So a while back i set out to create my own ROM, read through a bunch of stuff learned the basics but just never had the time to finish learning ! I really doubt im ever going to finish so im attaching what was the start of my theme, a welcome screen. Even this isnt finished but hopefully it'll be of some use to someone ...
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I searched the forum and didn't find any guide to theming rosie. I want to start making my own themes. I have alot of ideas.. I just need to kow how to modify the apk or change it.
Best way to start learning how is figuring out where all the files are located, the majority of taskbar files and etc are stored in com.htc.resources.apk and framework-res.apk these will change the most images for you.
Also good way to learn where to put stuff is download a bunch of metamorphs and unzip them to your desktop and have a good look see through all of them you will start getting an idea of where everything is and what does what.
If you need help always feel free to pm me. You are free to use any work from my theme at any time just holler
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588351
This is Godsons 1.5 and 2.1 theming thread. The first page has alot of useful links to different tutorials as well as the thread itself is a fantastic tutorial just search for what you want to know more about or ask, its really friendly and alot of good advice.
My advice is decide what you want to theme first find something close to it pick it apart find out what makes it tick and replace images with other ones to get the hang of it. Remember nandroid is your friend if something goes awry post it in that thread and ask for advice as to what you did wrong youll get feedback. Good luck and have fun with it.
I don't know where it's at now after all the changes but i put together a lil how to without alot of the nonsense that you don't need to worry about just yet together. I do agree that on this subject the searchbutton will take you places you don't wanna go
1)7-zip
2)cs4 & Gimp
3)sdk for a million things (signing,ddms,screen shots, etc..)
4)Notepad++ for editing scripts
5)learn the file system and where the things you want to edit are located
6)Lots of time, and a little luck
Anybody have any ideas?
Hey trib,
How about broadening your reach by using that creative, artistic flair to make themes or skins for QVGA devices? It may be fun and if you can find a niche in that market you can work your way into the other screen sizes as well. You have good roms already, you could create different new looks to keep them fresh since they are stable enough to use over long periods without re-flashing.
Another idea, just create icon sets for devices. Any creative idea like these could land you a lot of compliments, or better yet, donations, from those that like to freshen up their phone a bit without having to re-flash. On that note, have you figured out a way to skin the WP7 blocks that open the hubs? I have seen many screen shots, real and fake, that show a background image within the weather, calendar, etc, blocks on the main screen. I am still using your Trib7 rom and I really don't mind the HTC green that I have going now but was curious if you or another developer has figured out a way to alter the hub look without an additional 20 lines of code to do so.
Anyway, glad to see your new job isn't keeping you from xda. Good luck with whatever you decide to create.
nice topic, i got it
nice topic, i got it.
When I have some time, I think this sounds like a great idea. Thanks.
OK ppl, I've decided to work designing themes for our X10's.
I've searching and reading how to do this. Got some experience (and good taste ) creating themes, as I created some in the past for SE phones (using tools like SE themes creator and Photoshop). Of course when is Android things change, so let's say Im new in this.
Im not a professional designer but I think I could create some good stuff. BTW, I've decided to make themes for xRecovery just like SEMPITERNAL does because I found that more suitable.
So, Im asking for the necessary tools for this, tutorials, advices, etc, and when the themes I create are ready I'd ask for help of some beta testers in newest build ROM versions 'cause I run .054 and I won't update for now.
Thanks
See the sticky at the top of the board.
if you're lost.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834806
Thanks ppl, I'll read
it better be something special
Tehouster said:
it better be something special
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As soon as I learn how to (and when I have time out of my job and my musician career...), I'll promise I'll do something good
I have been programming with Java for about 6 years now. I am currently getting my masters in college for Computer Science (Programming).
I just finished reading the book Hello, Android by Ed Burnette. It was a pretty good book I must say and got me on my feet towards developing for an Android device. For those who do not know the book, each chapter you gradually build a Sudoku game. In the later chapters it discusses some openGL, sound, video. Overall the game is pointless and a waiste.
I never really liked game programming, I wish to do something such as tools, or a feature. However I have hit a roadblock and do not know where to go from here or what to read. I get the structure of the app, the XML setups, etc but the book did not give me a good enough background on the Android System for what I would like to do.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for your help in advanced.
Travmanx I think the way to go from here is use your Java experience to assist in unlocking these phones. I know these guys that are doing the hard work would appreciate all the help they can get.
ZC
I'm very new to android programming too and I agree there does seem to be a big gap in going from the usual tutorials and guides to really getting your feet wet and digging into proper coding.
I think the key here is to think of a simple idea and start to program it, by choosing something simple you can get the basics working quickly, while still giving you room to experiment further with extra features and improvements later on (where the real learning happens).
As to what idea... that is more difficult, I would suggest you do something which you will use so that you've got a drive to keep working on it and improve it.
i.e. If you travel, then a quick currency converter could be useful...if you play tennis then perhaps a score board...it doesn't matter much as long as the incentive is there to code it.
Look forward to hear what you decide to write!
hello there
I would suggest you do something which you will use so that you've got a drive to keep working on it and improve it
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first of all +10 for ^ meltwater
i did an app to (scoreboard) for a card game, instead of using paper and pen.
then:
i am a Java Developer to,
and recently started doing some android apps
i already have 2 of them in the market...
i am just like you, don't like to do games, i prefer tools and other staff...
however, my point is, whenever you can build an app whatever it is,... all you need now is an idea
try to find an idea and start developing it, and on every problem you face try to dig and fix it, then continue on ur main target... otherwise i don't see any advantage of reading more books, because you have to find something to do, then try to find how to do it (based on your input with 6 years java dev)
otherwise i think you will get lost.
my opinion, find an idea and start with it, then fix every block you face.
Good Luck
i have found one post with recommended dev tools. sadly the megauploads like was hosed by the government.
anywho.. my question is what tools would everyone recommend for coding, compiling and guides to understand the basics of android operation. while i may not be able to code fantastic software right off the bat... may be a while. i do want to understand what the heck i am looking at when i try and help...
i want to provide better info than... x doesn't work.
i do have the android sdk installed. its how i have to do some hacks anyway
thanks for your time.
If you want to make apps, try this
http://www.appinventor.mit.edu
Makes creating apps easy without coding skills...
If you want to go advanced, see this
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/want-to-learn-how-to-program-for-android-start-here/
Hope these helps...
thanks i will be checking those out when i get home from work.. blasted work always ruins fun