I'm just wanting to change up some font colors and grahics on a rom I have. I was told Eclipse was the way to go, so I set up an Android Dev machine with all the plugins and recommended tools. Now what?
Since no one is willing or able to help, could someone or a Dev be so kind to get me the correct xml file that will change the top title bar fonts to white instead of black. I will put the file in the rom and re-sign it myself.
I am by no means any good at theming, I fail pretty hard, but this might help. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535630
Also, maybe try posting in the theme forum. Good luck.
There are different xml files for different stuff. Check out colorchange app. It works with cyanogen to change all stuff. Much easier that the xml stuff we used to have to do. Pm me if you have any specific questions.
If you search for colorchange or even posts by me you will find it. When I turn my pc on later I will post a link if required.
Thanks for the info mates (MontAlbert and bcrook). I will check out the colorchange app. One day I will find some write ups on Elclipse and android rom programming. Will let you know how the app worked out, MontAlbert.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535630
long thread to read through but it has allthe answers you need.
MontAlbert said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=535630
long thread to read through but it has allthe answers you need.
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Thank you for this. I will have a read later tonight. And thanks for your help. I did find the file you were refering too but am lost on if it is flashed to the phone or loaded into my dev system.
zeroplace said:
Since no one is willing or able to help, could someone or a Dev be so kind to get me the correct xml file that will change the top title bar fonts to white instead of black. I will put the file in the rom and re-sign it myself.
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You probably want to ask these questions in the Android dev group(s) on Google groups. The digests I get every day indicate there is a lot of activity there.
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Sorry for such a "noob" question, but how do you install "cab" files? Do you click on them when in active-sync or do you have to cut-n-paste them somewhere?
Just wondering because I wanted to install several programs in Vp's "add-on" list but not sure how? I tried clicking on one and it didn't do anything?
Just copy the cab to your device and then open your file explorer on your device, find the cab, and double click it. It's that simple
Read the wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
And enjoy your new toy
Moderator.... shouldn't this thread be locked? Not a WM6 related question...
wreckerdude said:
Sorry for such a "noob" question, but how do you install "cab" files? Do you click on them when in active-sync or do you have to cut-n-paste them somewhere?
Just wondering because I wanted to install several programs in Vp's "add-on" list but not sure how? I tried clicking on one and it didn't do anything?
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Hi
U can install CAB files by two ways
1. Copy files to your device and double click
2. Download prgm CabViaSync u can directly install it form your desktop
http://www.modaco.com/Vista-WMDC-compatible-CAB-t248516.html
copy the cab file into your device itself ,that's all and double click on it on ppc
To copy it ,connect your device ,when activesync sync , u can click on explore button ,it will open ur device then just copy and paste
Where do you copy it to on the device? The Program menu? And then click on it from there?
I posted it here because I'm using WM6 although it's the same I gather with WM5. Sorry if it's in the wrong thread.
Thanks everyone. I'll try it.
Again, sorry if this is in the wrong thread.
dude, just copy it to say your storage card, go to file explorer, then to your storage card and click n it. lol..it's amazing, u know how to upgrade to WM6 but you dont know how to install a .cab file? lol .. wow.
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Thanks everyone. I'll try it.
Again, sorry if this is in the wrong thread.
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THIS CANT BE IN THE WRONG THREAD YOU THARTED THE THREAD!! LOL
this is funny
Im not trying to be an ass to who-ever started this thread or the participants but this has to be the funniest question I have ever read on here. Why? because its a developers web site for test and mods and you made it here so far without even opening a cab file. thats like growing up, standing and getting food from the cubbards and then still not knowing how to open the fridge...i say this with humour not arrogance.
Is this thread serious or a joke?
I can't tell...
If it's serious, someone needs to gently put down the PPC and pick up a Nokia... more their speed.
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Im not trying to be an ass to who-ever started this thread or the participants but this has to be the funniest question I have ever read on here. Why? because its a developers web site for test and mods and you made it here so far without even opening a cab file. thats like growing up, standing and getting food from the cubbards and then still not knowing how to open the fridge...i say this with humour not arrogance.
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Sorry man, I'm the bonehead. I make a living working on cars - not phones! And YES, I made it this far loading roms and not having to do anything with cabs!
The reason I'm wandering around the "developers" website is because I get the best answers here.
I'm sure if things were reversed, and you were rebuilding a "hemi" you *might* ask a silly question too.
So... before you work on the "hemi", don't you read the service manual first or do you just post the question hemi.mechanics.com?
I think that's why some people are flaming you for this question...
It's like saying you rebuilt the engine but you don't know how to add oil.
This reply is in no disrespect to you....
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Sorry man, I'm the bonehead. I make a living working on cars - not phones! And YES, I made it this far loading roms and not having to do anything with cabs!
The reason I'm wandering around the "developers" website is because I get the best answers here.
I'm sure if things were reversed, and you were rebuilding a "hemi" you *might* ask a silly question too.
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I have Alex V5.1 already on the phone. I tried to update to the new one and every time I click on the program it says,
"There is no application associated with Alex.v52.etc... Run the application first, then open this file from within the application."
I read through the Alex post and didn't find anything. The search feature on this site seems to give you a thousand post you have to read totally, or nothing. I spent 2 hours last night trying to figure it out and don't have anymore time. I know I'm making a simple noob mistake, but someone PLEASE HELP ME! Thanks!
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I have Alex V5.1 already on the phone. I tried to update to the new one and every time I click on the program it says,
"There is no application associated with Alex.v52.etc... Run the application first, then open this file from within the application."
I read through the Alex post and didn't find anything. The search feature on this site seems to give you a thousand post you have to read totally, or nothing. I spent 2 hours last night trying to figure it out and don't have anymore time. I know I'm making a simple noob mistake, but someone PLEASE HELP ME! Thanks!
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What is the complete name of the file that you are executing that gives you that message?
Perhaps I forgot to include KaiserCustomRUU.exe with one of my ROMs. You'll need this to install any .NBH file. You can find it in the ROM Tools section of the wiki, which is linked on the wiki or on the sticky.
In the future, please post to an existing thread.
Hope this helps!
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What is the complete name of the file that you are executing that gives you that message?
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Alex.v52.att.162.cube.rom.rar
Sorry Alex about not posting in the thread. It's just with 70+ pages its seems like posts get lost in there. Next time will do.
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Alex.v52.att.162.cube.rom.rar
Sorry Alex about not posting in the thread. It's just with 70+ pages its seems like posts get lost in there. Next time will do.
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I have a very high post response rate in my threads, I'd even dare say 90%+. So no need to worry about lost threads.
As for your current dilemma, I always post my ROMs as .RAR archive files. You'll need to download and install WinRAR (Shareware), 7ZIP (Freeware) or my personal favorite, ZipGenius (Freeware), to uncompress the .RAR file before running KaiserCustomRUU.exe.
All of this can be found on google.
Hope this helps!
Thanks Alex! You are the man! I didn't have to do all of this with the other rom, so I didn't think to look through the wiki. Works great now! Still playing with it, keep up the good work!
Well I guess my meeting took to long and _Alex_ took care of you. I thought it was a RUU or .rar file issue that is why I asked for the specific name of the file.
-McMex
Could someone point me to a guide where I can learn to take certain aesthetics from one ROM and make them work on another? Also, which files in the .zip are the actual images (so i can create my own), and in turn sign the .zip and make is flashable?
Ill admit i didnt even attempt a search, as I havent the faintest as to what keywords to cycle in (YOU search "port" or "theme" amd sift through it LOL!)
I am relativly familiar with android, so maybe someone could even just do a quick stripdown in a comment.
I thank you MOST kindly
from themes apks and such thread:
Theme Resources:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4438978&postcount=1
Making a theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=2
Easy steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=6
How To Theme Develop for Windows For Dummies in 10 easy steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=4
Breakdowns:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3175518&postcount=5
There is a guide in the themes thread.
You guys have been most helpful, and I apologize for the noob question especially for the clutter.
Thanks again, both of you!
hello every one
i have alcatel on touch pixi (4007D)
and i make rom but when i decompile the apk with (apk tool) all thing right :fingers-crossed:
and i change the xml & drawable & values
and come to recompile apk with same programs
Error occurs
please , any Developer help me and take my setting apk and convert to ics setting theme
thanks :highfive:
Apk in the attachments
no one can help me?
bad forum
When you don't get replies, don't just say xda is a bad forum.
The forum isn't the "thing" answering, it's the users. .
Anyways, I have an answer for your problem. And I know what exactly you're talking about.
The reason your "tool" shows an error when it compiles the .apk is because you made an error somewhere in the process of editing. This happens frequently, the easiest way to figure out the cause for this error is to check the error log. It shows precisely where the issue is.
I would help you out by making it for you, but there is two reasons I cannot. One - its too late here and I can't get on my PC, and Two - If we do it, you don't learn anything if you're building or cooking roms.
So what I would like you to do is, get a log of the error you're getting and perhaps I, or someone else could help you.
Also you can "bump" up your thread, read the stickies for rules on this. It'll help. Bumping the thread pushes the thread near the top of list so people see it. You already did this. But in a slightly different way.
Krish
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Hola guys. To all of you. Particularly the ones who are familiar with MIUI. I will just stick to the point. If you ARE familiar with miui then you must have come across those flashy themes. You must also have found out the way to bypass the infamous theme policy WSM tools and Xposed and all. But I recently started taking interest in those flashy themes. You know that once you download a theme from the default Themes app the mtz file starts getting downloaded and as soon as the downloading has finished it gets unpacked into bits (com.android.contacts, com.miui.home, icons, lock_wallpaper, locksreen and so on) and gets copied to the MIUI folder in main storage and again into data/system/theme. This is the first problem. I can't copy the whole mtz file to a safe place because it gets unpacked as soon as it has been downloaded which is basically a zip file containing several other zip files that is, the 'bits' I was talking about. Second thing. the default themes app does not recognize mtz files downloaded from the official miui themes website. It declares them as third party themes. What I did was, took some of those 'bits' and replaced some XML files inside them and some png elements and put them back into data/system/theme. But miui has a way to prevent this from happening. As soon as it detects a modified file present in data/system/theme it reverts back to the default plain theme by deleting all files from data/system/theme. My guess is it keeps checking out verifying in regular intervals the checksums that it must have generated earlier. The same thing happens if I just replace a bit in the mentioned directory with a bit from another theme. So my questions are:
1. Is there a way to preserve the mtz file downloaded from within the default Themes app as a whole mtz file?
2. Can I make changes to just the Themes app so that it would apply any mtz file?
3. Is there a way to prevent miui from continuously checking or verifying the checksums that it has generated? (just a guess but I reckon thats what it actually does) because for an hour or so after replacing or modifying the 'bits' everything works fine but the reverting process takes place in an hour or so.
Thats all folks! jk. Any help or suggestion would be really appreciated because I think a thread like this was long since needed here. And dont talk about visiting MIUI's official forums. Most of the guys there don't know half the things that is really worth discussing. Thank you guys.
note- dont want to use WSM tools nor can I find one for miui7.
note2- if I change the permissions of the folder (data/system/theme) to 444 allowing READ permissions only, the phone would just reboot without warning and continue to reboot until the permissions are changed back to normal (755).
No one?
Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist,
your device don't have a device specific forum here on XDA. Please create a thread here:
Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
The experts there should be able to help you. Good luck!
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I am starting to feel MIUI is really not so popular here on XDA. Blimey after about a hundred views not a single reply, let alone helpful ones. Anyway I will leave the thread as it is just in case somebody who had the same problem and found a workaround, sees the post.
XDA Assist is for newbies, who need help finding their way oround on XDA. XDA Assist is only for pointing users into the correct section. Not a discussion forum.
Thread closed. Please post in the Q&A section I linked. Normal users are not even able to post in your thread.
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