hey guys, I am wondering if there is a reason why after I make a market widget semit-transparent that the background is a different size/shape then the original solid color
For example I just did Engadget. After I edited the widget_base_plane.9.png and applied the widget the transparency is there but the transparent window does not retain its same size and the text goes over the backgound .. unlike the original one does.
I see that the file I edited retains the same pixel size after I save the edit as the original pixel size of the untouched file.
I did convert to alpha first and then I just changed the opacity to a greater transparency. saved the file to replace the original.
this is the before:
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and this is the after:
any ideas would help.
I am using apk manager/7-zip to open/sign the apks and either gimp or fireworks for the image editing.
Using the Mytouch 4g with CM RC1
EDIT: .. this may be in the wrong place .. but the questions thread is just that a single thread .. is this the right spot or did i mess up?
Did you re-draw the 1pixle borders in solid black before recompiling? If not, then that is why. You are losing the content areas in the 9 patch.
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rhamej said:
Did you re-draw the 1pixle borders in solid black before recompiling? If not, then that is why. You are losing the content areas in the 9 patch.
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no I did not ... funny you say that .. cuz I am currently trying to find something on how to do that using gimp .. or even maybe the draw patch tool .. prefferably gimp
im not sure how to go about doing that
from what i have heard is that i have to
1) open the image
2) resize it by 1 pixel less first
3) edit the image like convert to alpha and opacity
4) increase back to 1 pixel
5)then save it
im not sure if those are even the right steps ..
so basically im not sure of the steps or the process for reducing/increasing the pixel.
do i HAVE to draw a border/lines?
do I have to take a pixel off each side?
ya .. basically no idea .. if you know of a good step by step guide or video that would be great. thanks ...as i cant seem to find a damn thing with google lol
EDIT: I tried to use the scale option in GIMP to go from 320x100 pixels to 319x99 pixels .. then edited the image and then back to the orig size. I still get an error in the log that say there was a problem with that particular file about the border having to be full transparent or solid no inbetween alphas .. so im guessing that wasnt the right method lol
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This is based off a BlackMod theme I've been using since my original Droid. Simple black bar and icons based off Sense, pull down has been modified slightly. No other changes. Install with MM and reboot.
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EDIT: forgot to mention that I changed the pop up windows (3rd screenshot) to match the Droid X. I think it tones down the blue just enough.
http://droid.stanleyspace.com/BlackmodF.zip
Link doesn't work.
I do like the sense notif and galaxy s battery though.
Sorry, works now.
yeah, I thought the blue battery worked well since the rest of the Galaxy theme was blue-centric.
i applied it, rebooted, and everything was still the same lol
Hmm...try again? I've heard sometimes metamorph is picky.
twice so far and nothing. i tried to unzip it through metamorph and applying it and unzipping it on my computer and applying it. both didn't work
Was there any sort of error, or does it appear to be working and then nothing changes?
it appeared to be working, but then nothing changed. I just redownloaded the file and it worked. thanks! looks good
Ok, glad you got it working.
looks great thanks
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exactly what i was looking for, thanks man, looks awesome
How to get the dock you have in the screenshot looks cool
Noob question but how do you install this.....the black theme is nice
Hmmm...
Nevermind, got it.
billakid said:
How to get the dock you have in the screenshot looks cool
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I use launcher pro with Winphone 7 icons. there is an icon set on deviantart.
nitewalker033 said:
Noob question but how do you install this.....the black theme is nice
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Download metamorph from the market, move zip to /sdcard/AndroidThemes/.
Open mm and and choose extract/unzip and choose xml and apply all.
Thanks
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I can't seem to find the winphone 7 icon set
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ExNight said:
I can't seem to find the winphone 7 icon set
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http://yankoa.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Phone-7-Icons-166077852
do you have to be dexoded to use themes?
Quick question,
If I were to use this and want to revert back to the stock look (for whatever reason) what would have to be done? Are there certain files I should backup or just the respective system/framework .apk's?
Thanks!
I'm trying to create a custom boot animation for my rooted Incredible and can't seem to get it to work. I'm not sure what I am missing. The phone just boots with the black screen. Are there certain resolutions I'm supposed to use? Maybe a certain dpi? Any guidance would be appreciated.
I've attached it here. Yes, it's terribly simple and not that exciting. But, hey, I like it.
Everything looks like its set right but it doesn't work on my axis either. Try downloading another boot and look at their desc and compare
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Everything looks like its set right but it doesn't work on my axis either. Try downloading another boot and look at their desc and compare
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I did just realize that I didn't save the desc.txt file right. I re-saved it as a UNIX file, and tried again, but it still doesn't work. I've compared it to other ones and I don't see a difference. Not sure what else to try.
EDIT: I got it! Not sure what exactly the difference is, but I copied a similar desc.txt file from another animation and it works now. Again, not exactly sure what the difference is, but I'm not complaining. Thanks!
So here is the working version. But I still can't figure out how to make it smooth. I've reduced the image size with no effect. I've toggled the fps up and down with no effect. What else can I do to make it more smooth???
EDIT: I added a continuous scroll to it, but it still doesn't act right. It's still choppy for one. But after the initial scroll, it jumps back to an earlier image and then goes to the continuous scroll. WTH am I doing wrong?
Shameless bump...
I still can't figure out how to make this more smooth and stop that weird graphic glitch when it transitions from the initial scroll to the continuous one. Please help me. )
EDIT: I think I got it. I left a couple images in there that I thought I had deleted. It's still a little choppy, but much better.
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Finally got it! I know it's very personalized for my site, but here is the final version if anyone is interested.
Thanks all for the help!
If you're like me and the white of sites hurts ya, might like grey text on black. You can use Stylish with XDA - High Contrast style to change it. If you do that you'll see the text is yellow but you can edit it and use #736F6E everywhere you find #FFFF33.
I know off topic and outa left field, but know some others like dark themes too:
Stylish - https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/stylish/
XDA - High Contrast = http://userstyles.org/styles/24695/xda-high-contrast
(All credit for style goes to sickbox)
PS, side note, if width requires you to use bottom scroll bar, change width in style. I changed it from 1200 to 1000 and worked perfect.
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Please move if out of place. Meant to put in off topic but got distracted while reading in general and posted here.
Sorry
Looks cool
That is pretty awesome actually
Nice! But I prefer Blue
So mine's a little weird...anyone know what's going on with this?
Screenshot is attached to this post or viewable here:
http://i.imgur.com/uTr6h.png
The main background of the website is right (black) but the forums are still their original background color with some text colors changed.
I'm running FF 4.0.1 right now.
ddrstreak said:
So mine's a little weird...anyone know what's going on with this?
Screenshot is attached to this post or viewable here:
http://i.imgur.com/uTr6h.png
The main background of the website is right (black) but the forums are still their original background color with some text colors changed.
I'm running FF 4.0.1 right now.
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There are 11 instances of #FFFF33 to replace with whatever HTML colour you choose. In vBulletin each little section is controlled by a command so if you skip that section, you'll end up with it being white or whatever colour it was before.
And by all means, experiment with different colours. If you wanna change the body or boarder to a different colour than black all you have to do is find the colour you want and change it, just make sure you put "!important;" (without " marks) to override the style native colour
I'm fairly new to themeing. Seems kinda hard :\
I'm working on a theme, and did manage to edit the .9.pngs to my liking, however they look hideous when run on my phone.
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Is it a problem with the XML file or the .9.png?
For the .9.png guidelines, I completely outlined the right side and the bottom and put one dot each approximately in the center for the top and the left side.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Nobody got any help?
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No help at all? Might just shut it down then
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You can't just put a single dot in the middle of the top and the left sides. Those two sides represent the portion of your png being stretched. Based on the shape of your image, thats obviously not what should be stretched.
I figured it out through a lot of trial and error. There are a few decent tutorials here and on the main android dev sight. I'm away from my laptop at the moment so I can't link them for you. Just search ".9 png guide". That's how I found them. PM me if you have any more questions and I will be happy to help.
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I think I know what you're doing wrong. I was getting help with the .9.png's not too long ago and had trial and errors till perfection with it (thanks to B-Boy).
Basically you need to outline the inner image only. Do no touch the guideline at all. You can have the whole area inside the guideline highlighted as long as it doesn't touch the guideline. Once the inner image, or entire inner image, is outlined then copy and paste it. That will create 2 layers. Do the same thing again but this time you will be deleting the original (1st layer) and guideline and only have the 2nd layer left. Now you can edit the 2nd layer to whatever you want it to look like. Save as theimagename.9.png and then proceed with the next step.
You can't replace guidelines as dots or anything at all just to make it more invisible. You need to create layers and delete original layer plus guidelines.
As seen in the image,the .9.pngs are stretching fine. Its a problem with the text alignment.
Could it also be a problem with the XML file? The text size/positioning or something?
I could attach the mms part of my theme if someone wants to take a look at the files
Edit : the .9.pngs of my dialer work fine. So I guess it must be an XML issue
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I believe the sides you 'completely outlined' can define what parts of the .9.png can have content. Obviously, your whole image should not have content (in this case text), so you need to bring the markers in. I normally have a 5-10 pixel lead-in before I start defining the content, but you will need to allow for the < on your speech bubbles too.
It only seems to matter on some images, too. I assume the others are governed by .xml's as you've stated.
Thanks for the replies. I'll try making new images as soon as I get back home.
Will post results soon.
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I made a set of battery icons to be placed in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi
icons are 48x48 but get resized automatically by android system
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these icons are being added to UOT kitchen!
Very very ugly!!
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I might use it if it were optimized for the size of the status bar with cleaner looking lines, ie not auto resized by android
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Very very ugly!!
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if you dont like them, dont say anyting. they look just fine on the device. And if you arent canadian, you just dont get it.
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I might use it if it were optimized for the size of the status bar with cleaner looking lines, ie not auto resized by android
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what difference does it make if they are optimized for ONE specific screen resolution? you do realize depending what device you are on, it will have to re-size it anyway.
this happens with ALL STOCK IMAGES.
so again, why wouldnt you use them, Mr. 35 posts?
TRusselo said:
what difference does it make if they are optimized for ONE specific screen resolution? you do realize depending what device you are on, it will have to re-size it anyway.
this happens with ALL STOCK IMAGES.
so again, why wouldnt you use them, Mr. 35 posts?
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Wow, holy **** first of all settle down.
It must be the compression on your screenshot making it look a little off. I'll give it a shot.
And what does my post count have to do with anything? That is completely irrelevant.
ok swearing is a no no here.and assuming that they wont work rather than asking isnt the best policy either.
also it wouldnt be the compression of the image posted rather the fact that it shows almost tripple actual size.
I don't see anything in the Forum Rules about cursing.
seriosbrad said:
I don't see anything in the Forum Rules about cursing.
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hmm.. it used to.! well thanks! now that that has been lifted...
This is really nice. Good work!