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Can we customize Fresh Rom 2.0b?

So as many of us have done, I have been making my own customized files.
(keyboard/lock screen/clock)
Can I run them as updates just as before and get them back?
When I say I have been customizing files, I really mean I have been playing around with what the great devs here have put out. So I only change a few images to my liking. So on another note. Thanks!

of course you can customize it. Like always, make a backup, then try it out. If it doesn't work, restore the backup.
Not sure if your previous updates will work with this ROM, you might have to make some changes

Using the backup when I press the volume down and red button. (Sorry forgot the name) Can I have more then one backup?
As it sites, when I push restore t does not give me a list to pick from. I would like to keep a backup of my hero on 1.5 and one with my hero on 2.1
I was not sure if the old files I have would still work.

you can have as many backups as you want. I've got a dozen or so copied to my computer, just in case I want to go back to one of the previous setups I've had lol

Most of the lockscreens, espresso updates, taskbars etc for 1.5 will no longer work with 2.1. The apk's and places that the .PNG's are stored are in different places now and flashing most things from 1.5 will result in a black screen or something else
Everything should start fresh using the 2.1 Apk's now
I am not saying everything wont work but most will not

zippy-man said:
Most of the lockscreens, espresso updates, taskbars etc for 1.5 will no longer work with 2.1. The apk's and places that the .PNG's are stored are in different places now and flashing most things from 1.5 will result in a black screen or something else
Everything should start fresh using the 2.1 Apk's now
I am not saying everything wont work but most will not
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That what I thought, Kind on sucks but sound rite.

Of course it can be customized. Like it was said, the folder structure is a lot different so flashing older 1.5 stuff will boot loop your phone. For instance, Rosie has been moved over to com.htc.resources.apk. Its not in Rosie.apk anymore....go figure...

Are themes on stock ROM possible at all?

I'm rooted and have working MetaMorph. I've been told that due to ODEX files stock ROMs are not skinnable with MM at all. Is this true? I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to have
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=639556&page=5
THIS skin (with Desire Battery Icon). If it's possible and someone actually comes through, beer money will be headed your way. Flat black, all Desire Icons, works on stock if at all possible. I'm new to Android so I don't know much about this stuff unfortunately.

You can theme the .apk's but cannot change the color of the text (but you cannot change anything that would reside in a .dex file since that .dex file is now in an .odex file). If you don't have a problem with not being able to see you carrier name, clock, or date, then it is doable.

david1171 said:
You can theme the .apk's but cannot change the color of the text. If you don't have a problem with not being able to see you carrier name, clock, or date, then it is doable.
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Drat. I guess I'll have to hit the forums to see if there's any ROMs at all that are minimal in nature but still allow the skinning. I'm not really liking all the extra stuff in CM and MoDaCo's ROMs right now. I love that they're doing the work and forwarding the platform (I used MDC's superboot/root which was fantastically easy) but I'm not into the additions, I want to make those myself. What to do (aside from dealing with the stock bars)...

level5music said:
Drat. I guess I'll have to hit the forums to see if there's any ROMs at all that are minimal in nature but still allow the skinning. I'm not really liking all the extra stuff in CM and MoDaCo's ROMs right now. I love that they're doing the work and forwarding the platform (I used MDC's superboot/root which was fantastically easy) but I'm not into the additions, I want to make those myself. What to do (aside from dealing with the stock bars)...
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You should really look at enomther's ROMs then. They are about stock if you don't choose any of the extras that come with them. They are also amazingly stable.
EDIT:Since you do speak of making your own mods, then if you de-odex your build then you could theme it as you choose basically.
http://code.google.com/p/smali/
That will set you up on de-odex-ing your build.

[Skins] HTC_IME High/Low Res v27 custom skin generator online! Updated Sep. 7th!

The reason I've been slower at posting requests lately is about to come clear!
I have created an "online kitchen" of sorts for creating custom skinned, signed, HTC_IME high and low res apk files. This means you guys can very easily create your own skins and customize the ones I've created!
What is this?
A website you can visit on your computer or directly from your phone that will let you a> create a custom skinned keyboard based off of any of the images currently in the library (various colored keys, backgrounds, etc) with whatever text color you want and b> customize existing "skins" (will be known as "presets") however your heats desire.
Currently, it should be considered very beta. All the features that are here should be working 100%.
Why beta, that sounds scary?
It's beta for a couple of reasons, 1 because it's currently UGLY as sin (concentrated on features and back end first) and 2 because I'm actively working on it which means it could break at any time.
What is the point of this?
Besides the fact that you can now customize the hell out of the way your keyboard looks, it drastically reduces the amount of work I have to do in the future. Currently, i'm uploading 46 pre-themed apk files for every single update. While this isn't really a big deal since I automated the process, it slows down how quickly I can put up updates. With this new method, all I have to do is upload the original unthemed keyboard apk and classes.dex for each new version and my work is done!
Everything else:
If you select a preset, you will still be asked to choose each portion of the keyboard (background, buttons, text color etc). The image with the yellow border around it (you'll see what I mean) is the default "piece" for the preset.
One last thing, depending on server load it could take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes to generate the keyboard. Most of the time I suspect it will be < 1 minute tho.
I don't mind if you use this to generate a keyboard and include it with something (theme/morph) or post it somewhere, just give due credit
URL for HIGH RES online kitchen: now offline, sorry
URL for LOW RES online kitchen: now offline, sorry
Current feature list / changelog:
Start from a "preset" (any of my current themes) and change any component of it.
Choose any of my current backgrounds
Choose any of my current primary/function key styles
Choose any of my current "symbol sets"
Choose any of my current space bar logo/images
Upload your own spacebar logo
Choose any color text for letters and alternate characters
Built in bug reporting/feature requests (for new image sets, for example)
Choose any color for background image
Preview keyboard before generating it
Option to see/reuse all skins you have generated
Option to see/reuse last 25 skins anyone has generated
Choose any color for symbol sets
Added lowres kitchen
Added option to choose between 1.5 only and 1.6+ low res versions in low res kitchen.
Added v25 froyo version.
Added all v26 versions to kitchen!
Added all v27 versions to kitchen!
Added v27-froyo lowres version to kitchen!
New option: Create your own primary/function keys is FINALLY here!

Pre-themed/Pre-built skinned keyboards.
Custom skins for Jonasl's HTC_IME high res.
These are signed with the exact same certificate that jonasl uses so if you can install his, you can install these and go back and forth with no problem.
These are no longer flashable update.zip files, all you need to do is download the zip file, extract the HTC_IME_hi.apk to your sd card and install with a file manager (linda, or something that supports reinstalling for future installs).
Special note, if you have not already installed v22 or higher, I highly suggest you read Jonasl's thread here for important information regarding this keyboard. You will need to re-enable and completely reconfigure this keyboard after installing (only if you haven't already done v22+).
One last note, there is a new hi res Clicker.apk available too. I have not included it in these downloads, you will need to get that from the official HTC_IME Mod download if you haven't already! Update: or get it here -> Clicker_hi.zip
v24 links removed because v25 is now available in the kitchen, screenshots represent some of the many themes you can create there!

Thankyou so much all working perfectly !

Oh thanks for this, I definetly don't like Metamorph - so this was a life saver. Well not really a life saver, more like a life enhancer lol..

Great job thanks .

I know this is an htc forum but is there any way you can throw an update.zip of v18 for us droid users? The candidate bar is broken on v19 for droid but it worked on 18... if you can do it would you make it the black with white text theme? This would be much appreciated! Keep up the great work!

trillonometry said:
I know this is an htc forum but is there any way you can throw an update.zip of v18 for us droid users? The candidate bar is broken on v19 for droid but it worked on 18... if you can do it would you make it the black with white text theme? This would be much appreciated! Keep up the great work!
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Sure thing, I don't want to maintain to many old versions going forward, but this one is the most frequently downloaded one, and it sounds like Jonasl isn't going to get us a new version real soon (i could be mistaken tho).
I'll try to get it posted here in the next 30 mins or so.

gIMpSTa said:
Sure thing, I don't want to maintain to many old versions going forward, but this one is the most frequently downloaded one, and it sounds like Jonasl isn't going to get us a new version real soon (i could be mistaken tho).
I'll try to get it posted here in the next 30 mins or so.
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Actually im a fool... with the candidate bar on v19 you can long press and dragit to the correct position so don't bother. I read This aafter I posted and gave it a try and voila. Seems like a lot of Droid users didn't read the entire OP like me. Thanks for the quick response. Hope I caught you before you wasted any time!

trillonometry said:
Actually im a fool... with the candidate bar on v19 you can long press and dragit to the correct position so don't bother. I read This aafter I posted and gave it a try and voila. Seems like a lot of Droid users didn't read the entire OP like me. Thanks for the quick response. Hope I caught you before you wasted any time!
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Hahah I almost suggested you try that, but wasn't sure if this was different bug.
Glad you got it sorted, no time wasted here!

I'm still having problems with installing the themes...I tried all 3 methods you posted, everything installed with no problems or errors...however, when I go to a text screen (sms, for example) I click on the input area and the keyboard just doesn't pop up at all, nothing. Any explanation for this? I don't understand why I can't get this to install properly. I'm convinced it has to do with my rom, jrummy's desire remix on koush's cyanogenmod

philsfan said:
I'm still having problems with installing the themes...I tried all 3 methods you posted, everything installed with no problems or errors...however, when I go to a text screen (sms, for example) I click on the input area and the keyboard just doesn't pop up at all, nothing. Any explanation for this? I don't understand why I can't get this to install properly. I'm convinced it has to do with my rom, jrummy's desire remix on koush's cyanogenmod
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It must. Have you been able to install the un-themed keyboard from Jonasl? If that is the case, I have absolutely no idea why these wouldn't work. They are identical to the APKs he produces just with my theme changes.

These themed versions work like a charm on stock N1.
I extracted the APK, installed with ASTRO. Just to be safe, I uninstalled previous version.

Talderon said:
These themed versions work like a charm on stock N1.
I extracted the APK, installed with ASTRO. Just to be safe, I uninstalled previous version.
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Glad to hear!! I assumed they would, but had no way to test it (short of nanding and flashing back to an unrooted stock rom of course).
Thanks for letting me know!

just tried the htc ime apk on wifes stock n1 and no joy also tried installing the clicker apk too and still nothing !

marra2 said:
just tried the htc ime apk on wifes stock n1 and no joy also tried installing the clicker apk too and still nothing !
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Which install method did you try????
For stock I would recommend option 3 with astro file manager or similar.

I used option 3 with astro go to choose input method and it only gives me android keyboard option ? rebooted phone too just to make sure .

Thanks bro for the update.zip. I had almost given up on flashing the penguins skin as I could not get MM to do it no matter what I tried. Anyway this method worked. Have the keyboard themed with penguins.
quick question: if I install a new ROM and wipe data prior to that will I have to apply this again? If so can I do this directly without installing the orginal HTC keyboard? Thanks again.

marra2 said:
I used option 3 with astro go to choose input method and it only gives me android keyboard option ? rebooted phone too just to make sure .
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I *think* either on stock firmware and/or first time you run it you have to actually enable it first. Try going to settings, language and keyboard, and see if you have touch input that you can either check mark to enable or go into for settings, then try to set it as your input type.
stlcity said:
quick question: if I install a new ROM and wipe data prior to that will I have to apply this again? If so can I do this directly without installing the orginal HTC keyboard? Thanks again.
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Yes you will have to apply it again, and yes you can go straight to my pre-themed keyboards (by flashing, pushing, installing, however you want!).

that did it thanks very much

Works great! Thank you.

metamorph themes for incredible

does anyone know where, on here, can i get some mods for my notification bar? like wifi and 3g and signal bars? i need to be able to use metamorph to apply them cause i am not too good at this stuff. i have done the search but have only came up with batts. any help would be appreciated.

What rom?
sent from dinc

Clockwork recovery

mills23 said:
Clockwork recovery
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That's not a ROM, but since you dont know that, I'm going to assume that you have the stock rom. Just look in this forum, theyre all over the place.

Lol yeah im not sure what I got! That's part of why I'm looking for easy ways to do mods.

Don't worry: we all had to start somewhere.
With that said, if you don't yet know the difference between recovery and a rom, I'd shy away from jumping into MetaMorph themes for your notification bar for now.
First, I'd recommend you do a bit of reading on the terminology: roms, recovery, kernels, etc. Then familiarize yourself with how to make a nandroid backup and how to restore it: this is going to be critical once you decide to move forward with theming. Finally, people may disagree with me on this last point, but I'd recommend you educate yourself on how MetaMorph is working and how apks store their icons.
If you are semi-proficient with computers, none of the above should be too hard. In fact, you'll probably be surprised at how easy it ends up being. With a little bit of reading, and trial-and-error, you'll be able to find almost any theme you like, pull only the png files you want, then make your own MetaMorph theme.
You can open any apk file (like a copy of your system's framework) using a zip program (like 7zip) and see what png icons it contains. MetaMorph does nothing more than replace these png files with new files that you give it. A MetaMorph theme will have an XML control file that instructs it where to place the png files, which will also be dictated by the folder structure.
Jumping straight into MM themes without an understanding of these concepts is a bit of a risky move. Since signal/wifi/etc icons are part of the framework-res.apk, it's quite easy to throw yourself into a bootloop.
Again, I know some people will disagree with this advice: it's just my personal opinion. I know you are eager to tweak your device, but without a decent understanding of what you are doing, you could find yourself trying to fix a problem that takes a lot more time than my suggested path of first learning.

I agree! Read read read, then flash
sent from dinc

I just don't have alot of time with a 18 month old runing around. So I was just looking for something easy.

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mills23 said:
I just don't have alot of time with a 18 month old runing around. So I was just looking for something easy.
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Understood; some of us definitely have more time than others when it comes to tinkering.
I'll make you a deal: if you find a theme that you like (doesn't have to be MetaMorph... could just be a rom that visually appeals to you), point me to the link. If I'm able to, I will make a MetaMorph theme file for you to try. For simplicity's sake, find something that would use the same number of icons as your current setup. In other words, if you are currently running a rom that uses a 4-bar signal icon (which is most likely the case), let's avoid the 6-bar signal icons. If the theme you want is solely visual in nature (i.e. no functional changes, like the 4 -> 6 bar change), then I should be able to make the MM pack and give you instructions on its use.

Ok great thank you! I will get them together and pm them to you.

[Q] App Icons

I would like to change the default icons on some of the ROMS that I use. I have looked through the files and folders on my phone from Root Explorer as well as using a PC to explore. I have found that on many roms I can find a few files that are named "icon_....". However the "artwork" for the icon that I see on my homescreen or app drawer are completely different. Is there a way to replace either manually replace or a ODIN or some other installer that will use any icon's that I would create and want to put into a rom of my choice.
Have I explained this good enough?
Icons such as the default MMS icon or phone icon, etc....

you can use a different launcher (go launcher for example) and use different theme icons. I usually mix and match from a couple different themes myself.
As for changing the icons without using a different launcher you can cook your own themes in UOT kitchen or dsixda, however they require more extensive knowledge of android

Thanks jigglynuts. I have used different launchers Go, ADW, TW, Honeycomb and others. I have also used UOT. I have had marginal success with UOT. There are a LOT of available options there as well. Here is the real question....I don't want to "steal" anyone's hard work. I really like the black icons that RaverX3X put into the unnamed ROM RC2. Is there a way of peeling those out of the ROM and putting them into a different ROM such as ICBINB? If this is a wicked taboo move, then I apologize. If it is cool, how can this be done?

hopefully Raver or another themer will chime in on exactly how that's done. I believe you need to go inside each .apk file and pull out the drawable folders and find which one has the icon inside it. Then you can extract the image, edit it, and put it back into the apk when you are done.
I'm sure that's an oversimplified version of how it's done though.

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mike-y said:
hopefully Raver or another themer will chime in on exactly how that's done. I believe you need to go inside each .apk file and pull out the drawable folders and find which one has the icon inside it. Then you can extract the image, edit it, and put it back into the apk when you are done.
I'm sure that's an oversimplified version of how it's done though.
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Actually it's pretty spot on... My dad themed his Rom by doing that and that's what he was telling me to do.. he also said that you can ether pull the .png files that you want to change... edit them and put them back. Or You can get icons from searching the internet and just make sure they are named exactly how the original is named. I just can't find the ROM I want lol...
Just for starter purposes I want Stock GB..
I'm currently running
GingerBread stock
Kernel: Blastoff-v2
Modem: KG4
My whole journey started with "Why can't I send long txts" Dad said to go to XDA and Root the phone. Blastoff gave me CWM and the Modem KG4 fixed the txting and gps issues... as well as took my signal back into 4g! I figure if I'm gonna keep messing with stuff... I want to do themes...