theme building - XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps

Good day
I was wondering how themes are made and what software is needed, i would love to try and make one.
if there is a guide or some kind person could give me some pointers on how to?
thank you in advance

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I too want to learn.

Here is guide how to do it.
But next time use search button first.

Xmaster8 said:
Here is guide how to do it.
But next time use search button first.
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sorry i do apologise

Xmaster8 said:
Here is guide how to do it.
But next time use search button first.
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Use 7Zip... U dont need to understand programming language. But all you need is skill of photoshop, file managing. But if you want to edit xml file, you have to understand the language.
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[Q] Which references you'll recommend for being an android developer?

After months using android i'm really wiling to be a developer, step by step. i want to know which reference and tutorials should i read and learn?
(i know c++ a little bit but not much, don't know if it helps)
Thanks
First of all you need to know Linux basics Try to get inside system files and APK's, try to decompile kernel and see how it works... Its a lot of tutorials in the web and on the XDA too. It's damn fun! And of course try to create some stuff, maybe it can be fairily simple project for to get started
i'll try and learning tutorials and as you said decompile some stuff in XDA. it'll be great if i find start point and i think i'm going to have it!
Thanks mate
nimbold said:
i'll try and learning tutorials and as you said decompile some stuff in XDA. it'll be great if i find start point and i think i'm going to have it!
Thanks mate
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First learn C++ then go other things like compiling kernel because when you will compile apk,kernel will you understant? Anyway go by this way,first learn html language then javascript and at the end C language.
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XperianPro said:
First learn C++ then go other things like compiling kernel because when you will compile apk,kernel will you understant? Anyway go by this way,first learn html language then javascript and at the end C language.
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So html and java scripts helps like c language. Should take off I think!
Thanks for your help
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[VIDEO] Removing uImage Files from Android on HP Touchpad

Thank you. I have been trying to figure this out for a week now thanks
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reverendkjr said:
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Please check my thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511747 as I have figure out an alternate... and easier method to get the same thing done. I have also figured out how to set the default OS that the TP would choose while booting up after the UImage has been deleted.
To the OP, I am not trying to hijack your guide and thread. I think this guide is very helpful. I mean no disrespect to you and the time you spent creating the video guide. I am just presenting a new and different method as well as a step that I think you did not go over in the video.
Thank you.
cvcduty said:
Please check my thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511747 as I have figure out an alternate... and easier method to get the same thing done. I have also figured out how to set the default OS that the TP would choose while booting up after the UImage has been deleted.
To the OP, I am not trying to hijack your guide and thread. I think this guide is very helpful. I mean no disrespect to you and the time you spent creating the video guide. I am just presenting a new and different method as well as a step that I think you did not go over in the video.
Thank you.
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Groovy man! I don't believe in accusing people of hijacking. If you have something to share... SHARE IT!
True community only comes from everyone participating without malice or desire for glory.

[Q] How to set livewallpaper auto enabled on fresh flash of ROM?

Hello web masters and developers,
I've got a noob question...
I've got Jusada's ICSunday Final ROM (all credits to Jusada, and of course I've got his permission to do moding), which I modified for my personal needs.
Until now I've added many options that missed in original release (so it's not barebone anymore) like live wallpapers, torch, RE, ScanMedia, battery drain fix and GPS fix, transparent status bar and modified Acheps CM theme (all credits to their developers, u can find the topics here in Ace forum) etc.
There is couple of things I currently cannot resolve and that drives me crazy.
When I make a fresh install of the ROM, it starts with default wallpaper (which I modified too). But since I often use my favorite livewallpaper, i really need it to be set by default from the system. Now, I've got Livewallpaperspicker.apk installed and working. I can put the livewallpaper's apk file in the /system/app and to be installed by default, but how to make it enabled by default instead of the static default_wallpaper.jpeg inside framework_res.apk?
Where in which file I should enable it bu default?
Thank you for your patience, and also excuse me for my bad english, and If I break the rules with this thread!
Regards!
P.S: Excuse me for the stupid thread title, I couldn't figure out a better one...
Obviously no one knows, or it's too difficult to explain for noobs like me... Sad... I search on Google but either I don't search with correct keyword or there are no such thread/topic/lesson...
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Here is all the info you need, figure out yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13649923&postcount=2
The line should be without the space (glitch in XDA forums LOL) in com.android.wallpaper
<string name="default_wallpaper_component">com.android.wallpaper/.nexus.NexusWallpaper</string>
not the one u see in the post
tomsons26 said:
Here is all the info you need, figure out yourself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13649923&postcount=2
The line should be without the space (glitch in XDA forums LOL) in com.android.wallpaper
<string name="default_wallpaper_component">com.android.wallpaper/.nexus.NexusWallpaper</string>
not the one u see in the post
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Thanks for the reply mate, but it seems that there is no "value" folder inside my /res folder. Anyway I searched for strings.xml inside other folders in /res folder but... no success... I'll extract the ROM's package right now and will search inside all folders for strings.xml and will see if such a file exist... Thanks btn pressed for the reply and for the idea
P.S: I've found the file that contains keyword "default_wallpaper_component" in it. It's framework.odex. Now I've got to figure out first how to edit it (with notepad++ there are a bunch of unusable characters) and what exactly to write to enable my favorite_livewallpaper.apk by default. Because it's gonna be normal, pre-installed .apk file (not inside the LiveWallpapers.apk) and I don't know how to call it inside the string... Damned, this is gonna be harder than I thought But... I like to be hard, if there are good people that wont mind to teach me or tip me for the answer)) Thanks
Spoonk said:
Thanks for the reply mate, but it seems that there is no "value" folder inside my /res folder. Anyway I searched for strings.xml inside other folders in /res folder but... no success... I'll extract the ROM's package right now and will search inside all folders for strings.xml and will see if such a file exist... Thanks btn pressed for the reply and for the idea
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Some ROM modder you are LOL don't even know the basic
You need to decompile the framework-res.apk LOOOL
Good luck
tomsons26 said:
Some ROM modder you are LOL don't even know the basic
You need to decompile the framework-res.apk LOOOL
Good luck
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I didn't say that I'm modder. I'm modding only Jusada's ICSunday ROM, and only for my personal use... anyhow, thanks for the tips, and replies. No offence, but... sometimes noobs want's to learn too, u know... keep it in mind.
Spoonk said:
I didn't say that I'm modder. I'm modding only Jusada's ICSunday ROM, and only for my personal use... anyhow, thanks for the tips, and replies. No offence, but... sometimes noobs want's to learn too, u know... keep it in mind.
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How will they learn if everyone is laying info on a gold plate for them and serving them it
Ive never asked WHAT HOW instead i searched and read it and thus learned it myself
tomsons26 said:
How will they learn if everyone is laying info on a gold plate for them and serving them it
Ive never asked WHAT HOW instead i searched and read it and thus learned it myself
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As I said before, I need just an advise on how to do-that. I don't need someone to "serve it in golden plate" All I needed was a little hint and you gave it to me, that's why I thanked you. And as I said before, I searched Google and xda but with no success - obviously I didn't know how to "ask", wrong keyword etc.
After your hint I remembered that I read somewhere that not all folders are visible with win rar (for example) and they need to be decompiled in a special way. I searched again and found APKTool, now I'll install it (inside Windows folder, i read) and will begin to learn how-to.
That's the way to learn I think?
Spoonk said:
As I said before, I need just an advise on how to do-that. I don't need someone to "serve it in golden plate" All I needed was a little hint and you gave it to me, that's why I thanked you. And as I said before, I searched Google and xda but with no success - obviously I didn't know how to "ask", wrong keyword etc.
After your hint I remembered that I read somewhere that not all folders are visible with win rar (for example) and they need to be decompiled in a special way. I searched again and found APKTool, now I'll install it (inside Windows folder, i read) and will begin to learn how-to.
That's the way to learn I think?
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Yes, and xdaAutoTool is better and user friendly

Need Help with update-script

Hi friends im having trouble writing the update-script for a flashable zip with deodexed system/app & system/framework. this is my first attempt at one. could anyone tell me where im going wrong please ive been trying all day with no luck. But its not for my ray its for my j theres not many devs to help me on the j forum.
heres my zip: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/90938124/deodex_xj-signed.zip
gavster26 said:
Hi friends im having trouble writing the update-script for a flashable zip with deodexed system/app & system/framework. this is my first attempt at one. could anyone tell me where im going wrong please ive been trying all day with no luck. But its not for my ray its for my j theres not many devs to help me on the j forum.
heres my zip: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/90938124/deodex_xj-signed.zip
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just give me the updater script. file
here it is thanks
There is no mount and unmout cmd's in the script..
Well iam on phone now...
Simple solution for u is to use any any existing mod's meta-inf folder in ur mod.
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Have a look at a working updater-script and you will see a huge difference
For example you need a command like
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extract_dir
More set perms and mounting/unmounting system. Please check out a "real" updater-script :good:
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sandy7 said:
There is no mount and unmout cmd's in the script..
Well iam on phone now...
Simple solution for u is to use any any existing mod's meta-inf folder in ur mod.
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ok i'll try thanks
mihahn said:
Have a look at a working updater-script and you will see a huge difference
For example you need a command like
Code:
extract_dir
More set perms and mounting/unmounting system. Please check out a "real" updater-script :good:
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i think i'll just give up i'm no dev lol
my next attempt still cant get it right please someone help me
well here what u did wrong...updater script was a txt file...and there was no updater binary script.
so next time use Notepad++ to edit these files..
here i only fixed everything...it should work now....
http://d-h.st/Gai
sandy7 said:
well here what u did wrong...updater script was a txt file...and there was no updater binary script.
so next time use Notepad++ to edit these files..
here i only fixed everything...it should work now....
http://d-h.st/Gai
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Thankyou so much for your efforts but its not flashing error status6 i looked it up and resigning fixes the problem but then it just aborts. i'll just forget about it i'm sure you all have better things to do than help silly nooby me lol. Thanks again.
gavster26 said:
Thankyou so much for your efforts but its not flashing error status6 i looked it up and resigning fixes the problem but then it just aborts. i'll just forget about it i'm sure you all have better things to do than help silly nooby me lol. Thanks again.
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I think the best thread you can start to learn it: How to make a flashable zip
I started here too once a time...
Wechy
Wechy77 said:
I think the best thread you can start to learn it: How to make a flashable zip
I started here too once a time...
Wechy
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thats where iv been trying to learn from but its not really explanatory enough for a noob. im just a factory worker lol not a dev all thought id love to be able to do all this. iv read other threds aswell but none of them said anything about the update binery either. i'm probably just not smart enough. i'll keep trying though
gavster26 said:
thats where iv been trying to learn from but its not really explanatory enough for a noob. im just a factory worker lol not a dev all thought id love to be able to do all this. iv read other threds aswell but none of them said anything about the update binery either. i'm probably just not smart enough. i'll keep trying though
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Try download some flashable zips and view updater scripts with notepad++
This is the best way to understand how it works.
If I have some time I write a little guide
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Wechy77 said:
Try download some flashable zips and view updater scripts with notepad++
This is the best way to understand how it works.
If I have some time I write a little guide
Sent from my Xperia Ray using xda premium
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ok thanks. i'll study up lol. how would i remove the .txt extension on notepad++ when i save it turns into a txt file.
gavster26 said:
ok thanks. i'll study up lol. how would i remove the .txt extension on notepad++ when i save it turns into a txt file.
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delete extension
but the best way is open one of the updater-script (download any flashable zip) and edit with notepad++
(be sure you edit with notepad++ othervise you will see status6 error when flashing)

[Q] new background in options/dialer and others

guys, need your help! I do my firmware by jb lq4.
and now the problem: I want to insert your image into the background, I tried to change the image through smart apk tool, but when I tried to put the new framework, I was an eternal loading, let faq to replace the background or make me a framework.
thanks in advance)
I want to here a red background
Hmm...
Can you upload your framework-res.apk?
I will try to edit it
Azmi6298 said:
Hmm...
Can you upload your framework-res.apk?
I will try to edit it
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Here, take this framework: d-h.st/0cv(please copy it into your browser), because I am a new user and has not yet 10 posts)
Аnd more, you can give me instructions on how to do it, and I want to understand myself and how to change the images) I will be very grateful
rus_koshel said:
Here, take this framework: d-h.st/0cv(please copy it into your browser), because I am a new user and has not yet 10 posts)
Аnd more, you can give me instructions on how to do it, and I want to understand myself and how to change the images) I will be very grateful
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its something like this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478758&highlight=aarun..
that is just the basic..
it is many HOW TO thread to done that..just use the search option..
joehanh88 said:
its something like this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478758&highlight=aarun..
that is just the basic..
it is many HOW TO thread to done that..just use the search option..
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I'm sorry, just looking for information in the subject line of the device, about the global search I didnt think:laugh:
rus_koshel said:
I'm sorry, just looking for information in the subject line of the device, about the global search I didnt think:laugh:
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LOL..
joehanh88 said:
LOL..
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I check the link you posted, and tried but failed. What folders do I put the background.png into? Thanks in advance
bobfrantic said:
I check the link you posted, and tried but failed. What folders do I put the background.png into? Thanks in advance
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try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811755&page=14..
scroll above..you'll see someone post something about it..
or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571870..its for ICS..but with some knowledge, you'll know what to do..LOL.. if your background failed, try to use 240x400 png resolution instead of 480x800..
hope this help you..
rus_koshel said:
guys, need your help! I do my firmware by jb lq4.
and now the problem: I want to insert your image into the background, I tried to change the image through smart apk tool, but when I tried to put the new framework, I was an eternal loading, let faq to replace the background or make me a framework.
thanks in advance)
I want to here a red background
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Here is it
http://d-h.st/2ku
Just flash the zip on CWM
Done

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