Hello,
I would like to customize the icons of a purchased design.
The HWT file is located at Huawei \ Themes \ .paid
Unfortunately I can not open the file even though I renamed it (* .zip).
What am I doing wrong?
you cannot edit it on phone or on pc? what error do you see? do you have the latest copy of winrar or 7z?
i never tried to open paid themes so it's possible they thought to some protection..
If you 'just' like to change your icon by keeping the others theme configuration, go in theme apps and in 'me' menu at bottom right and then 'personalise' (or something like that).
Here you'll be able to configure an other set of icon for current theme.
If you're looking to 'break' through and edit the objects inside.. Can't help you there.
But as said, must be some kind of sign/key package related thing.
Good luck
Tapa'DoC'eD
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Is there a way to change the name and icon of an app that has already been installed on a nonrooted G1?
Get BetterCut.
I knew bettercut worked for creating icons on the desktop but does it also work in the menu?
I would like to know about the name changing also. There's been some apps that just have long ass names! I don't need to see "Chee Wee's Screen Timeout App" when "Screen Timeout" or even "Timeout" would be much better to me
I am looking for this as well. Is there a way? Some of the apps I have installed just have their names cut in the menu and end with "...".
Is this possible without the source? I would like to change my security apps, the ones that I text and it gives me the location? I think a theif would see these apps and delete them after he steals the phone.
IIRC...
you need to unpack the .apk of the file and edit the part to change (icon or name [ i have no idea what they are called] and then rezip and resign and then install again.
Here's a link on how to do it for the ICONs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503007
How does one go about changing the text of certain things like the area in the dropdown notification and incorporating it into the theme?
Taking an existing theme and editing the files was cake.
However...
I ran into issues when i tried to add png icons the theme did not come with.
saved as the official name of the apk's icon.... com.xxxx.xxxx-x.png and placed it in the icons folder of the zipped theme.
wouldn't even display the theme in theme manager until i deleted any extra files I tried to add.
I made a theme. Open for criticism. It's my first time though, be gentle ....
For D1
forums.miui-dev.com/showthread.php?1224-THEME-D1-Black-and-Green&p=12203#post12203
DixieNormus said:
How does one go about changing the text of certain things like the area in the dropdown notification and incorporating it into the theme?
Taking an existing theme and editing the files was cake.
However...
I ran into issues when i tried to add png icons the theme did not come with.
saved as the official name of the apk's icon.... com.xxxx.xxxx-x.png and placed it in the icons folder of the zipped theme.
wouldn't even display the theme in theme manager until i deleted any extra files I tried to add.
I made a theme. Open for criticism. It's my first time though, be gentle ....
For D1
forums.miui-dev.com/showthread.php?1224-THEME-D1-Black-and-Green&p=12203#post12203
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You have to create a folder called icon. Your other icons for non stock programs go there.
your folders from (lets call it )the root of your zip file should read
com.android.launcher
com.android.mms (if you are changing the messaging theme)
framework
icon
preview
descriptions.xml
Also join miui-dev and click on themes, there is a guide there
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You have to create a folder called icon. Your other icons for non stock programs go there.
your folders from (lets call it )the root of your zip file should read
com.android.launcher
com.android.mms (if you are changing the messaging theme)
framework
icon
preview
descriptions.xml
Also join miui-dev and click on themes, there is a guide there
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The pre-existing theme already had an icon folder, to which i did place the files into, and labeled correctly. just wouldn't allow the theme to display afterwards
This guide is to help people start creating Themes for ADW and understand what they are doing.
Instead of just replacing images by unzipping an APK I will tell you how to create your own theme from scratch.
I had a real struggle to find all this and I now I want to share what I found out
I will provide you with links with content that you should read and write some things by myself.
How to : Setup your working environment
How to : Make your own theme
Where should I put my images/xml?
The drawables (images/xml) should be putted in the drawable folder as standard. If you want to have different images for different pixel density(xhdpi/hdpi/mdpi/ldpi) make the folders: drawable-xhdpi,drawable-hdpi,drawable-mdpi and drawable-ldpi.
the text behind the hyphen (-) is a configuration qualifier. Android looks for these and if it suits the specific device it will choose the drawables from that folder instead of from the default folder. If a resource android looks for isn't found in the special folder it will instead look in the default folder for it.
If you want different images for landscape mode you would need to create a folder called drawable-land and if you want different images when the device is both mdpi and in landscape you would create a folder called drawable-land-hdpi.
Find out more about resource qualifiers
How do I add my own icons?
Find the name of the icon you want to replace at Theme Icon Name Database
Place your own drawable in the right folder.
E.g. To change the icon for the Android stock browser in a hdpi device I would ad a file called com_android_browser_browseractivity.png in drawable-hdpi. If I want the same icon for all devices that uses my theme I could add the same icon in the folder drawable.
How do I export my theme for testing?
Right click on you project in Eclipse and select export. Click the Android folder and select Export Android Application. Press next and then next again. Choose "Use existing keystore". Press browse.
In windows find C:\Users\ENTER YOUR USERNAME HERE\.android\debug.keystore
In Linux and OS X I think it is in: ~/.android/debug.keystore
The Password is android.Press next.Choose "Use existing key".
Alias: androiddebugkey
Password:android
Press next. Press browse and choose your destination of the apk. Click Finish and you are done.
Help! ADW force closes and I can't uninstall the theme!
Look here for sulution
If there is something that needs to be added send me a PM or write a comment.
I will add: program to use to create the images and eventually a complete sample theme with documentation.
If you find the tutorial good, please post to bump the thread.
hello
can you tell me how i make one of CUSTOM DOCK using the v0.3 dock_pack.xml standard in the theme ?
thanks
Nice guide damn thats a big youtube video lol
Hi there. Just wondering if you have gotten multiple wallpapers into a theme , and if they look right on screen?
I can change the wallpaper in the theme but i want to have a couple to choose from. Also i have tried a wallpaper that has a built in 'dock' graphic at the bottom. When i add it to a theme the dock is completely below the bottom. Any hints?
i hate that if after done with my theme and it says application not installed.
somebody knows how to fix it?
Customizing an app with icons of choice:
App considered in example: Settings.apk
Archive software: winrar
Image editor: GIMP Portable
Download and install software needed, if not already present:
An image editor that lets you work on images, a little advanced preferred so the transparency of icons is not lost. I used GIMP portable version since this won't create any registry entries and would be un-intrusive on my system.
Winrar to extract files from the app.
Copy the Settings.apk from /system/app folder to some temp folder, say /sdcard/temp using an app like Root Explorer
Connect the phone to computer and copy this app from temp folder to computer
Download and install winrar on computer
Note: I used winrar, you can use any archive manager of your choice as long as you can open the apk file with it
Open Settings.apk with winrar
Enter the folder "res"
You will find a few folders here. Copy the folder "drawable-hdpi" to desktop.
Open this folder and turn on image previews.
This folder contains the icons used in the app. Select the icons you want to update.
Creative part here: Search for icons that appeal to you, or you feel would appeal to public if you plan to release it public. Don't worry abt the size, but ensure they are atleast 96x96.
Sizes as per my preference:
App icon as seen in app drawer: 96x96
Internal icons in settings: 64x64
The (b) above may not always hold good. You could try with one size, and then try resizing to best fit the app you are working on.
Open the icon you downloaded in GIMP and resize it.
On toolbar: Image --> Scale Image --> Type in the width and height you want (pref in pixels to be accurate) and click "Scale"
Save the file.
Give this file the same name as the icon you want to replace.
Repeat steps 11 through 13 to resize all the icons you want to replace.
Please make sure the icon that is visible in app drawer is atleast 96x96.
Copy these new icons into the "drawable-hdpi" folder overwriting the existing files.
Open Settings.apk with winrar
Enter the folder "res"
Enter the folder "drawable-hdpi"
Drag and drop all the icons in our "drawable-hdpi" on desktop into this folder in winrar
Close winrar (it is auto saved).
Move the "drawable-hdpi" to recycle bin (do not delete it at this point)
Open Settings.apk again in winrar, and extract the "drawable-hdpi" folder to desktop.
Open this folder and make sure all the icons are present in it as per the updating you just did.
Move this file to phone to some location say /sdcard/temp
Open root explorer and move this file to /system/app
You might consider backing up the current Settings.apk file to Settings.bak before copying the new file there (it is always recommended to backup the existing app in case you wanted to revert)
Thats' it. You now have a new look settings app.
*** All standard 'messing with system outcomes' disclaimers apply ***
Word of caution. Non stock apps may not update correctly in the market after doing this.
whiteguypl said:
Word of caution. Non stock apps may not update correctly in the market after doing this.
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I don't think this could cause an issue 'cos all I am updating here are some images, not any XML or anything.
Edit: I haven't so far tried it on any apps I bought from market so far.
Great write up...
Thanks for doing this...It takes the mystery out of changing things around some.
Mac
I was actually looking into this and am very glad you put up a tutorial. Thanks a lot!
If you simply want to change the app icon on the homescreen as opposed to the app drawer, download Desktop VisualizeR. Great and simple app that allows you to pick and choose icons for different apps. Really fast to do if all you want is home screen and don't care about app drawer.
danrubi said:
I was actually looking into this and am very glad you put up a tutorial. Thanks a lot!
If you simply want to change the app icon on the homescreen as opposed to the app drawer, download Desktop VisualizeR. Great and simple app that allows you to pick and choose icons for different apps. Really fast to do if all you want is home screen and don't care about app drawer.
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Yea. Changing just the home screen icon can be done even through Launcher Pro shortcuts. This changes the icon whole. This way it gets changed with the new one in the drawer, and retains the new one even when u create a shortcut wherever u want.
nice write up diablo.
this will help people who might want to make a theme, or customize their phone or whatever, but have no idea where to start.
di11igaf said:
nice write up diablo.
this will help people who might want to make a theme, or customize their phone or whatever, but have no idea where to start.
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Thanks dilli.
Did u like my settings app customizations? Would it be worth considering to put them into our green and blue themes?
Nice write up but for making only minor changes, such as with swapping out a few images, isn't it much easier and faster to just use ninjamorph?
newter55 said:
Nice write up but for making only minor changes, such as with swapping out a few images, isn't it much easier and faster to just use ninjamorph?
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This is assuming with no tools. Just the basic editors. And like I said, this is my first step, and I don't even know any tools.
im trying to install these signal bars.
ive tried following these steps but going into framework-res instead of apps for the signal bars, but when i went to paste the folder back into the framework-res / res folder it just made a copy outside of the framework-res and nothing has changed
bignate78 said:
ive tried following these steps but going into framework-res instead of apps for the signal bars, but when i went to paste the folder back into the framework-res / res folder it just made a copy outside of the framework-res and nothing has changed
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Open framework-res.apk in winrar. Browse to the folder u want within winrar. Drag and drop the files there.
If u can wait abt an hour, I can upload my version of customized 3.0 FF ROM. Incidentally I have customized a couple icons in framework-res.apk, and happen to include the same signal icons. U could use my framework apk if u wanted to.
Will this change anything on my phone besides the signal bars?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
bignate78 said:
Will this change anything on my phone besides the signal bars?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Nope. Only a few more icons here n there like changing some icons to green that were initially with no color. Changed the sync icon. Rest all the same.
Unrar the file and u will get an apk file. Copy this into /system/framework folder on ur phone using an app like root explorer, and reboot immediately (ignore any FCs).
Cause I dnt want to change what's done to my phone besides the signal bars.
And thanks a ton for the help!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
bignate78 said:
Cause I dnt want to change what's done to my phone besides the signal bars.
And thanks a ton for the help!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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U can extract the files from the apk and compare the images between existing and this one. Hardly any changes.
Let me recall:
1. Sync icons
2. Wifi icons
3. Some icons color changed to green, and some error icons to orange (these were colorless earlier)
diablo009 said:
U can extract the files from the apk and compare the images between existing and this one. Hardly any changes.
Let me recall:
1. Sync icons
2. Wifi icons
3. Some icons color changed to green, and some error icons to orange (these were colorless earlier)
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ok cool let me look at them and if i like them could you possably change the colors?
bignate78 said:
ok cool let me look at them and if i like them could you possably change the colors?
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is there anyway i can send my framework and have you change the bars and basically change what would be green in yours to blue in mine?
I haven't seen anything about this anywhere else yet, so if this is common knowledge just ignore it.
This won't let you change the spacing of the clock or from a 12h to a 24h clock, so you have to create a theme using the format you want first, and then we can change the font from there. I'm not totally sure if you need root for this or not, my phone is rooted and I was using root browser to get to the files.
First, get your theme set up how you'd like it, besides the font that is. The first picture attached is an example of my first font swap theme before I did the swap.
Second, find the two fonts that you want to use and download them.
Next, navigate to sdcard/Android/data/com.omnitel.appcessory.gear.watchstyler.manager/theme/(what you named the theme we're editing)/texts/fonts. See what the font files in this folder are named, and rename the fonts you just downloaded to the corresponding font you want to change. For example, the clock font in the first image is named debussy.ttf, and the one I replaced it with is named varsity.ttf, but i renamed it to debussy.ttf so the app would see the same file name and substitute that font file for the one it originally uses. Same thing for the date font.
Last, move those different font files you want for the clock and date to the fonts folder we were looking at before, replacing the font files that were originally there. They should show up fine now, like they do in the second picture I've attached. Note that your preview in the app will not change, and I haven't messed with trying to get it to update, although I imagine it might update if you delete the PRV_IMG.png in your theme's folder.
If anyone has any questions or wants more pictures I will answer whenever I can, it should be pretty self explanatory though.
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I haven't seen anything about this anywhere else yet, so if this is common knowledge just ignore it.
This won't let you change the spacing of the clock or from a 12h to a 24h clock, so you have to create a theme using the format you want first, and then we can change the font from there. I'm not totally sure if you need root for this or not, my phone is rooted and I was using root browser to get to the files.
First, get your theme set up how you'd like it, besides the font that is. The first picture attached is an example of my first font swap theme before I did the swap.
Second, find the two fonts that you want to use and download them.
Next, navigate to sdcard/Android/data/com.omnitel.appcessory.gear.watchstyler.manager/theme/(what you named the theme we're editing)/texts/fonts. See what the font files in this folder are named, and rename the fonts you just downloaded to the corresponding font you want to change. For example, the clock font in the first image is named debussy.ttf, and the one I replaced it with is named varsity.ttf, but i renamed it to debussy.ttf so the app would see the same file name and substitute that font file for the one it originally uses. Same thing for the date font.
Last, move those different font files you want for the clock and date to the fonts folder we were looking at before, replacing the font files that were originally there. They should show up fine now, like they do in the second picture I've attached. Note that your preview in the app will not change, and I haven't messed with trying to get it to update, although I imagine it might update if you delete the PRV_IMG.png in your theme's folder.
If anyone has any questions or wants more pictures I will answer whenever I can, it should be pretty self explanatory though.
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thanks for cool stuff......plz can you proved the varsity.ttf
I got it from Dafont . com, they have a lot of other fonts there too. (sorry can't link because I don't have the required posts yet, but you should be able to find it.)