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[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Modify Wallpapers in Gallery!

So I've seen this question asked and I have never read an answer. Please forgive me if I missed it, but I discovered it for myself while tinkering around with my poor attemts at modifying/porting themes.

If you look inside Lancher.apk (in apps folder) you will notice some files (.jpg) such as

wallpaper_beach.jpg

wallpaper_beach_small.jpg

wallpaper_blue.jpg

wallpaper_blue_small.jpg

...etc.

So I was thinking... why can't I replace those???

I found a few that I wanted to try out and signed the file.

I took johnowa636's ported GlossSuite (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=510475) and edited the Launcher.apk file. Signed it. Signed the .zip file. Updated my phone (with the new multitouch browser) and checked the Wallpaper Gallery. Guess what? The new wallpapers are in there! Now... I'm not sure if you can add new wallpapers on top of the existing ones or what... but all I did was rename my new wallpapers to match the exact names of those already inside. To be careful I also made certain that they were the EXACT resolution as well.

So... if you want to check out my new Launcher.apk (signed) file it's attached below. I only modified some of the existing wallpapers. They are all pretty lame so I didn't think that anyone would miss them. :p

http://www.4shared.com/file/102623527/40b48f23/Launcher.html

P.S. I have no idea what's wrong with the XDA site but for some reason I can't add links or attachments. So just use the link above. I'll try again later. Sorry.
[Android Themes] jdwme:
yep, we've been doing this in themes for a while :)
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Well... that's nice. I guess it's best to find out later then never. If I'm the last one to know about this then why do most of the themes all have these lamn wallpapers in the gallery? Who the hell wants a wallpaper of a freaking Jellyfish??? :confused:

So how about it? Can we simply *just add* to what's in there already? Do we have to rename them?
[Android Themes] JackD3ath:
Well, I can answer that one. It is very easy to set wallpapers from the phone, so it isnt necessary to include them. The other reason is space, with all the trouble of compressing PNG's to make themes work, I think most theme devs just figured people could find there own walls.

You have to replace the originals and use the exact names of the previous (original) files.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
So I guess that everyone either;

a) Like waiting for all their pictures to load to scroll down for their wallpapers.

b) Just don't have any pictures stored on there so it's not a problem. :p

Oh well... I'm happy with my new findings anyway. I also added some of my own personal mp3 tones to the update.zip too... but that's noob level. :cool:
[Android Themes] jdwme:
Some theme devs don't mind the stock wallpaper, I know Manups latest and my latest themes have replaced all the wallpapers in the gallery. I even posted it was possible to do this in the 1.5 h build thread, but of course no one reads every single post in that thread :D

You have to keep the same name in the wallpaper, the names are coded into the xml files, and you can't add to what's already there cause it'll cause the gallery to crash.
[Android Themes] JackD3ath:
I dont think it takes that long to load up. The device saves a thumbnail file to easily access all the images. Mine pop right up, and I have roughly 50 in there right now. Good find though. Its always nice to discover something for yourself, even if it was already known. Makes it more rewarding.
[Android Themes] Breach:
Default Android Icons

When installing a theme/skin, is there a way to keep or revert to the defalt android icons?

I like several themes, but I really prefer the default icons.

Thanks.

Rick
[Android Themes] MOONSSPOON:
These wallpapers are also higher quality. Adding a wallpaper through your phone from your sd card compresses the wallpaper, making it look god awful.
[Android Themes] Zarboz:
Really really would like to have the aero black theme for the haykuro g build..
[Android Themes] yblek83:
Your themes are outstanding randum! I can install them fine however don't understand how to get the wallpaper and clock to change with the theme like your screenshots portray.

Can you provide some assistance or point me in right direction?

Thanks!
[Android Themes] AndroidAutobot:
HEY! I resent that! =) playin =)

I concur. We DEFINITELY needs us some Transformers themes for sure! Again... I'm half tempted to look into how easy it might be to design openhome themes myself. I have too many ideas floating around in my head. If someone decides to do Transformers, can we get one Autobots theme (I personally prefer generation 1 myself) and maybe one Decepticons them? pretty please w/ sugar on top? =) much love to all the devs on here. You guys are amazing. =)
[Android Themes] Arioch5:
Ok I'm at a total loss as to why I can't get the application icons to update. I've tried simply adding a new img to the application package. For example, adding astro.png to the folder, that being the only addition. The image isn't even referenced and it won't install the application. It seems as soon as I do anything with the .apk file it no longer installs.

I know I can sign properly b/c I've edited a theme (frames folder), signed it and it installs just fine. Clearly I'm missing a step on swapping the applications icon.png file. I've read everything I can find and it all says to just replace the file. What am I missing?

HA HA!

Thread

That took me long enough to find.
[Android Themes] tehseano:
Edit the theme's yourself.

PLEASE use the search feature.
[Android Themes] tehseano:
Use PNG's, you won't lose quality nearly as bad as you would on a JPG or GIF.
[Android Themes] Dootuz:
I feel like an idiot. Thanks for showing me that :D!

lol!

Dootuz
[Android Themes] ChrisDang:
How long does it take for RandumAccess' themes to load? It's on the supposed-to-be blinking android screen---but it's blinking the title of the theme. It's been doing that for about a half hour now.

Did I do it wrong? (Just rename it update.zip, & Alt S.) I did my own before, but not of RandumAccess' so this question is just pointed towards how I should have, if I did it incorrectly, updated the theme.
[Android Themes] AndroidAutobot:
Been digging around for HOURS and HOURS and I finally NOW just found the elements of the build I wanted to start with in my discovery of theme modification/creation =)... pretty sure imma be doin this like crazy. Beginning work on an Amazing Spider-Man theme using my current build (ADPH1.5r3). Once I've made enough progress to be confident I'll post some screenshots and would be happy to share it with anyone interested in running it =)

If anyone wants to monitor my progress on this (as amateur as my image editing skills might be lol) you should scope my twitter (AndroidAutobot of course =)). Been postin pics on there every time I get somethin changed cuz I'm so stoked on this lol.
[Android Themes] Breach:
First, I did use the search.

Second, let me rephrase my question, is there a way to keep the default icons when I install a theme without having to spend an hour tracking down the proper files to modify a theme, signing it, etc.. or better yet.. does anyone have an icon pack of the original/default android icons? While searching I did see several people ask the same thing with no answer except for someone rudely stating "Search is your friend".

Rick
[Android Themes] hazeline:
Care to share

Hi, would u like to share your update file about changing just the notification bar? Thank You:)
[Android Themes] :
Cursive font for JF 1.5?

Anyone, how can I get the cursive font on JF 1.5 build, Im hesitant to try the old update file, can someone show me how, or if you have it already please link me, I would appreciate greatly.
[Android Themes] daveid:
I think I read through this thread carefully, but still don't quite know what I should be changing inside the XML/ODEX files for the white statusbar text and red clock text. I am looking to achieve this on the JFADP1.5 build. I know the files I need to modify are status_bar.xml and services.odex, but I am not sure what I need to change in them.

Any help? Thanks.

Would I be able to just copy those files over from an ADP1.1 theme that has the desired colors? I am going to try tomorrow, when I have time to flash my phone, but was hoping to get some advice first.

Something must have changed, cause if I try to modify these files I am getting a soft brick, and have to re-flash the JF stock again. I am going to make further attempts with a less modified file (maybe just drop the status_bar.xml into the framework and see how that goes), I did notice that the file services.odex does not even exist in this new build.

Nope - if I change the status_bar.xml I can't get it to work. Got the rest of my theme ported over, just can't get the text color right.
[Android Themes] tubaking182:
hey i like the jellyfish background, much better than a beach. i hate looking at my phone when it's snowing and seeing where i wish i could be
[Android Themes] frankwhitten:
Menu Item Text Color

Does anyone know which files I would need to edit to change the menu item text color? The themes ported over to ADP 1.5 contain only the image changes but none have the actual text color change for the menu bar (ex. Gloss Suite theme). I have searched for several hours and have not come up with which xml files contain the menu item text color information.
[Android Themes] Ryanmo5:
I delete all of them, never use them so just taking up precious space.
[Android Themes] duarterafael23:
matrix theme please....

i was just wondering if someone would do me a favor of making a matrix theme i really appreciate all the hard work you guys put into making all these themes and they all look great keep up the good work... i am willing do donate
[Android Themes] AsaSpades:
I had just tried this but renamed them as something else, and what do u kno, it forces close when I open up wallpaper gallery, but im gonna try 2 find the xml file and edit th@ instead, im jus th@ difficult :)
[Android Themes] jdwme:
In olderbuilds it was in resources.asrc in framework, but on 1.5 builds changes to that file have only caused boot loops so far, still working on resolving that issue
[Android Themes] AndroidAutobot:
So my progress w/ the Amazing Spider-Man theme is coming along aight =). I'm thinkin about doin either a Deadpool or Samurai Champloo theme next time through. If anyone wants to scope my progress on the ASM theme you can scope my Twitter. I'm Android Autobot on there of course. It's private but I'll accept any incoming requests
[Android Themes] johnnylicious:
Android Dock / Apps Background from Original Android System

Remember when they first demo'd the Android operating system, and the dev phone had this neat apps background and dock on the homescreen.

Why isn't that implimented into today's new builds (cupcake)

looks pretty neat, i know the new 3rd party home screen apps can do this, wouldn't it be simple for them to include this in the original builds?

Thoughts on this?
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
You have to keep the same file names as the originals if you can't change them in the appropriate xml file. I'm not sure which xml file though.
[Android Themes] crxtasi:
I think cause it looks more iphonish than anything and the fact that it doesnt looked cluttered. I like the clean center page of my phone from my background.
[Android Themes] 313:
Yeah it is pretty iphoneish plus no background real estate. . But I do agree it should be an option somewhere. . Hell the dock is what drew me to ahome initially
[Android Themes] AsaSpades:
Yea I kno, but I gave up on looking, and xml editing looks 2 confusing for me, so I jus renamed them
[Android Themes] ultra spikey:
auto-sign not working

I havn't messed with themes in a while. I just started messing around with my Aero theme for 1.5, and when I try to sign it I get an error message. It says...

'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Signing complete.

...any ideas?
[Android Themes] daveid:
Do you have the JRE (Java Run Time Environment) installed on your computer?
[Android Themes] ultra spikey:
yes I do...I even tried to reinstall it...
[Android Themes] AsaSpades:
autosign meaning what? u opened the .bat file and doing it manually or r u right clicking the file?
[Android Themes] ultra spikey:
I'm using the sign.bat file from the auto-sign tool. I don't know how to do it the other way.
[Android Themes] AsaSpades:
do u have the paths setup?
[Android Themes] ultra spikey:
I don't remember setting them up when I first started using the auto-sign tool. What variables/paths do I need to set up specifally?
[Android Themes] missxoash:
JF1.5 ADP default Picture Frame widget

Is anyone else horrified by the new picture frame? It's more rounded and fat and there's less picture space!

Is there anyway to change the picture frame back to the previous one? I know it's a small annoyance, but the ugliness of these has forced me to continue using dxtop which is slow and laggy on 1.5, but has the original picture frame.

Anyone know how to change it or want to throw together a widget?

Thanks!
[Android Themes] daveid:
I edited my picture frame, it has changed location to the camera.apk, the files you need to edit are : res/drawable/photo_frame.9.png and res/drawable-land/photo_frame.9.png

Mine are pretty much completely transparent, the files are 8bit greyscale, but I converted to 24bit color, and modified it from there.

Next I have to work on the music widget, as it is pretty unattractive also.
[Android Themes] khoaitaychienvn:
How can I change, just the font?

as the title, I wanna change fonts. Can u show me how?:o
[Android Themes] Stericson:
download the update.zip that I provided which returns your font's to normal. Now just replace the fonts with your own. Droidsans is the one you want to change.

The title of the post that has that file is "Restore original themes and fonts"

Stericson
[Android Themes] Kryptyx:
Changing the pullup menu...

I looked around and could not seem to find the graphic for the pullup menu, does anyone know where I modify this?

I am fairly new to this but I am a web developer and designer and have a lot of photoshop experience... So I wanted to start making some themes for my G1.

Thanks for any help.
[Android Themes] mannyb:
launcher.apk

res/drawable-land/

res/drawable-port/
[Android Themes] Meltus:
how do you edit the background of it, also of the notifications window? or is it that .9 file or whatever that messes up your phone? if so, how do you edit it properly? :P

so many questions :D
[Android Themes] rickyteddyb:
Where can i find similar buuf wallpaper

I'm trying to find the wallpaper shown on the buuf theme or wallpaper that looks similar. I'm also trying to find the android community evolve wallpaper. Thanks
[Android Themes] tampabuc2004:
Help me please

i was wondering if someone would be able to pull the UBCS logo from this with out all of the carbon fiber stuff behind it so i can use it for an icon.
[Android Themes] sWuRv:
I'll get it for you, gimme a minute.
[Android Themes] wergeld:
Wallpaper Q?

I have seen several websites out there with wallpapers, some are good most are meh.

My question is how to "squeeze" the image size to fit the android screen. The wallpapers are the right ratio in HxW but not the right pixel size. The image cropper app in Android is minimal at best. Do I have to resize the image in Photoshop before I put it on my phone?

wergeld
[Android Themes] tampabuc2004:
thanks alot
[Android Themes] sWuRv:
Here ya go brother, that will be ten dollars please. Nah, just kiddin. Good luck with the theme. I'm building my first one and so far it's a pain in the butt.

http://imageshack.us
[Android Themes] sWuRv:
It probably wouldn't hurt to resize the picture in photoshop instead of using the android cropper. The resolution of the g1 is 320x480. I think I remember someone talking about how the images looked clearer using some other program to crop them. Give it a shot and tell us how it works.
[Android Themes] tampabuc2004:
Question with themes and JF1.41

Now i just started buliding a theme how does this change stuff, and will my themes i have already downloaded still work or will they need to be updated
[Android Themes] momentarylapseofreason:
RC---->ADP1

What all do we need to change to "port" themes? I am using the newest JD ADP1 and want to use a theme only made for RC. I understand the signing part, but what files need to be moved/deleted/added?
[Android Themes] TheDudeOfLife:
I'm glad I am not the only one that can't figure this out with the current guides. I'd be happy to port over any themes once I figure it out.
[Android Themes] djind:
Use Wallpaper Set & Save from the market.. much better than stock app.
[Android Themes] momentarylapseofreason:
I frankly don't think it is hard seeing as I have seen themes ported in under an hour. Just don't know how :)
[Android Themes] Ryanmo5:
I would love to know as well. I am wondering though if it was easy how come the theme makers aren't making ADP1 versions? There are a few out there but i tried installing them and never got past the boot screen on any of them except trial by fire theme.
[Android Themes] TheDudeOfLife:
I think it is a matter of taking the theme and testing it and since the dev's are just making themes for whichever build they are using.

I'm just waiting for the autorotate/multitouch and su issues to be resolved, but I imagine we just follow the theme build instructions and repack the icons in the adp1 apks.
[Android Themes] RandumAccess:
i believe this is in a encrypted xml file that sterickson is working on getting to edit these xml's, if im not mistaken?
[Android Themes] missxoash:
Would you mind pulling your new Camera.apk for me? : )

I don't have the guts to work with the res files and what not...
[Android Themes] daveid:
There are a few other mods I have made to it, it includes some icons from the good old Blue Star 5 theme as well (camera & gallery), I can post it up though. There are a couple screenshots here for you to see, I created an update.zip with just the camera.apk, rename to update.zip and apply the normal way. I hold no responsibilities if your phone blows up, or disintegrates. ;)
[Android Themes] missxoash:
In landscape mode, is there blue around the picture??

CUTE BABY! btw.
[Android Themes] daveid:
Yeah the blue shows in landscape mode (and when you first boot up, the whole thing looks blue - don't freak out - it changes)...

Edit - and yeah, she is adorable. That's my Great-Niece, and every time I take her picture (which, admittedly, is a lot) she gives me this big wide eyed stare. It makes for great pictures.
[Android Themes] missxoash:
How hard is it to get the blue off?

This is definitely better than the stock, but I am such a perfectionist Nazi that I'm not sure how irritated I might get with that...

Apply it like a JF update?
[Android Themes] daveid:
I was hoping to get the blue around the portrait as well, but since that failed, I could try one with the blue removed. You'd have to be the guinea pig for it though, since I quite like the blue being there (just wish it was in portrait mode). Give me a few minutes and I can post another version you can try.

And yeah, apply like any other update.

Here is one that shouldn't have any blue, but it may not be as transparent. Maybe you could post a screenshot of it so I know how it looks?
[Android Themes] missxoash:
: ) weee. thanks!
[Android Themes] daveid:
NP - I have taken so much from this community, glad I can give something back.
[Android Themes] missxoash:
How do I screen shot? : ) ugh. such a noob question.

It doesn't completely line up completely on landscape, but the blue is gone and it it SO MUCH BETTER! Thank you so much.
[Android Themes] daveid:
I use the ddms from the sdk, if that sound foreign to you (do you have adb on your computer?) then maybe the screenshot app from the marketplace (though it is not free anymore). If you have adb on your computer, then in the /sdk/tools directory there is a batch file called ddms. If you launch that it brings up a GUI where you can see info on your phone and take screenshots.
[Android Themes] missxoash:
Let me try to figure out this ddms.
[Android Themes] daveid:
I can help you with that, double click the batch, you will see the "Dalvik Debug Monitor" launch. Left click on your phone in the left column (should have some device info) you should notice some info come up on the right and bottom sides. Then go to the "Device" menu and "Screen Capture" the rest is self-explanatory.
[Android Themes] missxoash:
Found my old .apk of screenshot. : )

Here ya go!

Thanks again!
[Android Themes] daveid:
That's not too bad, probably would be even less noticeable on a dark wallpaper.
[Android Themes] missxoash:
Not too bad? It's amazing.
[Android Themes] kscasper13:
Same Problem

I'm having the same issue. same error. i'm trying to sign a zip file for a font update that i created. i followed 1 through 4 on the signing.bat, made sure the 2 font files i added were renamed. added the correct path inside my SDK/tools folder for where i put my font folder. signed with no errors. yet it still doesn't work.

Andrew Script is the name of the font, and here's the folder if anyone feels like fixing it and uploading it back up:D

http://www.mediafire.com/?1mowwn2yltt
[Android Themes] tubaking182:
if you are ever hesitant to do anything just make a nandroid backup and then try it. worst that can happen is you get a boot-loop and have to flash the backup. but in all honesty i would bet that the old font updates would work just fine
[Android Themes] AsaSpades:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=471586

Start at where it says "Want To Setup The Signing Tool Manually?" But the right click resign does not work with Vista
[Android Themes] AndroidAutobot:
can anyone tell me which apk the Market icon is located in? I've been looking for it for a really long while now and SWEAR I've seen it while working on another icon but can't find it now that that's the one I want to edit =L =(

Oh and I don't know if it varies from build to build so just in case... I'm running Hv1.5r3
[Android Themes] AndroidAutobot:
location of clock in ADP1.5H?

Alright... I've been looking around for about 45 minutes for my answer to no avail. So please excuse me if this has been covered but I'm not certain whether it has or not because I've had a terribly difficult time finding my answer.

I'm currently in the process of building a theme using the ADP1.5Hr3 ROM. I can NOT find the clock ANYWHERE in any .apk.

I have a sinking feeling in my gut that the process to mod the clock on 1.5 is more difficult than what the guys direct you to do (since the clock doesn't seem to be in Launcher.apk at all, verified this w/ multiple variations of the 1.5 build).

So my question is this... is the clock found buried in the framework somewhere as it used to be? If so, where is it.

I hope the answer is not this second prospect... but if it is indeed not a simple matter of altering 3 image files as it was w/ builds prior to 1.5... can someone take a minute to explain the process to me? I'd much appreciate any help anyone could provide me. thanks =)
[Android Themes] daveid:
It is now found in the AlarmClock.apk/res/drawable/appwidget*.png
[Android Themes] daveid:
Vending.apk

res/drawable/ic_launcher_androidmarket.png
[Android Themes] :
I used the old theme file to change my font, then I would switch to the theme I wanted and the font would remain, but the old themes wont work for JF1.5 now I need just the font update file from the first post in the g1 fonts thread to do it, I just dont know how to create it.
[Android Themes] m0nst3rr:
Here ya go!

http://www.mediafire.com/?zbiz2drzm3j

Make sure you nandroid just in case.

Enjoy.
[Android Themes] hazeline:
Thank You

Hi, the notification bar looks great on my phone and thank you very much m0nst3rr for your hardwork. :)
[Android Themes] dpgc213:
will the above file work with 5.0.1h? cheers