[Epic 4G Themes] travmofosho:
[GUIDE for NOOBS] ★☆ADB, Multi-tool, Porting, XML☆★ [4/8/12]UPDATED!!!!!]

**NEW**★☆★ XML Editing GUIDE ★☆★

Ever wanted to learn how to do some simple XML tricks?? Well here is your chance!!! I am proud to say that this is the only thread i have seen that includes most of the simple xml edits all in one thread!! I will be adding more guides as i go along but this is what i have so far

REQUIREMENTS= Having ADB and APK Multi-Tool Installed and working Properly (Guide Located Below :))

Transparent DialerTabActivity.apk (DIALER)

Transparent Contacts.apk

Black on Black menus to another color

Secondary text in About Phone and settings menu

Menu border color

Statusbar background to any design or color!!

About phone text and Power Dialog Text

Mms.apk (Text and background colors!!!) (COMING SOON!!)

Whatever you suggest or request :)

GUIDE DOWNLOADS=

About Phone Text

ADB/APK-MultiTool SETUP

Menu Border Dividers

Power Dialog Text

Secondary Text in Settings Menu

StatusBar Color

Transparent Contacts

Transparent Dialer

Text color in Menus (Black to "whatever color")

☆★INSTRUCTIONS= ★☆

Step 1= place APK (whichever one you want to modify) in "place-apk-here-for-modding"--->

Step 2= Run "Script" in APK Manager/Multi-Tool--->

Step 3=Go through menu and follow these steps (numbers vary depending on your version or APK Manager/ Multitool)

Set Current Project (number 25) and type the number corresponding to the apk you want to edit and hit Enter Key

Decomile apk (number 9)

After its finished go into projects and open the APK you are trying to edit andMAKE EDITS TO XML/SMALI/9PATCH ICONS!!

Now go back to SCRIPT

Compile apk (number 11)

- Hit "Y" (system app)

HIT "Y" (copy files)

BEFORE YOU HIT ANYTHING ELSE... go to the Keep folder and delete "res & resources.arsc"

Once those 2 files/folders are DELETED... Hit any key

ALL DONE :):) Go to "place-apk-here-for-modding" and you will see your new modified unsigned apk!!

I DONT recommend signing it because it is known for occasionally causing issues

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Want to learn how to setup your computer for Android Developing & Theming?

Well here you go!!

1. Install Java SDK[<---click then select operating system]

Then open it up hit next to start install..

After hit next (dont change directory) and then once its finished hit continue....

Making Path...

Then select Computer from the Start menu

Choose System Properties from the context menu

Click Advanced system settings > Advanced tab

Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and double click it.

In the Variables box go to the end and add ";C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin;C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib"

Make sure there are NO spaces in or between variables..

2.Install Android SDK

Once downloaded, double click the exe file to open it. (MAKE SURE to CHANGE Destination Folder to c:\android-sdk\)

Example Picture...

Select whether you want a shortcut or not (doesnt matter either way)

Select install then after hit next

Check Start SDK Manager and hit finish..

3.The Android SDK Manager will load and it will ask you to install packages. You may install ANY (or ALL) of these but the following are mandatory..

Android SDK Tools

Android SDK Platform Tools

Google USB Driver Package

Android 2.3.3 (API 10)(Gingerbread)(Epic 4g)

Android 4.0.3 (API 15)(Ice Cream Sandwich)(Epic 4g)

Then click "Install Packages" to next screen.. Hit "Accept All" then Install

4.Set Up Enviornmental Variables

Once that's finished installing, you can close the SDK Manager.

Go to the Control Panel, and select "System and Security", then Select System.

On the left side you will see "Advanced system settings", Select it..

Click on Environment Variables.

Within the "System variable" section, you will look for "Path". Double-click on it.

In "Variable value", Add ;C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools;C:\android-sdk-windows\tools.

Make sure between them you include a Semicolon ( ; )

If for some reason or another you already have these lines in there you may just leave it alone

EXAMPLE: This is what my Variable Values look like..Do not copy my entire code because as you will notice i may have different variables than you (ex: Trend Micro)

C:\androidsdk\platform-tools;C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\AMSP;C:\androidsdk\tools;C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin;C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\lib

5.Running Commands..

Once Finished Plug In your Epic (or other phone) and your computer will attempt to install drivers (you may already have them installed)

Select Start menu then in the "Search Programs and Files" bar type Command Prompt, Select It..

Within the Prompt type "cd C:\android-sdk\platform-tools\" and hit Enter Key

As shown below...

Now you are within ADB....

Now type ADB devices and Hit Enter Key... you will see this...

IF YOU DONT SEE THIS then you may have dont something wrong

6. Download APK Multi-Tool (Windows Version 1.0.2 - Download )

Run the

After it downloads, launch "APKMultiToolv1.0.2.exe"

Go through the Prompt by just hitting next and finish.(make sure to change directory to where you want it to be)

For me I put it on my Desktop so its easy to access

Now your ready to go!!! Just follow the steps in the above guide to start using this AWESOME Program!!

7. ★★★★ENJOY ★★★★

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Theme PORTING Video Guide​

So I recently was asked by another member for some help on theming and I made a few videos for people to get started on transferring (aka Porting) a theme from one phone (prefferebly samsung) to our beloved Epic 4g. I would post them but want to see how the demand gets... if you are new to themeing and just want to learn something to get you on track then send me a PM (private message) and ill send you the videos... they are not extremely in depth and from what my buddy Nashdogg has said they are pretty helpful.

If people think they like them then ill start uploading some vidoes on xml editing and drawing 9 patch. I understand there are already tons on videos on this but from my expirience they can be confusing... this video ONLY consist on using 7 zip so its VERY begginer friendly.

Like I said there is a lot more to themeing than this but its a very good start :)

EDIT: Ok so after several requests i decided i would post the videos.. so here yo go :)

Also THANKS toadlife :) The base template uses HIS files and he should be given credit :)​

Before watching these videos dont forget to install 7zip... found HERE​

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