I can officially say that im a newb at this and finally want to get my feet wet and give it a try.
Im very motivated to do this and promise i wont be half assing it. Besides i don't want to do anything special, just a simple apk file theme.
Can someone point me in the right direction and all the programs i will be needing. And if it will cost anything i would like to know how much as well.
Any feedback is good feedback. thanks guys
I have one hell of a tutorial. Tells you everything about theming. I will send it to you later if you want. I'm at work right now so can't. Pm me your email if you want it.
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For now just start decompiling some themes and see the parts of it than you can start editing it. Once your ready to edit you will find each part needs a new program
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Knightwolf posted some pretty good instructions here that might help get you started Joey. And if and when you need beta testers, you know I'm down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15908057&postcount=18
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I have one hell of a tutorial. Tells you everything about theming. I will send it to you later if you want. I'm at work right now so can't. Pm me your email if you want it.
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Will do man. PM on the way
clark44 said:
For now just start decompiling some themes and see the parts of it than you can start editing it. Once your ready to edit you will find each part needs a new program
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Think your starting a little to quick for me man lol i wouldn't know what i could use and what i can't
Newb here.
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Knightwolf posted some pretty good instructions here that might help get you started Joey. And if and when you need beta testers, you know I'm down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15908057&postcount=18
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Thanks a lot man, i'll check it out soon as i send a PM.
thanks +1
i been doing some research and seems theres no video tutortials. thought there would be some to help people to get started.
But i will keep looking
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I have one hell of a tutorial. Tells you everything about theming. I will send it to you later if you want. I'm at work right now so can't. Pm me your email if you want it.
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If I send you a pm with my email, will you send it to me also? And does it include how to use apktool?
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Hello Fellow XDA'ers
Let me start by saying that I am by no means a dev. I have taken it upon myself to learn how to theme. This will take me some time as I am just learning, am working 1 full time job and 2 part time jobs and I also have a 2 year old at home. So please do not ask for ETA's. I will try to release themes in stages. Please look at the poll attached to this thread as it will help me decide what colors to start with. Also iff you have any apps you would like to see themed please leave a comment in this thread of that app you would like to see themed. FYI first theme I will come up with will be bluish in color as blue is my favorite color After that I will start with the #1 color in the post poll and work my way down the list.
I am currently running alien ROM on my phone so I will be using that ROM as a base. If anyone would like to help please let me know. REally need someone who is great at photoshop or GIMP. Also will need tester's also.
Thank you in advance. I will help test...might want to look at homebase 2.1 with 4.2 update as the base it has been really stable for me..
THIS is the way the dev forum should be. "I don't see what I want so I'm gonna make it myself!" instead of whining that less than ten people are working on useless 'upgrades.'
I'm more than competent in Photoshop and I'd be willing to test for you. I'm also familiar with the Android system having messed up a few for myself. I like blue as well.
Good deal. I'll help you test it out.
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I am currently running alien ROM on my phone so I will be using that ROM as a base.
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Even though Alien is nice, it's a few updates behind and dead (most likely forever). Might I suggest Yay's 2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM Deodex. Either way I'll be happy to test.
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whining that less than ten people are working on useless 'upgrades.'
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CM7, the latest stock deodex and UbunTop are perfect examples useless. Especially the dumb UbunTop thingy. Wish we had some real devs in here.
MedicStuder said:
Hello Fellow XDA'ers
Let me start by saying that I am by no means a dev. I have taken it upon myself to learn how to theme. This will take me some time as I am just learning, am working 1 full time job and 2 part time jobs and I also have a 2 year old at home. So please do not ask for ETA's. I will try to release themes in stages. Please look at the poll attached to this thread as it will help me decide what colors to start with. Also iff you have any apps you would like to see themed please leave a comment in this thread of that app you would like to see themed. FYI first theme I will come up with will be bluish in color as blue is my favorite color After that I will start with the #1 color in the post poll and work my way down the list.
I am currently running alien ROM on my phone so I will be using that ROM as a base. If anyone would like to help please let me know. REally need someone who is great at photoshop or GIMP. Also will need tester's also.
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I'm alright at Photoshop, and can try to help. Just let me know what I need to do, file settings, etc. specific details and I'll try my best. Probably good to crowd source anyway..
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Even though Alien is nice, it's a few updates behind and dead (most likely forever). Might I suggest Yay's 2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM Deodex. Either way I'll be happy to test.
CM7, the latest stock deodex and UbunTop are perfect examples useless. Especially the dumb UbunTop thingy. Wish we had some real devs in here.
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ubuntop? i thought that was a theme ;P
but yea homebase or the deodex'd stock are a good place to start looking forward to it
edit: also good for you man.. thats the attitude i was looking for when i posted my rant
http://www.forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php/277-How-to-Theme-Part-1-Necessary-Tools how to theme
Wish you luck... I wanted to do a theme myself but been so busy... that I fear I could not give it the time required. But glad you are stepping in to work on it.
I can contribute by making icons... this is what is floating around as im currently expanding them.
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Wish you luck... I wanted to do a theme myself but been so busy... that I fear I could not give it the time required. But glad you are stepping in to work on it.
I can contribute by making icons... this is what is floating around as im currently expanding them.
[IMG]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll29/S2W_photos/Dark3r-colorRize-edition.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll29/S2W_photos/wplaytesla-icons-1.png[/IMG]
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Nice...i wasn't going to do icons but after looking at those just might have to.
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Lokifish Marz said:
Even though Alien is nice, it's a few updates behind and dead (most likely forever). Might I suggest Yay's 2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM Deodex. Either way I'll be happy to test.
CM7, the latest stock deodex and UbunTop are perfect examples useless. Especially the dumb UbunTop thingy. Wish we had some real devs in here.
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Taking your advise. I am downloading now and going to install the ROM you recommended. Thanks.
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Taking your advise. I am downloading now and going to install the ROM you recommended. Thanks.
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Hey man...did you need help with icons?
I do. I will pm everyone that has offered to help when I am ready. I am still reading and studying on the subject but haven't had time at work. Halloween weekend is not a good weekend at work so I haven't had time there hopefully I can get some stuff done I'm the next 2 day.
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I do. I will pm everyone that has offered to help when I am ready. I am still reading and studying on the subject but haven't had time at work. Halloween weekend is not a good weekend at work so I haven't had time there hopefully I can get some stuff done I'm the next 2 day.
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Alright, sounds good!
I like that you have taken the initiative to do this, I could help with gimp/ps work (was head of LinuxMint art team) as well as testing (still a Mint dev). Would love to get into android theming and dev as well, if there I s anything I can do to help, just let me know.
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I like that you have taken the initiative to do this, I could help with gimp/ps work (was head of LinuxMint art team) as well as testing (still a Mint dev). Would love to get into android theming and dev as well, if there I s anything I can do to help, just let me know.
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I'm in no way a PS/Illustrator expert...I can do a couple things here and there, and get by, but I also have access to a creative team at my work and maybe we can work together on some stuff!
This is turning out to be great. Everyone pitching in. I am glad to see this. This is how xda should be. Thanks everyone. When i get this in full swing i will try to get everyone involved.
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Finally had sometime to sit down and study. This seems easier them I originally thought it would be. I am going to start writing up a plan of attack for this project.
Also if people could start replying with what they look for in a theme (i.e. battery meter, transparent notification bar, themed apps, etc). If you want themed apps please list what apps.
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PM
PM has been sent to following members that offered to help:
Bearw815
Kevets
xTMFxOffshore
Lokifish Marz
KTT16
S2W
Yeah Man. Whatever you need just gimme a shout, I'm game. :]
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Yeah Man. Whatever you need just gimme a shout, I'm game. :]
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Did u get the pm i sent. Computer had a hiccup when sending it.
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Does anyone know where to find a custom dialer theme for the photon or how to make one. I would like a different one to match my shady blue theme. Im rooted, deodexed, running homebase with an unlocked bootloader and 1.3 oc kernel. I would also like to learn how to do it if anyone knows. Thanks!
PS: I will also attach the original Blur Dialer and Blur Phone apk's just in case it may be needed.
EDIT: Thanks to MedicStuder and Xtremekilla09 the new blur dialer was ported to the photon here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19515450#post19515450
I will so it do it for ya. Pm me a sample of the color and what u want. I am new to theming but have been figuring stuff out.
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I have a book on how to theme if you guys are interested.
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I have a book on how to theme if you guys are interested.
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Paper or ebook?
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PDF file that was part of the for dummies line. :] I can zip it up and attach it if you like, has stuff on theming, buildings apps, icons, and stuff like that, not sure how helpful it'd be, but figured I'd toss the offer out there.
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I will so it do it for ya. Pm me a sample of the color and what u want. I am new to theming but have been figuring stuff out.
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Thanx man that's would be great I have some images and I will send them to you tomorrow. Gonna get some rest now because I haven't been feeling too well and just took some medicine that has me feeling kind of drowsy. But thanks again man I really appreciate it..
I learn a lot as I go here too and continuing to learn more
Okay, so for anyone interested, here you go.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6I7YZZMW
Sorry it's not a direct download. :[
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PDF file that was part of the for dummies line. :] I can zip it up and attach it if you like, has stuff on theming, buildings apps, icons, and stuff like that, not sure how helpful it'd be, but figured I'd toss the offer out there.
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Hey TMF thanks, I could really use something like that to help me out. I have a small background in the Linux and that would help a great deal. Go ahead and attach it and I'll have a look at it tomorrow. Thanks once again!
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Okay, so for anyone interested, here you go.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6I7YZZMW
Sorry it's not a direct download. :[
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It's cool, much appreciated ;-)
I have like four or five other books on Android OS, building things, tweaking stuff, and yada yada. Just different things. I've collected some books over the past while to try and help me. So if you need anything I'll take a look at what I've got. And you're welcome. I forgot to say that. Haha.
Lol sounds good. Send me what you've got and i'll definitely read through it and start my education adventure haha. Hopefully soon I will have more to offer the xda community other than a bootanimation
Once I get home I will upload them.
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Alright thanks man
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284998&highlight=For+anyone+interested
There you go Man. That's a link to the thread I started that has the megaupload link in it to the books. Enjoy.
Much Appreciated! I will download and look over them this evening.
No problem Man.
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Hey guys, just a quick question,
deedscreen here, just wondering if anyone is interested in a new XDA Signature image, if you look below at my Signature, this is the quality of which I can create images, sometimes better than this.
If anyone is interested in an image like this, or a custom image of your choice, please let me know by commenting below. I will create a Signature Picture image for anyone who wants it.
Let me know what you think below.
Even if you are not a Photon Owner or Sprint Customer, you may feel free to request one, please just let me know how you'd like it.
I'll take one
hmm I will when I get some money could be awhile though
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I'd love one. I appreciate it! I bet it's going to be awesome!
I'd take a siggy!
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hmm I will when I get some money could be awhile though
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Just PM me when you are ready.
As for everyone else, please PM if you have any ideas on what you whant as a Signature Picture, otherwise you will get on at random selection, and please PM me with your email address. Should have your sig pics done by tonight or tomorrow night.
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Just PM me when you are ready.
As for everyone else, please PM if you have any ideas on what you whant as a Signature Picture, otherwise you will get on at random selection, and please PM me with your email address. Should have your sig pics done by tonight or tomorrow night.
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Well as you can see I'm a pretty huge Danny McBride + eastbound and down fan! If you guys never watched eastbound and down you need to! I'd like a sig with Kenny powers/ eb&d picture etc. I'd appreciate anything though! Thanks man
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aamirani said:
I'd love one. I appreciate it! I bet it's going to be awesome!
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I don't think Junior Members can create a signature, ask XDA for the minium requirements, but I will make you one so that you have one when you can post it. When you contact XDA, just say your message needs immediate attention in the drop down menu.
He did mine!
Thanks, pm sent m8 !
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Thanks, pm sent m8 !
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Your avatar states Istanbul, your comment tells me you have some Austrialian in you! (Lived in Smithfield outside of Sydney working for a few months myself!)
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Your avatar states Istanbul, your comment tells me you have some Austrialian in you! (Lived in Smithfield outside of Sydney working for a few months myself!)
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Not really but i like australians since we have connections from history. BTW check my siggy below, thanks to deedscreen.
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Not really but i like australians since we have connections from history. BTW check my siggy below, thanks to deedscreen.
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Sweet siggy!
okay guys, got delayed with work stuff, your sights will be done tonight or within the next couple of days for those who didn't get one yet, and donation is optional, I found out it is against the rules to request a donation so please PM me within 12 hours of this post if you want a refund. I felt bad asking for money, but it helps with bills, now I feel worse
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I'd take a siggy!
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you are next, donation is optional as xda prohibits asking for one, just got in trouble I'm a badass lol.
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When you say optional, it still sounds like you are asking for it. Lol.
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OK everyone, lets drop it!! He abided by forum rules, he apaolgized, lets move to business. He asked to make anyone here a signature IF they want it. He is homing his skill set, you want in, Great! Besides his signature, mine is a little of his work.
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you are next, donation is optional as xda prohibits asking for one, just got in trouble I'm a badass lol.
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Thanks for the sweey siggy, now I gotta go shave my armpits so I can be aerodynamic when I fight! Ill donate a little sumthing sumthing
If you're willing, ill take one.
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Ok, like the heading says, I'm looking for somebody with graphics knowledge who can help CypherROM look more polished. You don't have to be the most saavy when it comes to digging around in the resource folder as myself and unixdood are good at that and just need the graphics to go with the ROM. If interested, please PM me ASAP as I am moving into the beta stage testing of my ROM and want to get it right before releasing a final build. Even if you're new to rooting but are good with photoshop don't hesitate to PM me as I like people who learn as they go (like me lol). I have a rough logo that is on the thread in Evo View development and have a few other images or the originals that I will send whoever would like to take up this task and get mad propz for doing so. Thanks for checking this out!
Bump. Come on guys, one of you has to want to contribute to the community!
You should work with this guy I am sure you could help eachother out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458384
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You should work with this guy I am sure you could help eachother out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458384
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Thanks for that. I got up with scabes24 and we're working something out.
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Thanks for that. I got up with scabes24 and we're working something out.
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Hey no problem. If you get that theme to work for your ROM, I will switch it to my daily driver!
Just as the title says is anyone making any? And if so are you taking requests lol?
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Just as the title says is anyone making any? And if so are you taking requests lol?
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waiting to see if a updated m10 tools is released that will decode the images
They need some things to be updated first. Lock rings won't complile
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Wow tthat was quick answers lol. Thanks guys!
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I've already requested a pokeball lock ring for Charmeleon so hopefully someone does that for me
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Kidromulous said:
I've already requested a pokeball lock ring for Charmeleon so hopefully someone does that for me
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if there was an updated m10 tools i would but until there is theres no way to decode the images in the fusion.apk(shared m10). hoping there will be soon
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I've already requested a pokeball lock ring for Charmeleon so hopefully someone does that for me
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I mean not to poke at you but why not do it yourself... Its not rocket science its fairly easy to decompile fusion.apk then decompile assets/m10s then recompile both and sign/zip align done... thats how an apk is built...
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I mean not to poke at you but why not do it yourself... Its not rocket science its fairly easy to decompile fusion.apk then decompile assets/m10s then recompile both and sign/zip align done... thats how an apk is built...
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not gonna work until there is an updated m10 editor to decode the images in fusion/idlescreen.
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I mean not to poke at you but why not do it yourself... Its not rocket science its fairly easy to decompile fusion.apk then decompile assets/m10s then recompile both and sign/zip align done... thats how an apk is built...
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Its not possible yet and thats right here in the thread if you don't have to read then I don't have to learn to decompile apk files. Is go learn your answer for people with request here in the development Forums on XDA?
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Calm down guys, pneuma isn't like that, yes he missed the post, it happens. He was just offering a suggestion. Please let's not take shots at each other, we're all here for the same reason, to make our devices look/function better. He has taken many requests in the past, and also helped several others learn to do stuff, maybe his comment rubbed you the wrong way but I can assure you he wasn't trying to be rude.
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Its not possible yet and thats right here in the thread if you don't have to read then I don't have to learn to decompile apk files. Is go learn your answer for people with request here in the development Forums on XDA?
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Yeah I hit thanks accidentally... Diamondback is working on the m14 container and they have it all worked out according to him so itll be posted very soon I havent tried the m14s yet but he just released and update last week in which he said the m14's should work. He just need to iron out a few kinks.... And you being ignorant and asking other people to do something you want is down right pitiful. I dont give a crap what people request and neither does anybody else... So learn something for once in your life and go do it for yourself. Its not rocket science its actually rather easy.
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Yeah I hit thanks accidentally... Diamondback is working on the m14 container and they have it all worked out according to him so itll be posted very soon I havent tried the m14s yet but he just released and update last week in which he said the m14's should work. He just need to iron out a few kinks.... And you being ignorant and asking other people to do something you want is down right pitiful. I dont give a crap what people request and neither does anybody else... So learn something for once in your life and go do it for yourself. Its not rocket science its actually rather easy.
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Id like to learn how to do it if you could point me in the direction of where to look....i can't find a thread on just making lock rings and believe me ive used search because its something im interested in.
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Yeah I hit thanks accidentally... Diamondback is working on the m14 container and they have it all worked out according to him so itll be posted very soon I havent tried the m14s yet but he just released and update last week in which he said the m14's should work. He just need to iron out a few kinks.... And you being ignorant and asking other people to do something you want is down right pitiful. I dont give a crap what people request and neither does anybody else... So learn something for once in your life and go do it for yourself. Its not rocket science its actually rather easy.
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the developers asked us for request how is submitting request in the development Forums pitiful. As far as learning something I'll let that one go because you obviously have no idea who or what you are talking about
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Decompiling and recompiling apks IS like rocket science to some. I admit, I have no idea what an m10 even is. But when I look at the code posted for some of these mods , like rm-f dd/ android.policy.jar = -d all i can do is scratch my head and go wtf. Is that to be typed somewhere? I mean, where to even start? I wish it made sense to me. So yeah, pneuma, it is really confusing and nearly rocket science for some.
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Decompiling and recompiling apks IS like rocket science to some. I admit, I have no idea what an m10 even is. But when I look at the code posted for some of these mods , like rm-f dd/ android.policy.jar = -d all i can do is scratch my head and go wtf. Is that to be typed somewhere? I mean, where to even start? I wish it made sense to me. So yeah, pneuma, it is really confusing and nearly rocket science for some.
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Thanks scott for saying what i wanted.to but didnt feel like adding to his ego the he knowa more than some people bbut im in the same boat as you but am trying to learn
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ggeeshh....
http://www.google.com/m?client=ms-o...=site:xda-developers.com+sense+3.5+lock+rings
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ggeeshh....
http://www.google.com/m?client=ms-o...=site:xda-developers.com+sense+3.5+lock+rings
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Thanks for the link but we have to wait for updated m10 tools to use them on this version of sense and ics
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wileout said:
Thanks for the link but we have to wait for updated m10 tools to use them on this version of sense and ics
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I'm aware of this.
the process it the same. just wanted to post a link to many tuts on the lock ring so others can learn.
mcluvn said:
I'm aware of this.
the process it the same. just wanted to post a link to many tuts on the lock ring so others can learn.
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I appreciate it man ive beend looking to start learning thank you for posting it
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I'm aware of this.
the process it the same. just wanted to post a link to many tuts on the lock ring so others can learn.
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I appreciate the folks who came in without ego pretense and etc. I hope those tools get updated soon. Ty all
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