So i asked many people but didnt get much help but i finally figured out how to get system.img and boot.img and unpacked them too.
Now i want to ask, what are the things that a custom ROM should have? Things we should add or remove? will removing apk's and adding a few kernels be enough? How can i change the theme?
hfbvm said:
So i asked many people but didnt get much help but i finally figured out how to get system.img and boot.img and unpacked them too.
Now i want to ask, what are the things that a custom ROM should have? Things we should add or remove? will removing apk's and adding a few kernels be enough? How can i change the theme?
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First, always new kernel.
Second, CM theming is easy. For the rest of the roms yiu can use apktool.
You should make two versions: lite and full.
Lite is stripped down full w/o GAPPS.
Supercharger and Turbocahrger scripts are nice. For the rest: google is your best friend!
Greets!
I remove all of the apps that draw alot of memory,mostly carrier crap(bloatware)then i add all of the free apps from the market that i use alot,then i go to UOT kitchen and set a theme for my new rom,i also use 7-zip and macromedia fireworks to customize the rosie,wallpapers,splash screen,boot animations,etc,i also add a few tweaks for the build.prop,you can also edit the text in the updater-script.Like the guy above said,google is your best friend.
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mySlide-1.0.2
YOU PROBABLY DON'T WANT THIS...DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!
This is just what I want, not necessarily what you want http://www.mediafire.com/?tstgikwhfezj6ph
This Rom will mostly be unsupported and unmaintained.
Flash at your OWN RISK.
What it is:
Stock slide rom.
added busybox
added netcat (busybox nc isn't good enough for me)
added bash
added htop
removed link toolbox->df (prefer the one in busybox)
removed link toolbox->rm (prefer the one in busybox)
changed the default animated boot ADVERTISEMENT and jingle
pngcrushed and zipaligned apks (with the execption of one) to save some space
Kangs:
what isn't.
maybe a few more little changes I forgot.
changes:
from 1.0.0 to 1.0.1:
added a2sd (from eugene373's smr5r1. breaks boot animation)
added default themes back.
from 1.0.1 to 1.0.2
added e2fsck
mySlide-1.0.0-signed
mySlide-1.0.1-signed
mySlide-1.0.2-signed
Themes in this are broken (1.0.0 only). If you want the default themes back then flash this...
themes-signed.zip
hey dumfuq glad to see you over on the slide section now. can we expect some overclocked kernals from you like on the g1?
jriv said:
hey dumfuq glad to see you over on the slide section now. can we expect some overclocked kernals from you like on the g1?
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I sure hope so, but only time will tell.
That would be sick wonder how high this processer can go?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
Is the IM app erased in this and the tmobile app pack? i hate those apps
Nevermind i used ur rom and erased the files and signed it again. Thanks for the rom
dumfuq said:
YOU PROBABLY DON'T WANT THIS...DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!
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Not sure why you say that (in those words), but this does look decent!
Also, noob question, but are the stock ROMs (apps included) not zipaligned by default?
Yup they were already zipaligned. At least the ones I just checked
Honesty I didn't even look first. The crush actually takes off about 10Mb though.
yo dumfuq quick question... what exactly is required in editing a kernel to allow for overclocking and undervolting?
kingofyo1 said:
yo dumfuq quick question... what exactly is required in editing a kernel to allow for overclocking and undervolting?
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Not exactly sure if this is what your asking but basically...
You need the kernel source code to edit (the legend kernel source has the espresso board files),
A handy dandy text editor (like vim),
a cross-compiler (There is one under prebuilt/linux-x86/toolchain in an AOSP or cyanogenmod build environment),
and a linux environment (cygwin might work not really sure).
1. download source
2. unpack source
3. edit source
4. set environmental variables
4. compile source
5. make a boot.img or an update.zip
Obviously that's incredibly simplified, but hopefully you get the idea.
Ok quick question to the maker of this rom... How can i add the themes back to this rom? I want to put the themes back but i dont kno which folder to put them in. Also which folder is where i can change the boot animation you have installed to stock? Thanks
this actually seems like exactly what i want. My only question is does it support a2sd. if so.. i have a new rom
btate0121 said:
this actually seems like exactly what i want. My only question is does it support a2sd. if so.. i have a new rom
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good question. a2sd is a plus
you don't put them in anywhere. you can download and install them. there's a thread already with a small pack of themes to download and install. You install like any other APK. Search this forum section for them.
NiN39Z said:
Ok quick question to the maker of this rom... How can i add the themes back to this rom? I want to put the themes back but i dont kno which folder to put them in. Also which folder is where i can change the boot animation you have installed to stock? Thanks
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The PNG crush killed the stock themes. If you want them back you can either boot to recovery and push the original ones to /system/app/ or just flash this...themes-signed.zip. That is just an update.zip that will copy the original themes back to your phone.
btate0121 said:
this actually seems like exactly what i want. My only question is does it support a2sd. if so.. i have a new rom
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Nope, no a2sd.
any plans to add a2sd? I mean seriously... this would be PERFECT for my needs if it only had a2sd. I'm happy with a stock rom... i just want a2sd.
btate0121 said:
any plans to add a2sd? I mean seriously... this would be PERFECT for my needs if it only had a2sd. I'm happy with a stock rom... i just want a2sd.
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Nope. Currently I don't use a2sd, or this rom really. I made this just for an optimized stock rom to bounce back to when needed. Currently I'm running a customized version of eugene's cm6 as my daily driver.
in your experience.. how hard would it be for a novice to add a2dp to this? I did a quick google and found about 3 good pages of data.. but it seems pretty complicated (packing and repacking boot.img looks to be pretty intense on a windows machine without any experience from what i can tell). Do you think i should attempt this? LOL.
dumfuq said:
Nope. Currently I don't use a2sd, or this rom really. I made this just for an optimized stock rom to bounce back to when needed. Currently I'm running a customized version of eugene's cm6 as my daily driver.
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what is the difference between your customized version and the regular?
btate0121 said:
in your experience.. how hard would it be for a novice to add a2dp to this? I did a quick google and found about 3 good pages of data.. but it seems pretty complicated (packing and repacking boot.img looks to be pretty intense on a windows machine without any experience from what i can tell). Do you think i should attempt this? LOL.
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what were the links they seem like the ones i have been looking for lol! i can already unpack and repack a boot.img im just looking for the steps i need to add to get aps2sd to work! i had a link explaining it but i cant find it anymore or google it!
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.
Hey guys i want sock eclair 2.1 lock screen for my x10 mini pro.....
can someone provide it for me????
I am using minicm7pro v21 by paul-xxx
Just go to settings/CMsettings/lockscreen/style options/hit the lockscreen style and select sliding tab
HooLIMAN87 said:
Just go to settings/CMsettings/lockscreen/style options/hit the lockscreen style and select sliding tab
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Dude this i already knw
Can i have Eclair (2.1) like lockscreen???????
Maybe if someone port it from stock rom
HooLIMAN87 said:
Maybe if someone port it from stock rom
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Is it possible if i copy framework-res.apk from stock rom with root explorer????
Sorry，I don't have one.
I'm not a developer so i can't tell you if its possible with copying framework-res.apk
Using a 2.1 framework-res.apk would cause all kinds of problems, including stopping your phone from working.
It is theoretically possible to take the old SE lockscreen from stock 2.1 and put it onto this rom. Essentially you need to take the various smali, xml and png files that define it from the old rom and use them to overwrite the sliding tab files in the new rom.
If you just want the look, you may be better off theming the sliding tab lockscreen with the images from the original.
Ticklefish said:
Using a 2.1 framework-res.apk would cause all kinds of problems, including stopping your phone from working.
It is theoretically possible to take the old SE lockscreen from stock 2.1 and put it onto this rom. Essentially you need to take the various smali, xml and png files that define it from the old rom and use them to overwrite the sliding tab files in the new rom.
If you just want the look, you may be better off theming the sliding tab lockscreen with the images from the original.
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What if I copy framework-res.apk from sony style v1.1 ROM (2.3.7).... would it also cause any problem??
Sorry I am a noob
Well, you can try but there's a good chance it might not work.
Framework-res.apk contains a whole mess of files that define how your phone's interface works. It controls the layout of various elements and does all kinds of things.
Both rom's use GB and CM7 so that's promising, but you could have a few display issues.
In fact, now that I think about it, you're also going to need the services.jar as well as that's where the lockscreen smali file is kept.
Certainly, give it a try but just be prepared for it to go wrong. Make sure you backup first!
Or, why not try just using SonyStyle instead?
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Well, you can try but there's a good chance it might not work.
Framework-res.apk contains a whole mess of files that define how your phone's interface works. It controls the layout of various elements and does all kinds of things.
Both rom's use GB and CM7 so that's promising, but you could have a few display issues.
In fact, now that I think about it, you're also going to need the services.jar as well as that's where the lockscreen smali file is kept.
Certainly, give it a try but just be prepared for it to go wrong. Make sure you backup first!
Or, why not try just using SonyStyle instead?
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Hey thanks buddy for the info....
I didnt like sonystyle i used it for a month...
Anyways i would be really thankfull if someone port me the lockscreen as i m not a developer i cant..
I'll take a look at doing this. It is technically possible, just a lot of fuss. Watch this space.
Ticklefish said:
I'll take a look at doing this. It is technically possible, just a lot of fuss. Watch this space.
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Thankx buddy....
These are Theme templates for the people that like to change things up without haveing to flash a whole ROM.
They only contain the app, font, and framework folders for the system. AGAIN THIS IS NOT A ROM.
You can use this for a couple of diffrent things:
1. dodex a stock rom
2. return a themed rom back to stock deodexed
3. Create your own theme w/o building a whole ROM.
Have fun and happy themeing
YES, i know things like this are kind of outdated but i'm set in my ways and still use them. So, if you use them, please hit the thanks button.
4.2.1 theme template
4.2.2 theme template
spdwiz18 said:
AGAIN THIS IS NOT A ROM.
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I kinda take it for granted that people should understand that since this thread is in the Themes and Apps sub forum.:laugh:
But sometimes there's some...
Traniz said:
I kinda take it for granted that people should understand that since this thread is in the Themes and Apps sub forum.:laugh:
But sometimes there's some...
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YES, there is always soneone.
LINKS POSTED
Im looking to customize my phone even more than the already made themes for this rom.
it says create a zip of the custom setting theme, but to be honest I have no idea how to
make a custom zip of a theme, I realize this is probably a stupid question
If some one could help me out.
Thanks!
rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748569
holt3113 said:
Im looking to customize my phone even more than the already made themes for this rom.
it says create a zip of the custom setting theme, but to be honest I have no idea how to
make a custom zip of a theme, I realize this is probably a stupid question
If some one could help me out.
Thanks!
rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748569
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You have to have some knowledge of theme work to be able to create your own. There is a massive amount threads that can give you that information. The option you're talking about just makes a zip file of the settings you're using.