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I have only seen a couple of tutorials around on how to deal with 9.png images and they were not very informative and left me just as confused as before. I have put together a Powerpoint presentation that aims to make it a little more clear. While this presentation is not comprehensive it does give the basics of how to fix and deal with 9.pngs.
Just download the file and remove the .zip extension.
For more info on Draw9Patch tool see the official Android Developers page here http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/draw9patch.html
I'll be happy to try and answer anyone's questions and please if you have a tip or trick to add feel free.
I wish you could make a guide on how to theme miui... =[
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Very nice. Thanks for this.
Thanks I have been doing alot of work arounds for these. I have also found a way to edit them colorwise in photoshop without having to redraw them. This comes in pretty handy when making alot of color variations of the same themes/roms. It is really quite easy all you do is open them in photoshop then hit image>hue and saturation then play with the master color bar do not touch lightness or go below 0 on saturation. If you mess with negative saturation or lightness it will lighten the draw9 guides and they will no longer work. If anyone is interested in trying it do so at your own risk, I have not had any problems doing it this way.
Now I just need to figure out how to properly use jarsigner and im set lol....
Now this is a useful post, thank you
Thanks
Allot of useful info here also
http://modmymobile.com/forums/404-m...ide-editing-compiling-draw9-9-png-images.html
WoW! nice tutorial wish I had something like this when i first started to try and theme. Does anyone use xultimate to recompile the .9patch after editing it? Great tool.
dillym34 said:
WoW! nice tutorial wish I had something like this when i first started to try and theme. Does anyone use xultimate to recompile the .9patch after editing it? Great tool.
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I think I need a tutorial for that tool. I can get it to check my images which is handy but other than that I'm not sure what it does.
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the link i posted shows you how to use xultimate
demo23019 said:
the link i posted shows you how to use xultimate
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That might explain my 2.4 GPA in college.
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That's very nice, however I've tried mod the bubbles from the Mms.apk a few times and can't get them to look normal afterwards. Text is outside the bubble etc... Any suggestions? There has to be a trick to those.
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In addition to this great tutorial, feel free to grab some great 9 patch PNGS from my site.
I'm adding more daily and you have permission to use for all your android apps, including commercial projects.
I use photoshop now to create them, using various styles. It works like a charm.
RichardLalancette said:
In addition to this great tutorial, feel free to grab some great 9 patch PNGS from my site.
I'm adding more daily and you have permission to use for all your android apps, including commercial projects.
I use photoshop now to create them, using various styles. It works like a charm.
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Is the site super secret? Just curious.
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This is the best tutorial I have found for 9 patch
http://android10.org/index.php/articlesother/279-draw-9-patch-tutorial
I have release a new site that helps draw 9 patch images online.
Just want to know what you think about it?
draw9patch.com
is there any gud and reliable tool to make 9 patches....? i want to know more abt those 1x dots and borders....
anishsood said:
is there any gud and reliable tool to make 9 patches....? i want to know more abt those 1x dots and borders....
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you use the ninepatch jar that comes in the sdk. the lines are the guides by which the image is stretched.
on another note. ultimatex is a nice idea, however i would reccomend not using it. the problem comes when you decompile an apk that has .9 images that were compiled with ultimatex. the image and the patch seperate into two seperate files and prevents recompile. its just as easy to decompile the entire apk, edit your .9's then recompile the apk.
Just to add to an earlier post when using Photoshop or fireworks or gimp or any editing till you like you simply select the image with the box tool like your cropping the image being sure to select Only inside the black 1 pixel area. Doing this you can change the color brightness saturation or even add to the image. As long as your changes don't go into the black area you can pretty much do anything.
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Just to add to an earlier post when using Photoshop or fireworks or gimp or any editing till you like you simply select the image with the box tool like your cropping the image being sure to select Only inside the black 1 pixel area. Doing this you can change the color brightness saturation or even add to the image. As long as your changes don't go into the black area you can pretty much do anything.
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thats an excelent point. if for some reason the guide lines do get messed up, just delete that part and redraw the lines in nine patch. people fear .9 images and they shouldnt, they only take a little extra effort.
I make themes over at the sgs2 tmobile threads and I also have the amaze so Im thinking about making some themes here too!
here is some of my work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531096
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487857
post some request!
as I get the time between 3 phones Im playing with I will start making the themes here too!
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Hell yeah man! The more, the better. Thanks
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+1.....I love me some themes.
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will love to see some black & red themes
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Would love anything that replaces the hideous Rosie dockbar. I don't want to use a different launcher to get a different dock bar. I use the icsspark theme and even that has a giant plus sign. Smh.
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im working on a theme myself, but yes! Themes skins, anything you want put it out here! we need new stuff
Edit:........... Dude you have to make a Beats Theme for the Amaze!
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im working on a theme myself, but yes! Themes skins, anything you want put it out here! we need new stuff
Edit:........... Dude you have to make a Beats Theme for the Amaze!
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you like the one I did for the sgs2?
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you like the one I did for the sgs2?
Evil............out!
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And the Other Red one, I flashed it on my Cousins Galaxy and it looks awsome,lol waiting with patience for you Amaze theme
Dude, I love the themes you made for the GSII! They're awesome! Can you make a red theme for the sense 3.5 rom by X? That would be awesome! Thanks! Good to have you here!
More themes are always great. Have you ever seen the blue and black blue dado theme for miui? My second favorite of all time, very classy. I definitely request that.
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really like the ruby theme. thumbs up!!!!
Are there any sense 3.5 skins or themes? I'm on xboarder rc1.7 rom and every skin I install never shows up on my phone.
I'm cooking a custom skin on UOT. It's very custom, and nobody else will want it (unless their name is also Wayne P ) but point being if it works out nice, I will do my best to get something out there for everybody also.
UOT kitchen is pretty cool... But I lost all of my work twice as I was almost done... Then I found the SAVE option is at the last step.... DOH!:banghead:
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I'm cooking a custom skin on UOT. It's very custom, and nobody else will want it (unless their name is also Wayne P ) but point being if it works out nice, I will do my best to get something out there for everybody also.
UOT kitchen is pretty cool... But I lost all of my work twice as I was almost done... Then I found the SAVE option is at the last step.... DOH!:banghead:
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UOT kitchen is great for us noobs
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I would love a theme with clear notification bar
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yes would be great to have more themes here, thanks
Hells Ya I would love a blue and black theme like Ruby Tuesday just nice dark blue!
xx2dxtremexx said:
Hells Ya I would love a blue and black theme like Ruby Tuesday just nice dark blue!
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I concur =)
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Hi All - I have been a massive lover of the Sense 4 Style since the porting of this to the DHD.
I asked if it was possible to then port this to the Note 2 and quickly realised it was going to be a little tricky.
So here is my lovely modded Sense 4 Looking Launcher
http://www.mediafire.com/?3nli5ibjsnjsvq5
Is all i ask is if you like it you please hit the thanks button
This is based on the Holo Launcher and i would like to say a big thank you to mobint for his jellybean base.
This was originaly only modded for me and a few mates, but after a few requests i decided to post it.I have spent hours modding the files of this launcher to give this the sense 4 look and feel. I know its not a complete replica but the closest i could possibly make it. Please do not complain about the launcher as it has been tested by a few poeple so i know it is working 100%
The clock in this picture is not mine its fancy sense One V
PLEASE FLASH UPDATE THROUGH CWM
30/12/2012 - Changelog:
Included new bug fixes which caused crashes on gestures
included folder preview bug fix (now supports unlimited apps)
Added ability to change home button from screen preview
Added ability to change desktop / Drawer grid size
Added more settings to the tweaks including new dock and drawer features
Still to do:
Add rotation support (Done just fixing a few bugs)
GB support coming shortly (i will be using a different base)
Tweak look including over scroll effects.
Looks good.
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hmm , modded launcher less features free , and full features will be paid , i think i too should start making themes
one with less features for free
and one with full features with donation
xda now loosing its identity and is becoming a place to make money
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hmm , modded launcher less features free , and full features will be paid , i think i too should start making themes
one with less features for free
and one with full features with donation
xda now loosing its identity and is becoming a place to make money
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Hi i do agree this used to be a place for sharing or just being able to develop new skills. i self taught XML via XDA
please note the holo launcher was always that way. it is the developers idea to charge for full features. i just modded the basic version
I just modded the launcher and all i want in return is a thanks. if i knew how to hardcore develop a base launcher. i would still make it free for all
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Hi i do agree this used to be a place for sharing or just being able to develop new skills. i self taught XML via XDA
please note the holo launcher was always that way. it is the developers idea to charge for full features. i just modded the basic version
I just modded the launcher and all i want in return is a thanks. if i knew how to hardcore develop a base launcher. i would still make it free for all
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hmm , well it was not mentioned that this is a free version of modded holo launcher , thats why i said what i said ,
anyways good effort :good:
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hmm , well it was not mentioned that this is a free version of modded holo launcher , thats why i said what i said ,
anyways good effort :good:
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Thank you ive added that to the first post cheers for highlighting
xvicedice you are great man! Thanks for you work in xda-comunity , this is a must pushing thanks button with all my respect!:good:
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xvicedice you are great man! Thanks for you work in xda-comunity , this is a must pushing thanks button with all my respect!:good:
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Than you that means a lot. I have a bit of spare time so If anyone has any ideas of new mods themes etc. please let me know I wouldn't mind a new challenge
It will be better to keep the api level same as holo i.e gb .
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It will be better to keep the api level same as holo i.e gb .
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Hello
The API level is the same so it should be backward compatible, unfortunately i just haven’t been able to test yet.
please feel free to test and let me know
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Than you that means a lot. I have a bit of spare time so If anyone has any ideas of new mods themes etc. please let me know I wouldn't mind a new challenge
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A completely black and white theme would be wonderful
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A completely black and white theme would be wonderful
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No worries do you mean an inverted launcher with White Docks and black writing? if so i think that could be a very good idea and i will start it on Friday as i am a bit busy with work over the next couple of days.
Regards
Jamie.
I was always a HTC user until I got my GN2 so this is great! Looks like you've done a great job so thanks for the hard work!
Downloading now and will test when I get some free time
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I was always a HTC user until I got my GN2 so this is great! Looks like you've done a great job so thanks for the hard work!
Downloading now and will test when I get some free time
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Thank you please share your thougths when installed
Thank
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The API level is the same so it should be backward compatible, unfortunately i just haven’t been able to test yet.
please feel free to test and let me know
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The api level is 14. Not for gb.Tested.
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The api level is 14. Not for gb.Tested.
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Apologies let me try and sort that for you
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Nice work man! Just love Sense 4 too!
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Apologies let me try and sort that for you
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I am waiting.
xvicedice said:
No worries do you mean an inverted launcher with White Docks and black writing? if so i think that could be a very good idea and i will start it on Friday as i am a bit busy with work over the next couple of days.
Regards
Jamie.
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Actually I meant the opposite - an all black theme (not just launcher) with white writing, no blue or any other colours anywhere. There are similar themes for the SGS2 & 3 & MIUI, can post links later if you need them.
So I found this theme built for the Nexus device on mycolorscreenDOTcom.
Lots of tweaking with the UCCW widgets, making hotspots, and positioning just right.
I also had to re-size the wallpaper to fit our screen resolution.
Let me know if you want the instructions and templates for the Note 2.
Nice job dude. Looks great!!!
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Looks awesome. Could yiu post templates and instructions? Much appreciated
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looks great!
Like it alot looks great! Def take the instructions
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I would like to see a old style them. It reminds me of Bioshock.
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I have been meaning to do this, but I wanted to make a theme to match first.
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I would like to see a old style them. It reminds me of Bioshock.
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Exactly wut I was thinking haha!
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Well I got it all set up just need to adjust app drawer icon
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Clarkkent434 said:
I would like to see a old style them. It reminds me of Bioshock.
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Look at www.mycolorscreen.com. I'm pretty sure I saw one themed like Bioshock.
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Look at www.mycolorscreen.com. I'm pretty sure I saw one themed like Bioshock.
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I think he means a theme to match this setup, like the notification bar/drop down, settings, etc.
Heres a link for files and instructions. .quite a few things need tweeking but it isnt to bad.
http://mycolorscreen.com/2012/12/19/vintage-10/
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Update: I neglected to keep track of this thread. Many Thanks to Bernard F for sharing and blackbirdsinging for putting it up on dropbox
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/96206854/LCARS.zip
If the link fails in the future, PM me and I'll post a new one.
Original message:
http://mycolorscreen.com/2013/12/06/lcars-for-themer/
This was a great LCARS theme available in the themer browser. A recent upgrade wiped my sdcard and due to the way themer stores data it was not captured by Titanium Backup. Of course, it's no longer available within themer. Does anyone have an exported zip they can send over?
Thanks
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This was a great LCARS theme available in the themer browser. A recent upgrade wiped my sdcard and due to the way themer stores data it was not captured by Titanium Backup. Of course, it's no longer available within themer. Does anyone have an exported zip they can send over?
Thanks
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Were you ever able to get a copy of the LCARS theme? I had the same thing happen and am also looking for a copy.
unfortunately not, but ill update the thread if i do
I have the LCARS theme, let me know where I can send the zip.
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Woot!!!!
Bernard F said:
I have the LCARS theme, let me know where I can send the zip.
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I'd love to have a copy of this theme!!!
Love the theme
I love this theme!
I'd like this too. Why isn't it available in-app??
Can someone put it in a dropbox link?
I sent a msg to Bernard F and I can upload it to drop box when I receive a copy. Will post it here
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Okay... erm. Forgot the part where I'm too new to post links in messages. I've put the dropbox link in my profile page under Biography instead.
Thanks for sending, Bernard
Where do you put the downloaded file for themer to pick up?
General_Mayhem said:
I'd like this too. Why isn't it available in-app??
Can someone put it in a dropbox link?
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Yes please!!
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Where do you put the downloaded file for themer to pick up?
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Anyone else wanting to know - /MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/Zip is where it goes.
Too bad it doesn't quite look right on my phone.
Nice theme,I have a nexus4 but cant use this app。:crying:
lk46155978 said:
Nice theme,I have a nexus4 but cant use this app。:crying:
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Why is that? Is there any way I can help you?
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If I'm not mistaken, Theme doesn't work on that model yet. Or else the layout is designed for a different resolution size.
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Very nice theme
lk46155978 said:
Nice theme,I have a nexus4 but cant use this app。:crying:
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Hi lk46155978, please make sure that your DPI/resolution/display settings have been set to default. It might be caused if you rooted your device and some display settings changed.
Regards,
Themer Team
JonathanHawkins said:
I love this theme!
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Love it too
Nice theme