[HowTo] Mod a Theme - Huexxx's Battery Icons / Circular / % / Multicolour & more ...
Hi all!
Given that I wanted a circular icons for the battery indicator on my OB, and that the only way to get some icons to my taste was making them for myself, have encouraged me to create my own icons. My icons have a smooth transition of color from blue (100%) to red (0%) through green (75%), yellow (50%) and orange (25%).
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v1 3D icons with darker background (like radio signal strength) and 14p numbers!
v1.1 Enhanced 3D icons, rounder, better shadowed, numbers better centered!
Radio 3D icons v0!
WiFi icons v0. (with darker background like radio signal strength)!
Wifi 3D icons v1!
Dropdown Arrow better visible for WP7 Theme!
New! V10E Stock LG Theme modified with my v1.1 icons:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx10EBatt.zip
NOTE: In case of troubles, post here and then we will see the way to restore original framework-res.apk.
Since at the moment I have no intention of creating a complete theme, the only way to enjoy them is inject them into an existing theme, such as those offered by the Theme-Master antonio1475.
To say that until the date, antonio's WP7 Theme is the default Nova theme, so if you have Nova rom and only want to inject my icons, use WP7 theme like explained in this thread.
This tutorial will explain how to inject my icons on antonio1475's WP7 theme, but the process is the same for injection into any other existing theme. It is important that the theme comes with icons for each percentage value of battery charge. In the tutorial everything is done with WinRAR, but can also be done using 7zip.
First of all, the changes explained here work perfectly for me, but I am not responsible for the effects it can have in your case.
1 .- We can download the latest antonio1475's WP7 theme from his thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176182
2 .- We can download my pack of icons from here:
Battery v0 - Normal icons: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx's_Batt_Icons_v0.rar
Battery v1 - 3d icons: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx's_Batt_Icons_v1.rar
Battery v1.1 - 3d icons: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx's_Batt_Icons_v1.1.rar
Radio 3d v0: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx's_Radio_Icons_v0.rar
WiFi v0: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx's_WiFi_Icons_v0.rar
WiFi 3d v1: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/Huexxx's_WiFi_Icons_v1.rar
Clearer Dropdown Arrow for WP7: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4629711/HBI/clearer_dropdown_arrow.rar
3 .- Put the two files in one folder. It is not necessary but it simplifies things.
4 .- Open the theme with WinRAR by double-clicking on it (in this case WP7themev8final.zip). WinRAR must be the default program to open zip files. If it's not your case, you have to open WinRAR and then find the file with the inside browser and open it. This will open a WinRAR window showing the contents of the package with the theme.
5 .- Navigate within WinRAR to the folder \system\framework
6 .- Open the file framework-res.apk by double-clicking on it inside WinRAR. This opens a new WinRAR window with the content.
7 .- Navigate within WinRAR to the folder \res\drawable-hdpi
8 .- Open my package of icons (Huexxx's_Batt_Icons_v0.rar) with WinRAR.
9 .- Select all files within the package of icons and drag'n'drop them to framework-res.apk WinRAR window in order to replace the icons.
Once done, we can close the WinRAR window with the icons (Huexxx's_Batt_Icons_v0.rar).
10 .- When a dialog to define how to include the new files popups, accept to continue with default parameters.
11 .- Once the new icons have been included in framework-res.apk, close this WinRAR window. The application will ask you to update the file, and you have to accept. Maybe it will ask you to update before close the window, anyway accept and then close it.
You can see the date and size changes in framework-res.apk looking at theme's WinRAR window (WP7themev8final.zip).
12 .- Close the theme's WinRAR window. You can see the date and size changes in WP7themev8final.zip looking at file browser.
The resulting file WP7themev8final.zip is the original theme with the modified icons, ready to install.
Instructions for installing the theme are the same as the author specified for its installation, so read carefully the theme author's thread.
In fact, the theme used for the tutorial can only be installed over Nova ROM or stock 10C ROM.
I recommend you to deactivate the widgets and to run the original launcher (if you use a different one) before flashing the theme, as in my first attempt I had to deactivate and reactivate the widgets, and reconfigure a little the launcher after the flash. After installation, in my case, the first boot stucked on bootimage (several minutes) and I had to remove the battery and restart, but finally everything is correct. Following this recommendations, the second attemp worked flawlessly.
Take a look of some screenshots with the result.
v0:
v1+wifi:
v1.1+clearer dropdown arrow:
Best regards, and if you like them, click on Thanks!
To say that all the procedure above explained can be used in order to modify any .png inside theme's apks.
Be careful with .9.png files... ir must be recompiled and it's more difficult.
For those who wish to use my icons in your themes, it's very simple:
- Ask me for permission
- Include me in the credits
So many thanks to antonio1475, without his help this would be impossible!
Hi again...
Despite not having had any response, I will continue with the project because it is primarily for myself.
I've updated the main post with a new 3D version of the icons and some icons wifi, same as included in antonios1475's wp7 theme but with darker gray background, like radio signal one.
Regards!
They look great!
Maybe you could ask for antonio1475's permission for you to inject your theme mods and then link the finished repacked theme from his base project.
It would be totally at his discretion though
xstrifey said:
They look great!
Maybe you could ask for antonio1475's permission for you to inject your theme mods and then link the finished repacked theme from his base project.
It would be totally at his discretion though
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Thanks so much for the first reply to my thread!
It would be fantastic, but then i've to update and upload the modified theme every time he changes his theme... and in the thread I explain thoughly how to modify the original theme in easy steps.
Believe me when I say that it will take you about 1 minute in modify the theme, and you will have the satisfaction of have done it by yourself.
Regards!
Modified mine through UOTkitchen. Great guide.. keep it up man.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA App
Hi all...
I've observed that my new 3d icons weren't as circular as I would like, so I have decided to touch up them.
Now are rounder, better shadowed and thay have the number better placed in the centre of the icon.
Also, I've added a new dropdown list arrow in order to modify original WP7's icon because IMHO it's dificult to distinguish the black arrow inside the dark grey gradient circle.
Regards!
Hi again!
I've created new Radio 3d icons.
They are inspired in WP7 theme icons but now in 3d.
You can see it at first post.
Regards!
Huexxx said:
Hi again!
I've created new Radio 3d icons.
They are inspired in WP7 theme icons but now in 3d.
You can see it at first post.
Regards!
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very well the icons are cool I have them
great effort there... thnx.. but it looks some what difficult.... thnx again
Difficult?
Doucle-click on a .zip
Navigate inside winrar to a file
Double-click the file
Navigate inside another winrar to a folder
Drag and drop some files
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Is this hard to do?
TRy it, believe me, it's so easy!
is it possible to change the icons for stock rom without flashing?
dcop7 said:
is it possible to change the icons for stock rom without flashing?
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Without flashing what... another ROM?
Antonio's theme seems to run over stock 10C (the baseline of actual nova). If you have that stock ROM, you can try...
... but... if something goes wrong... stock ROM doesn't have the keycomb to access recovery... and you would reflash with LG stuff...
Select the theme you want to modify, and read troughly the thread in order to know if the theme goes well with your ROM.
When I would know how to modify .xmls, I'll complete the thread with base themes of the different stock ROMs to modify them.
Regards!
New wifi icons at first post!
They woludn't be the last, because I want to do another version with thinner lines...
Regards!
Great thank-you
En Mi Optimus Black Desde Tapatalk
Wow that was awesome. I was looking for that. Can we make this changes for dropdown menu icons (wifi,gps..) for changing color and shape. I want to make them black or red. Thx for this great post.
great job!
can I use this with gingerbread theme?
shourov said:
can I use this with gingerbread theme?
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Of course!
If gingerbread theme works well with your rom, modify it an try, all should be ok.
The icons are awesome!
It would be perfect if somebody could write a guide on how to incorporate them into the stock rom...
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So here it goes. After over 250 hours of copying, editing, resizing, renaming, putting things together and so on...
At long last it is ready. Buuf THEME finally for HERO devices.
The amount of work was massive.
For your OWN ease of application i have turned this into a Metamorph Theme. So you need to download Metamorph from the market (free).
SO! Here are the pictures.
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- THIS REQUIRED ROOT ACCESS. For those that DON'T have root access, you can only apply the ADW launcher Theme.
- As you can see there is a lot of working going on through there. I tried to make it easiest to apply by creating this via metamorph. This means that WHENEVER an update for your rom comes, you dont have to wait for my update, you can just *simply* apply the metamorph zip and you'll have all your Apps buuf'ed. The only thing i couldn't metamorph yet was the framework-res file. I am planning to integrate that very soon, but at the mo', you're gonna have to apply a .zip via your recovery.
- Also, i am using ADW Launcher. There was a theme named ADW.buuf.theme in the market. That was not working with my rom causing many FC's, so i stripped it down, recreated it from scratch and added a ton of new app images. I have added a lot of default values that suited my liking (highlight color and so on). If you dont like those, simply change them via ADW Settings. ALSO, i have used some code from Eliotstocker to make this theme have some wallpapers. Simply change wallpaper and you should be greeted with a "Buuf Picker" option. In there i have included some of the best Buuf wallpapers.
- As you can see, I have applied a Circular Battery mod (credits to the creators). If you dont like it, simply go to the kitchen and create another mod. It is included in the framework-res.apk zip file
- I am using an edited font, extracted from the Galaxy S by Alex.
- I am also using LCD Density Changer. My setting is @ 139.
- Finally, i am attaching a small .zip file with the bootanimation i use (credit to the creator - sorry don't know who you are) with some amazing boot sequence back from the energy BIOS days, PLUS ad-free hosts, ridding you from the annoying ads.
ROMS
This is initially created for FroydVillain 1.5. The metamorph file should be applicable to ALL AOSP 2.2 Roms for ALL MDPI devices.
The only limitation at the moment is the lack of integration of the framework-res.apk file.
Instructions
1) Download Metamorph and install. Make sure you disable autokiller, in case it kills metamoprh while updating
2) Create a folder AndroidThemes in your SDCard and put the BuufMDPIApps.zip file in it. Apply.
3) Reboot to recovery and apply the framework.zip file
4) Download ADW Launcher and install my edited Buuf Theme. Go to ADW Settings, Theme Preferences, Load and apply.
5 - Optional) Apply fonts.zip via recovery - Credits to Alex
6 - Optional) Apply myboot.zip.
Caution: During the metamorph application of the theme, your phone is going to FC a lot, and sometimes ask for your pin. Please do apply the zip until it is totally done (if it stops, redo it), dont let your phone sleep, and please interact with the FC/SIM lock screens.
Uninstallation
Simply flash your ROM zip file on top. No wipe needed.
Download Links
Metamorph Theme
framework-res.apk
fonts.zip
Adw.Buuftheme.petsasj.apk
myboot.zip
Credits
Based on icons by Paul Davey aka Mattahan. All rights reserved.
Fractal Systems for initial BuuF ADW Theme
Alex for the fonts
Circular battery mod to the creators
Bootanimation to the creators
Donation
- This complete theme pack wasn't created for money. It was created to make the Buuf Theme live on for the MDPI Devices. All credits are due to the people stated above.
- However, i have put into this over 250+ hours of work. And for those of you who have never themed, well all i can say it was really a pain.
- If you feel like buying me a beer for all the hard work, here's a link:
Donate link - THANK YOU
- If you like it, please let me know.
Changelog
19 Sept 2010 v1.2.1 - Initial Release
Requests
Requests for unthemed apps are welcome. Glitches and FC's, as long as distortions, should also be reported. If you wish to have your app icon changed in ADW Drawer, give me the app name, or even better the activity name (check it out via adb logcat, while launching the app) and let me know what kind of icon you want.
Contact me
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This as AWESOME Because you've done so much work on this also i reccomend you put it in the legend,eris and Hero CDMA forums because it should work on all those devices to Thats if you havent already
Once i get rid of the framework-res problem with metamorph i will post it under Android themes, and separately to MDPI Devices.
Thanks for the comments
hi!
the theme is looking great,awesome work!!
but i get an error when i try to extract framework-res file from recovery,i get an error that the file is corrupt or something like that...what could be the problem?
thanks!
Very good job !!
It works perfectly on Froydvillain 1.5
Just one question : what is your clock&weather widget on the screenshots ?
I am terribly sorry, i think i've put an unsigned framework-res.apk file. I shall update soon.
My clock is Beautiful widgets, with the ANDRODena_Buff clock skin and EmotiSun Weather skin.
edit. I updated the framework-res.apk file, although i doubt it was unsigned, on a second note. Perhaps your download was corrupted. Redownload and let me know please
PS. Thanks for the nice comments guys.
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I am terribly sorry, i think i've put an unsigned framework-res.apk file. I shall update soon.
My clock is Beautiful widgets, with the ANDRODena_Buff clock skin and EmotiSun Weather skin.
edit. I updated the framework-res.apk file, although i doubt it was unsigned, on a second note. Perhaps your download was corrupted. Redownload and let me know please
PS. Thanks for the nice comments guys.
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framework-res.apk is a system apk and does not need to be signed
I applied the first framework.zip without any problem. (in recovery mode)
C0mpu13rFr34k said:
framework-res.apk is a system apk and does not need to be signed
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My particular framework-res.apk is modified. It includes the circular battery mod, which not only changes png's, but also adds a few xml files. So yes it does indeed need to be signed. The apk itself cannot, but the .zip needs to be signed with test keys, allowing for the modified framework-res.apk to be extractable and allowing recovery to apply it.
petsasj said:
My particular framework-res.apk is modified. It includes the circular battery mod, which not only changes png's, but also adds a few xml files. So yes it does indeed need to be signed. The apk itself cannot, but the .zip needs to be signed with test keys, allowing for the modified framework-res.apk to be extractable and allowing recovery to apply it.
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Why were you reffering to the apk before then? Anyways doesn't matter
phone keeps rebooting at gmail.apk floyo 0.8
Looks great, I will be installing on my lunch break
One question - what difference does the LCD Density app make, and why choose the density you have ?
@shields - try to manually update the rest of the apk's. My phone rebooted as well on Gmail.apk. perhaps you have autokiller running or something. Choose Apply existing theme, select the xml file, and manually update the rest apk's
@furrypotato The difference LCD Density app does is that it makes the screen look like a higher resolution one. For example, i can fit 5x5 (columns x rows) instead of the classic 4x4 MDPI devices have. My setting is just something i have found to work fine, and dont have too many scale issues with my apps.
Installed it and loving it.
A very different theme for me to use that's a refreshing change
Thanks
Thanks for the nice comments.
Please feel free to propose any new features.
Whats the best method of adding custom icons ?
I only had a few minutes to look before I left for work but I took a look on Buuf website and found an icon I'd like to use for Tweetdeck. (Fauna #13)
Now I'm guessing I can amend the xml file in the zip in some way and place the icon.png file in folders like the others, but is there an easy way of doing it ?
I even bought beatiful widgets cos I love the themes so much
Oh, and I updated to the new Gmail last night and it's broken some of the gmail graphics such as notfication of emails.
furrypotato said:
Whats the best method of adding custom icons ?
I only had a few minutes to look before I left for work but I took a look on Buuf website and found an icon I'd like to use for Tweetdeck. (Fauna #13)
Now I'm guessing I can amend the xml file in the zip in some way and place the icon.png file in folders like the others, but is there an easy way of doing it ?
I even bought beatiful widgets cos I love the themes so much
Oh, and I updated to the new Gmail last night and it's broken some of the gmail graphics such as notfication of emails.
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There's no way of adding custom icons yourself. That's how i tried to do it as well. But it doesn't work. You have to create the APK from the beginning, and thats what i had to do. Took me nearly 3 days of non-stop work to remake it.
I, unlike the original creator, will intent to update the icons when asked. So let me know what icon you want for what app, give me the activity name if you have it and i will update it.
I haven't had an eye on the new gmail (as a matter of fact i didnt even know it existed). I will look at those on the weekend, as the following two days i'm taking 3 exams and my head's about to explode.
Let me know though.
Cool thanks.
I'm looking to get the attached icon added to TweetDeck Beta . Dont know activity name sorry (Whats best way of getting it)
Tweetdeck beta in case you need it :
http://downloads.tweetdeck.com/android_test/TweetDeck-0.9.9.1.apk
New Gmail is downloadable in market by the way.
friggan brilliant man, many, many, many kudos.
Warning! Applying a theme to the battery icon involves modifying system files and will more than likely brick your phone unless you are 100% sure on what you are doing or have a good back/restore solution
Big thanks to Fightspit for his original thread on creating these battery themes
Here is an example theme i've attached below (see pre-made theme.zip)
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and here is it in action
There are 2 quite serious prerequisites to this mod
1) Must be rooted with S-OFF
2) ClockworkMod installed and a backup taken (Please, please, please, do this in case of failure)
To create a theme from scratch.
1) Grab the source files for the theme of your choice from this thread
2) Grab APK Manager 4.9 from here
3) Download framework-res.apk from your "system/framework" folder using adb or root explorer
4) Place your downloaded framework-res.apk in APK Manager's "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder
5) In APK Manager choose option 22 to set current project
6) choose option 9 to decompile apk
7) replace battery xml files in folder "res/drawable" and pngs in folder "res/drawable-hdpi" within the extracted "projects/framework-res" folder that APK Manager creates
8) Choose option 11 to compile
9) Select "y" is system apk
10) Select "y" replace original folders
11) In the "keep" folder that APK Mananger has created, delete resources.arsc
and the battery xml files in "res/drawable" and the battery pngs in "res/drawable-hdpi"
12) Press any key and let APK recompile
13) In the "place-apk-here-for-modding" folder, rename unsignedframework-res.apk to framework-res.apk
14) Extract the attached "Blank Update.zip.zip" then Open up the update.zip with 7zip
15) Drag your renamed framework-res.apk to the "framework" folder in 7zip to overwrite the existing blank framework-res file
16) Close update.zip (agree to any messages about updating the file)
17) Copy update.zip to your sdcard
18) Flash the update.zip via ClockworkMod
My Pre-made battery theme
This contains the android battery theme I posted above, already to flash
Warning! This was made for software version 1.32.405.6 - You may get errors if running a different version to me. If so, restore using clockworkmod
1) Extract attached "Pre-made theme.zip" and copy update.zip to your sdcard
2) Flash the update.zip via ClockworkMod
Notes:
Online kitchen now works,happy cooking http://circle.glx.nl/
Thanks to liljom for the guide
Pre-made Change Log
v1 Initial release
v2 Charging animation now works correctly
v2 Colour - Added version with coloured status bar icons
Big thanks for this tutorial!
I love the look of this! Will need to install Clockwork Mod etc of course before I use it, but I will look into this soon
Just to clarify, is it possible to get only the battery mod without the other coloured icons? Is Pre-made themeV2.zip only the battery yes? And the colour version is all the icons?
madindehead said:
I love the look of this! Will need to install Clockwork Mod etc of course before I use it, but I will look into this soon
Just to clarify, is it possible to get only the battery mod without the other coloured icons? Is Pre-made themeV2.zip only the battery yes? And the colour version is all the icons?
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sopL87 said:
Big thanks for this tutorial!
Installation: Jump to point 14 of the tutorial (there is mismatch in numeration).
Something from me: rEVOlution taskbar icons.
Edit: Added Galaxy S framework. Only changed taskbar icons, battery have 1% step.
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Ooops, fixed it
Whilst I appreciate you gave a guide on how to make our own, I'm really not very graphically talented, would it be possible to have one where the numbers are clearer?
I love the little android, but I have to hold my phone right up to my face to see the actual percentage
Thanks though, have to have % visible
Sorry I didn't make the images. They were taken from this thread. You could maybe ask over there if anyone could help you though
Ahh, cool, I used the online kitchen to make my own, pretty awesome!
I've flashed my own one, but now I've lost all the colourful other icons. I assume if I flash them back over, I lose my battery icon, right?
AndyCr15 said:
Ahh, cool, I used the online kitchen to make my own, pretty awesome!
I've flashed my own one, but now I've lost all the colourful other icons. I assume if I flash them back over, I lose my battery icon, right?
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Just out of interest, did you flash the zip file that the kitchen generated? It wouldn't work for me.
You can just add the icons back into the framework-res.apk (the one you had with the battery icons) and reflash
vibez said:
Just out of interest, did you flash the zip file that the kitchen generated? It wouldn't work for me.
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Yeah, worked fine for me.
vibez said:
You can just add the icons back into the framework-res.apk (the one you had with the battery icons) and reflash
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Hmm, never edited framework-res.apk before. I'll look into it...
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Yeah, worked fine for me.
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Cool, i'll try it again
AndyCr15 said:
Hmm, never edited framework-res.apk before. I'll look into it...
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Actually I think you can build a version with the battery and icons using the online kitchen. You select the icons on the "Themed Icons" set page
sopL87 said:
Big thanks for this tutorial!
From me:
- DesireHD mod by sopL87
- rEVOlution
- Galaxy S
What changed: 1% battery step, signal icons, bluetooth, wifi, ect. In DesireHD everything is stock except 1% step battery, tweaked and extended animations of upload, download and gps.
Last update: 15.11.2010
Installation: Extract my .rar and jump to point 14 of the tutorial.
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Looks good! Great skins btw
I have a dhd and perm root and s-off flashed with overclocking, must i have clockworkmod to install this pre-made themeV2 or can i just use fastboot flash or is there another way other then installing clockworkmod ? (clockworkmod don't seam to have a recovery for my dhd yet anyways )
excellent thread vibez
so i would like to share my stock framework-res.apk with you guys, modified with "version a". update.zip attached.
I will port some of my other themes now
Love it. Beautiful.
boarne71 said:
I have a dhd and perm root and s-off flashed with overclocking, must i have clockworkmod to install this pre-made themeV2 or can i just use fastboot flash or is there another way other then installing clockworkmod ? (clockworkmod don't seam to have a recovery for my dhd yet anyways )
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Not really sure to be fair. I just used the clockworkmod that is kicking around in the dev section as it is the only way i'm comfortable with to flash update.zip files. There may be others ways to achieve the same thing though
Thyrus said:
excellent thread vibez
so i would like to share my stock framework-res.apk with you guys, modified with "version a". update.zip attached.
I will port some of my other themes now
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Looks good
Is anyone else using the online kitchen to build these battery themes?
It keeps generating folders with v4 at the end, ie drawable-hdpi-v4
The folders in the framework-res on my stock rom doesnt have -v4 at the end like so "drawable-hdpi". I believe this is why I keep getting force close when I flash the file from the online kitchen
yes some kitchens do that. thats why i prefer doeing it manually or checking with theme porter. i always check the res folders for these annoying -vX endings.
I thought so, it's just that someone mentioned in this thread that the kitchen work for them and i'm just trying to figure out how since it does add the pesky -v4 to whatever it cooks for me.
Manually is the way to go
Just out of interest, what does theme porter do?
i checks 2 files (old and new) for updated pngs, and copies them across.
very useful when you actually have a theme already, but simply want to port it (i.e due to an update of the framework res by the manufactorer). This does it for you. Not as sophisticated as apk-manager true
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Kitchen features:
Battery mod for Xposed framework (NEW!)
Support for Android JB 4.2 (NEW!)
New ApkTools for better ICS roms support
Battery mod for ICS roms
Notification window for qhd/hdpi/mdpi/ldpi roms (NEW!)
Bootanimations for qhd/hdpi/mdpi/ldpi roms (NEW!)
Flashing folders for system files
Additional patch to fix images
Custom battery for MIUI rom
Settings download/upload
Support for TouchWiz roms
Quick settings tab
Lockscreen pattern
Lockscreen lense style
Lockscreen rotating style
Lockscreen sliding tabs
Lockscreen icons
Custom loading circle
Custom list dividers
Notification window for hdpi/mdpi/ldpi roms
Pulldown background animation
Volume and Download bar customization
Flashing script for Data++ Roms
Popup customizing
Support for stock odexed roms
Support for GB roms with Sense
Optional Theme preview
Overscroll glowing
Font packs
Supporting Theme Chooser for CM7 roms
Enable transparency in status bar for GB roms
Supporting Gingerbread roms
Edify and Amend installation script
Supporting hdpi and mdpi roms
Patch9 images auto-fix
Super Circle Battery with %, version [A-P]
Custom style battery, version Z
Themed icons for status bar
Uni-color icons
Customizable notification drop-down window
Bootanimation changer
Corrected files for popular roms/themes
Custom battery for MIUI rom
Showing battery % while charging
Custom charging animations
Windows animations
Icons for Notification Power Buttons
Custom batteryes for you to customize:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Different charging animations:
How kitchen works
Kitchen originally was build for HTC Desire, but now it supports most devices with Android OS.
Kitchen takes files from your rom and adds modifications you choose.
It works for most custom deodexed roms: Froyo (2.2) and Gingerbead (2.3).
You can use kitchen with stock odexed roms (if you have .odex files in your rom - kitchen works for you too)
How to use kitchen
1. Go to Kitchen page http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
2. Browse through available mods and choose what you need (don't forget to press Generate preview if theris such button)
3. Go to File upload section and upload your files or choose rom from kitchen's list (most roms in the list is for HTC Desire)
Files needed to upload:
Froyo rom: framework-res.apk
Gingerbread rom: framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk
Gingerbread with sense rom: framework-res.apk, SystemUI.apk and com.htc.resources.apk
Cyanogenmod7 rom: Cyanbread.apk or Androidian.apk or any theme for ThemeChooser (rename as you like it to apear in theme menu)
NOTE 1: if you uploading theme apk - do not upload any other files (you just waisting trafic, because kitchen will ignore additional files)
NOTE 2: Font packs and Bootanimation do not requires uploading files.
4. Go to Summary section. All choosed mod must be in green background. If there is mod in red background - it means you did not finished it.
press Submit work to kitchen
5. Remember UOT file name. You can wait for a kitchen to cook your request, but after 5min waiting will be stopped (nothing to worry about).
6. Go to Pickup page http://uot.dakra.lt/pickup/ and wait for your file to appear (it can take up to 30min or more)
7. Download UOT zip into SD card of your phone
8. Reboot into recovery
9. Wipe cache and dalvik-cache (just in case). Do not make factory reset.
10. Flash UOT zip
11. Reboot phone
How get files for kitchen
Check your How-to page
What to do of the UOT-......... ZIP file
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. choose "install zip from sdcard"
3. choose "choose zip from sdcard"
4. locate your file UOT-... .zip in SD
5. confirm "YES - install UOT ... .zip"
6. wait for script to finish
7. reboot phone
If you cooked file for ThemeChooser - you can unzip UOT and install apk as regular one. After that - select new theme in Theme Chooser and reboot phone.
WARNING! Flash UOT file after you have first boot.
If you flashed new rom, boot up your phone first time
and after that reboot into recovery to flash UOT file.
What to do if you get SHTF error
Kitchen uses inteligent approach to your files and tryes to fix most of errors, but sometimes apk tools fails to recompile your files and kitchen can't do nothing.
If you get SHTF error and want to ask for help in forum - please, mention UOT file name and ROM or Theme you are using. Also, telling your device will be very helpfull.
If you using popular ROM/Theme - you can try to cook our corrected framework-res.apk from the list.
Special thanks to
http://www.qubenet.net/ - for hosting kitchen
rveupen - for additional boiler in the kitchen
daveba - for additional boiler in the kitchen
tankertuf - for additional boiler in the kitchen
xRepinsSporx - for additional boiler in the kitchen
Thanks a lot to:
QLIRATU - for creating original scripts that create the frameworks
MENDOZINAS - for making the custom version, creating the new layout, designing the new features
AVREEN - for Dr. Droid themes
FIGHTSPIT - for providing the Super battery Mod and verifying xml files
BRUT.ALL - for making apktool
NROSIER - for giving us the animated icons, Mod E ,Mod G and more
TRINITYEON - for providing us with BLUE SENSE icons and Mod C
TieT - for fixing typo's errors
POTTER1984 - for nice bootanimations
PENDO - for white dancing droid and help with apk-tools
CASTAWAY1 - for nice battery style
HOOOLM - for circle style icons and battery mod K
CHE123 - for Desire 3D turn bootanimation
ACEJACKSOOTE - for Mod L battery
ESK02K - for Mod MW battery
DYSGENIC - for glow and particles bootanimations
Crysis21 - for Version P, Glowing Crysis battery style
TheMasterBaron - for Scribble Rays and Jumpgate bootanimations
Oijkn - for Carbon emoticons
Team Carbon - for Steel Blue icons set and bootanimation
Fachadick and d_1000 - for font packs
Dmatik - for Version S battery
Rudolf895 - for Rudolf windows animation
TheSkepticalGuy - for Resident Evil bootanimation
Danmcq - for 3d Bumblebee bootanimation
Akoe101 - for akoe101 icon set
jsmccabe78 - for Anastasdroid icons sets
TheGrammarFreak - for fixing typo's errors
CdTDroiD - for tutorial guide for noobs video
kgill7 - for Cloudy Theme
rascarlo - for Drizzle, Tesseract bootanimations
kalagas - for Kalagas animated icons
aca85 - for AlchemyDroid bootanimation
LfcFan1977 - for Digital battery
Than33 - for SegoeThan and TrebuchetThan fonts
MrDSL - for loading circle and notify animation from Mixer theme
Tsachi - for Version T and W battery styles
halfsoul - for Version U battery style
kilo1548 - for Visual guide
fdespotovski - for Android 3D bootanimation
despotovski01 - for Linux Bios bootanimation
Disclaimer
It took a lot of effort and time from us to make this kitchen and it takes a lot more to maintain it .Users should realise this and appreciate the work done.
Bugs and errors (except decompiling error) will be tried to solve but we need the code you receive back when you upload your file. backups of the same will be kept for 12 hours. so if you have an error respond within that time
We are not responsible for any damage that occurs to your device by the use of the themes created here though if such an unfortunate event occurs do tell us we'll be happy to help
There is a lot more to come in the near future like changing the status bar,icons, notification screen, the popups etc etc.
Suggestions are welcomed for future releases.
So sexy, trying it now
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pick-up?
So iwent through the whole process and uploaded the cyanbread theme apk. from theme chooser, it completed the upload but when I go to "pick-up" section how do I identify which file is mine?
the "file upload" sevction did give a UOT-xx-xx-xx-x to identify exactly which file is the one I created..
Thanks
big nu said:
So iwent through the whole process and uploaded the cyanbread theme apk. from theme chooser, it completed the upload but when I go to "pick-up" section how do I identify which file is mine?
the "file upload" sevction did give a UOT-xx-xx-xx-x to identify exactly which file is the one I created..
Thanks
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u must submit work in "Summary" section - after that you will get UOT name.
pascanu said:
The last version lacks the ability previous version had to REMOVE "Notification Power Buttons" from a framework-res that has it. Can you please correct that?
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mendozinas said:
its not the ability - it was a bug. and now kitchen dont mess with power buttons, only changes carrier color.
Never thought someone was using it to remove power buttons
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It might have been a bug but it was a welcomed one! Please bring it back!
Seriously, is there any way to implement it? The known method (editing notification_config.txt) doesn't solve the problem, it creates an empty space (see attachment). I'm sure I'm not the only one who would use it.
TIA.
pascanu said:
It might have been a bug but it was a welcomed one! Please bring it back!
Seriously, is there any way to implement it? The known method (editing notification_config.txt) doesn't solve the problem, it creates an empty space (see attachment). I'm sure I'm not the only one who would use it.
TIA.
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this can be hard to complete.
removing this mod can cause FC's as system still tryes to use it.
will see what can be done.
Does it only support Androidian and Cyanbread themes because im having trouble installing a theme other than those two.
kid1da said:
Does it only support Androidian and Cyanbread themes because im having trouble installing a theme other than those two.
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I did it using greybread, works fine. I can't seem to get a transparent/25% background working though.
mendozinas,
The resulting apk files that I get back from UOT Kitchen are consistently much larger than what I upload. The only mod I'm using is the battery mod.
For example, I just uploaded the framework-res.apk from ProTekk's #8, which is 3.29 MB. I applied the battery mod and cooked: nothing else. The kitchen returned a framework-res.apk that is now 6.19 MB.
The framework-res.apk I submitted contained 1,156 files. The kitchen added 178 files, which makes sense since it has to create all the battery images. But it also changed an additional 669 files. Why?
It looks like a lot of files are being unnecessarily replaced with less optimized versions that appear the same, but are larger in size.
Example: /res/drawable-hdpi/btn_zoom_page_press.png
Input: 2.98 KB
Output: 3.48 KB
Is there a way to prevent this?
ikon8 said:
I did it using greybread, works fine. I can't seem to get a transparent/25% background working though.
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It worked perfect using cyanbread and androidian but i cant get the honeybread theme to work. It says there was a problem parsing the package.
kid1da said:
It worked perfect using cyanbread and androidian but i cant get the honeybread theme to work. It says there was a problem parsing the package.
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i used greybread also without a problem.
kid1da said:
It worked perfect using cyanbread and androidian but i cant get the honeybread theme to work. It says there was a problem parsing the package.
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Can u give me link to honeybread theme?
And what is UOT name with error?
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byrong said:
mendozinas,
The resulting apk files that I get back from UOT Kitchen are consistently much larger than what I upload. The only mod I'm using is the battery mod.
For example, I just uploaded the framework-res.apk from ProTekk's #8, which is 3.29 MB. I applied the battery mod and cooked: nothing else. The kitchen returned a framework-res.apk that is now 6.19 MB.
The framework-res.apk I submitted contained 1,156 files. The kitchen added 178 files, which makes sense since it has to create all the battery images. But it also changed an additional 669 files. Why?
It looks like a lot of files are being unnecessarily replaced with less optimized versions that appear the same, but are larger in size.
Example: /res/drawable-hdpi/btn_zoom_page_press.png
Input: 2.98 KB
Output: 3.48 KB
Is there a way to prevent this?
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Kitchen is not changing others images. File size can increase because kitchen is recompiling apk.
And it up to apk tools how it treats images.
Kitchen don't use png optimizing.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943423
Thats the Link to the thread
Direct link http://bit.ly/eij4vJ
UOT-03-13-01-58-1
kid1da said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943423
Thats the Link to the thread
Direct link http://bit.ly/eij4vJ
UOT-03-13-01-58-1
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As I see - kitchen cooked this theme fine. So you have problems installing it?
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mendozinas said:
As I see - kitchen cooked this theme fine. So you have problems installing it?
Sent from my pocket using a pen
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Ya its saying there's a problem parsing the package.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App
kid1da said:
Ya its saying there's a problem parsing the package.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App
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If u choose "Apply anyway" (or smth like that) - all will be good. Its just because of missing preview.
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mendozinas said:
If u choose "Apply anyway" (or smth like that) - all will be good. Its just because of missing preview.
Sent from my pocket using a pen
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It doesn't give me that choice. I noticed that choice when I tried another theme. But when I unzip it and try to install the theme that's when I get the parsing problem message.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App
Note: If you want to use this theme as a base for yours, please READ THIS. If you still think you have all the needed things to use my themes as base for yours, just ask first as a courtesy since you will change the icons, yeah, but the time I spent in making full-size notification toggles or changing summary text color, you won't spend it or re-do it . Thanks
These themes are included in NOVA v5 I can't tell if it will work in Stock firmwares. That's why I'll keep the v8 links at the bottom, that work with 10C and 10E firmwares, at least
·v15:
··Lockscreen clock moved slightly to the right
··Restored carrier name in lockscreen
··Fixed buttons alignment (Send and Search buttons aligned with textbox)
··Changed drop down arrow (Is perfectly seen now in white background (check 3rd picture)
·v14:
··Added Power Menu for Recovery and Reboot [ALL CREDIT for Power Menu goes to dxdiag32. BIG THANKS dude]
··Lockscreen has been redesigned to be more WP7 real No carrier name nor SIM icon, as well as no "Slide up to Unlock" text
··Toggles have now black background
··Notifications area is now slightly darker
··Summary text in Settings is now grey
··Added Huexxx's Wifi darker icons
··Fixed drop down arrow. Now is brighter
··Many other small fixes that I can't remember
I know almost anyone will want this, but since I'm doing this for myself because love WP7 look and there are no other themes, I don't mind posting it here.
This is a WP7-Zune style framework-res.apk theme. It *should* work in any ROM, but it will probably work only in Custom ROM's (although somebody used it with stock ROM ). Now FULL WP7 style environment (impossible making a real WP7 just theming ), Statusbar colors and icons changed, also fonts (Segoe WP as WP7).
Also buttons are rectangular, as well as popups (not round corners).
I believe the pics are pretty clear, but if you have any questions, just ask.
NOTE: THIS THEME DOES NOT INCLUDE THOSE GREEN SQUARE ICONS. THAT IS LAUNCHER 7, A WP7 LAUNCHER IN MARKET. SO YOU WILL HAVE STOCK LAUNCHER AFTER FLASHING.
WP7 themed apps (Phone last pic, SMS, Camera, WhatsApp....) can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16754583#post16754583
WP7 v15 [Only pics of changes. For the rest, they are just below]
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WP7 v14 and v14b percentage
Download WP7 theme v15: http://www.multiupload.com/25TS5BZIGY
Download WP7 theme v15b (battery percentage): http://www.multiupload.com/6V6N7D0GDE
Instructions:
1. Just flash. No wipes at all
2. Reboot. Let the FC's appear
3. Reboot again and you are done!
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SegoeWP font family to replace DroidSans (like screenshots):
http://www.multiupload.com/G1PRWFYL6B
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Changelog:
·v14:
··Added Power Menu for Recovery and Reboot
··Lockscreen has been redesigned to be more WP7 real No carrier name nor SIM icon, as well as no "Slide up to Unlock" text
··Toggles have now black background
··Notifications area is now slightly darker
··Summary text in Settings is now grey
··Added Huexxx's Wifi darker icons
··Fixed drop down arrow. Now is brighter
··Many other small fixes that I can't remember
·v8:
··Fixed summary text in Settings not showing due to being white. Now it's blue. It works with Stock firmwares (not sure about v14)
Download WP7 theme v8: http://www.multiupload.com/ISP6UNNN0Z
Download WP7 theme v8b (battery percentage): http://www.multiupload.com/8UD9JJKEXK
·v7:
··Added battery percentage
··Fixed landscape toggles
··Light blue summary text in Settings is now white
··Others than can't remember
·v5: Most icons have been made again and improved.
Changed data icons to look like WP7
Enjoy and let me know!
WP& theme not working
Thanks for the great work done! The Gingerbread theme works great though the WP7 one has problems installing. The apk appears to be not executable.
vmjoaquim said:
Thanks for the great work done! The Gingerbread theme works great though the WP7 one has problems installing. The apk appears to be not executable.
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Of course is not executable. Follow the instructions, you must flash a zip from recovery as you did for the Gingerbread theme, not installing the apk.
Yes i understand I have to flash it. But after I replaced the Gingerbread framework-res file with the WP7's, i wasn't able flash the zip file. My mac shows the framework-res.apk for Gingerbread as unix executable, but the framework-res.apk for WP7 as a Doc file.
vmjoaquim said:
Yes i understand I have to flash it. But after I replaced the Gingerbread framework-res file with the WP7's, i wasn't able flash the zip file. My mac shows the framework-res.apk for Gingerbread as unix executable, but the framework-res.apk for WP7 as a Doc file.
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Really strange since I used both. (I use Windows). Which error does it give you?
Anyway, here it goes the zip I used to flash WP7 framework with experimental NOVA kernel. If you don't want that kernel, try to replace the other files (boot.img and etc folder from the Gingerbread zip with stock kernel.
http://www.multiupload.com/FGAV8R5XTR
Well, when I boot into recovery to flash the Gingerbread zip file, the installation is successful. However, after I replaced the apk file, the log shows installation aborted. :/ Still, I'm very happy with the Gingerbread theme! Thanks for the effort!
vmjoaquim said:
Well, when I boot into recovery to flash the Gingerbread zip file, the installation is successful. However, after I replaced the apk file, the log shows installation aborted. :/ Still, I'm very happy with the Gingerbread theme! Thanks for the effort!
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Have you tried this last zip I uploaded in previous post?
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Well I still wasn't able to update. I am using the stock NOVA rom, which meant I did NOT flash the experimental kernel.
UPDATED. Flashable zip without any kernel flashing, just the framework. Take a look and try it.
Thank you very much! Both themes work beautifully
WP7 camera app
I added the WP7 camera app (stock one modded). Check first post!
A big update for this theme soon too!
v5 Update, Phone app announce
Hi, I updated to v5 [coming] remaking almost everything. Now it's better.
Working on NOVA?
would this work on the NOVA rom by Neojn? i really want this to be on it!
xweilun96x said:
would this work on the NOVA rom by Neojn? i really want this to be on it!
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Of course man! The initial project was for using with NOVA actually. Just wait for the upload.
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antonio1475 said:
Of course man! The initial project was for using with NOVA actually. Just wait for the upload.
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The upload as in this framework or the updated version of Neojn NOVA rom?
xweilun96x said:
The upload as in this framework or the updated version of Neojn NOVA rom?
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Actually I am working with Noejn to make this theme the new NOVA's default theme. (I guess I can say that...). I am rebuilding and fixing it, so it will be with NOVA, although I hope it also works for other ROMs standalone.
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Im writing here instead of the nova thread, +1 on percentage battery indicator, that is all, thanks!
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the pattern lock has now turned to the ugly kind, as in opaque fat green circles (as opposed to the previous green outline circles)
why did you change it to that??
do you prefer it that way? or did you forget to change it
yeomond said:
the pattern lock has now turned to the ugly kind, as in opaque fat green circles (as opposed to the previous green outline circles)
why did you change it to that??
do you prefer it that way? or did you forget to change it
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Screenshoot please? Not sure what you say.
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yeomond said:
the pattern lock has now turned to the ugly kind, as in opaque fat green circles (as opposed to the previous green outline circles)
why did you change it to that??
do you prefer it that way? or did you forget to change it
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Ohoh now I remember it. Yes I changed on purpose thinking it would look bettef, but baven't tested. Will revert it if ugly. Going to test it, thanks.
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This is a user guide for MIUI Latest Theme Editor Released on 2013.1.31
Some times you really like a theme but you don't like some parts of it then you can edit it very easily using MIUI theme editor or want to creat your own theme from scratch then this guide is for you.
For always upto date guide check this
Things you need
MIUI Theme Editor.
Working ADB Drivers on your PC.
Android Phone with MIUI on it.
Image Editor (GIMP,Photshop etc )
NinePatchEditor (Optional)
Aditional Material
V4_Templete
Setting up English Language.
Download the Theme Editor and Run it.
first time it may have the interface in chinese. So here is how to change it
Guide Screenshot 1
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Creating an New theme
Go to Fle > New Theme
and you will see the window below. In put the name of your theme and save it.
Guide Screenshot 2
Then you will see the following window. ( Description in screen shot )
Guide Screenshot 3
Buttons
All the buttons are self explanatory but i will add some description where needed
Save : This is to save the changes made to the projects.
Generate full MTZ : This is used to compress and make the mtz file of the theme project to be used in phone
Apply Recent Changes : For this and next option to work your phone must be connected to PC. this option apply the recent theme changes to your connected phone (Useful when testing a smal change).
Full apply: This option apply the Full theme to your Phone.
Reload: This option will discard unsaved changes and will load the theme from theme directory (added PNG's Will stay there, will be explained later)
Setting: Have only option to copress the font if you want.(Have'nt used it).
Differents Tabs and their Functions
Now Some information about diffrent Tabs and options on them.
Description Tab: Already explained in screen shot shown above.
Icons Tab: This tab is used to add icons to theme. When you click on the icon tab it have three further tabs, System icons, Default theme icons and Others. Before you proceed further Click on Sync button at the bottom of the icons. (Your phone must be connected in debug mode to the PC) This sync option will get all default icons from your phone including 3rd party apps. Now to change any Icons check below.
Guide Screenshot 4
on the default theme icons tab there are some default 3rd party icons avialable in theme editor and others tab have the icons repalcement option for apps installed in your phone. procedure is same for all three tabs
Note. you dont need to rename your icon, Progran will do it for you! just drop it to the proper place.
Thats it if you just want to creat new icon pack. Just click on create full MTZ button and copy the mtz file to your phone and import it to theme manager or just click complete apply to your theme. But if you want to theme your Apps and change text colors then read on
Modules tab: This tab is the most important tab for themeing MIUI.
Guide Screenshot 5
Creating New App Module
Here is how to create the App's theme module.
Guide Screenshot 6
As an example I have selected the Contacts module (only one module at a time). you will see screen shown below , if different then click "change edit mode" button.
Guide Screenshot 7
Now click on the first item in the folder view and follow the screen shot. again names of your png's doesnt matter. you have to go through all the view and find the red boxes, click on it and repalce the png's you want to change. If you want to keep the system default png just leave it blanck.
Guide Screenshot 8
For modifying PNG's you can use the V4_templete (link at top) png's as a refrence. you can edit them to your requirements and then use them.
Changing the text Color
To change the text colors of the module items, click on the "change edit mode" button while contacts module is stille open. see bellow.
Guide Screenshot 9
Guide Screenshot 10
Do the same procedure for all the Modules and PNG's and color's in it. Framework-miui-res and Framework-res are most important modules. Changes in Framework-miui-res effects all the MIUI applications, especially colors and Changes in Framework-res module can effect both MIUI apps and any other 3rd party app so be careful !!!! you might get white on white color problem.
Note: You dont need to recompile your 9.png's. just add contents and strech borders using the "NinePatchEditor" or sdk Draw9Tool. and thats it put it in the theme and compress the theme and it will do the rest.
Testing
Now its time to test your theme before release/share. You should test all the MIUI apps for proper theming as well as 3rd party apps for color problems. If you find any problem then just reopen or drag drop you theme directory on Theme Editor to reopen /edit your theme.
Credits:
Official MIUI Team for Theme Editor Tool and V4 Templete
NinePatchEditor Dont know the Auther (Will add when I know)
Questions and Suggestions are Welcome
Sooooo many thanks mate!!!!
Super!:good:
Glad you guys like it
hadron
Sent from my Xiaomi M2
MIUI V5 is going to be released tomorrow. I will update this for V5 the moment it get released the new Theme Editor
Just wonderful mate, exactly what I was looking for. Keep it going please!
Great job this looks amazing. Just installed, going to read up, and play. :good:
*bump*
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thanks. i'm going to try it.
if it's not much to ask, can you upload a V5 template, only if it's exists.
otherwise no problem. thanks for the guide.
Is there a v5 template or will this one work for it?
awesome.. gonna try it.. im on my way to trying it ..
Raadius said:
Is there a v5 template or will this one work for it?
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NVM, found the v5 theme editor.
Raadius said:
NVM, found the v5 theme editor.
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could you post the link? thanks
picard666 said:
could you post the link? thanks
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Here you go
http://en.miui.com/thread-2154-1-1.html
error:
Tiffany84 said:
Here you go
http://en.miui.com/thread-2154-1-1.html
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when I try to run the miui theme editor.exe I get a message fromjava virtual machine launcher: Erroor: Unable to access jarfile_MIUIThemeEditor.jar Any ideas??? thanks in advance...
androidmechanic said:
when I try to run the miui theme editor.exe I get a message fromjava virtual machine launcher: Erroor: Unable to access jarfile_MIUIThemeEditor.jar Any ideas??? thanks in advance...
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(EDIT)...nm I fingered it out...
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help
when i press sync show a message with ( you need click to install ) but after nothing happen don't loaded the icons of the phone in the MIUIThemeEditor
i only have to turn on debug mode or do something else?
cesar.villamizar said:
when i press sync show a message with ( you need click to install ) but after nothing happen don't loaded the icons of the phone in the MIUIThemeEditor
i only have to turn on debug mode or do something else?
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same thing happens
martinusbe said:
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same thing happens
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Same here. Why is it doing this and how can it be fixed? Thanks in advance