Hey,
I recently bought a Xperia T and I'm starting to make my own rom, so I would like to know if it could interest some people if I share it.
And in a most important way, I would like to have your suggestions, to know what you have tested and works or not works. I already say thanks to the person who will do that, it will save me more time.
I will release it on the same way as the other roms that I make (links in my signature).
So this thread is open for discussion about the rom and I will update it so you can follow the dev of the rom. :laugh:
[29/06/2013] Start to cook the "Gimlu Rom"
[27/06/2013] Release of the "Gimlu Firmware" based on Sony Stock Firmware 9.1.A.1.142 for Xperia T
I guess every ROM is welcome and will find its friends...no need to ask before in an extra thread like this
Good luck sir.
Thread reopened.
Thanks for the reopen of the thread GaboWinter.
So, let's talk about Gimlu.
Yesterday, I released the Gimlu Firmware based on Sony Stock Firmware 9.1.A.1.142 for Xperia T. It include the Aroma installer!
It was not so easy but I got it. The "Gimlu Firmware" include the root by DooMLoRD and CWM by davidmarco. The color of the Aroma installer are a little strange but it's usable. I was just surprise that CWM require this file (/system/btmgr/bin/busybox) if someone has more info about it, it's welcome.
I think busybox has something to do with root access.
I got an answer for Busybox and CWM, that's ok.
But now, I found another new thing. There is a partition "apps_log" which is mount in "/data/idd", what's the purpose of this partition? And is it necessary to wipe it before to make a fresh install?
maybe you can put in an option for disable navbar and installing lmt launcher? that would be an idea, i guess.
Thanks for the suggestion, do you know if it's already compatible with our device? I really like their navbar... the best thing will be to use their navbar without their launcher.
Actually, I included Apex, Nova, Xperia GX and "Xperia T" (another than the actual one) launcher.
hm i mean just option for remove navigation bar and add lmt launcher (in apps section of xda) its not a full launcher like nova or apex, its a free app for using Handy in fullscreen mode. lmt launcher is usable with nova for example.
-> bigger screen, ugly navigation bar gone
Actually, I'm focus on all "bloatware" because there is many more apps than in my previous phone.
For the navbar, I'm no sure that's possible to remove it, I had seen a mod (but for non-stock rom) which modify it's size and to do it, it modifies an important file... Then no sure that's possible to completely remove this navbar.
For the lmt launcher, sorry... when I saw launcher, I was thinking to a complete launcher like apex and nova.
Anyway, I will integrate it for sure!
Yokav said:
Actually, I'm focus on all "bloatware" because there is many more apps than in my previous phone.
For the navbar, I'm no sure that's possible to remove it, I had seen a mod (but for non-stock rom) which modify it's size and to do it, it modifies an important file... Then no sure that's possible to completely remove this navbar.
For the lmt launcher, sorry... when I saw launcher, I was thinking to a complete launcher like apex and nova.
Anyway, I will integrate it for sure!
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This app hides the navigation bar safely, and is a double whammy in that it also acts as a 'hide-able' navigation bar.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198
That's look pretty good, thanks to both of you guys.
So it's possible to change the size and hide completely the navbar with a simple apk, so no need to tweak framework-res.apk and systemui.apk. And there is a beautiful new nevbar (lmt launcher) to replace it. :good::good:
great to see another stock based rom coming.
i almost try anything that's based on stock, much better than cm/open source based stuff..
about the bloatware: for my taste i would prefer a really light rom (the more light, the more better) i mean i would also delete the smallapps. but thats a personal taste.i think everyone who wants some sony apps/bloatware can manually install that after installing rom, my opinion. but its your rom, so you should integrate the apps you like and use
by the way, i remember my last stock rom with firmware .141 was modified with some tweaks, it stopped the camera application running in background, at first opening the camera needs longer time, but it also saves battery. not sure what tweak or how to integrate. but if it helps, i can give you the link to the rom (german site)
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-cu...ny-xperia-t/368762-miustone-rom-test-3-a.html
(v.5)
other stuff:
maybe clean modified lockscreen (somewhere here in xperia t forum):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164871&highlight=lockscreen
settings/phonebook background theming?
maybe helps you find some ideas...
@Pollie81
I was a fan of CM... but unfortunately, they can't make "fine grain" rom per device, they make one rom for all the devices with the result that some functionalities are not more available, like NFC...
@immerblind
Yes, all the ideas are welcome, that will help me to build/cook the rom.
Something that will make you happy, I don't remember if I told that before but I'm using Aroma as installer, it allows to make fine grain install process. And as I like to let the end users make himself his own rom by choosing which app(bloatware) he want to keep or not, it's perfect.
For example, I'm making the bloatware list, actually it's divided in 3 sections of approximatively 8 apps per section. And you can check/uncheck which app you want to keep/remove. As simple as that.
ya that sound nice with the end user choosing his likes in aroma, i know what you mean.
not sure how far you can go (or want go) with theming stuff?
me, for example, i prefer white backgrounds. many like dark backgrounds, maybe you can also make a choosable point about that stuff?
in the themes section we have xtheme engine threads, for theming some stuff and apply themes. the people who use that stuff can help you maybe
on google its easy to find sony bloatware lists. i guess you already searched there?
for example:
http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/liste-des-applications-supprimables-dans-jelly-bean-t31944.html
i wish good luck with making your rom
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@Pollie81
I was a fan of CM... but unfortunately, they can't make "fine grain" rom per device, they make one rom for all the devices with the result that some functionalities are not more available, like NFC...
@immerblind
Yes, all the ideas are welcome, that will help me to build/cook the rom.
Something that will make you happy, I don't remember if I told that before but I'm using Aroma as installer, it allows to make fine grain install process. And as I like to let the end users make himself his own rom by choosing which app(bloatware) he want to keep or not, it's perfect.
For example, I'm making the bloatware list, actually it's divided in 3 sections of approximatively 8 apps per section. And you can check/uncheck which app you want to keep/remove. As simple as that.
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i know, aroma is really awesome.
at the LG Optimus Black section there was a dev that used aroma on his roms, some people complained about the large rom size but come on.. we almost all have fast internet right?!
the advantage is as you already stated, fully customizable rom so everyone can make his own perfect version.
i think it's the perfect way to install a rom, no need to make full or light rom versions but let the user decide for itself.
good luck with cooking!
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Sorry for the late answer, big week of work. :s
@immerblind
About theming stuff, yes I saw the mod "xtheme engine" but it seems to be a little bit complicated anyway I will check again...
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Here's the actual complete list of selectable stock apps. If I missed something interesting, please tell me!
Code:
"Stock Apps - Common", "", 2, #-- Group 1. key = "item.1.x"
"Setup Wizard", "Stock setup wizard of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.1
"Calendar", "Stock calendar of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.2
"Clock", "Stock clock of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.3
"Browser", "Stock browser of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.4
"Notes", "Stock notes of your Xperia device", 1 #-- item.1.5
Code:
"Stock Apps - Communication", "", 2, #-- Group 1. key = "item.1.x"
"Email", "Stock email and exchange of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.1
"Voice Apps", "Stock voice apps of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.2
"Talk", "Stock talk of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.3
"Social Engine", "Stock social engine of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.4
"Timescape", "Stock timescape of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.5
"Facebook", "Stock facebook of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.6
"Twitter", "Stock twitter of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.7
"Google+", "Stock google+ of your Xperia device", 1 #-- item.1.8
Code:
"Stock Apps - Multimedia", "", 2, #-- Group 1. key = "item.1.x"
"Walkman", "Stock walkman of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.1
"DLNA", "Stock dlna of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.2
"Youtube", "Stock youtube of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.3
"Album", "Stock album of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.4
"Videos", "Stock videos of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.5
"Radio", "Stock radio of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.6
"Photo Slideshow", "Stock photo slideshow of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.7
"Movie Editor", "Stock movie editor of your Xperia device", 1 #-- item.1.8
Code:
"Stock Apps - Special Features", "", 2, #-- Group 1. key = "item.1.x"
"NFC", "Stock nfc (for smart tags also) of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.1
"FaceLock", "Stock facelock of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.2
"Location Based Wifi","Stock location based wifi of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.3
"Small Apps", "Stock small apps of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.4
"Xperia Link", "Stock xperia link of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.5
"Playstation Certification","Stock playstation certification of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.6
"Stamina", "Stock stamina (extended stanby mode) of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.7
"Throw", "Stock throw of your Xperia device", 1, #-- item.1.8
"Screen Mirroring", "Stock screen mirroring of your Xperia device", 1 #-- item.1.9
Here's the list of mods that I already try/include:
- Cyber-shot camera by Rizal Lovins //work
- Ac!d Audio Engine by krabappel2548 //do not work
- DoCoMo status bar by niaboc79 //work
- Libdroid v1 and v2 by peetr_ //work
- Ultimate Dynamic Navbar by noname81 //work
- LMT Launcher by MrBIMC //work
- AOSP lockscreen //work
- Dark apps by SK-CZ //work
I also have a problem with the support of "init.d", it doesn't work and I don't know why.
Related
Finally, some love for non rooted, non rom phones.
Bringing the best taste of Ice Cream Sandwich to you, Presenting our latest Android Market theme, a one of a kind, a Android Market First.
Typically, you have multiple downloads, multiple updates, inconsistency in design because of issues like that, and much more, Not this time.
This is a theme for
+ GO Launcher EX
+ GO Contacts EX
+ GO Widgets
+ GO SMS PRO
+ 4 Analog clocks.
There is also other colors [pink, purple, green][soon: red,orange,blue2]
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[12/22] - Updated to 1.9.6
+ 3D MESSAGE WIDGET WORKS NOW
+ REDUCED FILE SIZE
+ [FIXED]* LAG IN SCROLLING VIEWS
+ [CHANGE] GO LAUNCHER- SCREEN INDICATOR IMAGE
+ [CHANGE] GO LAUNCHER- LINE IMAGE IN TABS-NOW TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND
+ [CHANGE] GO SMS- FONT COLOR USED
+ [CHANGE] GO CONTACTS- <HEAD PHOTO> IMAGE
+ [CHANGE] GO CONTACTS- NAME AREA ZONE FOR GOWIDGETS
+ [CHANGE] GO WIDGET-MESSAGE- REMOVED TEXT FOR 'BACK' BUTTON
+ [ADDED] PRESS MENU BUTTON FOR MORE OPTIONS AT INFO SCREEN
+ [ADDED] "APPLY THEME FOR GOLAUNCHER" FUNCTION FROM MENU in INFO SCREEN
+ [ADDED] 3D MESSAGE WIDGET ART
- GO Launcher Menu does not support themes since GoLauncher v.2.69+
- All Widgets except "News", "Weibo", and "QQ Weibo" are themed.
[11/12] - [12/21]
- Too busy, missed posting updates to XDA
- Went from 1.7 to 1.9.1 (.2 is other-colored ics aio offsets)
- 1.9.3 / 1.9.4 were not released publicly
- GO SMS THEME WAS ADDED in 1.9
[11/11] - Updated to 1.7
[11/08] - Updated to 1.3
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If you want something different, or have any issues, please PM me
Really, Thank you everyone that has download, bought, rated, commented,
supported or even just thought "that looks cool". Without your input & opinions
our motivation on these projects would run short.
Take a peak, please.
More Screen shots Link
Market Link
Roboto Font Pack - No Root, No ZIP, no Flashing. Any phone. Any device.
Like I said above, I have some additional free goodies to pass out with this theme, and due to copyrights and not even having interest in seeing if i can get away with giving this out for free on the market, Ill post it here at least.
I wanted everyone to have the complete new look of ICS on their phone, so install this APK, follow the instructions, install the font
Leave feed back if your into it.
If you need more instructions, just ask.
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To be clear: This will allow you to install the Google Roboto font on your android powered device, phone, tablet, tv, anything. No root required, no "flashing" n stuff.
Enjoy!
(there's still more free stuff to come, sit tight)
Ha looks pretty good man, your Go Contacts theme looks pretty similar to what I was cooking up, probably even better lol, so I probably won't even release mine, I'ma go buy it right now
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wow look nice, i have to make one
Its Great!
Hello! I think that your app is great and i'm currently using it on my phone. Great Job
hi doc...
i'm using xperia x10 and samsung s2 white version and on both of theme i have installed go luncher which works without any problems. When i go in market and select your ics pro theme which btw in shoots looks great i always get unsupported device on both phone and if not problem can you please take a peak into that
The white and blue Is super nice, will try to purchase it, once my market place allow me too...great job
Does the pro white and blue come with the robot font too!
PM me if you have a Paypal account and I will pay you cause the market won't let me download the pro white and blue, also the pro blue one in the first post!
ante00 said:
hi doc...
i'm using xperia x10 and samsung s2 white version and on both of theme i have installed go luncher which works without any problems. When i go in market and select your ics pro theme which btw in shoots looks great i always get unsupported device on both phone and if not problem can you please take a peak into that
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Hi any ETA on this? I managed to install theme on x10 and it looks great. Nice job Doc and still have problem on my S2.
Can i please reupload ?
Hello there guys, not long ago I've started fighting against this Go Theme's Factory application to get my first theme done and I'm having some issues which I'll describe you, and I hope you can give me a hand with
1) No matter what home menu background I choose, those little lines separating each icon won't dissapear.
http*//postimage*org/image/pfr3r1iup/
Does anyone have any idea on how to eliminate those white lines?
2) And about the theme's icons, I've seen many Go Launcher EX themes that contain several custom icons on the icon selection list that do NOT refer to any application or apk. For example, some themes contain more than 1 icon for the browser so you can choose the one that you like most. So the question is: How do I add custom icons to my Go Launcher EX's icon selection list that do not refer to a specific application (apk) ? In other words, what I want is to be able to add a custom browser icon to the icon selection list, without having to refer 'that' icon to the browser application or apk.
Thank you very much for your time and patience while reading this!!!
Greetings from Argentina!! :good:
PD: Posting the image using your BB codes will be appreciated! (Replace * for .)
Maybeanoob
Bump!! :angel:
Bump!!!!:crying:
Hello Guys!
I tried making a Sword Art Online Widget Interface on my HTC Incredible S running on ICS.
preview is attached below. i cant post any links since im new sorry for the inconvenience
2 main applications I used:
Apex Launcher: available on google play
Glaeja : available on google play.
*Apex Launcher works for ICS and Jelly Bean only i think
I recommend installing Apex Launcher first
Apex Launcher setup after installation:
(Not sure this will work though, since settings are from my phone)
1. Download all the attached files with apex on it. Copy on sdcard. (extract zipped files)
2. Move apex_settings.bak to /sdcard/Android/data/apexlauncher/
3. Open apex settings and go to backup and restore
4. Select restore.
Glaeja Setup after installation:
1. Create New Widgets on Home Screen. 1 4x1 Glaeja Widget for the hpbatterybar and 2 3x3 Glaeja Widgets for the bars.
2. Download the skins, images and font files and paste them to the corresponding folders found in /sdcard/com.gmail.kanitawa.glaeja/
3.Select the widgets on HomeScreen and click Load Skin, select the corresponding skin file.
4. Select None on the On Click option.
Notes:
Apex:
-Key Settings:
Number of Screens = 3
Transition Effect = None
Use Tablet UI Mode = unchecked
Minimum Scrolling Time = 2
Show Wallpaper = checked, Mode = Singlescreen
Glaeja:
-For the Name on HP bar just edit widget and then find the corresponding text with Shawn on it. Edit the Display Text. same goes for LV: __
-For Shortcuts of the bar, the shortcuts can be replaced on the Transparent Buttons found on the bar widgets.
There is also a video showing my work on youtube, it has poor quality but it satisfies it purpose. (again sorry for not being able to post links since im new)
Thanks guys! And I hope some people find this post helpful. Comments will be greatly appreciated.
UPDATE:
Uploaded missing file manager icon
NMvHS said:
Hello Guys!
I tried making a Sword Art Online Widget Interface on my HTC Incredible S running on ICS.
preview is attached below. i cant post any links since im new sorry for the inconvenience
2 main applications I used:
Apex Launcher: available on google play
Glaeja : available on google play.
*Apex Launcher works for ICS and Jelly Bean only i think
I recommend installing Apex Launcher first
Apex Launcher setup after installation:
(Not sure this will work though, since settings are from my phone)
1. Download all the attached files with apex on it. Copy on sdcard. (extract zipped files)
2. Move apex_settings.bak to /sdcard/Android/data/apexlauncher/
3. Open apex settings and go to backup and restore
4. Select restore.
Glaeja Setup after installation:
1. Create New Widgets on Home Screen. 1 4x1 Glaeja Widget for the hpbatterybar and 2 3x3 Glaeja Widgets for the bars.
2. Download the skins, images and font files and paste them to the corresponding folders found in /sdcard/com.gmail.kanitawa.glaeja/
3.Select the widgets on HomeScreen and click Load Skin, select the corresponding skin file.
4. Select None on the On Click option.
Notes:
Apex:
-Key Settings:
Number of Screens = 3
Transition Effect = None
Use Tablet UI Mode = unchecked
Minimum Scrolling Time = 2
Show Wallpaper = checked, Mode = Singlescreen
Glaeja:
-For the Name on HP bar just edit widget and then find the corresponding text with Shawn on it. Edit the Display Text. same goes for LV: __
-For Shortcuts of the bar, the shortcuts can be replaced on the Transparent Buttons found on the bar widgets.
There is also a video showing my work on youtube, it has poor quality but it satisfies it purpose. (again sorry for not being able to post links since im new)
Thanks guys! And I hope some people find this post helpful. Comments will be greatly appreciated.
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so,i'm interest in sao,but i'd like to watch the youtube video,so?
can you PM me the link?
Here you go.
Time to set it up. Thanks a lot!
how you can do the lists appear like that way?
asdfghj1237890 said:
how you can do the lists appear like that way?
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umm i used 3 screens on homescreen and the right settings to make it seem that way >
buttons = apex buttons, bars = glaeja widgets
Tutorial for this?
Can someone send me a tutorial for it? I'm a noob at this stuff, but really want the interface on my Galaxy S3.
XeroChaoZ said:
Can someone send me a tutorial for it? I'm a noob at this stuff, but really want the interface on my Galaxy S3.
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hi,
ill try to upload a video tutorial for it by weekend. thanks for the response
Thanks
Thank you so much for this. It's really great. Took a while but I managed to get it to work with 7 screens to make more like in the Series.
Finally someone is trying to create a nice theme. Props.
OMG I LOVE SAO!
I would love to give this theme a go!
Could you please make a Nova compatible version??
Hi. I really love this theme you created. But i got problem with some icons. Call, video and file manager. Where can i get them? I downloaded the attached files but those icons are not there. Thanks.
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How did you get the Apex buttons to open different Glaeja widget menus,as well as change to the yellow one when clicked? Or did you just make it look that way. Running on SGS3 with CM10.
Honeymunchz said:
How did you get the Apex buttons to open different Glaeja widget menus,as well as change to the yellow one when clicked? Or did you just make it look that way. Running on SGS3 with CM10.
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i just made it look that way. it took a while before i understand how to do it.. i used 3 screens and put the widgets where they should be in every screen..
I love Sword Art Online, I have a samsung galaxy ace duos with gingerbread 2.3.6, will this gadget work on it?
shalnark4 said:
Hi. I really love this theme you created. But i got problem with some icons. Call, video and file manager. Where can i get them? I downloaded the attached files but those icons are not there. Thanks.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hello sorry for the super late reply but if youre still interested i upped the missing icons user.rar thanks
Help
How exactly do you do all that you did to make it look the way it did in the images. I am completely lost in terms of what to do... I don't really know how to make anything come out as it should and after about an hour of messing around with everything I gave up on trying to figure out from the directions that were given... Can I get a step-by-step instruction as to how you set it up? thanks
Hey! Your SOA theme looks really amazing! I tried to set it up, but my apexlauncher wasn`t in the SC card?? Is there a different way to insert the settings into apex launcher?
Yea your instructions dont really help at all. Even had to create the folder for the apexlauncher but i somehow think that the settings backup didnt do anything at all. An howto would be very appreciated since it does look very good.
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Just a heads up. You can use any images for the icons, any images for the widgets/text/etc. Once you grasp what is happening and put a lot of time into it, your imagination is the limit.
I'll try to explain what is happening here, that I see. I have a similar "tabbed' style setup on my tablet. I'm using Nova and a quick one button tutorial you can easily do to see what is happening goes as so...
1. Press and hold blank spot on screen, press Nova actions, then press jump to page, and select page 2 (this will be 2nd from the far left of your setup, adjust accordingly). Now you will have an icon on your screen.
2. Press and hold the icon, select edit and you can replace the icon with any image you see fit. Now you have your "button". For example sake, lets say you have an icon/text that you want to have media stuff brought up.
3. Now on page 2, which should be blank (no icon), you will want to make the same 'jump to page icon' again, this time in a color of your choice, so that it looks "selected." Obviously this means you will have to edit/color your image/text as you see fit. I colored my "media" icon text, the color blue for example.
4. Next up, now that you have a colored icon on screen 2, making it look selected, is to fill up screen 2 with media stuff. You can use the images he uses, or just widgets already in your phone, or the above glaeja app that looks like it can be useful here. Your widget can be text that has click actions, that open up apps etc. It looks like the OP has placed the arrow icon on this page as well as to give it more of a this is what you selected look. The options are endless.
So then you just repeat that process with icons on screen #1 that jump to the other pages of you phone, that have been edited to have the content on them you're going for. It's painstaking, but hopefully I've made a visual for you that sheds light on what is going on and once you grasp that, you can make anything.
Very creative work by the OP here, just wanted to share my thoughts for the last couple posters that are having a hard time. I can make a tutorial if necessary. :good:
fifthstreetjammer said:
I'll try to explain what is happening here, that I see. I have a similar "tabbed' style setup on my tablet. Essentially, you are going to create all of your screens to have the 5 "button" vertical layout (or however you want it to be, 4 buttons, 8, etc). Your main screen, they will be all white it color (again whatever color you choose) and swipe one screen to right, have the same 5 buttons vertical, but the one icon you want to make look "selected" have it yellow, in this instance and also on that screen would be the corresponding widget with the images and icons/text you want to look like it opened. How this works it when setting launcher to no scroll on wallpaper, and setting the button as a widget action to turn to page '2', it flings the screens to screen 2, where one icon is "selected" and there is different content on the screen (the widget, ie looking like it opened a menu). search on youtube for tabbed setup for android and you'll see setups alike.
Very creative work by the OP here, just wanted to share my thoughts for the last couple posters that are having a hard time. I can make a tutorial if necessary. :good:
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Thanks i get it now. Already had that in mind just that i couldnt get the scrolling while switching to another screen disabled so i tried to look for another way.
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Themes for Stock based ROMs
For the point on, when I noticed some of my themes work on other ROMs too, I planned to make a General thread for them. Purpose of this thread is to talk about the particular theme, which if was done in the specific ROM thread, it will clutter it and deprive the people of the on topic conversation they are having. I have seen previously too that it may confuse people when someone is talking about a general ROM and the other one is talking about it's theme. So, I am gonna discuss about features, bugs, requests for ROM themes here, and for notifying on which ROMs the theme work, I will create a post in that thread. So, let's start
Order of themes are newer>older, and each post determines a specific type of theme
JELLY BEAN
Cosmic v2
{
"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"
}
Beauty lies in the eye of Beholder
Code:
Stats
Status: Stable
Work: Open
Works on: All custom ROMs(Tested: Simplicity v5, SGS3)
Description and Preview:
Cosmic v2 is a theme which tries to replicate Android AOSP Jelly Bean on your GingerBread Phone, i.e., Ace s5830i Simplicity v5 ROM
So close to JB that you will tend to forget GB
Cosmic v2 proudly represents its beautiful Jelly Bean Particle Lockscreen which are blasted like quantas on your screen and sets notifications beautifully in a halo circle.
Sliding Tab Lockscreens boasts of themselves as converted to represent Holy... oops.. Holo Curves of Pure Light from cosmos
Big ICS Sliding Tabs lockscreen, not a pisky framework mod that will vanish after some time, remains as it is always
Rings of divinity shine along
Packed with little surprises and sweetness from far Galaxies, Cosmic v2 will ionise your mobile
BackPorted from Future
Forged from a nebula amidst millions of stars comes a new lense lockscreen, Oppa Cosmic Style
Aspects that drag you to stars
Who doesn't want a perfect ICS Pattern Lockscreen?
Countless and countless of things are just modded to wack out Gingerbread and fill in AOSP 4+ in your little jar of beans
For instance, This particular animation itself took 1 hour to edit images
Smiling back at you always
Cosmic v2 is filled with tiny sweetness all over
A perfect Device
With not only a perfectly aligned Jelly Header, perfect toggles and a dynamic Brightness Bar, close to 0 bugs, Cosmic v2 also claims to remove small annoyances such as overlapping Brightness bar, Dark Text on Buttons, White on White bugs, and other little pains in the neck making your device look more cosmized... oh.... customised.. Sorry
Took care of... lightly
Experience what Google intended Android to be in its pure format
Clean and Simple
Cleaner and better UI than ever, Cosmic v2 foreclaims to deliver Premium Quality mod but not on the sake of User dissatisfaction or reliability
Handpicked and Cherished
Several UI made from scratch to deliver an unforgettable experience instead of stuffing already present things in a messy way
Rarely Unthemed
Themed so much that you wouldn't be able to figure out what was themed and what was not. Alert your Cosmic Senses
Future in your hands
Included with many first and one of the first features, Cosmic v2 delivers pride in one's phone
Undefinable experience tending to infinity like Universe
Like a Black hole as a hub of Milky Way, I proudly introduce Cosmic Hub, built from ground, it does nothing much but definitely adds to it.
Features
On/Off Toggles in Settings for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Hidden DateView like Jelly Bean
Dark ActionBar like Jelly Bean
Upper Jelly Bean Header in Status Bar
Text Color Bug Fixes (White on white and Dark on Dark Buttons)
Smooth Scroll Mod
Smooth Spinner Mod
Disabled Signature Verification
ICS Settings On/Off Toggles
ICS Volume Panel
Cosmic Hub
Custom Image in About Phone Section
ICS Pattern LockScreen
Several Settings.apk Fixes
Simplicity Settings Revamped
New lockscreens - Jelly Bean Particles, Lense, ICS Lock Rings
Whole UI overhaul, near to Jelly Bean
Many Options for Status Bar: Gray Center, Blue Center, Blue Right, Gray Right
Changeable StatusBar and Notification Panel color
ImpoStatus Mod - Music and InCall appears on Extreme top of status bar for finer usability
DialerTab, Phone, JobManager(Task Manager), PackageInstaller, Settings, lidroid, all themed like JB
ICS Clock Font in Lockscreen
Phone Buttons with Dark Text fixed and now they are white
JB Status Bar Clock
SystemUI themed like a boss
No OverLap in Brightness Bar
Framework changed fully with pngs of Official 4.2 OS
Credits
Unrelated to theme
amarullz for Aroma Installer
manoranjan2050 for base package
lokeshsaini for Atomods which has dark holo theme for Aroma, amogh420 for providing it to me
iamareebjamal for bootanimation
PartimusPrime for zipping it
Google for base bootanimation
Google for Roboto Font
Theme Credits
b16h22 for the ICS Settings Button switch sources and guide, and changeable statusbar color guide
AChep for ICS layouts for ICS Volume panel and abhi922 for making a further guide on it
Official Google Emulator Firmware 4.2.2 for base icons
Eclipse IDE, Android SDK, ADT for production of Cosmic Hub
Jake Wharthon for ActionBar Sherlock
Zdune25 for Tips for Themers Guide, Sniper Killer for suggesting it to me
ICS 10 CM7 theme for network icons
dcsms for taking care of lidroid Guide
Petruk Grinder for Original Guide to hide DateView in CM7, SpaceCaker for modifying it for GingerBread, evanlocked for further modifing it for our phones(<- this was used)
D.O.C for Smooth Spinner Guide
AndroidON for Smooth Scroll Mod
iamareebjamal for Custom Image in Settings, Sniper Killer for suggesting me to add custom layout in it
evanlocked for CM7 Brightness Bar Guide(Now, you can remove StatusBar Greper)
iamareebjamal for 9 png guide, understanding xml, experimenting with eclipse
loSconosciuto for Disabling Signature Verification Guide
Alioda for Blue Header Fix
iamareebjamal for ICS Pattern Unlock Guide
Testing Credits
amogh420
Sq Matrix
srt99
FAQ
Why credits section is so large?
Because I don't kang and provide PROPER credits to all people, you should too. An ideal credit section of a modded stock ROM or theme should be this big only with proper mention of usernames and the things which they are credited for. Just mentioning names is like providing money to beggars, you should respect them to share things with us and thank them for their contribution, without them there would be no mod or theme.
Open Source doesn't mean disrespect
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For more, check out Cosmic Hub
Disclaimer
I hold no responsibility of use, misuse, no use, unusep) of this theme and can't be held responsible of whatever that happens OR DO NOT happens with your phone. Whether it damages or improvesp) in any kind, However, constructive criticism is always welcome, appreciated and needed.
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Warning
If you say it is bad and change it. Provide a reason why it is bad and also suggestion that what should be done to improve it. I try my best. Let's make it easy for me to improve it for you
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Terms of Use
You are free to modify it as you like but MUST seek my permission for sharing something from it publicly and credit me properly. After 30 days of release, this project will be Open Sourced and you are able to use it wherever you want WITHOUT seeking for my permission. BUT, proper credits are required then too.
Eg:-
Lockscreen icons, notification icons from iamareebjamal's Metrosphere theme
Plus, see in my credits section and you must seek permission from the people mentioned there to use the things made by them that are used in this project
This will be my general policy for all upcoming projects
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Instructions
The mod is tested on CWM recovery
These all mods mount and unmount partition and set the permissions automatically, so no no need to do it, but these steps shown in instructions are shown to be done if everything else fails
Note: For best results, and no bugs, first flash Simplicity Patch 5.2 and then this theme
1. Download desired mod
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into CWM recovery
4. Mount /system(Do if installation fails)
5. Install zip from sdcard
6. Choose what you want
7. Read what appears on screen
8. Reboot
9. Enjoy
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Cosmic v1
Code:
Stats
Status: Stable with some unthemed UI
Work: Closed, replaced by v2
Works on: Simplicity v5
Theme was made completely on mobile, so you may see it's raw nature
PHP:
I am not responsible for your device being dead, you flashing stock ROM, you using your device as a brick, or the decrease in love of your Girlfriend because you use your mobile so much
This mod consists of three parts:-
Galactic Intervention
or
Visual Tweaks
Consists of:-
Full Jelly Bean Look
Intensive png editing
Percentage battery mod
JB Battery
JB Network Scale
JB Net Connection icons and several,
JB statusbar icons
JB 15 Toggles
JB Scrollbar
JB Overscroll Glow
JB Status Bar Close On
JB Easter Egg
JB Task Manager Background
JB Status Bar touch colour
New Sliding Tab lockscreen
And lots of more tweaks I forgot, look for them yourself
Download
LightSpeed Intervention
or
Smoothness and script Tweak
I don't know why but when I installed Simplicity, RAM consumption was very high even after opening 2 apps. (More than 200)
So, I included loopy smoothness, adrenaline script and simplicity is simply like a RED BULL
RAM consumption is great and also device is very snappy
Consists of :-
ZRam Tweak
Adrenaline Tweak
Loopy Smoothness Tweak
Kuro Tweak 1
Kuro Tweak 2
Sysctl Tweak
Droidwall Modules
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Stellar Robotic Intervention
What's in it?
Sounds Great?
Just Roboto Font, yeah, just it
Download
Credits:-
Thanks kewkie for the idea of name of the mod
Galactic Intervention
Note:- Icons here represent modded ones, not the ones already present in the ROM
60% icons from Miscellaneous Google and XDA Posts (Thanks)
20 % icons from JellyBlast(Upgraded by me) [Thanks AvijitGhosh82, hope you come back soon]
10% icons from RazoDroid(Thanks rajrocks, hope you rejoin soon too)
10% icons from Simplicity v5 (they were unused so I used them, Thanks Abhi922)
Lightspeed Intervention:-
ImbaWind for Adrenaline script
lpy for loopysmoothness
kurotsugi for kuro Tweak
Sysctl and Droidwall devs for them
Stellar Robotic Intervention:-Google for Roboto font
Instructions:-
They are at last because very less people read them
Though all the mods are tested both on stock and CWM recovery, you have the choice to use any one of them
These all mods mount and unmount partition and set the permissions automatically, so no no need tod o it, but these steps shown in instructions are shown to be done if everything else fails
1. Download desired mod
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Mount /system(Do if installation fails)
5. Install zip from sdcard
6. Read what appears on screen
7. Reboot
8. Enjoy
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Code:
Stats
Status: Stable
Work: Open
Works on: All Custom ROMs(Tested: Simplicity v5, Reported: SGS3)
So here we go guys. Metrosphere v1
A theme that I can call being fully made by me(except for the people in credits section Ofcourse )
Every bit of UI was tried to be themed. It was themed so much that you couldn't be able to realise. Small things human eye can't notice were not left out. But yes, there can never be 100 %
This theme approaches a combined venture to make android look like Windows Phone 8 or metro. Let me explain where from it's taken
UI bar, progress bars, seek thumb- Windows Phone 8
Dialer - Windows Phone 8
System Icons - Windows Phone 8
Status Bar - Windows Phone 8
Popup Windows, menu - Windows Phone 8
Notification Panel - Windows Phone 8
Bootanimation - Windows Metro
Task Panel Background - Windows Metro
Contacts(Custom App) - Windows Phone 8
Messanging(Custom app) - Windows Phone 8
Buttons - Windows Phone 8
Text Field- Windows Phone 8
Rings, Sliding Tab - Windows Phone 8
Waves lockscreen - My innovation
Shutter Lockscreen - Windows Metro
Icons - Windows Metro
Settings - Windows Metro
Bootanimation - Windows Metro
Task Panel Background - Windows Metro
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For now, it's only available in One color scheme (Black, White, Blue)
I will soon make accents with Red, Purple, Blue, Pink and Green colour
Disclaimer
I hold no responsibility of use, misuse, no use, unusep) of this theme and can't be held responsible of whatever that happens OR DO NOT happens with your phone. Whether it damages or improvesp) in any kind, However, constructive criticism is always welcome, appreciated and needed.
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Warning
If you say it is bad and change it. Provide a reason why it is bad and also suggestion that what should be done to improve it. I try my best. Let's make it easy for me to improve it for you
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Terms of Use
You are free to modify it as you like but MUST seek my permission for sharing something from it publicly and credit me properly. After 30 days of release, this project will be Open Sourced and you are able to use it wherever you want WITHOUT seeking for my permission. BUT, proper credits are required then too.
Eg:-
Lockscreen icons, notification icons from iamareebjamal's Metrosphere theme
Plus, see in my credits section and you must seek permission from the people mentioned there to use the things made by them that are used in this project
This will be my general policy for all upcoming projects
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Note:-
I know this is ridiculous to mention but This is no real Windows Phone. You won't have anything else from it other than a look similar to Windows Phone.
Features
Full User Interface changed to Windows style
Monochromatic Black and White color UI
Windows Phone 8 Dialler
Windows Phone 8 Notification Panel
Windows Phone 8 Status Bar
Windows Phone 8 UI bars, progress bars, Seek thumb
Windows Phone 8 Platlogo
Windows Phone 8 Shutter Lock
Windows Phone 8 Dial Screen
New SAMSUNG lockscreen
Lense -> Shutter, Samsung -> Waves
Revamped Simplicity Settings
Task Manager themed
Many more things that I forgot (I am building it for 1 month)
Screenshots
3rd Party Apps
For Contacts:
Go here
For Messaging:
Go here
For Calculator:
Go here
Credits
jobayer for Battery pngs, Signal bars, status bar close on
arter97 for bootanimation
D.O.C for Smoothspinner mod
Alioda for Blue Header fix
deathnotice01 for tips
Google for searching some pngs
Amarullz for Aroma Installer
Special thanks to
ChelebiTech for troubling so much for me so much and providing me sources which will be used in v2
srt99 to test it for me :good:
I anyone is left, please PM me
Instructions
Though the mod is tested on CWM recovery, you can try e3 too
These all mods mount and unmount partition and set the permissions automatically, so no no need to do it, but these steps shown in instructions are shown to be done if everything else fails
As I have not modded the things which were already provided as apps on Play Store as Contacts, Calculator, Messanging, etc
1. Download desired mod
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Mount /system(Do if installation fails)
5. Install zip from sdcard
6. Choose what you want
7. Read what appears on screen
8. Reboot
9. Enjoy
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S3 Dandelion Mod
Code:
Stats
Status: Stable
Work: Closed
Works on: Simplicity v5
PHP:
I am not responsible for your device being dead,
you flashing stock ROM,
you using your device as a brick,
or the decrease in love of your Girlfriend because you use your mobile so much
Changelog:
Code:
New S3 Statusbar
New 15 toggles
New progressbar
New network and wifi icons
Seekthumb, progressbar, intermediate changed to lime green
Contacts.apk Themed
Phone.apk Themed
JobManager Themed
New lockscreens- Ring, Sliding Tab, Lense(I know lense and ring are small otherwise they'll overlap)
New Bootanimation
New Task Manager BG
New Dialer
[B]New Settings[/B]
New Menu, Panel, App, Header Background
Seriously there are lot more and I'm tired
Features
Intensive png editing and original theming included
Percentage Battery Mod
S3 Battery
S3 Network Scale
S3 Net Connection icons and several,
S3 statusbar icons
S3 15 Toggles
S3 Scrollbar
S3 Status Bar Close On
S3 Progress Bar
S3 Seek Thumb
S3 Dialer
S3 Easter Egg
S3 Task Manager Background
JB Status Bar touch colour
And lots of more tweaks I forgot, look for them yourself
Credits
Note:- Icons here represent modded ones, not the ones already present in the ROM. Many of these icons were made by me. Sources of these icons are below
Thanks to
Biggest one for @NaTHaN_GT5830 for letting me use his framework(contact icon, progress bar, seek thumb, menu background, panels, buttons, dialer icons, etc)
@Sniper Killer for internet icons(3G, H, E, etc)
@marcussmith2626 for toggles
Everything else is made by me
Me for that bulky eyes and Photoshop screen(my companion) for theming several icons to give authentic look
amarullz
kurotsugi for Guide
Manoranjan2050 for base script
@PartimusPrime for bootup surprise @dcsms (kill3d) for several guides
@d3cka for finding png and 9 png guide
The Droid Master for text colour Guide
Instructions
Though the mod is tested on CWM recovery, you can try e3 too
These all mods mount and unmount partition and set the permissions automatically, so no no need to do it, but these steps shown in instructions are shown to be done if everything else fails
Very Important: For full S3 look, first flash the S2/S3 Theme by Abhi and Then Flash S3 Dandelion Mod
As I have not modded the things which were already modded, such as launcher, etc
1. Download desired mod
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Mount /system(Do if installation fails)
5. Install zip from sdcard
6. Choose what you want
7. Read what appears on screen
8. Reboot
9. Enjoy
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S3 Ripple Mod
Code:
Stats
Status: Stable with some unthemed UI
Work: Closed, replaced by Ripple Mod
Works on: Simplicity v5
PHP:
I am not responsible for your device being dead, you flashing stock ROM, you using your device as a brick, or the decrease in love of your Girlfriend because you use your mobile so much
Code:
This theme was made completely on Mobile, so you will be able to see the raw nature of it
Features
Intensive png editing
Percentage Battery Mod
S3 JB Battery
S3 JB Network Scale
S3 JB Net Connection icons and several,
S3 statusbar icons
S3 JB 15 Toggles
S3 JB Scrollbar
S3 JB Status Bar Close On
S3 JB Progress Bar
S3 JB Seek Thumb
S3 Dialer
JB Easter Egg
JB Task Manager Background
JB Status Bar touch colour
And lots of more tweaks I forgot, look for them yourself
Credits
Note:- Icons here represent modded ones, not the ones already present in the ROM. None of these icons were made by me. Sources of these icons are below
Toggles are taken from 15 Toggles theme thread
Battery Icons from Battery Icon Thread
Green progress bar, seek thumb, close on are taken from CM7 ICS Green Theme
Dialer PNG taken from my friend's ICS contacts.apk
amarullz
kurotsugi for Guide
Manoranjan2050 for base script
Instructions
Though the mod is tested on CWM recovery, you can try e3 too
These all mods mount and unmount partition and set the permissions automatically, so no no need to do it, but these steps shown in instructions are shown to be done if everything else fails
Very Important: For full S3 look, first flash the S2/S3 Theme by Abhi and Then Flash S3 Ripple Mod
As I have not modded the things which were already modded, such as setting, launcher etc
1. Download desired mod
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Mount /system(Do if installation fails)
5. Install zip from sdcard
6. Choose what you want
7. Read what appears on screen
8. Reboot
9. Enjoy
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The Cosmic Hub Preview
COSMIC v3
Happy New Year 2014
Introduction:
Cosmic v3 is a Jelly Bean 4.3 theme based on 2.3.6 stock Firmware. The base ROM Cosmic v3 is made for is Simplicity v5. However, THEORETICALLY, it can work(maybe) on any custom ROM(Tested on Simplicity v5 and SGS3 v6). It is not only a theme, I call it a S-ROM, Parasite ROM, or a Zombie ROM, because, it takes up the host ROM and make it COSMIC, i.e. add some features too. Enough talking, let's get rolling
Features:
Jelly Bean Easter Egg
Revamped new Settings with dynamic Title Bar like Jelly Bean
Blue Battery Chart and Installed Bar
DialerTab just like Jelly Bean
Overhauled Task Manager for Complete Jelly Bean look
New and much much efficient Cosmic Hub
5 way Boot Menu
Completely Dark Look (Holo Dark)
Methods preventing White on White Bug
New Music App with Jelly Bean Look
New Contacts app with Jelly Bean look
Edit Text fields in internal app changed to Holo Dark
Much more JB like Dialogs and Buttons
Overall simplistic look including Status Bar, Notification Panel and Recent Apps
Not only this, a person can lose track of things when he is making something for over 3 months, use the theme to find out
Note:
Me:As I didn't have much time...
Random User:Huh, You're making this since September! I can't believe you're saying that :thumbdown:
Me: Yeah, well, I don't care, let's continue... As I didn't have much time, you can call this Beta version, why?, because I think I did not get all things to do with it. However, it's even more stable than most ROMs here
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No part of the ROM(including the codes from apps[Yeah, some people think decompiling and studying and then adding the code in their ROM without crediting the original modder isn't kanging]) to be used without prior permission.
Why?
All the things from here and probably even help will be provided if you first ask me on PM. I've generously given and told everything anyone wanted even before releasing it. So, please, don't kang
Also, by knowing where the work is going, I can ensure the rightful people from whom I've taken helps are rightfully credited.
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It's a Beta version, there ARE some black on black bugs, and as I'm not able to actively support this at the moment. I will not take any suggestion or feature request.
You are very welcome if you want to contribute here by listening to complaints of people and fixing them, it will be greatly appreciated
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Screenshots
Credits:
All the people from the credits of Cosmic v2
@b16h22 for his guides, his App Source, his evo-x4(from which some codes were taken with proper permission), all his help and for answering my noobish questions
@mariozawa for his guide on styles
@evanlocked for all his tutorials (Honestly, I don't even know any tutorial of his I have not followed in making of this theme)
@m4RinKo2 for our chats, his helps, trolls, lullz, etc
@d3cka for his guide on 9 png
@EatHeat for his serious helps and TTP replies
Official Android sources(xml, pngs)
Photoshop
Eclipse IDE
stackoverflow
Geo Piskas for his code of Bean Bag
@destructo570 for his helps, our talks, suggestions, and his uploads(all that I asked him)
@S H A D Y for some status bar icons
All the haters, they literally make me do better
All who suggested - @Lalit Patil, @S H A D Y, @amogh420, @DC07, @destructo570, @haytham_kenway, @srt99, @El_Dark, @Mr. Gentleman, @Guipy99
Special Thanks to @Guipy99 for his Hindi slang with Italian finshes sent to all the spammers
Download
Instructions
Just flash in recovery(CWM) without resetting data or anything
For best results, use on Simplicity v5
excellent work areeb :thumbup:
great job..
been waiting for cosmic v3 from weeks.. and now its here..
thank a lot :thumbup:
#RESPECT
Sent from my GT-S5830i using xda app-developers app
Statusbar forced closed thanks stock rom...
Flamestorm said:
Statusbar forced closed thanks stock rom...
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It will work on custom rom not on stock rom
Please read the OP carefully
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
Great work Areeb ..
A must Theme for all user and a great replacement for "Ram-consuming Roms" .. :beer:
#Recommended_theme
{A small bump from my side to this Awesome thread }
iamareebjamal said:
Special Thanks to @Guipy99 for his Hindi slang with Italian finshes sent to all the spammers
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That credit gave me cancer... Lol
Sorry for OT
Sent from my Nokia 3310 using Tapatalk App
Awesome work of AREEB ..thanks
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amolgosavi said:
Awesome work of AREEB ..thanks
Sent from my GT-S5830i using Tapatalk 2
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As always*
Sent from my GT-S5830i using KitKat Evolution Mod
awesome work areeb ! keep it up!
now thats how you develop for a nearly dead phone.....Congrats bro awesome work....Hope this will keep my phone alive for few more days....
Sony's Theme Creatorhttps://developer.sony.com/develop/smartphones-and-tablets/theme-creator/
Hello XDA!
We are the team behind Sony's Theme Creator tool - a tool that makes it easy for seasoned designers as well as for beginners to start making themes for Xperia devices.
A lot of people here on the team regularly visit XDA for one reason or another, and have been doing so for many years. For a long while now, we've been wanting to somehow connect with all the truly amazing theme creators for Xperia devices - the work and hours that you all have put into making themes of every color shape and size is truly astounding and is something to be proud of. Thank you, truly! (A big shout-out to everyone over at Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps!)
So - why are we making this thread? We would love to hear about your thoughts on the tool itself, as well as your suggestions, feedback and any bugs you might've found whilst using the tool. Having all of this concentrated into one thread makes sense, and makes it easy for us to quickly - and directly - answer any questions you might have regarding the tool or theming for Xperia devices in general.
Key Features
Code:
* A simple, attractive and logical GUI for every step of theme creation.
* An easy-to-use resource navigation view helps organize the large variety of
customizable interface elements (resources).
* A preview area in the tool to see screen views, helping you to preview your
changes on different Xperia devices/Android versions.
* Interface elements are editable using any image editor.
* If you are using Adobe Photoshop, we provide downloadable templates for use
with Theme Creator.
* A sophisticated, but easy-to-use 9-patch editor and a color picker, which you can use to
further refine your design, and adjust how each element looks in different contexts.
* With just one click in the Theme Creator tool, you can build, install and apply a
theme on a connected Xperia device. This allows you to quickly test and verify the
result of your changes on a target device with ease.
Getting Started
But enough of all that - follow these easy steps to get started:
Code:
1. Download and install Sony's Theme Creator, found [URL="https://developer.sony.com/develop/smartphones-and-tablets/theme-creator"]here[/url].
2. Install the current version of JRE from [URL="http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html"]here[/URL].
3. Have some form of an image editor installed (Paint, GIMP, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
- As mentioned above, if you are using Adobe Photoshop, we also have some very handy
[URL="https://developer.sony.com/develop/smartphones-and-tablets/theme-creator/how-to-work-with-templates/"].PSD templates[/URL] that will keep your theme project nice and tidy.
When you are done with your theme and having exported your apk and distributed it to where you like - feel free to submit it to Sony's Theme Portal
where we feature great looking themes for our Xperia users. (More info can be found here.)
That's about it; to learn more about how to get started with your first theme, we have some handy and more in-depth guides available here.
And to top it off, we also made a little introductory video on how to get started:
Thank you for reading, and once again - a big thank you to the entire Xperia community!
Kevlanche, lead dev
eucatastrophe, designer
CarlJohansson, Developer World
Reporting - Suggestions / Feedback / Bugs
In order for us to easier see, manage and bring any suggestions/feedback/bug reporting concerning the tool internally - we would love
it if you could format these as in the examples below:
Suggestion
Code:
### Suggestion ###
## Description
- You should implement feature X - it would be great because of Y!
- You should also implement feature X - it would be great because of Y and Z.
Feedback
Code:
### Feedback ###
## Description
- This feature/function is not that great - could you change it to X?
- This feature/function is unclear/unintuitive - could you improve it by doing X?
Bug
Code:
### BUG ###
## Sony's Theme Creator Version
v. 1.1.0 (954-3769584)
## Operating System
Windows 10
## Phone Model & Build Number
Xperia Z3, 31.2.A.1.2 (or N/A)
## Description
When I try to do X, Y happens in Z way.
## Steps to Reproduce
1. Do X.
2. Do Y.
3. Do Z.
Changelog
Sony's Theme Creator
Adobe Photoshop Templates
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Hi,
The new version of Theme Creator is much better. Congratulations
However, in my opinion, still I am missing a few options
### Suggestion ###
- Theme for Keyboard
- Theme for Dialer
- Theme for Conversation
- Theme for Phonebook
- Theme more Icons
### BUG ###
## Sony's Theme Creator Version
v. 1.1.0 (954-3769584)
## Phone Model & Build Number
Xperia C5 Dual
## Description
Problem is that the theme does not work with some xperia phones (dual sim), for example, Xperia C5 ( Do not change the navigation buttons )
### Question ###
Xperia X Software has significantly changed Theme Engine in applications.
Is Themes done Version 1.1.0 will work on Xperia X Software ?
Thanks for the answer
Best
Hi, thanks for your post.
Ambor said:
Hi,
### Suggestion ###
- Theme for Keyboard
- Theme for Dialer
- Theme for Conversation
- Theme for Phonebook
- Theme more Icons
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I am not allowed to comment on specifics for future plans but all of those suggestions have been talked about and/or are being worked on . I'll include your list in the next planning meeting!
Ambor said:
### BUG ###
## Sony's Theme Creator Version
v. 1.1.0 (954-3769584)
## Phone Model & Build Number
Xperia C5 Dual
## Description
Problem is that the theme does not work with some xperia phones (dual sim), for example, Xperia C5 ( Do not change the navigation buttons )
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That's strange... What software version is your phone running? Settings -> About Phone -> Build Number. I'll forward this to someone who can investigate further.
Alternatively, do you have adb installed? If you do, can you please run the following while applying a theme:
Code:
adb logcat | grep skin
And post the results. The output should tell me what is wrong.
Ambor said:
### Question ###
Xperia X Software has significantly changed Theme Engine in applications.
Is Themes done Version 1.1.0 will work on Xperia X Software ?
Thanks for the answer
Best
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The phone software constantly changes, and each hardware version has a slight variation/uniqueness in software. With all possible combinations of hardware and software you have hundreds, if not thousands of different configurations you are targeting when building themes. One of the responsibilities of Theme Creator is to maximize the compatibility of your theme automatically to make it easier to support all these different configurations. As long as you use a relatively new version of the tool, most theme features should work "automatically" on most phones. Xperia X software contains some specific new features that we don't (yet) support, and it might (I'm not sure) have dropped some old features that other phones support. But in general, yes, everything should work as before. If you notice something or somebody tells you that a certain feature no longer works as before, please tell me and I'll look into it.
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Sorry, I do not have the Xperia C5. I got this information from the user.
I asked also that themes made by Sony work. (also not work)
Look on Sony Support forum link
In my opinion the problem is in SystemUi.apk in somc_skin_permissions.xml file.
But I'm not 100% sure because I do not have this file
I see the new versionI test and let you know
Thanks again
See You
I can't change colors in clock app on mm xperia m5... Any idea?
ivoda said:
I can't change colors in clock app on mm xperia m5... Any idea?
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I don't think MM is supported just yet.
You can see mm here. Selected colors in creator are blue, but installed on phone are yellow?! Only in alarm and clock app...
ivoda said:
You can see mm here. Selected colors in creator are blue, but installed on phone are yellow?! Only in alarm and clock app...
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Hi,
If you click the button in the preview you'll see the resource used at that location. In this case it is the "Global Colors / Light / Accent" color that is being used. The default accent color is slightly different on different SW/HW versions. For example if you activate Lollipop and Marshmallow previews side by side you'll see that the lollipop accent is orange while the marshmallow accent is blue. But if you customize the color in your theme then it should be the same on all platforms. So try customizing the light accent color and then the problem should hopefully be resolved.
If customizing the color doesn't solve your problem then please tell me which SW label your phone is on (Settings -> About Phone -> Build number) and I'll investigate further!
Buld no. is 30.2.A.1.21, mm... I already did what you said. And I looked at the themes installed from google play, the same issue in every theme! Why we've got preview of clock apk if we can't change it?
Amazing
###Suggestion###
Implementing themed components on the quick settings pull down...
- Switch icons
-Switch colours
-Quick settings background colour/image/transparency/blur
-Quick settings header colour/image/transparency/blur
I would love to see all these brought in because I was using CM roms and it looked great and also because the stock colour on the Quick settings look boring now.
can any one please share xperia theme creator v1.2.0 .I have been looking everywhere but no luck
Manually add theme elements?
Hi, since the Xperia Theme Creator does'nt yet support Android 7.0 (Nougat) I wonder if it is possible to manually add these theme elements. If it is possible I assume I would add these in the \.project\resources file, right? With corresponding .png files in \skins\[subfolder], of course. If this is the case, what do I name these .png files?
For example, how would I do to edit the magnifying glass icon in the apptrays search field? This is not a resource in the Xperia Theme Creator yet and must therefore be added manually (I guess?). What do I name the .png file? I would have posted an image showing exactly what magnifying glass icon I'm talking about, but apparently I'm not allowed to do that until I've made at least ten posts. Sorry about that, I hope you understand which icon I mean.
Thank you.
The_W said:
Hi, since the Xperia Theme Creator does'nt yet support Android 7.0 (Nougat) I wonder if it is possible to manually add these theme elements. If it is possible I assume I would add these in the \.project\resources file, right? With corresponding .png files in \skins\[subfolder], of course. If this is the case, what do I name these .png files?.
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As most of the file names seem to be the same as they are in the system apks that are themed except prefixed with somc_, it seems obvious what you name them and where to put them but won't know unless you try. I would look in the home app for that icon and it's original name, generally the drawable-xhdpi-v4 is where to look first.
XperienceD said:
As most of the file names seem to be the same as they are in the system apks that are themed except prefixed with somc_, it seems obvious what you name them and where to put them but won't know unless you try. I would look in the home app for that icon and it's original name, generally the drawable-xhdpi-v4 is where to look first.
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Of course! Why did'nt I think of that? Thank you very much! I believe I've found it now.
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Hey, I'm making myself a theme in the theme creator app, and was wondering if anyone knows how to change the xperia keyboard skin, like to make my own skin/colors. I can't find an option in the app, is it possible?
If anyone knows this please help, thanks
(sorry for bad english...)
hi,
i'm new here and wanted to ask:
If Theme Creator supports when a custom rom is used (LineageOS)?
I've tested ist, but get the following Error, when try to install: INSTALL_FAILD_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY ... ... com.sonymobile.runtimeskinning._2:failing
Is it because the Custom Rom, or the Theme Creator generally works, but just not on Android 7.xx at the moment?
Does anyone know how can I create themes that include static wallpapers? All the static wallpapers of the themes I created are recognized as live wallpapers even though I wasn't creating any live wallpaper. I am using the latest, 1.3.3.