Hello. I've spent already ten days googling for infos samples etc trying to discover how to create themes for GoLocker EX. I've explore absolutely everihing from simple graphics replacement to XML editing and even sourcecode editing of the several themes. But no result. Yes I can replace all the graphics components, edit XML for place them in necessory positions etc. Its just simple things. But I want to create my own themes mean add some functions, improve some other things. I could not find anything in theme sourcecode, mean some ways to add or change functions. Can somebody help me? give me right direction.
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I'm not sure if this should go in development or Q&A so I figured I'd post it here since it is a question. I proposed an idea to a themer and he's asking me to help him with it only problem is I am a complete noob, and have no idea where to start . Could anyone help me out with this?
There are at least 2 different images that count as 'popup menu' in full and about 9 more images that make up the top part, middle part and bottom part of various system pop up menus. All in all you're looking at editing about 12-13 images. Or basically design in photoshop (or any graphic editor) and cut it up accordingly and then make .9.png images out of them and then compile them and then putting them into the theme file to be flashed.
I think you need to read more about themes and how-to's before attempting this. Do you have a mockup popup made? Some theme maker can take it and do the work for you if they got the time.
Does anyone know how to change the color of the text on buttons? Ive been messing around with my phone a lot and have somehow changed the color to white and now I cant see the text on buttons. I'm running kaos froyo but all of the framework-res has been replaced. I have tried colorchanger.jar but it doesn't control these colors and I cant seem to find what file it is?
I have found a great looking theme that has all it's graphics in the drawable-hdmi folder. The only thing I need to do to use them is resize them to same size as the corresponding file for our phone, correct? Basically spinner_black.png has to be the same dimensions as the original.
Also I want to take the spinner, wait, icon out of the NFL mobile app and use it in my theme. I have been reading a lot and trying to figure this out on my own. I am now able to read all xml files in plain readable English and am able to convert it back to binary. I still don't know what all the java means but I'm trying to learn that now. Does anyone know any easy way to find what I'm looking for or should I just wait and figure it out with the knowledge of more java.
For those who are interested the resources.arsc file found in framework-res.apk is where the control of the color of buttons is located. I dont know how to decompile it into readable form yet but that is what controls colors and size of images for some things. Colors for the notification bar is held is services.jar so at least Im making some headway. I will keep posting small things I find here to help anyone wanting to make there own themes.
P.S. My **** is starting to look really sweet
Did you figure it out?
Another user on this forum is having an issue with mis-alligned text. Originally they felt it was an issue with malformed .9.pngs, but I have replaced all the pngs in the framework with stock pngs and the issue is still ongoing.
Question I have is what controls the text alignment (an xml in framework? or elsewhere such as services.jar)
I have recently learned how to theme the Andoid OS. I understand how to de-compile an apk, make xml edits (color edits using word pad), re-compile the apk. (replace the android-manifest and meta folders from the recompiled apk with the originals).
I know how run baksmali on services.jar make the appropriate edit to change the clock color. (as far as the services.jar, That is truely all I know).
I would like like to help this person, but need a sense of direction as to where to begin looking to fix.
Any and all help regarding this would be greatly appreciated.
Below is a link to the original thread they posted with screen shots of the mis-aligned text.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991105
Update:
Had him test another framework-res.apk and services.jar file from another rom and he still has the same results with mis-aligned text.
Where else should I look?
This is truely out of my realm, but I am always interested in learning, so I would like to see if I can come to the resolution.
Hi all,
I'm hoping that someone can help to get me started as I wish to start making more Mods and a theme without relying on UOT.
I am looking to learn how to make things within Rosie and SystemUI transparent such as Quick Settings and App drawer.
I've had a go with this theme by m-deejay. I have managed to make the notifications background transparent but not the bars within them or the quick settings.
I've tried to adjust the labels at the bottom by editing
Res, Drawable, status_bar_tab_off.9 and status_bar_tab_on.9 .pngs
but that doesn't seem to be working for me.
Any help from any themers to get me started will be much appreciated and credit given if and when I can finally get something up and working manually.
I am using photoshop and have avabox2 for signing etc
Thanks in advance
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Mate you have to learn using apktool or apk_manager (it's easier - search here in xda to download)...
Just de-compile the Default SystemUI.apk and f.e take also a SystemUI.apk that you know it has transparency, rename it to SystemUItrans.apk f.e and de-compile it too...
Then use WinMerge application (it's for windows) and compare all folders of the 2 systemUI (drawable, layouts, values, etc) and see which .xml files are different...
Then duple click on .xml files that is with red color on WinMerge, and see the differences inside them...
If you read the lines that are diferent you will figure out what you want to change...
In SystemUI f.e there is a xml file with the name quick_settings.xml and has a line which write:
ScrollView android:id="@id/scroll" android:background="#66000000" android:fadingEdge="none" android:layout_width="fill_parent" ...
The android:background="#ffffffff" means that the background will be white... So for make it full transparent you have to change it to android:background="#00000000"
Also compare the smali folders that are created while de-compiling...
this is an example i gave you....
I use for decompile, recompile and zipalling the apk_manager4.9
Here is the Thread of apk_manager... So download it and if you have question ask there and the guys will help you more....
i found this thread a bit of help .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9978779&postcount=62
altho it dont help much with rosie but i have managed to get rosie transparent in my theme from help in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078621&page=3
hope that helps mate
and what kalagas has said also i learned loads that way also
Kalagas, you are a gentleman and a scholar
Ajthescot, many thanks for the links.
If I ever get to the bottom of this theming then you guys will surely get credit and thanks for the help and advice.
Much appreciated
Question Icon Replacement Guide
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Hi guys Im looking for guidance, I know it's possible to break open an apk file, find the .png being used for the icon and replace it with another .png. Can someone please guide me on how to do this, where to look , what to do, framework ect, I ve used the search button - but havn't found a definitive guide - looking at changing dock icons, txt, home ect and app icons. Ive found Android Asset Studio, which can be used to reform the icons for android - but unsure on the whole process.
Can someone shove me towards a definitive, easy to follow guide or produce 1 or give me a guide on at least 1 dock icon (software needed ect, ect)
Many thanks guys
you can use desktop visualizer to change app icons
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Question Icon Replacement Guide
posted this in q&a- but had no response
Hi guys Im looking for guidance, I know it's possible to break open an apk file, find the .png being used for the icon and replace it with another .png. Can someone please guide me on how to do this, where to look , what to do, framework ect, I ve used the search button - but havn't found a definitive guide - looking at changing dock icons, txt, home ect and app icons. Ive found Android Asset Studio, which can be used to reform the icons for android - but unsure on the whole process.
Can someone shove me towards a definitive, easy to follow guide or produce 1 or give me a guide on at least 1 dock icon (software needed ect, ect)
Many thanks guys
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Hi,
what's in your mind? Do you want a single APK that overwrite every .png files?
Do you wanna change the icon time by time?
I can't understand!!!
In any case, if u wanna get custom icons and replace them, u can use as WORGERM wrote, desktop visualizer.
A very easy app that allows you to insert custom widgets on homescreen (u can choose how big they have to do 1x1 2x1 3x1 etc) and the possibility to change the icon (choose it from your SD card) and the application to start when click on the icon.
To get the specific icons for replacement, i sugget you to use Photoshop.
I hope to help you with this post.
Bye
You can try this .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927405
thanks for the responses guys, looking at individual apk, .png replacement and possible dock and probably apk icon pack edits