Now we have access to 8.1 it is nice to experiment with different layouts and use transparent tiles etc. However after experimenting and moving and resizing tiles, you may prefer to go back to your original layout.
Therefore can some smart genius please create an app/tool to backup the original layout so we can restore to it when we want? Maybe the option to backup several layouts and choose which one to restore to. This would come in most useful say if you have one layout specifically for work and one for home/play.
Maybe it is as simple as backing up an XML/reg/dll file?
I was thinking about this aswell! It would be awesome not only for backups, but also for creating a layout and sharing it with others!
I looked into fiddler while apps and settings were backed up and I found that the line
Code:
GET https://dm1.storage.live.com/mydata/windows/backups/DeviceRoot_################/backup/os/windowsphone-startscreen
specifies where the start screen is saved in the cloud (there are a few more parameters attached). Opening that link directly didn't work though.
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Hi everyone,
I'm having great difficulty in programmatically altering the current WM theme in a CESetup dll (C/C++). There seem to be a whole raft of registry values which need altering in order to reset the theme from T-Mobile/T-Mobile2 to the Windows Default. To give you an idea of what I'm on about, the one's I've tracked down so far which appear to influence it include:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Skin
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\UseStartImage
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Color\BaseHue
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Color\SHColor
HKLM\System\GWE\SysColor
I also remove a couple T-Mobile's gifs in the \Windows dir which are removed when you switch themes through the Settings -> Today screen.
However, all these changes only seem to change *most* of the theme elements, images and colours to the Windows Defaults. The background image on the today screen and the background colour of the start menu are a couple of the obvious remnants.
I seem to have looked everywhere, but is there a simpler way to achieve a theme change, perhaps through a Windows Mobile Configuration Service Provider or some other less than obvious way? Not only would this be a benefit in actually changing the theme correctly, but hopefully it would make maintaining this dll much easier as WM versions advance.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Adrian
I Use Theme GenCE to modify or create a theme. It is very user friendly, works great and a freeware.
Download HERE
There is a tutorial on how to use Theme GenCE in the wiki...
Thanks for your reply, Reaper. I've looked over the tutorial and grabbed the program; it looks like a possibility.
However, I really wanted to avoid creating a theme; after all, I simply want to invoke the Windows Default, which I understand is stored on ROM. I am however running out of options and time; creating a theme to emulate the Windows Default theme may be the easiest and quickest way out of this, although it seems ridiculous that it's this difficult to change the theme to the default programmatically.
If anyone's got any other suggestions I'm all ears. Also, if anyone has any suggestions as to where to acquire all the parts required to build such a theme to emulate the Windows Default theme (such as background images, colour schemes) I'd be grateful too.
The only other solution I can think of is to enumerate all registry keys, and all files on the filesystem, prior to changing themes through the settings menu, and again afterwards, and doing a diff of the two, so I can see exactly what needs changing. However, even this isn't ideal, given that hardcoding all these locations isn't easy to maintain, and there are so many keys and files that need changing.
I'm really struggling to believe there isn't a simple one-stop switch to revert to default...
Trying to customize the bottom ("launcher"?, you know, it has "phone", + and the app list) on htc sense (for now). I've made the background for the launcher transparent but now I want to get rid of the text "Phone". I can't find any image in either framework-res.apk or com.htc.resources.apk that correspond with those foreground icons.
How do I go about changing them? Am I just looking at the wrong set of images or is it time to get into some scripting/layout editing?
And, a much more important question, what's the best resource for me to go about solving future problems like this on my own? Searches don't really turn up good resources (ie, a description of what each folder contains, where to find status bar resources, etc). I'm a rather independant learner but this particular platform is leaving me a little on my knees.
Ive been learning how to do my own PS type work and have come up with a couple sets of glossy button icons with text. So far ive only been a consumer in the Android world and thought it was time to offer a little something should anyone be interested.
The two zip files contain 43 button icons each. One set is a glossy carbon look while the other has a carbon fiber infield with red boarded text. Both sets are .PNG files and if you have any software which will open them feel free to make some more and or change anything you wish. I made these from scratch based upon a tutorial I found on the internet and from hear on place them in the public domain so have at them.
Here are a couple screen of then on my phone. I havent fine tuned the background but you can get the idea of how they look. Using Virtual Desktop you can scale them to any size you wish as well as link them to whatever application your prefer.
Seems im too new here to attach photobucket images.
thanks very nice work.. will look good on my DINC...
Very nice work, you earn my respect, I can just dream of something like this made by me...
Hope those who have DLed these icon buttons have liked them. Im a bit of a noob at the PS aspect of things and noticed that if I were to export the icons they will retain the same qualities yet are substantially reduced in file size. Example being one of them went from 55KB to 9KB and the zip files were 1/10th of what i offered originally. So, if you feel like it grab another set and lessen the load on your CPU.
Im working on a set of small normal size icons that match and offer system setting functions so check back in a day or so.
Added a set of matching smaller icons to the original post list. They are a little larger than normal sized icons and fit 5 across on a Droidx. Remember you can adjust the number of columns and rows in LP to best suit your layout needs.
I guess a word on what to do with all of these...
Use LP Plus allows you to resize all that you add. Download "Desktop Visualizer" from the market and install. You will find DV when you long press for widgets on the home screen.
Ive been using the 3x1 for the larger buttons but found the 2x1 works as well. For the smaller icons use the 1x1 (not the first listed 1x1ss). Once you have them extracted to a folder all you need to copy the folder to your SD card. Ive been putting them in the DCIM/Camera folder. Then when you have chosen the icon size to use you simply browse to the image and then select a function.
Some of the smaller icons need to be associated with an event rather than an application. Instead of tapping Application, choose Other and then "Activities". A new list of options become available to map the icon to whatever you want. Just take a little time and read the smaller print listed under the activity. Some of the display and sound related items are found in the Settings folder.
Ive also found that DLing an app called "Blocco" (free @ Market) and a few of their plug-ins are useful as well. There are plug-ins for Airplane mode and wifi toggle etc. If what you selected doesnt work just drag it to the trash and take another stab. I figured it out so you should be able to as well.
Added the psd file for both types of the carbon button icons. Feel free to make your own by using photo shop or similar software. Just edit the text, reposition it if needed and export the new image. Exporting the image will reduce the file size a lot and help with phone performance.
Included buttons say Market
greavous93 said:
The two zip files contain 43 button icons each. One set is a glossy carbon look while the other has a carbon fiber infield with red boarded text. Both sets are .PNG files and if you have any software which will open them feel free to make some more and or change anything you wish. I made these from scratch based upon a tutorial I found on the internet and from hear on place them in the public domain so have at them.
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Just wanted to THANK YOU for posting your work here...great stuff!!
Was wondering if you might tell us what text icons you are using for your dock?? I am talking about the dock in the 3rd and 4th image you posted in the original/first post...
THANKS!!
Those are called "Manup's Simple Word Icons"
Im not established here enough to post links but if you google it you will find it. there are 116 in the pack
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Added the psd file for both types of the carbon button icons. Feel free to make your own by using photo shop or similar software. Just edit the text, reposition it if needed and export the new image. Exporting the image will reduce the file size a lot and help with phone performance.
Included buttons say Market
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First of all....VERY nice work. Nice and clean. Second..I downloaded the .psd zip and when I opened it, I didn't find the .psd....only the market.png files (one red and one black). I assume this was an accident, but I wanted to make an icon for TapaTalk. So far your one of the very few that have done TechBuzz and I thank you for that. If you would be so kind to either verify the .psd file and re upload it or make a TapaTalk icon, I would be very greatful. Thank You.
lilcdroid
These are beautifull! Some green one would be cool too.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
These look sick! Do you mind if I use some of these in my theme? I might alter them a little to match. Good job!
no problem, do as you will. I put them here for anyone who can use them.
Chris
Hi...
I did not see this posted in the threads so I am putting a link for anyone interested in playing with the Asus Widgets with their DS7s.
Just to let everyone know, I did not create or mod any of the widgets so I am not taking any credits for the work. Just providing a link for some cool widgets.
Anyway, I tried all the widgets posted on the link and every one of them work good for my setup. I am using ICS B4 with dpi set at 120 on my DS7 Wifi. I am sure this will work with other versions of DS7s.
I am not sure, however, if this will work with roms other than ICS roms. I have used variations of these widgets with HC before so most of these should work.
Please follow directions on the OP of the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1592068
All these widgets need to be copied to the /system/app folder. Permissions need to be set to rw_r__r__. Reboot and enjoy. Email, DeskClock (more of a simple date widget), Asus weather and task manager widgets will now be selectable in your list of widgets.
You will probably want to back up the original apps (EmailGoogle.apk, ExchangeGoogle.apk and deskclockGoogle.apk) into another location for safe keeping in case something goes wrong.
One trick though is that ICS version I have has these system apps named as "EmailGoogle.apk, ExchangeGoogle.apk" where as the files from the link are named Email.apk & Exchange.apk. Renamed these to match the naming convention of the files you are replacing. I left them as they are and Email app would not work. Renamed it to match and works fine now.
Deskclock on the otherhand, does not seem to care what it's called.
For the Asus Weather widget you need to perform a simple task. If you are using DPI other than 120, you need to temporarily change your DPI to 120 in order to save your desired settings (C vs F, location & refresh rate) inside the widget.
At DPI set to 120, you can see a sliver of the "Save" button on the corner at portrait mode. Hit this with your desired settings. Once the settings are saved, you can go back to your original DPI and the widget will still work with your new settings.
So... enjoy...
Hello everybody,
I'm trying to figure out if I can create a EmotionUI theme which also changes the icons of individual apps.
Is this possible?
I know some system icons are named as for example: com.android.browser.png
Would I simply have to find the name for the app icon and change it to for example: com.whatsapp.png?
I don't know how to find these values if this is the way to go.
But I would very much like my theme to be able to change ALL icons I could possibly make for the apps I have, not just the system icons.
Also is there some sort of emotionui forum this question should be posted? I couldn't find it...
EDIT: I also found out I am unable to change theme. I can change the appearance of the current theme I'm using by taking stuff from other theme's, but when I apply a other theme the theme will stay on the current one and doesn't switch. This includes the lockscreen theme and some other things I wish to still change like fonts and such.
(This might have something to do with me soft bricking my phone found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ascend-p7/help/ive-soft-bricked-phone-p7-l10-t3258350)
EDIT2: Okay it seems like this method is working. I just use an apk extractor to check which value an app has. For whatsapp this was indeed com.whatsapp.png which worked. However for com.android.vending.png which is google playstore, that one doesn't seem to work. I would like to find out why...
This way I can have all my icons in a custom theme
EDIT3: after my factory reset in my other post I couldn't change the themes anymore.