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MetaMorph: changing fonts on the fly

I remembered doing this on my samsung moment and thought I'd try it on Epic and it works for fonts, maybe we can figure out how to do themes as well in the future.
Here is a link to the original thread by Stericson: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329 about the app called MetaMorph for more detail, the general idea is to have theme/font files on the sdcard and the app will install them for you with a reboot to complete the process.
Here is a .zip to try it with: MyFonts
note: I have only tried 3 of these and one was a bit too large. This won't hurt your phone it just won't look right. The stock font is in it for restoring if you wish to.
Stick the .zip on your sdcard
Download MetaMorph from the market(both free and donate versions available)
When you first start the app it will do a system check and if you don't have busybox installed it will tell you. If it says you don't there are free/donate verisons on the market as well so go grab it and install it. I installed it with the default settings.
Now open MetaMorph again and after the checks select Unzip/Extract new theme. None will show but thats ok, hit the blue arrow on the bottom. Now scroll to MyFonts.zip and select it. After it extracts you will see a screen describing the details, hit close. You will see a list of fonts now that all begin with SubTheme:
Select the one you want to apply and then hit Apply it! and Continue? It will then ask you to reboot but that isn't working for our phone so just hit no and do a manual reboot.
After the reboot your font will be applied.
The pick existing theme function shows the fonts but they all show as empty for some reason. No worries, use the Unzip/Extract option and either update/replace option and they will show again. Not sure why you have to extract them every time but it still works this way.
You can add and delete fonts from the sample I provided if you are adventurous. Just unzip it and take a peek at the structure inside as well as the xml control file.
Just thought I'd share this for those who are lazy like me yet always trying to change the look of there phone throughout the day...or am I the only one that does this?
If anyone knows how to use this more properly or anything I've missed I will update this post, thanks.

Good looking out, just changed my fonts to the cartoon option and its awesome!!
{
"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"
}
PS - Anyone know if were getting VLC anytime soon?
....EDITED:Can you provide us with samples of the different styles you have included in the zip so we don't have to go through each one, please? TIA

JungleJiujitsu said:
Good looking out, just changed my fonts to the cartoon option and its awesome!!
PS - Anyone know if were getting VLC anytime soon?
....EDITED:Can you provide us with samples of the different styles you have included in the zip so we don't have to go through each one, please? TIA
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Good idea, I'm too busy today but tonight I'll see what I can do. If anyone else has the time I would appreciate the help. You can simply unzip the file and inside you will see all the different fonts by name. When you open one up you will see two ttf files, one is bold and one is standard. Click on the ttf file and it will show a preview.
No idea what VLC is...

raiderep said:
Good idea, I'm too busy today but tonight I'll see what I can do. If anyone else has the time I would appreciate the help. You can simply unzip the file and inside you will see all the different fonts by name. When you open one up you will see two ttf files, one is bold and one is standard. Click on the ttf file and it will show a preview.
No idea what VLC is...
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Here you go, theres 22 of them so I'm just going to post the link to the album, if you want me to post each individual picture than I will, but I think that would be way too many photos and too cluttered, specially at 800x800 res like they are lol.
Samples Of Each Font
I only got the Standard versions of each one, the Bold versions are no different other than they are, well, in bold lol.

SemiGamer said:
Here you go, theres 22 of them so I'm just going to post the link to the album, if you want me to post each individual picture than I will, but I think that would be way too many photos and too cluttered, specially at 800x800 res like they are lol.
Samples Of Each Font
I only got the Standard versions of each one, the Bold versions are no different other than they are, well, in bold lol.
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Good deal!!! This makes is much easier now to pick and choose the font we wanna install, thanks again, to the both of you!

I'm really liking the droid logo font. Is there any way we can make this smaller for screen fitment. I would love to add it to my theme
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JungleJiujitsu said:
Good deal!!! This makes is much easier now to pick and choose the font we wanna install, thanks again, to the both of you!
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Yup no problem. Glad to help

SemiGamer said:
Yup no problem. Glad to help
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Very nice layout for the previews, thanx!
sent by an Epic4g through the cosmos

raiderep said:
Very nice layout for the previews, thanx!
sent by an Epic4g through the cosmos
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Welcome. Feel free to use the preview photos at will man.

Thanks raiderep for posting this and semigamer for the previews! Made it real easy to change fonts for noobs like me.
Sent from my Epic 4G

mysteryemotionz said:
I'm really liking the droid logo font. Is there any way we can make this smaller for screen fitment. I would love to add it to my theme
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+1 I would like this also.

Very nice! My personal opinion the "Russel Squared" font looks the most "Android-ish" if you will. Of course thats just my opinion. Also it fits very nicely, looks good in the app drawer, messaging, etc.
Anyways way to make it easy for the noobs. I personally always extract the zip first, and use "Pick existing theme" then find the XML of the theme. That way I dont have a zipped and non zipped sitting on my SD. Its a little tiny file I know I'm just anal
In any case though you made it simple for all of us to add some more variety to our themes with utmost simplicity Thanx!

wow, works very good, thank you

Is there a way to add our own fonts?
thanx.

Just Love it!!!

raiderep said:
I remembered doing this on my samsung moment and thought I'd try it on Epic and it works for fonts, maybe we can figure out how to do themes as well in the future.
Here is a link to the original thread by Stericson: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329 about the app called MetaMorph for more detail, the general idea is to have theme/font files on the sdcard and the app will install them for you with a reboot to complete the process.
Here is a .zip to try it with: MyFonts
note: I have only tried 3 of these and one was a bit too large. This won't hurt your phone it just won't look right. The stock font is in it for restoring if you wish to.
Stick the .zip on your sdcard
Download MetaMorph from the market(both free and donate versions available)
When you first start the app it will do a system check and if you don't have busybox installed it will tell you. If it says you don't there are free/donate verisons on the market as well so go grab it and install it. I installed it with the default settings.
Now open MetaMorph again and after the checks select Unzip/Extract new theme. None will show but thats ok, hit the blue arrow on the bottom. Now scroll to MyFonts.zip and select it. After it extracts you will see a screen describing the details, hit close. You will see a list of fonts now that all begin with SubTheme:
Select the one you want to apply and then hit Apply it! and Continue? It will then ask you to reboot but that isn't working for our phone so just hit no and do a manual reboot.
After the reboot your font will be applied.
The pick existing theme function shows the fonts but they all show as empty for some reason. No worries, use the Unzip/Extract option and either update/replace option and they will show again. Not sure why you have to extract them every time but it still works this way.
You can add and delete fonts from the sample I provided if you are adventurous. Just unzip it and take a peek at the structure inside as well as the xml control file.
Just thought I'd share this for those who are lazy like me yet always trying to change the look of there phone throughout the day...or am I the only one that does this?
If anyone knows how to use this more properly or anything I've missed I will update this post, thanks.
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nope, you're not the only one..... this is exactly what i was looking for. the only thing is, the app goes thru the whole process, but when i reboot, the font isn't chnged. not a hige deal, but i would like to see what these fonts look like on my phone.

Raider I changed the fonts in a theme and it killed the rom because it looked for the details loaded into the ttf to match the name of the file. Example is if I found a font I like and on the phone it's androidsansserrif and I just rename *.ttf the fonts description was still the original fonts name and therefore the phone would stop. Does this method bypass having to use a font creator to change the description or did you have to change that for all of them. I'm running dk28 dont know if you are or not
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I wanted to be able to get the themers to use mm as well, so I been experimenting with it and there are a few limitations that are a killer.
500 file write max. Most in depth themes will be two or 3 separate flashes .
framework has to be last because it causes a reboot and sometimes takes 2-3 flashes to take everything
On top of that, we have technically two frameworks. We would be doing a lot of support in our threads. Also it can't theme market apps it claims, I hope it can, cause that would still add an update zip for all of them.
I wanted to get stericson and some of us themers to work together on getting some of these hurtles behind us.
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I seem to remember on the Hero this not being superior to any ROM cooker/themer changing the update.zip b/c of lots of FC's. I *thought* this was better for stock users but I don't know, I remember themers changing fonts through other methods though...

It actually work wonders for small flashes, either fonts or just a few pictures. Its also easier for testing an image and you have to keep flashing over and over. As far as fcs and all the only problems I get are errors in my code. It's entire themes that give it hell .
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Transformers changing sense 3.0 lockscreen

This is an experimental lockscreen I made that I would like to hear other users feedback on. It's a decepticon logo normally and when you open one of your 4 apps on the lockscreen it changes to an autobot logo
I say experimental because I think there are only 2 files you really need to change so I made the 2 files that I don't think you need to change one black and one silver lockscreen. I haven't been able to make them show, but if you can, please let me know (it could even open up possibilities on other changing screens)
File has been edited to take out the annoying gray circle when you open an app directly from the lock screen (thanks jmaher)
new file:
http://www.multiupload.com/8VE8O532AX
As always, flash at your own risk and make a backup
I wipe cache before I install anything, so I always recommend it
Also, I'm running BAMF 3.0 RC4. It may work on other ROMs but I dont know
anything I forgot, just ask and I'll try to answer the best I can...
screen shots:
{
"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"
}

I'll test it for u! I had thought about experimenting with the same kind of idea, but I've been too busy filling requests.
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[Edit]: Works great! I would look at changing 0x00006cdb.dat.png and making it completely transparent so it doesn't cover up the autobot.

jmaher1023 said:
I'll test it for u! I had thought about experimenting with the same kind of idea, but I've been too busy filling requests.
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[Edit]: Works great! I would look at changing 0x00006cdb.dat.png and making it completely transparent so it doesn't cover up the autobot.
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thanks a lot man. I'll check that out right now
ETA: where is that file located?

52brandon said:
thanks a lot man. I'll check that out right now
ETA: where is that file located?
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I can't ever find any .png files when looking at the stock ring.
I would try this out but I love my Panthers ring.
My ADR6400L is just as good as your PG86100.

nativi said:
I can't ever find any .png files when looking at the stock ring.
I would try this out but I love my Panthers ring.
My ADR6400L is just as good as your PG86100.
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check jmaher's thread has directions posted by him and some by me. It should be enough to get you going. Feel free to pm if you need help

52brandon said:
thanks a lot man. I'll check that out right now
ETA: where is that file located?
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I believe it's in Default\drawable\shared.m10. I edited it on one of my first LSR's and have used it as a template for all my others, but I'm pretty sure it's in default.

jmaher1023 said:
I believe it's in Default\drawable\shared.m10. I edited it on one of my first LSR's and have used it as a template for all my others, but I'm pretty sure it's in default.
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Awesome, thanks. I'll try to find it when i get my pc back online (think my power supply is going out)

52brandon said:
This is an experimental lockscreen I made that I would like to hear other users feedback on. It's a decepticon logo normally and when you open one of your 4 apps on the lockscreen it changes to an autobot logo
I say experimental because I think there are only 2 files you really need to change so I made the 2 files that I don't think you need to change one black and one silver lockscreen. I haven't been able to make them show, but if you can, please let me know (it could even open up possibilities on other changing screens)
here is the file:
http://www.multiupload.com/2418PE1UTY
As always, flash at your own risk and make a backup
I wipe cache before I install anything, so I always recommend it
Also, I'm running BAMF 3.0 RC4. It may work on other ROMs but I dont know
anything I forgot, just ask and I'll try to answer the best I can...
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Screenie??

The ring you edit in fusion.apk is the unlocking ring. The ring you see when you tap a shortcut is in the idlescreen_base.apk. its called motion ring. The motion ring just appears over top of the other ring. So both rings are on the screen at the same time when u touch a shortcut. If they are two different images it will look distorted or something cause one will be ontop of the other. Unless the fusion ring is smaller than the motion ring and there isn't any transparent parts in the motion ring so it will completely cover the other one.
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mcluvn said:
The ring you edit in fusion.apk is the unlocking ring. The ring you see when you tap a shortcut is in the idlescreen_base.apk. its called motion ring. The motion ring just appears over top of the other ring. So both rings are on the screen at the same time when u touch a shortcut. If they are two different images it will look distorted or something cause one will be ontop of the other. Unless the fusion ring is smaller than the motion ring and there isn't any transparent parts in the motion ring so it will completely cover the other one.
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Yup. I had all of that in mind when I made this

Can you make a step by step to do this I am also wanting to get into this just the file location and edit tool

OP updated with a better file and screenshots

mp3ster said:
Can you make a step by step to do this I am also wanting to get into this just the file location and edit tool
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file location is:
/system/app/fusion.apk/assets/(bluesky/burgundy/default *same file in each of the 3 folders*)/drawable/shared.m10
/system/app/Idlescreen_Base.apk/assets/scenes/base/Lock_ring_motion.m10
the program you need is m10 tools or m10 editor. Search for it on the forums, it was developed on XDA

How about an autobot ring?
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52brandon said:
file location is:
/system/app/fusion.apk/assets/(bluesky/burgundy/default *same file in each of the 3 folders*)/drawable/shared.m10
/system/app/Idlescreen_Base.apk/assets/scenes/base/Lock_ring_motion.m10
the program you need is m10 tools or m10 editor. Search for it on the forums, it was developed on XDA
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Yes but how do you replace the image and then repack it? So I can replace it in 7zip
My ADR6400L is just as good as your PG86100.

nativi said:
Yes but how do you replace the image and then repack it? So I can replace it in 7zip
My ADR6400L is just as good as your PG86100.
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these are my instructions from another thread. It's honestly the best I can explain it:
pull out the .m10 files with 7zip and put them in seperate folders
Run m10 editor to decompile them
find the .png and replace with exact same size image with the exact same name
save the file in m10 editor (repacks that folder back into that file
(repeat for the other 3 files)
keep going up folders in 7zip until you're out of the .zip entirely, it'll ask you if you want to save each time you back out past the apk, click yes obviously
move to SD card and flash like all the rest...
*note: I keep 7zip open the entire time from start until putting it on the SD card
it will likely take you tinkering and learning it for yourself. Once you figure it out though it's a freaking breeze

Hellzya said:
How about an autobot ring?
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sorry man, I'm not doing requests. It's more of an experiment for the greater knowledge of the community. That ring is both, if you look at the pictures, it changes. I initially tried to do it the other way, but the autobot logo would have had to have been a lot smaller to fit under the deceptacons logo
use my instructions and do it yourself. Once you figure it out, it doesn't take very tong to actually switch, just however much time you put into the image you're using... (I spent about an hour editing just the autobot logo on this one, had to get down to single pixels)

52brandon said:
these are my instructions from another thread. It's honestly the best I can explain it:
pull out the .m10 files with 7zip and put them in seperate folders
Run m10 editor to decompile them
find the .png and replace with exact same size image with the exact same name
save the file in m10 editor (repacks that folder back into that file
(repeat for the other 3 files)
keep going up folders in 7zip until you're out of the .zip entirely, it'll ask you if you want to save each time you back out past the apk, click yes obviously
move to SD card and flash like all the rest...
*note: I keep 7zip open the entire time from start until putting it on the SD card
it will likely take you tinkering and learning it for yourself. Once you figure it out though it's a freaking breeze
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Yes I saw this i just don't know how to replace the png file with the new one. And then how do i save what I edit?
My ADR6400L is just as good as your PG86100.

nativi said:
Yes I saw this i just don't know how to replace the png file with the new one. And then how do i save what I edit?
My ADR6400L is just as good as your PG86100.
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I just rename my image to the name of the ring and replace it in the folder m10 editor creates on the pc, save the file with m10 editor (that you leave open until you're completely finished), which then replace the original m10 I puled from 7zip on my pc and then move that file into the 7zip directory replacing the original

No worries i did see it changes. Legit man thanks.
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[How To] Change Your Sense 3.0/3.5 Lock Screen Font (Adapted for System Fonts)

Want Your Sense 3 Lockscreen's Typeface to Match Your System Font?
This is My Method
First things first. You need to make sure you have Root Explorer or an equivalent file manager with root access, as you will need Read/Write permissions for the System folder.
You will also need to obtain your desired font in TrueType format. This will be indicated by the file extension ".ttf" Unlike Windows, Android does not recognize multiple font types.
Although I can't guarantee it will work in every case, I will say that I have yet to experience any problems when I simply change the file extension of a font I wish to use (for example - "Neutratext.otf" becomes "Neutratext.ttf" by simply renaming the file.)​
One last thing before I start:
DO NOT blame me if you mess up your phone! Make sure to perform a backup BEFORE you do ANYTHING else. If something doesn't go quite right you SHALL find yourself in a boot loop.
Ok, now that you've backed up your phone, use Root Explorer (or whatever your poison) to find the font you wish to use and rename it to IDENTICALLY match the following two files:
Click Here Now If You Wish to Use This Tutorial for System Fonts! Otherwise, Continue Below \/\/\/\/
HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
Once you have renamed the files, select both and COPY/PASTE or MOVE them to:
System/fonts
The next step is to simply change the permissions of both files. In Root Explorer, You just long press on a file and select "Permissions" from the pop up menu. There will be slight variations between file managers though. Once you figure out where permissions are located, you'll want to change the permissions of both font files so that they look like this:
{
"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"
}
Now that permissions have been changed, it's time to reboot your phone. Once it's back up, you should see your new font gracing the lock screen.
This may help if you would like to adapt this post to change your system font - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16601089&postcount=3
Notes:
If you didn't notice, there are in fact, two fonts which are being replaced here. The fact is, I'm not sure if both need replacement or just one of them. The first time I tried this, I replaced both and it worked perfectly so, that's how I continue to do it. If you wish to do a little experimenting to see if we only need to do one or if we need both, feel free. I would appreciate it if you'll share your findings, so I can update the OP to reflect this.
Apparently, I also need to add that this tutorial is all based on the assumption that you are coming into it with a font which YOU have found and placed on your SD card. This font will be the one you'll be copying and renaming for placement in the System/fonts folder.
Just a heads up for you guys. Performing this mod will also change the font of your large Sense Weather Widget. This will probably be a plus to the vast majority, many will be indifferent but, for a small percentage of you, it may be a deal breaker. This note is for you.
This mod will apparently work on the Desire HD as well, with slightly different results. It seems to work just fine with the exception of the icon labels beneath the lock screen icons. They appear to be unaffected. I have no Desire HD so, I can't help you guys out much here.
Added link in OP to help simplify System Font Adaptation
Now confirmed to be working with BAMF SoaB!
BEFORE (and I'm ONLY referencing the fonts here):
AFTER:

This is just for the lock screen? how do we change the entire system fonts? The fonts on synergy rom are way too thin and hard to read... i really dont care about the fonts on the lock screen.

Alter Tutorial for Sytem Fonts
enkrypt3d said:
This is just for the lock screen? how do we change the entire system fonts? The fonts on synergy rom are way too thin and hard to read... i really dont care about the fonts on the lock screen.
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Ask and ye shall receive! Here's how to adapt this for System Fonts-
The fonts you'll be replacing are:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
You CAN use the same font for both of these but, personally, I prefer to use a normal or thin version of my preferred font, as well as a bold version.
Make sure you name them EXACTLY as the original files are named.
That, as they say, is that! We've pretty much turned this into a dual purpose tutorial because that was the only difference between this tutorial and one for system fonts.
But, hold up there, Sparky! You're almost there but, you do need to refer back to the OP so, you can tie up the loose ends. Pick up at the "changing permissions" part.
Edit: DO keep in mind that apps have made it a little "easier" to change system fonts. You can simply download an app such as Font Changer or Font Switcher. I prefer my method because it's quite easy, doesn't add another app to your drawer and makes you just a little more comfortable with the inner workings of your phone.

enkrypt3d said:
This is just for the lock screen? how do we change the entire system fonts? The fonts on synergy rom are way too thin and hard to read... i really dont care about the fonts on the lock screen.
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How about you thank him for the tutorial instead of saying "I really don't care about the fonts on the lock screen."
On a separate note thanks C for the tutorial this will make it to the next version of dark horse when I get to computer that shows a thanks button I will hit it.

jonathanphx1 said:
How about you thank him for the tutorial instead of saying "I really don't care about the fonts on the lock screen."
On a separate note thanks C for the tutorial this will make it to the next version of dark horse when I get to computer that shows a thanks button I will hit it.
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lol! Thanks Jonathan!

Btw ur doesn't say where to copy the files from. All the fonts ur talking about are already in system/fonts... The permissions are already the same as what ur talking about ... I appreciate the tutorial but it doesn't really make sense.
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Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!

McLabia said:
Imma put this as nicely as possible....Its because youre an...nevermind. So not worth it.. /sign. Go buy an iSheep, reading seems to be too hard for you.
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Haha very funny I hate apple. But thx for thinking u have any clue who I am or what I'm about. I've read this page 5 times. It says nothing about where to copy the fonts from.
If I'm supposed to download the fonts from somewhere it would be nice to include that part.
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Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!
Edit:
You will also need your desired font in TrueType format. This will be indicated by the file extension ".ttf" Unlike Windows, Android does not recognize multiple font types.
Although I can't guarantee it will work in every case, I will say that I have yet to experience any problems when I simply change the file extension of a font I wish to use (for example - "Neutratext.otf" becomes "Neutratext.ttf" by simply renaming the file.)
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enkrypt3d said:
Haha very funny I hate apple. But thx for thinking u have any clue who I am or what I'm about. I've read this page 5 times. It says nothing about where to copy the fonts from.
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Nevermind. McLabia beat me to a very similar explanation. Thanks dude.

Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!

McLabia said:
Thanks for this tutorial Lee! Youre awesome bro! Super easy if you know how to read!
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lol! No problem man.

Worked perfect the first shot.
Sent from my rooted, Dark Horse INFECTED Synergy bolt running Ziggys latest.

McLabia said:
Worked perfect the first shot.
Sent from my rooted, Dark Horse INFECTED Synergy bolt running Ziggys latest.
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Hey McLabia, what font is that your'e using? It's nice and clean looking.
Oh and thanks c_live_lee. Nice and simple
Thanks,
hinds73

So question, right now I am using the stock font from synergy, if I want to bring this over to my lockscreen which 2 font files do I take from system/fonts?
Is it just one font from system/fonts I take and rename twice ?
Sorry If this is clear but I am probably just confused lol.
Thanks for the tutorial !

BurnOne77 said:
So question, right now I am using the stock font from synergy, if I want to bring this over to my lockscreen which 2 font files do I take from system/fonts?
Is it just one font from system/fonts I take and rename twice ?
Sorry If this is clear but I am probably just confused lol.
Thanks for the tutorial !
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Honestly? I used both of the system fonts. Top top bottom bottom replacement.
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Hinds the font is called veggie burger.
Sent from my rooted, Dark Horse INFECTED Synergy bolt running Ziggys latest.

McLabia said:
Honestly? I used both of the system fonts. Top top bottom bottom replacement.
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Hinds the font is called veggie burger.
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SOOO
DroidSans.ttf > HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf > HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
copy that
easy then
ty

BurnOne77 said:
SOOO
DroidSans.ttf > HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf > HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
copy that
easy then
ty
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That's how I did it. It may be wrong, but it worked. Lol.
Sent from my rooted, Dark Horse INFECTED Synergy bolt running Ziggys latest.

BurnOne77 said:
SOOO
DroidSans.ttf > HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf > HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
copy that
easy then
ty
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Yep! That's correct! In order for the Synergy font to be used as a System font, it must bear the two "DroidSans/DroidSans-Bold" names. However, I really don't think there is a need for the specifics of your above illustration. What I mean is, You don't have to use both of the DS fonts. You can use either of them for both Helvetica fonts, if you like. For example:
"DroidSans.ttf" can be used for both/either "HelveticaNeueLTPro35Th.ttf" and/or "HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf"
It shouldn't make any difference, really. I hope that isn't too confusing. Having read it back to myself, I think it may be.

see im not the only one! hahahh I just used font switcher... much easier and i removed it after i changed the fonts. done.

[Theme/mods] Synergy Blues/Eternal Blues

Eternal Blues [Theme]
OK, till I update this OP fully, u can grab the latest test zips of 'Eternal Blues' here:
For r116-no trace keyboard (not my fault):
http://db.tt/ATymItCo
And for earlier builds -with trace kb (arrows):
http://db.tt/q5DKZT8b
....And here's the older theme for SynergyRom; Synergy Blues
****DOWNLOAD****​
Get the latset test zip here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2902746
[...ntions.info/modules.php?name=Downloads&cid=15 (updated last 9/9/11)
****the DOWNLOAD button is on the bottom right of each window...
***Reminder.... There are currently two versions; the Standard (circle battery), and the Stock-Style Battery version (rectangle).
****for dak181's mods, go to his section four posts down****
This is a full theme that's ambition is simple; turning all instances of color thru-out the entire ROM, including many common user apps, to various shades of blue. This project will be on-going; as I get better at theming so will the theme get better. I make no claims of complete originality, as some images have been swyped from other themes (if u see ur work, please claim it so that i can credit or pull it) That said, most work is my own (in as much as modifications of someone else's work -HTC's- can be called ones "own" ) I also need to thank Gunthermic, whom I continue to bug daily with my incessant questions, lol. Thnks gun! Also can't forget about TommyTomatoe, whom has helped me tremendously in the last two weeks. (Thnx to him I can again edit .9.png's, and xml's as well) Also bad4u6669, he's also helped me on many occasions (actually this theme is kinda inspired by bad4u's work on Epidemic ....thnks bro!) .. ***Edit: thnx to bad4u6669 I am now able to theme all of Sense (.....as long as he keeps building my mods, lol!) ...and last but not least a special Thnx to McLabia for giving me a hassle free place to host and advertise my work. I am very, very grateful brother!
***Screenies***​
{
"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"
}
New splash from 3|Saint|5
***Themed APK files***​
Browser.apk
Calendar.apk
com.htc.resources.apk
framework.apk
fusion.apk (thnx bad4u6669)
Gmail.apk
HtcAutoRotate.apk
htccalendarwidgets3d.apk
HTCCamera.apk
HtcContacts.apk
HtcDialer.apk
HTC_IME.apk
HtcMusic.apk
HtcProfileWidget.apk
htcsettingswidget.apk
Idlescreen_Base.apk (thnx bad4u6669)
Mail.apk
Mms.apk
PCSCII.apk
Phone.apk
Rosie.apk
SystemUI.apk
Settings.apk
...........and a bunch more I can't remember now
**Still much more to come, with further mods and reconstructions on some already themed apps as well
****Install instructions****​** 1) Place the zip on the root of your SDcard
** 2) reboot into recovery
** 4) wipe davik cache (optional)
** 5) choose the "install zip from SDcard" option, then choose the zip
** 6) choose "reboot system now"
(Honestly I just flash from ROM Mgr cuz I think its mostly a myth about that but......)
.......enjoy
There are 2 versions. The standard theme (w/ Black Dropdown) and a stock-style battery version (also w/ a Black dropdown) The Standard is the one with screenshots attached. It should be the first one and says simply 'Synergy Blues [theme]'.
*****Donate*****
If u like my work, please consider donating. Otherwise, the 'Thanks' button is ALWAYS appreciated!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs...=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHosted
***Add-On's***​
blue themed user apps:
*XDA (icon only)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.quoord.tapatalkxda.activity-1.apk
*ROM Manager
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.koushikdutta.rommanager-1.apk
*ShootMe
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.bw.picme.local-1.apk
*Drocap2
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.gmail.nagamatu.drocap2-1.apk
*MusicMOD
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.piratemedia.musicmod-1.apk
***Themed APK's by other people***
*Pandora (by bad4u6669)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.pandora.android.apk
*MIUI music (market)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/com.miui.player-1.apk
***Credits Log*** (in no particular order)​
dak_181- (the earlier version of fusion.apk, 'Synergy Blues' update script -the first one. Early "Blues" wouldn't have looked right w/out your work bro)
gunthermic- (ongoing, advise, guidance and patience ...i always go to gun 1st)
tommytomatoe- (constant advice and patience. Special Thnx for your great theming tool; 'android Utility')
McLabia- (Server provision, always super helpful and patient ...in a MC kinda way, lol)
bad4u669- (very helpful! Now all APK's containing m10 files are built by bad. Sense would barely be themed w/out his contribution)
he_stheone64- great XML advice, constant inspiration!
roscoenr- great XML advise. Super helpful!
3|Saint|5- HTC-blue-smoke splash screen Thnx saint! Looks great!
Synergy Team- obviously my work is based on theirs so of coarse their work will be seen here. Thnx guys for all ur hard work! It is much appreciated! I love this ROM! ....which is why I'm making this theme.
....and to all else that helped me in past with anything, or has helped me while making this theme and I'm just forgetting; thank you so much!

This looks sick. Little word of advice bro is to edit that pic of the text message. It shows "send tothe phone number)" jus lettin u know. Downloading now tho
Sent from my SICKLY INFECTED VirusBolt Synergy 3.0 using XDA Premium App

Good job dude ! This looks sick and thanks for the alternate battery I prefer it.
Later when I flash the 8-12 build I'll see how this works.

dak181's mod section
***dak_181's Mod for Synergy Blues***​ http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29027463/fusion new lockring.apk
More to come from dak_181........

xXJay_RXx said:
This looks sick. Little word of advice bro is to edit that pic of the text message. It shows "send tothe phone number)" jus lettin u know. Downloading now tho
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Oh, yeah, lol! Thnx bro!
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Nice dude looking good! Glad you finally got your thread started lol. Let me know if you need a hand with anything else. I'm still trying to figure out how to edit the rosie dock the way I want it I'll let you know if I ever figure it out lol
Sent from my synergized thunderbolt

dak_181 said:
Nice dude looking good! Glad you finally got your thread started lol. Let me know if you need a hand with anything else. I'm still trying to figure out how to edit the rosie dock the way I want it I'll let you know if I ever figure it out lol
Sent from my synergized thunderbolt
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Lol, awesome ....yes, please do!
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Heads up this installs and everything seems to work on 8-12 build of synergy aside from HTC calender widget it seems to have nuked it entirely lol.
I installed the stock battery version.
CANNOT wait for that sexy drop down.
Any luck doing the menus? Like when hitting menu from homescreen and other menus like for gmail?

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BurnOne77 said:
Heads up this installs and everything seems to work on 8-12 build of synergy aside from HTC calender widget it seems to have nuked it entirely lol.
I installed the stock battery version.
CANNOT wait for that sexy drop down.
Any luck doing the menus? Like when hitting menu from homescreen and other menus like for gmail?
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Lol, cool, at least its just the calender. I'll look at it in a bit.
Yeah, I'm at a stand-still with that dropdown. I'm just waiting for some bright idea ....or gunthermic to figure out. I gotta talk to him again.
Wut about the 'menu's? U mean the getting all the icons to match? That's proven to be one of the more challenging things. I've themed all those icons that those should be drawing from.... Ima take another look tonight. I'll definitely get them. Just takes time ....it bugs me too. I think its just this new Sense. I'll ask gun.
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Or do u mean inverting them like the I plan to do w/ the dropdown? Cuz that's actually next!
That's why I haven't been working hard to make all those icons match. They'll need changed anyway for the dark bg ....coarse I plan on doing two versions of those ......like most things so I'll havta to both anyway
.....yeah, I still got a TON of work to do!

Haha I can only imagine the work involved, i'm sure its quite intense.
I was referring to when you hit menu and all apps, notifications, personalize, wallpaper, ringtones and settings comes up in the little "6 spaced grid".
Sorry probably have terminology all wrong ! Either way I know it takes time, just excited about what's to come because this adds alot of class to this already nicely themed wrong already on 1st revision.

BTW I tried messing with both htc calender widget apk's and couldn't get it to work again.
Not that I know much beyond moving things to system/apps and changing permissions lol.

That looks Stoopd SECXEE Bruh..More Blue w/icons, Contacts and Dialer pad would be ideal.

BurnOne77 said:
BTW I tried messing with both htc calender widget apk's and couldn't get it to work again.
Not that I know much beyond moving things to system/apps and changing permissions lol.
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Try pulling 'Calendar.apk' from the theme zip and reflash. U won't notice a difference without that one anyway. Just put on ur desktop, open with 7zip, go to /system/app/Calendar.apk and delete.
If that doesn't work ...or u just don't feel like it, I'll have an update soon. By morning prolly
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App

U can also delete 'htccalendarwidgets.apk' and possibly HtcProfileWidgets.apk without noticing a diff. I'll put updated versions into the next update
I'd try deleting the first two calendar APKs first, but like i said, ill be doing that ltr tonight or this morning.
If u just delete Calendar.apk and report bak ull potentially save me a bunch of work ....but I know it sux waiting thru whole that flashing so if u just wanna wait, that's cool too
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04CiviCon20s said:
That looks Stoopd SECXEE Bruh..More Blue w/icons, Contacts and Dialer pad would be ideal.
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Thnx bro. Yeah I've got some other things slated first ...like finding all instances of green, orange, etc. and eradicating it, lol ...then just getting all buttons and highlights smooth like the one in the dropdown. Then I gotta touch sum more widgets
.....and finally, I'll be doing variations on the theme, with one being sumthing very similar to wut u suggest ...just remind me down the road. But in general, yeah more blue is on the way
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BurnOne77 said:
I was referring to when you hit menu and all apps, notifications, personalize, wallpaper, ringtones and settings comes up in the little "6 spaced grid".
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Yes, I know 'where' u mean. I'm sorry, I don't understand 'what' u want done.
I'll say this: I plan on making both a dark and light version ....also one with blue highlights; dark or light, I haven't decided ...maybe both. I also may make completely different icons rather than modify the existing ones.
If u guys can be more specific as to what u'd like to see in the theme, then I could better accommodate u.
If u all are something u like in another theme that u'd like to see here, please try to provide screenshots or links so that I see exactly wut u mean. I can't say whether I'll use it or whether it'll be exactly the same. I like to make things my own, but I'm also not one for changing sumthin just to be different either. If there's no room for improvement, then I'll keep it as-is.
And if anyone has work that they've done that they think would look good here, please post it and I'll see about incorporating it or atleast adding as an add-on

Just something darker really, I love the black menu from cm7 and from DH, it doesnt have to be black though.
As far as the calender widget I think I already tried everything I could do apk wise in an attempt to fix it. It's no biggy though man, I can wait

BurnOne77 said:
Just something darker really, I love the black menu from cm7 and from DH, it doesnt have to be black though.
As far as the calender widget I think I already tried everything I could do apk wise in an attempt to fix it. It's no biggy though man, I can wait
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No, I just fixed it ....hold on a min, I don't like the color tho. I'll post it in about 45mins
It's just a new 3d cal, that's all
See here its up n workin:
I'm decompiling now so I can change some xml's to get it all blue. Either the red in the calender picture up top is controlled by an xml or its not in the apk ...either way, I'll get the little bastard

Modding system pngs

So. Now that we have root we can manipulate the system ui and frame work correct? Just adb pull them, apktool them, make changes and build and push back to phone. Number one thing i want to fix is this annoyance:
{
"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"
}
Its due to the big ass lte icon att uses.
Also I hate having the carrier on the status bar iPhone style. It should be above the drawer pull in the notification drawer like stock ICS. Anything else we want to try and change people?
Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2

Youngunn2008 said:
So. Now that we have root we can manipulate the system ui and frame work correct? Just adb pull them, apktool them, make changes and build and push back to phone. Number one thing i want to fix is this annoyance:
Its due to the big ass lte icon att uses.
Also I hate having the carrier on the status bar iPhone style. It should be above the drawer pull in the notification drawer like stock ICS. Anything else we want to try and change people?
Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2
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No need to pull or push anything via ADB, you have root, use a root explorer. No need to use apk tool either

Well im talking about modding PNG images inside the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk files. That would allow us to say have 5 bar WiFi icons to match the 5 bar network icons. Also redo the lte indicator because its crazy huge and that gap between WiFi and network is awful
Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2

Youngunn2008 said:
Well im talking about modding PNG images inside the SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk files. That would allow us to say have 5 bar WiFi icons to match the 5 bar network icons. Also redo the lte indicator because its crazy huge and that gap between WiFi and network is awful
Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, so am I.
Why would you need to use adb or apk tool to do that?

Here's an example. I just changed my wifi icons to the way that I like them using root explorer, winrar, and photoshop, nothing else.

ATGAdmin said:
Yes, so am I.
Why would you need to use adb or apk tool to do that?
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You cannot properly edit XML and the like to change colors etc without extracting it with apktool... plus I prefer to not have to do the tedious work of replacing numerous pngs on my phone

Youngunn2008 said:
You cannot properly edit XML and the like to change colors etc without extracting it with apktool... plus I prefer to not have to do the tedious work of replacing numerous pngs on my phone
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I'm sorry, I thought the title of this thread was "Modding system pngs".
Forgive me for trying to save you time, and effort.
As you were bro

ATGAdmin said:
I'm sorry, I thought the title of this thread was "Modding system pngs".
Forgive me for trying to save you time, and effort.
As you were bro
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Ya I didn't know what else to call it at the time. But extracting with apktool also properly extracts 9patch pngs... I don't know if you've ever worked with them before but that or the 9 patch tool is the only way to so that. I appreciate the help

Youngunn2008 said:
Ya I didn't know what else to call it at the time. But extracting with apktool also properly extracts 9patch pngs... I don't know if you've ever worked with them before but that or the 9 patch tool is the only way to so that. I appreciate the help
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Actually that's not true either, it's not "the only way", and once again requires much more time and effort.
You obviously have your own way of doing things. Whatever is easiest for you bro.... have at it, and good luck!

ATGAdmin said:
Actually that's not true either, it's not "the only way", and once again requires much more time and effort.
You obviously have your own way of doing things. Whatever is easiest for you bro.... have at it, and good luck!
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K now I'm curious what method do you use to work with 9 patches. The "own way" I have is the way I learned from the pros who wrote the manuals on how to theme ... to get a 9 patch extracted correctly you use apktool or a 9 patch tool.

Youngunn2008 said:
K now I'm curious what method do you use to work with 9 patches. The "own way" I have is the way I learned from the pros who wrote the manuals on how to theme ... to get a 9 patch extracted correctly you use apktool or a 9 patch tool.
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Stick with your "pros" bro, once again good luck with your "project"
Sent from my A H Delicious Maxxx!

ATGAdmin said:
Stick with your "pros" bro, once again good luck with your "project"
Sent from my A H Delicious Maxxx!
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No seriously you say that that isn't the only way. If you don't extract 9 patches correctly then you can't work with them. Just Google it up... I know you can swap in a few pngs here or there like you've done but it doesn't look very complete... what about changing colors etc?
I just don't understand your attitude whatsoever. All I was saying in my op was asking confirmation that we could do that and asking for others opinions on what they'd like to change... you turned this into a pissing match by not wanting to admit that the preferred way to theme properly is by using apktool or something similar to not just theme but theme elegantly if you will... I've created whole themes that change entire system colors... etc. Try doing that with your root explorer...
Again thanks for "your help"

Youngunn2008 said:
No seriously you say that that isn't the only way. If you don't extract 9 patches correctly then you can't work with them. Just Google it up... I know you can swap in a few pngs here or there like you've done but it doesn't look very complete... what about changing colors etc?
I just don't understand your attitude whatsoever. All I was saying in my op was asking confirmation that we could do that and asking for others opinions on what they'd like to change... you turned this into a pissing match by not wanting to admit that the preferred way to theme properly is by using apktool or something similar to not just theme but theme elegantly if you will... I've created whole themes that change entire system colors... etc. Try doing that with your root explorer...
Again thanks for "your help"
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Pissing match? Wow!
Was offering help, as it seems you're a bit behind the times.
As I'll say again. Good luck with your project
Sent from my A H Delicious Maxxx!

ATGAdmin said:
Pissing match? Wow!
Was offering help, as it seems you're a bit behind the times.
As I'll say again. Good luck with your project
Sent from my A H Delicious Maxxx!
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Again if I am behind in the times please enlighten me bro. All you've told me about so far is replacing pngs using your phones root explorer. The last time I looked at the theme tutorials, apktool and 9patch compiler was what we used. What do you use if I'm behind in the times? Seriously.

Just in case you were wondering what "pros" I speak of that I learned from, this is straight from the android themes section of this forum:
How to theme guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10661191

Youngunn2008 said:
.....Just adb pull them........
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This is when I should have known better than to try to help.
Youngunn2008 said:
Just in case you were wondering what "pros" I speak of that I learned from, this is straight from the android themes section of this forum:
How to theme guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10661191
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And that thread is just under a year old.
Forget I mentioned anything.
I'll add you to my ignore list right now. That way I don't even have to see the inane posts.
Nothing like being attacked for trying to help.
Some things never change at XDA lol
Last time you'll hear from me, and yet one more time "good luck with your project" lol
Sent from my A H Delicious Maxxx!

ATGAdmin said:
This is when I should have known better than to try to help.
And that thread is just under a year old.
Forget I mentioned anything.
I'll add you to my ignore list right now. That way I don't even have to see the inane posts.
Nothing like being attacked for trying to help.
Some things never change at XDA lol
Last time you'll hear from me, and yet one more time "good luck with your project" lol
Sent from my A H Delicious Maxxx!
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I have no idea what you're even talking about. What amazing new tool has come along in under a year? You still haven't responded to that. Amazing. I call bs.

And I have never had problems before with people in xda... your style of "help" is unorthodox and not how we did things in the desire HD forums... just goes to show you how different things can be from device to device.
An example of what I would have expected a normal person to say to the part about me saying that you have to use apktool or something similar to extract apks to edit XML etc is oh ya your right. IF another way existed then you would say what is was at that time.
Unbelievable.
And i truly got pissed when you undermine me by saying that I had my own way of doing things, when that's exactly how the rest of us have been doing them. And to keep speaking down to me since you know of better ways, but then never telling them... and putting quotes around my project like its something freaking retarded... and as far as the adb pull goes, it worked very well for me on my desire HD for doing my work. I see you're not very experienced using it then?
adb devices
adb remount
adb pull /system/app/SystemUI.apk
That is the accepted way of getting your sysui onto your work folder at least where im from. But I'll bet you have some secret amazing way of doin that as well.
Good riddance.
Ignored.