One of the reasons i love android so much is the ability to customize your phone. What id like to know is whether or not there is any way to change the color of the application icons?
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One of the reasons i love android so much is the ability to customize your phone. What id like to know is whether or not there is any way to change the color of the application icons?
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Hello fellow Ontarian... I don't think you can just change the colour of the icons without extracting and actually making an icon pack with your edited icons. Once you do that, then you can use what I use to change the icons. I use Folder Organizer. There's also Bettercut. Here's an example of the icon pack I use.
h t t p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691294
BTW, no need to be rooted to change these icons.
Thanks man im going to give it a shot. Im trying to learn a bit more about apk files and fidling with them. But, just the same im glad there is an easy solution.
Cheers,
Brunswick
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Is there an easy way to combine aspects of different roms and themes?
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OSully said:
Is there an easy way to combine aspects of different roms and themes?
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Not to sound like an ass, but copy and paste works well for basic stuff.
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OSully said:
Is there an easy way to combine aspects of different roms and themes?
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Most likely, not easily. You'll need to edit images in certain framework apks to do it.
Bleh. I'm looking to have a transparent app drawer, transparent notification window, and the smooth sense icons / smooth circle battery icon. Whenever I try to install the smooth sense or the notification window zip, they overwrite each other. I can't find a transparent app drawer only mod. Does anyone know of a theme that will take care of all three together? If anyone would be willing to do it for me, I'd make a donation.
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Not to sound like an ass, but copy and paste works well for basic stuff.
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I'm sorry but I needed a good laugh today!!!
Pretty sure you can't just copy and paste.
Okay, I figured out how to move images between the apks. Does anyone know which image represents the app drawer background? I want to make it transparent but I don't know which png it is.
Just make a metamorph theme and take whatever images you want from various framework-res.apks and put them in the metamorph's theme folder.
Metamorph will only copy the files you add to it to the apk, it won't modify anything else that's already there.
I've figured the images out.
Anyone know which xml file needs to be edited to make the app drawer and add to home screens transparent?
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
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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
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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.
cambunch said:
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.
Hey guys,
I know I can strip roms for the notification bar png icons, but I was wondering if anybody had a good location to just download them. I am of course using ninjamorph or metamorph to apply. I have looked at droid pirate, but just wanted some nice looking notification icons...
Thanks
Can't say I've ever seen notification bar icon packs.
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I guess I am looking for links to icons that are already proper size to be used as notification icons...
Thanks
mikentammy610 said:
I guess I am looking for links to icons that are already proper size to be used as notification icons...
Thanks
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all you have to do is resize it to the proper size open up your current one and see what the size is its really not that hard
mikentammy610 said:
I guess I am looking for links to icons that are already proper size to be used as notification icons...
Thanks
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head to this link ,,,they have awesome stuff
http://droidpirate.com/
Just use ninjamorph to swap pngs out from other themes/ROMs. Here's my guide
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...ninjamorph-change-notification-bar-icons.html
And look here also for the theme cooker
www.sephtin.com
Hey gang!
I was perusing the Themes and Apps Section for the Evo 4g and noticed a couple trends. A lot of the themes and mods are for the ports of late, which is awesome! But I know some of you are very happy with the Sense 1.0 with GB that we've received recently (OTA 4.22). While I prefer the Sense 2.1 with GB Roms myself, I want to provide mods and themes for all sorts of stuff. The other trend I noticed was that a few flashers wanted transparency. Everyone loves transparency, right? With Gingerbread, as many devs and themers have found out, theming is much more ingrained in dex code than previous issues of Android OS. No worries, there are some smart cookies floating around.
Well, I just wanted to upload this for the folks out there who would like to start theming or want to incorporate transparent Statusbar and Notification Area but are not quite familiar with smali/baksmali and xml editing. I have uploaded deodex and odex versions of the mod.
Here is exactly what I did in general terms.
used baksmali to decompile the SystemUI.odex
edited two lines in "com/android/systemui/statusbar/StatusBarService.smali"
used smali to compile the smali folder back to classes.dex
made the statusbar 100% transparent (just for sample purposes, ie it can any level of transparency, not necessarily clear) but PhotoShopping "statusbar_background" in SystemUI.apk/res/drawable-hdpi
used apktool to decompile SystemUI.apk
made the notifications text white instead of black by editing values
made the notification area a transparent black instead of stock white
I think that is all that I did...
This little mod was by request and I can't guarantee that everything is 100%. I should also note that the ROM I used to was xHausx's stock odex rom as found HERE. Thanks xHAUSx! I figure this one would be as stock as it gets, and also the requester is using this ROM.
Let me know how it goes. I do not to take credit for actually coming up with the mod for transparency for Gingerbread. That smali hack should be credited to KBanause. What I did was make it work for the Evo and also inverted the text color a little bit. I also do not take credit for broken devices. Please Nandroid.
Sorry for the long post!
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Thanks Tom, I will let you know how things go.
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Well...it works, and it looks nice on my home screen, but the white icons and stuff make it impossible to read the notification bar in some apps like gmail. Still cool though
p.s. This was on Fresh 4.1.1.0 btw
Would it be difficult to make it play nice with this status bar mod? The only thing that remains after flashing your mod over his is the battery percentage. Thanks in advance!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127475
Hey guys. I'm sorry but I do not use this ROM, and thus it will be difficult for me to make mods for it.
I only wanted to release this so peeps can do it with their flavor. Maybe one of the other themers who use this Rom like rydah can fill these requests.
I do however, agree with the white icons being too white.
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Love the mod. We just need the status bar up top solid black while having the dropdown transparent. I'll take a look at it and see what I can come up with . I'm good with xmls not smalis.
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Love the mod. We just need the status bar up top solid black while having the dropdown transparent. I'll take a look at it and see what I can come up with . I'm good with xmls not smalis.
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Just insert a black png for the status bar. I only enabled the transparent, but it isn't necessary.
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tommytomatoe said:
Just insert a black png for the status bar. I only enabled the transparent, but it isn't necessary.
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awesome! great work!
I really want to use this mod however I get no status bar at all when i run the zip. Android just starts up with no status bar, what's the issue?
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I really want to use this mod however I get no status bar at all when i run the zip. Android just starts up with no status bar, what's the issue?
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Let me ask you. What Rom are you using? Also, if you using stock Rom, you're likely on 4.24 ota. This was made for 4.22.
I've had same issue btw. A full restart worked for me.
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I'm using MikG which is using 4.24 OTA. It's Sense 2.1 so I guess no go. What would be the best way to replicate your theme? I know how to replace the background png but I don't know how to edit scripts or anything for the font color change.
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I'm using MikG which is using 4.24 OTA. It's Sense 2.1 so I guess no go. What would be the best way to replicate your theme? I know how to replace the background png but I don't know how to edit scripts or anything for the font color change.
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MikG is not based on OTA. It is based in Evo shift ota which had sense 2.1.
Go to themikmik.com and you will find this mod in several themes.
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I wanna get rid of the curtain underneith the screen...
Does anybody know how to do this?
Thnx!
Virome said:
I wanna get rid of the curtain underneith the screen...
Does anybody know how to do this?
Thnx!
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What doe you mean by curtain?
you mean the lIve wallpaper?
No, I mean the grey bar below where 4 tabs are, like message, media,the menubutton and 2 more tabs... I would like the grey bar to be transparant...
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Virome said:
No, I mean the grey bar below where 4 tabs are, like message, media,the menubutton and 2 more tabs... I would like the grey bar to be transparant...
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Are you rooted? If you are just install a transparant SE home, otherwise you could try another launcher from the market, (Launcher pro and Go launcher are the best imo)
I'm not rooted, yet... I've downloaded go launcher, works perfect! Thnx 4 the advice, didn't know about this app....
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Do you also know if there's a way to make the top black bar transparent? Then I mean the black bar where the battery icon and the clock is... I'd like to see my wallpaper there as well...
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Virome said:
Do you also know if there's a way to make the top black bar transparent? Then I mean the black bar where the battery icon and the clock is... I'd like to see my wallpaper there as well...
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Without root you cannot do that, you need to edit the framework-res.apk but you can set go launcher to be full screen, so you dont see the taskbar when you using the launcher
Got it! Thnx a lot! Hope to root my play tonight or the coming days...! Then I'll try the other method you mentioned...
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Got it! Thnx a lot! Hope to root my play tonight or the coming days...! Then I'll try the other method you mentioned...
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Once you root your play, check out the uot kitchen
http://uot.dakra.lt/
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What doe you mean by curtain?
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i guess he is talking about dock
I know this is an old thread but I was wondering.....
I don;t really wanna use an aftermarket launcher, so is there a way to mod my own home.apk to have JUST a clear bottom tray??
I already have a UOT theme, and I don;t wanna have to mess that up, but would love to have the ICS button in the middle, and it be clear under it.
Thanx in advance, I know I can trust the people of the XDA XPlay forum
Open up the home.apk and delete the image which looks like the grey background in the res/drawable-hdpi/ folder and then replace the image which looks like the middle button with an ICS one... OR you can just replace your home.apk with the one from one of the ics themes.
You can change the color of the statusbar using Rom Toolbox [Root needed]