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[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
I found a ThemeFactory download and a tutorial here I will be translating and analyzing it to see if it's newer then what we have. http://www.anzhuo.cn/thread-121209-1-1.html

EDIT: Apparently it's the same but I'm going to try and translate the PDF and see if it has any instructions for better use.
[Android Themes] Raadius:
Really, is that difficult?
[Android Themes] Sue Denim:
Hey Guys,

I've been using Theme Factory to as much success that the buggy programme allows but last night it started flipping out. I wasn't able to open any of my saved themes. It saved something like "the theme path cant be empty or contain space". Well it's neither of those things and worked fine before.

So I redid my theme and now when I export it says on the black command screen something like "can not find the file specified" and "tool depreceated" where as before it looked like it actually was doing something. Weirdly, It does still export with sucess however.

Anyway I decided to completly reinstall JAVA, redid my variables and cleaned my registry.I also downloaded a new copy of theme factory and it's even worse!

Now I can only open up the select picture browser by hitting my space bar. It doesn't register the mouse click and just pings.

I reckon in the time I first downloaded theme factory a week ago, they've replaced it with an even buggier version. Is this possible?

Anyway I guess my question is can anyone post an "old copy" of the theme factory jnlp.

Thanks and sorry for the waffle
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
ThemeFactory has been updated everyone try it out and hopefully it fixes your problems!

http://golauncher.goforandroid.com/2011/09/go-themesfactory-v2-1-beta/
[Android Themes] Sue Denim:
Thanks Link but that download doesn't work. Hopefully they'll fix it soon

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Solved!

you have to take the first http: bit of the front of the link for it to work
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
Yeah I figured it out ThemeFactory Beta 2.1 Download
[Android Themes] Sue Denim:
IMO the new release of theme factory is even worse! I was testing it last night. The save paths are really temperamental and you can't edit the xml manifest without causing errors whereas you could change the package name before. Opening the custom picture select browser is only possible by hitting space as it fails to acknowledge my mouse click. I think the only real advantage is the menu is now customizable.

I have a theory if you switch between the two versions when creating a theme you would have a neat little programme but I deleted the earlier version and can't find it online.

I'd be really grateful if anyone has that first jnlp and could post it so I can "roll back".

regards

Tim
[Android Themes] weeeeeww:
i think this is the old version

http://www.speedyshare.com/files/30538924/gothemesfactory_beta_2_.rar
[Android Themes] Sue Denim:
Thanks a lot mate, that's really kind
[Android Themes] Raadius:
I cant get it to open up a old theme. Says something about theme file is empty and it cant have spaces? Also I can even start a new one either, gives me another error.
[Android Themes] Sue Denim:
Same problem mate. I've said it once and I'll say it again,the latest version is worse!

weeeeeww- really sorry mate but the version you posted is the new one. If anyone can post the old one it would be great. Either way I certainly would recommend no one updates to the new one!
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
just move it to the root of C:\ and it will open the old themes if you have problems exporting delete the resdata file in the theme project folder. I haven't been able to do a whole lot with the new themefactory but I was able to open and export all my existing theme projects. I want to be able to some how get the theme projects to work with eclipse though any one have luck with this? using themefactory combined with eclipse should make theme production a lot smoother.
[Android Themes] Raadius:
Ive tried, there is no way to open a .apk in eclipse. I also tried to import files, but the src and android manifest.xml caused all sorts of problems, had to rename things left and right. At least the RES folder copied over just fine, but the src folder and others threw all sorts of errors, I just gave up, lol.
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
Well you can directly extract a compiled apk you have to start a new theme in theme factory and there should be a way to get that to work with ecplise I'm going to try and mess around with it more when I get some time now I have themes on the market I am thinking up new ideas and trying to make an some paid themes to make a little money since I don't have a job while I'm in college so hopefully I can make something I don't feel I can sell any of my current themes except the rainbow one but I don't think many people would buy that one. On a different note I found some amazing pre-made Icons here for free some of which can be included in a sold product so I'm going to use them probably http://www.softicons.com/free-icons/
[Android Themes] dragonkhan9:
hello

I do not know if it's here for new themes with themes that factory?

In any case, here is mine

http://s1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee404/Dragon_Khan/Go%20themes/
[Android Themes] markomega:
Framed Simplicity

Hi everyone

I have been working on this theme for several months and just recently put it in the market. It is a black and white theme and icon pack for several launchers, including GO launcher. As I am new to this forum I cannot post a link, but maybe a link will be put in the OP? :) I named the theme "Framed Simplicity", so until I get the rights to link a market search is needed.

I hope you like it, and will welcome me to the forum by providing constructive criticism :)
[Android Themes] montanaman1992:
Anybody having an issue downloading Themesfactory after you unzip it? I only get about 10 percent of it then it stops. Does it need to be in the Java folder to complete?
[Android Themes] markomega:
Have any of you guys had problems with skinning the home screen folders? I have substituted the original graphics for both the ones in the home screen and the ones in the app drawer, but only the app drawer works. On the home screen the original folder graphic is used :(
[Android Themes] redtrk:
Here is my first theme..... let me know what you think.

Poker Theme by redtrk

View attachment 740000View attachment 740001

Market Download

Screenshots
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
Awesome I'll be updating the op tomorrow. :)

Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt!
[Android Themes] dragonkhan9:
hello

I love your themes and I and some other

not knowing how to transfer my themes so that they can be downloaded I turn to you in hope you can help me I can leave you some pictures I have others in case you would be interested thank you

link

http://www.mediafire.com/?korz67l7f1b7ngr
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
Publishing to market?

I have everything up and running, but there's one major thing I think I am missing- whenever I post any of those themes to market, when I download them, they install, but when going to themes from the menu, it just shows a grey preview screen and says "loading..."

What am I doing wrong? Please help. I'm turning into the crazy girl, picking every inch of my brain. I'm sure it's nothing big, but it's just not coming to me. I appreciate all help in advance; whether it is help by message or a reply to this thread. Thank you thank you.
[Android Themes] markomega:
Is this grey preview side by side with the default themes or is everything grey when you enter the themes menu? It sounds rather weird :(
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
In the theme menu, it'll show up as the last theme if it was just downloaded. It doesn't say the theme's name underneath it. It just says "Loading..." When you click to apply the theme, it typically tries applying the theme, but it seems to freeze when applying. It doesn't force close or crash, but I do have to hit my search button to get it to unfreeze. And at that point, it's only installing the theme wallpaper; nothing else. It is rather annoying. Not sure if I am missing a step in creating the themes for them to load into Go Launcher itself from the market. When I install the theme straight from my SD card, it'll install right away & perfectly.
[Android Themes] markomega:
Hmm if it works on a direct transfer it may be the manifest, but don't know really. Can you see if the attribute "debugging" is set to true in the manifest?
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
I haven't set the "debugging" attribute at all in the manifest, so it is neither true or false.
[Android Themes] markomega:
Ok that one is out then. Nothing else comes to mind, but if it does I will get back to you.
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
Well, I do appreciate the help! I'm still picking my brain, so if I do come up with a solution, I will definitely update it on here.

Also, would the fact that I don't zipalign have anything to do with it?
[Android Themes] markomega:
Not zipaligning could very well be a factor, but I do not know if the impact would be as significant as you explain. But I would give it a shot.
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
Welp. I just zipaligned and uploaded to the market. Now it's just the waiting game for Android to update it to market. We shall see. I will keep you posted. Thanks again. In the meantime, I will continue picking my brain. I'm sure it's something relatively small and simple that I'm just overlooking.
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
I updated to guide to include some small market instructions.
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
TY, OP. I just re-did everything and zipaligned. Uploaded and we will see how it works out. I will keep you updated.

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I did everything as far as you said, not really sure what is going on here. I'm still getting the same grey "loading" screen.

I also downloaded the free themes that you have up and those work perfectly.

Time to start picking my brain once more.
[Android Themes] kimkimcachoo:
Hmm

So, I got it working from my laptop. For some reason, it only does that grey loading screen when I make the themes from my desktop pc. What reason? Not sure if the difference is my desktop runs 64bit Win7, while my laptop runs 32bit Win7.

Thanks everyone for your help!
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
Honestly I don't know why but ThemeFactory and x64 don't get along.

EDIT: I added a new Environmental Variable to the guide that I found in the new instructions. Hope this helps resolve some people's problems!
[Android Themes] Raadius:
Link I truely appreciate your hard work to help us Win 7 64bit users, I will try the new updated OP and see if I get results.
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
greetings. question i hope someone may be able to help with.

if i put a specific blackground (red/white frame with black back) on an icon it appears quite strangely like (the icon to the right shows one with a dark bg that is just fine). it returns to normal if i am pulling on the screen to a side, however when you do not touch the screen it looks strange:

the icon should have a completely black backgroung with a red/white border.

if, however, the background is placed as iconback.png for example, everything is fine.

any ideas?

thanks.
[Android Themes] 3RR0R404:
Hi all,

I'm using the 2.1 beta version and can't modify package name and export.

Can someone tell me all files that must be modified (change package name) without getting error on export ?

Please be as precise as possible : specify path to files, folder name (old and new if need to be changed), file name (old and new if need to be changed), eventually line

Thanks !
[Android Themes] KB0SDQ:
Here is my second try at it

Icons are from digital vintage
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
All I do is change the last part of the name which is randomly generated characters. so anywhere in my quotes that says greendroid is what you will be replacing with your own package name.

the folder in com\gau\go\launcherex\theme and also edit the file in that folder not the name but actually edit the file R.java

also the folder in \src\com\gau\go\launcherex\theme and once again edit the file not the name of the file classic.java

Edit AndroidManifest.xml

change versionCode and versionName and next delete the bin folder and it's contents. Make sure your project name isn't too long and doesn't contain spaces. Make sure the package name is lower case. Make sure all your png and jpg files have lower case names.

I think that's all of them.
[Android Themes] 3RR0R404:
Ok that's why i can't do it : i was trying to change the complete package name com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.[randomstring] to my own one.

I will try to change only the random part.

Thanks for the tip !
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
There is probably a way to do the whole package name but I figure it's more trouble then it's worth.
[Android Themes] mindseed:
Recent GoTheme Creator update is broken.

Can anyone help? I need to know how to add additional apps to the default icons in "App Icon" selector area. I'm very new to all this and the process of signing etc. looks scary in itself, but before I get there I need to know how to add apps to the existing samples they have.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance
[Android Themes] Terranalon:
Wow, nice idea :)

I'll start working on a theme now as well :)
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
does anyone know the ComponentInfo for the following icons in Go Launhcer:

theme.png

store.png

they appear like this in the launcher:

thanks.
[Android Themes] markomega:
I would like to know this as well :) tried a few combinations but did not succeed in changing the icons.
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
Yeah...I tried a lot of things but no luck. Just deleted them from the launcher!
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
RBW for GO Launcher EX

Greetings all. My theme is now available. Matches my SMS and Contacts:

RBW is a simple, clean and elegant skin for GO Products.

Downloads

RBW for GO Launcher EX - Donate ($0.99) | Free

See here for the entire RBW collection.

Cheers.
[Android Themes] montanaman1992:
OK. So I got themes factory to work finally. Built my theme and everything was smooth on that part. Wanted to export the apk and try in on my phone. So I hit export and it exported successfully. I then put in on my phone's sdcard and installed it, but for some reason Launcher won't find it when I go to apply the them and when I hit open after Installing the apk it says you don't have launcher installed. What did I do wrong?

I don't plan on putting this on the market as it is for my wife. Willing to toss some cash to the person who fixes this for me. I did notice that when I exported the theme it went really fast and didn't show all the files being exported but it did say it did it successfully. Not sure if that is a concern or not.

I did rerun it and noticed is says "tool is deprecatted" or something like that when I export the file.
[Android Themes] KB0SDQ:
go launcher theme

Download to phone choose install and thats all do not choose open cause it isnt an executable file go to your homescreen click menu then themes then choose it from the available

also when i made the apk I placed it on my dropbox and downloaded it from there might be in the wrong dir of your sd card

Hope this helps
[Android Themes] montanaman1992:
First off thanks for the response. I tried doing it your way. Created a dropbox account, uploaded, then downloaded it. The theme shows up in the applications but launcher still doesn't recognize it. Any other suggestions?
[Android Themes] montanaman1992:
OMG... I am such a dumbass. I download ADW Launcher instead of Go Launcher. No wonder it wasn't working. Works fine now. Thanks for the help and the great guide!
[Android Themes] ronron41:
GRE 2.0 Theme

Is anyone else having a problem with the background not showing up?

It shows when I pull all my apps but on the homescreen the background doesnt change. (no wallpaper available) only the icons.

Can anyone help me I really like that theme and would like to have it. sucks that it doesnt work.
[Android Themes] mindseed:
Help!! I'm pulling my hair out in frustration. I've completed my theme creation and exported it succesfully from GoLauncher Theme Creator. It look perfect on my SGS2, works on my SGS and my wifes SGS. My problem is the signing and Zip Aligning. I've spent the last 3 days Googling and trying every option available -including installing elipse, trying the APK Multitool... I'm having no luck getting the thing signed. Can anyone please explain to me in plain English how I can go about signing the APK simply?

Also how can I change the default theme preview image, it keeps changing my version to the standard four icons on the bottom preview (I want to show all the customised icons as they are on my screen. PLEASE save a man from mental breakdown
[Android Themes] mindseed:
Vending Machine Theme

I've given up trying to sign this APK for the Android market. I'm putting it here for all you fine people to critique. It's my first attempt at theming so be kind :)

It includes over 30 customised app icons (and counting)

2 choices of wallpaper - 4x4 home icon grid and a 5X5 home icon grid. (Menu - Wallpaper - Go Wallpaper)

For best results and greatest effect I'd suggest the 5X5 icon grid setup. (Menu - Preferences - Screen Settings - Grid Size - before going out of screen settings untick the "Normal/ Portrait" home homescreen transition)

You should also set your app drawer to 5X5 icon grid for the best results. (Menu - Preferences - App Drawer Settings - Grid Size)

That's it... I hope you enjoy using it - PM me line if there is anything you have problems with or maybe you want to give me some pointers.

Thanks and thanks to everyone in these forum who posted help - especially Link_of_Hyrule

Finally - my first theme on the market :)

https://market.android.com/details?...ubGF1bmNoZXJleC50aGVtZS52ZW5kaW5nbWFjaGluZSJd
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
congrats on the theme.

signing and zipaligning....

read:

http://www.simply-android.com/discu...an-app-inventor-app-on-the-android-market./p1

once you have a keystore made, you can use this tool to sign and zipalign:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1280565

if you have issues pm me. i was a complete newb at this and through bugging tons of people i got it down.
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
I just used ThemeFactory to export and then use the zipalign tool as I descibed in the guide it worked fine for me.
[Android Themes] KB0SDQ:
The file I use for signing themes and apks is autosign by stericson you can find it here on xda

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=473580 real easy to use follow the instructions. I installed it on my laptop which runs windows 7 64bit. Also make sure you launch the theme maker with "run as administrator" good luck with it theme looks great
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
I have a small request I'm in a lazy mood can someone make an ice cream sandwich theme :) You can steal resources from this theme http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1310925
[Android Themes] mindseed:
Thanks for the info...

Thanks for the detailed info links - I tried using the autosign from Stericson - it worked fine untill I tried uploading it to the market - After the upload the Market errored me with "We do not accept certificates from Android Team" That's when I gave up and threw the APK on here. I spent three days trying to get the thing signed. I'm going to read through the info you sent and retry. Thank you again and thanks for the compliment. I realised last night I set the folder icons incorrectly. I'll fix and reupload later. Hopefully to the Android Market :)

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Thanks man... I'm going to read through this right away. I've never had so many browser tabs open in my life during the research on signing. I'm a web developer by profession, but this signing thang has me really confused. Thanks very much again for the help
[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
I don't understand why ThemeStudio isn't signing it for you. All I had to do to put it on the market was export it in ThemeStudio and zipalign it.
[Android Themes] Terranalon:
I'm actually working on it :)
[Android Themes] mindseed:
It's really driving me crazy! I'm trying the sign and zipalign tool it seems to work fine up untill it asks for my password - I try typing it in but nothing gets written on the screen - it's like my keyboard has stopped working. I created the certificate and key in eclipse - could that be the problem?

I used to have relatively clean C:/ drive now it's packed with folders of varying zipalign and signing tools - surely it can't be this complicated. Thanks all for the help and comments - off to give it another go...
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
you won't see anything you type for your password. simply type it and hit return. however, you need to have the keystore in the same folder (i copied mine.) create your keystore with the link i gave you or do you have that? this tool will not work unless you have java installed (and with correct path) and have a keystore.

and LoH - i don't really use eclipse...just never seems to work. i do though have lots of luck de/compiling already made themes and have successfully signed/zipaligned with the tools above (gotten okay retrofitting xmls!). just thought i'd share. cheers all.
[Android Themes] mindseed:
YeeHa!! :) Thanks man -finally got it working. I was being very stupid with the password. Should of know it wouldn't show :) Thanks alot for the help. I finally have my first signed Android theme.

I used eclipse to create the certificate key. Exported the keystore from eclipse to the sign+zipalign folder along with my GoTheme .apk and then followed instructions after opening zz_SIGN+ZIPALIGN.bat as administrator.

Thanks for your help.
[Android Themes] Terranalon:
Does anybody know why, when I put my theme, the rest of the icons (the ones I didn't change) are turning small? (48x48 instead of 72x72 I think)

And another thing, in the app drawer upper tabs (all, recent, running), I'm trying to put one line over the 3 of them, but it keeps doing some vertical lines that are making breaks between the horizontal line.. I tried everything, and in the Theme chooser it shows it just fine, only when I put it in the phone it shows it that way..
[Android Themes] markomega:
The icons are usually scaled to 75% if they are not included in the pack. This makes them fit into your default icon backgrounds if you have any? The other issue sounds weird. Do you have a screenshot of it?
[Android Themes] Terranalon:
Nope, I didn't use a icon background, I made it transparent. Is there anyway to make them appear in 100%?

And here's a screenshot of the other problem:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/screenshot1319208000301.png/
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
change in appfilter.xml

<scale factor="1.0"/>
[Android Themes] Terranalon:
Thanks a lot :)

Do you have any idea about the second problem? it's pretty urgent. Thanks :)
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
Urgent? Made me smile...

For that I would need to look at your images. Likely a .9.png giving you trouble. If you want you can upload only the likely images and I'll take a look.
[Android Themes] mindseed:
Another BIG thanks to all the folks...

Who helped me directly and indirectly to get the theme process from design to market. You were all a great help. Very much appreciated.
[Android Themes] Terranalon:
Alright, these are the files:

the first one is the background, the second one is the bottom line while not selected, the third is the bottom line while selected.

if you haven't seen this yet, that's how it shows up in the device:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/822/screenshot1319208000301.png/

Thanks in advance :)

btw, I changed the colors since the SS.
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
on the un/selected icons (middle and right that you uploaded) make them 160x92, not 126x92. (or simply incorporate the thin blue line in the background and only have the one extra image when selected but may need to edit your xml.) lemme know how it goes.