That looks like the one in the attached screenshot. It's a TouchFlo2d clock from my HTC Wing.
Transparent background, just the hands, no numbers.
Thanks.
Seems pretty easy, just need a 2x2 clock and use the 2x1 time widget.
evilkorn said:
Seems pretty easy, just need a 2x2 clock and use the 2x1 time widget.
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You'd think so, but I can't find any analog clock widgets that only have the hands (no backgrounds, no numbers/indicators).
This is quite simple to do. Using the AnalogClock widget, set android:dial to transparent png. For the PM/AM text, I think you have to override the onDraw method of AnalogClock. There doesn't seem to be a way to specify whether to draw the text.
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This is quite simple to do. Using the AnalogClock widget, set android:dial to transparent png. For the PM/AM text, I think you have to override the onDraw method of AnalogClock. There doesn't seem to be a way to specify whether to draw the text.
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How would I go about changing this? Is there a configuration file I can edit, or is this something I need to know how to program to change?
raduque said:
How would I go about changing this? Is there a configuration file I can edit, or is this something I need to know how to program to change?
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If you haven't done any Android programming, read up on the basics first. If you are familiar with Android development, then just do the following.
Assuming your png file is called transparent.png, you need to use android:dial="@drawable/transparent" under the AnalogClock's properties in your xml layout file.
Btw, if you do extend AnalogClock and override onDraw, you won't be able to use that class as part of your widget since Android doesn't allow custom elements to be used in widgets.
I could probably do this for you, ill have a look in a bit .
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I know that this has been covered in many different ways. I am curious to see what everyone likes and how they got that onto their phones.
I am on the Dudes 1.0 and I really want to see what the other widget looks like.
Can anyone help? And yes I did do a search but so many responses and all other the boards. So, I thought this might be easier especially now that everyone is on a solid build
I changed the background from white to grey and the date to match the theme. Just wish I knew how to change the text in the xml files. But here is a picture of the alternate calendarprovider widget.
beagz said:
I changed the background from white to grey and the date to match the theme. Just wish I knew how to change the text in the xml files. But here is a picture of the alternate calendarprovider widget.
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Does that one update yet? It used to fail to update.
you have to remove it and then restore it. But at least you no longer have to reboot.
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you have to remove it and then restore it. But at least you no longer have to reboot.
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so it still doesnt auto-update. does it?
Correct. It's a real bummer
beagz said:
I changed the background from white to grey and the date to match the theme. Just wish I knew how to change the text in the xml files. But here is a picture of the alternate calendarprovider widget.
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Hey man, where can I find that digital clock widget you¡re showing there? or is it part of prodigal sun full theme?
Free retro clock in market
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Free retro clock in market
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Confirmed.
To expand, beagz is stating that the free "Retro Clock" widget in the market is not only good on its own, but also contains a good Retro Calendar widget built in.
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Free retro clock in market
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Cool! thanks!
Although, to note, the "Retro Calendar" widget is merely a "Retro Date" widget, simply displaying the current date, nothing more.
I like that widget shown in The Dude's build, but I still prefer my JF build. If it were released to the market, that'd be superb!
ive seen in many different forms different status bars, is there a apk. file to to install to change it or is it a zip flash file? thanks
Home++ offers some customization as to whats on the "power strip" (quick launch)
britoso said:
Home++ offers some customization as to whats on the "power strip" (quick launch)
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the biggest thing i want to know with home++ is does it allow me to keep my live wallpapers?
If you want to change your status bar and not have to install any alternatives, then you will need to edit framework-res.apk.
For all the status bar icons, look for framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/stat_xxxx.png and framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_xxx.9.png.
All of the .9.png's will need to have guidelines added to them after editing them, and they will need to be compiled in eclipse.
tmotech88 said:
the biggest thing i want to know with home++ is does it allow me to keep my live wallpapers?
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No, it don't. A slim version, launcher+ does however
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If you want to change your status bar and not have to install any alternatives, then you will need to edit framework-res.apk.
For all the status bar icons, look for framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/stat_xxxx.png and framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_xxx.9.png.
All of the .9.png's will need to have guidelines added to them after editing them, and they will need to be compiled in eclipse.
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I use Gimp to edit 9.png's. I seems ok, not had failure yet.
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If you want to change your status bar and not have to install any alternatives, then you will need to edit framework-res.apk.
For all the status bar icons, look for framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/stat_xxxx.png and framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi/status_xxx.9.png.
All of the .9.png's will need to have guidelines added to them after editing them, and they will need to be compiled in eclipse.
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kool beans thanks david, oh and they theme you got rocks!!!! keep it up. cant wait for more to come
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I use Gimp to edit 9.png's. I seems ok, not had failure yet.
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It all depends on which images your are editing. I think that most of the status bar images should be fine as long as you keep them simple since android will just be stretching that image. Like a solid color or a simple vertical gradient should work. You have to worry more about editing/compiling them once you start to mess with buttons and widgets layouts.
How do you change the color of the text in the status bar (eg. the time) ?
i too would like to know this
So I suppose there's no simple way
to double the status bar size then?
(+ all icons size equally doubled)
Grateful for all input...
/Mr Near sighted
I have installed a new analog clock to my hd2, but it does not show up my home screen. I have done a soft reset a few times and still no show. Is there a registry change I have to make to activate this analog clock? I am running a stock 1.43 ROM. Any help with this will be appreciated, thanks in advance.
bahardman
You need to first install a clock array cab package, with all the files needed for the clock array to function.
You can then just install an analog clock cab or components, to replace the graphic files for the existing analog clock.
Just make sure you install a clock array for your version of Sense.
Many of them you'll find, have BG4all, or other mods included, so be careful to look for only what features you want, when selecting your clock array .cab.
There are several modders, who have made different clock arrays, just search and I'm sure you will find more then you need.
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You need to first install a clock array cab package, with all the files needed for the clock array to function.
You can then just install an analog clock cab or components, to replace the graphic files for the existing analog clock.
Just make sure you install a clock array for your version of Sense.
Many of them you'll find, have BG4all, or other mods included, so be careful to look for only what features you want, when selecting your clock array .cab.
There are several modders, who have made different clock arrays, just search and I'm sure you will find more then you need.
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Thanks for the quick reply and the assistance, it worked now I have the digital & analog clock on my home screen.
bahardman said:
Thanks for the quick reply and the assistance, it worked now I have the digital & analog clock on my home screen.
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No problem, glad that you found that helpful.
bahardman said:
Thanks for the quick reply and the assistance, it worked now I have the digital & analog clock on my home screen.
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i would be interested in knowing what you installed, i would like to change to analog clock too
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i would be interested in knowing what you installed, i would like to change to analog clock too
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+1 I would like to change it to analog clock as well.
I would like to know what is the MINIMUM steps/changes/modifications I need to do to achieve this too. Any help? Please.
I searched the forum for (1) Co0kie.20Quicklinks_v1.0.1, (2) Jaguaralani My Clock Array and (3) Jaguaralani Simple MaxM for Sense Clocks + 20 Fixed Hands. I then installed (1) then (2) and then (3). Hope this helps, this is what worked for me. BTW, I am running ROM 1.66 Manila 1921.
bahardman
Hello all,
So to start yes I've used google and yes I've searched. But I can't seem to bring up the answers I'm looking for.
I'm interested in theming my own icons or at least changing some that others have to to suite my own desires. I've read up on some things for Android icons here. But I was curious as to what other people use/prefer.
As in which to use Fireworks or Photoshop?
Or what the best dimensions are for icons?
And is it best to make them into an APK for easy use?
I couldn't find a how to guide for theming icons specifically but if someone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Flawless
P.S. Sorry if some of these have really easy answers. Just starting out with changing things on my own.
Which Icons...
Notification icons?
or
App Icons?
or
Other?
I was typing a response and realize you could be talking about three different icons which have different sizes and are in different locations. Notifications are /system/framework and App icons are just shortcuts. Use bettercut from the market, for the latter. As for size 72x72 px for hdpi screens.
http ://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design. html
click the screenie below since i can yet link.
Well in the immediate future I was looking to make my own icon theme pack. Then jump into framework, which I know can be a bit more complicated.
So my original questions were in regardes to strictly application icons and a launcher pro dock.
Also I personally use desktop visualizer to customize my icons.
Thanks again for your response
-Flawless
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I'm interested in this as well. I really would like to know how to change the stock folder icons from the plain manila to something more appealing. A starting guide would be great.
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Which Icons...
Notification icons?
or
App Icons?
or
Other?
I was typing a response and realize you could be talking about three different icons which have different sizes and are in different locations. Notifications are /system/framework and App icons are just shortcuts. Use bettercut from the market, for the latter. As for size 72x72 px for hdpi screens.
http ://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design. html
click the screenie below since i can yet link.
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So after re-reading the webpage that I found and that you linked again, it clarified it a bit. I'm now more just curious as to the programs most people prefer. I know some editors use fireworks but some use photoshop. Which do you personally like (or which may be easier for a semi-noob to start off with)? Or is there another program that you use?
Thanks again,
-Flawless
Here is how I change my homescreen icons if using LauncherPro:
While you could download another app to make custom icons for your homescreens, I figure, why not just use LauncherPro since we already have it installed. Here is a simple tutorial to make a shortcut to have an app open like regular but with a custom icon:
1. Determine the app's package and class names:
-Add a LauncherPro Activities shortcut to your homescreen. Find the app you want and expand it. The options you see are your class names. We will use the HTC Sense World Clock as an example. Usually the default page the app opens to will be the first option, so in this case...
Class name: com.htc.android.worldclock.WorldClockTabControl
The package name is usually derived from the class name, mainly by removing the last part of the name. So, in this case...
Package name: com.htc.android.worldclock
Sometimes you may have to remove the 2nd to last part of the name, if its something like "*.chompsms.activities". You don't need the activities section. Just back out of adding the shortcut now, we have all the info we need. Now we can make our shortcut.
2. Add a new LauncherPro Shortcut to your homescreen and use the built in editor. Simply fill in the Shortcut Label (whatever you want to name it), Package name, and Class name. Leave the Action field as is. Browse your SD card for a custom icon (I suggest surfing to http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/), save your.lps file, and you're done!
This probably won't work for all apps, but should work for most.
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Here is how I change my homescreen icons if using LauncherPro:
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I think you misunderstood the question a bit. I was talking about creating or modifing icons in photoshop or fireworks. Not necessarily how to apply them to the phone.
Although I'm sure what you posted will help some people.
Thanks for the response though.
-Flawless
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I think you misunderstood the question a bit. I was talking about creating or modifing icons in photoshop or fireworks. Not necessarily how to apply them to the phone.
Although I'm sure what you posted will help some people.
Thanks for the response though.
-Flawless
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Oh ok, well in that case:
http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/tutorials
Most will use Photoshop to make icons. A good size to stay at would be 128x128 IMO. Even though Android uses smaller resolution icons, it's better to downscale than to upscale. I would save as a .PNG to preserve your transparency.
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Oh ok, well in that case:
http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/tutorials
Most will use Photoshop to make icons. A good size to stay at would be 128x128 IMO. Even though Android uses smaller resolution icons, it's better to downscale than to upscale. I would save as a .PNG to preserve your transparency.
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Awesome thanks! This will be a great place to start. Is it the same process to edit the Icons for a normal homescreen shortcut? I would assume so or at least it looks to be.
Thanks again,
-Flawless
xFlawless11x said:
Awesome thanks! This will be a great place to start. Is it the same process to edit the Icons for a normal homescreen shortcut? I would assume so or at least it looks to be.
Thanks again,
-Flawless
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Yes, it should be. You would use BetterCut or LauncherPro to edit the shortcut icons once you have them made.
Does anyone know if the Weather Widget Standard can be made widget?
is there a cab?
Thanks in advance
rickyjune said:
Does anyone know if the Weather Widget Standard can be made widget?
is there a cab?
Thanks in advance
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? did you install the weather widget?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8319907&postcount=4
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? did you install the weather widget?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8319907&postcount=4
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Yes thats the one
but the standard has a semi transparent background
but the graphic one doesnt
rickyjune said:
Yes thats the one
but the standard has a semi transparent background
but the graphic one doesnt
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That's in the lua script for "graphic only":
Code:
CWeatherBackground.Opacity.value = 1
rat_2665 said:
That's in the lua script for "graphic only":
Code:
CWeatherBackground.Opacity.value = 1
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sweetie that means nothing to me
is it the registry or the menu
rickyjune said:
sweetie that means nothing to me
is it the registry or the menu
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neither. it is in the lua file. (we can discuss this later...)
i still don't get what you want. what is your final goal?
i want to put the weather widget on my home screen but i cant because of the background
pls see attached
CHT2 Weather Widget Transparent Background
gotcha. easy enough. install the following cab.
Yes, but the standard CHT2.0 weather widget allready has two weather layouts. One semi transparant and one transparant. When you select the widget in widgets list you can choose which transparency you want. At least I can...
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Yes, but the standard CHT2.0 weather widget allready has two weather layouts. One semi transparant and one transparant. When you select the widget in widgets list you can choose which transparency you want. At least I can...
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Same to me sir, I also have this option build in.
But in this case the wetter widget don't make the degrees and localization visible.
So I can understand way some peoples are looking for a transparent background.
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Same to me sir, I also have this option build in.
But in this case the wetter widget don't make the degrees and localization visible.
So I can understand way some peoples are looking for a transparent background.
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unless i don't understand, i have 2 layouts- 1 with text and 1 without. same as you? the one without text has a transparent background; the one with text was semi-transparent.
my cab above will make the background for the one with text completely transparent.
cheers.
and kurt, long time! hope you are well!
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unless i don't understand, i have 2 layouts- 1 with text and 1 without. same as you? the one without text has a transparent background; the one with text was semi-transparent.
my cab above will make the background for the one with text completely transparent.
cheers.
and kurt, long time! hope you are well!
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Yes sir, it's the same for me.
Your explication is more clear than mine. (what a bottle of wine do's with your explications (it's hard to read))
Yeah, I know it was a long time ago; but I was a week on displacement, I just enter at home after a week. and I'm also busy at a intern project (personal use.) + some tests I have done for other members.
Have a nice weekend my friend (of course, also a nice weekend to the other members who will read this post)
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gotcha. easy enough. install the following cab.
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worked amazingly well, thank you so much for your help
thanks for the post. but I have a problem with the weather clock. when it turn the night it shows the degree but when it turn the day it doesn't. is there any way to fix it. thanks in advance.