Can u take the files of themes and take the things you like out of each of them and make a custom theme? Or mod a theme just a little to your liking? If so, how???
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Sure can, its pretty easy. If you are using themes already made for the fascinate its a little easier as you won't have to rename anything and the images will be correct. Just use 7zip or apkmanager to break down the .apk's and have a look.
Where do I get 7zip or apkmanager?? Is this a pc thing now or a dkwnload to my phone and flash in cwm type of thing??
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rivaaaa253 said:
Where do I get 7zip or apkmanager?? Is this a pc thing now or a dkwnload to my phone and flash in cwm type of thing??
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Just look in the how to theme stickier thread in this forum....it links all the tools needed
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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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I am running cognition 4.2 with eXistz beta 7 kernel and using GTG 5 icons dock TWZ launcher. I have applied gingerbread theme that I obtained from this forum. Now, I am interested in making the notification pull down into a transparent one also would like to have a black market theme. There are plenty available for different modems do we have anything like that for KB1?
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Anyone anyone at all? Please let me know. I want to keep my current gingerbread theme but change the notification to transparent one. Also, would like to change the stock look of the android from green and black on white to black and white and black. Thanks
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Anyone anyone at all? Please let me know. I want to keep my current gingerbread theme but change the notification to transparent one. Also, would like to change the stock look of the android from green and black on white to black and white and black. Thanks
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The voice crying out loud
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You need to edit the alpha channel of the status_bar_background.png or status_bar_background.9.png located in the system/framework/twframework-res.apk
You can either decompile the apk or use a zip program like 7zip or winrar to look inside the apk. The status_bar_background image is located in the res/drawable-hdpi or res/drawable-hdpi-v4 folder in the apk.
The alpha channel is the transparent channel... if you don't know how to edit an alpha channel, you'll have to do a search on google or something to learn how to do that with a graphics editing program like GIMP or Photoshop.
Before you mess with this stuff, make a nandroid backup or a flashable zip with your current unmodified twframework-res.apk so if you mess up and the phone boot loops you can still restore your phone to the state it was before you modified it.
mod777 said:
You need to edit the alpha channel of the status_bar_background.png or status_bar_background.9.png located in the system/framework/twframework-res.apk
You can either decompile the apk or use a zip program like 7zip or winrar to look inside the apk. The status_bar_background image is located in the res/drawable-hdpi or res/drawable-hdpi-v4 folder in the apk.
The alpha channel is the transparent channel... if you don't know how to edit an alpha channel, you'll have to do a search on google or something to learn how to do that with a graphics editing program like GIMP or Photoshop.
Before you mess with this stuff, make a nandroid backup or a flashable zip with your current unmodified twframework-res.apk so if you mess up and the phone boot loops you can still restore your phone to the state it was before you modified it.
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Thanks a lot! That's too complicated for my level. But thanks I learnt a lot from your message
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If you have made a Animated Pulldown Bar animation post it and i will upload it into the OP. I will also be making some when i get time im very busy trying to get work things together but i will work on what i can but please share your work i will give full credit and show it off thank you.
Video of what this looks like
If you wish to try this your self look HERE for that info.
Made by notta:
It will work much like the multi-anim zip I did "if familiar with it" by means of renaming a file inside a folder called notta on your sdcard to the animation of your choice. Then just reboot to recovery and flash the same zip you downloaded. Thats it!
Hopefully one zip, 15 different anims, working on CM7 and MIUI.
Instructions copied from the file you will rename (sdcard/notta/green-lightning)
Open as text such as with Root Explorer to view
Instructions for use:
Simply rename this file, the one you are reading to the pulldown animation of your choice. Reboot to recovery and reflash the original zip you downloaded. It will identify your choice by the file and patch that set. Be advised if you mispell your choice, nothing will be flashed and error.txt will reside in /sdcard/notta. NOTE: A dalvik wipe should be performed on the first initial flash, it should not be necessary after that.
So far the pulldown animations to rename default to are:
Please rename exactly as shown:
green-lightning
green-lightning2
blue-lightning
blue-lightning2
blue-lightning3
blue-lightning4
nerve
nerve2
pixel
pink-bounce
orange-bounce
blue-cosmic
apparition
red-plasma
cosmic-string
Consider it a beta zip & Again let me know how things work or give feedback. I have tested this but not extensively, It works by identifying whether ThemeChooser.apk (CM7) or ThemeEngine.apk (MIUI) resides in the system/app folder. If one or the other is not there, it won't flash anything!
I figure being able to theme on the fly is one of the reasons people run these roms, so it was a quick and easy solution to combine both in one zip.
The status bar may take a moment to set back in between animation choices. Also the animation never works on the first pulldown, just pull down a second time and it works great from then on out.
Also makes an undo flashable backup for both CM7 & MIUI!
.01 Initial, CM7 & MIUI Multi Pulldown Animations (Flashable on both CM7 & MIUI)
http://db.tt/HR0GSch
Looks good....
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looks good indeed...but can we get the one in the video of the blueish purple scrolling matrix? it would go good with steel blue theme
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looks good indeed...but can we get the one in the video of the blueish purple scrolling matrix? it would go good with steel blue theme
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Ok when I get back home later today I'll do that one next I'm planning on doing alot if these but I'll do today one next
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Can I edit these 2 work on cm7 w.o a comp (cat chewed my power cord for my comp so I'm stuck on cm7 til atlst wednesday)...I may jus do a nandroid backup n try n flash one of these anyway jus 2 c if itll magically work lol
Edit: tried 2 flash one over cm7 n it's like I didn't even flash it... but after reading the how to page I def need a comp 2 do this
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Can I edit these 2 work on cm7 w.o a comp (cat chewed my power cord for my comp so I'm stuck on cm7 til atlst wednesday)...I may jus do a nandroid backup n try n flash one of these anyway jus 2 c if itll magically work lol
Edit: tried 2 flash one over cm7 n it's like I didn't even flash it... but after reading the how to page I def need a comp 2 do this
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these mods are only for com rom 2 users...this mod can be made to work on cm7..yes....but as is it edits files that dont exist anywhere but in touchwiz
cm7 is aosp
nitsuj17 said:
these mods are only for com rom 2 users...this mod can be made to work on cm7..yes....but as is it edits files that dont exist anywhere but in touchwiz
cm7 is aosp
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Ok I thought it would work cuz the how to page says it should work on any GB Rom then the froyi how to is in a tiny spot at the bottom so I figured it was mainly supposed 2 be a GB thing that was modded for froyo also but I guess I didn't think bout the whole aosp tw deal
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Ok I thought it would work cuz the how to page says it should work on any GB Rom then the froyi how to is in a tiny spot at the bottom so I figured it was mainly supposed 2 be a GB thing that was modded for froyo also but I guess I didn't think bout the whole aosp tw deal
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You're lucky it didn't boot loop when you flashed it.
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You're lucky it didn't boot loop when you flashed it.
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I actually thought about that literally rite after i flashed it cuz then I'd be forced 2 go 2 a library n attempt 2 Odin back there lol
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Nice work.. digging it.
Can I request this for MIUIWiz 1.1. I tried to edit it and get it to work but it deleted the launcher and force closed everything and I had to reflash the rom. I know it's for com but I had to try
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so no cm7 port?
xain713 said:
so no cm7 port?
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I said in the op I'm working on it.
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calebv2 said:
I said in the op I'm working on it.
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Srry
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xain713 said:
Srry
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You better be sorry lol no but I just don't always have alot of time
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Just realized you used my themed honeycomb boot animation.. Looks good, I might add this to the steel blue theme. Keep up the good work.
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Yeah thank I want to make more if these I just have very little time I'm trying tho
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Just a quick thanks for the thread, hit thanks button when at PC.
Pointed me to the Droid forums and the step by step there worked great. Implemented on Simply Honey vibrant edition. I did use the honeycomb animation from here. If I need to credit anyone besides the OP here and at Droid forums please let me know.
Really is a nice added touch for that wow factor when showing off to friends and co-workers.
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explodingboy70 said:
Just a quick thanks for the thread, hit thanks button when at PC.
Pointed me to the Droid forums and the step by step there worked great. Implemented on Simply Honey vibrant edition. I did use the honeycomb animation from here. If I need to credit anyone besides the OP here and at Droid forums please let me know.
Really is a nice added touch for that wow factor when showing off to friends and co-workers.
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I themed the blue honey boot animation. It was packaged by jaerk99 and the OP put together the animated pull-down. No need to credit me tho. Hope you enjoy....
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I themed the blue honey boot animation. It was packaged by jaerk99. No need to credit me tho. Hope you enjoy....
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Credit where its due always.
The animation goes perfect with our rom btw.
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Does anyone know how to manage/ mod apks I'm trying apk tool but its not even. Starting up on my computer?
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When I say apks, meaning framework res and good stuff like that
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I also want to migrate some apks of xt883 to verizon rom.
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Does anyone know how to manage/ mod apks I'm trying apk tool but its not even. Starting up on my computer?
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If you just want to do some basic theming to framework-res.apk and systemui.apk all you really need is 7zip and a way to sign packages, I use Androidsigner.
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If you just want to do some basic theming to framework-res.apk and systemui.apk all you really need is 7zip and a way to sign packages, I use Androidsigner.
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how would you edit the actual system apps? everytime i open them i just get a whole bunch of xml files. but unless im wrong, arent these just layout files that tell the app how to display?
Thank you, I am planning to release my own rom sometime next week
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Is winzip ok?
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You can always use uot kitchen to theme. Google it
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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
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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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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
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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?