HOW TO Share Your MIUI v5 Theme Backup - Android Themes

How to share your MIUIv5 theme backup​ As you may know, in recent versions of miui you can´t share your backup.mtz anymore because the theme manager just removes the backup.mtz after you do the backup because it imports the backup automatically. So you can´t share your backup.
Download root browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree , install it and give it root perms when asked.
Apply the theme you want to share.
Open root browser and go to /data/system/theme
Copy all the files located on that folder to any folder on your sdcard
Pack that files in a zip and share that zip.
Of course this zip is not and mtz but it contains all the files of the theme, so it is easy to make a .mtz.
To make a .mtz you have to add a description.xml file with this parameters:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><MIUI-Theme><title>[B]Name of the theme[/B]</title><designer> [B]Designer´s name[/B]</designer><author>[B]author´s name[/B]</author><version>1.0</version><uiVersion>3</uiVersion></MIUI-Theme>
That is it
The reason of making this tutorial is because i want to buy some paid themes but i can´t do that outside of china, so if someone want to share any free or paid theme can do it easily.

bihariel said:
How to share your MIUIv5 theme backup​ As you may know, in recent versions of miui you can´t share your backup.mtz anymore because the theme manager just removes the backup.mtz after you do the backup because it imports the backup automatically. So you can´t share your backup.
Download root browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree , install it and give it root perms when asked.
Apply the theme you want to share.
Open root browser and go to /data/system/theme
Copy all the files located on that folder to any folder on your sdcard
Pack that files in a zip and share that zip.
Of course this zip is not and mtz but it contains all the files of the theme, so it is easy to make a .mtz.
To make a .mtz you have to add a description.xml file with this parameters:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><MIUI-Theme><title>[B]Name of the theme[/B]</title><designer> [B]Designer´s name[/B]</designer><author>[B]author´s name[/B]</author><version>1.0</version><uiVersion>3</uiVersion></MIUI-Theme>
That is it
The reason of making this tutorial is because i want to buy some paid themes but i can´t do that outside of china, so if someone want to share any free or paid theme can do it easily.
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Yea but you cant back-up the framework or system-ui you use in your back-up theme! I wish I could figure out how to?

harosxcomp170 said:
Yea but you cant back-up the framework or system-ui you use in your back-up theme! I wish I could figure out how to?
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yes you can.
Make sure you put this in the description.xml file:
<uiVersion>3</uiVersion>
It is important to get the backup fully working

When i make mtz file follow you with paid theme (exclude add a description.xml), i apply my theme and it report cant apply theme.
How to fix them?

bihariel said:
How to share your MIUIv5 theme backup​ As you may know, in recent versions of miui you can´t share your backup.mtz anymore because the theme manager just removes the backup.mtz after you do the backup because it imports the backup automatically. So you can´t share your backup.
Download root browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree , install it and give it root perms when asked.
Apply the theme you want to share.
Open root browser and go to /data/system/theme
Copy all the files located on that folder to any folder on your sdcard
Pack that files in a zip and share that zip.
Of course this zip is not and mtz but it contains all the files of the theme, so it is easy to make a .mtz.
To make a .mtz you have to add a description.xml file with this parameters:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><MIUI-Theme><title>[B]Name of the theme[/B]</title><designer> [B]Designer´s name[/B]</designer><author>[B]author´s name[/B]</author><version>1.0</version><uiVersion>3</uiVersion></MIUI-Theme>
That is it
The reason of making this tutorial is because i want to buy some paid themes but i can´t do that outside of china, so if someone want to share any free or paid theme can do it easily.
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how to create description.xml plz explain

ppl still use miui? serious question though..

Hi,
Is there any alternative theme manager who will apply the theme from sd card, without this new stupid Theme Policy of MIUI or maybe a patch?

jags_the1 said:
ppl still use miui? serious question though..
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Well i guess those strict policies will drive ppl away.
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Related

[Tool] [Theme Creator] [CM/Avatar] Theme creator tool

This thread will no longer be active and the same has been moved to another thread from official avatarrom team.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303702
This is a beta release of Theme creator tool. It is a QT based desktop application to edit themes.
Themes created using this tool are compatible with Avatar ROM and Cyanogen ROM. Similarly you can edit both Avatar Themes and Cyanogen themes.
Download the theme apk and open it using the theme creator tool. You will see a screen to edit the resources. After editing the resources, save the apk and install on the device.
What you can do with this tool ?
1. There are 1000's of resources that can be themed in Android. We change only a small set of them and if you want to theme more resources you can use this tool.
2. We make some mistakes when creating a theme. Eg: SMS time stamp color was not proper in some of our themes. You can now use this tool to fix it.
3. We cannot satify all the users with a theme. Eg: If you want to have a darker orange shade in denim theme you can now do it using this tool.
4. You can import an existing theme, change some of the resources we modified and you have a brand new theme.
Upcoming features:
1. Import MiUi mtz theme file and convert it to theme apk which is compatible with AvatarROM and CyanogenROM.
2. Upload your new themes to our server so it can be used by other AvatarROM users.
3. Html5 based new theme creator tool which is more elegant and user friendly.
If you create a new theme and want to upload to our server, send us a PM and we will give access for you to upload the theme.
Download links
Download links
Windows
Linux-x86
Linux-x86_64
Mac
Also find the Wiki Page which explains different options on the tool and gives a list of resources that can be edited using the same
Additional help
I am using the Avatar rom for quite some time now. Just tried the theme creator. I found some useful resources from the wiki. Adding more such resources will be useful. Also a feature to edit themes from the rom will be useful
Hi.
I downloaded themes but I cannot find the apk file in filesystem.
Where are they stored?
The download folder is still empty...
Thanks for reply
caroot said:
Hi.
I downloaded themes but I cannot find the apk file in filesystem.
Where are they stored?
The download folder is still empty...
Thanks for reply
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There are no theme apks with the tool. You can create a new theme from scratch.
If you would like to edit our existing themes, please find links to some of our themes at our website
Find apks in sdcard
caroot said:
Hi.
I downloaded themes but I cannot find the apk file in filesystem.
Where are they stored?
The download folder is still empty...
Thanks for reply
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caroot open themechooser on your avatarrom smartphone download any theme you want. It will be downloaded to your sdcard in 'Download' folder.
I'd like to play with the tool, so I changed an existing theme and tried to install it through the "Install->On Avatar Device" option. Unfortunately, I get a "install_parse_failed_inconsistent_certificates" error for the modified theme. I'm not familiar with the certificate thing yet (I just know, that the .apk are signed), so what can I do?
Please uninstall the original theme from the device and try to install it again from the tool.
Alternatively you can change the package name while saving the theme using the tool.
The error is due to the original theme having a different signature than the test signature used by the tool.
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dorsalsk said:
Please uninstall the original theme from the device and try to install it again from the tool.
Alternatively you can change the package name while saving the theme using the tool.
The error is due to the original theme having a different signature than the test signature used by the tool.
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Thx for this quick answer!
That's what I actually did after some googleing (uninstall & reinstall), but wouldn't it be more userfriendly to let the tool do it (if possible)?
yogi77 said:
but wouldn't it be more userfriendly to let the tool do it (if possible)?
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If it is a theme previously installed with the tool, it will automatically reinstall the same. But otherwise the tool won't uninstall the themes.
Does anyone know by chance, if the app drawer background of the bazooka launcher is an image? And if so, which one is it? Or is it just a matter of settings (which I didn't find yet)?
I already modified a theme and I'd like to have a (semi) transparent app drawer background...
How do I add more apps? I would like to theme Chrome etc.
yogi77 said:
Does anyone know by chance, if the app drawer background of the bazooka launcher is an image? And if so, which one is it? Or is it just a matter of settings (which I didn't find yet)?
I already modified a theme and I'd like to have a (semi) transparent app drawer background...
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I don't think the app drawer background is themable in Bazooka launcher. There is a setting "Transparent mode" (in Menu->Bazooka Settings->General) to make the background transparent.
Neefy said:
How do I add more apps? I would like to theme Chrome etc.
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We will definitely add more apps going forward.
But if you know the application package and the resources that needs to be themed,
you can add them to the tool by editing/adding some xml files in <path_where_tool_is_installed>/Packages folder.
For example to add chrome
Add a new entry in index.xml
Code:
<Application name="Chrome" AppPackage="com.android.chrome" AppXml="com_android_chrome"/>
Also needs to add a new xml com_android_chrome.xml in the same folder with contents
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" ?>
<Application name="com_android_chrome">
<Page name="Drawables">
<item name="icon" type="drawable">
<BackendInfo ActivityName="icon"/>
</item>
<item name="app_icon" type="drawable">
<BackendInfo ActivityName="app_icon"/>
</item>
</Page>
</Application>
On next launch, the tool will show Chrome entry in the Applications menu and you can modify the icon images using the same
i got error or crashing after upload my pic..
why.?
I am trying to use this app to edit a apk theme, but none of the images load when I choose the app from the dropdown. See screenshot:
(I am using linux 64bit version)
Delvien said:
I am trying to use this app to edit a apk theme, but none of the images load when I choose the app from the dropdown. See screenshot:
(I am using linux 64bit version)
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Can you try changing the dpi options at the top? The apk might have the images only for one dpi.
hilmanjack said:
i got error or crashing after upload my pic..
why.?
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Can you please provide some more details or a screenshot of the error message?
Also can you mention on which platform you are facing these issues?
Anyone else getting the "It seems You have opened an invalid Theme." error on Windows? I'm running Windows 7 x64, I've tried running in compatibility mode up to windows xp, and running as admin, but no change. I've downloaded themes from within the tool, from the website, I can't even start from scratch. I'm not sure what else to do. I can't be the only one.
CapeNick said:
Anyone else getting the "It seems You have opened an invalid Theme." error on Windows? I'm running Windows 7 x64, I've tried running in compatibility mode up to windows xp, and running as admin, but no change. I've downloaded themes from within the tool, from the website, I can't even start from scratch. I'm not sure what else to do. I can't be the only one.
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Its working for me in Windows x64. I am able to download theme and its opening. Can you attach the NTMLogs.txt present in "C:\Users\<your username>\.ATC"?

[3.0.0 beta] EVilTheme: VRTheme Reborn

About
Eviltheme (Enhanced VillainROM Theme Engine) is an Android system modification platform meant for use with custom Android recoveries.
It allows modification of application resources without the need to replace the whole app or install a new operating system.
Eviltheme is based on the VRTheme Engine from 2011, though versions 3.x.x and up heavily differ from the original VillainROM code.
Disclaimer
Eviltheme is provided to you without warranty. You are free to try it on your device, but you are doing so at your own risk. I will not be responsible for bricked devices, wiped devices, etc.
Features
Automatic systemless mode with version 3.x.x+ (Magisk required, version 13.1+ recommended)
System mode fallback in case Magisk is not present
Supports both Dalvik and ART platforms
Smart bytecode refresh (delete classes.dex/classes.art only if it is replaced by the theme)
Easy uninstallation via automatically generated flashable ZIP or through Magisk Manager (if installed systemlessly)
Delete files (even inside APKs)
Support for pre/post-(un)installation scripts
Support for dual /system partitions
Downloads
Latest beta: 3.0.0-beta4
Last 2.x release (no systemless support): 2.0.6
Changelogs
GitHub
Documentation
Second post
Help
Third post
Credits
The VillainROM team
@djb77
@Spannaa
@topjohnwu
Source code (GPLv3)
Eviltheme main repo
Eviltheme restore ZIP repo
Documentation
Things to remember​
Compile your res/smali/etc files first before you put them in your theme! You can use APKtool for that, then just extract the files from the resulting APK.
Theming user apps is not supported, because modifying the contents breaks the signature.
Remember to properly edit .9.png files, or else you might get a bootloop!
You do not need to put theme files in a subfolder inside the main APK folder, e.g. /system/priv-app/SystemUI/SystemUI.apk. EVilTheme automatically does that for you.
Do I need to download the official Magisk module template?​Nope! EVilTheme includes post-fs-data.sh, service.sh, and system.prop. Look for them in META-INF/tk/aureljared/magisk-common and edit them to your liking. The module.prop is automatically generated from information you put in eviltheme.prop.
In the event that the official module template is updated, I will update EVilTheme to ensure compatibility as soon as I can.
How do I theme an app (or apps) using EVilTheme?​Inside the ZIP, there are three folders that you can modify as needed; namely, data, system, and vrtheme.
Your patches/theme files go in vrtheme, while APK files that you want to install onto the device go in data and system.
For example, you want to theme Settings.apk, which is located in /system/priv-app.
Let's say your theme replaces res/drawable-hdpi/battery_icon_50.png in the APK, and also replaces classes.dex because you changed some smali files.
These are the steps you need to follow to make a flashable theme ZIP:
Ensure you've downloaded the appropriate template ZIP. Make a folder somewhere you can remember and extract the ZIP there.
The folder should now contain the folders META-INF, data, system, vrtheme, and a file called eviltheme.prop.
Open eviltheme.prop in a text editor (please use Notepad++ if you are on Windows!) and add your theme information there.
In the vrtheme folder, go to system and make a new folder called priv-app. Inside it, make another folder called Settings.apk. Make sure you capitalized correctly!
Now make folders as necessary, according to the location of the files you want to theme. For example, battery_icon_50.png is located in res/drawable-hdpi, so make a folder named res inside Settings.apk. Inside it, create a folder named drawable-hdpi, then paste your new battery_icon_50.png inside.
Repeat step 5 until you've placed your theme files in their appropriate locations.
When you're done, go back to the root folder of the theme (the one that contains new, vrtheme, etc.) and put all 5 objects in a ZIP file. You should use Deflate compression method only. Any compression level will work.[/u]
If the recovery that the theme is intended to be used with requires signing, sign the ZIP now.
Test your theme! :victory:
How do I uninstall a theme?​If the theme was installed systemlessly, remove it in Magisk Manager.
Otherwise, flash the relevant zip in /data/eviltheme-backup.
How do I delete files inside APKs to be themed?​To delete files, add the filenames to a text file named "delete.list" inside the APK theme folder.
This is an example of a delete.list:
Code:
res/drawable-hdpi/ic-launcher.png
res/drawable-xxhdpi/battery_full.9.png
How do I delete files that aren't inside APKs?​You will also need a "delete.list". Remember to use full paths:
Code:
/system/app/Bloatware/Bloatware.apk
/system/etc/hosts
Put that in the "vrtheme" folder.
How can I exclude deleted files from being backed up?​Eviltheme versions 3 and up will automatically back up files that your theme deletes (in non-systemless mode).
To exclude a file, add "no-backup" to the end of the corresponding line in vrtheme/delete.list.
Code:
/system/app/Bloatware/Bloatware.apk [B]no-backup[/B]
How do I force installation on /system?​Eviltheme versions 3 and up will automatically install in systemless mode with Magisk 13.1+, but if you want to force your theme to install to /system, create a file named .eviltheme-force-system (notice the preceding dot) in /sdcard before installing.
I need to execute some commands during the theme (un)installation.​Inside META-INF/tk/aureljared/eviltheme, there are files named "pre-install.sh-example", "post-install.sh-example", "pre-uninstall.sh-example", and "post-uninstall.sh-example". Remove the "-example" part from the file name of your desired script, and edit that file in the text editor (please please please use Notepad++ if you're on Windows).
Use the comments in that file as a guide.
Help section
The theme wasn't successful, and I believe that the problem lies in the engine itself.​Post here describing the problem. Be as descriptive as possible. I will ignore all bug reports without an attached logcat dump and/or recovery.log. I'll try to look into the problem when time permits.
I am just a student, not a full-time developer. I may not be able to provide a fix for some bugs, so feel free to help me and everyone else out. If you know how to work with Git, an upstream patch to the project would be highly appreciated :good:
The theme was / wasn't successful, but I am stuck in a bootloop.​Try wiping your Dalvik cache. If the problem is still there, uninstall the theme and post a bug report in this thread. Include the relevant /cache/recovery.log and the theme you installed.
The theme was successful, but the app I was theming does not reflect my changes.​This is a tough one to solve. Try recompiling the APK itself with your theme files. If it works, it's either the problem lies in how you put the theme files in the ZIP, or maybe it's the script that's buggy. Try to make a ZIP again, following the instructions to the letter. If it still doesn't work, you can file a bug report here and attach your logcat dump, recovery.log, and (if you want) the themed APK.
The theme was successful, and now I'm ready to release my theme to the public.​All I ask for is some credit and a link back to this thread. :fingers-crossed:
The theme wasn't successful, and I found a problem in your engine script(s).​If you're familiar with Git, you can make a pull request to the EVilTheme repository.
If you don't know how to use Git, you can just edit the script(s) you need and send me a PM containing the fixed script(s). I'll add you to the credits list in the first post if your bugfix is effective!
Great work :good:
I particularly like the smart selective dalvik-cache wiping
Maybe it could be even smarter if the script only wipes an apk's dalvik-cache if the apk has had it's classes.dex replaced by the theme...
I'm working on something like this myself but mine is based on the unreleased GS2XFormROM by @hawkerpaul
I'll throw you a link when it's ready
Spannaa said:
Great work :good:
I particularly like the smart selective dalvik-cache wiping
Maybe it could be even smarter if the script only wipes an apk's dalvik-cache if the apk has had it's classes.dex replaced by the theme...
I'm working on something like this myself but mine is based on the unreleased GS2XFormROM by @hawkerpaul
I'll throw you a link when it's ready
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Let me know if you need any help on the scripting side of things butty.
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hawkerpaul said:
Let me know if you need any help on the scripting side of things butty.
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I will - cheers mate
Got it working but I'm sure you'd do a better job - .sh scripting isn't my thing at all.
Apologies to the OP for the OT...
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Spannaa said:
Great work :good:
I particularly like the smart selective dalvik-cache wiping
Maybe it could be even smarter if the script only wipes an apk's dalvik-cache if the apk has had it's classes.dex replaced by the theme...
I'm working on something like this myself but mine is based on the unreleased GS2XFormROM by @hawkerpaul
I'll throw you a link when it's ready
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Hmm, yes I think I'll implement this in v1.1. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Version 1.1 released!
v1.1: Link
What's new?
- Even smarter Dalvik wiping: delete dex files only for those apps whose classes.dex were changed (thanks @Spannaa)
- Corrected a typo in the restore script (please delete 'restore-vr' inside your /system/xbin, if any!)
- Removed unused methods in installtheme.sh
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aureljared said:
Version 1.1 released!
v1.1: Link
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How about making this TWRP compatible too - then it'd be even more useful
Reference 1
Reference 2
Spannaa said:
How about making this TWRP compatible too - then it'd be even more useful
Reference 1
Reference 2
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Version 1.2 released!
v1.2: Link
What's new?
- Refinements to Smart Dalvik Wipe
- Switch to Linus Yang's BusyBox 1.21.1, which will hopefully make theming TouchWiz < 4.2 possible
- TWRP compatibility: switch to a static zipalign binary, grep method for OUTFD to look for updater binary
- Cleaner zip hierarchy: new apps to be installed to /system and /data are now in their respective folders in a folder named 'new'
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aureljared said:
Version 1.2 released!
v1.2: Link
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Very good job on this...one thing, in kitkat 4.4.2 touchwiz roms half of the apps that need to be themed are in /system/priv-app. This folder location does not seem to be in your installtheme.sh script. I can manually change everything myself but if you would like other users to take advantage of your work, you may want to consider updating for these users.
deuce_biggins said:
Very good job on this...one thing, in kitkat 4.4.2 touchwiz roms half of the apps that need to be themed are in /system/priv-app. This folder location does not seem to be in your installtheme.sh script. I can manually change everything myself but if you would like other users to take advantage of your work, you may want to consider updating for these users.
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Oh right... How could I forget Am working on this now.
Thanks for the heads-up!
Version 1.3 released!
v1.3: Link
What's new?
- Support for KitKat's system apps in priv-app
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Silly me, forgetting this while using a KitKat ROM
aureljared said:
Version 1.3 released!
v1.3: Link
Silly me, forgetting this while using a KitKat ROM
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Nice work aureljared, the quick response and update is much appreciated :good:
Thank you @aureljared, deuce_biggins pointed me here, and I must say nice work to you.. Thank you
I tried to vrt a data/app, and it may have broke the signature.. It did theme the app, but it was no longer visible/available in my app drawer.. I could see the themed icon in data/app tho.. I don't think the original VRT could theme in data/app either... I did use your new version 1.3 with twrp on my Galaxy Tab 3, so that is good news.. It also made two folders on my internal sd, one was for data/app and one for system/app.. It did make a copy of the apk it themed in data/app, and placed it in the folder on my internal sd . I will test this on my Note 3 with twrp later..Thank you
aureljared said:
Version 1.3 released!
v1.3: Link
Silly me, forgetting this while using a KitKat ROM
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cerj said:
I tried to vrt a data/app, and it may have broke the signature.. It did theme the app, but it was no longer visible/available in my app drawer.. I could see the themed icon in data/app tho.. I don't think the original VRT could theme in data/app either... I did use your new version 1.3 with twrp on my Galaxy Tab 3, so that is good news.. It also made two folders on my internal sd, one was for data/app and one for system/app.. It did make a copy of the apk it themed in data/app, and placed it in the folder on my internal sd . I will test this on my Note 3 with twrp later..Thank you
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@aureljared, just curous...to follow up on with what cerj said, have you ever successfully themed an app inside of /data/app with your VRT? Seems to kill the app every time, your thoughts?
deuce_biggins said:
@aureljared, just curous...to follow up on with what cerj said, have you ever successfully themed an app inside of /data/app with your VRT? Seems to kill the app every time, your thoughts?
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No, I only tried it with the old VRTheme, and it didn't work either (no icon in drawer). I don't think it'll work on EVilTheme either as I haven't changed the process of /data/app.
aureljared said:
No, I only tried it with the old VRTheme, and it didn't work either (no icon in drawer). I don't think it'll work on EVilTheme either as I haven't changed the process of /data/app.
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Do you even think it's possible?
deuce_biggins said:
Do you even think it's possible?
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It could be possible, if we can find a way to go around the sig verification. Or perhaps it just needs a Dalvik wipe, I don't really know [emoji26]

Change dialer and settings wallpaper in any theme store theme?

As many of you know, many themes would be great if they just didn't have some super strange background in the dialer, settings, etc.
There's got to be a way to change this for any theme in the theme store.
Can anyone help us all out with a solution?
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Here is what you need to do:
-Install the theme from the store
-Browse to /data/app and find all the folders pertaining to your theme. Then find the specific folder that relate to the element you ware wanting to remove the wallpaper from (ie. com.themename.settings-1).
-Copy the base.apk in the folder to your computer
-Decompile with APK tool.
-Remove the .qmg that is the background. Update your public.xml
-Recompile and use original signature
-Place APK back into folder in /data/app and set correct permissions
-Reboot
:good:
cambunch said:
Here is what you need to do:
-Install the theme from the store
-Browse to /data/app and find all the folders pertaining to your theme. Then find the specific folder that relate to the element you ware wanting to remove the wallpaper from (ie. com.themename.settings-1).
-Copy the base.apk in the folder to your computer
-Decompile with APK tool.
-Remove the .qmg that is the background. Update your public.xml
-Recompile and use original signature
-Place APK back into folder in /data/app and set correct permissions
-Reboot
:good:
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I'm using your LessIsMore theme and would like to have a darker grey background (hex 252425). before i attempt to follow your instructions, wanted to know if you prohibit changes like this...if yes, i understand and will leave as i. if you're ok, will the above method work with the LessIsMore theme? thanks.
cortez.i said:
I'm using your LessIsMore theme and would like to have a darker grey background (hex 252425). before i attempt to follow your instructions, wanted to know if you prohibit changes like this...if yes, i understand and will leave as i. if you're ok, will the above method work with the LessIsMore theme? thanks.
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Yes, as long as you aren't sharing the theme as it's a paid theme. You will want to pull all the APKs and change edit the colors.xml looking for 454545 to change.
cambunch said:
Yes, as long as you aren't sharing the theme as it's a paid theme. You will want to pull all the APKs and change edit the colors.xml looking for 454545 to change.
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you have my word... this is only for me. thanks for responding.
ran into issues getting things to compile so i'll use as is... thanks again.
zgroten said:
As many of you know, many themes would be great if they just didn't have some super strange background in the dialer, settings, etc.
There's got to be a way to change this for any theme in the theme store.
Can anyone help us all out with a solution?
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With alliance framework you can change these to an image of your choice from your gallery with any tint color you choose as well
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[GUIDE][Android N Style to Any Theme][CMTE][Easiest]

CUSTOMIZE ANY THEME TO LOOK LIKE ANDROID N IN EASIEST WAY [CMTE] [5.x.x+]​
REQUIRES​1.Basic knowledge of decompiling,recompiling using apktool
2.how to copy and paste
3.theme which u want to customize
PROCEDURE​1.Download this file
2.Decompile ur theme apk which u want to customize
3.move to directory:- your decompiled theme\assets\overlays\com.android.systemui\res\values
4.than in that values folder copy paste downloded xml file(overwrite existing xml or delete xml named as dimens and copy paste)
5.recompile,sign and install.
6.Bingo
NOTE:- PLEASE USE THIS FOR UR PERSONAL USAGE. DONT SHARE UR MODIFIED THEME PUBLICLY IF THE THEME IS PAID. RESPECT AND SUPPORT THE GREAT DEVS.​
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[GUIDE] [THEME] [5.0+] Add N-Style to your Theme + APK

Unleash your Creativity, Download Samsung Theme Editor Here! Updated to v3.00.21

NOTE: Samsung has blocked the way i used to download the theme editor so i will now have to search for another method. till then no update
Hey guys,
Below are the links to download the Samsung Theme Editor. All credits goes to @adfree for finding the secret method
Unleash your creativity.
PS: it does not need anything like samsung account etc. for making the themes
Windows edition (Updated):
Changelog v3.00.21
Minor Bugs Fixed
Code:
http://www47.zippyshare.com/v/tyi376MU/file.html
Mac Edition:
Code:
http://www47.zippyshare.com/v/UsBdgScE/file.html
@wajiman
thank you. installed on windows without any problem..
just an info.. is possible to use a theme taken from samsung store as base?
if yes, how? XD
thanks ^^
erghetto said:
@wajiman
thank you. installed on windows without any problem..
just an info.. is possible to use a theme taken from samsung store as base?
if yes, how? XD
thanks ^^
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Unfortunately no, but there is a long method by which you can use some stuff from the theme you want to use as base. The steps are:
1) Extract every qmg file from each apk within a theme and rename the extracted apks to zip.
2) using command prompt run the following command:
Code:
ren *.qmg *.png
it will auto change the extension from qmg to png.
3) Transfer the pngs to mobile phone and look at the images you want to use
4) create your theme and individually replace the qmg which you identified from pngs with the base themes qmg. That's it.
I know its a tiresome task
nice:good: i made my first theme
Thanks, this is something..
wajiman said:
Unfortunately no, but there is a long method by which you can use some stuff from the theme you want to use as base. The steps are:
1) Extract every qmg file from each apk within a theme and rename the extracted apks to zip.
2) using command prompt run the following command:
Code:
ren *.qmg *.png
it will auto change the extension from qmg to png.
3) Transfer the pngs to mobile phone and look at the images you want to use
4) create your theme and individually replace the qmg which you identified from pngs with the base themes qmg. That's it.
I know its a tiresome task
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First, thank you for posting this tool.
I'm still old skool in terms of theming, hard coding the system and adding/changing images to my preference.
It seems the the overlay themes are the direction it been headed for sometime so if the tool is easy enough and less time consuming, I suppose I could switch, plus the compatibility for many more devices and users is quite nice!
As far as converting/viewing qmg images install this to your phone and within the app select the apk of which you wish to view the qmg images and bam! It's all done, converted to png's viewable on pc and everything!
Anyways, thanks again!
stangdriver44 said:
First, thank you for posting this tool.
I'm still old skool in terms of theming, hard coding the system and adding/changing images to my preference.
It seems the the overlay themes are the direction it been headed for sometime so if the tool is easy enough and less time consuming, I suppose I could switch, plus the compatibility for many more devices and users is quite nice!
As far as converting/viewing qmg images install this to your phone and within the app select the apk of which you wish to view the qmg images and bam! It's all done, converted to png's viewable on pc and everything!
Anyways, thanks again!
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I also found out one more way as this alp was not working for me on s7. Further, the above mentioned method is not working as the tool requires you to sign the apk with a certificate which you create with this tool itself and changing the files i think damages the signature. Nevertheless the 2nd way is to rename the qmg files to png. Transfer them to phone and then through the phone edit them. Add a small difference so that you can save it. Once you do, it will save it in png format.
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I am making a theme, but the APK it creates si a paid theme, and when i choose my theme, i can only choose the trial option. Is there a way to make the APK free? I cant found it.
Greetings
carasd said:
I am making a theme, but the APK it creates si a paid theme, and when i choose my theme, i can only choose the trial option. Is there a way to make the APK free? I cant found it.
Greetings
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No install a package disabler and then disable theme service and center and then clear its data
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but this has no sense xD there has to be a way to make free themes.
erghetto said:
but this has no sense xD there has to be a way to make free themes.
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Yes there is that is by uploading it to samsung thene store and then downloading it frm theme store
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there is a new version out please upload the version 4.0.11. ;P
Can't do anything bc I keep getting prompted upon opening the app to update to v4, but can't -_- Please upload v4 asap, thanks!
JoeFCaputo113 said:
Can't do anything bc I keep getting prompted upon opening the app to update to v4, but can't -_- Please upload v4 asap, thanks!
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Same for me here!
acristescu said:
Same for me here!
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you can still use it . disable network connection before opnening the editor, and after that you can enable it back
can I apply for partnership request by uploading a theme created using this software in the partnership request form ?If not can you please suggest me what should I do to apply for the partnership? I don't have any previous designs.
Hi... Guys Theme editor 5.0.20 is released, somebody please provide download link for it... Thank You..
sadanandk said:
Hi... Guys Theme editor 5.0.20 is released, somebody please provide download link for it... Thank You..
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If you find it let me know lol . Thx
hi))I made a theme, and it's in the status of "only for developers", what should I do?sorry of bad english,im russian))
sadanandk said:
Hi... Guys Theme editor 5.0.20 is released, somebody please provide download link for it... Thank You..
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hi have you found it ?
regards

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