I want to make my own themes for the shift but all the tutorials I have found seem to have a ton of irrelevant information and I'm not sure they are compatible with the shift. What programs do I need in order to make the .ZIP files that contain themes?
I have photoshop so I can make custom .pngs/icons/etc. but I want to be able to make a .zip that I can flash to my phone and perhaps post on here.
Is there some sort of dummy file with all the images so I can just overwrite the stock images and rename the .zip or is it more complicated than that?
All in all, where do I begin?
Nobody?
I want to make themes particularly for the Mikshift ROM.
If anyone can point me in the right direction that would be excellent!
You can start with /system/framework/framework-res but that's bout the most I knw..a little here and there but nothing major..I know mikshift is a little different cause its odexed and most themes are for deodexed
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I figured it out. I just went into a theme I knew worked and edited the .png files and re-saved them with the same names.
You didn't have to resize?
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No I kept the png's their original size. I just used a theme made for a stock evo shift ROM. Flashed right over with no issues.
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Can I create a theme by just redesigning the original graphic files of one of the themes already included in the rom or this process is more complicated.
dgk said:
Can I create a theme by just redesigning the original graphic files of one of the themes already included in the rom or this process is more complicated.
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yes you can.
its quite easy as long as you remember to edit files that wont effect the UI, use pngs with the same resolution, and dont mess with xml files lol if you dont have to... other than that its pretty much jus copy and pasting pngs from one theme to another... good luck btw sense based roms use the framework-res.apk and htc.resources.apk... and CM based roms use the framework-res.apk and the systemUI.apk if this helps
is there a program to custom themes already made.
I just read the posts and wanted to know if there was a program that can do what you guys are talking about. I would like to make my own themes with themes made by other people. If the is no program then where would one start. Thx in advanced.
I'm trying to change the status/top bar of a CM7 theme using UOT Kitchen. The first time I ever attempted this was last night. Followed the instructions step by step; everything was good. But when I flashed it, nothing changed.
My question is, when uploading files to UOT it says for GB Rom's upload the framework and system apk. For CM7 Roms just upload the theme apk i.e. Cyanbread. Seeing how CM7 is GB thats where I'm confused. Should I upload just the theme apk or the framework and system apks? Or should I upload them all?
TreyDaPrince said:
I'm trying to change the status/top bar of a CM7 theme using UOT Kitchen. The first time I ever attempted this was last night. Followed the instructions step by step; everything was good. But when I flashed it, nothing changed.
My question is, when uploading files to UOT it says for GB Rom's upload the framework and system apk. For CM7 Roms just upload the theme apk i.e. Cyanbread. Seeing how CM7 is GB thats where I'm confused. Should I upload just the theme apk or the framework and system apks? Or should I upload them all?
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I read somewhere else that UOT might not be updated yet for 2.3.5 Gingerbread like the latest AOSP roms are running.
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TreyDaPrince said:
I'm trying to change the status/top bar of a CM7 theme using UOT Kitchen. The first time I ever attempted this was last night. Followed the instructions step by step; everything was good. But when I flashed it, nothing changed.
My question is, when uploading files to UOT it says for GB Rom's upload the framework and system apk. For CM7 Roms just upload the theme apk i.e. Cyanbread. Seeing how CM7 is GB thats where I'm confused. Should I upload just the theme apk or the framework and system apks? Or should I upload them all?
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I only theme out my framework-res.apk and my SystemUI.apk. The SystemUI.apk is the stock look that you get on Gingerbread without any modifications. If you unzip if with 7zip you'll see what I mean. I've never flashed it into a live/booted rom. I modify my files pngs mostly and let the kitchen do the hard work (the files I still don't understand), then replace the SystemUI.apk and the framework-res.apk into the CMupdate.zip file. There is probably a more preferable way to do it, but I don't switch themes a lot (and the theme chooser doesn't theme everything I need anyway)
I know this way will work as I've gotten my edits into these today/yesterday
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115904
lmt1979 said:
I only theme out my framework-res.apk and my SystemUI.apk. The SystemUI.apk is the stock look that you get on Gingerbread without any modifications. If you unzip if with 7zip you'll see what I mean. I've never flashed it into a live/booted rom. I modify my files pngs mostly and let the kitchen do the hard work (the files I still don't understand), then replace the SystemUI.apk and the framework-res.apk into the CMupdate.zip file. There is probably a more preferable way to do it, but I don't switch themes a lot (and the theme chooser doesn't theme everything I need anyway)
I know this way will work as I've gotten my edits into these today/yesterday
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115904
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Thanks for the input.
I'm on Infected Eternity RLS 1.4.2 with my Evo 3D. And I;m kind of tired of the green overscroll color. I tried to create a mostly red edition of the ginger thyrepancy with uot kitchen but i got confused and didn't feel like breaking my rom or have a messed up theme. So basically can any one help me learn how to create the theme or just give me some zips with different over scroll colors? especially red
If you use UOT, just check the overscroll color check box and pick your color , then UOT will only theme the overscroll color. Overscroll color is in framework-res.apk, and since you have to upload your ROMs apks (framework-res.apk, com.htc.resources.apk, and SystemUI.apk), the zip thats made will have the edited framework-res.apk that your looking for, and it will be specific to your ROM so nothing will bork.
Ok. Thanks. If i edit parts like the over scrool and the battery it wont edit the rest of my rom right?
Evo_J said:
Ok. Thanks. If i edit parts like the over scrool and the battery it wont edit the rest of my rom right?
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UOT allows you to pick and choose what you want to edit. Only what you check will be edited. Since your uploading you specific ROMs files, there is really no way to screw anything up. But I always make a nandroid backup just in case.
Molto bene!!!! Now i have the confidence i need to do this! Grazie amico
They can be flashed through TWRP 1.1 right?
Evo_J said:
They can be flashed through TWRP 1.1 right?
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Yep. When making the zip in UOT, under "Select flashable zip scripting" choose "Type EMMC" for update-binary.
Thanks for the patience and help man. I read about the EMMC in a different thread but thanks for the reminder.
I've made a bunch of overscroll glows that can be added via the metamorph app (free in the market). No need to flash/change battery icons/etc.
Maybe I'll make a thread
Just as title of post says.... I'm in need of a stock rooted copy of 2.17.651.5. The only place I found it has a broken link. Thanks in advance!
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Just as title of post says.... I'm in need of a stock rooted copy of 2.17.651.5. The only place I found it has a broken link. Thanks in advance!
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Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_deodex.zip
http://dev-host.org/hqkar642vqrn
Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_odex.zip
http://dev-host.org/60nw6kjevvto
BOOKMARK ME!
thank you sir!
eXplicit815 said:
Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_deodex.zip
http://dev-host.org/hqkar642vqrn
Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_odex.zip
http://dev-host.org/60nw6kjevvto
BOOKMARK ME!
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What's the difference between deodex and odex?
Thanks
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ahernandez4110 said:
What's the difference between deodex and odex?
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De-odex: Apk files have respective odexes that devs use to supposedly save space. Deodexing means you convert it back to a .dex file and put it back inside the apk. This allows you to easily replace files (not having to worry about odexes), but the main point was to deodex ‘services.jar’ so that you can change all text to different colors (such as the clock color to white) and to deodex services.jar, you need to deodex everything. Deodexing will create longer boot times, but should be equal after that and it gives you the ability to make changes otherwise impossible to do.
Odexed roms are smaller, and have a faster boot time. The only problem with them is they're harder to theme / mod. De-odexed roms are slightly larger, and boot slower, but you cam mod the crap put of em. Just about all themed roms are deodexed. But not all. We're starting to see some odexed roms with themeing included. Not really sure how this is accomplished, but I'm still learning the ropes of modding.
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brandonmaze said:
De-odex: Apk files have respective odexes that devs use to supposedly save space. Deodexing means you convert it back to a .dex file and put it back inside the apk. This allows you to easily replace files (not having to worry about odexes), but the main point was to deodex ‘services.jar’ so that you can change all text to different colors (such as the clock color to white) and to deodex services.jar, you need to deodex everything. Deodexing will create longer boot times, but should be equal after that and it gives you the ability to make changes otherwise impossible to do.
Odexed roms are smaller, and have a faster boot time. The only problem with them is they're harder to theme / mod. De-odexed roms are slightly larger, and boot slower, but you cam mod the crap put of em. Just about all themed roms are deodexed. But not all. We're starting to see some odexed roms with themeing included. Not really sure how this is accomplished, but I'm still learning the ropes of modding.
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Igotthis from another site but I couldn't put the url in my post since I'm new here
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Hello,
So, this is not really a theme as it cannot be "applied" : main apk`s are modded (framework-res, contacts, mms, phone, settings, systemUI, AccountAndSyncSettings).
!! Warnings !! :
1- Locales availables are EN, PT and FR, the others are deleted.
2- Made with cm7 nightly of august 12 2012, so it's compatible with neutrino 2.9. But if you're running Official cm7 you can have trouble.
3- Make a full backup before tryieng to flash this !
Some screenshots of this flashy carnival like theme : here
Cwm flashable Apk's : here
Option 1: fonts
Option 2 : RedCarrier (carrier name that appears in lockscreen / it's white by default)
OPtion 3 : Bootanimation made from NexusQ video.
Hope some people will like it. :silly: :laugh:
Why not make a metamorph theme? That way you can elliminate at least two of your three warnings, and it will possibly be compatible with other ROMs too.
I know ... but absolutely all the png are modified (some xml too) and it will be a big job to rename all of them. Or not ?
You don't have to rename anything. Basically you just extract all the png/xml from apks/jars, put files from each apk/jar in its own folder, create a xml file describing the theme, and pack it all into a ZIP.
Seems Like a Good Idea.
ravilov said:
You don't have to rename anything. Basically you just extract all the png/xml from apks/jars, put files from each apk/jar in its own folder, create a xml file describing the theme, and pack it all into a ZIP.
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" create a xml file describing the theme" : i think this one will hurt in terms of time ...
Do you know a good tutorial ? I will have a look if some people like the theme.
thx.
Sorry, I don't know of any tutorials (although some might exist). I normally just take an existing theme and adapt its XML.
It shouldn't be a problem modifying an existing XML, the file is pretty simple and straightforward.
I tried to flash this twice on nuet 2.9 and nothing changed....? Maybe I need the theme engine?
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saintmoody said:
I tried to flash this twice on nuet 2.9 and nothing changed....? Maybe I need the theme engine?
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No need of theme engine.
did you install CM7Night12.08.ApkAstrakanSkin.CWM.zip ?
If yes and assuming you are on stock neutrino 2.9 rom ... there is possibly a problem with my install script ... I going to verify.
yup ... it was a bul**** in my script ...
I'm re-uploading ...
Done. You can download and try again.
Sorry !
Thank-you and as I am sure you know you are right I am on neutrino 2.9 ....I will redownload now.
Yes it works and looks great....I needed something vivid as I work outside.
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I noticed the font is to light to see when you set the alarm clock.
cool.
and feel free to give suggestions & critics.