Hey guys. I'm a complete beginner/noob when it comes to Android development. After trying and failing to modify some gun apps in Ninjamorph (They all FC'd ) to my liking, I decided I REALLY should learn how to make my own app of this sort. I could more then easily get all the required .ogg and .png files needed to make the app, but I have no clue HOW to make it, or WHERE to start. I would mostly like to make a simple gun app, and if possible, add an Augmented Reality/ Camera based Iron Sight add on if I could. But I simply do not know where to start; what I need; What I have to do to get it starting though I'm more than ready to learn. I have decent computer knowledge and such and am very eager to learn how to produce an app like this. If anyone could help with some instrcution, preferably beginner friendly, it would be much, MUCH appreciated.
Thanks in advance, guys!
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I was wanting to know if anyone can explain to me how to theme for the Evo 3D. I have not themed for a phone yet but I would like to start and to learn how. I have no problem reading a lot and doing a lot of testing and trial and error. I just would like to know if any themers can give me a head start on where I can begin. I have a lot of great ideas.
I am somewhat experienced in C++, and CAD programs as I am a Mechanical Engineer but if it's required to have a greater knowledge in those then it would be great to know more. At least I would enjoy learning it since I'd be doing something I enjoy. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Also I understand we can't apply full themes until we have s-off but it seems people have ROMs and Themes done already so I would like to take the opportunity to start working on my own as well since I am sure I will have to learn alot.
toxicfumes22 said:
I was wanting to know if anyone can explain to me how to theme for the Evo 3D. I have not themed for a phone yet but I would like to start and to learn how. I have no problem reading a lot and doing a lot of testing and trial and error. I just would like to know if any themers can give me a head start on where I can begin. I have a lot of great ideas.
I am somewhat experienced in C++, and CAD programs as I am a Mechanical Engineer but if it's required to have a greater knowledge in those then it would be great to know more. At least I would enjoy learning it since I'd be doing something I enjoy. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Also I understand we can't apply full themes until we have s-off but it seems people have ROMs and Themes done already so I would like to take the opportunity to start working on my own as well since I am sure I will have to learn alot.
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Theming requires mostly graphics design. You're changing images inside the Framework-res.apk and Systemui.apk. Each phone runs differently, so this information may be slightly incorrect, but if you take a deodexed ROM, you will find inside the .zip, system/framework/framework-res.apk>res>Drawable-hdpi. This folder is where most of the changes will be. For individual apps, you open the app (via a file manager, like 7zip) and open res > drawable-hdpi for the images.
The hardest part (for me) are XML files, this is where the C++ knowledge will come in handy. This is for changing text colors and animations in the framework. Most of what you'll change though *should* be inside framework-res.apk and Systemui.apk.
Now, something new I found out is if you're running Sense, then you must modify the Rosie.apk that's included (I think.)
Thank you as that is very useful, but since this would be my first time actually messing with a phone like that. What program works best for extracting a rom and what should I use to pull the information from the rom.
I am extremely new to the world of smartphones and shell commands and tar files, etc. I'm looking for recommendations of websites, online videos, anything like that to learn as much a possible about not only Android but also writing scripts and knowing what the difference is between ROM and RAM and why it's called a kernel, writing code, stuff like that. I made a pretty cool weather app with Tasker and Zoom that I get a generic xml weather report for that is suppose to come from a soap request but I can't figure out how to generate one. I downloaded nusoap to my phone but can't figure out how to install it using Android terminal emulator. Is there an alternative to T.E. I could use? It constantly telling me "permission denied" is very frustrating. Currently no computer so please make sure any advice is phone friendly. And any help with terminal emulator would be beyond great. But please keep it as simple as possible and pretend I'm 4 years old. I'm not kidding. Sorry this is sooooo long, it's my first post and this is about a quarter of what I wanted to ask. Thank you very much in advance.
The only help I can give you is don't be afraid to search google. Out of 7 billion people, atleast 1 other person would have had the same problem
For me was pretty simple: get to know your phone (use the subforuns to find yours) > get to know android on your phone > start experimenting.
And read, read, read!
Hey guys, I have a few questions. I looked around a bit before posting this, but I may have missed some stuff so if I need to remove this thread just let me know that I should have looked harder(and kindly provide a link please).
First I would like to know how to get into "Themeing". I want to know how to change the colors mostly. I can usually find the file I need to edit in order to change the icon shape, but If I'm not mistaken, the colors are probably controlled in an xml file. They may all look for a "central file" that contains the colors, or I may need to change each one individually. If there is a central file could someone help me find out what it is.
I have only found how to edit apps, so here's where I get a major case of the noobs. Are the system colors controlled by the launcher or the theme or is there a UI that can be edited what do I need to do. I want to be able to change the number styles, the fonts of the keyboard, and all that jazz. The most important thing, though; is that I need to be able to change the colors. I really don't have an issue with the current fonts and don't have a good idea what to replace them with anyway.
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Now that the above train wreck is over I have some harder questions.
I also want to get into developing. I will probably start by modifying someone else's. (side question, could I re-release theirs with my changes just so that people could test it provided I ask and give them credit. I know this depends on the person, but is it taboo, or just a no for some people) I already read through and followed shrike1978's. It was possibly the best thing that could have happened to me. It showed me that it was actually possible to do for someone with less android experience. (link)
But after I have built it what do I need to do to get started modifying it? I'm not even sure what all I want to do, but is there any suggestions of a starter project, as well as a how to do it?(maybe changing the launcher, or something like that)
Also I have been using xfce linux mint on a second hard drive of 75 gigs. Will this be an ok setup? Should I switch to ubuntu although I don't really like it as much?
Should I be s-off or on (maybe on so that I know that they will be supported)? Also is there any good vm's that run in linux and will run android?
I probably missed a few questions that I intended to ask, so I will edit them in when needed.
I plan to make a how to thread on my findings(hopefully good enough shrike gives me a :highfive: for doing a good job) so everyone who helps (provided I actually learn how and am capable of making the how to) will be thanked in my future famous thread
Also I apologize for any miss-types. I will do my best to correct them, but my keyboard is pretty broken (it took a tumble when I moved home for winter break)
I figured out the fonts(at least for the few roms I checked). They are easy to change and add. They are controlled in a system_fonts.xml in the "\system\etc" folder of the rom. The files that they represent are in the "\system\fonts" folder of the rom. The xml file has a pretty good explanation of how it is read, so adding your own should be pretty easy.
If anyone here has any suggestions even if you dont know for sure let me know please.;
Here's some threads I had bookmarked that may help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16459009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
I had another one that I can't find the bookmark for.
feralicious said:
Here's some threads I had bookmarked that may help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16459009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
I had another one that I can't find the bookmark for.
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You are my hero.
Hello! Im a music technology student, my final year project is about improving the media experience on the smartphone. I want to make a simple app that plays video while vibrating in a certain pattern in low intensity. Is it possible? If yes, can a total newb like me can do that? I can provide a thin pay for anyone could help!!!!!Thanks!
Please help me!
Please help me! I really want to experiment with smart devices and I can't find any help in the school!!!!
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Please help me! I really want to experiment with smart devices and I can't find any help in the school!!!!
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Well first of all, this is the wrong place to ask this question but still. You'll need Android Studio to program an app (or use xamarin with c# if you don't want to use java). There are extensive tut's about creating your first android application on the internet provided by google. Try to complete (most of) the tut's that they suggest. After that you'll (hopefully) have a basic understanding of programming in android.
But be reminded that learning to program is a process that could take a long time, depending om how much time and effort you put in to it.
Goodluck!
https://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/index.html
Hello! I have 16 years old and I want to make a music app and I really need some advice to organise everything and to integrate Material Theme. Can someone help me? This is a personal project, i don't really know if I wanna make it known to more than just XDA, maybe.