THIS TEMPLATE IS NOT CORRECT!!!
Please use the template in the following thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=993596
Ok so I increased the original template by 50% and created another PSD for those that want to use higher resolution images.
The new visible resolution for each desktop is 1764x1028 and the overall image resolution is 2616x1920.
It should be noted that the desktop area is NOT in the center of the image as the bottom status bar pushes it up a bit.
thanks for this. The wallpaper isn't the same when honeycomb only shows a portion of the wallpaper
clandest said:
thanks for this. The wallpaper isn't the same when honeycomb only shows a portion of the wallpaper
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No problem!
I am not really sure if its really anything different then other Android versions. Its really just that Honeycomb is meant to be used in landscape and I dont think that the crop tool has been redesigned to compensate for that.
My other wallpapers on my Nexus S, Vibrant and G1 all look chopped when the phone is rotated to landscape as apposed to portrait. Its still odd that the centered resolution for each desktop is lower then the native resolution of the screen in both dimensions. Its making me wonder if the screen really is 1280x800 native resolution.
Either way the template above works and keeps things centered for us.
Awesome! Thanks, works perfectly so far.
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Ok so I increased the original template by 50% and created another PSD for those that want to use higher resolution images.
The new visible resolution for each desktop is 1764x1028 and the overall image resolution is 2616x1920.
It should be noted that the desktop area is NOT in the center of the image as the bottom status bar pushes it up a bit.
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Wouldn't the Xoom just scale it back down?
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Wouldn't the Xoom just scale it back down?
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Yes it does, but the images do appear a bit crisper. Im not worried about the size anyway as I store all of my walls on Picasa.
Thank you! :d
This is exactly what I've been Googling for.. Thanks for making it! Now I can start working on some cool wallpapers for my xoom!
Thanks ritalin!
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Dumb question for you....do you select green layer and resize the image within the template to that and save the whole thing, or do you resize it to the green area and then create another file?
Think I figured it out
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Dumb question for you....do you select green layer and resize the image within the template to that and save the whole thing, or do you resize it to the green area and then create another file?
Think I figured it out
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If you are using the large template then the Green area in the center is the area of the wallpaper that is visible on the default center desktop. The red areas to its side are what you will see if you scroll to the desktops left or right of center.
If you are using the colors only to center your images, then hold down CTRL+; to bring up the guides, which will make it easier for you.
ok i need help how do i use this template
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ok i need help how do i use this template
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You need photoshop to use the PSD in the zip file.
Here is a JPEG of the template, it will not contain the guides but you can still use the colored blocks.
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Hope it helps.
sorry for my noobness but there's any guide out there to get this done...???
Thanks..I have photoshop but I don't know how to use it..
What am i to do with this? What do i do then to get my own image onto the xoom??
Could someone please explain how to use this template?
thanks, works great
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Can we get a wallpaper thread started? I think the wallpaper dimensions of the Captivate are different from other phones right? Also.. how do i go about deleting the stock wallpapers, and adding some to replace them?
You can download or put an image in the sd card. Open it up in Gallery, Select Menu, More, Set As
You can then set as Wallpaper (or Contact Icon) and it'll even give you a scaling box for cropping to the correct dimensions.
My favorite so far:
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http://www.androidzoom.com/android_themes/wallpapers/bezier-live-wallpaper_hchu.html
Dimensions
I think the wallpaper dimensions for the crop are ratios of 6:5. So that means 720x600 will fill up the entire crop box, as will 1080x900. Of course you do not have to use these dimensions for your wallpapers but then you get parts of it left out. Just what I have found playing around with it on my own. Hope that helps.
Here is what I made (Yeah Im a Rush fan)
Here are some I made yesterday after browsing the new uploads at Stock Exchange. I resized them to 960x800 at 96 dpi and they look pretty good on my phone.
the one i use. i organize the icons to follow the outside edge of the car so its unobstructed.
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what module is that for the clock?
there is a great app in the marketplace called, Backgrounds
its pretty much a full easy access web search of a ton of wallpapers, you can change category, apply directly from the app, or save the image and apply it later. I recommend you check it out.
yea that app is good has a ton of wallpapers
Does anyone know where the Captivate stores its wallpapers? I'd like to see what size/format the default options are, and put my custom ones in the same place, but I can't seem to find them. I'd be ok knowing where either the TouchWiz or LauncherPro wallpapers are stored.
Also, here's some wallpapers I cropped from images found through google image search (the originals got compressed by the forum, originals are in the zip file):
I'm currently using this one, got it of zedge
ibby03 said:
I'm currently using this one, got it of zedge
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That is awesome! lol thanks
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That is awesome! lol thanks
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Lol no problemo my dude! People at work always get a kick out of it
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ibby03 said:
I'm currently using this one, got it of zedge
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That is one of the best wallpapers I have seen.
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Does anyone know where the Captivate stores its wallpapers? I'd like to see what size/format the default options are, and put my custom ones in the same place, but I can't seem to find them. I'd be ok knowing where either the TouchWiz or LauncherPro wallpapers are stored.
Also, here's some wallpapers I cropped from images found through google image search (the originals got compressed by the forum, originals are in the zip file):
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wallpapers aren't actually stored in any directory they're actually in the app.
go fond the stock Rom and extract it.
go to the /system/app directory and find the home app.
it'll be in a .apk format
you can rename it to .zip and extract it.
the wallpaper will be somewhere in there
I use this picture as my background. I took it while in afghanistan.
Here's one I just made real quick:
• http://i.imgur.com/qAICih.jpg
Sleeping Giant said:
Here's one I just made real quick:
• http://i.imgur.com/qAICih.jpg
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That looks like the Launcher Pro without the gradient.
Anyway I +1 the Zedge suggestion. It's got some great ones, especially some darker looking ones that show off the Super AMOLED quite nicely
Here is a link to hundreds of icons from several sources.
http://www.mediafire.com/?8whos3fp8v88o7o
I came across these by accident and figured I would share...
About half of these look like they were ripped from iPhone themes, but a good pack nonetheless. Fair variety, and they are all good quality PNGs, which makes it easy. Thanks.
If you are looking for manual instructions on modifying application icons, here is a decent post.
how to change application icons
If someone has better instructions, please link.
mrgoodwords said:
If you are looking for manual instructions on modifying application icons, here is a decent post.
how to change application icons
If someone has better instructions, please link.
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That works if you care about changing what you see in the App Drawer. If you only care about what you see on home screens, a much easier way for the average user is to just download Desktop Visualizer from the Market. Combined with Launcher Pro for your dock, you are limited only by the PNG images you can find or make.
It depends on how far you need to take it.
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That works if you care about changing what you see in the App Drawer. If you only care about what you see on home screens, a much easier way for the average user is to just download Desktop Visualizer from the Market. Combined with Launcher Pro for your dock, you are limited only by the PNG images you can find or make.
It depends on how far you need to take it.
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Learning something new every day
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Learning something new every day
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That's why we're here
Actually I am interested in changing the app drawer icons. And though much appreciated, the above post to the directions seems like a long way to go to achieve this.
Is there an easier way? I actually bought an icon theme for ADW.launcher and I love the home screen icons, but for some reason the developer made the drawer icons completely different and I hate them. I have found some icons that I like, that match the home screen icons.
Surely there must be a way to change all the icons at once instead of the above directions.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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Good.
How the HELL can I get myself closer to this?
Can anyone share ideas on how he did it?
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I love that dude's set up.
Mine is minimal and simple using a black back screen with very clean and small things on the main page.
I'd like to mix it up and try something different.
For reference, here's mine:
That's Launcher Pro with Desktop Visualizer. DV just lets you make a widget that is an app button for any app with any PNG image you want for the icon. Head over to the Launcher Pro website here for a good thread of homescreens with lots of info: http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/vi...d=f659d9b40749e84b4ca91213bea40038&start=2490
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That's Launcher Pro with Desktop Visualizer. DV just lets you make a widget that is an app button for any app with any PNG image you want for the icon. Head over to the Launcher Pro website here for a good thread of homescreens with lots of info: http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/vi...d=f659d9b40749e84b4ca91213bea40038&start=2490
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I thanked you, because I appreciate the reply and posting up a link for me, but it's the images that I'm most interested in.
I'm going to search that thread to see where it takes me, but I wish there were just a theme I could bounce onto my phone with that type of layout pre-done.
I know that I'm going to get into it, not be able to make it as nice, not like the end result, and then not be able to get my current screen back to this way either.
Update: Found exactly what I was looking for and I know how to use it due to plenty of previous fooling around with Desktop Visualizer. Now I just need to find some time to go at it.
Here's the link for anyone else interested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831475
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The set is INCOMPLETE (about a hundred icons). I do not wish to continue the development since I don't feel the need for it.
But I still decided to release it in case any of you still want them.
For those who wants to play a little, I've included a template so you can create your own icons yourselves. (See tutorial below)
Tutorial:
1. Open the template in Photoshop.
2. Select any icon you want and open it Photoshop. If you are one of those who are using my Simplified Upgraded set, much better if you use them.
3. Copy your icon & place it over the top of the template. Adjust the size & location of your icon so as to fit the designated area.
4. Save your artwork as png and you're done!
E n j o y !
For the welcome screens you can visit this thread.
Simplified Glass & template
And if you're still up to making a glass-like icon set, here's a few and a template.
When you're done, perhaps you can post some screen shots and inspire others of your work.
Go play!
EDIT:
I have attached a bigger template for better resolution. Just don't forget to resize it (128x128 or 90x90, or according to your need). Otherwise it will eat up your device's resources.
Looks good...thanks guy...
Hi Biernes Atrece
Good to see you back, beautiful icons, I'll try them soon
Thanks
ai6908 said:
Looks good...thanks guy...
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Hi Biernes Atrece
Good to see you back, beautiful icons, I'll try them soon
Thanks
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Thanks to you both
I can not change a few icons such as: photo albums media player settings, etc.
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I can not change a few icons such as: photo albums media player settings, etc.
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Sorry, what do you mean? Can you explain further?
Here are some screens with Simplified Black, I created most of the missing icons with the provided template and icons from Simplified Upgrade series
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Sorry, what do you mean? Can you explain further?
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sorry my english ^ ^
I can not find png files some programs to rename^^
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Here are some screens with Simplified Black, I created most of the missing icons with the provided template and icons from Simplified Upgrade series
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looks good, tito!
blackmore89 said:
sorry my english ^ ^
I can not find png files some programs to rename^^
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oh sorry. They're suppose to be missing. It's an incomplete set.
I just released it so others could play around with them and create for themselves.
If you don't want to customize you can also try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=807031
Nice one mate
to OP:
if you ever need any help designing some icons let me know !
i started working on my own icon set but since i got no response....i can work for others !!
Some icons , based on biernes_atrece's awesome Simplified series.
Biernes, thank you for it.
Thanks for your contribution @ p0izn!
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to OP:
if you ever need any help designing some icons let me know !
i started working on my own icon set but since i got no response....i can work for others !!
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you can play around with the template and post your work here like p0izn did.
So I was kind of wondering why the native horizontal resolution of our screen is larger then my original template. I started playing around with the ddms.bat in the SDK and sure enough the native resolution of the screen capture was 1280 horizontal. So I knew my original template was wrong and this explains the small amount of blurriness when the wallpaper is applied.
After a bit more playing in photoshop with the screen caps from ddms and this lovely aspect ration tool, I give you all the proper Xoom Wallpaper template. Same as last time the PSD is attached in the zip file below.
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thank you for this! I am starting on some new wallpapers, and this will help greatly! Now I just need a DEV to make a small app (tablet only) for the wallpapers.
I gave up on looking for the "perfect" templates because in the end all you are doing is producing an image that looks good ONLY in landscape or ONLY in portrait.
You should include what the images are going to look like in both modes, just for brevity.
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I gave up on looking for the "perfect" templates because in the end all you are doing is producing an image that looks good ONLY in landscape or ONLY in portrait.
You should include what the images are going to look like in both modes, just for brevity.
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I can if you want me to. I didnt bother because Honeycomb was meant to be viewed in Landscape.
Thank you. I've been frustrated by this wallpaper resolution ordeal
I got lucky and my last wallpaer i made worked great.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13348576/Android/centerwater.jpg
PM for a non watermarked one
Template works Perfectly
Of course this is not finished, but I wanted to check on size and see how well it fits. The template turned out perfect. Snug as a bug.
A couple of USMC Xoom compliant wallpapers. More to come soon.
And 1 theme for the army
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A couple of USMC Xoom compliant wallpapers. More to come soon.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
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umm, not to invoke sacralige for you, but would you take a request from a soldier for an army one? at least im not asking for an air force one...
THANKS!!! I can get started on quality wallpaper now!
Like what would you like for the Army.
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I slapped this together in a few minutes today, if you guys want, I can up the PSD file too.
so i'm kind of a newb on this template. If our image fits the center section it will look fine on the xoom?
any way to get a template of the lockscreen? so we know where the unlock circle is?
thanks! i've been looking for this template.
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any way to get a template of the lockscreen? so we know where the unlock circle is?
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Search the forum, its been posted. IF you want to do it yourself, just take a screen shot of the device when the lockscreen is up, fit it into the template and your good to go.
Wallpaper
This is amazing how difficult this is to create or use a simple background for Xoom. A simple thing turned into a development effort !
JC7673 said:
This is amazing how difficult this is to create or use a simple background for Xoom. A simple thing turned into a development effort !
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Thats not really true. This would be the same issue on ANY android device it was used in landscape mode. The problem is that the Wallpaper crop tool is still setup for portrait use, thus we need a guide to make sure what we want visible shows correctly.
What I would really like to do is edit the crop tool to add in 4 additional guides that would show what portion of the image will show on the desktop. It would not be hard to do if I know what to edit.
xoom from Moto
I understand that. But what I do not get is releasing this OS for Xoom with so many quirks. I have worked in Android for phones for a couple years. I have worked with Moto in the past, and the combo Moto/Android is not a good combo on tablet. Moto still does not get the consumer.
Just my opinion. I like the xoom and that is why I am a bit frustrated. It was a chance to regain a bit of market share. But for a consumer iPAD(which I also have) the xoom is way too problematic.
Ok so I don't have photoshop but when I used this template with gimp...my images were still not fitting the screen properly
Just to explain what this does:
- The image portion of the wallpaper (almost) fits the screen perfectly.
- The top black bar only appears when in app drawer. That's why I a have "Applications" labeled there, so it appears in the background.
- The bottom black bar appears when in "+" or widgets view, which is the reason why I labeled it "Add-ons"
- The white all-around bar is the section that won't show up at all when using XoomWallpaper_2.zip
So here is a "template" I made in GIMP. I attached both the .xcf for GIMP and also the actual .png wallpaper for those who want to try it to see what it does.
EDIT: XoomWallpaper.zip is for larger images (eg. 1892x903) and XoomWallpaper_2.zip is for smaller images (eg. 1132x540)
PS: I use "wallpaper set and save" to set my wallpapers. So I don't need to crop the image.
On my WinMo phone I could easily make custom wallpapers. On the Cappy, not so much. I made a few designs in 480X800 size, landscape and portrait, copied them to the phone, but when I try to use them as wallpapers I can only select a small area of the graphic to use. How should I size a jpg so that I can use it full screen as a wallpaper? Thanks.
would like to know that as well!
You need the full size of the image to be 960x800.
A single screen is 480x800.
I don't have my wallpaper scroll, so I create a 960x800 image canvas in photoshop with a 480x800 image that I place in the middle for the wallpaper.
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You need the full size of the image to be 960x800.
A single screen is 480x800.
I don't have my wallpaper scroll, so I create a 960x800 image canvas in photoshop with a 480x800 image that I place in the middle for the wallpaper.
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I'm going to try that, but here's the thing...when I go to select an image for a wallpaper from the Gallery the selection box is more of a square than a rectangle. Even if the center of my image is within that 480X800 area inside the 960X800 area, it will still be cut off because of this.
960x800 isn't that far off from square. At least, it's a lot more square than 480x800. If you have the right proportions, you can expand the box to the full size of the canvas.
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Expand the box to the full size:
Gets me this:
Yeah, but I don't want the image to take up the whole screen. I played around with dimensions and placement and came up with a 240X200 logo inside the 960X800 background that works the way I want it to. Got my Harley bar and shield working for me, now. Thanks!
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960x800 isn't that far off from square. At least, it's a lot more square than 480x800. If you have the right proportions, you can expand the box to the full size of the canvas.
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Like this:
Expand the box to the full size:
Gets me this:
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Nice setup. Got a link for the pinup pic? I got a thing for pinups
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i remember a while back, may have been stock rom... in the wallpaper chooser there WAS (not now) an option somewhere to set the whole image, not just set square shape.... cant find it, may have been a different gallery, or wallpaper chooser.... hmm...
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Yeah, but I don't want the image to take up the whole screen. I played around with dimensions and placement and came up with a 240X200 logo inside the 960X800 background that works the way I want it to. Got my Harley bar and shield working for me, now. Thanks!
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One of the other options is to use something like Flikie(Free in the market). It'll allow you to set a 960x800 as the wallpaper without cropping
kangi26 said:
One of the other options is to use something like Flikie(Free in the market). It'll allow you to set a 960x800 as the wallpaper without cropping
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I use custom wallpapers too & Flikie does the trick for me too.
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there is also wallpaper wizardii
it lets u set portrait and landscape images as your wallpaper
with or without scroll and u can crop , i really like it
boborone said:
Nice setup. Got a link for the pinup pic? I got a thing for pinups
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Me too. I've got three in the wallpaper folder:
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/26242145/1/phone?h=3b8ba4
lactardjosh said:
Me too. I've got three in the wallpaper folder:
http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/26242145/1/phone?h=3b8ba4
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Sweet, thanks.
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doooo itttt