[Android Themes] Ticklefish:
New version (finally) available!

Version 15 is now finally live!

I released it a short while ago...although the thread title still talks about v14.4. I'm having some technical problems and can't change it for some reason. It's the same reason there currently aren't any credits in the OP. I'm not trying to ignore those people who've contributed to TMA over the years, the names will be slowly coming back as I work out what's going on.

Anyway...what's new for v15?

Well...

Separate folder deodexing. You can now deodex either your "app", "priv-app" or "framework" folder on its own, without having to do the whole rom. Very handy if the whole rom doesn't deodex for some reason, or you only need a few files done. Oh, just be sure not to deodex the framework folder unless you don't want the other folders deodexed as well. TMA needs an odexed framework folder to be able to deodex anything.

Automatically recompile after decompiling. If you're having trouble with an APK that just won't work once you've recompiled it, this option gives you the chance to find out if the issue is with your modifications..or with the APK itself. TMA can decompile a file and then recompile it straightaway. If the new file doesn't work, you know you've got issues.

Framework names in logs. TMA now lists the names of the framework files you've installed in your decompiling and recompiling logs. This may not sound too exciting but it'll help a lot if you're having compiling troubles. It was also (for some strange reason) the feature that took the longest time to implement..

Framework files are now installed in the WorkAreas. This is a relatively minor thing but it saves some of the bugs people have been reporting lately and it also makes switching between WorkAreas simpler and faster.

Batch signing and zipaligning. As requested, you can now sign and zipalign multiple files in one go. Just remember that signing won't work on system apps as you have to use the same signature as the original.

WorkAreas increased to 8. Pretty self-explanatory this one..

You can now rename your WorkAreas. If you want, you can now rename the WorkAreas to something that works better for you. So, instead of "_WorkArea1" and "_WorkArea2" for instance, you could have "_MyPhone" and "_MyTestRom". Have a look in the OP for more details.

Rezipping unzipped image files now works properly. It turns out I got the code wrong so I'm not proud of this bit but at least it works now.

More Easter eggs. Did you know there are Easter eggs in TMA? Did you know that only one has been found so far? Did you know that some have been in there for years? Hmm... :angel:

Oreo compatibilty. TMA v15 has the latest official apktool, smali and baksmali. Which means it can decompile and recompile Oreo apps (in theory) and it can deodex Oreo roms as well (also in theory). But, as always, if you're having any compatibility issues, let me know!

Currently there seems to be an issue with some versions of Windows running the EXE file you download. If you're having problems, you can extract the files with 7zip or WinRAR. I'm looking into other solutions but, sadly, this seems to be a Microsoft issue as far as I can tell.

TMA still trips some virus scanners. This seems to be caused by adb.exe, which some programs interpret as malware. Since it's an official program made by Google to let PC's interface with phones, I rather doubt it is.

As far as I know there's no virus or malware anywhere in the EXE files I make. I certainly haven't put any in there. But please do let me know if you're having any issues.

Head to the OP to download your copy of the Greatest Theming Tool Ever Made and enjoy!