I don't know where to ask this question but i'll give this a shot.
When making the theme, where do i store the dock background picture that i want to use for my theme? is it under drawables folder if so, what filename should i name it?
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Fast Easy Theming
adam2010 has an excellent thread on theming. It includes a walk-through starting with the very basics, check it out: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1010107
Hope this helps
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I have base empty theme. Template for 4.1.999 and I wanted to add the blur animations I was wondering if there was a way of getting these or seperate files I would need to download?
I was thinking on finding a theme maybe with blur animations but well if anyrthing or input that would be appreciated
the best way would be to get a theme that has it and add it to your template. the location of them is framework-res.apk/res/anim just add those files to your template.
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david1171 said:
the best way would be to get a theme that has it and add it to your template. the location of them is framework-res.apk/res/anim just add those files to your template.
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Seriously thanks david1171. All my post and questions you have answered. Thank you for the help and I was kinda right on the anim but really just wantes to make sure.
can anybody tell me how to set the default wallpaper in my rom? is it device specific? I am on an epic 4g if that helps at all? thanks in advance, also if anybody has some good theming threads book marked they would be appreciated as well!
in framework-res.apk under drawable-hdpi or something like that its called default_wallpaper.jpg
basically what i am asking is if i have an apk how do i theme it with either a smoked glass/ transparent look? so far i have found most of my themed widgets online. i am particularly looks to theme my launcher pro (widgets only)... i know member signals23 has done this, but i cannot get it to work for the life of me and decided i want to do it myself and besides it could give me good practice for if i want to learn more theming in the future. i have tried metamorph but unsuccessfully but then again i am a somewhat semi-noob at it, advice? suggestions?
Not sure exactly how you are going about modifying the images, but when I do it, I transfer the apk to my desktop, and extract the drawable files to my desktop, then I can look at each individual image, and then make my changes, and add the modified images back to the apk. But the only way I can get it to work, is to put the apk in system/apps...
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This post in his thread explains what to change and where.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8201765&postcount=2
Is it possible for someone to create a theme that mimicks this? I tried to figure out how to make it myself and couldn't.
It's done with a launcher that can make completely transparent shortcuts. The shortcuts are placed over the text. The text is in the picture that is used as a wallpaper.
There's a complete tutorial how to make it on themedroid.com
http://themedroid.com/2010/11/scrolling-wallpaper-2/
user waxfresh posted it in the screenshots thread
here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9087072&postcount=7
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9113895&postcount=15
have fun.
Yes, I've tried it...and I just haven't figured everything out yet. I just thought it would be cool if someone would be able to put together a theme or ROM for those of us who don't have the time to do this. I gots two kids....lol
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
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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.
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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!