First of all Want to introduce my self to everyone and greet the XDA community.
I think all of you guys are doing a wonderful job with all of the things you are creating for android, and window's mobile users. Hello all!
My question is.. Is there any way to change the style or colors of the yellow and blue bubbles for the threaded messaging?
Is it possible to change it entirely so it could look different? For example, the HTC EVO 3D threaded Messaging or any HTC threaded Messaging?
Why don't you try out Handcent SMS?
I've tried that before and i don't really like it.
Is there anyway to change the theme of the conversations that come default with the phone?
SM477Z said:
I've tried that before and i don't really like it.
Is there anyway to change the theme of the conversations that come default with the phone?
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Yup but it is long and a P.I.T.A. you have to recompile the apk, find Tue color codes for the bubbles, change the color codes, recompile the apk and push to the phone.
zelendel said:
Yup but it is long and a P.I.T.A. you have to recompile the apk, find Tue color codes for the bubbles, change the color codes, recompile the apk and push to the phone.
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Do you know of a guide that could show me how to do this?
SM477Z said:
Do you know of a guide that could show me how to do this?
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Start with APK manager or APK tool both will decompile the apk. As for where the color codes are in the apk I have never looked but if you PM nunhugger, xtreme, defuse, spinz, chiki or another member from the Team Phoenix themes thread I am sure one of them can tell you where the color codes are.
Thanks alot!
The bubbles are actually images. They are .9 images...so they, must be decompiled before the colors are changed. As fire changing the style all together. I am sure it can be done...would just take a lot of work.
sent using a phone.
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I was making one of many themes that i decided not to finish when i get to the boring part of editing the 9 pngs and changing the color of all them and thanks to stericson metamorph app. i decided i would share some parts of it. Here's the dialer should work with (Aosp 1.6).all i ask if you add it to a theme just give me credit for my work thx.
This dialer will not work with the Eclair dialer
sorry for the screen shots are from ddms
looks great! ill try it out
This looks awesome!!! Would love to see it in different colors and (if I dare to ask) ported to eclair dialer.
Thanks for contributing!!!!
how did you get the background to be like it is?
i am plaining on porting it to the eclair dialer. just don't know when i will have the time to. as for how i did it.i set the image of the gradient image in the back of the keys i made and and the numbers i added .as you can see i was going for the blackberry look but added my own text field the blackberry one was to plain simple to make but plain. cut them out to the size i needed
kron2 said:
i am plaining on porting it to the eclair dialer. just don't know when i will have the time to. as for how i did it.i set the image of the gradient image in the back of the keys i made and and the numbers i added .as you can see i was going for the blackberry look but added my own text field the blackberry one was to plain simple to make but plain. cut them out to the size i needed
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I have tried several times using GIMP to change the colors of some of the 9.png files in the drawables-finger folder in the Contacts.apk file. It just will not work out for me. All I do is use the colorize option or the channel mixer. The pictures (specifically the btn_dial_action_left_pressed.9.png, etc) will not show up right on the phone. I can't figure it out. If you can, I'd like to know.
i don't use gimp i use paint.net and a 13 year old cope of adobe photoshop.after you make the color change did you use the 9 png. tool you will need to
kron2 said:
i don't use gimp i use paint.net and a 13 year old cope of adobe photoshop.after you make the color change did you use the 9 png. tool you will need to
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I tried the png 9 tool in the AndroidSDK package and was reading Damnitpud's walkthrough. The Eclipse part is what gets me because I don't understand it.
Binary100100 said:
I tried the png 9 tool in the AndroidSDK package and was reading Damnitpud's walkthrough. The Eclipse part is what gets me because I don't understand it.
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if eclipse is installed and set up right look at rogro 82 gde post there is source to make themes for his app all i do is add my 9 pngs to the drawable folder he added some help files to set it up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=569409
Kron2, do we need to apply to constacts.apk, phone.apk and framework-res.apk for this to work?
There are these 3 files listed. Which one?
htcmagic said:
Kron2, do we need to apply to constacts.apk, phone.apk and framework-res.apk for this to work?
There are these 3 files listed. Which one?
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It is for metamorph and will not work with the eclair dialer.you will need to pick all the apk.files to install for it to look the same .in framework is the top tab images
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It is for metamorph and will not work with the eclair dialer.you will need to pick all the apk.files to install for it to look the same .in framework is the top tab images
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Thanks for the info.
hello everyone,sorry for my poor English
I have themed my own phone looks like a Nexus s
mostly every background is black and text is white,except
in root explorer ,when i press menu,the popup is white background and text is white too......then press more .again white background with white text
what can I do....
I hate to bring this old thread up again. But, does anyone have an answer?
It seems that the menu background for some common applications like "Root Explorer" or "Droid Analytics" does not change properly with the theme. Instead, it shows a white menu with white text.
My entire device is completely Gingerbread themed based off of the stock framework-res. But, these menus are totally messed up. White text on white menus. Should be white text on black transparent menus.
I might be way off: But have you guys tried changing the color in the .XML file/s?
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I might be way off: But have you guys tried changing the color in the .XML file/s?
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I changed the colors for menus within framework-res.apk res/values/styles.xml. All other menus system-wide work fine. Every other application menu works fine.
Which XML are you thinking about?
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I changed the colors for menus within framework-res.apk res/values/styles.xml. All other menus system-wide work fine. Every other application menu works fine.
Which XML are you thinking about?
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I was thinking maybe changing color codes in Root Explorer's XML might help. But I don't know.
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I was thinking maybe changing color codes in Root Explorer's XML might help. But I don't know.
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Oh yeah I thought about that. But, since I'm creating this theme for a ROM used by hundreds of people, I'd rather not have to theme these external applications.
Someone's got to know the answer to this problem!
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Oh yeah I thought about that. But, since I'm creating this theme for a ROM used by hundreds of people, I'd rather not have to theme these external applications.
Someone's got to know the answer to this problem!
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I see.. Hope you find your answer.
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I see.. Hope you find your answer.
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Thank you for the help!
Hello,
I would like to change color of highlighting numbers in SMS messages but I'm lost and not able to find a right place where to change it. I looked at framework-res.apk and also com.htc.resources.apk but no luck. See attached image, if not clear what I was talking about. Does anybody know where I can change such color, please?
Thanks for any help.
I am asking a similar question about theming and how to change the selected / highlighted "text color" when "cutting and pasting", searching or selecting a link in my browser.
Specifically for Sense ROMS 2.1 or 3.0 with GB 2.3.3 or 2.3.4. The T-Mobile HTC MyTouch theme called "Safari" has everything blue for the text selections and highlights, and want to have this same feature on a standard HTC ROM. Not a green color fan.
Looking for what *.xml file controls this in the framework files?
Is this XML in the
com.htc.resources.apk
framework-res.apk
files?
Again, trying to do the same thing, to learn which xml file controls this.
TIA
danielo said:
Hello,
I would like to change color of highlighting numbers in SMS messages but I'm lost and not able to find a right place where to change it. I looked at framework-res.apk and also com.htc.resources.apk but no luck. See attached image, if not clear what I was talking about. Does anybody know where I can change such color, please?
Thanks for any help.
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malloy0 said:
I am asking a similar question about theming and how to change the selected / highlighted "text color" when "cutting and pasting", searching or selecting a link in my browser.
Specifically for Sense ROMS 2.1 or 3.0 with GB 2.3.3 or 2.3.4. The T-Mobile HTC MyTouch theme called "Safari" has everything blue for the text selections and highlights, and want to have this same feature on a standard HTC ROM. Not a green color fan.
Looking for what *.xml file controls this in the framework files?
Is this XML in the
com.htc.resources.apk
framework-res.apk
files?
Again, trying to do the same thing, to learn which xml file controls this.
TIA
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Those color codes will be in the messaging apk not the the framework or the resources. HTC has many color codes over writting each other. I would start in the messaging app.
These color codes are MOSTLY in the framework files, otherwise when you change skins they would always be the same green. This is not the case. Try it yourself with a different skin other the the HTC default.
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Those color codes will be in the messaging apk not the the framework or the resources. HTC has many color codes over writting each other. I would start in the messaging app.
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I know about themes more then you think. I don't use the stock SMS app so not so sure about that one but before you say I should try it have a look at the SS. I know my way around the framework enough to change everything.
Yes I need help editing a theme. The theme I installed on my phone makes certain apps have the same text color as the background color making it impossible to read. I've tried using ninjamorph to edit the affected apps but I can't figure it out or if someone could edit the theme itself for me to install since I'm not good at it at all I'd appreciate it.
The affected apps so far is:
Meetme (myyearbook)
Pro wrestling.net
Also the notification background is pretty close to the text color as well.
I'd like to be able to just edit the text color to make it a brighter more noticeable color. Anyone have any assistance they could provide?
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You can't use Ninja morph to edit the xmls color, only replace them it the are compiled... since ninjamorph doesn't decompile the xmls are pretty much unreadable. If you send me the what you have and the color you want the text to be I can change it for you.
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You can't use Ninja morph to edit the xmls color, only replace them it the are compiled... since ninjamorph doesn't decompile the xmls are pretty much unreadable. If you send me the what you have and the color you want the text to be I can change it for you.
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OK thanks.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
here's the link to it :
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vjn84k1cezj32aq/WT.GS2.AOKP.zip
id like for the text to be able to be blue in all apps. if possible. some were showing white on white which seems weird to me. if u cant get it its ok no big deal.
Hello, im trying to make my own theme for xperia devices (android 4.4) and i want to make it dark/black, now im kinda stuck with my theme because i dont know how to change font color of texts in message app, settings, contacts, alarm, and basically all system apps that can be affected by theme. I have changed most of backgrounds and now this bothers me so much, i have wanted to make theme as i would like to use but its not really that much usable if i dont change font color, i appreciate any help.
Im sorry if this is not right place to post question, if its against the rules report to admins so they can move it to other forum.
Please tell me which device you have and I will move it for you to the correct forum
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Hello, im trying to make my own theme for xperia devices (android 4.4) and i want to make it dark/black, now im kinda stuck with my theme because i dont know how to change font color of texts in message app, settings, contacts, alarm, and basically all system apps that can be affected by theme. I have changed most of backgrounds and now this bothers me so much, i have wanted to make theme as i would like to use but its not really that much usable if i dont change font color, i appreciate any help.
Im sorry if this is not right place to post question, if its against the rules report to admins so they can move it to other forum.
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Check all xmls in res folders and you'll see font color.
Set those lines to white HEX codes colors.
When we are talking about system fonts, or font color in settings you will have to edit few files more.
It's to big thing to say in one post but try to search a bit and you'll find tutorials.
Try to search for editing smali, font color in settings and android theming
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Please tell me which device you have and I will move it for you to the correct forum
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Its Xperia E1, but it doesnt have specific page. Thank you for a reply.
funky0308 said:
Check all xmls in res folders and you'll see font color.
Set those lines to white HEX codes colors.
When we are talking about system fonts, or font color in settings you will have to edit few files more.
It's to big thing to say in one post but try to search a bit and you'll find tutorials.
Try to search for editing smali, font color in settings and android theming
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Thank you for the help, will try.
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Its Xperia E1, but it doesnt have specific page. Thank you for a reply.
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I have arranged for the Xperia E1 to be added to this section
It will not be until after the weekend, I will move this thread then.
Greg
CroNoob said:
Hello, im trying to make my own theme for xperia devices (android 4.4) and i want to make it dark/black, now im kinda stuck with my theme because i dont know how to change font color of texts in message app, settings, contacts, alarm, and basically all system apps that can be affected by theme. I have changed most of backgrounds and now this bothers me so much, i have wanted to make theme as i would like to use but its not really that much usable if i dont change font color, i appreciate any help.
Im sorry if this is not right place to post question, if its against the rules report to admins so they can move it to other forum.
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Yes, that gives one a headache.
You need to edit the overlay XMLs for a lot of themed APKs, the color.xml.
It's a bit of a detective work and trial and error.
One thing that will make your head explode is the fact that "semc_text_color_primary" in com.sonyericsson.uxp also sets the color for search and edit text boxes. I have managed to controle the color of search boxes by making overlay XMLs for some layout-XMLs and styles for framework-res, but the edit-text boxes still folows "semc_text_color_primary".
I will go into detalis when i get the time in a new thread. I will post a theme you can use as base when time is in my favour.
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Yes, that gives one a headache.
You need to edit the overlay XMLs for a lot of themed APKs, the color.xml.
It's a bit of a detective work and trial and error.
One thing that will make your head explode is the fact that "semc_text_color_primary" in com.sonyericsson.uxp also sets the color for search and edit text boxes. I have managed to controle the color of search boxes by making overlay XMLs for some layout-XMLs and styles for framework-res, but the edit-text boxes still folows "semc_text_color_primary".
I will go into detalis when i get the time in a new thread. I will post a theme you can use as base when time is in my favour.
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Thank you for a reply.
I was busy last few days, sorry for a late reply.
I agree with you, it is really messed up to use one color for every system text, if i set white (since most background graphics are black) then i cant see anything on dialer because of white background. I have made another test theme with blue/white/gray details and its simple to use blue text in any app, but since there is a lot of people who would like to enjoy black theme (unfortunately Xperia E1 have non aosp roms) its too bad that making a useful black theme could be that hard.
Im waiting for your new thread, in meantime i will try to find a solution.