Hi folks.. This is a project template I have created for helping my themer friends on xda . I have made a simple interface but with almost every possible features that a decent icon pack must have. The template supports from Android 2.3 to 4.4.2
Note : This template is for making the apk only . For a tutorial on how to make icon pack, please refer to this guide of my good friend and tutor @iamareebjamal[/MENTION]. Follow only step 5 and 6 because the rest is already done in this template .
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Whats Included :
1. Dedicated in app launcher selector .
2. Icon request tool based on Tung91 's source files. Thanks to @vanessaem for
providing me with those. Now no need to install a different app.
3. Wallpaper support.
4. Go launcher and next launcher support.
Lets get started:
Files you need:
1. My Template HERE
2. Action Bar Sherlock (ABS)HERE
3.Eclipse
4.Notepad ++
Setting Up The Project:
1. Download both the files and extract on your desktop.
2. Open up eclipse and import actionbarsherlock as library.
For doing so, go to File-> Import-> Existing Android Code Into Workspace->(browse to the place you extracted ABS and click ok.
3. Right click to the imported file, go to properties and select ->Android and select "Is Library" And click apply. Refer to the image for more details.
4.Import the template. Now right click and go to Properties->Android->Add and select ABS from the list and click Apply.
Voila!! You are done with importing the project. Now lets dig in for some more features.
Changing the path name:
For changing the path name, have a look at the image below.
Changing email id so that you receive mail for icon request:
This is quiet simple. Just browse to TemplateIconPack-> src-> example.templete.iconpack and open IconRequest.java with Notepad++ and scroll down to line 212 and 214 and follow the instructions given there.
Changing path name inside LauncherActivity.java:
LauncherActivity.java is the activity which helps in the automatic application of icon pack in the launcher you select from the list inside the app.
To get it working for adw launcher, just open LauncherActivity.java in Notepad++ and scroll down to line 77. Change "example.templete.iconpack" to the path name of your icon pack.
Adding more wallpaper:
For adding more wallpapers, browse to the
TemplateIconPack-> res-> values and open up wallpaper.xml in notepad++. add name of wallpapers in the format present there. place the wallpapers in the drawable-hdpi folder. I have added 4 wallpapers already for your convenience.
Exporting the app:
Select File>Export>Export Android Application and Select your IconProject. Click on next and choose Create New Keystore and choose the location where you want it to be created. Enter any password you want. Click next, now, enter any name you want in alias, password, set Validity to 25 years(your choice), First and Last Names. Other Fields are Optional. You must remember those key location, alias and passwords for both as you will be signing upcoming updated of your icon pack with the same key so your fans don' t have to uninstall older app before installing the new one . Click next, then choose where you want your app to be created and click on Finish.
Tested On:
Galaxy Y (2.3.6 )
Moto G ( 4.4.2 )
Note II (4.3 )
Credits:
@tung91
Areeb Jamal
@MuSaddiq
@vanessaem
Team GFX Bandits
Download and Try Sample App from Google Play
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Change Log 1:
Fixed fc of icon request send button.
Fixed fc when choosing adw launcher from the launcher selector list.
New Template Link
Icon Pack(the1dynasty source) Integrated With Icon request feature by Alex Reconer [4.0+]:
As promised Guys, here It is. You need to add ABS as library for this. Please check out the original THREAD for more details. Thanks to @the1dynasty for his awesome icon pack template and @Alex_R3CONN3R for his awesome icon request tool.
Set up procedure is same as the previous one. Every other details and instructions is given inside respective xml and java files. Follow the instructions in green inside the files.
ScreenShots:
DOWNLOAD LINK:
DOWNLOAD HERE
Thanks for the tutorial and template.
Very nice template
vanessaem said:
Thanks for the tutorial and template.
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MuSaddiq said:
Very nice template
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Thank you guys... I hope more people will come to know about this..
I'll definitely give this a go later on, thanks man.
@vanessaem,thanks for the referral to here.
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mloc33 said:
I'll definitely give this a go later on, thanks man.
@vanessaem,thanks for the referral to here.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks man.. I will go on updating the template with new features..
Blaze said:
Hi folks.. This is a project template I have created for helping my themer friends on xda . I have made a simple interface but with almost every possible features that a decent icon pack must have. The template supports from Android 2.3 to 4.4.2
Note : This template is for making the apk only . For a tutorial on how to make icon pack, please refer to this guide of my good friend and tutor [MENTION=4782403]
iamareebjamal[/MENTION]. Follow only step 5 and 6 because the rest is already done in this template .
Preview :
Whats Included :
1. Dedicated in app launcher selector .
2. Icon request tool based on Tung91 's source files. Thanks
to @vanessaem for
providing me with those. Now no need to install a different
app.
3. Wallpaper support.
4. Go launcher and next launcher support.
Lets get started:
Files you need:
1. My Template HERE
2. Action Bar Sherlock (ABS)HERE
3.Eclipse
4.Notepad ++
Setting Up The Project:
1. Download both the files and extract on your desktop.
2. Open up eclipse and import actionbarsherlock as library.
For doing so, go to File-> Import-> Existing Android Code Into Workspace->(browse to the place you extracted ABS and click ok.
3. Right click to the imported file, go to properties and select ->Android and select "Is Library" And click apply. Refer to the image for more details.
4.Import the template. Now right click and go to Properties->Android->Add and select ABS from the list and click Apply.
Voila!! You are done with importing the project. Now lets dig in for some more features.
Changing the path name:
For changing the path name, have a look at the image below.
Changing email id so that you receive mail for icon request:
This is quiet simple. Just browse to TemplateIconPack-> src-> example.templete.iconpack and open IconRequest.java with Notepad++ and scroll down to line 212 and 214 and follow the instructions given there.
Adding more wallpaper:
For adding more wallpapers, browse to the
TemplateIconPack-> res-> values and open up wallpaper.xml in notepad++. add name of wallpapers in the format present there. place the wallpapers in the drawable-hdpi folder. I have added 4 wallpapers already for your convenience.
Exporting the app:
Select File>Export>Export Android Application and Select your IconProject. Click on next and choose Create New Keystore and choose the location where you want it to be created. Enter any password you want. Click next, now, enter any name you want in alias, password, set Validity to 25 years(your choice), First and Last Names. Other Fields are Optional. You must remember those key location, alias and passwords for both as you will be signing upcoming updated of your icon pack with the same key so your fans don' t have to uninstall older app before installing the new one . Click next, then choose where you want your app to be created and click on Finish.
Tested On:
Galaxy Y (2.3.6 )
Moto G ( 4.4.2 )
Note II (4.3 )
Credits:
@tung91
Areeb Jamal
@MuSaddiq
@vanessaem
Team GFX Bandits
Download and Try Sample App from Google Play
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when i select the unthemed Apps And click on send ..i get FC...
xperia4.0 said:
when i select the unthemed Apps And click on send ..i get FC...
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Do you have any kind of email app installed? Cause its working on both devices of mine... Can you provide a logcat?
Blaze said:
Do you have any kind of email app installed? Cause its working on both devices of mine... Can you provide a logcat?
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gmail, yes... and i get FC after selecting the way to send the reQuest..
give me 5min i will get bck to you with logcat..
xperia4.0 said:
gmail, yes... and i get FC after selecting the way to send the reQuest..
give me 5min i will get bck to you with logcat..
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strange.. its working fine on my sgy but giving fc in moto g. But in minimal flat, I used this same thing and its working fine in my moto g. I will look into it tomorrow. am too tired today..
Blaze said:
strange.. its working fine on my sgy but giving fc in moto g. But in minimal flat, I used this same thing and its working fine in my moto g. I will look into it tomorrow. am too tired today..
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yup..maybe cos of 4.4.2...
and when u dnt select any of the apps it just goes fine..with no errors, ready to send the reQuest..
but as soon as u select apps and send it "FC"....
the 1st one is from the emulator and the 2nd is from my xperia mini 4.4.2
xperia4.0 said:
yup..maybe cos of 4.4.2...
and when u dnt select any of the apps it just goes fine..with no errors, ready to send the reQuest..
but as soon as u select apps and send it "FC"....
the 1st one is from the emulator and the 2nd is from my xperia mini 4.4.2
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The INTERNET permission is missing thats why it is giving fc.
xperia4.0 said:
yup..maybe cos of 4.4.2...
and when u dnt select any of the apps it just goes fine..with no errors, ready to send the reQuest..
but as soon as u select apps and send it "FC"....
the 1st one is from the emulator and the 2nd is from my xperia mini 4.4.2
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The INTERNET permission is missing thats why it is giving fc.
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Also try putting an icon.png into the drawable-ldpi, drawable-mdpi, drawable-xhdpi, and drawable-xxhdpi(if you have this folder) and I believe this got it to stop force closing for me.
xperia4.0 said:
yup..maybe cos of 4.4.2...
and when u dnt select any of the apps it just goes fine..with no errors, ready to send the reQuest..
but as soon as u select apps and send it "FC"....
the 1st one is from the emulator and the 2nd is from my xperia mini 4.4.2
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it can't be because of 4.4.2 cause its working on my minimal flat icon pack. it must be because of the missing internet permission. I will look into it after my studies...
Blaze said:
it can't be because of 4.4.2 cause its working on my minimal flat icon pack. it must be because of the missing internet permission. I will look into it after my studies...
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I havee tried it on my Xperia mini with wifi connection app.. But the result is the same..!!
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I havee tried it on my Xperia mini with wifi connection app.. But the result is the same..!!
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Blaze said:
it can't be because of 4.4.2 cause its working on my minimal flat icon pack. it must be because of the missing internet permission. I will look into it after my studies...
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I don't think it's just that. Check my previous post. I was able to get it working. Also, I'm getting some force quits when trying to apply in ADW launcher. Sometimes it works fine but most times not. All the other launchers work fine though.
vanessaem said:
I don't think it's just that. Check my previous post. I was able to get it working. Also, I'm getting some force quits when trying to apply in ADW launcher. Sometimes it works fine but most times not. All the other launchers work fine though.
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xperia4.0 said:
I havee tried it on my Xperia mini with wifi connection app.. But the result is the same..!!
Sent from my Xperia Mini using Tapatalk
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I just checked the android manifest. I missed the internet permission. I will upload the new template soon.
@vanessaem, for the ads launcher fc, I will look into it now .
edit: I fixed both the issues... for icon request, internet permission is needed.. and for the adw launcher fix, a code needed to be changed. I forgot to change it. I will upload the build asap...
Blaze said:
I just checked the android manifest. I missed the internet permission. I will upload the new template soon.
@vanessaem, for the ads launcher fc, I will look into it now .
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Fixed...
In LauncherActivity.java, I put in my own icon pack name for the intent and ADW launcher worked.
Please try and add a note about that in your template for noobs like me.
vanessaem said:
Fixed...
In LauncherActivity.java, I put in my own icon pack name for the intent and ADW launcher worked.
Please try and add a note about that in your template for noobs like me.
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exactly. that is the fix. I also did it. I used an older path name there from my previous icon pack .. I will upload the new template soon..
@vanessaem @xperia4.0 check out the template now.. i uploaded sample apk on playstore also. it will be published soon.
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I'm sorry I am pretty busy and not able to participate in this thread much any more. Unfortunately I've switch over to Android Ice Cream Sandwich I will no longer be using Go Launcher Ex unless they decide to update their launcher to be up to par with Apex Launcher and other ICS Launchers. I want the in-app drawer widgets and other features ICS has to offer so hopefully they update GO Launcher to offer these features so I can continue to use it. Anyways I'll try to add as many themes to this post as I can if you PM them to me but because I haven't really done anything with themes for over 6 months I don't really remember a lot of the details. This thread is here for reference hopefully it helps you guys out since I will be unable to do so.
This guy hasn't been updated for a while unfortunately so it may or may not be relevant any more if you want the latest version of ThemesFactory you will have to search the GO Launcher New Blog for it. Anyways Thanks for all your support and everything you guys do you're awesome!
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GO Launcher EX is the extended version of GO Launcher, one of the most popular home apps in Android Market. It’s a highly customizable home replacement application, which will run when you press your android phone’s HOME key. GO Launcher EX supports hundreds of themes, fast flip speed and tons of useful functions.
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GO Dev Website
I've used Go Launcher Ex for several months and it's the best home replacement on the Market and I highly recommend all the Go Products to everyone. With the Go Products your phone can look and feel however you want it to. Please post your Themes so that everyone can enjoy them!
Guide to Themeing GoWidgets
Go SMS Theme Maker
Guide to using ThemesFactory:
The download and other information about ThemesFactory can be found here HERE
I haven't been using ThemesFactory for that long I'm not very artistic I just use materials I can find online and also simple Paint and Photoshop methods. ThemesFactory allows you to create a Theme based off an already existing template by replacing the different parts within it. Setting up ThemesFactory is a little tricky and also as I've seen with certain things such as the tabs in my theme it seems to have bugs. It's really all trial and error I guess unless you have a better knowledge of how the themes are actually read by GO Launcher Ex.
First thing is first download and install the Java JDK from HERE. After you install it browse to "C:\Program Files\Java\" inside it there should be a folder labeled jdk1.6.0_26 or whatever the latest Java 6 JDK version is. Now you know the path to your Java folder you need to setup your Environmental Variables.
Environmental Values:
First off you must go to the Environmental Variable Settings in Windows. (I don't know how you would use ThemesFactory in linux sorry)
1.From the desktop, right-click My Computer and click Properties.
2.In the System Properties window, click on the Advanced tab.
3.In the Advanced section, click the Environment Variables button.
4.Finally, in the Environment Variables window (as shown below), highlight the Path variable in the Systems Variable section and click the Edit button. Add or modify the path lines with the paths you wish the computer to access. Each different directory is separated with a semicolon as shown below.
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SOURCE
Under "System Variables" click New then type in JAVA_HOME as the Variable name and Variable Value C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_26 (or your folder location) After this is complete add ;%JAVA_HOME%\bin; to your PATH.
Make another Variable Named classpath Variable ;%JAVA_HOME%\jre\lib\rt.jar;%JAVA_HOME%\lib\dt.jar;%JAVA_HOME%\lib\tools.jar;
How to Export Video found here
Uploading to the Market:
Well first off I want to say be careful what is in your themes even your free ones I got my Facebook Theme suspended it apparently violated terms even though it was free lol. Anyways just make sure everything in your themes is usable and not copyrighted or trade marked.
Now you must go thru all the files in the theme using either an IDE or Notepad++ and change the package name refrences from the random name to the name of your theme in lower case. Make sure the package name is correct because once you upload your Theme to the market you can't change it unless you upload it as a new app instead of a update. You may also want to change the version code and version number in AndroidManifest.xml that way it doesn't said version code 6 and version number 1.5 when it's only 1.0 or what ever.
After this is done export it and make sure everything is in working order.
Now you must zipalign using the zipalign tool from the Android SDK. Open a cmd window. I usually right click and hold shift and open the cmd window in the folder zipalign is in I just moved it to my ThemeStudio folder because that was easiest. Then you just run the following command.
zipalign -f -v 4 ThemeName.apk ThemeName1.apk
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If it worked it will create a new file ThemeName1.apk or what ever you tell it to name it and you can upload that to the market.
Other Useful Links:
I found these videos a while back I haven't really watched them but thought they might be useful to some of you that want to do a little more in dept stuff that you can't do in ThemesFactory. GO Launcher theming (old way)
My Themes:
All my themes are now on the market! (Except Facebook and Zelda)
Also check out my blog! http://tehum.blogspot.com/
GreenDroid Donation
Market Download
SpaceOdyssey
Market Download
Rainbow Circles
Market Download
Download
Screenshots
retroPlus
This is a CM7 theme I ported. All credit for the backgrounds, icons, and other resources go to jasonevil.
Market Download
Download
Original Here
Legend of Zelda Theme
No Longer on Market
Download
Facebook Theme
No Longer on Market
Download
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More Go Launcher Ex Themes from the Thread::
Note: From now on I'm just posting names and download links thanks for understanding about my time.
iDro - FireStorm theme by ArtismFoundry
Play Store
iDro - DarkShell theme by ArtismFoundry
Play Store
Themes by GL Design Studio
Play Store
Play Store
Drive Theme by Rennlab
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.com.rennlab.drive
Antique Theme by Rennlab
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m.rennlab.antique&feature=more_from_developer
Cutdroid by kadsy
Market download
Stitchy by Wiezen
Download from Market
Ubuntu Unity
Market Download
Harry Potter by biotob
Download
Roosticity by lostarchon
Download Here
iPhone 3 Theme by AzoozThemes
Market Download
Sand Theme by el_liberator
Download
Theme by Gautch
Market Download
XDA Theme By AzoozThemes
Market Download
Dr. Who Theme by ksjuggalo
Download
Screenshots
gringer EX by t-ryder
Download
nerezza by t-ryder
Download
Framed Simplicity by markomega
Market Download
Screenshots
Poker Theme by redtrk
Market Download
Screenshots
Cracked Yellow Theme By blazerfanbc
Market Download
Smooth Blu by killer5150
Screenshot
Download Link
Ice Cream Sandwich by Terranalon
Download Link
Green Palet by dragonkhan9
Download Link
Vending Machine by mindseed
Market Download
Android Steampunk Theme by mindseed
Market Download
GoICS by killer5150`
Download Link
Go Launcher and GoWidget Themes by dcomobile
Market Link
Let me put your themes here! Please post or PM me either a link to the APK or a market link.
Please use this format:
Title by Person in bold
Download or Market Link
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If you make a post in this format I can simply quote you to obtain the full code and copy it into the OP. THANKS!
Expired Section of the Guide:
As Far as I can tell this is no longer needed but i moved it down here just in case.
How to Open Theme Factory as Admin if you have problems:
After this is setup open a command prompt as an administrator and cd to the directory where ThemesFactory is located then type "themesfactory_beta2.jnlp" or the name of the current .jnlp file that came with your ThemesFactory. Now create a new theme with ThemesFactory it should work correctly!
I created this .bat script to open the ThemesFactory with out doing cmd everytime. I won't post a .bat file so just create a .txt file copy/paste this in it and save then rename it to Start ThemesFactory.bat (of course you have to make sure that you have file extensions enabled to do this.) If you need to you can change the directory it CDs to to where ever your jnlp file is. Run as an Administrator for it to work properly. The reason I suggest to run it as Admin is because when I tried to edit certain elements while not running as Admin it wouldn't let me if you have that problem make the .bat file.
@echo
cd C:\gothemesfactory_beta
themesfactory_beta2.jnlp
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Like the Facebook one (although I am not big fan of Facebook ). Will try it later today...
Thanks a lot I'm going to hopefully make some more themes and post a tutorial of how to use the theme studio for go launcher. I hope more people post their themes and comments in the thread though. The go launcher Devs tweeted the thread to everyone so hopefully we can get more support.
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Link_of_Hyrule said:
Thanks a lot I'm going to hopefully make some more themes and post a tutorial of how to use the theme studio for go launcher. I hope more people post their themes and comments in the thread though. The go launcher Devs tweeted the thread to everyone so hopefully we can get more support.
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt!
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How did you get the Go Launcher Theme Factory to export your theme? I designed one recently only to discover the fact that the export theme function was broken with the latest update to the Factory.
I'll post a guide of how to use the theme studio when I get home.
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt!
Great themes! Can't wait for the Zelda theme to be ready. Good work and thanks.
Sent from Thor's hammer!
You have to let us know when the Zelda is ready but it looks awesome.
Sweet. I know how to use it, I just can't get the Factory to export my theme.
Link_of_Hyrule said:
I hope this is the right place to post this anyways I made a couple themes using theme studio and a little Paint/Photoshop. The Facebook one is mostly original content based of the website except the logo and some of the Icons. The Zelda one is mostly compiled from other materials already made I'm not much of a Artist anyways I thought you might like these two I made I'm probably going to make some more anyways post any GO Launcher themes you have made!
http://imgur.com/a/RcNtc
Facebook theme download:
http://www.multiupload.com/Y8XZ7O6HAC
Edit: I'm making changes to the Zelda theme I'll post both the link to download the theme when I get the chance.
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Make a MattedBlues theme
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
EDIT: Please remove the large pictures from my quoted text thanks.
Edit2: I updated the opening post. Please post more go launcher themes so we van keep this thread alive
Ubuntu Unity
I've been working on a theme based on the latest release of Ubuntu and specifically on the Unity interface. It's available for download in the Market:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.designstudiom.go.ubuntuunity
Awesome Thanks for posting this! I'll put that in the OP.
That Facebook theme is creepy! Nice work though!
I added a retroPlus theme that I ported from resources I found in a Theme Chooser theme.
Link_of_Hyrule said:
I added a retroPlus theme that I ported from resources I found in a Theme Chooser theme.
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Awesomeness! Thanks Thanks Thanks!
2TallSwede said:
I've been working on a theme based on the latest release of Ubuntu and specifically on the Unity interface. It's available for download in the Market:
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I just started working on an Ubuntu based theme yesterday (well, i started porting all of the Faenza icons at least). You beat me too it! good work, though
We need more themes post them and I'll add them to the OP!
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We need more themes post them and I'll add them to the OP!
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I definitely want to get on that boat. I love making themes, i just need to figure out how to get this setup working on linux.
Yeah I'm not sure how you would do that technically the program is written and java so it might work idk. Technically you don't have to use theme studio you just have to have a theme edit and replace the apks and repackage and sign the file. The video below apparently shows how to do it with out the theme studio.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXerDbY4XnA
Link_of_Hyrule said:
Yeah I'm not sure how you would do that technically the program is written and java so it might work idk. Technically you don't have to use theme studio you just have to have a theme edit and replace the apks and repackage and sign the file. The video below apparently shows how to do it with out the theme studio.
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That's great I'll have to check it out when i get home...youtube is blocked here at work :/
but thank you so much for the link
Apollo Music Themes
I use CM9 and absolutely love this music app but it's freaking ugly!!!
I did not make this app, I just themed it!!
I got it to invert but some things rely on the skin to make it complete..until the skin is ready to theme the whole app I made 2 parts to apply the theme. Zip to flash and a skin to complete it!
You apply this at your own risk and I would suggest you backup first!
You may use this in your Rom/Themes but PLEASE give credit on your threads!!!
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Instruction to install the zip:
1. Download the zip to your Sdcard
2. BACKUP Your setup!!!!
3. Use Rom manager or boot into your recovery
4. Find the zip and flash it in recovery
5. Boot up and it will be ready for the next step
Instructions to apply the skin to finish the theme:
Note: The skin will not theme the widget!!!
1. Download the APK to your Sdcard
2. use a file manager like "Astro file manager" or Root Explorer" if you don't have one already and install the skin
3. Open Apollo and select Menu/Settings/Themes/Select your theme once selected touch Apply theme
4. Enjoy your fully themed Apollo music app!!!
******If you didn't read those and ask questions covered already I WILL BEAT YOU!!!
Nah but I will make you feel stupid so READ READ READ******
Oh you might need these...Links:
DarkICE Apollo Music zip:
Flash me in recovery
RedICE Apollo Music zip:
Flash me in recovery
DarkICE Skin:
Install me and apply Apollo settings
RedICE Skin:
Install me and apply Apollo settings
Coming:
Blue
Pink
Orange
Green
Purple
Gold
then I'll take requests once these are done!!!!
To remove the theme just flash the rom again and if that doesn't work use Root explorer to remove Apollo.apk from System/data then wipe all cache in recovery!!!
Hope you all enjoy this and I will be making more colors soon!!!!
DJ
Follow me on twitter @djdarkknight96
Also Check out my site for more great themed apps: My SITE More links in my signature!!!!
Enjoy!!!
Can you please upload short tutorial how to create skins for apollo music thank you
HDD.error said:
Can you please upload short tutorial how to create skins for apollo music thank you
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The skin or the entire app? Here is the site I got the skin from: http://www.seeingpixels.org/2012/05/apollo.html I just used the template in that page. Hope that helps!
DJ
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I don't mean to be a bother, but you seem to be the only person in the whole internet that knows how to do this. Your themes are very well made, but not quite what I'm looking for.
I know where the images are, and I think I know where to change the other colors, but I just can't figure out how to finish it off. I have the project imported in Eclipse, and I can export an APK from there, but it won't install.
Am I way off, or just missing something small? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
mvgc3 said:
I don't mean to be a bother, but you seem to be the only person in the whole internet that knows how to do this. Your themes are very well made, but not quite what I'm looking for.
I know where the images are, and I think I know where to change the other colors, but I just can't figure out how to finish it off. I have the project imported in Eclipse, and I can export an APK from there, but it won't install.
Am I way off, or just missing something small? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
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The only thing I see missing is signing it. If your only going to post a thread with it sign it with apktool but if you're going to upload it to the market then you must use a private key to sign it...That's all that I see missing. ;-)
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Can u make a black and cyan one because it will match cyanogenmod
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ArcticFish said:
Can u make a black and cyan one because it will match cyanogenmod
Sent from my SGH-T989 with Cyanogenmod 9 Nightly Power.
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There is already a skin on the market that works good with my DarkICE version that's black and cyan. If not let me know and I can throw one together tomorrow. Epic blue I believe is the name.
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djdarkknight96 said:
The only thing I see missing is signing it. If your only going to post a thread with it sign it with apktool but if you're going to upload it to the market then you must use a private key to sign it...That's all that I see missing. ;-)
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Wow, such a simple thing. I thought I'd only need to sign it if I was going to put it on the market, but I guess that's only half the story!
Thanks to that great tip I have a nice new theme on my music player It also happens to be exactly what ArcticFish is looking for. I don't want to jack your thread anymore than I already have, so I won't upload it without your permission.
Thanks again!
mvgc3 said:
Wow, such a simple thing. I thought I'd only need to sign it if I was going to put it on the market, but I guess that's only half the story!
Thanks to that great tip I have a nice new theme on my music player It also happens to be exactly what ArcticFish is looking for. I don't want to jack your thread anymore than I already have, so I won't upload it without your permission.
Thanks again!
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Awesome glad you got it working...No by all means post away! Sharing is caring...Lol
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It took a little longer than expected cause I forgot to do the other resolutions, my phone is hdpi, but since I'm sharing it with others, I shouldn't make any assumptions.
So, here's the link, ArcticFish, hope it meets your expectations (and remember, this doesn't touch the widget, though I certainly wouldn't mind figuring that out either...)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85249960/Apollo ICS Theme.apk
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It took a little longer than expected cause I forgot to do the other resolutions, my phone is hdpi, but since I'm sharing it with others, I shouldn't make any assumptions.
So, here's the link, ArcticFish, hope it meets your expectations (and remember, this doesn't touch the widget, though I certainly wouldn't mind figuring that out either...)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/85249960/Apollo ICS Theme.apk
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Nice, I themed the full app to theme the widget. Hopefully they will add that to the skin too. Thanks for sharing!
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If anyone would be willing to help out a noob I would would forever be in your debt. Ive made a few themes for ADW so I know my way around Eclispse a little but I downloaded them template from his site. When I import it into Eclipse I get the following errors.
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The project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this project GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Java Problem
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The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required .class files GoogleMusicThemeActivity.java /GoogleMusicTheme/src/com/andrew/apollo/google/music/theme line 1 Java Problem
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Description Resource Path Location Type
Unable to resolve target 'android-14' GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Android Target Problem
I remember having to change some settings in the ADW templates but I'm drawing a huge blank here.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that I have updated the SDK. I have all the Android versions installed from 1.5 -> 4.1 Eclipse is updated as well.
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If anyone would be willing to help out a noob I would would forever be in your debt. Ive made a few themes for ADW so I know my way around Eclispse a little but I downloaded them template from his site. When I import it into Eclipse I get the following errors.
Code:
DescriptionResourcePathLocationType
The project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this projectGoogleMusicThemeUnknownJava Problem
Code:
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The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required .class filesGoogleMusicThemeActivity.java/GoogleMusicTheme/src/com/andrew/apollo/google/music/themeline 1Java Problem
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Unable to resolve target 'android-14'GoogleMusicThemeUnknownAndroid Target Problem
I remember having to change some settings in the ADW templates but I'm drawing a huge blank here.
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Hmmm, there are no spaces in your folder names? I actually hate eclipse so I just decompiled the apk and changed the source path in smali to mine...edited the smali with notepad and compiled with apk multitool.
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Tobb555 said:
If anyone would be willing to help out a noob I would would forever be in your debt. Ive made a few themes for ADW so I know my way around Eclispse a little but I downloaded them template from his site. When I import it into Eclipse I get the following errors.
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
The project was not built since its build path is incomplete. Cannot find the class file for java.lang.Object. Fix the build path then try building this project GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Java Problem
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
The type java.lang.Object cannot be resolved. It is indirectly referenced from required .class files GoogleMusicThemeActivity.java /GoogleMusicTheme/src/com/andrew/apollo/google/music/theme line 1 Java Problem
Code:
Description Resource Path Location Type
Unable to resolve target 'android-14' GoogleMusicTheme Unknown Android Target Problem
I remember having to change some settings in the ADW templates but I'm drawing a huge blank here.
EDIT: Forgot to mention that I have updated the SDK. I have all the Android versions installed from 1.5 -> 4.1 Eclipse is updated as well.
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The way I did it, from the very beginning, is:
- File -> Import -> General -> Existing Projects into workspace
- Browse for the folder, and check Copy projects into workspace
- In the package explorer, right click -> Android Tools -> Fix Project Properties
- Project -> Clean
Those steps always seemed to clear up strange little problems like that. Hope that helps!
I downloaded the template from http://goo.gl/EPRiL link taken from http://www.seeingpixels.org/ I extracted it and imported it into Eclipse. The folder has a space in it when I downloaded it. I just tried getting rid of the space and it just gave me a different error this time.
Tobb555 said:
I downloaded the template from http://goo.gl/EPRiL link taken from http://www.seeingpixels.org/ I extracted it and imported it into Eclipse. The folder has a space in it when I downloaded it. I just tried getting rid of the space and it just gave me a different error this time.
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Post the error please, so we can help.
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Sorry to bother you again, but is there any chance you could point me to where I can change the colors of the pop-up menus (like when you tap the three dots, or the little arrow) and the settings screen? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and even compared a bunch of the files from your themes, but I just can't figure it out.
Thanks for all your help!
mvgc3 said:
Sorry to bother you again, but is there any chance you could point me to where I can change the colors of the pop-up menus (like when you tap the three dots, or the little arrow) and the settings screen? I've looked everywhere I can think of, and even compared a bunch of the files from your themes, but I just can't figure it out.
Thanks for all your help!
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If you're doing the full app they are in styles.xml of the values folder but you will need to decompile it to see that. If you're doing the skin I don't think that's possible.
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Well, there's something I'm missing. It's correct on the Now Playing tabs, but not in the Library or Settings. This is good enough for now, though.
I really appreciate the help. I never would have come close without your words of wisdom! Thanks again!
mvgc3 said:
Well, there's something I'm missing. It's correct on the Now Playing tabs, but not in the Library or Settings. This is good enough for now, though.
I really appreciate the help. I never would have come close without your words of wisdom! Thanks again!
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No problem, glad I could help!
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Hello every one , sorry for my bad English.
I love MIUI, how about you ?
But since ICS release , i'm switch to ICS and unfortunately MIUI ICS doesn't offical support my phone .... ( now no phone )
So i'm trying to learning create some launcher theme to get back MIUI icons for my phone... and i see there're some one around here need apk for MIUI icons too, that i decide to make this program with my little skill to make it easier and improve my stupid skill ( don't " lol " me , please )
And this is Mi2Launcher
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"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"
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What you need to run this program ?
[DOWNLOAD] Windows with .NET framework 3.5 ( 8, 7 and XP tested )
[DOWNLOAD] Android SDK with API 7 and platform-tools installed
[DOWNLOAD] Apache ant 1.8.0 is minimum requirement
How to make it work ?
Download attach zip and extract, run "Mi2Launcher.exe", add some package and start with fun
If you have notify about problem with some thing, just open "Wrench" icon, and follow it
Import some icons pack and Create your new Project
Hit Start, wait and done
What's new in this update?
Fixed Import mtz problem ( because new "xhdpi" packages )
Removed Project list context
Fixed Export button disalbe after build apk
Fixed duplicate icons phone and contacts - tested on avd and 1 real device, it works
Fixed problem because some "unwanted" files (lazy me !!!)
Add Download button for environment setup make it easier
Default icons are "selectable"
New log text ( just for fun xD )
DOWNLOAD
Older :
v1.5 :
• Fix JB ( 4.1 ) Problems with Apex, Nova
• Fix some environment setup
• Fix duplicate and wrong icon for "Contacts"
• Database update with 3188 activities
v1.0.2 :
• Fix problem while setup jdk ( some people select for jre ) thanks to Anicane for report
• Little improve in template for GO Launcher
• Allow to find data for .png if it doesn't include in database now you can add all your icons to package
• Remove duplicate in "selectable" icons
• Add all icons to "selectable"
• Fix missing icons and missing database
• Some more tweak, i can't remember , i'm noob, you know
v1.0.1.2 :
• Code clean up but still stupid .... , reduce .png copy, make it a bit faster when build APK and better program performance xD
• Remove duplicate icons for activity from same package ( g+ or map ... )
• Fix error while copy .tff and also add function too see font name instead of path to font
• Allow to add "selectable" icons for Nova and Go Launcher
• Fix problems with local.properties
• You can press start actvity watch but can't add to db, just leave it == if you know what you need to do, you can add it to db !
v1.0.1:
•Support Apex, Nova and GO Launcher ( Now with icon background )
•Little UI improved . Credit to [email protected]
•You can import mtz package that created by MAC OS. Ex: MIcons Project [999+][07/03/12]
•You can choose custom scale factor for missing icon to make suite with other
•Fix some Error when create new Project
v1.0:
•Initial Release
Be back soon
This tool is gonna be very helpful.. Thanks
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Yaaaay its out Tung91 .
Just did some initial testing, followed instructions to the 'tee' with installing everything but running into issues when Importing a .MTZ (in this case was just testing with MIcons Project v2 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701281).
Below is the error I'm getting:
As you can see all dependencies (SDK/JDK and Ant are there). Hope you can fix !
elite_gamer04 said:
Yaaaay its out Tung91 .
Just did some initial testing, followed instructions to the 'tee' with installing everything but running into issues when Importing a .MTZ (in this case was just testing with MIcons Project v2 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701281).
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As you can see all dependencies (SDK/JDK and Ant are there). Hope you can fix !
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Yeah, thank you, this mtz package is created by Mac OSX so sharpziplib has some problem, fixed, but package has new format so we need to do some more
1.0.1 Updated :fingers-crossed:
tung91 said:
1.0.1 Updated :fingers-crossed:
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Everything is running fine, mtz is imported fine, I even get the "APK build complete". But where is it built? I don't see any apk in the entire folder. Only a folder is created under Project folder. I even marked the "Open exported folder" but it doesn't. Please guide.
bagarwa said:
Everything is running fine, mtz is imported fine, I even get the "APK build complete". But where is it built? I don't see any apk in the entire folder. Only a folder is created under Project folder. I even marked the "Open exported folder" but it doesn't. Please guide.
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It should be in "/Project/YOUR_PROJECT_FOLDER/bin/Mi2Launcher-debug.apk" , sorry i can't write the guide now, i'm on my class and will be back home later, when i'm home i will write the guide :good: btw, what package you try ? Are there any folder under "\Imported Package" ?
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It should be in "/Project/YOUR_PROJECT_FOLDER/bin/Mi2Launcher-debug.apk" , sorry i can't write the guide now, i'm on my class and will be back home later, when i'm home i will write the guide :good: btw, what package you try ? Are there any folder under "\Imported Package" ?
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There's no bin folder there after running "Build APK".
Even though your tool says "APK build complete". -
I tried the MIcons and Crimp packages. They got their folder created under the Imported Package folder.
Spot anything wrong with my setup here?
bagarwa said:
There's no bin folder there after running "Build APK".
Even though your tool says "APK build complete". -
I tried the MIcons and Crimp packages. They got their folder created under the Imported Package folder.
Spot anything wrong with my setup here?
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in picture, everything ok , are you install API 7 in sdk manager ? try Shift + Right click on "com.m2l.export" folder and choose Open command windows here , and type "ant debug" hit Enter and see what happen ? :silly:
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in picture, everything ok , are you install API 7 in sdk manager ? try Shift + Right click on "com.m2l.export" folder and choose Open command windows here , and type "ant debug" hit Enter and see what happen ? :silly:
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Problem with path in propertiesfile
You see, project's root build.xml is looking for C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk/tools/ant/build.xml
Two issues with this. My Android sdk is not installed in that path. I had provided correct path in environment setup. But this tool took this path somehow. I manually edited this sdk.dir path in the properties file.
And ant 1.8.0 is minimum requirement [which is not mentioned anywhere] while I had 1.7.0. After installing 1.8.0, it ran fine.
bagarwa said:
Problem with path in propertiesfile
You see, project's root build.xml is looking for C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk/tools/ant/build.xml
Two issues with this. My Android sdk is not installed in that path. I had provided correct path in environment setup. But this tool took this path somehow. I manually edited this sdk.dir path in the properties file.
And ant 1.8.0 is minimum requirement [which is not mentioned anywhere] while I had 1.7.0. After installing 1.8.0, it ran fine.
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hmm, i think i already add some code to find and fix sdk dir error in local.properties inside template folder in first run ( you will see "Your template has problem " in sys tray notification ) tested on xp sp3 on vmware and it work ok and thank you for ant 1.8.0 part, because i just download and test 1.8.4 only is it working now
Yea, it is working now. But there are some issues in the apk created.
For some reason, the installed app is not replacing all available icons. i.e. the Project\project-name\res\drawable-hdpi folder has that icon, but when the apk is built, that icon doesn't replace the default icon in app drawer.
Nova launcher provides option of individual icon selection from an icon pack. Long press any app, select change icon, select icon-pack; all icons in that icon pack is displayed. But this last step doesn't work for icon-packs created with this tool.
Since this is just first version of this tool, I guess this is just bug report / feature request. A great tool nonetheless. :highfive:
bagarwa said:
Yea, it is working now. But there are some issues in the apk created.
For some reason, the installed app is not replacing all available icons. i.e. the Project\project-name\res\drawable-hdpi folder has that icon, but when the apk is built, that icon doesn't replace the default icon in app drawer.
Nova launcher provides option of individual icon selection from an icon pack. Long press any app, select change icon, select icon-pack; all icons in that icon pack is displayed. But this last step doesn't work for icon-packs created with this tool.
Since this is just first version of this tool, I guess this is just bug report / feature request. A great tool nonetheless. :highfive:
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1.ah ok , icons doesn't show maybe it's caused by activity name ( eg 2.3 Gallery and 4.0 Gallery ) that it need to update database , it's reason why we have "Start Activity Watch" button to add custom activity from user's phone :silly:
2.About selection from icon pack, i forgot to add drawable item in project :angel: It's used in GO Launcher too, i will add it to night when i'm back home :highfive:
it works very well except it did not import a bunch of icons from mtz.
SilverMist1 said:
it works very well except it did not import a bunch of icons from mtz.
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Because it need info for each icons , not just copy icons that program just take icons inside database
You are real very good
why is adk with api 7 recomended? should we use api 15 for android 4.0.4 for cm9?
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why is adk with api 7 recomended? should we use api 15 for android 4.0.4 for cm9?
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because in some template's config it's api 7, api 7 still work fine with 4.0.4 and 2.3 with Go can use your package,too :d i'm on 4.0.4 with AOKP and it work with out problem :fingers-crossed:
ALL OF THE LOCKRINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE 5TH POST
G’Day XDA,
This is a really simple to do guide on changing the lockring on both a stock Samsung circle lockscreen and the AOSP lockscreen on ALL SAMSUNG, AOSP & AOKP ROMS and essentially this same method should also work on ALL ANDROID ROMS that are both ODEXED & DEODEXED. I have tested both using my own phone which is a Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 which is running a stock Samsung odexed rom. I have been told that it also works on a Sony Xperia Arc. Your specific rom may have the lockring file named as something else, so you may need to go into framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi (or-xhdpi or -mdpi depending on what device/rom you're running) to find the correct file. If you need help you can attach your framework-res.apk in here and I will do my best to help you out.
This is really easy to do for even a beginner like me, so I’m sure anyone that reads this will be able to do it. There are a few prerequisites to this mod – first of all you need a computer with an unzip style program like 7Zip, your phone needs to be rooted and you also need some kind of file manager (I use ES File Explorer but lots of people say they use Root Explorer). You will also need to have access to a program like Photoshop or Irfanview or Pixlr or Greenfish Icon Editor Pro if you want to change any pictures yourself. I have detailed everything step by step below with pictures so it should be very easy to follow.
Here's the guide…
(Lockrings in 5th post) PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU MAKE A NANDROID/CWM BACKUP BEFORE TRYING THIS - I CAN'T BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS YOU FACE, BUT I WILL DO MY BEST TO HELP YOU OUT IF YOU DO RUN INTO PROBLEMS
Step 1 - You will need to download the lockring that you would like to use. I have used different styles from HERE and also from HERE and also made my own. You can find some lockring collections made by martintspedersen HERE and by shishircoolin HERE. If you are smart enough to make your own using a program like Photoshop or Pixlr then top work. Just make sure that it is definitely a PNG file. Also make sure that if you want any of it transparent that it actually is (I made this mistake and it didn’t look very good, so I had to get my gorgeous fiancée to fix it up for me, as she is highly skilled in the art of Photoshop). Save the lockring onto your computer somewhere (I keep all of my stuff in a Mods folder) and you will need to modify it soon.
Step 2 - You will need to make a copy of framework-res.apk (which is located in /system/framework) and put it anywhere onto your phone’s SD card. Again, I use a folder called Mods which is easy to locate and remember.
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"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"
}
Step 3 - Plug a micro USB cable into your phone and then plug the other end into your computer. Open the directory where you saved framework-res.apk (for me it is GTI9100/Phone/Mods) and move it onto your computer’s desktop.
Step 4 - Now right click on framework-res.apk and select 7Zip – Open Archive.
Step 5 - Within the opened 7Zip archive, navigate to res\drawable-hdpi\ (or res\drawable-xhdpi on a Galaxy Nexus) and locate these files:
For the stock Samsung Circle Lockscreen, find unlockscreen_lock_01.png to unlockscreen_lock_20.png. These usually have a padlock ranging in different stages of unlocking, but I have used the same picture in all of them. You can do the same or modify them slightly, it's up to you.
For the AOSP Lockscreen, find ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png which is the lock that is visible when a hardware button is pressed, and ic_lockscreen_handle_pressed.png is the same lock with the ring around it that appears when you press the lock.
Step 6 - Change the name of the lockring PNGs that downloaded earlier and want to use to the corresponding file names. For example, I have changed the PNGs in the first picture to use in the stock Samsung Circle lockscreen and the PNGs in the second picture are for the AOSP Lockscreen:
Step 7 - Now drag the renamed PNGs into the res\drawable-hdpi folder. Click yes when it asks you to confirm.
Step 8 - Close the 7Zip archive and now copy your newly modified framework-res.apk back onto the SD card of your phone. Again for me, I use the Mods file so it's easy to find.
Step 9 - Now on your phone, open your file explorer and navigate to where your modified framework-res.apk is. Long press it and select Move To and move it to the System folder on the root directory of your phone.
Step 10 - Now navigate to the System folder and long press on the framework-res.apk and select Properties. You will see this:
Notice how the Permissions is set to rw- rw- rw-? We need to change this otherwise you'll have big problems. Click the Change button and you will see this:
Step 11 - Uncheck the Group - write and Other - write boxes so that it looks like this:
Now click OK and you will see this:
Now click OK.
Step 12 - Now long press on framework-res.apk and select Move To. Move it to the Framework folder within System.
You will see the following warning:
Click OK. Now your phone will freeze. This is ok. It will be frozen for roughly 1 - 1½ minutes, then it will restart.
Once it reboots, you will be staring at your new masterpiece!
Stock Samsung Circle Lockscreen
ICS Lockscreen
LOCKRINGS (These are made for a HDPI screen and are at 162dp x 162dp)
Ok below are a bunch of lockrings for everyone to use. I have also included the Stock ICS lockring and the Stock Samsung Circle lockring so that if you want to modify them yourself then you can. The other lockrings were made by me (apart from Metallica which was made by martintspederen). Just click on the picture you want and it will open up a new tab where you can download it. Once it's downloaded, extract the files and rename them to the appropriate file name for your particular lockscreen. Requests are both welcome and encouraged!
ALL OF THE LOCKRINGS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE 5TH POST, SO PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE AND DOWNLOAD THEM
Now if this post helped you I would love to know about it, so please post a reply. Even post screen shots of what you have done would be great.
Cheers XDA,
Dave
@daveyannihilation oh mate!! you made the thread my friend very good job.. i was thinking of making something like it for mig lockrings
shirshicoolin and me was about to ask you of making a thread for all of us lockring guys
the next thing could be to implement the diffrent device locations: samsung:::ic_lockscreen_handle_normal.png
oh and i was the first LOL and thanks for the links as always
very good
how if i want to change default lockscreen and porting from sense 4.0 lockscreen , can u help me ?
LOCKRINGS
Ok below are a bunch of lockrings for everyone to use. I have also included the Stock AOSP lockring and the Stock Samsung Circle lockring so that if you want to modify them yourself then you can. The other lockrings were made by me (apart from Metallica which was made by martintspederen). Just click on the picture you want and it will open up a new tab where you can download it. Once it's downloaded, extract the files and rename them to the appropriate file name for your particular lockscreen. Requests are both welcome and encouraged!
hiii...
thanks nice guide... can you give me your desktop wallpapers.... both.... i like them....
lokeshsaini94 said:
thanks nice guide... can you give me your desktop wallpapers.... both.... i like them....
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Are you talking about the wallpapers that are in the screenshots in the guide? If so then it is actually a live wallpaper. I downloaded a program called Windows 7 Dreamscene Activator which you can get from here and I know it says it is for Windows 7 but I am running Vista and it works on my computer and I know it runs on XP Premium as well.
So once you install Dreamscene Activator you just right click on any mpg file and select Set as Desktop Background and then you've got a live wallpaper. Then I just searched for dreamscene wallpaper download on Google and that's how I found the Android one which is on the Dreamscene website here but for some reason it's not working at the moment. I just uploaded it for you, so click here and you can download it. Enjoy
Thanks... Will download it tommorow morning....
EDIT: its working fine but how do i change font color of desktop icons....
lokeshsaini94 said:
Thanks... Will download it tommorow morning....
EDIT: its working fine but how do i change font color of desktop icons....
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I'm fairly certain that you need to go to Control Panel/Display then click on the Appearance tab and then click the Advanced button.
In this section you can change the colour for all of the backgrounds and text that you want. It's pretty cool.
Let me know how you go?
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Are you talking about the wallpapers that are in the screenshots in the guide? If so then it is actually a live wallpaper. I downloaded a program called Windows 7 Dreamscene Activator which you can get from here and I know it says it is for Windows 7 but I am running Vista and it works on my computer and I know it runs on XP Premium as well.
So once you install Dreamscene Activator you just right click on any mpg file and select Set as Desktop Background and then you've got a live wallpaper. Then I just searched for dreamscene wallpaper download on Google and that's how I found the Android one which is on the Dreamscene website here but for some reason it's not working at the moment. I just uploaded it for you, so click here and you can download it. Enjoy
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Thanks a lot
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hey....
sorry for one more off topic question but which tool you use to decompile apk files...
how do you have an option to decomplie apk on right clicking an apk file...
lokeshsaini94 said:
sorry for one more off topic question but which tool you use to decompile apk files...
how do you have an option to decomplie apk on right clicking an apk file...
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Umm I'm pretty sure it was a program called APK One Click
I've never used it to decompile though, I have always used APK Tool because it worked well with ICS Roms where as APK One Click didn't
Great effort Dev
Great guide to change the lockrings to our custom look.....:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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Hoping that i'll get a reply Here..
Sure mate. What device are you using? And do you mean the lockscreen that you use to enter in a pattern to unlock the phone? How big exactly do you want it? I have a bit of an idea the files that you need to modify but I would like to know the device to be able to help you as best I can.
Sent from my ICS Blue SGSII
@OP thanks for the png's
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@OP thanks for the png's
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No problem mate,
Glad you liked them. I will try to do some more designs once I finish my other theme thread.
didu73 said:
Sorry to be 10 posts. Need to speak
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Huh? I don't don't understand? Do you need help with something?
daveyannihilation said:
No problem mate,
Glad you liked them. I will try to do some more designs once I finish my other theme thread.
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ya some more png's desings would be great...
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ya some more png's desings would be great...
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No worries. Any ideas? I had in mind to do a few like Coke and Pepsi but I'm trying to think of some others. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks.
daveyannihilation said:
No worries. Any ideas? I had in mind to do a few like Coke and Pepsi but I'm trying to think of some others. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks.
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like miui logo would be nice..
a arrow mark,
HTC ring
google logo
This is a user guide for MIUI Latest Theme Editor Released on 2013.1.31
Some times you really like a theme but you don't like some parts of it then you can edit it very easily using MIUI theme editor or want to creat your own theme from scratch then this guide is for you.
For always upto date guide check this
Things you need
MIUI Theme Editor.
Working ADB Drivers on your PC.
Android Phone with MIUI on it.
Image Editor (GIMP,Photshop etc )
NinePatchEditor (Optional)
Aditional Material
V4_Templete
Setting up English Language.
Download the Theme Editor and Run it.
first time it may have the interface in chinese. So here is how to change it
Guide Screenshot 1
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"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"
}
Creating an New theme
Go to Fle > New Theme
and you will see the window below. In put the name of your theme and save it.
Guide Screenshot 2
Then you will see the following window. ( Description in screen shot )
Guide Screenshot 3
Buttons
All the buttons are self explanatory but i will add some description where needed
Save : This is to save the changes made to the projects.
Generate full MTZ : This is used to compress and make the mtz file of the theme project to be used in phone
Apply Recent Changes : For this and next option to work your phone must be connected to PC. this option apply the recent theme changes to your connected phone (Useful when testing a smal change).
Full apply: This option apply the Full theme to your Phone.
Reload: This option will discard unsaved changes and will load the theme from theme directory (added PNG's Will stay there, will be explained later)
Setting: Have only option to copress the font if you want.(Have'nt used it).
Differents Tabs and their Functions
Now Some information about diffrent Tabs and options on them.
Description Tab: Already explained in screen shot shown above.
Icons Tab: This tab is used to add icons to theme. When you click on the icon tab it have three further tabs, System icons, Default theme icons and Others. Before you proceed further Click on Sync button at the bottom of the icons. (Your phone must be connected in debug mode to the PC) This sync option will get all default icons from your phone including 3rd party apps. Now to change any Icons check below.
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on the default theme icons tab there are some default 3rd party icons avialable in theme editor and others tab have the icons repalcement option for apps installed in your phone. procedure is same for all three tabs
Note. you dont need to rename your icon, Progran will do it for you! just drop it to the proper place.
Thats it if you just want to creat new icon pack. Just click on create full MTZ button and copy the mtz file to your phone and import it to theme manager or just click complete apply to your theme. But if you want to theme your Apps and change text colors then read on
Modules tab: This tab is the most important tab for themeing MIUI.
Guide Screenshot 5
Creating New App Module
Here is how to create the App's theme module.
Guide Screenshot 6
As an example I have selected the Contacts module (only one module at a time). you will see screen shown below , if different then click "change edit mode" button.
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Now click on the first item in the folder view and follow the screen shot. again names of your png's doesnt matter. you have to go through all the view and find the red boxes, click on it and repalce the png's you want to change. If you want to keep the system default png just leave it blanck.
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For modifying PNG's you can use the V4_templete (link at top) png's as a refrence. you can edit them to your requirements and then use them.
Changing the text Color
To change the text colors of the module items, click on the "change edit mode" button while contacts module is stille open. see bellow.
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Do the same procedure for all the Modules and PNG's and color's in it. Framework-miui-res and Framework-res are most important modules. Changes in Framework-miui-res effects all the MIUI applications, especially colors and Changes in Framework-res module can effect both MIUI apps and any other 3rd party app so be careful !!!! you might get white on white color problem.
Note: You dont need to recompile your 9.png's. just add contents and strech borders using the "NinePatchEditor" or sdk Draw9Tool. and thats it put it in the theme and compress the theme and it will do the rest.
Testing
Now its time to test your theme before release/share. You should test all the MIUI apps for proper theming as well as 3rd party apps for color problems. If you find any problem then just reopen or drag drop you theme directory on Theme Editor to reopen /edit your theme.
Credits:
Official MIUI Team for Theme Editor Tool and V4 Templete
NinePatchEditor Dont know the Auther (Will add when I know)
Questions and Suggestions are Welcome
Sooooo many thanks mate!!!!
Super!:good:
Glad you guys like it
hadron
Sent from my Xiaomi M2
MIUI V5 is going to be released tomorrow. I will update this for V5 the moment it get released the new Theme Editor
Just wonderful mate, exactly what I was looking for. Keep it going please!
Great job this looks amazing. Just installed, going to read up, and play. :good:
*bump*
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thanks. i'm going to try it.
if it's not much to ask, can you upload a V5 template, only if it's exists.
otherwise no problem. thanks for the guide.
Is there a v5 template or will this one work for it?
awesome.. gonna try it.. im on my way to trying it ..
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Is there a v5 template or will this one work for it?
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NVM, found the v5 theme editor.
Raadius said:
NVM, found the v5 theme editor.
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could you post the link? thanks
picard666 said:
could you post the link? thanks
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Here you go
http://en.miui.com/thread-2154-1-1.html
error:
Tiffany84 said:
Here you go
http://en.miui.com/thread-2154-1-1.html
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when I try to run the miui theme editor.exe I get a message fromjava virtual machine launcher: Erroor: Unable to access jarfile_MIUIThemeEditor.jar Any ideas??? thanks in advance...
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when I try to run the miui theme editor.exe I get a message fromjava virtual machine launcher: Erroor: Unable to access jarfile_MIUIThemeEditor.jar Any ideas??? thanks in advance...
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(EDIT)...nm I fingered it out...
sent from my galaxy note transformed into a nexus4
help
when i press sync show a message with ( you need click to install ) but after nothing happen don't loaded the icons of the phone in the MIUIThemeEditor
i only have to turn on debug mode or do something else?
cesar.villamizar said:
when i press sync show a message with ( you need click to install ) but after nothing happen don't loaded the icons of the phone in the MIUIThemeEditor
i only have to turn on debug mode or do something else?
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same thing happens
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same thing happens
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Same here. Why is it doing this and how can it be fixed? Thanks in advance