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Menu pop-up buttons - theme

How do you theme the (6) icons that pop-up when you press the Menu button ? I'm referring to Settings, Search, Add, Wallpaper, etc, etc. The images don't appear to be in framework-res.apk. I've looked in a few other folders/files with no luck so far.
And if anyone knows where to get replacement images, can you please point me in the right direction ?

hallstevenson said:
How do you theme the (6) icons that pop-up when you press the Menu button ? I'm referring to Settings, Search, Add, Wallpaper, etc, etc. The images don't appear to be in framework-res.apk. I've looked in a few other folders/files with no luck so far.
And if anyone knows where to get replacement images, can you please point me in the right direction ?
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I believe they are in the vendor.apk and if you have a launcher like launcherpro you'll also have to them those as well.
No idea where to get custom images except from other ROM's or themes from those that have taken the time to colorize or otherwise theme the menu options. Hope it helps some.

I found a "vending.apk" but not the images that I was looking for. I'm using ADW too, by the way.

hallstevenson said:
I found a "vending.apk" but not the images that I was looking for. I'm using ADW too, by the way.
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Sorry my bad, vending is for the settings menu, the images you are looking for are in the framework-res.apk, they begin with "ic_menu_", sorry for the mis-info

No need to apologize I'll look through there again. I've found "ic_menu..." images in there before (in 'drawable-mdpi' ?) but not ALL of them. Of course, there's over 700 to look through.

hallstevenson said:
No need to apologize I'll look through there again. I've found "ic_menu..." images in there before (in 'drawable-mdpi' ?) but not ALL of them. Of course, there's over 700 to look through.
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Other apk files contribute to that menu, depending on the app you have open. They all should start with ic_menu... Are you wanting to theme just the home screen? If so, some are in framework, settings and adw. If you need some help, send me a pm...
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Yes, just the home screen at this point. I did find some of the images in framework-res.apk and I suspected the the launcher app must change things too. That's disappointing because when ADW updates, I have to change/update the image(s) again.
With your experience Macrodroid, how practical is it to take the existing images and edit them with The Gimp, for example ? Can I change the 'object' color and the background (easily) using that ?

hallstevenson said:
Yes, just the home screen at this point. I did find some of the images in framework-res.apk and I suspected the the launcher app must change things too. That's disappointing because when ADW updates, I have to change/update the image(s) again.
With your experience Macrodroid, how practical is it to take the existing images and edit them with The Gimp, for example ? Can I change the 'object' color and the background (easily) using that ?
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I use paintshop pro to edit images. Gimp should work about the same. I also use 7-zip to edit the apk's.
As far as updates for adw goes, just save the images you change in a folder on your PC. When they update, pull the apk from your phone, open the drawable folder for the images, copy your images to the apk and save it. Resign the apk when your done and push it back to your phone. Or, if they don't change the filename on you, you can create an mm theme with a lit less hassle. If you need some help setting anything up, drop me a pm... I'll be more than happy to help you out...
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[REQ] need some help with a theme

I am using the GalaxyS theme with Vegan 5.1 right now and for the most part I really like it, problem is the status icons are horrible. I tried pulling the green icons out of the GreenV2 theme and using ninjamorph to combine them with the GS theme. (I would just flash the GreenV2 theme, but I can't stand all the other green stuff in it) Anyway, whenever I push the framework back in with NM, I go into a bootloop.
Can anyone with experience with this stuff find it in their hearts to combine these two themes and create a flashable zip? All I want are the status icons and I can provide all the files needed since they don;t seem to be readily available on the forum anymore.

Next to last post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889670&page=2
Thanks GTO777!

[Q] Need help creating icon pack for adw

I am trying to create an icon pack similar to the one by smithtech, which can be found here: http://androidspin.com/2011/01/13/app-drawer-icon-pack-for-adw-launcher/
Having made icons for metamorph before, its not the images that are giving me an issue, but finding documentation on how to create the xml and arsc code files that are built into the zip file.
Any help is appreciated, thx in advance.

exact same question!
posted this several times on some other Droid forums but haven't had any luck yet.

i know this is old, but I've been searching it as well for a few hours. lol.
I went on LauncherPro forums, and they posted how to do them, dated May 19: http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7754

Hi.
I am sufin' the web to find clues about custom adw icons packs to create mine.
I found a wiki explaining how to create themes for ADW. There is a vid on custom icons on this page : code.google(dot)com/p/adw-launcher-android/wiki/ADWThemeGuide#Getting_Started_On_Your_ADW.Launcher_Theme
I'm currently testing it.

Hi.
I found figured out a simple method to create an kind of icon pack for ADW.
Using an already existing theme.apk, i inserted the custom.png in the drawables folders and finally resigned it.
Using adw i can select to apply only the icons from a given theme. It works if i only add/replace .png. Howewer adw crashed when i tried to suppress the unwanted icons in drawable-hdpi (i only wanted to change the icons appearing in the drawer)
Since i'm a beginner in themeing, I would be thankful if someone could give me some help or advices if it is possible to remove those unneeded icons.png without crashing the theme adw.
Edit: Removng original png files is not allowed with simply winrar and such. However the ADWLauncher theme wiki allows to create own themes/icon packs

[Q] How do You Make a Theme?

I want to know how to make a Theme with your own wallpapers and stuff. I planning on making one for Eclipse but I want to add my own stuff to it. I've used the Kitchen but it doesn't give the option to add stuff or customize. Do you have to do this manually through winrar or something? Any help would be nice.

You may want to try messaging gunnermike and ask him. I've only tried out one of his themes but it seemed like he is one of the people you would specifically want to get a hold of when it comes to theming.
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Pretty much just like the method we suggested in your other thread, at least for the PNG edits. XML edits are more difficult, .9's are harder as well but you can easily swap them if you have some from other themes.
For swapping png's refer to your other thread and search mainly in systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459466
As for the default wallpaper, well it's titled default_wallpaper.jpeg
For the more advanced stuff this is a good starting point
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en&pli=1

eraursls1984 said:
Pretty much just like the method we suggested in your other thread, at least for the PNG edits. XML edits are more difficult, .9's are harder as well but you can easily swap them if you have some from other themes.
For swapping png's refer to your other thread and search mainly in systemUI.apk and framework-res.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459466
As for the default wallpaper, well it's titled default_wallpaper.jpeg
For the more advanced stuff this is a good starting point
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en&pli=1
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Ok so i have a theme for eclipse I made through the Kitchen. Where would I put my default wallpaper( which folder?)

I believe its in framework-res.apk/framework-res/drawable-hdpi

i also would like to know how to change the default launcher

Do you mean you want to change it to a different launcher or theme the default launcher?
If you just want to change to a different launcher, just install another launcher And when you hit your home button, it will allow you to choose which launcher to use. You can also select which one will be the default.
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Do you mean you want to change it to a different launcher or theme the default launcher?
If you just want to change to a different launcher, just install another launcher And when you hit your home button, it will allow you to choose which launcher to use. You can also select which one will be the default.
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i want a specific launcher on my theme

I'm not sure if you can change the launcher for a theme. Which launcher were you wanting?
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You can add the apk on the system/apps folder, and remove the other launcher. Make sure the launcher your using is stable or else you'll find yourself using RSD, unless you are able to get to the market, or a file system where you have other launcher apk's (I use widget locker so I'm able to add the market to the lock screen if need be). If your launcher isn't stable with the rom your running you'll lose the ability to go "home" and if your using stock lock screen all you can do is unlock the phone to a black screen.

I was thinking "360 launcher" but as its in beta.... I have threw the apk in the /system/app folder when my theme was finished cooking, but all for not. When i booted up the theme on first install the Launcher just kept force closing over and over and over...........etc. Wouldnt even let me get to settings to uninstall(not sure thats the right place tho lol just thought about it). Luckily i know bad things can happen when making a theme and have Safestrap installed

If you plan on releasing the theme for download, you might want to ask the developer for permission to use their launcher before you do.
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APK that go launcher will see as an icon pack

Anybody know what needs to be defined in an apk for Go Launcher to see it as an icon pack?
(And without using their "thememaker")

Kermode said:
Anybody know what needs to be defined in an apk for Go Launcher to see it as an icon pack?
(And without using their "thememaker")
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I have the same question!

+1 for icon pack

studying urcipo
How detailed of an explanation are you looking for here?
If you know everything you need to know about making an icon pack and just want the easiest no BS answer, it is this:
Create a Go Launcher Theme, changing only the icons. Yes, it must start off as a theme, just change only the icons if you wish. Assign each icon to its proper internal activity name Compile into an .apk and then sign the .apk. I'm guessing the red bold parts are the things that you would need to look into and are possibly not doing now.
More? Ok.
You don't have to use theme factory, you can use a template somebody else has created. ThemeFactory makes a good reference to the template, not the other way around. The template is a much nicer thing, trust me.
I'll start off with the simple-ish version I guess. In order to be seen as an "icon pack", all of the included icons are automatically assigned to their proper spots, and the user doesn't have to change each icon individually. I'm guessing this is what you mean by an "icon pack"?
Shortest answer on how to do this: Create a Go Launcher Theme that only changes icons.
You don't want to use their "Theme Factory". Ok. You have a few options here then.
1) "drag-and-drop" your own icons on top of somebody else's iconpack.
2) Eclipse . I'm hoping you know something about Eclipse
If you know nothing of the Android SDK or Eclipse, and aren't ready to study a bit and learn, go with option 1) or use themefactory. Either way, it'll be defined as a Go Launcher Theme in the end. But with only icons to apply.
But I'm assuming you either know something or dont mind learning. You can start easy with a template.
You'll probably be using a Go Launcher Theme Template in every case...rather than handcoding every single icon name out...unless you're really just hardcore in love with writing code.
I think this may be the best template. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421724 Worth the read. Getting a bit outdated with some of the new/chanaged SDK coding, but it's pretty easy to figure out what to change on your own.
Also, Quinny889 has two of them made. . Reminder...this is NOT the dreaded ThemeFactory app . These are templates that you import into Eclipse and customize/fill-in. The template then does the work of "dealing with" the Go Launcher/SDK compatibility issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324378 Best one. Recommend using this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314753 Older version, takes some tweaking to make work, but far more streamlined/simple once you do figure it all out. I recommend the newer template.
(Both are templates courtesy of Quinny 899!)
They come with instructions in PDF form as well...quite simple if you take the time.
Basically, fill in with your own icons. Compile the APK. Download/use ZIPSIGNER2 or similar APK signing program on the APK so it can be installed.
http://activities.droidicon.com/ -->You can get the names of the "activities" you assign your icons to here. For example, search for go launcher and you'll see what I mean.
Yes, it's a bit tedious in any case to assign each icon to its proper spot.
The TL;DR version to answer your question if you already knew what you were doing: Grab a template, build it up, compile. Sign it.
hELPFUL LINKS (Replace any "DOT" with an actual dot. Not allowed to post outside links here yet.).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=527
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1324378
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28793952&postcount=134
androidandme DOT com/2009/05/beginners/guides/un-packing-icon-packs/
developer.android DOIT com/guide/publishing/app-signing.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442499
There are resources around for every type of launcher, just search! Hope I helped at least a tiny bit.
launcherpro DOT com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7754 More in-depth, still very good reading even though it's LauncherPro.

InfiniteIce said:
How detailed of an explanation are you looking for here?
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You provided all levels. I have to gotta do some reading now.
Thanks!