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Lockscreen Trouble....

FIrst off! Everyone is simply awesome!!!!! The threads get a bit overwhelming since i cannot watch all day long. I have tried to search and start to find things but this topic just kinda falls off without me finding a fix, if there is one.....
I removed the htclockscreen.apk and the attached image is what i get. is there a way to fix without a wipe and reflash as i have just about everything i want working. I know others have the same problem with this lockscreen which used to work fine in DCv1.0 .. I appreciate everyones hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance.
Bret

beerock said:
FIrst off! Everyone is simply awesome!!!!! The threads get a bit overwhelming since i cannot watch all day long. I have tried to search and start to find things but this topic just kinda falls off without me finding a fix, if there is one.....
I removed the htclockscreen.apk and the attached image is what i get. is there a way to fix without a wipe and reflash as i have just about everything i want working. I know others have the same problem with this lockscreen which used to work fine in DCv1.0 .. I appreciate everyones hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance.
Bret
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Same thing I did...and I would assume you didn't make a NAND backup...just like me. Only solution you have is to reflash...sucks. Grab titanium backup from the market. It will put most of your stuff back. Only messes up a few widgets for me, and taking the off and putting them back on is easy.
Good luck!

beerock said:
FIrst off! Everyone is simply awesome!!!!! The threads get a bit overwhelming since i cannot watch all day long. I have tried to search and start to find things but this topic just kinda falls off without me finding a fix, if there is one.....
I removed the htclockscreen.apk and the attached image is what i get. is there a way to fix without a wipe and reflash as i have just about everything i want working. I know others have the same problem with this lockscreen which used to work fine in DCv1.0 .. I appreciate everyones hard work!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks in advance.
Bret
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I wonder if the lockscreen layout is setup for a higher resolution device (HVGA) instead of the Hero (QVGA). If that's so, then you could theoretically replace the XML layout files related to the lockscreen from a ROM where the lockscreen is displaying correctly into this ROM.
-Daryel

have you tried pushing HtcLockscreen.apk back to /system/app and rebooting ? or if you go to one of the modded DC roms regawmod (sp?) there are several customizations including the espresso rosie which if they did it correctly should include the espresso lockscreen so you can just flash it and get the stock lockscreen back. as far as how to get the vanilla android lockscreen going I can help with that.

wtphoto said:
have you tried pushing HtcLockscreen.apk back to /system/app and rebooting ? or if you go to one of the modded DC roms regawmod (sp?) there are several customizations including the espresso rosie which if they did it correctly should include the espresso lockscreen so you can just flash it and get the stock lockscreen back. as far as how to get the vanilla android lockscreen going I can help with that.
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this is the lockscreen i want........ I copied the htclockscreen.apk so i can get that back, but i dont want to..lol i really just want to try and fix this one, although i know about enough to be dangerous any help would be awesome!!!

daryelv said:
I wonder if the lockscreen layout is setup for a higher resolution device (HVGA) instead of the Hero (QVGA). If that's so, then you could theoretically replace the XML layout files related to the lockscreen from a ROM where the lockscreen is displaying correctly into this ROM.
-Daryel
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I think I understand wht you are describing ....this lockscreen worked fine on DCv1.0 after removing the htclockscreen.apk and i was wondering if we could remove the correct file from there and port it over to this rom it would be fixed .......but i am just guessing, and would not know where to start

Just trying to not get this post buried....... I hope someone is willing to help see if there is a fix for this lockscreen.....I think I officially diagnosed myself with OCD....LOL
And do really appreciate any help.
Bret

I guess either too much going on....... or no fix........ I know this must be an issue for other people... has anyone got a suggestion or a "It cannot be fixed "
Thanks again for all the hard work and dedication!!!!!!!!!! Please help
Bret

I have yet to use the lockscreen that everyone wants simply because a. I had no idea it existed and b. I have no idea how to get it. if someone figures this out I am all over it lol. Wish i knew how to help.

the stock android lockscreen will not display right on new sprint 2.1 roms this has been stated in many forums already there is no fix

Guys, just use Android Commander. It does all the ADB commands in a GUI. Useful stuff, it is. If you know where to push/pull stuff and know to backup things before you delete them, you should really only need Nandroid to save you from being unable to boot (stuck on HTC screen, not bootloop).

DanWalker said:
I have yet to use the lockscreen that everyone wants simply because a. I had no idea it existed and b. I have no idea how to get it. if someone figures this out I am all over it lol. Wish i knew how to help.
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I f you remove the htclockscreen.apk in this rom you will have this lockscreen with the same problem as it seems that it is setup for landscape or widescreen mode...... forgive me if i am wrong but i have a hard time think this cannot be fixed with all the awesome things that are being accomplished.. I will do whatever i can to help!
thanks a bunch!

I'm interested in this as well. I haven't messed with Android too much but I develop for a living. Does anyone know if the stock 2.1 lock screen is controlled at the source code level or via a configuration file such as an xml? If someone could point me in the right direction, I'll see if I could come up with a solution...

I am living with my deformed lock screen untill someone has a fix.. i hate that htc lock screen.

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I'm interested in this as well. I haven't messed with Android too much but I develop for a living. Does anyone know if the stock 2.1 lock screen is controlled at the source code level or via a configuration file such as an xml? If someone could point me in the right direction, I'll see if I could come up with a solution...
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I was told xml from a senior member but do not know what to do with the info..... thanks for your interest in helping...

lgevo said:
I am living with my deformed lock screen untill someone has a fix.. i hate that htc lock screen.
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I second that notion...... did find lockbot on the market that will replace it but have not got to play with it much seems you must buy the pro to really be right butt yet another option....

AOSP Swype theme - done but how do I apply?

I created a AOSP theme for Swype but I can't seem to get it applied. Any pointers?
Edit: All I did was redesign the images in the keyboard asset folder. I tried to use the Swypechanger tool but couldn't get that to work. So right now I have all the needed images just no way of either inserting them into a working APK or updating a current Swype install.. I'd like to test it out for bugs first but it's seems pretty solid.

I would love to see this. I think you would need to stick them in one of the apk's with com.swype at the front.
Maybe ask the person behind this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701198

detusueno said:
I created a AOSP theme for Swype but I can't seem to get it applied. Any pointers?
Edit: All I did was redesign the images in the keyboard asset folder. I tried to use the Swypechanger tool but couldn't get that to work. So right now I have all the needed images just no way of either inserting them into a working APK or updating a current Swype install.. I'd like to test it out for bugs first but it's seems pretty solid.
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I found his swypes a while back. they are the best i have ever seen so i use them exclusively. i can do this for you if you dont have it yet. i need a black one to match everything else that the red and black dont. i need black for my froyo mod. ill just need the edited files and ill put it together for you to post here on xda. should be pretty sweet. good idea,btw

[MORPH] HDPI Battery Morph: Dots and Arrows & Arrows Only [updated 8-26-10]

Here's another battery morph, because I know you guys like your custom batteries. Plus being one of the only animated icons, they are fairly fun to work on.
This Morph converts your current battery icon to a series of six dots. As the dots drain, empty dots replace them. When you plug in to charge up, behold–it turns into a series of arrows! wow, hahaha. (idk, i like it...)
This probably wont work with the percentage overlays, as the icons are pretty complex, and dont really facilitate great legibility of the percentages. But one can only do so many circle and square batteries, so I'm branching out to do other ideas and shapes.
Standard disclaimer: Do a nandroid BU before you flash this. I have no idea whats on your system, or what may cause it to break, therefore you flash this at your own risk, as with pretty much every morph.
If you are experiencing issues with metamorph hanging while trying to install, make sure you have usb debugging turned on in your system settings. yes, you really need to do this. go to settings-->applications-->development-->make sure usb debugging is checked!
If that doesnt work check this list made by morpher Formel-LMS. Must be that German efficiency...
1. Have you downloaded the correct files for your ROM?
2. Have you debugging enabled in the Android Menu?
3. Install "Titanium Backup" start it and hit the "Problems?" Button, then it installs a correct busybox version. This is required!!!
4. In Metamorph, press Menu, play with the applying speed. Choose a speed above 4200!
5. Never check the "Disable startup checks" in Metamorphs settings
6. Never, never, never rename the zipfile. If you do this, you'll get error messages like "Theme Control File Missing"
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This is working for me on CM6, and I imagine it will work on many other roms as well.
If you like this Donate here to help out an unemployed designer!pretty please?
==================update 8-24==============
Here's an arrows only version as well that some have requested. This one functions a bit differently than the arrows on the dots version, so check out the screenshots and all icons jpg to see if you like.
=================update 8-26===============
Made some serious improvements to the Arrows versions. Now have both dark and light versions for different colored bars, as well as improved icon size and spacing for better viewing. Check out icon image below.

looks cool will give it a try.

Drew474 said:
looks cool will give it a try.
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Oh, take my word for it, its cool like a/c.

niiiice

Great work this made me think of the movie predator when he sets his auto destruct count down on his arm thing and the weird light pattern counts down.

RogerPodacter said:
Great work this made me think of the movie predator when he sets his auto destruct count down on his arm thing and the weird light pattern counts down.
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I thought the predator symbols were a bit different, but its been awhile. Ill have to watch it again after i shave my face with a razor and no shaving cream while im hunting in the jungle...ha
Glad you like it either way.

Here are the symbols of predator maybe someone will create something. http://www.fonts2u.com/predator.font

d750 said:
Here are the symbols of predator maybe someone will create something. http://www.fonts2u.com/predator.font
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Thats cool. Im going to taking a hiatus for awhile to do some paying work thats come up. But ill tale a look in the coming days.
Btw-if you guys have any ideas on morphs you can pm me. Im always looking for new cool stuff. I could also do some custom work for a slight donation as well. Times is tough.

I tried to morph this and metamorph freezes in applying theme. I don't know why. Would've been cool
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Where's the link I don't see it
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I'm running rc3, no force close issues with launcher pro: )
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dmccain555 said:
I tried to morph this and metamorph freezes in applying theme. I don't know why. Would have been cool
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Do you have usb debugging enabled? Its been in the op in red since I posted, but I cranked the text size up so no one will miss it again. If that isn't it, you prob need to do a full data/cache wipe, including dalvik cache and reinstall your rom. If you are running a rare/uncommon rom, i suppose the pathways could be incorrect, but I have yet to encounter that issue. If so let me know what rom it is, and ill take a look at the pathway and repackage it for that particular rom if thats the issue. But try the other stuff first.
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Where's the link I don't see it
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Also in the op, at the bottom, same place as all attachments on xda i believe. It wont let you DL if you arent signed into the forum though, but if you posted, im guessing you were def signed in...

I didn't have the debugging on. That was it. Im running rc3 btw. Thanks alot!
Update: got it to work running cm6 rc3 by itself but when I used the prodigy theme it went wack and nothing worked it all forced closed except the dialer. Is this a known issue?
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dmccain555 said:
I didn't have the debugging on. That was it. Im running rc3 btw. Thanks alot!
Update: got it to work running cm6 rc3 by itself but when I used the prodigy theme it went wack and nothing worked it all forced closed except the dialer. Is this a known issue?
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Nope. The theme chmmm, not that i know of....

That sucks. I really like it. Guess I'll wait and see if it becomes compatible in the future
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dmccain555 said:
That sucks. I really like it. Guess I'll wait and see if it becomes compatible in the future
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Sorry, but there isnt really anything else I can do to make it compatible for you. There is nothing in the zip that could cause any of that stuff to happen honestly. Its just a zipped folder with some images and xml telling the images where to go in your system.
I would think that if it worked before you themed, but then your phone went crazy after you themed, that there may be an issue with the theme or the way you applied the theme or something else.
That's why I dont create themes though, too much room for something to go wrong. Morphs are much lighter, more stable in my experiences, and easier to apply. But that's just my two cents.

Can you make a version with just the arrows, please?

AlexM105 said:
Can you make a version with just the arrows, please?
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Arrows only version is up now. Hit the limit on file attachments on that post so here's the caps and all icons images.
[8-26]**Images now out of date. Please check OP.**

tr.slate said:
Arrows only version is up now.
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Thank you. Works and looks great.

Arrow version 2.0 is now up on OP. Changes include better spacing, sizing, and different versions for light and dark colored notification bars!
enjoy

Changing certin aspects of themes

Wondering what needs to be done just to change certin aspects of a theme. ex: im using blue steele w/ puzzle lock but I still have the ginger red swype. Id like to switch the keyboard around. Any ideas our suggestions?
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thatguy07 said:
Wondering what needs to be done just to change certin aspects of a theme. ex: im using blue steele w/ puzzle lock but I still have the ginger red swype. Id like to switch the keyboard around. Any ideas our suggestions?
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Read my guide, pay attention to the "creating a flashable package" part, basically to alter any file/folder on your phone you would simply need to place the file/folder in the appropriate folder structure within that zip, then flash. (This is all done while the package is still in the .apk format, you would need 7zip to open it and do the editing while it's still packaged, you never extract)
It'd be easiest for you to just go back to pick and pack, then flash the puzzle lock - that would get everything else back to stock that isn't themed.

I figured that would be the easiest route but Im feeling froggy and want to do it the hard way.i'm about to start digging into your guide now.
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I figured that would be the easiest route but Im feeling froggy and want to do it the hard way.i'm about to start digging into your guide now.
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If you can find a swype that has been themed for another phone, you should be able to easily port it to the pnp version with theme porter, then add that APP to my puzzle lock theme and flash. Let me know and I'll include it in the theme.

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If you can find a swype that has been themed for another phone, you should be able to easily port it to the pnp version with theme porter, then add that APP to my puzzle lock theme and flash. Let me know and I'll include it in the theme.
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There's a really cool Swype keyboard in that BlackFroyo theme I'm hoping someone jumps on I tried to just overwrite the .apk and that didn't work out so well for me.

Well I had to just pnp to the original swype for now, running around town with too many projects for the day but tonight its on. Ive got two mezs to play with
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akellar said:
There's a really cool Swype keyboard in that BlackFroyo theme I'm hoping someone jumps on I tried to just overwrite the .apk and that didn't work out so well for me.
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Yea, I tried pulling the widgetlocker .apk from my phone, editing it and pushing it back and it dissappeared from my app drawer, so I'm still learning about those issues.
You guys could port that swype keyboard to pnp (using my guide) and create a package that only flashes that app to your phone... once i'ts ported it could be added to any existing theme's too.

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Yea, I tried pulling the widgetlocker .apk from my phone, editing it and pushing it back and it dissappeared from my app drawer, so I'm still learning about those issues.
You guys could port that swype keyboard to pnp (using my guide) and create a package that only flashes that app to your phone... once i'ts ported it could be added to any existing theme's too.
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As you know, I know nothing about themeing but when I tried to just overwrite the .apk file it gave me an error saying that the app wasn't designed for my phone (or something like that) and would have limited usability. And then came the onslaught of the FC loop. Would making this a flashable install fix that or is it because the app itself just doesn't work with our phones?

akellar said:
As you know, I know nothing about themeing but when I tried to just overwrite the .apk file it gave me an error saying that the app wasn't designed for my phone (or something like that) and would have limited usability. And then came the onslaught of the FC loop. Would making this a flashable install fix that or is it because the app itself just doesn't work with our phones?
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that's why we have to port them to the pnp version first, it just copies all of the .png files to our version (that already works on our phone) then you would be able to replace it through root explorer (or make a flash package) sounds like you were trying to use the .apk from the other phone? Never do that btw

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that's why we have to port them to the pnp version first, it just copies all of the .png files to our version (that already works on our phone) then you would be able to replace it through root explorer (or make a flash package) sounds like you were trying to use the .apk from the other phone? Never do that btw
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LOL Yeah I learned that lesson. Thank God for nandroid backups. It actually wasn't that bad just couldn't use the Swype keyboard anymore (even after putting our .apk back on). Maybe I'll give your guide a try. It kind of intimidated me the first time I read through it but maybe just pulling a single app will be a good way to start.

akellar said:
LOL Yeah I learned that lesson. Thank God for nandroid backups. It actually wasn't that bad just couldn't use the Swype keyboard anymore (even after putting our .apk back on). Maybe I'll give your guide a try. It kind of intimidated me the first time I read through it but maybe just pulling a single app will be a good way to start.
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Skip reading the part about framework and decompiling. App's are wayyy easier, you should be able to just use theme porter (as long as the folder names within the theme'd version matches what's in pnp's version, should have -v4 i believe so you may have to rename those in the theme version.) Or you could manually move the .png's by opening each one in 7zip side by side.

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Skip reading the part about framework and decompiling. App's are wayyy easier, you should be able to just use theme porter (as long as the folder names within the theme'd version matches what's in pnp's version, should have -v4 i believe so you may have to rename those in the theme version.) Or you could manually move the .png's by opening each one in 7zip side by side.
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Ok I'll give it a shot. You gonna be on the chat tonight in case I confuse myself?

akellar said:
Ok I'll give it a shot. You gonna be on the chat tonight in case I confuse myself?
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Should be

Need Cool Dialers for Inspire - Suggestions Needed

hi guys.. i got virtuous unity v2.39 installed. can you guys recommend cool looking dialers for my inspire? i want one where you flash it to your phone when installing it so it replaces the current android stock dialer.

Maybe you're not looking for this or have already tried, but go dialer is nice with kits of themes

ProbyWaN said:
Maybe you're not looking for this or have already tried, but go dialer is nice with kits of themes
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ok it seems like you dont read before you think. if you take the time time to read my question, i specifically asked for a dialer to replace the stock one on my phone. go dialer is an app that doesnt replace stock dialers.

binlad said:
ok it seems like you dont read before you think. if you take the time time to read my question, i specifically asked for a dialer to replace the stock one on my phone. go dialer is an app that doesnt replace stock dialers.
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Ok I will try and let your rude comments go this time. You cant fully replace the stock dialer. All you can do is use another app. As your using a sense based rom. you cant fully replace the dialer

Sorry bud, I was just trying to be helpful.

If you want themed dialers full themes have them you can extract the dialer apk from the zip. And flash them in a new zip.
miki. Inspire 4g...s

zelendel said:
You cant fully replace the stock dialer. All you can do is use another app. As your using a sense based rom. you cant fully replace the dialer
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take a look at this link and tell me what you think.. i think it can be done according to the link.
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-change-android-htc-dial-pad-key-background-colors/
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Sorry bud, I was just trying to be helpful.
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yeah i know.. i'm just desperate for a full custom themed dialer. i apologize for the outburst.
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If you want themed dialers full themes have them you can extract the dialer apk from the zip. And flash them in a new zip.
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you mean i got to replace my dialer apk with one from another theme? can you please explain more on how to do this?

binlad said:
take a look at this link and tell me what you think.. i think it can be done according to the link.
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-change-android-htc-dial-pad-key-background-colors/
yeah i know.. i'm just desperate for a full custom themed dialer. i apologize for the outburst.
you mean i got to replace my dialer apk with one from another theme? can you please explain more on how to do this?
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Like I said you can't replace the dialer. That is just a theme. Meaning its the same dialer just different colors. Theming the dialer is not hard but not easy either. If you don't want to do it by hand you have to find a themed dialer that is from your OS version and Sense version and then swap the apks. Or you can dig in amd learn to theme it yourself. A search for apkmultitool and sense theme tut will get you started down that road.

zelendel said:
Like I said you can't replace the dialer. That is just a theme. Meaning its the same dialer just different colors. Theming the dialer is not hard but not easy either. If you don't want to do it by hand you have to find a themed dialer that is from your OS version and Sense version and then swap the apks. Or you can dig in amd learn to theme it yourself. A search for apkmultitool and sense theme tut will get you started down that road.
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hi zelendel.. i hear what youre saying. and all i want to do is just change the colors of the dialer, not the dialer itself. so given this, do you think that the link i provided will do just that? cuz thats all i want to do, is just change the colors.. let me know.

binlad said:
hi zelendel.. i hear what youre saying. and all i want to do is just change the colors of the dialer, not the dialer itself. so given this, do you think that the link i provided will do just that? cuz thats all i want to do, is just change the colors.. let me know.
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Yeah IT will work. It will take you a few trial and errors as there are many things that it doesnt tell you. Like all the images for the dialer are in 3 apks. com.htc.resources, HTCdialer.apk and Phone.apk. I have themed the dialer before and to get it just right I spent about 2 days editing images in Photoshop and changing color code XMLs in notepad++

zelendel said:
Yeah IT will work. It will take you a few trial and errors as there are many things that it doesnt tell you. Like all the images for the dialer are in 3 apks. com.htc.resources, HTCdialer.apk and Phone.apk. I have themed the dialer before and to get it just right I spent about 2 days editing images in Photoshop and changing color code XMLs in notepad++
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wow.. that is hard work. and i'm on a schedule where i cant afford to lose any time. i think i'm gonna install cyangen or miui.. then i'll go from there as to what dialer theme will work best for me.

binlad said:
wow.. that is hard work. and i'm on a schedule where i cant afford to lose any time. i think i'm gonna install cyangen or miui.. then i'll go from there as to what dialer theme will work best for me.
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I would personally go with CM. I never advice MIUI. Theming while it is hard and time consuming, when you get it just the way you want it is all worth it. Click the Gotham link in my sig to see mine.
And before I get the crap about why from others. MIUI took CM open source coding, Themed it and then made it closed source and then sold it on a device only available in China.

zelendel said:
I would personally go with CM. I never advice MIUI. Theming while it is hard and time consuming, when you get it just the way you want it is all worth it. Click the Gotham link in my sig to see mine.
And before I get the crap about why from others. MIUI took CM open source coding, Themed it and then made it closed source and then sold it on a device only available in China.
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thank you for sharing your device. it looks good. i want to install cryogen. but i'd like to ask you these questions 1st. i asked them in my other thread..
1) can you install launcherpro and desktop virtualizer on a miui and cyrogen?
2) can you also turn it into an android phone 7 with these o/s's?
3) can you install any android app?
4) hows the batt life and performance on both miui and cryogen?
5) can you list a few cryogen roms that are best for battery and performance?
6) what are the pros and cons of miui/cryogen compared to sense?