This has been replaced with the theme template tutorial. Click Here for more
What is this?
In the old days, there was the GO Launcher Theme template. Then came the database crash and loss of the template. Since then GO released the java program with theming capabilities, but that didn't do much. Look below for example:
|GO Theme Template | GO Theme Program (Java)
Change Prebuilt icons | Yes | Yes
Add icons for any app | Yes | No
Change folder pulldown | Yes | Yes, but not well
Why don't I just use the template then?
My eclipse template makes the template compatible with the newer version of the SDK (Eclipse Android ADT required), and makes much easier to use.
You can do really ANYTHING with the template, as long as it's in the launcher.
Download
You can download the zip from my 4shared here: (4Shared is dead for me, 0.49kb/s )
Or from the attchments: Download here
Great, I've downloaded it. But it's not in eclipse?
That's because you have to IMPORT it. To do this, go to File > Import > General > Existing project into workspace > Select archive file > Browse > Open it > Select the project > Finish
Yay! It works! But now what?
You replace the images in res > drawable-hdpi with your own, edit the package names in assets > appfilter.xml and compile it using File > Export > Android Application. Follow the wizard
Going to test this out! Looks good though, hopefully no errors when trying to build it!
would be so nice if this would work but it says error it doesnt have a default.properties
TweetyPeety said:
would be so nice if this would work but it says error it doesnt have a default.properties
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Damn. Stuff it all then.
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Nice! Will give this a try. I prefer Eclipse so much more.
no stress its cool, if you click with the right mouse on the project, than on properties and check some settings and klick on OK it will generate one.
the question is now
HOW GO LAUNCHER ADDRESSES Apps, are there special names or WAHT ???
I'll come back in here in a little while, and put down a serious crash course.
And im serious on this one-
-- I want to see some golauncher questions first, before I just go off on a rant of what to know.
nobody knows ????
for example SOUNDHOUND
com.melodis.midomiMusicIdentifier.png
is the name used in MIUI
com_soundhound_android_appcommon_activity_soundhound.png
in LauncherPro
so how would it be in Go Launcher, because I see only 30-40 Icons and isn't there a possibility to add more ????
I'm making a how to now, but I reccomend that you use the template that will be in there, as this template isn't working when you compile it. I'll try to sort it.
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Quinny899 said:
I'm making a how to now, but I reccomend that you use the template that will be in there, as this template isn't working when you compile it. I'll try to sort it.
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Yeah it is working and i could replace the existing ones, but how to add New ones
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TweetyPeety said:
Yeah it is working and i could replace the existing ones, but how to add New ones
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Tutorial link in OP
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TweetyPeety said:
would be so nice if this would work but it says error it doesnt have a default.properties
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I'm getting the same error..Can you tell me which settings you changed in properties?
thanks
Ivan
ZorillaBiz said:
I'm getting the same error..Can you tell me which settings you changed in properties?
thanks
Ivan
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No need. Just right click on the project & click refresh. It should work then.
I'm a little confused. Are we supposed to use the file that can be downloaded in this thread or the file from the link? The file from the link seems WAY complicated compared to something that can just be tossed into eclipse like when I made an ADW theme...
I too am getting the errors when I try to import the template from this thread into eclipse. First of all, when I choose 'select archive file' in the dialog box, I'm not sure what file I'm supposed to open. I've gone through every folder and whatever file I click on, it tells me 'no projects are found to import'. Can somebody please steer me in the right direction. Thanks!!
Thanks Quinny899,
but can you help us with finding out activity names for apps we don't have in template (for additional icons).
I found this site for finding activities (activities.droidicon[dot]com) but sometimes there is more than 10 versions of the same app, so is there an easy way to find out which activity app on my phone uses?
thanks in advance!
Ivan
ZorillaBiz said:
Thanks Quinny899,
but can you help us with finding out activity names for apps we don't have in template (for additional icons).
I found this site for finding activities (activities.droidicon[dot]com) but sometimes there is more than 10 versions of the same app, so is there an easy way to find out which activity app on my phone uses?
thanks in advance!
Ivan
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The easiest thing to do is to download widgetsoid 2x from the market, add a switcher widget to your homescreen and do the following:
Select the shortcut tab at the bottom and select application. The activity names are below the apps in there
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ZorillaBiz said:
Thanks Quinny899,
but can you help us with finding out activity names for apps we don't have in template (for additional icons).
I found this site for finding activities (activities.droidicon[dot]com) but sometimes there is more than 10 versions of the same app, so is there an easy way to find out which activity app on my phone uses?
thanks in advance!
Ivan
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Use DDMS from android-sdk tools, You will se activities
Regreads
Pandik.
www.android.pandik.pl
Finally I started develop themes only by Eclipse. Got my own mofyfited template. Life is great spring comming........
Peace!
Pandik
http:www.android.pandik.pl
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pandik said:
Finally I started develop themes only by Eclipse. Got my own mofyfited template. Life is great spring comming........
Peace!
Pandik
http:www.android.pandik.pl
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Nice!
I see that you have experience on making themes and I need your help my friend.Did you manage to theme the menu bar below? (I mean the menu "Main Plugins More".I tried but with no luck.I would appreciate it if you would help me on that.
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gkaipale said:
Nice!
I see that you have experience on making themes and I need your help my friend.Did you manage to theme the menu bar below? (I mean the menu "Main Plugins More".I tried but with no luck.I would appreciate it if you would help me on that.
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Hallo. I can only change icons and colors of this menu, definition is in assets/app_func_theme
But i dont know how to add somethin into this menu
Got also problem with Market protection system, I tried many times to include it in theme but still no effect. Anyone have any idea?
Pandik.
Related
Themes for Miui in the link
To install theme take the file and put onto your sdcard miui/themes and theme use theme manager to install. No need to flash anything
Theme Template
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16208638/MIUI Theme Template.mtz
gingerbread music I take no credit for it
Wallpapers on post # 4 By Task650 and Me
xml support
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16208638/System Apk theme values.zip
My Themed Keyboard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13205171&postcount=334
Ultimate MIUI Theme Pack!! (Big Thanks to lightninbug)
Ok. Words can't describe how EPIC this is.
Well what is this you ask?
It is the most complete .zip file out there containing MIUI theme parts.
330 parts to theme MIUI the WAY you like it
All taken from Miui.com MIUIThemes.com Miui-Dev forum And random websites.
ALL COLLECTED AND ZIPPED BY ME (Lightninbug)
It has a TON of the following:
FONTS
BOOT ANIMATIONS
ICONS
SMS/MMS THEMES
LOCKSCREENS
Unzip and add the files to your sdcard/MIUI/theme folder
DO NOT UNZIP THE .ZIPS INSIDE THE MAIN .ZIP
Have fun and if you share this please give me credit
PASSWORD IS IN LOWERCASE: miui
Part 1
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PYVYLZI7
Part 2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N0QTGZ4Y
Mcord11758 Theme
Hy5
Link to his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036591
Batt Mods from the miui website
You need to go to setting/system/battery settings and battery indicator style and select percentage
http://forums.miui-dev.com/showthread.php?4525-Battery-Mod
I just took the com.android.systemui / raw folder and drop it in the com.android.systemui of my theme
Batt by task650
Link to his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042490
KOBALT
cool theme by Kr3gr is the miui thread
link his miui thread for screen shots http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/show...-UPDATE-KOBALT-IC3-v03.......Gingerbread-MIUI
Download link http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8T7NLQ8X
There are a lot of themes already out there. Wonder if they can get pulled apart and used as a base.
Work by Task650
will be edited soon
dfuse06 said:
I am gonna try
And to install you just on your SD card and use theme manager no need to flash
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Only problem I can think of, if it gets borked, how do you recover, short of a ROM reflash? Theres no CWM theme to flash, which was a saving grace.
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edit 10char
I just started a work in progress. Will post once it is not too embarrassing
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mcord11758 said:
I just started a work in progress. Will post once it is not too embarrassing
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I am sure it will be great
dfuse06 said:
Okay so I found some pretty cool themes and I will be posting here soon with shot just got some thing I have to do today
To install theme take the file and put onto your sdcard miui/themes and theme use theme manager to install. No need to flash anything
Link to miui themes for there website
http://forums.miui-dev.com/forumdisplay.php?31-Theme-Releases
guide in the miui web site there is all kinda of info
here is the link
http://www.miui-dev.com/forums/show...ng-MIUI-general-tutorials-of-tweaks-I-ve-made
Here is a Theme I am working on with Bird Man Font Icons
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Holy Smoke
Like the looks of that! I'll have to play with one(or more) myself!
In the mean time, I have to FTS/MC and re-install Miui.
I love where this is going
Is that Beautiful Widget or Miui Weather?
kangi26 said:
Holy Smoke
Like the looks of that! I'll have to play with one(or more) myself!
In the mean time, I have to FTS/MC and re-install Miui.
I love where this is going
Is that Beautiful Widget or Miui Weather?
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fancy themed not my me tho but I am going to mod it a little more
dfuse06 said:
fancy themed not my me tho but I am going to mod it a little more
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I'm looking at one theme from your link that has no task bar in the lock screen. I'm into making that happen.
http://forums.miui-dev.com/showthread.php?4306-Theme-Aeolus-HD-Open-Your-Eyes-OP-Updated-4-4-PG9
Edit** He used Widget Locker to do it
Edit***A cool Miui feature: MIUI has native screenshot functionality. Hold menu + vol down. You'll hear a click and the screenshot will be placed in /sdcard/MIUI
Current screen shot:
Stock Theme, LauncherPro+, White Birdman Font Icons
Think I got the image that will allow us to change the background of the notification drop down. Hopefully will be able to test in a bit
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Currently working on a new Tenuis theme.
Prototype159 said:
Currently working on a new Tenuis theme.
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sweet theme !!!!
Before anything the theme guide link posted its a lil outdated. I suggest downloading a fully working theme open the zip and see how the new system work. Also the lock screen png files change its not sliding_xxxx its lock_screen_button_bg.9 ect ect. The wifi,status bar and service signal ect are located under system/app/systemUI.apk . Hope this helps.
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Dialer I working on
Dxtra said:
Before anything the theme guide link posted its a lil outdated. I suggest downloading a fully working theme open the zip and see how the new system work. Also the lock screen png files change its not sliding_xxxx its lock_screen_button_bg.9 ect ect. The wifi,status bar and service signal ect are located under system/app/systemUI.apk . Hope this helps.
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I just unzips all the system app the the png are in the system apps. the dialer is in the contacts apk.
I love this wallpaper - can I ask where you got it?
*This was directed to Kangi26.
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Android3.0 theme its fully working except for the lockscreen, to fix rename the png files. I'm surprise on how easy its is : ). For reference download that theme from theme manager.
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hi guys,
I'm trying to port the new XperiaS Launcher to other android devices and our device but i need some help...
The first time i tried to install it it failed because of missing libraries so i searched a little and found it was caused by the missing file named "com.sonyericsson.facebook.proxy_1_impl.jar" that was located in /system/framework so i copied it to my /system/framework folder set permissions and tried installing again but now i am getting the error;
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]
so i did the install again but only now i had a logcat running and i found in the logcat this code:
Code:
[PackageParser.java:521:collectCertificates()] Package com.sonyericsson.home has no certificates at entry resources.arsc; ignoring!
and that is the point where i am stuck...
Here are the files: (attached bellow)
take a look at the attachment.
timvdhoorn said:
hi guys,
I'm trying to port the new XperiaS Launcher to other android devices and our device but i need some help...
The first time i tried to install it it failed because of missing libraries so i searched a little and found it was caused by the missing file named "com.sonyericsson.facebook.proxy_1_impl.jar" that was located in /system/framework so i copied it to my /system/framework folder set permissions and tried installing again but now i am getting the error;
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]
so i did the install again but only now i had a logcat running and i found in the logcat this code:
Code:
[PackageParser.java:521:collectCertificates()] Package com.sonyericsson.home has no certificates at entry resources.arsc; ignoring!
and that is the point where i am stuck...
Here are the files: (attached bellow)
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i have got a standalone, but sadly it has some glitches like the folder(the square one), not showing the apps inside on the label.
nevertheless, am attaching it for you. take a look and mod it the way you want. ...just install it normally.
achyut said:
i have got a standalone, but sadly it has some glitches like the folder(the square one), not showing the apps inside on the label.
nevertheless, am attaching it for you. take a look and mod it the way you want. ...just install it normally.
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Nice launcher only sad that there are glitches is it possible to make it right?
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achyut said:
i have got a standalone, but sadly it has some glitches like the folder(the square one), not showing the apps inside on the label.
nevertheless, am attaching it for you. take a look and mod it the way you want. ...just install it normally.
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thats just the 2.0 version modified to look like the xperias version
just modded the 2.0 version that fits on our screen(480x800) and added XperiaS Icons etc.
Download attached
timvdhoorn said:
just modded the 2.0 version that fits on our screen(480x800) and added XperiaS Icons etc.
Download attached
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Is this from the real xperia s?
And can someone make a sony xperia s theme for cm7?
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kaassaus said:
Is this from the real xperia s?
And can someone make a sony xperia s theme for cm7?
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xperia "S" theme or not, there is a VERY extensive and well themed "xperia" theme for CM7....it's called "xperia arc -donate"....it is paid app on market, but the dev was kind enough to share the donate version with dropbox for xda users. use tim's modded launcher with that theme. will look awesome....i used it when i was at CM7...check my screenshots before trying here :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22062916&postcount=218
achyut said:
xperia "S" theme or not, there is a VERY extensive and well themed "xperia" theme for CM7....it's called "xperia arc -donate"....it is paid app on market, but the dev was kind enough to share the donate version with dropbox for xda users. use tim's modded launcher with that theme. will look awesome....i used it when i was at CM7...check my screenshots before trying here :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22062916&postcount=218
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I know that theme but i like the xperia s more
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Xperia S full UI and feeling on our Optimus Black would be awesome. :thumbup:
@timvdhoorn : I found an Home.apk from a thread (sorry can't remember which one) and with the two files shared by Achyut (com.sonyericsson.facebook.proxy_1.xml and com.sonyericsson.facebook.proxy_1_impl.jar), needed for making work SE Arc home, I got no problem, if we don't count the fact that it is not optimized for our screen.
Hope you understand my english.
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zeus 6.11
it works on zeus 6.11?
The error is because the app is not signed....sign it first and then install it...when we decomiles any app, it break the certificate of app. So sign it....
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ok...am going to share some applications that *might* help you in getting life your droid life easier.
please note, these apps are NOT mine. am sharing it because i feel that EVERY black owner deserves to know every tweak to get the best of the p970 ...after all, we are SUCH a nice and integrated community.
i'll simply link some apps and going to attach some.
QTADB
it is the most essential and user friendly app that EVERY droid owner - be it a dev, a cook, a user or a noob, anyone.
download here:
http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/
APK Manager & APK Multitool
a great utility tool. essential for me.
please note, APK MULTITOOL is the changed name of APK Manager after v.4.9
here is the link to the thread of the dev for latest :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310151
Color Edit
ok...this is a bit off-beat and is for the cooks and devs. this is a graphical hex code chooser for the ones modifying the colors. works very simple (and thus, so well )
(i found this in a thread of xda, but am sorry am not able to locate it right now. so am attaching the program directly.)
please check the attachment for the application
(please inform me the actual thread, if you know, so that i can link it to the devs actual post )
MIUI Theme Editor
this is for modifying or creating a mtz for the MIUI ROM (thanks flatzki )
check the following:
it works for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563780
APK Batch Installer
ok...this is again VERY handy for me. am SICK of installing the apk's one by one. u can choose the apk's you want, and this app will batch install it. saves me a LOT of time. (am flashaholic )...check the thread:
(there are many, but am sharing the one i use, and it works for the p970)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23291051
APK Edit
ok....this is a small app. it's neat too. it allows minor changes to the application. allows you to change the name of the app(the one you see @ drawer), lets you edit the icon and allows you to poke the app information (like change the author )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=890199
Online HTC-keyboard maker
get this site to make awesome keyboards for YOUR p970. get "personal" keyboards.
site:http://www.gimpsta.com/themer/index.php
username: p970
password: optimusblack
Online Theme Ktchen
unnecessary to waste words on this since ALL of us know what it is.
link: http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
Android Ktchen
dsixda's kitchen. needs no intro. get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227549
PLEASE SHARE IF YOU KNOW OF ANY APPLICATION THAT CAN HELP THE FELLOW MEMBERS.and also share tutorials, how-to's, guides, etc. share the handy and nifty applications, if you please.
hope this helps all of us
Thanks man... Nice collection for noobs like me........
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Hw to install the keyboard after you have created one??
P. S. Currently on Zeus 6.1 o
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abhi_g1 said:
Hw to install the keyboard after you have created one??
P. S. Currently on Zeus 6.1 o
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take the .apk and replace HTC_ime_22 or something similar @/system/app and reboot.
It's a zip file...
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Don't share tutorials? sounds like propaganda. Hero?
gabwerkz said:
Don't share tutorials? sounds like propaganda. Hero?
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lolzz....there are loads f them at xda...i wanted this thread to be clean and have small tweaks for the owners.
but nevertheless, i feel am wrong then. gotta correct it ASAP ...sorry bro
i was thinking in wrong line
EDIT: 1st post edited
abhi_g1 said:
It's a zip file...
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unzip it...find the .apk under the system folder.
thanks for the thread, it's not good for my free time
thanks for the info but i dint get how to use colour editing
can you post the the thread where you got it
Wow! This is great! Thanks a lot bro! Really helpful
there isn't a CM7 Theme creator for Themechooser as MIUI Theme Editor, isn't?
Might as well start this off as many of us would love to customise our roms even further by creating and modding our roms but dont know where and how to start , hopefully this can be a general guide to de-compiling apk's /re-compiling modifying customising colours etc on most devices .
Website i use for changing and finding out HTML colour codes to change the basic colours in roms here great help especially when you cant find the correct colour code and name or need to use when theming .
I also use this website to re-size my PNG's etc to the sizes i need when modding or replacing pictures.
Android APK tool is a great start for most to learn and figure things out, link to site here
Hopefully this thread can be useful for ALL as with so many devices and different ways to theme mod and customise each individual device we can collectively help each other with the simple and basic stuff to get everyone learning and heading in the right direction .
:good:
Apktool is the only one I have been able to get working with 4.2 framework so it is a very helpful tool and dose have support on how to install and use but I wish there was some way to have a brake down of what is what with the .XML files like what to change and where to change backgrounds and text colors
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Hi.
I've already started a thread on theming. [Guide/Tools] Simple APK Modding - Basic Android Theming
I still use APK MANAGER, what you have to do is replace some files in the OTHER folder. I'll make it sinple for everyone to use.
I'll upload my version for people to use in link below.
This works for 4.2.1 apks
APK MANAGER 5.0.2
Annex1 said:
I still use APK MANAGER, what you have to do is replace some files in the OTHER folder. I'll make it sinple for everyone to use.
I'll upload my version for people to use in link below.
This works for 4.2.1 apks
APK MANAGER 5.0.2
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Thanks for that, I'll add a link to this post if that's alright?
XperienceD said:
Thanks for that, I'll add a link to this post if that's alright?
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Of course you can.
Which is better for theming GB apk ? Apktool or apkmanager ?
Thanks in advance
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EvolutionHybrid said:
Which is better for theming GB apk ? Apktool or apkmanager ?
Thanks in advance
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Preference really, I prefer apktool for what I do although been a while since I was working on GB .
charlescaz said:
Preference really, I prefer apktool for what I do although been a while since I was working on GB .
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Thanks.. I'll try.. :beer:
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EvolutionHybrid said:
Which is better for theming GB apk ? Apktool or apkmanager ?
Thanks in advance
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Apkmanager uses apktool so..lol
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Have you Tickled Your Android lately?
(tinyurl.com/ticklemyandroid)
Hi all!
Are you making a ROM? Want users to switch between Themes without downloading tons of zips and flashing them and ending up in a mess? Actually I made this App for my upcoming ROM("Quantum Radicle") for Micromax A89 and it turned out to work on all phones. Sharing is caring :cheers:
Here is the solution - Quantum Themer!
You maybe wondering how it works. The answer is:
Based on VillianTheme System! What I did was first tried to run the script on my Phone, ended up with 10-15 errors, fixed them! Now all this App does behind the scenes is Feed the Theme you select to the script and the script does the rest! But if you do see, the VillianTheme Template itself is nearly 600 KB and the App is just 650 KB
Let's get Straight into the list of features!
Features:
Works on all ROMs - Stock, Custom, AOSP, eh, you name it!
Preview of Themes before Applying
Custom File Extension for themes(Default is .qrt, if you do dig my App, you will find this being set in com.adhi.quantumthemer.ThemeSelector Class. Feel free to change it! But don't kang the App)
Single Button, no hassles!
In-built File Explorer
Theme structure is so simple that, even a "Starter" doesn't take more than a minute to understand
You can use it in your ROM. Just copy the APK into your ROM and provide your users with Theme Files, you don't need to ask permissions, just give me credits
Just include files that need to be replaced/modified, cutting down the size of your themes by a great margin
Scroll down and search for the download link, you'll tell me more
Framework, System Apps, Data Apps support
Will modify APKs in a ROM, without changing signatures, and can be used on any ROM where the filenames of themed files is the same.
Should not need updated between versions of a ROM
Zipaligns all APKs before installation
Stores a backup of all files being modified in /sdcard/vrtheme-backup/
Requires no coding abilities or editing of files - just drag and drop
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Now, this will be "Copy, paste" from a VillianTheme Tutorial on "How to make Themes". You may skip to the last point if you know/understand how it works! I strongly recommend you to have a look at the Attached theme for reference. Open it with your favorite Zip Browser(WinRar, 7-Zip)
Check this thread out as well.
Inside the qrt file(Which is to be opened with a Zip Viewer), you can create a folder called "system" and "data" and include a Preview of the theme named "preview.png" or "preview.jpg"(All folders and files without Quotes in their names). The former is required, the latter is not required unless you wanted to theme a data app (strongly not recommended, unless you know the app will be there on every phone)
Inside the system or data folder, create a subfolder "app", and in these, make subfolders named EXACTLY after the APK name. For example, to theme the Browser, you need a folder called "Browser.apk", for Statusbar, "SystemUI.apk". It must be correctly capitalised.
Within there, place the files you require for your theme, in the relevant locations. So most PNGs will be in res/drawable-hdpi/. You can put in xml files too (those which are not in resources.arsc), if you compile them via apktool, and extract them with a zip tool.
If you do make it from scratch and zip it, don't forget to Rename it with extension ".qrt"
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Now lets move on to "How to use it" as I have too much time to kill now, I'm including this
How to Use:
Just Install the App(System, User doesn't matter). Click on "Select Theme" button and then select the Theme you want to Apply. It will ask for Root Permissions if its the First Launch. Next, you'll get a preview of Theme which is going to be applied and then when you press the "Apply" button, the theme will be applied and a Alert Dialog Box asking you to Reboot will appear. I suggest you to Reboot your phone at this point itself. And after reboot, you will be happy to see the Theme Applied
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Downloads:
Preview
Sample Theme - Open it with a Zip Viewer, just for reference! Not a theme
Quantum Themer App:
Version 1.1 - Mediafire - Change Log
Version 1.0 - Mediafire - Dev-Host - Change Log
Beta 2 - Mediafire - Dev-Host - Change Log
Beta 1 - Mediafire - Dev-Host
Note: App Version in Settings is always Version 1.0 in Beta releases
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Credits:
Villian ROM Team. This wouldn't exist without them!
iPaulPro for his aFileChooser
Stericson for his Roottools Library
Everyone whom the above two owe credits to!
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If you face any problems with this App, do the following -
Debugging:
1. Check whether /sdcard/vrtheme exists and contains four or more files/folders.If it doesn't, copy all the contents off vrtheme.zip in the assets folder of the Quantum Themer App.
2. Mount System as R/W before Applying Theme manually.
3. Copy /sdcard/vrtheme/zip and /sdcard/vrtheme/zipalign to /system/bin and CHMod it to 777
4. Type
Code:
sh /sdcard/vrtheme/i*
in Termianl Emulator or ADB and post the result here..
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Do hit the "Thanks" Button! I tried my best to help you, hope you'll do it to!
And tell me if you want Screenshots. It look pretty dumb even though!
If you people like it and want me to do some update/bug-fixes, do keep the thread active. I don't want to end up working for myself.
All kinds of Reviews are welcome
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Reserved..
Just in case
Finally you did it brother! :good:
It's just awesome and keep it up!
Thnx bro
Will definetly try dis previously I install xposed framework but it was not fully working on my ics device
Hope dis will work......
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Sample theme didn't work for my Samsung galaxy s advance stock jb ROM. It made the backup folder on sdcard but didn't change anything.
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Will it work for gingerbread devices too?
GREEEEETZ!!!!
rodaven said:
Sample theme didn't work for my Samsung galaxy s advance stock jb ROM. It made the backup folder on sdcard but didn't change anything.
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Sample Theme is for reference ONLY. My bad should have added in the OP
-CALIBAN666- said:
Will it work for gingerbread devices too?
GREEEEETZ!!!!
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It is working on Gingerbread Devices too!
Adhi1419 said:
Sample Theme is for reference ONLY.
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So it shouldn't work then if I apply it on my phone?
Nice work by the way
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rodaven said:
So it shouldn't work then if I apply it on my phone?
Nice work by the way
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Thanks.
It wouldn't work on your Phone
You can try making your own Theme, its fairly simple
How can I make this work if, for example, I have a SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk modified and I want to apply it on my phone using this app? It's possible?
rodaven said:
How can I make this work if, for example, I have a SystemUI.apk or framework-res.apk modified and I want to apply it on my phone using this app? It's possible?
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It's very easy!
Just download the Sample Theme and you will get it how it work and how to apply! :good:
A friend sent me to this thread. Once I read your description I got sooo many ideas in my mind! I am a big fun of VRT and this app could help me a lot if it's as I imagine it. Your idea is great.
Just one question for now, previews should be .flv? If yes, will it work ok if I make a slideshow-like preview?
Preview is a PNG static image!
Your post sparkled an idea in my mind too! Thinking of adding a Video Preview + Description
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You should add a package ofsome themes like ICS/JB in the OP.
Testing and reporting right away.
edit:: I will use ur sample theme as base for making my own themes.
Good work.
Regards,
Kaustubh
Adhi1419 said:
Preview is a PNG static image!
Your post sparkled an idea in my mind too! Thinking of adding a Video Preview + Description
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I just said that because your preview was an .flv file and I got confused. I didn't have time to open the .apk or the .qrt. I guess it was a misunderstanding.
Oh, and I'm glad I gave you an idea! Would be cool to see video previews. :good:
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Adhi1419 said:
Preview is a PNG static image!
Your post sparkled an idea in my mind too! Thinking of adding a Video Preview + Description
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Also, why are there two preview.png? One in the root of the .qrt and one in /system folder? Which one is used by the Application?
kaustubh.rockstar said:
You should add a package ofsome themes like ICS/JB in the OP.
Testing and reporting right away.
edit:: I will use ur sample theme as base for making my own themes.
Good work.
Regards,
Kaustubh
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Because the resource files used are device independent, a file available to MOD on one phone may not be available on the other!
Koulis2000 said:
I just said that because your preview was an .flv file and I got confused. I didn't have time to open the .apk or the .qrt. I guess it was a misunderstanding.
Oh, and I'm glad I gave you an idea! Would be cool to see video previews. :good:
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Also, why are there two preview.png? One in the root of the .qrt and one in /system folder? Which one is used by the Application?
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The one in the root. An error while Dragging and dropping previews
Adhi1419 said:
Because the resource files used are device independent, a file available to MOD on one phone may not be available on the other!
The one in the root. An error while Dragging and dropping previews
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Some ideas:
Would be great if you can add more than one preview pic, in just one is hard to show all things themed.
Other thing is would be nice if themes with their preview remain on the app to just choose one and apply it, I mean like CM themes so you don't have to browse in folders and choose the qrt file each time you want to apply a previously loaded theme.
And finally that the app automatically make a qrt file of the backup that the app make when you apply a theme, so you can easily apply your backup if you didn't like the theme applied.
Sorry for my English
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I tried to change the icon of the music player app but after applying the theme and restarting the icon is still the same ... does anyone know how to do this with the app ?
Sorry for my bad english
Adhi1419 said:
Do hit the "Thanks" Button! I tried my best to help you, hope you'll do it to!
And tell me if you want Screenshots. It look pretty dumb even though!
If you people like it and want me to do some update/bug-fixes, do keep the thread active. I don't want to end up working for myself.
All kinds of Reviews are welcome
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I have some ideas, and it would be great if you could implement those things.
First of all, it would be cool to have a folder where everyone would put those .qrts, a folder in /system (/system/QuantumThemes) maybe for us to be able to create packages of more than one .qrt and once a user flashes this package, those .qrts will be placed in this folder.
Second, another idea would be: when you open Quantum Themer it will automatically show themes from this particular folder(/system/QuantumThemes) without having the users to browse for themes in the mess of an sdcard. This way it would look more like a theme engine.
Third, how about categories or sections like: Toggles (/system/QuantumThemes/Toggles), or more specific categories like Status Bar Mods/Toggles (/system/QuantumThemes/Status Bar Mods/Toggles) those categories would be created and named by themers or ROM developers. There would be basically folders placed inside the /system/QuantumThemes and your application would just.
So, to give you a whole view of what I am thinking...
A user installs the Quantum Themer. The user flashes a CWM mod package created by someone. The user opens the Quantum Themer app. A window with all of the categories opens. The user selects a category. The category opens revealing sub categories. The user selects a sub category. The sub category opens revealing all installed mods for this sub category. The user selects a mod. A small or full screen window opens showing a preview, maybe a small description(taken from a file /.qrt/description.txt) and an Install button.
Well, that's actually a lot of things...
I thought it would be good sharing with you since you said you want to keep this active and update it. :highfive:
Hope I helped and I definitely hope to see such a great tool becoming better.
rodaven said:
Some ideas:
Would be great if you can add more than one preview pic, in just one is hard to show all things themed.
Other thing is would be nice if themes with their preview remain on the app to just choose one and apply it, I mean like CM themes so you don't have to browse in folders and choose the qrt file each time you want to apply a previously loaded theme.
And finally that the app automatically make a qrt file of the backup that the app make when you apply a theme, so you can easily apply your backup if you didn't like the theme applied.
Sorry for my English
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I'll add Restore feature, but it will not be a QRT file.
Thanks for your suggestion.
mattx89 said:
I tried to change the icon of the music player app but after applying the theme and restarting the icon is still the same ... does anyone know how to do this with the app ?
Sorry for my bad english
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See your PM. It is due to the Binaries not being copied for some strange reason. Its very minor and easy to fix though
Koulis2000 said:
I have some ideas, and it would be great if you could implement those things.
First of all, it would be cool to have a folder where everyone would put those .qrts, a folder in /system (/system/QuantumThemes) maybe for us to be able to create packages of more than one .qrt and once a user flashes this package, those .qrts will be placed in this folder.
Second, another idea would be: when you open Quantum Themer it will automatically show themes from this particular folder(/system/QuantumThemes) without having the users to browse for themes in the mess of an sdcard. This way it would look more like a theme engine.
Third, how about categories or sections like: Toggles (/system/QuantumThemes/Toggles), or more specific categories like Status Bar Mods/Toggles (/system/QuantumThemes/Status Bar Mods/Toggles) those categories would be created and named by themers or ROM developers. There would be basically folders placed inside the /system/QuantumThemes and your application would just.
So, to give you a whole view of what I am thinking...
A user installs the Quantum Themer. The user flashes a CWM mod package created by someone. The user opens the Quantum Themer app. A window with all of the categories opens. The user selects a category. The category opens revealing sub categories. The user selects a sub category. The sub category opens revealing all installed mods for this sub category. The user selects a mod. A small or full screen window opens showing a preview, maybe a small description(taken from a file /.qrt/description.txt) and an Install button.
Well, that's actually a lot of things...
I thought it would be good sharing with you since you said you want to keep this active and update it. :highfive:
Hope I helped and I definitely hope to see such a great tool becoming better.
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Thanks for your detailed feedback mate
1. I think /sdcard/QuantumThemer is a better place as messing around with system is not good for our device and there will be memory limitations in low-end devices. However your idea is cool and all your first 3 points were based on categories, I can take it as one great suggestion. Setting default directory to /sdcard/QauntumThemer is not tough either. I'm already working on a separate layout for displaying Description, preview and if possible a Video Playback.
2. Yes. Instead of laboriously setting up arrays for selecting Categories->Sub Caegories, a central folder on SD Card will be neat.
Thanks for your suggestions people!