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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
I have taken Kevlar Mash v1.69
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701283
plus the Circle Battery
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702663&highlight=circle+battery
(Both made by droidkevlar) and combined them into one theme.
All credit is due to droidkevlar for making both themes I just combined them and changed the color of the battery to match. I dont know if anyone will even like this or use it but this is my first contribution to the droid community and my first theme so I hope you like it.
I have added the screenshot below the file. Not much but It's a start. Let me know if anyone can think of any improvements.
Also note that this has only been tested on the Droid Eris so I do not know if it will work on other phones but no matter what phone you have DO A NANDROID BACKUP!!!
Disclaimer: If you brick your phone its your fault. I hate it for you but I am not responsible. You are doing this at your own risk.
Who cares if only 1 person likes it. We have another themer on board. Now get to making more, lol.
Cant wait to see a screenie.
ironically, i did this myself last week
BUT i flashed a new rom and changed my theme to incorporate a bunch of things i saw in themes/roms that i liked.
200 views?
Over 200 views and no one has any tips for me for future themes. No posotive or negative feedback on how it looks or if it works. Anything?
atta boy!
droiderisuser said:
Over 200 views and no one has any tips for me for future themes. No posotive or negative feedback on how it looks or if it works. Anything?
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It looks pretty good dude, just keep on tinkering around and you'll be golden
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It looks pretty good dude, just keep on tinkering around and you'll be golden
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ive been having trouble getting any kevlar to work on my droid does rom, if a fix for incompatible rom is there that would be an awesome fix.also itd be cool to have more all around themes.i wish i knew how to... incorparation of dialer would be cool, thanks for the share tho
I love the blue theme! I downloaded Aloysius 2.0.1 v12 and added this theme. This is my first experience with rooting, and I'm loving it. Everyone has been so helpful.
Any way to get the battery percentage in the notification bar circle?
Also, since the blue is working so well, any way to get a blue message icon too? When I tap letters on the keyboard, they turn green. It would be cool to get that blue too!
Great job!
for some reason the signal bar will not change for me. Could be the ROM I'm using
does the circle battery go over the checkered bar or does it have a black square on the end?
It has a black square I will be fixing this in the next update along with some other new things I am working on.
That's what I got switched to kevlar for the time being. Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the update
Ok folks, my friend just got a hero and we were talking about why to root. I showed him several ROMs from this site and all the cool themes. We got to talking about how cool it would be if there was a STEAMPUNK themed ROM out there.
Here's the rub... I SUCK at theming.
I looked at the "buufed" rom and I like some of the style, but it's just not quite what I'm looking for. Props to the developer of that ROM because it's very thorough. This is the depth I'd like the Steampunk theme to have, but I just don't know how to do it. I've never built a ROM from the ground up, so I don't even know where to start.
Is anyone out there interested in a project like this, or could someone help me know what to do?
Thanks!
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A steam punk theme would be pretty awesome
It has begun...
Ok... I have a great deal of respect for all you devs and themers out there. This is a beast. Time-consuming and not very forgiving...
I have started working on my steampunk theme. Here are some screenshots of what I've done so far. By no means is this a complete theme. I am using ZenHeroFX 2.0 by nfinitefx45 as my base. Credit to all artists/devs for their work.
I have themed the notification pull-down as well, but I don't have a screenie of that yet. Also, I themed the stock sense rosie, but (again) no screencap yet. I'm curious what y'all think...
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Looks cool so far.
Wow. You're a fast learner! Here are some clear notification bar icons that I made. You can use them so that the black squares wont show up around the icons in the notification bar. Just unzip the zip file, and you'll see the folders that the icons are supposed to go into. Good luck!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqe4mm2znhh <---- clear notification icons
(when I say clear, I mean that they are white with a clear background)
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Wow. You're a fast learner! Here are some clear notification bar icons that I made. You can use them so that the black squares wont show up around the icons in the notification bar. Just unzip the zip file, and you'll see the folders that the icons are supposed to go into. Good luck!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqe4mm2znhh <---- clear notification icons
(when I say clear, I mean that they are white with a clear background)
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Awesome! Thanks. That file is really helpful! I'll post more screencaps when I can do some more work on the theme.
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This is looking really good. Here's another theme I found a while back that has some of the same elements of csrom and your current build. I've never used it, but maybe something in there will help you, or maybe this dev can help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478570
wow! this looks ... awesome! not usually an "extreme theme" kinda guy, but this I would use!
sadly though, I am using CM6 or AOSP, so would not actually end up using it, but I will be watching this thread for S&Gs anyway. the end result should look spectacular.
if I could add one "suggestion"? Get rid of the "branding" (SteamMod in big letters on the lockscreen?), I would think ppl would rather have something less intrusive in the look. I know I would. something clean and mechanical. just a IMHO kinda suggestion, great work regardless!
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This is looking really good. Here's another theme I found a while back that has some of the same elements of csrom and your current build. I've never used it, but maybe something in there will help you, or maybe this dev can help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478570
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Thanks for the link. There is some good stuff I might be able to use in there... credit to the creator of course!
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wow! this looks ... awesome! not usually an "extreme theme" kinda guy, but this I would use!
sadly though, I am using CM6 or AOSP, so would not actually end up using it, but I will be watching this thread for S&Gs anyway. the end result should look spectacular.
if I could add one "suggestion"? Get rid of the "branding" (SteamMod in big letters on the lockscreen?), I would think ppl would rather have something less intrusive in the look. I know I would. something clean and mechanical. just a IMHO kinda suggestion, great work regardless!
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No problem-o... I appreciate the suggestion. Funny thing, too... I was using some of the mods from this on my daily use, and I thought "I need to take off that lettering 'cuz it's getting on my nerves." I'm just going to use it as the splash screen when sense loads rather than on the lock screen.
I have to take a break from this for a couple of days, but hopefully I can work on it some next week. Here's where I'm going to have most of my problems... DISTRIBUTION. I can theme my own phone b/c I know what I'm editing... I just am not sure how to make it so others can use it without bricking their phone. Any ideas? I hate Metamorph... was thinking more of a flashable zip? Or maybe just a themed version of a full ROM? ??
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I may be way off, but I'm a Hero user and digital scrap "designer". I have photographed and extracted some Steampunk watch parts that you are welcome to use if you like for your theme.
http://www.scrappincop.com/search/label/Steampunk
The DL links are right below the pics for each post. Again, if I'm way off and you think my stuff sucks, disregard this post!
I love your theme btw!
I have abandoned this project... it was too big for me to take on. If anyone wants to pick this up...?
mbuchholz said:
I have abandoned this project... it was too big for me to take on. If anyone wants to pick this up...?
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that's too bad, one theme I was really looking forward to.
and no, dont know diddle about theming.
Hey guys and girls, i am new here but i wanted to post because i couldn't find anything on what direction i need to go in, here is what I want to do. I have a nexus 6 and I want the older moto X or moto E look, like the signal bars and the full icon setup wrapped in a rom based off older android or even kitkat but i want the original lockscreen I will post a picture of what I'm trying to do. Keep in mind i am new and have no clue where to start. I can dual boot my machine with Ubuntu or other flavor of linux if need be. Any information in the right direction would be great. Also just a heavy themed rom of lollipop would work but i hate aftermarket launchers.
To get this you will only be looking at theming. No drivers exist for this device that support the n6. Not impossible but would take a lot of development work that no-one would be willing to do.
After market launcher will be the only way to get that home screen
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To get this you will only be looking at theming. No drivers exist for this device that support the n6. Not impossible but would take a lot of development work that no-one would be willing to do.
After market launcher will be the only way to get that home screen
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well i will look at tutorials because all i have is time and if it takes me a while then so be it. I hate that motorola went away to this new theme, i really was thinkin i was getting a theme like you see there except the signal bars being white. thanks for that update
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well i will look at tutorials because all i have is time and if it takes me a while then so be it. I hate that motorola went away to this new theme, i really was thinkin i was getting a theme like you see there except the signal bars being white. thanks for that update
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You're not really going to find a good tutorial on how to build legacy ROMs for a new device. Not to be funny, but the only asset that will help with this is a huge amount of android development experience to get a fully working legacy ROM. Probably more experience than most people at XDA have here. Its really a job for an expert.
This "theme" is all Google, nothing to do with Motorola. We have pure android and this is what it looks like. If you want to theme status bar icons, look into xposed modules. Surely some can do that for you.
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You're not really going to find a good tutorial on how to build legacy ROMs for a new device. Not to be funny, but the only asset that will help with this is a huge amount of android development experience to get a fully working legacy ROM. Probably more experience than most people at XDA have here. Its really a job for an expert.
This "theme" is all Google, nothing to do with Motorola. We have pure android and this is what it looks like. If you want to theme status bar icons, look into xposed modules. Surely some can do that for you.
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I got ya thanks
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.
12MaNy said:
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