Hi,
This is probably not possible on a non-rooted phone, but just wanted to ask in case I missed something in my searching. I bought a theme for my S6 (Etheral Wolf) and just want to make some mods to a couple images. I realize that the apk is not visible on a stock phone, but wondered if anyone has figured out a way to possibly capture it as it's being downloaded, or some other back door method. I sent an email to the dev already about the possibility of some color options I want to change but no reply so I am trying here.
Any help is much appreciated.
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I usually make a custom wallpaper for my lockscreen or homescreen everytime I switch a rom but so far they are pretty elementary mostly because I have no idea what the hell I am doing lol. I am on a mac so I am working in GIMP but I have a few things I cant figure out. I am uploading a picture of what I have so far. I would like the black areas around the pictures to be semi-transparent and the edges of the pictures themselves to be rounded slightly to give it a smoother feel. I will upload the individual pictures also. I would much rather learn to do it myself but I understand if for whatever reason no one wants to show me. Believe me its not the end of the world. Just something I like to have so when I pull my phone out at work I can see my family. That is me, my wife, and daughter,by the way. ....oh I also wanted a small slightly-less transparent box around the time and smaller but proportional boxes around the sprint and date. I know its alot but I got this image in my head of the perfect lockscreen and not a clue on how to get it to the phone lol.
oh and the reason I posted this in CDMA and not themes and applications was because I wasnt sure if to get the transparency it would have to be update.zip style and I wasnt sure if it made a difference if the phone it was being flashed on was CDMA or GSM. Oh and I am on modaco 2.0
I've got the photo shop experience for this, but I can't seem to find the images in com.htc.resources.apk or lockscreen.apk that need to be edited. If you can point out which images control the lock screen, I will help you with this.
I'll write a quick how to later when I have a linux box/gimp at my hands.
I was just looking into this myself. I know that any overlays are a file known as lockscreen.topedge. I am not good with Photo shop so I havent tried but I downloaded a lockscreen and extracted the .apk and found that image to be the overlay. You could create a picture and use the wand function to single out the background, add transparency to it. I wish i had to the time to mess around with it but work isnt the place unfortunately.
kbizzle said:
but work isnt the place unfortunately.
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I wish work wasn't the place for this kind of stuff
Well it would be if i owned a laptop. Lol Hopefully I can dig in tonight or tomorrow and see what I can do.
The 1st part of what u need I can probably help with, u want the black background semi transparent and the pictures of you and your family rounded a bit correct? That's what I understood from there. The second part I'm not so sure of still
I see in gimp that there is a menu layer ->transparency but I cant see how to make certain regions transparent and if I try to make the whole image semi transparent I do not know how to preserve that transparency through saving, transferring and applying the image to the phone. I figured it would be better off as an overlay as NOJs lockscreens are but I am unexperienced in update.zip and how to sign and package them. I could push them via adb but I am not sure where to push overlay images to the lockscreen. Thanks for all of the help yall are giving me I really appreciate it. This stuff can get frustrating nice to have helpful people in the community.
I am not sure if you are willing to pay a few bucks for it, but i know that Noj is taking requests for custom locksreens for a small donation.
You can find Noj's custom lockscreen request @ Flipz's GeekFor.Me HERE
p.s. I would love to see someone write a quick tutorial on which files need to be edited to make our own lockscreens.
Im really hoping to learn how to do it myself I'll go broke as much as I change the pictures on my lockscreen(about twice a week) lol
The reason you are having issues is due to you probably not following a correct workpath in PShop/GIMP. Use layers/masks/etc.
really he would make u pay money for a little project -___-, well since i dont work today let me take a shot @ this, ill post up what i done later
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I am not sure if you are willing to pay a few bucks for it, but i know that Noj is taking requests for custom locksreens for a small donation.
You can find Noj's custom lockscreen request @ Flipz's GeekFor.Me HERE
p.s. I would love to see someone write a quick tutorial on which files need to be edited to make our own lockscreens.
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I stumbled coincidentally in this thread. I wrote a tut for Desire HD recently, since this mod is one of the easiest around anyway. This should answer all your questions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907477
Hi Im not that big in the Android community yet but I just wanted to tell you guys I am working on a Launcher for Windows 8 with built in windows 8 style applications and layout. For all you non-tablet users I highly suggest sticking with your oun launcher because this is desgined for tabs. If you want anything in this let me know and post a list. Also anyone who wants me to add their tiles I will gladly do so for I am running out. I will be posting screenshots as I build it too. Thanks!
Heres the one screenshot I got really fast that I took with my phone. Ill get a better one up later tonight possably. I would also appreciate people leaving suggestions and items for me to put in it.
There is also a theme version of this im making for ADW Launcher. Comment if you want me to make one for your launcher. I am also going to release some more photos latter of my progress. If theres anything you want me to add or change just leave a comment, they are much appreciated thanks!
This looks great! ,
If only you made one for phones...
If I get more requests for a phone version I can scale it down and change the layouts a bit and make it for smaller screens. Im posting more screenshots of the tablet version tonight.
One of the main reasons I bought a Samsung phone finally, was the fact that I could change the way TW looked (I hate the colors they use). The black theme called Cogul was perfect, and I am unable to find it. Is there any way to still get this? Anyone know if it will be back on the Samsung store?
Thanks.
As far as I know we saw the video and posts for it from some tech sites, but I never saw it on my actual device yet. I got mine as soon as it came out on VzW and my buddy has the T-Mo reg S6 and doesn't have the theme either. I assumed the update hasn't come yet.
If you're impatient like me (lol); use Nova and just change the icons... similar effect. I use a black background and icons "3K SR black.."
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One of the main reasons I bought a Samsung phone finally, was the fact that I could change the way TW looked (I hate the colors they use). The black theme called Cogul was perfect, and I am unable to find it. Is there any way to still get this? Anyone know if it will be back on the Samsung store?
Thanks.
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see the link below
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/31sk6w/samsung_prepping_a_lot_of_galaxy_s6_themes/
So here is a black and blue theme i have been working on,I will be updating it and fixing some things. I also will be changing some things around when i get some more free time. I also will be changing some more icons in the near future.I am definitely no pro and this is the second theme i have every done . I will try to help if you have any problems but just keep in mind i am not a expert. I also think that this will only work on at&t galaxy s6. Someone had tried to do on another carrier and it didn't work and there was a lot of things that weren't working. If you want to try it i would make sure you have everything backed up just in case you run into problems.
I have the framework and system UI themed as well as i had to change a few things around in settings apk to make stuff work correct.I will be putting a link in post 2 for my dropbox to download it with instructions. Alot of people have helped me figure some things out and without there help i probably wouldn't have been able to do this. I also fixed a few things after screenshots.Illchange them up tomorrow.
I wanted to thank everyone for the help. Cambunch for all the help over pms,gaming wild for letting me use some of his apps and dazed and confused for letting me put his keyboard into my theme and for giving me a flashable zip. i wanted to thank Thebear j koss for helping me with a few thingsThanks and you can find there links below
Cambunch--here
Gaming wildisire--here
Dazed and confused--here
Instructions for installing,
You need to have the urban theme installed from the theme store. After you apply that you can flash my theme. First you should make a backup of your system ui,framework,settings and mms apps just in case you do something wrong or dont like the theme. I have those themed as well to match the theme i made.I was going to try to give options but i wanted to post theme and dont have time to do options. I also have the 3 minit battery mod built into the theme. You need to install those 2 apks first before you flash my stuff with flashfire. Everything will be inside the dropbox folder i post. i tested myself on my phone and everything worked fine. I don't think it will work on another carrier cause i had people test and some of the stuff didnt work so im assuming some of the other carriers are diffrent. When i get some time ill try to do options but as of right now its all or nothing . Here are the steps to flash everything but have some kinda backup just in case something goes wrong.
First download urban theme and apply,after that is done you should install the two 3minit battery apks. After those are installed i flashed the theme then rebooted then i flashed the other zip with everything else in it.The name of that zip is icon color mod. Everything should work fine.I tried on my phone 2x with no problems.
I will post some of the stock apks also just in case someone wants to go back to what they had before the theme. Feel free to write about any questions.
I will post link soon,i have to fix a few things
im on tmobile but got to say, looking good. would love just the stauts bar icons(in red), or even the ones u have now if u ever decide on just doing them and wanna throw a bone. They would look hot on my phone. Im sure many will want to go away from the stock look...i know i did. Anyways, keep up the awesome work
Just my personal opinion, but the toggles look tacky and dated. Make 'em clean and I'd be on board.
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Just my personal opinion, but the toggles look tacky and dated. Make 'em clean and I'd be on board.
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The toggles in pull-down or notification toggles. The noti. ones will be a option for a separate zip. I'm open to opinions. I'm having a few problems with a couple of things and been on computer at work for hours trying to figure some things out. As soon as I get them figured out I'll be updating op .
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The toggles in pull-down or notification toggles. The noti. ones will be a option for a separate zip. I'm open to opinions. I'm having a few problems with a couple of things and been on computer at work for hours trying to figure some things out. As soon as I get them figured out I'll be updating op .
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Notification shade. I'd avoid shading and texture.
These are some toggles i had used when on kitkat...sort of looked like real icons your using on your status bar..also what im using now. As well as my settings..These are from the avengers theme in the theme store...not bad for now til more hit the s6 forums...im sure with time ideas will come to mind to please if not all, some. But ur definitely on your way. I for 1 hate my staus bar icons... ant stand stock
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So I'm working on a black and blue theme for the s6. Alot will be themed including status bar icons,settings, lockscreen icons,messages, black notifications with blue text plus many others. It will have the center clock with 3 minit battery mod plus rotation on lock screen and a few other things.I've been working on it for a few days and have a few bugs to work out. Here is a few shots of what it will be looking like. Hopefully it will be done in 1 to 2 days.
Will update when done
Edit===I figured out the part I was stuck on. I have a few minor things to work out then will be updating thread with screenshots and downloads. It literally took me hours of trying things and some help from someone but hopefully it will be ready tomorrow or next day. I'm no pro and it takes me alot of time to do this.
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I see elements of Wicked Sensations theme that my buddy Dazed built. Make sure you give credit if borrowed.
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Just my personal opinion, but the toggles look tacky and dated. Make 'em clean and I'd be on board.
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So does your avatar. Lol
mikep2323 said:
The toggles in pull-down or notification toggles. The noti. ones will be a option for a separate zip. I'm open to opinions. I'm having a few problems with a couple of things and been on computer at work for hours trying to figure some things out. As soon as I get them figured out I'll be updating op .
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PM me if you need help with anything.
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I see elements of Wicked Sensations theme that my buddy Dazed built. Make sure you give credit if borrowed.
So does your avatar. Lol
PM me if you need help with anything.
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He's been helping me with stuff and getting credit. Where all using same base so some stuff will look the same. The only thing I'm using from his is the keyboard but I already asked. I'm not great at theming just trying to put something together for att s6 and i might need to take you up in the offer for help. I'll pm you thanks
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I see elements of Wicked Sensations theme that my buddy Dazed built. Make sure you give credit if borrowed.
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Good to see you man, it's been awhile. Ive been talking with mikep back and forth, so he's cool. Thanks for getting my back though. Hope all has been well with you.
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He's been helping me with stuff and getting credit. Where all using same base so some stuff will look the same. The only thing I'm using from his is the keyboard but I already asked. I'm not great at theming just trying to put something together for att s6 and i might need to take you up in the offer for help. I'll pm you thanks
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Looking good man. Ive said i wasn't good at theming before also, but i had some huge help from people on XDA and @12MaNy was one of them. He's pretty damn awesome. Keep up the awesome work man, your doing a fine job.
I got hurt at work and was out of commision,I will be working on the theme within the next few days.I apologize about the delay but sometimes stuff happens thats out of my control. I have been really swamped at work also so when i get some time i will be fixing some stuff and be posting.I also need someone that has a att galaxy s6 to test for me please.Thanks
I got the S6 Edge if that helps?
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i got hurt at work and was out of commision,i will be working on the theme within the next few days.i apologize about the delay but sometimes stuff happens thats out of my control. I have been really swamped at work also so when i get some time i will be fixing some stuff and be posting.i also need someone that has a att galaxy s6 to test for me please.thanks
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damn bro...wish you a speedy recovery
Wish you a full and fast recovery.
I have an AT&T Galaxy S6 if you still need a tester.
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I got hurt at work and was out of commision,I will be working on the theme within the next few days.I apologize about the delay but sometimes stuff happens thats out of my control. I have been really swamped at work also so when i get some time i will be fixing some stuff and be posting.I also need someone that has a att galaxy s6 to test for me please.Thanks
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Theme works on the Galaxy s6 edge?
Op updated with download, will be updating with more screenshots and with a list of what's themed later.
Theme looks good man. Hopefully that laundry list I PM'd you helped.
Some cute theme will be good
Hello,so i have been playing around with themes etc on my S20 FE. But i am trying to find themes that actually change the look and colour of the navigation panel icons. Are there any out there,or is that one area that you cant change on the stock firmware? Can anyone help a girl out here please
Wow... Tuff One! I thought I have seen something on this matter before. Not Sure if this may help. Look in the Galaxy Store, Themes.... or The Galaxy Store Theme app. >
That said, I am not 99% on if those Themes apps Will Actually do What you are wanting to Do....
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Wow... Tuff One! I thought I have seen something on this matter before. Not Sure if this may help. Look in the Galaxy Store, Themes.... or The Galaxy Store Theme app. >
That said, I am not 99% on if those Themes apps Will Actually do What you are wanting to Do....
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Hi,thank you. I actually did have a look on the Galaxy store,but there is very little there that is free to download and try. Of those that are,none did what i am looking for sadly. I am also not willing to pay for something,only to find thauit also does not do what i want. Hopefully someone will be able to help with something that is what i am hoping for
This is the only theming app that did anything useful for me. Take a look https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.vivid.hex.bodhi