How can I download theme zips from the mycolorscreen website and transfer them to my sd card and then open them on my HTC desire through themer?
htc_desire_luke said:
How can I download theme zips from the mycolorscreen website and transfer them to my sd card and then open them on my HTC desire through themer?
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Hi,
1. Visit mycolorscreen.com/themer-submissions.
2. Look for the green button to download the Themer .zip file and make sure that the resolution matches your phone.
3. Download the file and place it into /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip.
4. You will find this theme in My Themes - Exported.
Hope this helps!
ThemerSupport said:
Hi,
1. Visit mycolorscreen.com/themer-submissions.
2. Look for the green button to download the Themer .zip file and make sure that the resolution matches your phone.
3. Download the file and place it into /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip.
4. You will find this theme in My Themes - Exported.
Hope this helps!
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It possible to build this into update.zip for a ROM update?
chris.davis925 said:
It possible to build this into update.zip for a ROM update?
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Maybe in later builds, but right now we're focusing on improving the performance of Themer and removing all the bugs
You need to download it and than extract it.
still not working?
Done everything said above but cant seem to add zip files.
When I browse my themes I dont get the option of exported files?
Any ideas ?
sorted,i was adding to ext sd
ok
I didn't know how to do it neither, thanks!:cyclops:
i think
i think recovery mod should work
Related
just do i use my recovery image to install a theme? like rename theme to update.zip, power on holding home and end, click update.zip....
so im pretty sure about that but...
my rom/radio will still be there untouched right?
like this will only replace the image files or w/e is needed to make a theme?
thanks a bunch!
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unlocked hero, modac. 2.9, not the permanent recovery image!
There are 2 ways to flash an image. When you go into recovery and choose "Flash update image" you will probably have 2 options.
1. Apply sdcard: update.zip
2. Apply sdcard: choose zip
Method 1. Move zip file unchanged to SD card and choose 2nd option then browse for the correct zip file.
Method 2. rename image file to update.zip , upload to your SD card and choose option 1
It doesn't affect your rom/radio etc.
Always best to do a nandriod backup before installing a theme, so that if you decide you don't like it or it doesn't run smoothly you can then do a nandriod restore which will put everything back to the way it was before you installed the theme.
thank you very much!
Goose247 said:
It doesn't affect your rom/radio etc.
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i beg to differ. the rom is affected, as parts of the rom are exchanged with the parts modified to create the theme.
basically the images that are used to create the gui are altered and then repacked. if you extract a theme update file you will find several apk's of system apps inside, extract these and you will eventually find the images.
usually to create a theme the original app from the rom is used and only the images are altered, not the application code, so it won't make any difference for the functionality, but it leads to themes being tied to one version of a rom, and working only with that rom version.
thanks, yea i wasnt sure if i clicked update.zip, if it would erase the whole rom, and only put the alteered stuff on... leaving me without a functional rom
ahah but now i get that it only erases the parts being added!
thanks
kendong2 said:
usually to create a theme the original app from the rom is used and only the images are altered, not the application code, so it won't make any difference for the functionality, but it leads to themes being tied to one version of a rom, and working only with that rom version.
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That's basically what I meant about functionality and images
if either of you know anything about creating themes could you check over into the dev section and answer my questions?
thankss
xsirhc6x said:
if either of you know anything about creating themes could you check over into the dev section and answer my questions?
thankss
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Beyond my knowledge. But if I was to do a theme I would download a theme and have a look at all the image files and work from there
and your a genious.. lol it looks like someone who knows what there doing put together an apk with all the images, so all i gotta do is edit the colours.. then update it like the person who updated that theme did! thank youu
Hi there! Just wanna share..
Just a basic background on how to theme your ROMS. - ofcourse, give thanks to the developer of your ROMs! .
I made this thread for those users who have personal wishes for their Phones. Ofcourse, ROM developers cannot please all of its users. so just make your own and be happy!.
I just made it easy for easy understanding and for the newbies.
Tried so many times and tested
I've already tried editing the systemUI.apk of different ROMs.
Here's what I did :
FIRST : Download 7zip to open the archived apk. - that's free.
Extracting first the Zip File..
(make sure you copy the original before extracting it for back up)
1. Download the ROM.zip and extract it to your PC.
2. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\
3. View the PNG files you wanted to change and make sure to remember its' file name.
4. After editing/changing the file/image you wanted, you can save it anywhere from your PC, let's say on your Desktop.
- Make sure that the file name still remains as is..
*After you're done editing, updating the PNG files you wish to change, follow this steps to update the zip file :
NOTE : You can apply transparency by editing the PNG file to photoshop by reducing the opacity of the image
1. Go to the original ZIP file of ROM.Zip from your PC
2. Right Click the folder and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive
3. Close all of windows/Browers (or minimize)
4. Go to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ and it will open a new window of 7zip showing the files inside the zip.
5. Now, given your edited PNG files or downloaded png files (assuming that files are located in your desktop). - Click and simply DRAG the file(s) from your desktop to \system\app\SystemUI.apk\res\drawable-ldpi\ .
6. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
7. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
8. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
9. Close the 7zip window and that's it!.
You can now install the .zip by copying the UPDATED zip file to your SD Card.
(Note: Make sure to copy the updated one, not the backed up one)
Install the zip file from the original thread's instructions and reboot twice.
After that, you have now a customized systemUI.apk.
For those who do not want to reinstall the whole package.. follow these steps:
1. I assumed that you have the zip file of your ROM.
2. Extract it and go to \system\app\
3. Separate the SystemUi.apk - put it on your desktop. create a back up,
Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> extract here - just to view the files you wanted to change.
Just go the folder and search for the PNG files.
4. Right Click SystemUi.apk and select 7 ZIP -->> open archive.
5. Go to \res\drawable-ldpi\
6. Click and simply DRAG the PNG file(s) from your desktop to \res\drawable-ldpi\
7. It will ask you to confirm the action for it will replace the existing PNG file that you're trying to change.
8. Make sure that the file name of the one you edited/downloaded are THE SAME. -
9. After dragging and replacing the files you wanted, then you're good to go!
APPLYING :
1. Download and install rootexplorer.apk
2. Download the png files you wanted to update.
3. Copy and paste the NEW SystemUi.apk that you have updated/Edited to your SD card.
4. Open root explorer in your galaxy y then go and tap MOUNT R/W.
5. Go to \SDCard and go to new SystemUI.apk that you have updated.
6. Long press the file and select copy
7. Press back and go to \system\app - tap MOUNT R/W at the top.
8. Paste the new SystemUI.apk from there.
(Note : You will encounter a lot of force closes for the exixsting systemui is currently being used by your phone. - just ignore it a lot and scroll down to look for the new SystemUI.apk.
9. Once you get there, long press on it and select permissions:
from the pop up, make the checked one like this :
•___•____ •
•___ .____.
•___ .____.
where Dots are the checked one - Bigger dots
After encountering a lot of force closes, then reboot the phone and that's it!
(Force Closes are normal, DON't PANIC - logically, you are currently using your systemUI.apk so just ignore it
NOTE : You can also apply the same steps in editing system files apps, just edit the .png files and locate it using 7zip(when you already opened it). Have a little LOGIC on how to edit system app background - same process. just different apk files and directory
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU - IT COSTS NOTHING ;]
nice guide
you can also add this:
Install via ADB:
adb root
adb remount
adb push [file location in PC] /system/app/systemui.apk
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no need to set permissions via ADB
also its better to use apk multitool since it can compile/decompile the apk's, if you extract the apk using 7zip or archive softwares you can't read the XML's and you can't compile them properly which results to force close issues when pushing into system
deathnotice01 said:
nice guide
you can also add this:
no need to set permissions via ADB
also its better to use apk multitool since it can compile/decompile the apk's, if you extract the apk using 7zip or archive softwares you can't read the XML's and you can't compile them properly which results to force close issues when pushing into system
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Thanks! not that sure how to use that that's why I made it my on way
more easy steps and understandable for newbies.
EDIT :
Yes you it will require to extract the apk files but just to view the image you wanted to change.. the original apk file will be opened thru 7zip and just replace the selected png. It is not recompiling the apk file at all
Tried and tested by the way
try and test it out yourself:
a very powerful apk reverse engineering tool:
APK MULTITOOL
deathnotice01 said:
try and test it out yourself:
a very powerful apk reverse engineering tool:
APK MULTITOOL
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I will try it soon! thanks for the info this is a basic guide for newbies
Just let me know if you need further assistance
how about a gif image?
like the emoticon of repencis on his status bar..
I.M.G said:
how about a gif image?
like the emoticon of repencis on his status bar..
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I suggest to look for systemUI.apk of repencis and check for the GIF files.. it it is existing, then you can replace that one, following the process ;D
how to change default wallpaper?
ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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What specific ROM are u using?
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ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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gallery > choose picture > set as > homescreen wallpaper
ajbm6 said:
how to change default wallpaper?
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Hmm... if you want a default wallpaper, create a folder named "Wallpaper" inside "SYSTEM" folder and create another folder inside it named "default_wallpaper" then put the jpg file you wanted..
(you can use rootexplorer)
make sure that the file name of the default wallpaper is "default_wallpaper.jpg"
how??
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
Abhibhat said:
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
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Never tried it before.. haha.. why do you want to change it?
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU. - it costs you nothing!
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emompong said:
Never tried it before.. haha.. why do you want to change it?
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED YOU. - it costs you nothing!
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium
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I dont want to change it i want to change its place in the status bar!!!:laugh:
Abhibhat said:
I dont want to change it i want to change its place in the status bar!!!:laugh:
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oh.. my bad lol, hmm not actually getting what you're saying, give me a screen shot pls.
Abhibhat said:
It worked perfectly :highfive: cheers !!! can we change the place of name of network carrier in the notification bar similarly???
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try this app if you wanna change network carrier hxxp://db*tt/ZRdrSUg7
note : change " * " with " . " and change " hxxp " with " http "
dnt forget to press thank button hehe
emompong said:
oh.. my bad lol, hmm not actually getting what you're saying, give me a screen shot pls.
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its like we gb users have the carrier name under the wifi and other buttons in status bar but i want it like that in cyanogenmod at the bottom!!!
Abhibhat said:
its like we gb users have the carrier name under the wifi and other buttons in status bar but i want it like that in cyanogenmod at the bottom!!!
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hmm ,, modified carrier name is possible but at the bottom? im not sure about it. of you want to edit you carrier name, tell me,ill share.
background
you know we have backgrounds that are set on the "settings" menu. How to change the background on that. This background also shows on some apps aswell. for example Creeds 2.1 has that purple background.
Thanks:good::good:
LEWA THEMES LINK : http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26002617&postcount=1340
All these themes are only for NEW Lewa (Starting with version on April 28)
How to install new themes:
1. Download zip files above, unzip and copy *.lwt files to the root directory of your SD card.
2. Start "Theme" app and press "From SD" button.
3. Check themes that you want to add from SD and press "Import". Wait.
4. Select theme you want from your list and press "Add" button.
That`s all. Enjoy.
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credits to Lovetz http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=461614
Thanks to him
The links not work man
Another Way to install !
Hey,
Might i had seen on the Rom thread.
Just put .lwt files in the folder
SdCard/Lewa/theme/lwt/
Open themes and you got your themes there.
The link work, but you have x2 "http://".
You should remove one or both of them to make link work okay
i'll try to fix the link ;p
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26002617&postcount=1340
Fixed
Fix the link.. thanks..
Hi, I'm a new android user. Just found out about Themer. Saw a skin that I like from one of the designer. He emailed me the skin file.
How do I install the skin file onto Themer? I have the file on my computer already. Can you guide me the steps to get the skin on my themer please. I'm using htc one m8, latest version. and the skin name is ORMINT. thank you
Tuanie said:
Hi, I'm a new android user. Just found out about Themer. Saw a skin that I like from one of the designer. He emailed me the skin file.
How do I install the skin file onto Themer? I have the file on my computer already. Can you guide me the steps to get the skin on my themer please. I'm using htc one m8, latest version. and the skin name is ORMINT. thank you
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Hi!
It's very easy, but first you need to make sure that the .zip file has the same resolution as your phone. As it's not an official theme just yet you need to verify first, we'd say try it first though and if it doesn't work you might have to wait until the theme gets ported into Themer.
So for now, all you have to do is to paste the .zip file into the /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip folder. The theme will now appear in the Exported tab of the My Themes section. Good luck!
ThemerSupport said:
Hi!
It's very easy, but first you need to make sure that the .zip file has the same resolution as your phone. As it's not an official theme just yet you need to verify first, we'd say try it first though and if it doesn't work you might have to wait until the theme gets ported into Themer.
So for now, all you have to do is to paste the .zip file into the /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip folder. The theme will now appear in the Exported tab of the My Themes section. Good luck!
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Thank you for the reply. I do not have the " SDcard " option. All I can see is
Internal storage/ mycolorscreen/Themer
and thats it, I dont see the " Exported or the zip folder name.
Tuanie said:
Thank you for the reply. I do not have the " SDcard " option. All I can see is
Internal storage/ mycolorscreen/Themer
and thats it, I dont see the " Exported or the zip folder name.
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Try this:
1. Long press on the homescreen - Advanced - More - Export Theme - give it any name and save it.
2. The folder should now appear.
ThemerSupport said:
Try this:
1. Long press on the homescreen - Advanced - More - Export Theme - give it any name and save it.
2. The folder should now appear.
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thank you , it worked.
I have one more question. My email icon keep saying that i have " -1 " mail. I'm using yahoo as my main email account on my phone. how can i fix it to get the right number of mail to show up? this happen to all the theme that i use.
Hello, I just installed themer yesterday. It is now one of my fav apps of all time xD .
However, today I been trying to side load themes into themer without success, as i gathered from some websites and from a video by the one of the peeps at mycolorscreen: you just copy the zipped theme folder onto the folder called " Exported" and then to "Zips "(found in mycolorscreen->themer, on the phone), with that done the new themes should be visible in the themer app in My themes>Exported>zip option .
My problem is that I can't find any folder called exported or export inside my themer file directory in the phone, I checked everywhere , there is nothing like that. So I ended up creating a folder called export and then a folder called zip inside it , but still I cannot access this from the themer app ( Mythemes-> exported->zip->choose the new app ) .
Please help !
MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip is the right folder an i think its case sensitv.
sekhar4 said:
Hello, I just installed themer yesterday. It is now one of my fav apps of all time xD .
However, today I been trying to side load themes into themer without success, as i gathered from some websites and from a video by the one of the peeps at mycolorscreen: you just copy the zipped theme folder onto the folder called " Exported" and then to "Zips "(found in mycolorscreen->themer, on the phone), with that done the new themes should be visible in the themer app in My themes>Exported>zip option .
My problem is that I can't find any folder called exported or export inside my themer file directory in the phone, I checked everywhere , there is nothing like that. So I ended up creating a folder called export and then a folder called zip inside it , but still I cannot access this from the themer app ( Mythemes-> exported->zip->choose the new app ) .
Please help !
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Hi,
Try this:
1. Long press on the homescreen - Advanced - More - Export Theme (give it any name).
2. Once saved, it will create a .zip file in the /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip folder.
3. Place your .zip files into the same folder.
4. To find the themes - look in the My Themes - Exported section in the Theme Browser.
Good luck!
ThemerSupport said:
Hi,
Try this:
1. Long press on the homescreen - Advanced - More - Export Theme (give it any name).
2. Once saved, it will create a .zip file in the /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip folder.
3. Place your .zip files into the same folder.
4. To find the themes - look in the My Themes - Exported section in the Theme Browser.
Good luck!
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Thanks a lot for the help bro, much appreciated.
I loaded the app, but some of the app button shortcuts look weird, all of them has an icon of a folder, but when i press on them they seem to be shortcuts to google play, or youtube or stuff like that.
Once again, thanks for the super fast reply.
sekhar4 said:
Thanks a lot for the help bro, much appreciated.
I loaded the app, but some of the app button shortcuts look weird, all of them has an icon of a folder, but when i press on them they seem to be shortcuts to google play, or youtube or stuff like that.
Once again, thanks for the super fast reply.
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When sideloading themes, you can often get one that doesn't follow Themer's guidelines, meaning that the user will set shortcuts to his/her personal preferences.
ThemerSupport said:
Hi,
Try this:
1. Long press on the homescreen - Advanced - More - Export Theme (give it any name).
2. Once saved, it will create a .zip file in the /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip folder.
3. Place your .zip files into the same folder.
4. To find the themes - look in the My Themes - Exported section in the Theme Browser.
Good luck!
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I can't find the My Themes tab or the Exported section
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