd-card.
1. Go into your launcher, press and hold on the app (for example bar-code scanner) and drag it to the home screen.
2. Place it over the embedded icons.
3. Using the adw launcher options, press and hold on the app icon, on a pop-up dialog, hit the "edit" button.
4. Press the icon, it will ask where you want to get the icons from. Select "Select Pictures" and select "Gallery"
5. Select the transparent icon which you saved in your sd-card. And Done!!
Notice
Sometimes you have different set ups. For mine I have 4 Icons in a row on a shelves, and 2 shelves. Having a 4x4 homescreen doesn't allow me to place the app icons at where I want them to be. So I would need to create more rows and columns for my screens. ADW Settings > UI Settings > Screen Preferences > Desktop Columns or Desktop Rows. Personally I have a 8 columns by 10 rows set up.
I am done here. Once again, fellow alternative launcher users, please PM me or comment here on how you do your stuff! I would be more than happy to update this post with other alternatives.
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nothing new, you can also use desktop visualizer but gonna be useful for newbies for sure
KOala888 said:
nothing new, you can also use desktop visualizer but gonna be useful for newbies for sure
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Perhaps you can share your tips here on using desktop visualizer?
Some of people ask me how i made my Instagram Desktop. So I decided to make tutorial how to do that.
This is my Instagram desktop:
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In this screenshot i used this apps:
Apex launcher
MultiPicture Live Wallpaper
Desktop visualize
Mint button icons
UCCW for count and clock widget
ExtDateWidgetXL for calendar
BeWeather for weather
Circle battery for battery
1. Firs you will need to made wallpaper i will post my psd for wallpaper
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?66pplt9i5a6r6fv
Take screenshot of your instagram profile place picture in that PSD and use Eraser Tool, for delete all stuff except your picture and name
2. I'm using apex launcher with this setup:
Homescreen 9 rows and 5 Columns
3 Screens
Horizontal and Vertical margin NONE
Wallpaper mode Multiple screen (scrolling)
Hide Dock
Hide notification bar
3. Set wallpaper using MultiPicture Live Wallpaper from market
FIRST SCREEN
You have Apex page jumps for second, and third page, use transparent icon to hide them
For Count widget (SMS, Calls, E-Mail) i using UCCW 4X1, for that skin is here http://www.mediafire.com/?7v01i37i427snyv
Use desktop visualizer for placing icons on your desktop, you can use any icon pack that you like
For desktop icons on dock use Desktop visualizer with transparent png icon (dock apps are: Appdrawer, Browser, Instagram, Go SMS, Contacts)
SECOND SCREEN
You have Apex page jumps for second, and third page, use transparent icon to hide them
For Count widget (SMS, Calls, E-Mail) i using UCCW 4X1, for that skin is here http://www.mediafire.com/?7v01i37i427snyv
Place widget for clock, date, music, etc on this page
For desktop icons on dock use Desktop visualizer with transparent png icon (dock apps are: Appdrawer, Browser, Instagram, Go SMS, Contacts)
THIRD SCREEN
You have Apex page jumps for second, and first page, use transparent icon to hide them
For Count widget (SMS, Calls, E-Mail) i using UCCW 4X1, for that skin is here http://www.mediafire.com/?7v01i37i427snyv
For weather widget you can use any weather widget that you like
For desktop icons on dock use Desktop visualize with transparent png icon (dock apps are: Appdrawer, Browser, Instagram, Go SMS, Contacts)
Now you can make your own Instagram desktop.
A-MA-ZING !! thx for sharing all this Lesa. JUst one question : where is the page jump option in Apex ??? can't find it...
Again, thx for sharing stuff and ideas. :good:
Hold your finger on screen, then select Apex actions and you will find page jumps screen 1, screen 2, screen 3
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Hold your finger on screen, then select Apex actions and you will find page jumps screen 1, screen 2, screen 3
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OK, having just one screen for now that's why the option was not available.
Merci !
i keep getting a "skin deleted" ribbon whenever i try to add the uzip.... was your uzip exported with an older version of UCCW ? also, where can i find the Mint button icons at?
I using latest version of UCCW, try to unzip skin and copy filed on ultimatecustomclockwidget folder
You can finde icons here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32985159
any possible way you could re-export the uzip? cuz i've tried importing the uzip, and just moving the uccw manually, and i keep getting "Skin deleted".... or if not that, give me the font that you used?
Here you go try again with this http://www.mediafire.com/?a6incq6y8sf6a42
Font is default UCCW font.
Same problem here "skin deleted", even after downloading it again, export and extract on the right folder, checking the UCCW version (from october 21)...
I tested skin on my Acer Iconia A100 tablet and same is on tab, i think this is problem with UCCW and galaxy s3.