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[Android Themes] Link_of_Hyrule:
If you want something a little more user friendly Go Launcher has a Theme studio that once it's setup it doesn't really require editing any code (unless you want to add extra components instead of just replacing existing ones.). So if your artistically inclined I would love to see some Go Launcher Themes I made a thread about it I'm posting themes people make in the OP.
[Android Themes] juicebox666:
How do I use this?

Ok, I downloaded the file and the manual is in Chinese (I think?) so I don't know to install/use the theme maker. Can anyone give me a step-by-step primer to get me started?
[Android Themes] happyllj:
There are English version manual. Thanks
[Android Themes] ThemeNation:
People have been complaining that they can see the theme generated by the 'Theme Maker' in the installed themes section, however, when they choose to apply it, they cannot.

Is there any particular reason for this?
[Android Themes] docsparks:
I havent tried this yet, but before the SMS factory was out, i was trying to make my theme work with GOSMS and the main reason it wouldn't was due to the needed bits in the AnroidManifest

With the release of this "sms factory", i got the needed bits,and all has been good. Ill try to take a look at this problem later, but im sure GO devs will fix it fast. , but double check your manifests

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Solved: JPG, not PNG for theme_preview
[Android Themes] RocknSteve:
First off, I'm very much new to all of this. I've changed just a few things just to start off and see if I can even complete the process before I spend more time customizing. However, when running 'makeall.bat', it gives me a whole bunch of "The system cannot find the path specified." Does this mean I need to make sure that the folders/directories are already created where they need to be? I just figured, if I did everything correctly, it would just create the folders/directories needed.

Thanks for the help!
[Android Themes] dvdy:
Did you read the manual? There are a few things you need to change, in particular you should modify Do_path.bat so that PROJECT_PATH is the correct path on your system (I don't think it is allowed to have spaces)
[Android Themes] RocknSteve:
Yeah, I went ahead and just changed it to "c:\SteveTheme". I initially had it set to my phone's SD card but when that didn't work, I went ahead and just changed it to my hard drive trying to exclude one possible factor.

EDIT: I just realized that I needed to place all the files and folders into the directory c:\SteveTheme which helped get rid of a lot of errors. However I've got some different ones now:

Again, this very well could be a rookie mistake. Much thanks for any help!
[Android Themes] dvdy:
Hmm, I can't be sure but it looks like you've modified the package path in Do_path.bat to com/Steve

Make sure that you've change the package in AndroidManifest.xml and src/GoSmsInstallDialog.java to com.Steve
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Go SMS Theme Maker

How exactly are we supposed to create this theme? There really should be an ".exe" program that lets us customize everything from there. For example, the Sony Ericsson has a Theme Creator. They have screenshots of what you are doing, you can upload pictures and set your picture anywhere you want. They have a selection for you to pick what kind of phone anyone has so the Theme Creator can optimize the screen to the appropriate size so you won't mess up. I know you guys just created this Theme Maker. I'm not saying there's anything wrong, but I don't see how to exactly make this theme. I'm 16 and I know everything about computers. Inside and out. Photoshop, Illustrator, all that. I'm just giving you little suggestions I guess. This just looks kind of difficult because I don't see exactly how to change images of the Conversation Bubbles, or the send button, call button, attachment button etc. I don't see where to edit any of these :eek: ..... Or the Conversation List. I just really need help. I provided examples of how I really want my android messaging to look with the attachment titled "Oaa1D". I want to make a theme like the attachment "photo8". Go SMS Pro's iPhone theme isn't exactly like the iPhone. & I provided examples of how Sony's Theme Creator look and how better it would be to make something similar to their program. Whoever is reading, thanks for listening. Please respond. I'm just really confused. I've been waiting for a very long time for Go SMS to create this.
[Android Themes] RocknSteve:
Do you use a program to open and edit "GoSmsIntallDialog.java"? I'm just trying to figure out the easiest way to do it and to make sure I'm actually doing it correctly. Right now I have it opening in Eclipse. From there, it opens up its "Main.java" in which I change the package to "com.Steve". Am I missing something else?
[Android Themes] dvdy:
You can just open GoSmsIntallDialog.java in Notepad or any plain text editor, no need for eclipse.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Is anyone going to answer my question? :(
[Android Themes] Raadius:
Pretty cool, will give this a go.
[Android Themes] alirezaafkar:
Could you change the downbar color to topbar please (light to dark) ?
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Can anyone create an exact replica of the iPhone's sms look for Go SMS?
[Android Themes] Insomaniac10:
apple probably can
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Dude I'm serious. Lol. I really want this theme made. I would make it myself but I need someone or some step by step instructions to teach me how to change the go sms bubble styles :confused: ... Do you know how to do this? If so can you please teach me im desperate lol.
[Android Themes] RocknSteve:
I'm not an expert by any means but the bubble images are 9.png's. So open Photoshop/GIMP (or any image editing of your choice really), create the bubble you want and then set the stretchable parts appropriately (in this case you want to define the horizontal stretching to occur in the middle of the bubble so that the gloss [even if you have it rounded] will stretch without looking skewed and as far as the vertical stretching, you'd want to apply that BELOW the gloss effect). That probably doesn't make sense so here's a page that will probably help you out with 9.png's http://developer.android.com/guide/developing/tools/draw9patch.html

I would help you out more by actually creating one but I'm still in the process of trying to get the whole "makeall.bat" work for me. If/when I figure it out, I'll go ahead and give it a go myself.
[Android Themes] Seano.:
interested to see what you pull off.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Thank you soooo mucchhh!!!
[Android Themes] skanndelus:
seems i can't get my theme to update. i update the files/settings on my pc, install the apk, but nothing updates.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Has anyone came up with anything?
[Android Themes] docsparks:
reggie - if you can provide specific graphic details of what you want different, i can do it.

I have 4 goSMS themes available on the market. if anyone wants any of them from here at XDA, reply, or PM me, PM is prob. better to avoid clutter.

expect a day or so wait, at most, depending on my sleep schedule.

anyone that needs help, outside of the ANT apk builder, hollar hollar at me.
[Android Themes] EminEmiX14:
stuck!!

i have coded the .xml and .bat files, and photoshoped all my custom images. but when i run the final "makeall.bat" file, it never compiles the .apk

i've checked my stuff and re-done it multiple times with the same result. any chance i could send you my files and have you double check them? since you've managed to make 4 successful themes.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
@ docsparks - I have no idea what PM means but can you please send those 4 themes to me? Please? But specific graphic details, I want an exact repplica of the iPhone 4's messaging instead of the one Go SMS Pro provided in the themes shop because that's not the exact one. May you please help me :(
[Android Themes] EminEmiX14:
pm is personal message. go to his profile and send him one
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Ohhh :) thank you!!
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Can you please pm the themes?
[Android Themes] Nospin:
Ok, so I've been trying to get in to this but I have run into a bit of a snag... All I have done is rename the package and app name (the first few steps of the guide), then I just swapped out the background and blank contacts .png's with my own.

Now when I click makeall to make the .apk, the command window pops up for a split second ( I can tell there is some sort of problem), but I can't read it fast enough and no .apk is generated. Help?
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Well have anyone came up with anything? I'm so anxious
[Android Themes] tomed:
Had great success designing a number of themes now with this package! So thanks to OP!!!

Just wondering if anyone knows of something similar for Go Contacts?
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Can you please pm me the themes or apks or post them on here?? :) Pretty Please
[Android Themes] tomed:
I've uploaded them to the market, pick one you like and pm me your email address!

market.android.com/developer?pub=2bscene
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
my email is coolreggieparker@gmail.com :) thanks so much
[Android Themes] Newklearx3:
anyone have a mirror? The link is superrrrr slow.
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
pleas, does anyone know what to add to the xml to change the following part of the scheduled messages folder? (in yellow?) thanks.
[Android Themes] Newklearx3:
Can anyone , I ask again provide a mirror for me?
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
​

RBW for GO SMS Pro!​

Download: Donate ($0.99) | Free

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Anastasdroid for GO SMS Pro!​

Download: Donate ($0.99) | Free
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[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
I'm working on a nice dark matte theme, but I'm actually using APK Manager instead of this theme maker. I found it easier to just decompile an already made theme & replace all images with my own. I'll be posting a preview of it soon.
[Android Themes] wrxtc714:
A Few Tips for beginners

If you want to change the keystore to your own all you have to do is open do_path.bat with Notepad++ and change the keystore values.

If you don't remember the alias then you need to create a new one manually or in eclipse.

For those having errors with no theme showing up it is your .9 pngs if you are working with the supplied ones do not touch the black lines and dots on the border.

Select just the portion that you want to edit before making any modifications.

If you are making images from scratch make sure to use draw9patch after. If there are errors in your 9 patch then this will prevent the apk from being properly generated as well.

Hope this helps a few of the new people

Advanced dev's should know this stuff

BTW I think this program is awesome. These guys took app development to the next level for sure.

Check out my newest theme 420 sms in the market
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
Hey guys, I made a pretty cool dark minimal theme for GO SMS. Here's how it came out:

Check it out & let me know what you think!

Here's my theme's THREAD & here's the MARKET LINK.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Ok that is a NICE theme!! But I'm having problems of creating a theme of my own with the new go sms pro theme creator 2.0 I really find this challenging and I don't know how to insert my own images to make the theme i want. & by the way i wish i could download the theme u made for free because i don't like having to pay for something that anyone or myself could make and put it up for free. You know? If i had money, i would definitely pay for it. But can anyone please tell me personally how to create my own go sms theme pleasseee PLEASEEE!!
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
lol thanks for the compliment. I actually didn't use this theme maker for the theme that I made, I tried at first but I was pretty confused lol. So I ended up using one of the GO team's free themes as a base, then decompiled it & completely replaced everything with my own images & colors. That worked easier for me.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
But how did you do that? How did you use a different theme and make it into your own? Please explain. I'm dying here lol.
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
Well i use APK Manager. If you read through that thread you'll see how to decompile the apk (which is basically taking out all the files in the apk) then you would look through it & replace those files with what ever images you want to. Then you'll compile the apk (puts everything back together which creates your new apk with the images you put in) then you sign it & it's ready to install on your phone.

sounds complicated but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy lol.
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Wowwww. you sound like you got the hang of it. I'm trying this now. But i'm not sure if ill get it lol. Is there any way possible for you to send your minimal theme to me also?

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But first let me tell you what i'm trying to do.. I want an exact replica iphone theme for go sms ... I want to be able to change the color of the bubbles and everything. I want the box when your typing in, to look just like iphone's rounded one.. I want the bubbles to look exactly like the iPhone's. I just want an exact replica & that's all im trying to make. I got the bubble images for the sms, the send button and everything else. I just do not know how to make this theme :'(
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
lol well it takes some time to get used to, but it's definitely possible to make an iphone lookalike. & since you seem like you're eager to give it a try, i'll send you my theme in a private message so you can check out mine & let me know what you think. if you can spread the word about my theme then that's good enough for me :)
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Ohhhh yes! I have so many friends nd family that loves Go sms themes & I will most defenitely persuade them to buy your theme. You really deserve it because I love it just by the looks of it! And thanks so muchh!!
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
check your pm's. hope you like it, & spread the word if you can :)
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
So is there any way possible that you can help me create this theme? :/
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Can anybody please show me how to use APK manager or help me make my own theme im desperate :/
[Android Themes] VeSo Apps:
I tried something else ... I used some files from Theme Maker and puted them into Eclipse ... it's more easier for me to work with it.

BUT ... now I have problem ... I make everything ok ... pics, xmls ... when I try my theme on my phone, everything is ok ... but when I put .apk on Market my customer can't apply theme in "Installed themes" ... they got some gray thing.

When I send them app via mail and they install it on phone ... everything is ok again! Is there problem with Android Market or I made something wrong with code???

I used in Eclipse those files from Theme Maker:

- Android Manifest.xml

- assets and all files in it

- src with java file

- res with all files

Can someone help me with my issue ... or my customers will kill me! :)
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Can someone pleasse show me how to create my own themeeee !! :(
[Android Themes] weeeeeww:
if you know how to use photoshop or gimp then use old pics and just change those and put them back in folder
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
Actually i tried something but it didnt work. When im finished replacing the image files, I don't know what to do.
[Android Themes] VeSo Apps:
Is there anyone that can help me to resolve my problem!? :(
[Android Themes] mrrick:
Is there a theme maker program for gocontacts ex? Does anyone here make gocontacts ex themes? If so pm me please, I'll make it more than worth your while. Thanks..

*ins>rt sig here*
[Android Themes] d69oh:
gosms theme maker troubles

I'm having the same problems with gosms customers from the market can see the theme preview but the theme won't apply anyone have any solutions besides using apkmanager? Theme works fine if i send it to the person via email or it is loaded straight from an sd card.
[Android Themes] VeSo Apps:
Also I am not alone! It's same by me! When I send apk via email than is ok ... but direct from market it sucks! :mad:

And Go Dev Team don't respond on my emails! :(
[Android Themes] d69oh:
I know it sucks but i did find that if you change the install location in the manifest to prefexternal and click no on the copy protection in the developer conosle the app did seem to work as it should when i tested it out.
[Android Themes] TheShayWay:
Is the theme maker going to be updated anytime soon?
[Android Themes] coolreggieparker:
I want to know the same thing... Cus i still dontt know how to use this thingg nd i really want to make my own themeesss! Howw could it b soo difficultt
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
updating 3.70.

this is what i did to be able to update my themes.

1- download the zip attached (simply has the three new icons i found in the hdpi folder)

2- a couple of xml edits:

a) assets/skin/compose_message_activity.xml add the following at the bottom:

<Drawable id="tab_emoji_nortab_voice" android:drawable="@drawable/emoji_nortab_voice"/>
<Drawable id="emoji_nortab_tuya" android:drawable="@drawable/emoji_nortab_tuya"/>

b) assets/skin/conversation_list.xml find the following:

<RelativeLayout android:id="@id/conversation_headview"
android:background="@drawable/top_panel">
<TextView android:id="@id/conversationheadview_inbox"
android:textColor="#da3f2d"/>
<ImageButton android:id="@id/conversationheadview_wsmsimg"
android:background="@drawable/send_button_selector_go"
android:src="@drawable/conversation_writesms"/>
</RelativeLayout>

and change to:

<RelativeLayout android:id="@id/conversation_headview"
android:background="@drawable/top_panel">
<TextView android:id="@id/conversationheadview_inbox"
android:textColor="#da3f2d"/>
<ImageButton android:id="@id/conversationheadview_wsmsimg"
android:background="@drawable/send_button_selector_go"
android:src="@drawable/conversation_writesms"/>
<ImageButton android:id="@id/menu_panel"
android:background="@drawable/send_button_selector_go"
android:src="@drawable/conversation_menu"/>
</RelativeLayout>

note - my textcolors are different than stock - make sure you use what you want!

cheers.
[Android Themes] AnSaLuna87:
everytime i download it, it says rar and i cant open it, can someone tell me what im doing wrong?

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if someone can please help me/make me a theme I would appreciate it and I am willing to pay for the theme I already have some examples of what I would like them to look, I want the theme to match the purple skin/theme on my Evo 3D. I would try and do it myself but everytime I download the program it wont let me open it.
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
1- does anyone know how to edit the Private box icons (not the folder icon, but when you enter your private box)?

2- anyone been able to edit / use taglist.xml and plugin.xml successfully? (i see this in assets of 3.70 themes.) i cannot seem to get them to do anything.

thanks.
[Android Themes] iainbp:
heres mine .

And one more
[Android Themes] sinhthuong:
nice man, i made one for mine :)

and here is it:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18216754#post18216754
[Android Themes] SilverFoxDesigns:
Cool

I think i might try and make some
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
3.71 made some changes to the send button, any ideas on how to get it back to whatever image I was using as the send button previously? They need to stop doing these updates weekly & make it a monthly thing.
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
ugh. i know, another update. i'll be looking at the xmls later. did you try your xml trick from last time? there is a new image there too that wasn't present previously. will try to tinker and post if i get an answer.
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
i don't even know what to look for, it's some new blue send button, would I have to decompile the Go SMS apk?
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
That's what I always do. Haven't had time. If you beat me, can you post your findings?
[Android Themes] sinhthuong:
i think what all we can do for now with our themes from go sms team modify their Go Sms source to their new themes can working good. And i just realize when they release a new theme (which special effects) they always release a new go sms version to make it show good.

So what all we can do now is waiting :(

soz my english is pretty bad
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
I'ma look into it later today, haven't had much free time lately
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
Okay well the new image is called "send_sms_button_bg.9" but I kant seem to find it in any XML, maybe I just suck at searching lol
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
was just getting on xda to write the exact same thing. will try more later.
[Android Themes] skanndelus:
i saw that file too, i tried adding it to the drawables and editing it, but didn't work. are we sure that's the one? there's a send chat one above, i think it's green. it's probably not set up to be themed properly, go doesn't have it themed in their most recent (neon or whatever)
[Android Themes] kantbstopped519:
I might just take out the send button image out of all my themes & just let that "send (160)/1" show up, I don't really know what to look for anymore. I'll just let it show up in the pop up i guess, cuz that didn't get affected
[Android Themes] jsmccabe78:
has any one experienced this issue?

one (only one) user states that one letter is lost (letter č) in his typing with my anastasdroid theme. this does not happen with other gosms themes.

anyone?

thanks.
[Android Themes] ZachGretzinger:
Another noob...

This program is pretty awesome, and OP is a swell guy for sharing.

However, I am stuck lol. I can't seem to get this darn thing to work... I downloaded the program and ran the necessary .jar using JRE 6 and was welcomed into the interface. Everything seemed (fairly) straightforward until I tried to use the "Open the file" button... The UI is definitely NOT user friendly in the least. Furthermore - the color config. button doesn't work for me. I'm using Ubuntu 11.4 but highly doubt that is related as the program is coded in Java and therefore is platform independent...

I'm stuck. I will seriously pay somebody to throw up a comprehensive YouTube video on how the hell to use this program. Or even a really long tutorial post...

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Android Themes] Ryan3041981:
Thanks & Can you fix the following + Free Theme

Hi All,

First of all, thanks for making this theme maker. It certainly helps speeding things up.

Could you release a patch that makes the send button stay in the theme style in message and new message interface? It works OK in the popup, but in the aforementioned the button reverts to default when starting to type text (if you have a valid contact selected).

Also, here is my FREE Halloween theme :D

Enjoy: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.gosms.ry4ndroid.halloween
[Android Themes] wingnutg144:
Ok, I have a question. I'm just experimenting with the theme designer, and changed 2 files in the \res\drawable-hdpi folder. Gave the files the same name.

Now, how do I repackage up the apk file so I can test it on my phone???