yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
also

if you have tutorials it be nice... ill look for some too :)
[Android Themes] Doktaphex:
Nice, I shall be keeping an eye on this thread. Currently using Illustrator for bits and pieces, mainly t-shirt vectors at the moment, but I've done a couple of logos too. Would really like to get my head round Photoshop, but it's quite daunting. Ultimate goal would be to have a completely unique personal Icon set that when happy I could release into the wild. :D
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
nice

Good that you know illustrator! cause its all about vector! you import it in photoshop to achieve a clean look... ill have to add this to the advice's.. THANKS
[Android Themes] Doktaphex:
Its the photoshop part that I struggle with, although to be honest I haven't actually tried to use it that much, I've been spending all my time learning Illustrator and trying to achieve something that I find acceptable in that. Guess its time to move on to the next step. :D
[Android Themes] Doktaphex:
I thought that I would show you lovely folks the icons that I designed for my website. I made a couple of others after them, such as the camera and www icons. The plan at the time was to build a whole set based on these, but I have still not got round to it.
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
photoshop

I have added a photoshop template for you to check out...
[Android Themes] ericv99:
This is an awsome start for someone to begin messing about with an original/variation of an icon set.

thanks.

and im even going to throw you a "thanks" from people who wont even say "good job" or "thanks". damn haters! :)
[Android Themes] heXacode:
How do you add a template to Photoshop? I've had this trouble many times and dragging a template onto Photoshop didn't allow me to do much with it. I wanted to use the template but change it out with something else.
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
well

This is only a photoshop file... just click it and it will open with photoshop.

Take note that the version of photoshop you have matters.

For example, this is a photoshop cs5 file... if you open in up with, lets say photoshop 7, it may open but will be messed up since layer styles (which is an efx if i may say so) wasn't introduced till later version.

What version are you using?
[Android Themes] heXacode:
I'm using Photoshop CS5 Extended.

I've been downloading a bunch of extension tools like Eyecandy 6 for it. Gotta be able to have several different styles and stuff to create unique icons with it. Eyecandy 6 is great but just doesn't seem to have a whole lot in it. So I went ahead and got quite a few more extra extensions for it.

My other question is, where can I find more icons to replace/switch out? I was at your website and I didn't see stuff like Terminal Emulator and other stuff. I could adb pull every single app off my phone, even from data and system/data, and find the icons from all of them in their respective folders but that would take forever.

I've basically been looking around to see if anyone had uploaded a huge set of plain, original icons that I could get and use them to replace or switch out.
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
Photoshop plugins are great, ill add that to the list...

but of course they won't do all the work for you, you will still have to tweak them until you get the desired result. A good trick is to know what you want beforehand and then work until you have you goal meet. Don't let plugins of efx control you, but rather control it.

And now for the icons model. I KNOW ITS HARD, but you'll have to redraw anything you wanna use, it may seem harsh and tedious but that's the best way to go. Ill go even further and tell you that REDRAW is the key to a good icon set. No way around it, don't waste time looking for sources just get to redraw (in illustrator for example) right away and your time will be manage much better this way.

It wont take forever... but it wont be instantaneous either.
[Android Themes] heXacode:
Redraw in Illustrator? I have no skills in drawing, lol. I just know how to switch out or replace icons, use the plugins and be crafty with it, tweak it of course. And add anything else to it.

Which Illustrator do you use? I could give it a try. I just don't think my lack of skills in the drawing section is going to get me anywhere on that part.
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
You can use Adobe illustrator, or my favourite for free hand vector drawing - Adobe Flash.
[Android Themes] frostman89:
Is it bad that I vector all my stuff in PhotoShop with pentool, never really learned illustrator. I imagine I am doing it the hard way, but that often is my technique, as I don't read tutorials and try to create and recreate styles on my own.

Sent from Thunderbolt.
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
Pentool is good too, the reason i do vector with illustrator is because sometimes you may want to import these vector in something else than photoshop... for instance lets say you want them in a 3d software like 3dStudioMax... you can import your vector there and do the work, with the pentool you have to stay in photoshop... i think...
[Android Themes] ericv99:
I'm pretty sure you can import Photoshop vector into 3dmax.

Frostman...whatever works for you and your comfortable, have at it. I have no idea how illustrator works. Guess its time to open it up and do a couple of tuts to get the hang of it.

And Congrats THAPHLASH for getting on the portal again. :)
[Android Themes] frostman89:
I think u can import vector masks as I had done it to c4d for the text on this piece I did a while back.

Sent from Thunderbolt.
[Android Themes] heXacode:
I don't even know what vector mask is and why it's that important to have. I didn't even know Photoshop had a vector on it. Photoshop use to be easy to use in the early release days. Now it's got a thousand more stuff added to it AND all these so-called "art laws" implemented into it. Like if you try to do one thing on it and then do something else to it with another tool it'll pop up some warning saying you can't do that without finalizing something. Wtf?

Art, to me, should have no limits and no rules, even by means of using Photoshop to create it.

I guess my high school days of Graphics Art classes is a thing of the past and cannot be used much today to implement into the designs of whatever I'm creating or fixing up.
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
Tha Krom

Today i was asked:

Tha krom... try them!

very very shinny samples!

very very shinny ADW theme!

So im gonna answer here so that everyone can benefit...

For those i have used an incredible Photoshop plugin called eyeCandy.

I allows for many customization of that effect and many others, i encourage you to check it out. And purchase it so to encourage further development of this tool.
[Android Themes] ohmyhead:
Thanks! I have EyeCandy 3 and 4000. The 3's chrome effects are laughable. 4000's is ok I guess. I'll have to check out 6! I'll go ahead and assume that the windows in your icons are one of the reflective map choices in EyeCandy. There I was thinking you had taken that photo, out of all possible photos, and did something super-intricate to get that effect. lol Thanks again. Very helpful.

I hope to add to your collection things like My Computer and Help & Support (question mark) and Live Folders, etc for a fully chromed-out desktop iconpackage. :D

(Send this man some money!)
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
yup... eyecandy 6... office space reflective map... and i will add your request to the todo list for sure...

peace
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
advice 8 added

Some people are posting nasty things and act like i owe them something... or should slave freely for them...

In those times i tell myself this...

8- Rule of thumb for posting online: Treat people as if they were standing in front of you. Be consciously polite. Assume people's intentions are good. Remind yourself that your lucky to be alive, and grateful to be in the presence of others. Though I'm sure I've wavered from this philosophy on occasion, I'm not proud of those moments, and try to get better.
[Android Themes] Madala_ZA:
Wise words dude. And well-written. Those kinda peeps are like a virus. They need to be fed. Feel privileged that your work's good enough for them to pray on. You don't see them praying on the less experienced designers! It's just a sign that you're on a great path, I wouldn't change a thing.
[Android Themes] Doktaphex:
Raspberry Ripple - The beginnings of my first icon set!

So I thought I'd post it here for you guys to check out first, as you all seem to be very decent human beings so far in this thread. All comments, criticism welcome.

Hope you guys like it.

EDIT: Well I scrapped the Raspberry Ripple set as it was starting to really get on my nerves, just went all wrong. Here is the set that I have decided to release.

It's obviously based on the market and what seems to be their new style.
[Android Themes] AndySchoen94:
thanks bbig help :D
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
more advice

Added a few tips... if anyone can think of some, lemme know as well...
[Android Themes] dfskevinohyeah:
I got one is there anyway you can help us with how you learned to create middles icons like lets say the question mark on your tutorial zip? did you use vector tool or something?

or better yet the tv how did you go about creating its shape or form? I really want to learn that :)
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
Word up...

When i start, i create the shape in a vector software...Adobe illustrator is good for that, but i personally use Adobe Flash.

The result is the same, i end up with a shape that i import in Photoshop.

The main reason why i do it this way is because when you import a vector file in Photoshop you basically have unlimited resolution. This is good if you want to create High resolution icons.

Hope that answers your question.

Your probably thinking, man this is gonna take forever to re-create every icons in vector... and your right, so far it took me close to 3 years to make 1,515 of them.

But keep at it, perseverance is very important in the icon design field. Don't give up!
[Android Themes] dfskevinohyeah:
ahhh i see, thank you I tried vectoring but i was at a serious loss as to how I make shapes I wanted.

and thank you very much for answering.

And wow 3 years thats amazing! but those 3 years paid off because you seriously make sick icons!

the ones i make so far use others work, but i hope to create my own own! in the future :) just need to hone down on vectoring!
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
thx for the props...

Yes ultimately its better if you do your own vectoring, because at one point, even if you use other ppl work, you'll find out that nobody has made the work already. For example, its quite easy to find vectors of popular social media, but when its time to do newer app icons specific to android for example... you'll be usually the first person to vector them...

I use flash for vector because it allows me to simply pick up my (tablet) pen and draw freehand what i need...

Best of luck, and im gonna think about if there's anything i can do to help you further...
[Android Themes] dfskevinohyeah:
Yes, I see what you are saying and I would love to learn that is the only thing stopping me! haha and thank you for your advice! really appreciate it :)
[Android Themes] r0b2186:
First off, let me say I love your work, man.

I never ever actually post but I came across some of your android icon packs and was intrigued, so I looked into the artist behind them and what went into making them and it eventually lead me here, and I have to give you your props. Your packs are some of the most well made, unique, and detailed ones I've seen.

I'm trying to figure out how you did the effect on your "Tha Offset" pack. I know how to do something similar by moving channels around but I really like the look you achieved.

I've tried every trick I know, including just overlapping cyan, magenta, yellow, and green layers and messing with opacity and blending options, and I can't match it.

As a fellow artist I'd fully understand if you want to keep the exact method to yourself, but if you don't mind sharing some tips on that it'd be greatly appreciated.

Keep up the great work!
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
here we go

Word up...

Thanks for the kind words, i really appreciate it!

Yes "Tha Offset" is a tricky pack... took me a while to fine tune it to perfection...

Its a pleasure to share it with you, i have no secrets!

Well here we go.

i used 4 layers of the same shape...

layer1

color yellow

blending option= color overlay (yellow) blend mode (darken) 100%

layer2

color green

blending option= color overlay (green) blend mode (vivid light) 80%

layer3

color blue

blending option= color overlay (blue) blend mode (overlay) 100%

layer4

color pink

blending option= color overlay (pink) blend mode (overlay) 100%

enjoy!
[Android Themes] r0b2186:
Wow, thanks. Mystery solved.

I learned something new, too. Never really noticed that blending modes apply differently to color overlays than they do to solid colored layers.
[Android Themes] Mortem Tuam:
great thread, thanks for this :good:
[Android Themes] jackstrawfromwichitaw:
Phlash, why in the hell is this the 1st time I've seen this thread, lol. 'very good advice. One more thing, when he says "treat people like their in front of you" he means it, tha dude has helped me out plenty of times.

If you want to take a peak at Plashes studio setup go to the rootz live archives.
[Android Themes] MIGhunter:
nice
[Android Themes] branwithoutclaws:
packigint to apk

Does anyone have any resources for compiling icons to apk? This seems like a difficult subject to research. I appreciate your help and/or trolling.

Thanks everyone for your time and knowledge, it is much appreciated in advance.

:good:
[Android Themes] SpecialBrewDaddy:
Please check this thread. Just follow the steps and you'll create one :thumbup:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1822505
[Android Themes] ThaPHLASH:
Icon designers come and go like photoshop has revolving doors... Do you have what it takes to stay in the game? If so what advice would you share?
[Android Themes] lokeshsaini94:
I wish [MENTION=2386413]ThaPHLASH[/MENTION] you had shared even more resources... like the base icons you use... and other stuff...

I really need some good size base icons.

You are Really awesome... I love your icon designs... really awesome..

Thanks...
[Android Themes] karencho777:
hello can you tell me how to create icon like "lollipop contacts" ,i need the same effect and the background thank you
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_wehbe:
I have a samsung infuse and acet iconia a500 and im having problem tethering the 2 devices together....

The iconia doesnt see the samsung infuse...

I already installed 2 many applications from the market with no hope....

What makes me confused is i tried to tether with another devices and it just works fine.

Any sugestions???
[Acer Iconia A500] Ztiffn:
U need to root your iconia an change a specific file... go to the iconia forum!
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_wehbe:
My iconia is already rooted !!

Which files i have to change??

Thanks in advance
[Acer Iconia A500] bonzer2u:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1033314
[Acer Iconia A500] Vereynn:
If you're trying to wifi tether, check out this thread for info on how to update the Iconia to allow for ad-hoc wifi network support.

Basically you backup the current wpa_supplicant file, replace it with a downloaded/updated copy, fix permissions on the new file, reboot.

<edit>Bah ya beat me to it ;P
[Acer Iconia A500] internetpilot:
This thread might be of use to you depending on how you're tethering:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056188&page=3

I'm not much help with all that as I have no trouble tethering my A500 to my HTC Evo 4G via bluetooth or wifi tether. Two wifi tether apps were included in Myn's Warm 2.2 ROM that I have on my Evo. I was surprised to see so many people having tethering issues.

Edit: Beat 2x to the punch! Man, you guys are fast! Haha.
[Acer Iconia A500] tnfsmith:
My mobile phone is Sony X2 with Winmo 6.5.3 version. I need tethering with Acer. How to do that?
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_wehbe:
thabks bro, its working nowwwwww:D
[Acer Iconia A500] xlkiller:
It's possible to USB Tether ?
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_wehbe:
thanks bro,,, and than u all,,,,
[Acer Iconia A500] Vereynn:
Not at this time as best I can tell, WiFi or Bluetooth.

WinMo should have an option to turn on Bluetooth Dial Up Networking (DUN), turn that on, then pair the phone to your tablet and you should see a "Tethering" option show up on the tablet in the Bluetooth settings for the pairing. Check out this post (sorry, on a diff. site) but skip down to step 9 (as 1-8 cover Android phone tethering.) The pictorial was inspired/derived from this post here on XDA.

Note: you may have to have a tethering plan active on your phone service for this to fully work. I'm a bit fuzzy on this, it's been 2 years since I had my Samsung WinMo phone.

<edit>Oops forgot the link ...

<edit2>Gah, found the XDA post that started it, attributed right now
[Acer Iconia A500] tnfsmith:
If I paired succeed A500 with Sony X2 (support 3G) meaning I can access Internet through via 3G from network provider?
[Acer Iconia A500] Vereynn:
If the phone supports bluetooth or wifi tether and your network provider hasn't blocked it, yes. Back when I had my WinMo phone I had to pay for a tethering plan, which I stopped after a couple months and only turned back on when I had to for work (& billed work for the extra $$)
[Acer Iconia A500] tnfsmith:
Yesterday, I came to mobile store and try this function. As you introduced above, I turned on Bluetooth and had paired my X2 Winmo phone with A500 but I could not find Tethering option on A500. Although I tried and work find with my Acer laptop via PAN wire or PAN Bluetooth meaning my network provider support fully tethering. I wonder A500 can not tethering with Winmo phone or I misses complete steps.

I any idea for me?
[Epic 4G General] digiblur:
So, I'm on Bonsai 4.1.1. I fire up Slacker to do some work and have a little tunes in my head. The song plays fine but when the song is over it doesn't advance. For every single song I have to hit the power, slide the lock up, and the app starts playing the next song.

I don't have anything crazy installed...no themes...no locks...nothing. Just basically a fresh install of 4.1.1 and install apps from the market and that's it.

How do you fix this? I haven't had this issue in the past.
[Epic 4G General] mattallica76:
I usually use Pandora, but just tried Slacker again and it advances fine for me.
[Epic 4G General] Dulanic:
Slacker is buggy. That issue has existed on and off forever even on the PC. However, mine works for the most part fine on Bonsai outside of this happening once in a while. Thankfully I have foward buttons on my stearing wheel to fix it when it happens :)
[Epic 4G General] digiblur:
I've used Slacker ever since I've had this phone in October. Never once had this issue until I went to 4.1.1.

My Epic is beginning to hate me! ;)

I might try Pandora, but the last few times I've tried it, the quality was horrible compared to Slacker when tied into car stereo system. I guess I really notice since I have a couple of amp or two kicking out 1800 watts.
[Epic 4G General] smoke_007:
I had a similar problem with slacker on my wife's epic. Here's how I fixed it.

Go to Applications, Manage Applications, select Slacker from the list, clear data and clear cache if availible.

That will reset slacker like it's a fresh install on the phone. Something in slacker must have got corrupted. Open slacker and login with your account and try again. You won't loose anything as your slacker stuff is all in the cloud.

Let us know how that goes.

Take care,

Smoke.007
[Defy General] alaageria:
Guys I really need a 2.1 sbf for the middle east can anybody help? Plzzz I need to downgrade
[Defy General] hmdknight:
what's your original & current version and how did you upgrade?

there is a 2.59 @ link below for South-east Asia that might help you:

http://and-developers.com/sbf:defy
[Defy General] alaageria:
I updated to Arabic froyo using a nandroid backup and fixed sbf

The firmware you provided does it have Arabic support? If so I think its the one thanks in advance.
[Defy General] hmdknight:
UNFORTUNATELY NOT ARABIC SUPPORT IN 2.59 (SINCE I FLASHED IT ONCE).

THOUGH YOU CAN FLASH A 2.1 (THE SAME I PROVIDED) AND RESTORE THE FOLLOWING NAND BACKUP. DONNO THE EXACT DETAILS, BUT IT IS 2.1 WITH ARABIC SUPPORT

http://www.mediafire.com/?n98784i47qojjns#2
[Defy General] alaageria:
thanks man
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] reynierpm:
Hi every:

Recently I install the ROM SMF 1.1 in my phone but now I can't access to HTC Sync in my PC and I don't know how to solve this problem. I try removing the drivers and reinstalling it again but the problem still. I have the latest version of HTC Sync and Windows 7 x64. Any help?

Cheers and thanks in advance
[Hero CDMA Android Development] xdaharpong:
Android ROM

Language English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese language support for all other

Core 2.2

Driver Version CM

General

Does not include Radio

Does not include PRI

ROM version of pure version of the multi style

Release Date 2011-05-30

Download back visible, see the Download paste

Disclaimer HERO 200 card machine fails to restore reinstated.

Multiple languages ​​from China​

In the absence of permission to post links please add the following address before the Remove 1

http://183.60.157.22/down_group95/M...lww5y0v&file=XZD_HeroC_2.2_20110530_Sense.zip

http://60.221.255.172/down_group95/...lww5y0v&file=XZD_HeroC_2.2_20110530_Sense.zip
[Hero CDMA Android Development] xdaharpong:
XZD Android ROM HeroCDMA_2.1_MOD_sense

2.1 Optimization of the latest official ROM

Support # # 778 #

From China DIYPDA Forum

Multi-language support

NO RADIO PRL

Power optimization

Speed ​​optimization

Integration of commonly used software

Removal of components that are not practical

WIFI Phone GPS, and other camera functions properly

Multiple languages ​​from China

In the absence of permission to post links please add the following address before the Remove 1

http://183.60.157.24/down_group97/M...lwvfal0&file=XZD_HeroC_2.1_20110530_Sense.zip

http://60.221.255.178/down_group97/...lwvfal0&file=XZD_HeroC_2.1_20110530_Sense.zip
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Rocheforte:
You'll have to explain what the rom is a bit better than that. You have the topic implying Sense 2.2, but your other posts indicate " 2.1 optimization of the latest official rom".

It would also help to have functioning links because both of those lead me to a 403 forbidden page.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] xdaharpong:
ROM contains two post ONE 2.1 ONE 2.2
[Hero CDMA Android Development] alexdemonumber3:
I'm interested but if you.could explain the Rom better that'd be good.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] TJinWV:
All four links lead to 403 - Forbidden pages.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] laie1472:
The download starts then fails on both links. Must they be dl from a pc???

#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Bierce22:
man this thread just dont make no sense.

sorry couldnt resist lol.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] pstevep:
and boom goes the dynamite
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Bierce22:
ahahaha that was hilarious that guy cracked me up lol
[Hero CDMA Android Development] GeezyAF:
Would be interested if the links worked.

I would run Froyo Sense while waiting for Ginger Sense to be optimized.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] oohaylima:
Almost reads like a robot. Hopefully this guy can come back on, get some posts in, and square it away.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] il Duce:
Where is old ghost when you need him?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] flyingemu:
Is this maybe one of the devs from over at diypda sharing the goods?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] thoughtlesskyle:
he says in the 2.2 thread its cm6 based, which means that its basically the same roms with simplified Chinese lang pack
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ch1naski:
i believe he is from diypda. not sure if he used google translate to post here, it's a little fuzzy trying to understand it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dburg84:
Lol