I'm thinking about making some themes for my SGT2 7 and would appreciate some helpful advice from some Devs/theme makers on the subject..
I'm just going to make a list of some questions and hopefully someone can answer them.
1 - Any custom theme making apps for SGT2 7 ?
I have some experience in making some Windows 7 VS and have used things like THIS and THIS . Any Windows 7 (x64) software /android apps available for SGT2 7 ?
2 - 9.PNG's
Is it possible just to change some 9.png's or do i have to go all the way and change HEX as well ? Initially i want to make a simple theme just to ease myself into the whole experience. Once I'm more confident with what I'm doing i will experiment more and more.
3 - Status Bar
On every ROM that i have flashed the "status bar" is always black. Is that "hard coded / a permanent fixture" into the ROM or can it be changed ? if so is it HEX or 9.PNG ?
4 - Custom sounds
Can they be added to a theme ?
5 - Installation
What ROM do i need to be running to make a theme ? For example I'm running THIS . Is that at all possible or will i have to use a custom ROM such as CM9
6 - System Icons
Can they be changed / added to a theme or is that a different beast entirely ?
7 - Root
I guess you'd have to have root on your device to apply a theme ? Hey im a "lock n load" kinda guy , but to our friends who don't want root , will they be able to apply my theme ?
Thanks
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hello i have one question how i can change style of my android phone i have cyanogenmod menu and style but i want keep cyanogenmod and only change visual style i look on google but cant find any tutorial
so do i must only change framework-res.apk and framework java or anything other
BLiNKT said:
hello i have one question how i can change style of my android phone i have cyanogenmod menu and style but i want keep cyanogenmod and only change visual style i look on google but cant find any tutorial
so do i must only change framework-res.apk and framework java or anything other
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It depends ...but seems to be complicated at this time I recommend you to use an online tool to change framework Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen
to change things from scratch use APK_Manager but this is an advanced task for people they develop a custom ROM so be careful every wrong entry in framework will result in an unusable phone -stuck at bootanimaton so take care about and do a nandroid backup before so you can restore your phone to a working status
what if I just change the framework-res.apk and systemui.apk for example,WP7 ROM v2.0 by jinavs to cyanogenmod 7.2 but in such a way so then would not work
i just want keep cyanogenmod and put style from WP7 ROM v2.0 by jinavs i want have cyanogenmod and windows phone 7 style or system ui
BLiNKT said:
what if I just change the framework-res.apk and systemui.apk for example,WP7 ROM v2.0 by jinavs to cyanogenmod 7.2 but in such a way so then would not work
i just want keep cyanogenmod and put style from WP7 ROM v2.0 by jinavs i want have cyanogenmod and windows phone 7 style or system ui
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I followed your posts here in fact you just want your own ROM but this is not as easy as you think you never find a complete-tutor "how to make a custom ROM" just because this is subject for a book and involves developer-level abilities (just look at that ROM -is made by a development team) keep things as simple as possible an find a ROM that meet your appropriate requirements you should be glad you have Cyanogenmod on your phone because not all people have this chance !
to get an answer to your question why not to post it on that ROM thread if you want answer put the right question in the right place
at least but not the last thing :I appreciate efforts to change/improve things
Hi guys :fingers-crossed:
i want to ask something,yeah tablet ui mode for CM10 ,sometimes i get bored with stock look CM10 ,i want tablet UI,but after searching in MR.Google,i can't find for HDPI device,just found for nexus 7 device,and also i want to make tablet ui mode switcher :fingers-crossed: hope someone can guide me
-Note: i was combine only paranoid prefences.apk without changing any database just copy an .apk,but force close ahahah very noob
You have to add all the paranoid android database to work. Give it a try .
Note: Berusaha terus, pantang menyerah !!:thumbup:
Hello... friends I have been working on something and want to share with you I'm newbie in themes and modifications but I'm interested enough and have to start somewhere.
As the name suggests this a theme based in black AOSP colors, so far only includes the systemUI.apk
the goal is to get a full theme, suggestions and ideas are welcome..
The Steps:
1 - Download the attached zip
2- Backup your SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex(if there)
3- Backup your rom (nandroid) if something goes wrong
4- Flash the zip in Cwmr/Twrp recovery and reboot
5- Hit thanks button if like you
*This is a VRTheme maybe work on another Note 3 models, if someone try it let me knows if work*
**I am not responsible for your phone... REMEMBER BACKUP**
***Tested on @dr. ketan K5 great rom***
Update: Added a variant of theme: whitout toogle status indicator (look attachments)
Thanks to:
Recognized themer @HS™ for the base of theme...
Google for great Android O.S...
All the people who have helped me.
P.D. Sorry for my bad English
Out of the gate I want to say that you guys are incredible for setting up a forum like this. I know you'll get lots of people who will just hop on here and ask some oft-answered question without ever taking the time to do a simple google search, but for those who don't abuse the forum I think it will be a real asset. Anyway, I have a Verizon Stratosphere II, a phone that as far as I can has received no development whatsoever outside of the followers of our devices small xda forum. It is an hdpi device that runs 4.1.2 touchwiz. If we want to mod or theme we have to sort of extrapolate procedures by readings tutorials for other devices. While this is a good way to learn, sometimes there are mountains we can't overcome without some help.
About two months I began trying to follow BOOTMGR's tutorial for upgrading the status bar to the one from 4.2.2. I have run into problem after problem from the beginning and have gotten most of them solved but I've been spinning my wheels for about 3 weeks now. I know that in order to edit the smali files in systemui I need to deodex it. Do I also need to odex the rest of the rom? I have done many mods to SystemUI before using apktool but never to smali files. I would think the proper order to do things would be something like:
1. deodex SystemUI
2. decompile SystemUI
3. perform mod from op
4. recompile SystemUI
5. reodex SystemUI
However, I've tried that and everything else I can think without success. Often it even successfully recompiles but then fcs when pushed back. I am 100% sure that my phone and the galaxy II on which the tutorial is based are similar enough this to be feasible, I just can't quite get there.
Thanks again for all you do guys!
Hi,
Try to see this thread => Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 > Galaxy S II Themes and Apps > [MOD][GUIDE][JB 4.1.2] AOSP Style Status Bar on Samsung ROMs
- [GUIDE]How to add customizable 14 statusbar toggle buttons for samsung ROM
and the answer from my colleague @Perseus71
You might want to pose the query in Android Software and Hacking General [Developers Only] where one of the other Developers might be able to help you with your issues in detail.
What I do believe, is that you need rest of the other System APKs particularly framework-res. You might be better served using [KITCHEN] ArchiKitchen - Android Kitchen (WIP) [Linux].
There are also a whole set of Tutorials by @Ticklefish . Those will help as well. He also has his own Theming tool Tickle My Android.
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Hi guys,
Here's the thing, I really love the navigation button of Xperia phones on 5.0. Therefore I'm looking for a way to add that to my Nexus 5 on 5.1. Do you guys have any suggestion for me to try?
(Did try xposed module but it brought bootloops)
You can:
- decompile and recompile the SystemUI to change it's resources (there are also apps that do this e.g. SoftKeyz or something like that.. don't know if they work on 5.1)
- RRO/Layers theme on a supported custom ROM
- CM12 theme on a supported custom ROM
- Xposed (but unlikely to work)
Elluel said:
You can:
- decompile and recompile the SystemUI to change it's resources (there are also apps that do this e.g. SoftKeyz or something like that.. don't know if they work on 5.1)
- RRO/Layers theme on a supported custom ROM
- CM12 theme on a supported custom ROM
- Xposed (but unlikely to work)
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Thanks, I will try SoftkeyZ first.