So i found some themes that are really nice on MyColorScreen and i want to install
let's say this one http://mycolorscreen.com/2014/03/07/4c/ which also included the zip
so how do I install that zip?
or do i have to set it up manually with widget by widget?
Thanks in advance
download the zip file for the theme
attach your device to your pc/laptop
browse your device internal storage and fine mycolorscreen folder
in there you will find a folder named themer
inside is a folder named exported,simply copy the zip file into the zip folder there
then you can install via themes on your device under the exported tab
alldroid said:
download the zip file for the theme
attach your device to your pc/laptop
browse your device internal storage and fine mycolorscreen folder
in there you will find a folder named themer
inside is a folder named exported,simply copy the zip file into the zip folder there
then you can install via themes on your device under the exported tab
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Thank you
you're welcome forgot to mention if you want to preview the theme,simply rename the wallpaper the same as the theme name,ie if theme is called blue,rename the wallpaper blue and then copy this into the themer/exported/thumbs folder
Thanks
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How To: Change Boot Animation
First: You need a Custom Rom Installed
Install winrar
Root your droid! (obviously?) If you need to root, download 'Universal Androot'
using a Root explorer goto the /system/media directory.
Copy bootanimation.zip to your SD Card.
Connect your droid to your computer with usb and mount the SD Card
Copy bootanimation.zip to your computer.
extract bootanimation.zip to a folder
Inside you will find 2 folders with all the individual PNG files in them.
With photoshop or paint modify the png files to add your custom graphics, OR make/download your own pictures. (Make sure they are 240x320)
Highlight the two folders and the desc file.
Right click the highlighted files.
Select add files to archive.
Select Zip check box
In the compression method drop down box select Store. (this is key if you dont do this it wont play the animation)
save the archive as bootanimation.zip
copy the new bootanimation.zip to your SD Card
Select the bootanimation.zip file from your SD Card and move it... system>media>paste
REMEMBER: Re-name the default bootloader 'bootloaderold.zip' and the new one 'bootloader.zip' This will stop confusion
Any Questions? Just ask!
This is useless on the Samsung stock froyo because it uses bootani.qmg!!
mario06 said:
This is useless on the Samsung stock froyo because it uses bootani.qmg!!
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Sorry! Forgot to mention: you need to have a custom ROM installed. Ill link that up later
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I know... a lame question. I downloaded the Suave HD .zip file. Now how do I install it? ;_;
open the .zip, if there is a .mtz file inside, unpack it and move it to sdcard/MIUI/theme
if it doesn't open/isn't a real .zip, rename it to .mtz and move it to sdcard/MIUI/theme
Now the MIUI Theme Manager will recognize it and you can apply it via said manager (Settings -> something )
I have some changes that I like to make to the Settings.apk, Systemui.apk, and framework-res.apk. Typically, I just pull these files from the Rom I'm using, edit the images in the drawable folders, and then copy them into the system files on my phone. I'd like to be able to create a zip file to do this for me. It looks like I can take someone elses update package and edit the "update script" file to do this. Is it that simple or is there more to it? What other files are important to creating an updater zip.
Thanks
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BigMc71 said:
I have some changes that I like to make to the Settings.apk, Systemui.apk, and framework-res.apk. Typically, I just pull these files from the Rom I'm using, edit the images in the drawable folders, and then copy them into the system files on my phone. I'd like to be able to create a zip file to do this for me. It looks like I can take someone elses update package and edit the "update script" file to do this. Is it that simple or is there more to it? What other files are important to creating an updater zip.
Thanks
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Just head over to perkas files stash (google it) and look for a empty system cwm.
Now you just have to make folders in this zip and add your files. example you want framework-res.apk and systemui.apk flashed.
So open the cwm zip and add a folders called app and a folder called framework.
The zip will be/system and so with the folders it creates /system/framework/framework-res.apk and system/app/SystemUI.apk. Etc
This empty system cwm should have all the folders you need for the zip
Sorry if this is the wrong section.. But is there a way I could get all icons separately from a free icon pack instead of just the .apk?
do a google search see if the icons are free and available then download them,you can't take specific icons from a theme
loolnicetry said:
Sorry if this is the wrong section.. But is there a way I could get all icons separately from a free icon pack instead of just the .apk?
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If it is just a icon pack and you are rooted you can move the .apk from device/data/app to a folder in your /sdcard. Rename the .apk to .zip and extract it. One of the folders will contain all of the .png files. I use ES File Explorer, settings Root and Show Hidden Files.
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If it is just a icon pack and you are rooted you can move the .apk from device/data/app to a folder in your /sdcard. Rename the .apk to .zip and extract it. One of the folders will contain all of the .png files. I use ES File Explorer, settings Root and Show Hidden Files.
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Thank you!
loolnicetry said:
Sorry if this is the wrong section.. But is there a way I could get all icons separately from a free icon pack instead of just the .apk?
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I have been using Theme X to break out iconsets into .png files.
You can just move the apk to your pc and open it with winrar... then just extracr drawables folder!
Hello Friends U want to use ur own themed systemUI or Contacts.apk etc etc etc... i just sharing Work of some One
@credit
@emompong for his guide
@ShadeSK for sharing
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 - B
How to make a cwm flashable file of a system ui
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You can use zipme app
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