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First off, I know there was a thread on this that was located somewhere in the HTC Dream/G1 section, but I can't seem to find that thread ever since the big change xda went through...
Anyways, I've been trying to learn how to theme, I'm a beginner, and I wanna do this for education purposes. Can someone point me in the right direction to began with? (like a guide or what-not)
Currently I have the SDK starter kit from Google/developer.android.com. Are there any other guides, or anyone here willing to teach?
im a beginner too but to make a theme is not so difficult.. you must have only patience and a good know of photoshop (or the gimp if you use linux)..
then, just take an apk only for an example.. mm.. Launcher.apk!! rename it to Launcher.apk.zip and u will see several directory, one of this is res..
extract to desktop and you will see all the launcher images..
the only thing you have to do is replace them with your own images (same dimension and format, png..)
once you done that.. reopen Launcher.apk.zip and replace this your new images with the old one and finally rename again to Launcher.apk
do this with every apks and framework-res.apk too cos here there are a lot of images of android like the battery icon or smileys (the one of the sms's) and much more, also the top bar..)
then, if u use metamorph just follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
or if you want use the update.zip you must first read this
how to sign .zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473580
if u use metamorph u must only copy the file u want to replace..
else if u want the update.zip u must copy every file into apks, then sign..
if into the zip file you want to add both app and framework and font too.. you must add a directory called " com ".. u can find this directory in any theme you download, its in the " meta-inf" directory
ok??? its not so difficult trust in me..
i found this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467639 ..
...wrote in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=468254
maybe it can help you more..
Thank's that's exactly what I'm looking for, I owe you big time
but what about the notification bar?
u can find notification bar into framework-res.apk under the drawable and drawable-land folders..
the name of images are staus_background.png then bottombar.png and maybe another one.. anyway, thanks to cloverdale you must read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=606011
and download Black_Lite-v3.0.1 Full Theme.
here u can find the black notification bar (and many other thing..)
its a metamorph theme
I haven't tested it yet but it should work. make a nandroid backup before u apply this changes
alright, thanks for all the help, man
wow, great reply! so much for being a "beginner." i've been rooted and constantly looking around for new ways to mod my g1, and i still had NO clue how to theme or use metamorph. thanks!
dcheng11 said:
wow, great reply! so much for being a "beginner." i've been rooted and constantly looking around for new ways to mod my g1, and i still had NO clue how to theme or use metamorph. thanks!
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im a beginner but i learn quickly.. i was in your same point some weeks ago..
if u want learn something about theming or else just follow the link i wrote before. i used them to improve my knowledge about themes..
if u still have trouble, download:
1. any themes u want
2. a theme that use metamorph (like Black_Lite-v3.0.1 Full Theme for example)
u will see the difference
to use metamorph is simply.. download it from the market and then copy the zip file or directory u want into the AndroidThemes folder on ur sdcard (u will see this folder after u install metamorph)..
next step will be open metamorph and select the one .thm file.. done
the only thing u hav to remember is make a nandroid backup cos if u dont like the new themes u can simply go back (without flash the rom again..)
all u hav to do guys is read more and do more practice
Well I never thought I would find myself contributing anything to XDA-Dev but I liked these icons so much I decided to share!
These icons are either hand made by myself, or edited from various sources. They feature a transparent background, so they should work well with most statusbar's out there. I am currently working on finishing the blue style icons across the board, and perhaps the purple as well (like the battery).
I have tested these on VanillaEclaire 4 and FroydVillan 1.1, and these work without MetaMorph etc etc.
These are fairly simple to install:
- Pull your framework-res.apk (should be in /system/framework) to the folder of your choice.
- Open framework-res.apk with WinRAR or 7zip and navigate to res\drawable-mdpi (some may be called drawable-hdpi). Just find the .png files that match the ones in my zip files.
- Drag your favourite .png files into the WinRAR/7zip window and click OK to save
- Push updated framework-res.apk to your device and reboot. (adb remount, then, adb push ..., adb reboot)
- If you wish to include the gmail, email, or sms icons like in the screenshot, please also update gmail.apk, email.apk, mms.apk as appropriate!
Update: Pictures! Tons more icons!
Update 2: Vending.apk icons (Market download notifications) See post
Mass spam of the icons, pick and choose!
Disclaimer:
Please update the filenames of the .png's as appropriate. I have created/included several copies that can be used as you please, so the names don't always match the .apk files.
Please make backups before pushing to /system
I have read posts on this forum regarding editing .apk files and the need to re-sign them, or issues with endless reboots after editing .apk files. I used WinRAR and did not create a new framework file, only edited it. I have had 0 issues.
Mega pack attachment below contains all icons from the other 3 zip files!
Update: Pink/Purple pack!
Reserved.
Hopefully I can upload pictures now.
Credits:
istockphoto.com
psdgraphics.com
My brother for helping me learn to use photoshop!
I can't get it to work? this what I get
E:Wrong digest:
system/framework/framework-res.apk
E:Verification failed
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I'll keep trying.I really wanna see a purple battery instead of green or blue
<3
Hi Jen, sorry was this when you were pushing or pulling the file? Rebooting?
I use a vanilla rom, and the location of framework-res.apk is exactly where you mentioned. I use a program called "ADB File Explorer" to find things on my device.
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Hi Jen, sorry was this when you were pushing or pulling the file? Rebooting?
I use a vanilla rom, and the location of framework-res.apk is exactly where you mentioned. I use a program called "ADB File Explorer" to find things on my device.
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When I was pushing in files..
I haven't tried it since I last posted,just don't have the time at the momment i'll give it another try tomorrow..But im really excited on getting this to work <3 i've been looking for something like this for the longest.
Ok sounds good! If it keeps failing to push, try ADB file explorer:
http://code.google.com/p/adb-file-explorer/downloads/list
Jen, you're not repacking the apk are you? Just need to update, If you look at my sig i've made a video on how to update images on the phone, might help =o)
SpeeDemon, I really like your battery icons, would it be ok to use them on my next video? I'm making a video on how to change the look of the battery status bar icon and rather than making crappy images myself would like to use your ones, I would of course give credit to you for the icons.
.FxN
Hey, sure thing fxn, go wild!
Bump for huge update! Still more to come!!!
These are superb SpeeDemon! Mind if I use a few of them in a theme I'm looking into creating?
Beautiful! Gonna try them ASAP! Thanks!
Absolutely fantastic work, muchly appreciated!
I have one small request… Could you make a blue Alarm Clock status bar icon please? Its the only thing left white on my system and looks weird lol
Soul_Est said:
These are superb SpeeDemon! Mind if I use a few of them in a theme I'm looking into creating?
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Please, feel free, thank you!
SLX69 said:
Beautiful! Gonna try them ASAP! Thanks!
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Thank you! Lemme know how they work out. Especially if you have a dark statusbar as I havent tested them on dark.
shadowch31 said:
Absolutely fantastic work, muchly appreciated!
I have one small request… Could you make a blue Alarm Clock status bar icon please? Its the only thing left white on my system and looks weird lol
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How's this? Added some silver colour to the trim as it seems to fit the style.
That looks stunning!
By the way I'm using a black status bar and the electric blue set just fyi.
not working on my galaxy spica!! is there any resolution problem..
vineet.rox said:
not working on my galaxy spica!! is there any resolution problem..
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Can you please elaborate for me? Are you getting error messages?
How did you update your .apk files and push them back to your device?
Thanks for your interest in the icons!
HTC Desire
Hi, first of nice icons
Second, do I need to put another rom on my Desire ???
It's running with what ever it came with.
Dennis
can i push my framework.apk without adb?
like with root explorer?
kind regards DauL
[email protected] said:
Hi, first of nice icons
Second, do I need to put another rom on my Desire ???
It's running with what ever it came with.
Dennis
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Hi Dennis. These icons should work with most ROM's out there available for your device, rooted or otherwise. You will need to familiarise yourself with any of the various methods of pulling framework-res.apk from your phone, and placing the .png files into their correct folder (as outlined in my first post). Then you will need to update the file on the phone with your modified .apk (Google/Android call this "push").
x10i DauL said:
can i push my framework.apk without adb?
like with root explorer?
kind regards DauL
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If root explorer can pull a copy to your SD card, you may be able to pull it and just do a normal file copy to your PC. You would then need to push it back from SD > /system using root explorer. I have never used the app before, but I just googled it now and some screenshots hint at this possibility.
I would still suggest trying to get ADB working - it is worth the hassle and much quicker than mounting/unmounting an SD card all the time!
i made it with root explorer. I made a copy from the system folder to SD card. then i sent the file via bluetooth to my pc. then i replaced some pictures and clicked OK. after this i sent the framework-res.apk back to my device. then i copied this and pasted it in System/framework and replaced the old one.
and now i cant boot anymore.
it just shows the startupshow (modified) and then there is a black screen which is illuminated a little bit..
so what can I do?
hope for a quick answer.
kind regards from sad DauL
Hey Guys,
I have been running CyanogenMod 7 on my Milestone for a while now, and I love it! But I do think it could do with a little bit more of eye candy. So I was wondering, is there anyway to port the gingerbread window animations to CyanogenMod?
I have tried a few Metamorph tricks, but wasn't successful. I also heard about an app called AnimMod which is supposed to do this, but I cant try it out as I am not allowed to buy paid apps in my country. So, I would be glad if anyone posted a link to a working procedure for changing the window animations.
All windows animations are in the framework-res.apk under the res/anim folder.
You can replace those with the GB animation files and apply again. Please note that you need to replace only those that are there in both the framework files.
[email protected]
Thanks for the answer.
Where can I find the gingerbread animation files? I dont have the gingerbread ROM, so would it be possible to download the files from some place.
Also, I am curious to know, why weren't these animations implemented in the CyanogenMod in the first place. I would have thought most people would appreciate the better animations of Gingerbread.
Edit: I just watched a walkthrough, and it seems that the animations in CyanogenMod are the same as those in Gingerbread. Still, it would be nice to know where I can find some new animation files
Wow I forgot that I put this together.
I named it FlyIn_FlipOut because I combined the Flying animation with the Flip Animation.
I actually spent alot of time on it pinpointing specific things which was a pain in the ass.
Anyway, it's attached.
I hope that somebody thinks that it's neat
I have attached the animation xml files for the following animation effects.
Flip
Fold
Flying
Bounce
Blur
FroyoMOD ( animations found in Luca's FroyoMOD )
All you need to do is to copy it into the folder that i mentioned in the previous post and apply it again.
Thanks Guys.
I need some more info on how to do this thing properly:
1. Where is the framework-res.apk located? I found one in the system/ framework folder but it is named as framerwork-res-mot.apk.
2. How do i change the files? and finally how do i install the apk.
In short, it would be great if you could post the steps to modify CyanogenMod to incorporate the new animations.
@zeppelinrox: Good thing you came across this post then.
Anim mod is an easy way, i use it all the time
note\ require root and busy box installed
Goodluck
Good app. Does what I wanted.
I wud still like to try out zeppelinrox's version of the animation. So could someone pls post how I could do that.
hearts king101 said:
Anim mod is an easy way, i use it all the time
note\ require root and busy box installed
Goodluck
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Isn't anim mod a paid app? Please don't post download links of paid apps.
uptheironsrafi said:
Good app. Does what I wanted.
I wud still like to try out zeppelinrox's version of the animation. So could someone pls post how I could do that.
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Download the theme updater flashable template zip file from here.
Download and extract the contents of the zip file provided by Zeppe to your desktop.
Your framework-res.apk is in your /system/framework folder. Using 7zip or winzip, open framework-res.apk and replace the animation files in the /res/anim folder.
Copy the framework-res.apk into the /system/framework folder of the theme updater template zip file. Copy the template zip file into openrecovery/updates folder and apply in AOR after wiping dalvik/cache.
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Isn't anim mod a paid app? Please don't post download links of paid apps.
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I'm sorry
By the way, Can I get CM7 screen on and off animation work on stock rom ?????
Thanks, but you have not removed the app link.
Regarding screen on/off animation, not possible. Its a feature of GB and not easy to port to froyo.
[email protected]
sileshn said:
Thanks, but you have not removed the app link.
Regarding screen on/off animation, not possible. Its a feature of GB and not easy to port to froyo.
[email protected]
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Thanx for the answer
Regarding app > Removed
Sorry Again
Thanks for all the help man. Appreciate it a lot...
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..
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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))
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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
Ok guys i managed to place a video on the lockscreen of my p30 pro using custom themes (i created it with hwttool), now is anyone capable to create an app or something that edits hwt files and let me overwrite the video file so that i can change my lockscreen/wallpaper whenever i want without having to place it on pc, make it zip, extract, overwrite, rename back and replace on phone? i will post the hwt i created with the video inside so you can think on how we can use it to place videos on a lockscreen without so much hassle.
Don't fall in love with Sana btw xD
Hwt: https://filebin.net/0bfxj9imka4785b0
i added an apk here that you can try: https://filebin.net/0bfxj9imka4785b0 done with custom live wallpaper creator for windows but it give me the permission only to place it on the wallpaper.. i want the video to be put in the lockscreen like the theme do.. is there any other solution? why the theme can do it but the apk not?? is there some way to edit a livewallpaper apk to be put in lockscreen too?
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i added an apk here that you can try: https://filebin.net/0bfxj9imka4785b0 done with custom live wallpaper creator for windows but it give me the permission only to place it on the wallpaper.. i want the video to be put in the lockscreen like the theme do.. is there any other solution? why the theme can do it but the apk not?? is there some way to edit a livewallpaper apk to be put in lockscreen too?
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it would be awesome to have an apk version of this too.. is there an easy way to make an apk that installs the theme in the phone for easy sharing?
I managed to solve some of the problems above, at least for the apk that installs the theme on huawei (had to create it on kodular but has the theme inside, it can't install other themes outside himself) now i wanna know is there a way inside sana.hwt to change the wallpaper to a static image instead of a video? i tried to put there a image and rename it wallpaper.mp4 but it shows me a black screen.. on ext.properties there is only:
video_mode=1
wallpaper_video=wallpaper.mp4
what can i change to have a static image?
Great job
Can you put some videos like sea and waves etc...
Ofc you have just to rename Sana.Hwt to wawes.Zip extract to a folder, change inside description.xml the name of the theme to something like waves or sea, overwrite lock.Mp4 and wallpaper.Mp4 to any video you like, put all files back in the zip and change back name to .Hwt
Its not hard just a little tricky
I can do it for you if you can't alone but you have to find the video by yourself, possible with a resolution near to 1080x2160 if you want to have that good definition.
Can anyone mirror hwttool? It is taking a lot of time to download.
Reeb_Lam said:
Can anyone mirror hwttool? It is taking a lot of time to download.
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For windows? Downloaded in ~30 minutes.
If yes, I can mirror.
keekooceeaou said:
For windows? Downloaded in ~30 minutes.
If yes, I can mirror.
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Thanks but it got completed. It took me more than an hour