I was reading around and I read that with cm7.1 you get t mobile theme chooser, I just wanted to know how to get that on our hybrid version???
Since the theme is specific to the device as it is certain files that are modified, you would have to extract the parts of those files that actually make up the "theme." Most of the files, if I am correct, are .apk such as framework-res.apk, settings.apk, etc... You can't just extract those from any ROM as it will leave you in a bootloop or bricked. However, I would say that it is possible to get the theme chooser for our device, but there would be many parts that would have to be change in order to get it to work correctly. The theme that you would download with that app would download another app that changes the necessary files for you... However, with lots of research, lots of time, and lots of patience... anything is possible...
once i finish changeing the framework it will work
RaverX3X said:
once i finish changeing the framework it will work
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RarverX3X thank you so much for your time and effort you have put into this device, I am so glad we have such a committed dev like you!
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Hey,
now I have a big problem. I wan't to update my themes for the new cyanogen ROM.
But the colorchnger gives an error.
Whats up with it? I can't change the font colours for this rom. RTbhis is not really cool. Any themers out there, who have worked on it? Evereything fine for you?
Put this in services: Attached classes.dex
OK, thank you, mate. What is in it?
Is it a patched classes.dex from yourself?
Did you do it with original cyanogen 5.0.5.1 rom without any errors?
Excuse my ignorance, but I rely pretty heavily on how well the developers automate ost of this stuff. If I am using the Glass Status Bar, and need to do this, can you explain how I put this in services? I just dont want to screw anything up
The best is, you wait until it's ready. There are two small files which must be updated in the themes.
This one (with cyanogen 5.0.5.1) is not so easy. I think, I give it a try this afternoon.
I'm cool with that. Also, could you include an Apply All with your theme?
I know about the framework apk file and inside of that where the different things are, but outside of that I am clueless. I know there's gotta be something special about .9.png files but I don't know specifically what to do with them, or how to properly resign the package (if needed).
Any guidance would be great!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471586...:)
Now will this work with The incredible or do i have to use a different Format sorry its talking about changing Themes for G1 on the link
arayba said:
Now will this work with The incredible or do i have to use a different Format sorry its talking about changing Themes for G1 on the link
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The g1 was the first android phone, so it all started there. Same rules apply here so that's a good place to start. Youll wanna do a lot of reading as there are many small details that can mess things up.
For the most part though its just swapping files. I highly recommend 7zip files manager. Depending on what you wanna change and what rom you're theming you'll wanna get stericsons autosign tool setup.
I just started making themes and I plan on creating roms next. I started working on my theme and wanted to see how it would look on the phone. I re-compressed the zip file back to an apk and got an error about it not being signed. The same thing also happened with some code I worked on. I just need to know how to sign the apps. Please help!
Look for avaboxV2 You can sign zips, apks and a whole lot more stuff for theming ie. smali editing
Also this should be in Q&A.
Also i know this has been answered b4
But its nice to see newer faces working on stuff for the Hero
kyouko said:
Look for avaboxV2 You can sign zips, apks and a whole lot more stuff for theming ie. smali editing
Also this should be in Q&A.
Also i know this has been answered b4
But its nice to see newer faces working on stuff for the Hero
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THANK BRO!!! I tried searching for it but, got no where. Should I use this on the stock rom or can it be used with custom roms?
In no way do I take credit for this, just found this on another section of XDA and thought I'd share. All credit goes to Daneshm90. Start making themes people!!!!!
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Heres a script that ports your themes from firmware to firmware, rom to rom.
How it works:
- Looks through app/framework folder for apks that exist in new/old rom
- Then extracts pngs from those apks
- Then deletes mismatching pngs
- Repacks old themes pngs into new rom
- Done
Note: Benefit of this method is that you could literally port a donut theme to a froyo rom because it only copies images that exist in the new rom, and none that don't.
Instructions:
- Download zip
- Extract zip
- Place old framework/app in old folder (Rom that has the theme)
- Place new framework/app in new folder (Rom u want to port it to)
- Run Script
- The new folder is now themed
Improvements:
- Dependant on demand for this script.
Download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737526
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Unless I am mistake about how this works, this would not work on my theme because of xml files I have edited. I would also advise caution when doing this, as some theme makers may not appreciate their work being modified without their knowledge.
Still a very nice tool to have in the box thank you
NICE!!
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This sounds awesome! Link is broken though.
phinnaeus said:
Unless I am mistake about how this works, this would not work on my theme because of xml files I have edited. I would also advise caution when doing this, as some theme makers may not appreciate their work being modified without their knowledge.
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Open source. My two cents. Maybe some would get mad, but you cant please everyone. I think the Majority of themers wouldnt mind. The ones here seem to be happy when others take their stuff and add to it. Give props if you can of course. But with this, you cant. Considering what Android and this community is all about, i think its a great little script..Good Job! (if it works )
here is originals
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737526
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540870
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I don't understand the instructions, could anyone explain them clearly to me what to do? I downloaded the file and I see old and new but I want to make my CM6 Night Build 7/28 with cm6.snapv3 and I wanna put up a theme of my own, how do I do that?
Can anyone address me to a dark themed google now launcher? I had it in Thyrus dark theme for terminus rom and, since I don't know how to extract that feature (for my own personal use, of course) from the theme, I was wondering if there's a ready-made version somewhere.
Thanks for any help
There's one in themes and kappa section
rootSU said:
There's one in themes and kappa section
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Kappa section? You mean here in the nexus 5 area?
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Kappa section? You mean here in the nexus 5 area?
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Haha. Sorry, my keyboard often corrects "apps" to "kappa".
Yes, the nexus 5 themes and apps section. There is a dark theme. It has different parts, such as settings.apk and Google launcher
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Haha. Sorry, my keyboard often corrects "apps" to "kappa".
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Mobile text correction is wonderful
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Mobile text correction is wonderful
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Yeah. Not sure why it thinks I'm spelling out Greek letters.
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Haha. Sorry, my keyboard often corrects "apps" to "kappa".
Yes, the nexus 5 themes and apps section. There is a dark theme. It has different parts, such as settings.apk and Google launcher
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Thanks a lot. I'll look for it. Could you tell me which one, if at all possible? I don't if this is the right place to ask, but I sure know you're the right person to ask something to! What makes a theme specific to a rom or group of roms? I'd like to know because I'd love to learn how to make my own themes or use some theme for my purposes (I hope there's nothing against the unwritten rules of this world).
Thanks
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Thanks a lot. I'll look for it. Could you tell me which one, if at all possible? I don't if this is the right place to ask, but I sure know you're the right person to ask something to! What makes a theme specific to a rom or group of roms? I'd like to know because I'd love to learn how to make my own themes or use some theme for my purposes (I hope there's nothing against the unwritten rules of this world).
Thanks
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There's a few material / dark themes. I had a look but it wasn't in the one I thought. That's either because it was the wrong one or it had been removed. Maybe ask in each thread if they theme Google launcher. I've definitely seen it but I thought it was the one by vivek.
As for why themes are ROM / build specific...
Themes are a combination of replacing images and editing XML files. These are mostly in framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk
The easiest way to make a theme is to use these apk from a specific ROM. However, these apk ate specific to a specific ROM or build. For example ROM SlimLP has different features to stock so therefore has different code in these apk, so wrong apk, phone will boot loop. Same is true between 5.0.1 and 5.0.0 etc
There are more complicated ways to theme using things like ZipThemer. This will add your changes to the files that are on the phone already. This means it is more compatible than the easier method, as long as you don't change files that have special code from the Dev in them.
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There's a few material / dark themes. I had a look but it wasn't in the one I thought. That's either because it was the wrong one or it had been removed. Maybe ask in each thread if they theme Google launcher. I've definitely seen it but I thought it was the one by vivek.
As for why themes are ROM / build specific...
Themes are a combination of replacing images and editing XML files. These are mostly in framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk
The easiest way to make a theme is to use these apk from a specific ROM. However, these apk ate specific to a specific ROM or build. For example ROM SlimLP has different features to stock so therefore has different code in these apk, so wrong apk, phone will boot loop. Same is true between 5.0.1 and 5.0.0 etc
There are more complicated ways to theme using things like ZipThemer. This will add your changes to the files that are on the phone already. This means it is more compatible than the easier method, as long as you don't change files that have special code from the Dev in them.
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Thanks a lot for the explanantion. I will investigate a little more along the line you indicate.
Happy new year and thanks again (already hit the button!)
Theoretically, if i have a theme for a specific rom but for different update (same Google version, same build), i could extract the the file, replace the framework and system apks with the ones of the new update, re-compress the file and then flash it as a new theme? Seems a bit too easy, but IT makes sense, I think.
rootSU said:
There's a few material / dark themes. I had a look but it wasn't in the one I thought. That's either because it was the wrong one or it had been removed. Maybe ask in each thread if they theme Google launcher. I've definitely seen it but I thought it was the one by vivek.
As for why themes are ROM / build specific...
Themes are a combination of replacing images and editing XML files. These are mostly in framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk
The easiest way to make a theme is to use these apk from a specific ROM. However, these apk ate specific to a specific ROM or build. For example ROM SlimLP has different features to stock so therefore has different code in these apk, so wrong apk, phone will boot loop. Same is true between 5.0.1 and 5.0.0 etc
There are more complicated ways to theme using things like ZipThemer. This will add your changes to the files that are on the phone already. This means it is more compatible than the easier method, as long as you don't change files that have special code from the Dev in them.
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Theoretically, if i have a theme for a specific rom but for different update (same Google version, same build), i could extract the the file, replace the framework and system apks with the ones of the new update, re-compress the file and then flash it as a new theme? Seems a bit too easy, but IT makes sense, I think.
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astrovale said:
Theoretically, if i have a theme for a specific rom but for different update (same Google version, same build), i could extract the the file, replace the framework and system apks with the ones of the new update, re-compress the file and then flash it as a new theme? Seems a bit too easy, but IT makes sense, I think.
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99.9% no.
too good to be true!