Well, I'm new to theming but I have heavy knowledge of using Photoshop and i thought I'd share a very nice feature that WILL save you hours of work!
So, you know when you want to change the look of well over 200 battery icons? Recoloring them or what ever you would feel to do, would take maybe 4 or 5 hours? Maybe 3 if your fast and know exactly what your doing.
Anyways, this Guide is to you take 30 seconds and have all changed!
First off, Have all the Icons that you want to recolor in one folder! (Perfectly on Desktop), and then an "Edit Icons" Folder.
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Next, Open Photoshop.
Open ONE of the unedited Icons!
Next, go to Window>Actions.
Now at this point select the Default Actions Layer within the Actions window and expand it.
Next, click the new tab button within the Actions window and Create a name like "Icon Recoloring". Just something specific to your task.
Then, once you hit record, Photoshop will start to record your tasks. Only tasks that modify the image.
So at this point make your edits. A simple edit for wanting to change the color, go to Image>Adjustments> Hue and Saturation. I set mine to +100, which made my screen battery into a cyan or bright blue, what ever you would like to call it.
After you make your changes, click the stop button at the bottom of the actions window. (Do not save this icon you just recolored)
Next, you go to File>Automate>Batch and a window will pop up.
You need to set the correct settings.
Under the "Set:" section, select "Default Actions".
For "Action:" select the Action you created. (For me it was Icon Recoloring).
What you do at this point for the Source section, is select the folder containing the UNEDITED ICONS. Ignore the check boxes.
Next you choose your Destination Folder where you want the edited icons to go.
Once you do this, click "OK". Your Photoshop will kind of flicker as its rapidly opening, and recoloring the icons and placing them in the destination folder. The icons will be the same color as before in your Photoshop window but they will be the color you want in the Destination Folder.
andddd that's all to it! Remember that the action you create will be placed to every image you have selected. so please avoid specific icon edits!
Hit thanks if this was helpful!
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Well, I'm new to theming but I have heavy knowledge of using Photoshop and i thought I'd share a very nice feature that WILL save you hours of work!
So, you know when you want to change the look of well over 200 battery icons? Recoloring them or what ever you would feel to do, would take maybe 4 or 5 hours? Maybe 3 if your fast and know exactly what your doing.
Anyways, this Guide is to you take 30 seconds and have all changed!
First off, Have all the Icons that you want to recolor in one folder! (Perfectly on Desktop), and then an "Edit Icons" Folder.
Next, Open Photoshop.
Open ONE of the unedited Icons!
Next, go to Window>Actions.
Now at this point select the Default Actions Layer within the Actions window and expand it.
Next, click the new tab button within the Actions window and Create a name like "Icon Recoloring". Just something specific to your task.
Then, once you hit record, Photoshop will start to record your tasks. Only tasks that modify the image.
So at this point make your edits. A simple edit for wanting to change the color, go to Image>Adjustments> Hue and Saturation. I set mine to +100, which made my screen battery into a cyan or bright blue, what ever you would like to call it.
After you make your changes, click the stop button at the bottom of the actions window. (Do not save this icon you just recolored)
Next, you go to File>Automate>Batch and a window will pop up.
You need to set the correct settings.
Under the "Set:" section, select "Default Actions".
For "Action:" select the Action you created. (For me it was Icon Recoloring).
What you do at this point for the Source section, is select the folder containing the UNEDITED ICONS. Ignore the check boxes.
Next you choose your Destination Folder where you want the edited icons to go.
Once you do this, click "OK". Your Photoshop will kind of flicker as its rapidly opening, and recoloring the icons and placing them in the destination folder. The icons will be the same color as before in your Photoshop window but they will be the color you want in the Destination Folder.
andddd that's all to it! Remember that the action you create will be placed to every image you have selected. so please avoid specific icon edits!
Hit thanks if this was helpful!
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guess I'll start using photoshop since i dunno if gimp has this feature, thanks for sharing!!
Luisit0 said:
guess I'll start using photoshop since i dunno if gimp has this feature, thanks for sharing!!
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Im 90% sure Gimp and Greenfish Icon Editor Pro can only do tiny plain signals lol. Photoshop is easier and doesn't take to long. Go find a cracked version or a student version or something and your set.
Great tutorial man, thanks!
So, who loves me now for saving you a nice chunk of time and frustration lol?
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So, who loves me now for saving you a nice chunk of time and frustration lol?
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i like turtles
but thanks for the guide, i did not know that and this is a great time saver. thanks
Install imagemagick
Code:
sudo apt-get install imagemagick
Get the hue you want (should already know) and run it against a folder of images:
Command:
Code:
for x in `ls |grep png`; do convert $x -modulate 100,100,50 -alpha off icon.png -compose CopyOpacity -composite PNG32:output.png; mv output.png $x.png; done
This command will also save the alpha layer of the png. Plus you just saved yourself a trip to windows land, a bunch or money, or downloading and using illegal software.
I can do this too, can I open my own thread in development as well? This belongs in themes and apps.
Incorrect, How To and Guides go in Development, and it aids in development. Its also for Information purposes. Stop trolling XD A lot of people have Photoshop already for what ever purpose.
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Incorrect, How To and Guides go in Development, and it aids in development. Its also for Information purposes. Stop trolling XD A lot of people have Photoshop already for what ever purpose.
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While some what true this Section of the 4G Department says "Sprint HTC EVO 4G Android software development"
This would belong more in the Themes & Application as it refers to that subject matter more appropriately. Yes How To And Guides do go here but that only applies to Mod How To's and Rom How To's. Lithid is not Trolling just stating the Facts.
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While some what true this Section of the 4G Department says "Sprint HTC EVO 4G Android software development"
This would belong more in the Themes & Application as it refers to that subject matter more appropriately. Yes How To And Guides do go here but that only applies to Mod How To's and Rom How To's. Lithid is not Trolling just stating the Facts.
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I just posted where i saw all the how to and guides. Sorry. Even though the way the ROM looks is part of its development. Don't complain about a nice gesture.
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I just posted where i saw all the how to and guides. Sorry. Even though the way the ROM looks is part of its development. Don't complain about a nice gesture.
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Theming has a dedicated section. Theming is not development. Which is why themes are posted in... well... the theming section.
Troll? Meh, your not even worth the effort son.
ReapersDeath said:
I just posted where i saw all the how to and guides. Sorry. Even though the way the ROM looks is part of its development. Don't complain about a nice gesture.
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Don't be sorry bro! It's people like that that keep a lot of people like you with good intentions and potential from even wasting there time posting on xda.
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Don't be sorry bro! It's people like that that keep a lot of people like you with good intentions and potential from even wasting there time posting on xda.
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Intentions are only half of it. Can't get a job with good intentions alone. Sorry. In order for development to continue, things need to be in their rightful place. When someone comes to the site looking for development they shouldn't be seeing guides on how to batch hue some files. Is it helpful, yes. Is it development? Nope. Doesn't belong here. If that is trolling, then you should look up the definition.
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Intentions are only half of it. Can't get a job with good intentions alone. Sorry. In order for development to continue, things need to be in their rightful place. When someone comes to the site looking for development they shouldn't be seeing guides on how to batch hue some files. Is it helpful, yes. Is it development? Nope. Doesn't belong here. If that is trolling, then you should look up the definition.
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Dude, why are you so mad? Do you need a hug??
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ReapersDeath said:
I just posted where i saw all the how to and guides. Sorry. Even though the way the ROM looks is part of its development. Don't complain about a nice gesture.
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No one is complaining.. It is just the fact that your post is in the wrong section. If everyone posted in wrong sections of the forum and said "Yeah even though it's in the wrong section atleast I'm helping".. then no one would find what there looking for.
LouSkywalker said:
Dude, why are you so mad? Do you need a hug??
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Maybe you should read your own sig, definitely applies here sir.
Ok guys its seriously trolling now. If a mod sees it as appropriate to move, then they will. End of story. Theming is changing a ROMs preset look that the developer made. This guide helps themers and developers. Developers when it comes to images and icons. No reason for this to become a war.
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Maybe you should read your own sig, definitely applies here sir.
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Nah... Not really but its all good All I'm saying is that we should take it easy on each other because I know a few good devs that refuse to share their work on here because of some of the drama that unfortunately exist here on xda.
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LouSkywalker said:
Nah... Not really but its all good All I'm saying is that we should take it easy on each other because I know a few good devs that refuse to share their work on here because of some of the drama that unfortunately exist here on xda.
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That is very true, I used to love coming here to see what stuff the devs had come up with for the best device I've ever had the honor to own.
But now when I read a thread I have to waste so much time reading posts that amount to nothing more than pissing matches that it's become pointless.
It's truly a shame. Part of the beauty of open source is being able to share knowledge and developments that not only teaches us more about our devices but also builds a real community of like minded individuals.
Android is made for people that like to challenge themselves. If we just wanted a gadget we could've gotten iPhones. Instead because of the community we have devices that Apple has to build a whole new phone to compete with. (Don't tell me y'all don't dig that )
But it's hard to learn anything when your attacked because your trying to learn more.
To quote Uncle Ben: "with great power comes great responsibility."
Not the opportunity to treat somebody like garbage.
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Moved to themes as this is where it belongs
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Okay guys, at the suggestion/request of Konikub, who was told this couldn't be done, I, "Team LoneWolf" , decided to crack open the stock HTC Messaging application (Mms.apk), in order to investigate the possibility of inverting / applying a "dark theme" to the application.
It seems this has not been done before, and upon initial investigation, I can see why. Many of the HTC Sense applications share common resources (themes, styles, icons, etc), stored in com.htc.resources.apk. So, if you attempt to modify something used by Mms.apk, but stored in com.htc.resources.apk, you are going to unwittingly modify the appearance of other applications, and if other corresponding elements are not adjusted in those applications as well, you are going to have problems.
So, things that are "challenging" are the things I like to try and tackle, and inverting this application was a tough cookie, requiring extensive edits, in some cases to "undo" references to items stored / defined in com.htc.resources.apk, and rather, make them stand alone directly within Mms.apk. This required major edits to XML, Styles, Colors, local .pngs, and Smali/Java code. You wouldn't think simply themeing an app would require all of this, but Mms.apk did.
Essentially, what this mod has done, for the most part, is flip most text that was black, and made it white, and most backgrounds that were white, and made them black (inverted), giving you a bit more visual interest, as opposed to the stock "white" look.
For those running a dark theme on their phone, who prefer to use the stock messaging app (I use Handcent, lol), this should fit the bill nicely. Again, thanks to Koni-man for the "nudge" / "coaxing" to take a look at this.
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Flash the attached (HtcMms.zip) via recovery. Also, let me know if I missed anything. It is certainly possible, as there are so many menu options / tasks that can be done, that I may have overlooked.
EDIT: MetaMorphs attachments added (morph_*.zip), to modify the default 'tap to compose' area from gray (shown in screen caps above), to black (screen capture), and another to return the application icon in the app drawer to stock color. DO NOT ATTEMPT to flash these. They must be applied using MetaMorph, AFTER you FIRST flash from recovery the original mod (HtcMms.zip). After applying using MetaMorph, you will need to, at a minimum, issue a Hot Restart, for the application to re-appear in the app drawer. It will disappear after applying the MetaMorph, and re-appear after a restart.
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You never cease to amazing us . Do you know if we can get conversation bubbles inside each conversation?? That was something I was about to PM you about.
You are indeed the MAN! Looks awesome, I may have to dump go sms now! Lol
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Js...you are the best in everyway possible, lol! Thanks for "Team Lone Wolf" for having my back
I have to throw a thank you to Koni for the little nudge as well.
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I have to throw a thank you to Koni for the little nudge as well.
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Indeed, he's a good guy. Honestly, if someone else came to me for help on this one, especially since I use Handcent (currently, I may switch now too!), I probably would have ignored the request. But, I always like to help Koni out when possible .
Very sweet I am downloading now
Might you be able to customie other apps like this? Like making the stock HTC music app and People app all black. That would make Sense even more epic.
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You never cease to amazing us . Do you know if we can get conversation bubbles inside each conversation?? That was something I was about to PM you about.
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Thanks. Hmmm, bubbles, that would be cool to pull off in the stock Mms as well. Maybe I'll see what it may entail. Probably pretty tough to pull off though...
pzvv said:
Very sweet I am downloading now
Might you be able to customie other apps like this? Like making the stock HTC music app and People app all black. That would make Sense even more epic.
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Probably. It's just a matter of investing/finding the time to do so. Things like this can take many hours/days to pull off...
JsChiSurf said:
Thanks. Hmmm, bubbles, that would be cool to pull off in the stock Mms as well. Maybe I'll see what it may entail. Probably pretty tough to pull off though...
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Pretty tough but you seem to master the impossible and normally very quickly lol.
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Just flashed I like but needs a few details.
1. It changes the message icon at the top notification bar default.
2. Make the "Tap to Compose" section black with white like the rest.
3. Make the main message icon default color not blacked out.
Other than that very good work!!
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Just flashed I like but needs a few details.
1. It changes the message icon at the top notification bar default.
2. Make the "Tap to Compose" section black with white like the rest.
3. Make the main message icon default color not blacked out.
Other than that very good work!!
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Lol, I made it they way you described, since that's how I like it. If you have other preferences, have at it ;-) Those are simple personal preference tweaks.
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Great Work OP!
Now gmail, mail, dialer, and gvoice??!!?! huh....huh?!?!?!
Wow, JS. Nice. I want to use this, but question. Does this include any of the mods that were put into it from Calkulin. More specifically, the compression fix and 5MB limit fix. It's fine if it doesn't. They're just good to have.
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Wow, JS. Nice. I want to use this, but question. Does this include any of the mods that were put into it from Calkulin. More specifically, the compression fix and 5MB limit fix. It's fine if it doesn't. They're just good to have.
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I modded this from a stock Mms.apk. I'm not familiar with the details of the mods Calkulin did, but I assumed they were to the framework, as opposed directly to the .apk. I'll have to look, as, honestly, until now, I've never really used the HTC Messaging app.
BTW, I'll probably knock out a few MetaMorphs shortly, with some "other" preferences, such as the mentioned black "tap to compose" area. I did it that way initially, but didn't like it. It looked like too much black to me and made it hard to differentiate the compose versus non-compose areas. I'll probably also do a MM to restore the stock application icon. I wanted to darken it to denote it is a changed / darkened version of the app.
Thanks been wanting this for a while. I knew you was going to give us something cool you was too quiet.
You are the man.
TEAM LONEWOLF one hack at a time
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Okay, FYI, I've attached 2 MetaMorphs to the end of the OP based on preference.
The first MetaMorph will change the "tap to compose" area from the modded gray in the OP, to black for those who prefer it, as shown below:
The second MetaMorph simply returns the application icon in the app drawer to stock white.
Note, after applying using MetaMorph, you will need to, at a minimum, issue a Hot Restart, for the application to re-appear in the app drawer. It will disappear after applying the MetaMorph, and re-appear after a restart.
Nice job Js really nice looking man, you have done some really good mods for the Evo communuty and I use them thanks again
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Really cool. Thank you.
via EVO.
After just getting around to installing your rotary unlock mod, I am loving this!
Only problem is I can't install it. I go into the recovery menu, choose install from zip and then confirm, I get an error.
Installing update...
Amend scripting (update-script) is no longer supported.
Amend scripting was deprecated by Google in Android 1.5.
It was necessary to remove it when upgrading to the ClockworkMod 3.0 Gingerbread based recovery.
Please switch to Edify scripting (updater-script and updater-binary) to create working update .zip packages.
Any ideas why I get this error? I haven't changed anything since I installed the rotary lockscreen. Maybe switching to Amon recovery?
I had this request a while back and it seems to have died off. Basically I was wondering if the fantastic developers here can figure out a way to get the wallpaper to show on the pattern, pin, or password lockscreen. Right now it is simply black and I think it doesn't look that good. Not a huge issue but one I'm sure can be solved. Here is what seo said about the issue over at his original thread.
"pattern/sim/password unlock black background instead of yours. please don't ask . I will not f*** up the entire android.policy trying to fix "just a background". live with it"
I know this would be extremely useful to a great deal of rom developers so please take consideration. Also I don't know if this is in the right section so mods please move it if you would like. Screenshot below.
I would like this to but i believe this belongs in the themes thread.
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I honestly think this should be in development because there is going to have to be some manipulation of system files. I believe when you are manipulating images it should be within themes. This is not a theme but more of a modification that would be extremely useful to a ton of people. Can some developer please jump on this I would def donate.
This doesn't belong in this FORUM...bla bla bla!
Good idea though...even though I don't use that pattern lockscreen.
Moved to Themes and Apps.
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Moved to Themes and Apps.
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Motion to stay in development.........Denied.
How did this thread die out so fast. I was really hoping to get this development rolling.
Glasstopia
This is by no means a completed theme. I've just spent many many hours getting everything translucent and correcting everything I could find that didn't look right with the new transparency (Not to mention getting Contacts.apk to compile at all). So for now, I'm calling this an initial release.
F.A.Q.Q. You included the blue flames?!?! Oh No!!!!
A. Ok....seriously this time. The flames (and most status bar changes coming in the future) are housed in the system/app/SystemUI.apk. If you delete it from Glasstopia before you flash, or push the one over from Glasstopia_Revert or HFS after you flash, then no more flames
I originally created this theme for the Vibrant a long time ago, and decided to bring it over to my new phone. What I've been able to do so far:
General Cyan/Blue Theme
Many Custom Icons and Images
New Wallpaper (See Bottom)
"Accurate" Battery Icons
Translucent Notification Dropdown
Animated Notification Icons
Translucent Dialer
Translucent Contacts
Translucent Mms
Translucent Settings
Translucent Music Player
Translucent GMail
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Obviously Team Douche for making CM9 for all of us to enjoy and modify.
kesara for assistance with building the Contacts.apk from source.
http://thegreatandmightyoz.deviantart.com/ for the Phoenix image I used for the wallpaper.
UOT Kitchen for select images
Glasstopia Theme
CWM Recovery flashable .zip
Download: http://goo.im/devs/mwbehr/Glasstopia
For a wide variety of transparent widgets visit this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8398577#post8398577
I don't see any point in reproducting perfectly good work, so I won't be making any widgets that are on that list. However, if there's any widget that you don't find there, isn't up to date, or simply would like it looking a bit different let me know and I'll take a look at it
Glasstopia v1.3:
Added animated notification icons
Themed system menu icons
Themed power menu icons
Themed popup menus
Added "missing" icons
Glasstopia v1.2:
Framework-res.apk and systemui.apk now are themed by Theme Engine
Gmail.apk updated to latest version
Animated status bar removed for the time being (hopefully will find a good way to add it back)
Glasstopia v1.1:
Reduced transparency of framework to better accommodate visibility of text in certain apps.
Fixed text color oversight in Mms compose message.
Added some new icons
Re-skinned Lockscreen
Fixed lack of transparency when creating new contacts.
New status bar images
General blue/cyan coloring
New Mms.apk images
New default_wallpaper.png (doesn't seem to apply)
Probably more....
Glasstopia v1.0 (Initial Release):
Translucent and Animated Statusbar
Translucent Dialer
Translucent Contacts
Translucent Mms
Translucent Settings
Translucent Music Player
Translucent GMail
Now that's purdy looking. Loved this theme back in the Vibrant days, nice to see it on the G2x. Two thumbs up sir.
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+1 link dont work.. should i wipe anything before flashing?
Nice work bro!!
Mr. Apocalypse said:
Now that's purdy looking. Loved this theme back in the Vibrant days, nice to see it on the G2x. Two thumbs up sir.
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Nice work bro!!
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Thanks guys
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+1 link dont work.. should i wipe anything before flashing?
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Guess Dropbox isn't going to work for me. My old host is out of business unfortunately. Let's see how mediafire does. Sorry about that. Links are updated.
Also, shouldn't NEED to wipe anything. However, if you like to be extra careful, it never hurts to wipe the cache first.
Edit: haven't decided on a theme color yet. I kinda like blue themes, but there's been suggestions for red in keeping with the general theme of the rom. Thoughts?
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Guess Dropbox isn't going to work for me. My old host is out of business unfortunately.
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If you need a nice, free host for devs, i strongly suggest Goo-inside.me to host your work. They're free, all about android, official hosts of RootzWiki, and did i mention they're free?
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If you need a nice, free host for devs, i strongly suggest Goo-inside.me to host your work. They're free, all about android, official hosts of RootzWiki, and did i mention they're free?
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Thanks. I wasn't sure if they had certain qualifications for an account or not. I'll look into that.
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just flashed, looks awesome!!! love it!! but i dont really like the green messaging icon, is there any way to change it? oh and thanks for keeping the flames!!!!
cainG2x said:
just flashed, looks awesome!!! love it!! but i dont really like the green messaging icon, is there any way to change it? oh and thanks for keeping the flames!!!!
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Glad you like it. Ya, I'll definitely be changing out lots of icons and images in the future. This is just the result of the "hard work" of making everything transparent (people don't get how much actual coding can be involved for theme projects like this sometimes ). I just kind of exhausted myself with this first part and took a little breather since the next part is pretty tedious.
I'll hopefully get started on the images tomorrow if i can decide between blue and red (or maybe both somehow)
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Glad you like it. Ya, I'll definitely be changing out lots of icons and images in the future. This is just the result of the "hard work" of making everything transparent (people don't get how much actual coding can be involved for theme projects like this sometimes ). I just kind of exhausted myself with this first part and took a little breather since the next part is pretty tedious.
I'll hopefully get started on the images tomorrow if i can decide between blue and red (or maybe both somehow)
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nice!!! blue would be perfect, i liked the whole red theme on HFP, might have to give it a try if one pops up for HFS. if there isnt one already that i havent seen.
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Thanks. I wasn't sure if they had certain qualifications for an account or not. I'll look into that.
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Yeah, they provide free hosting for all developers, just fill out the form, provide them with a few links to your work, and you should be approved no problem.
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Yeah, they provide free hosting for all developers, just fill out the form, provide them with a few links to your work, and you should be approved no problem.
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Hmm....seems like they expect "Recognized Developer" status.
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Hmm....seems like they expect "Recognized Developer" status.
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Nah, i know of lots of devs that don't have RD status on XDA that use Goo-inside.me. They're just making sure that just anyone aren't wasting their space. You're a recognized themer around here, you gave us Glasstopia on at least two different phones, they should approve you easily.
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Nah, i know of lots of devs that don't have RD status on XDA that use Goo-inside.me. They're just making sure that just anyone aren't wasting their space. You're a recognized themer around here, you gave us Glasstopia on at least two different phones, they should approve you easily.
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Cool, well I sent an app in. We'll see how it goes
Thanks for this its amazing rockin it now and will continue
Will this work on future updates of hfs?
keefer7 said:
Thanks for this its amazing rockin it now and will continue
Will this work on future updates of hfs?
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I would suggest waiting until I post an update after each of Hell's updates. It's not so much that it wouldn't work....it very likely would. However, any changes Hell makes to the apks I'm replacing would be lost.
However, my current plan/goal is to basically postpone my releases until Hell makes a new release. At that point I'll find a quick "stopping point", package it up, and post it here. Hopefully I'll be able to get this done either same day or next day depending on my work schedule (I work 12hr shifts, so some days are definitely better than others ).
Flames
I'm relatively new on XDA, so please don't flame me; however I am not a huge fan of the flames. Now I know that this is not a matter to be argued about, as everyone has different tastes. I was just wondering if there is any real way to use this theme without them. Just to be sure, I did the factory wipe in CWM as described in the OP; however, as I expected, this wiped my phone and left the flames. I realize that this description on removing the flames may be sarcasm, and that is perfectly acceptable. It is your theme and I have no right to complain about it or ask you to change it to my liking. I would only ask that you point out whatever I am missing if there is a way to remove the flames. If not, I won't complain.
Thanks
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I'm relatively new on XDA, so please don't flame me; however I am not a huge fan of the flames. Now I know that this is not a matter to be argued about, as everyone has different tastes. I was just wondering if there is any real way to use this theme without them. Just to be sure, I did the factory wipe in CWM as described in the OP; however, as I expected, this wiped my phone and left the flames. I realize that this description on removing the flames may be sarcasm, and that is perfectly acceptable. It is your theme and I have no right to complain about it or ask you to change it to my liking. I would only ask that you point out whatever I am missing if there is a way to remove the flames. If not, I won't complain.
Thanks
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Indeed it was sarcasm. If you delete the SystemUI.apk out of the /system/app folder in the Glasstopia_v1.0.zip when flashing to HFS it won't add the flames. To remove them if you already have them, move the SystemUI.apk from Glasstopia_Revert.zip or HFS.zip to Glasstopia_v1.0.zip then flash.
Edit: Peterman720 is not to be harmed. I knew this question was coming from someone sometime, and he phrased it politely
hey guys, well i wasn't really satisfied with the S5 toolbox application limitation so i thought why not to make an app that does the same function but with more options and apps! ..
currently the app has Lite version and Pro version. please do check it out guys.
Lite version no longer supported.
Thank you.
Google Play Pro Version: Fast Access
here are some screen shoots of the app
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
suggestions are welcome.
Been waiting for this..will try it now
Sent from my GT-I8262 using xda premium
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Been waiting for this..will try it now
Sent from my GT-I8262 using xda premium
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any suggestions please do quote me here and i'll reply asap.. thank you.
bump...
any feedbacks guys ?
updated the app to version 2.2.
good app. some opinions.
add some animations.
allow transparency in expanded list.
icon resizing also issue as it looks big to me.
also allow to make floating icon round or custom.
available in pro sorry.
thank you.
thanks for this application
Very useful for quick accessing favorite apps
Tried Floating Toolbox Pro on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and it works except for changing the Floating Toolbox icon color.
Read my experience here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/increase-toolbox-app-limit-t2869264#post55331319
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Tried Floating Toolbox Pro on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and some of the functionality didn't work.
Read my experience here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/increase-toolbox-app-limit-t2869264#post55331319
Hope you get everything sorted out. Thx.
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all of the mentioned above are working, you have to scroll to last page inside of the app to go to settings page. Please quote me back so i can be able to comment back
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Tried Floating Toolbox Pro on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and it works except for changing the Floating Toolbox icon color.
Read my experience here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/increase-toolbox-app-limit-t2869264#post55331319
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i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
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all of the mentioned above are working, you have to scroll to last page inside of the app to go to settings page. Please quote me back so i can be able to comment back
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For the sake of helping u improve upon an already decent app i just wanted to post to confirm the color cange bug on the tab S...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device there will definitely be a demand for a free unlimited hack from other samsung owners i'm sure. I suggest adding a list of options available in the pro version to the op so u wont get duplicate feature requests constantly throughout the thread...if i had any recommendations for u it would be to add an on/off button to the notification itself so users can just pull down the bar and make it disappear with one click just like the real toolbox instead of needing to actually open the ap, pressing menu then selecting stop. Lol...looks like i need to edit my own post because i just found out that u have a hold to disable feature built into the floating icon so nevermind on that request as i suppose thats just as good if not better. You might want to make note of that in your first post as well...along with other features/instructions because many users may not read the app description in the play store & a lil redundancy never hurts
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i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
For the sake of helping u improve upon an already decent app i just wanted to post to confirm the color cange bug on the tab S...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device there will definitely be a demand for a free unlimited hack from other samsung owners i'm sure. I suggest adding a list of options available in the pro version to the op so u wont get duplicate feature requests constantly throughout the thread...if i had any recommendations for u it would be to add an on/off button to the notification itself so users can just pull down the bar and make it disappear with one click just like the real toolbox instead of needing to actually open the ap, pressing menu then selecting stop. Lol...looks like i need to edit my own post because i just found out that u have a hold to disable feature built into the floating icon so nevermind on that request as i suppose thats just as good if not better. You might want to make note of that in your first post as well...along with other features/instructions because many users may not read the app description in the play store & a lil redundancy never hurts
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thanks for your suggestions and support, i will be doing a massive update tho, just give me two days , im doing my practical now and i find it hard to update all of my applications which they really need an update 'trust me i know'. i will be first switching to gradle to make my life easier .
and i really dont mind if you helped me with these such details which i guess im not good at, you could write your experience and things that you want people to know and i will just add here and give you the credit for it.
Thanks.
Best regard,
Kosh
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i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device ...
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Just can't win with you THEDEVIOUS1 LOL. If I had been smart enough to swipe rather then scroll I might have been able to test all those features.
I'll wait for the dev to reply to my other post before editing again. lol
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...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device ...
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Play Store says it's compatible so people would assume it should work on their devices.
Thx THEDEVIOUS1 and k0sh.
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Just can't win with you THEDEVIOUS1 LOL. If I had been smart enough to swipe rather then scroll I might have been able to test all those features.
I'll wait for the dev to reply to my other post before editing again. lol
Play Store says it's compatible so people would assume it should work on their devices.
Thx THEDEVIOUS1 and k0sh.
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It does works on your phone, let me dig in to that now and will update it soon, just bare with for a few days
Thanks.
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It does works on your phone, let me dig in to that now and will update it soon, just bare with for a few days
Thanks.
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k0sh, don't know what you meant by "dig into that now" but if your referring to anything I said about the scrolling and the swiping they work fine on the Tab S 10.5.
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k0sh, don't know what you meant by "dig into that now" but if your referring to anything I said about the scrolling and the swiping they work fine on the Tab S 10.5.
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Regards that you cant change the icon to other icons!.
Couls you please list the issue that u have because somehow i got confused.
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Regards that you cant change the icon to other icons!.
Couls you please list the issue that u have because somehow i got confused.
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Sorry for the confusion k0sh. Here is my earlier problem and requests:
Everything works on my Tab S 10.5 EXCEPT for CHANGING THE FLOATING TOOLBAR ICON COLOR. No matter what color I set it to it never takes. Changing the background color works fine though.
I have a couple of requests if you decide to continue to refine the app:
-Allow user to set the Floating Toolbox icon even smaller then it is now. I have it all the way down and I still find it too big on the tablet in comparison the the OEM Toolbox.
-Allow user to change icon transparency as I find it too bright
-Allow alternate icon or little round button like OEM.
Thanks again k0sh for all the attention your giving this.
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Sorry for the confusion k0sh. Here is my earlier problem and requests:
Everything works on my Tab S 10.5 EXCEPT for CHANGING THE FLOATING TOOLBAR ICON COLOR. No matter what color I set it to it never takes. Changing the background color works fine though.
I have a couple of requests if you decide to continue to refine the app:
-Allow user to set the Floating Toolbox icon even smaller then it is now. I have it all the way down and I still find it too big on the tablet in comparison the the OEM Toolbox.
-Allow user to change icon transparency as I find it too bright
-Allow alternate icon or little round button like OEM.
Thanks again k0sh for all the attention your giving this.
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i have replied to that request in different thread, you could read it there, but lets stay here .. i dont want to jump here and there :good:
Kalikazoo said:
Sorry for the confusion k0sh. Here is my earlier problem and requests:
Everything works on my Tab S 10.5 EXCEPT for CHANGING THE FLOATING TOOLBAR ICON COLOR. No matter what color I set it to it never takes. Changing the background color works fine though.
I have a couple of requests if you decide to continue to refine the app:
-Allow user to set the Floating Toolbox icon even smaller then it is now. I have it all the way down and I still find it too big on the tablet in comparison the the OEM Toolbox.
-Allow user to change icon transparency as I find it too bright
-Allow alternate icon or little round button like OEM.
Thanks again k0sh for all the attention your giving this.
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i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
For the sake of helping u improve upon an already decent app i just wanted to post to confirm the color cange bug on the tab S...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device there will definitely be a demand for a free unlimited hack from other samsung owners i'm sure. I suggest adding a list of options available in the pro version to the op so u wont get duplicate feature requests constantly throughout the thread...if i had any recommendations for u it would be to add an on/off button to the notification itself so users can just pull down the bar and make it disappear with one click just like the real toolbox instead of needing to actually open the ap, pressing menu then selecting stop. Lol...looks like i need to edit my own post because i just found out that u have a hold to disable feature built into the floating icon so nevermind on that request as i suppose thats just as good if not better. You might want to make note of that in your first post as well...along with other features/instructions because many users may not read the app description in the play store & a lil redundancy never hurts
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please do check the latest version 2.3, it shall be updated within two hours, so please check the play store after two hours.
The Box
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WHY WOULD I WANT THE BOX?
Want people to stop asking you for updates and mods you've already uploaded? Want a polite way to let users know how to donate to you?? Tired of thread clutter with people asking repeatedly for certain download links or theme threads? Want to have an app that showcases all of your work in one place? Have ROMs on more than one device and still want an app that can link people to what they need? Include this lightweight app that gives your ROM/theme users instant access to your updates, fixes, themes, ROMs, tutorials, etc., as soon as you upload. No additional service setup is required. Keep using whatever file hosting service you already use (i.e. AndroidFileHost, Dev-Host,your own, whatever).
WHAT IS THE BOX?
This is a simple app for ROM developers and themers and modders to collect their work into one app to share. You can include it in any of your custom ROM builds or projects, for example, or use it as a theme collection, or use it in some other way. Download and install the APK file attached to this OP and see for yourself. It has dummy images and filler text in the layouts. You can apktool/theme/modify this app pretty much however you want, with only a few exceptions as noted below.
CAN I SEE A VERSION OF THE BOX ALREADY IN USE?
Yeah. I have one on the Play Store for the Wicked X ROM series. Check it out here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erikalin.box1. Don't theme that one, obviously, or your users with get Play Store updates for the wrong project, but it's a working example with over 3000 installs and many happy users.
WHAT DOES THE TEMPLATE LOOK LIKE?
The attached template APK file comes will "dummy" images and filler text, and contrasting colors so you can easily see what you are editing.
AREN'T THERE MORE COMPREHENSIVE APPS LIKE OTA UPDATERS?
Yes. The Box is intentionally simple. If you want something more complex just go use something more complex or make your own app. This is made simple so that you can easily theme and customize it for yourself.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GET THIS UP AND RUNNING?
Given a learning curve for planning out what you want to put into The Box? It might take you an hour to "learn" and then whatever time you need to make up your images for your stuff, decide on what you want to include, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PUT TOGETHER FOR YOURSELF:
- a total of seven links you want to put into The Box (XDA threads, folders on Android File Host or whatever, links to online tutorials or something, your own paypal donation link, etc.)
- the seven images (440w X 200h) you want to use for those seven links (image buttons)
- your own app icon (you can just use the demo icon but you should make your own)
- five navigation drawer icons (90 X 90)(the little icons inside the app's navigation drawer)
- the text you want to include to welcome users, give credits, explain steps, etc.
- a background image for inside the app
- Watch the detailed youtube demo video
WHAT YOU CAN EDIT AND THEME:
Anything except what is noted below. So edit the rest of the text strings, text colors, background image, button images, navigation drawer icons, app icon, and of course direct all the links to your stuff.
WHAT YOU CANNOT EDIT OR REMOVE:
The app name.
The "About The Box" fragment - title, ic_frag5.png, text strings for the About fragment. Just leave the "About The Box" stuff alone and don't rename my app.
WHAT YOU CANNOT DO:
Put this on the Play Store - one template, one package name, no play store.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE DONE:
Post a link on this thread to where you are using The Box. You don't need to ask for permission, but please post a link so I can keep track of where it is in use. Screenshots are welcome but not required.
WHERE IS THE BOX FROM 2014:
There is a way more simple version of The Box on my old thread. There is even a "two button" version, so like one button to your downloads or XDA thread and the other button to your paypal donation link, for example. Find the old, more simple versions of templates here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777472
If you have questions, post them in this thread for sure. ... okay? I think that's everything for now.
Directions:
Download the latest template attached to this OP (version 4.1 is the latest)
Decompile.
Theme and mod to be yours by replacing dummy images with your own, and putting in your URLs
Watch the youtube video. I made it pretty thorough and it should answer most questions. :good:
changelog
version 4.0 initial release with navigation drawer layouts. Older versions in the old thread.
version 4.1 added "Exit" button by request. Version 4.1 is otherwise the same as version 4.0.
How to enable the Donation feature in The Box
You cannot copy-paste the donation link from XDA, you need to get your direct paypal donation URL. The template APK file has my paypal donation info in it. If you want to support my work, feel free to drop me a donation. Remove it or edit it to be for yourself before sharing your app though. Here is how:
1. Go to paypal maybe like here.
2. Choose "Create your button now"
3. In the code box that you get, click the tab for "email" to get just the URL, as opposed to "website" which gives you html code for a form button. You should see something similar to what's below, where you can see I'm highlighting what I need to copy for this purpose. Dat's it. Use that URL and you'll have a donate feature in The Box.
thats very cool idea,i test it for sure.thanx.
Going to check this out over the weekend. Looks awesome and nice work. Miss seeing you in the threads back in my S3 days.
thank you @erikalin my Box is almost ready.
I have only one question how can i simply add exit button ?
regards!
ambasadii
ambasadii said:
thank you @erikalin my Box is almost ready.
I have only one question how can i simply add exit button ?
regards!
ambasadii
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Howdy. Glad you're using this. Android apps aren't supposed to have exit buttons, not since the early days... just back buttons. Why would you want an exit button anyway though? Just curious.
dazednconfused said:
Going to check this out over the weekend. Looks awesome and nice work. Miss seeing you in the threads back in my S3 days.
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Hi there, stranger. Yeah, check it out. It's extremely simple. Didn't you used to use the "hub" app thing in your projects? It's along those lines, just using the file host places you already use (so it's easier)...
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Howdy. Glad you're using this. Android apps aren't supposed to have exit buttons, not since the early days... just back buttons. Why would you want an exit button anyway though? Just curious.
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Ups. The answer is very easy when i open all my actions i must click about eight times back button to exit the app
ambasadii said:
Ups. The answer is very easy when i open all my actions i must click about eight times back button to exit the app
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Ah. I could look at that. Honestly, at this moment I have a total of now three "thanks" on the OP of this thread, so I hadn't really thought about improvements, lol. Generally, I don't share things that aren't near perfect. If anyone is actually going to use this, I'll tidy it up. Okay...
Tell me something and I'll look into it. Which would you prefer:
A. functioning as it is right now
B. back button *closes the app* straight away, which means you use the navigation drawer to navigate inside the app, and reopen the app when you forget that rule (you know some cheap games just go this route - annoying but quick)
C. back button creates a toast ("pop up message") asking to Confirm to Exit or Cancel to return to app. Then reminder to use the navigation drawer and not the back button.
Your thoughts? I'll do something, but would benefit from input.
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Ah. I could look at that. Honestly, at this moment I have a total of now three "thanks" on the OP of this thread, so I hadn't really thought about improvements, lol. Generally, I don't share things that aren't near perfect. If anyone is actually going to use this, I'll tidy it up. Okay...
Tell me something and I'll look into it. Which would you prefer:
A. functioning as it is right now
B. back button *closes the app* straight away, which means you use the navigation drawer to navigate inside the app, and reopen the app when you forget that rule (you know some cheap games just go this route - annoying but quick)
C. back button creates a toast ("pop up message") asking to Confirm to Exit or Cancel to return to app. Then reminder to use the navigation drawer and not the back button.
Your thoughts? I'll do something, but would benefit from input.
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I really don't know why peapole don't use your box. I think it's really cool and great idea! I think the best idea to add exit button on the right top where is "Hi" action. Pop message with confirm or back will be great too. Take your time and thank you once again for this great app. I love it
ambasadii said:
I really don't know why peapole don't use your box. I think it's really cool and great idea! I think the best idea to add exit button on the right top where is "Hi" action. Pop message with confirm or back will be great too. Take your time and thank you once again for this great app. I love it
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@ambasadii Test version 4.1 attached to the OP and let me know if that's what you wanted.
Any other changes like this, anyone?
erikalin said:
@ambasadii Test version 4.1 attached to the OP and let me know if that's what you wanted.
Any other changes like this, anyone?
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yes @erikalin this is exactly what I said, great job again thank you!
Coming along good, still a few more touchups, but wanted to thank you for this. Once I release in my rom, I will post here with link to rom for you. Also with credits to you in OP, thanks again.
dazednconfused said:
Coming along good, still a few more touchups, but wanted to thank you for this. Once I release in my rom, I will post here with link to rom for you. Also with credits to you in OP, thanks again.
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Nice theming, my friend. I'm glad you're using this. I swear if people knew about this little app, most ROMs would use it.
looking good. :good:
Got it added to my new update for rom. Thank you so much for this app, I'll be sure to tell others about it as well. Credit and links given to you in my OP.
My rom thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...velopment/rom-wicked-one-ss-rom-v1-0-t3171763