yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] kakagi:
please help me:

here is the framework-res.apk file which i want to change. i tried with apk manager but not working in my phone may be im doing something wrong while compiling it.

if it compiled although im getting force closes while entering into settings volume tab etc.

so my req is pls decompile it and place the attached style.xml (overwrite it)into res/value/ folder and compile it and give it back to me.

i done everything but compiled file not working for me i am doing something wrong while compiling. so plz help!

http://www.mediafire.com/?smnvadqlauzelmv
[Android Themes] mehz:
what file do you gotta edit to change the color of the gray alphabetical bar in the contacts tab for contacts.apk?

i couldn't find any images for it
[Android Themes] gapipro:
How are this 2 popups called?

And can they be found by default in android?
[Android Themes] shreyskywalker:
Any idea how to change notification icons? I'm using GoLauncher/Stock Touchwiz ( unrooted!). Increasing the dock icons on it would be awesome too! And that music player skin?

Thanks!
[Android Themes] shreyskywalker:
Haha i was hoping you wouldn't say that since rooting sounds so complicated! But I have been interested in the MIUI and the other roms ( like the one you just posted! ) so guess I'll have to take the leap soon!

Thanks!
[Android Themes] damaged prawdukt:
Hello,

Just started looking at customizing my theme.

Currently I am using MIUI which means I have to work with .mtz files.

the documentation and such for doing custom themes and such for miui are all over the place, which is why i am just directly asking

anyone got any good newb resource guides and hints and tips?

the whole thing is a little frustrating.
[Android Themes] turemka88:
Hello

I have a small problem with replacing youtube, task menager, and fm radio icons. i cheked appfilter.xml but all code lines are good. How can i do that?
[Android Themes] thebeardedchild:
Just curiously, is there any where to get a list of themes that work on qHD screens? qHD is awesome and a step towards future screens, but for the time being, only like 2 or 3 phones have it (I have one of them) and most themes look weird on it.
[Android Themes] vapor_s04:
Hi Guys,

could anyone of you give me a link for a How-To-Change the notification bar. Would be nice! :) Thanks...
[Android Themes] dhirend_6d:
Can anyone tell me which XML file/line to edit in order to change the colour of the text in box in the following mentioned picture??
[Android Themes] 420buttface:
how do i change my theme/unlock screen?

I have just updated my OS to gingerbread 2.3.5 and its a nexus build. I can not figure how to change my theme/lock screen... I have done searches on root explorer for both "theme" and "lock" and there is no theme manager. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Android Themes] mloc33:
Nitrality from the market has theme chooser and theme manager in it, maybe you could try that?

Sent from an iphone
[Android Themes] nass1470:
hello all

can any1 tell me if it is possible to find an ANDROID theme done by PROBEX? I would like to be able to use something like that... weird signs, acid green color.

Please post a link if you can think of anything.

Thank you.
[Android Themes] 420buttface:
I tried downloading Nitrality.. I don't see a theme manager on here at all... closest thing is personalize, but I can't find where it installed to...
[Android Themes] mloc33:
They are there....
[Android Themes] Jobalaba:
I'm using Rover Lockscreen and Widgetlocker app and I have a problem with them. Once in a while the widgets in that lockscreen disappear when I reboot my phone. Does anybody know why this happens?
[Android Themes] xx_bluedev_xx:
Notification text color in status bar drop down

I have been searching and trying different methods for editing the color of the notification text in the drop down of the status bar. Alas, I have had many different results, but never have I changed said color. I am running coredroid 7.6, a 2.3.3 sense 2.1 rom. I have attempted to use the UOT kitchen, it wouldn't change the color, i have attempted to self edit the status_bar_latest_event_content.xml file with a hex editor to change the values as found in other XDA guides, none of which seems to work. Desperate for a solution. Any help would be amazing.

EDIT: I have been provided a little information that on the newer sense ROMS this has become much more complicated, nonetheless I am looking for someone interested in teaching how to do this
[Android Themes] etoy:
does someone know what image is the one in red square?

it's used only when installing/uninstalling apps and i can't find it.. :confused:

thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] thoughtlesskyle:
I'm pretty sure it is the title bar PNG
[Android Themes] mloc33:
It says you should have gone to Specsavers!
[Android Themes] chekuhakim:
will flashing the wrong theme will hard brick devices? any chances of that happening. I've my nandroid backup ready.
[Android Themes] mloc33:
Won`t hard brick I`d say, but it will make a mess of your phone, why do you want to do that?

Even trying another theme over an existing one can be messy if not done right....
[Android Themes] trdracer21:
Someone make a theme app

why doesnt someone make a easier way to add these themes like a cydia app on iphone that will be so sick!!! Someone make a store add all these things
[Android Themes] Jacek95:
Tab text color

Hello, does somebody know how to change tab text color (i'm running cm7)
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Didn`t do that since a long time, but from my memories it`s tab_indicator_text.xml in color folder of framework-res.
[Android Themes] Gunthermic:
I gotcha my man.. LOL

Added more, yesterday. Workign on the text Color change documentation now..
[Android Themes] Habarug:
Hello! Probably asked before, but could any1 please tell what is the png of that header bar in the settings and a few other apps. Attached a screenshot: http://attachments.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=703940&d=1314637144 At the screenshot it's grey...

Thanks in advance :)
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
That is activity_title_bar.9.png in framework-res.apk
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
If you have a nandroid, you can certainly restore to your last secured state, if it happens the Theme is really not compatible. If you have a working Theme on your SD, that covers all parts of the new (wrong) Theme, you can even restore by flashing the functonial Theme over the wrong one.
[Android Themes] TheShayWay:
Hey everyone,

I'd like to make some themes for Android apps out there.

Can anyone point out some good apps that can be themed and that are available on the Android market?
[Android Themes] KLoNe1:
I'm looking for it also, mine is certainly playing up:

EDIT:

It's

NOT

:

title_bar_medium.9.png

activity_title_bar.9.png

title_bar_tall.9.png
[Android Themes] adizz4:
How do I convert a CM7 theme/T-mobile theme chooser theme to work on a phone w/o CM7?
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Don`t know why you are quoting me, my answer was related to this post :D

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17092484&postcount=2768
[Android Themes] AA1973:
+1

I wanted to ask nearly the same question but in specific a how-to for porting a CM7 Theme to CM6?

TIA

MilestoneXT720 - CM 6.3.0 by MZ
[Android Themes] Pneuma1985:
can someone tell me what the name of the image is for the main background for the menu button? Where settings and personalize and all that stuff is...
[Android Themes] KLoNe1:
Oops, sorry champ! :o
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
menu_background_fill_parent_width.9.png and menu_background.9.png in framework-res.apk
[Android Themes] Pneuma1985:
thx man appreciate it
[Android Themes] KLoNe1:
YES! I found it! (wasn't so hard to find after all :) )

The file is named: title_bar_medium.9.png hidden all the way in the PackageInstaller.apk.

Enjoy! :cool:
[Android Themes] eniamg02:
2 questions

1: what images do I change if I want to theme (color) the status bar?

2:I've seen smaller status bars /status bar icons,how can I do that?

On aosp gingerbread rom.

Tyia
[Android Themes] toebee76:
Does anyone know how to remove the thin grey line under frameworks_res_status_bar_item_background_normal (notifications background)? I need to delete it or make it transparent.
[Android Themes] etoy:
yeah man,well done! thanks for this find..my theme is a step closer to 100% now :)
[Android Themes] kushion:
me too

can you post that clock or upload it please cus i would love the default clock wid around 40% transparency that would be great, thanks :)
[Android Themes] brandenk:
Kspec Klock

Ok, here you go. I included the original Kspec Klock, the face and hands with 25% transparency and the face and hands with 50% transparency. I hope you enjoy and please post your final product in case others are looking for something similar.
[Android Themes] qnzmental:
how to makes pics fit the G1?

i know pics have to be 638 × 478 in order for them to fit as wallpapers but how does one size down a picture that is bigger than 638 × 478 to this size?

I have a macboock but could probably get some one with a P.C to help me do this in case it is impossible with a mac.
[Android Themes] Ryanmo5:
That did the trick kron2, took out most apps, deleted market and browser cache then installed rusty metal theme and it worked to perfection! Thanks for the tip.
[Android Themes] spyler03:
Doesnt work.... No signature (9 Files), Verification Failed, Installation aborted
[Android Themes] nah0y:
Thx you sir :D
[Android Themes] manup456:
Where are you putting the clock?
[Android Themes] SpikeyKun:
Help with themes on v1.41

I've gone down to trying "only" those that are labled v1.41 compatable/supported and I still get the same problem, having to reflash 1.41 to fix it. Once I finish updating the theme (via update.zip in recovery mode method) and reboot, it stops on the "Android Screen" and loops back to it infinately.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I appreciate it greatly.:confused:

!Spikeu
[Android Themes] manup456:
What are the steps you take to install themes tell me step by step and i will try to help you.
[Android Themes] SpikeyKun:
1. Download (named.zip) file onto computer.

2. Rename (named.zip) file to update, then check propertied > details to verify its update.zip

3. Connect G1 to computer, mount, move file onto SD Card, Safely Remove device from computer. Disconnect G1

4. Power off G1

5. Reboot G1 into recovery mode (via Home+Power buttons)

6. Alt + S

7. Once update is complete, restart (via Home+Back buttons)

8. Pop my battery out and reflash 1.41 because of infinate loop.

Anything you can think of? Thanks for the responce btw.

!Spikey
[Android Themes] SpikeyKun:
Oh also I am using two seperate SD cards for these things. A 512mb that I upload the themes onto and use to attempt the update and a 1gb that I use to reflash 1.41 after it fails.

!Spikey
[Android Themes] manup456:
Your suppose to Install a fresh JF V1.41 first then install the theme and you should be fine.

Ive been thinking and i am not sure if this is the case with the G1 but when i made themes for the a1200 when a theme was installed and another theme was installed after, the first theme leaves a trail so when the new theme is installed it becomes way to big then gets stuck just like the G1. So i figured out if i installed a default theme before installing the new one it worked fine,kinda like whats being done by installing a fresh copy of V1.41 which installs the default theme. The default themes will always be smaller than a custom theme because most custom themes use high res graphics.
[Android Themes] manup456:
oops! i did it again.
[Android Themes] shadizar1313:
Where are you putting the Clock?

I was hoping I would find a post that had this question or a reference piece to it.

I am working with Randum Access' Umbrella theme and adding more icons and playing with it overall. I am new to the phone, new to Linux, new to Themes, but I have a thirst for knowledge.

I have looked all throughout the zip file and all of the APK files and I cannot find the Clock face anywhere. I know it's there.

Any help is appreciated.
[Android Themes] spyler03:
The File you mean?

I put it on my sd card. and rebooted it by holding the home and power. :confused:
[Android Themes] manup456:
Thats not how that works it needs to be put in the drawable folder in Launcher.apk and the the .apk needs to be resigned then either pushed to your phone using adb or by replacing the new Launcher.apk of what ever theme it is that your changing the clock to but even then the update.zip would need to be resigned as well.
[Android Themes] clorox:
would love a theme based off of Siro. Siro is a guikit for OS X, if need I will get some screenshots of it.
[Android Themes] ijoshx:
revert back to theme wallpaper?

well i had the L.O.V.E. bird theme and i changed the background just to see if i could and now i cant get any of the wallpapers that come with themes anymore :/

anyone know how to fix this?
[Android Themes] MontAlbert:
resizing wallpapers?

I have made a heap of wallpapers, and downloaded a few others- but for some reason when i click and hold on home screen, go down to wallpapers and pictures i can see the pictures no worries but when i select one it asks me to resize it!! The wallpapers are 640 x 480 so i am not sure why- even ones i have downloaded from android websites and not made myself ask me to resize.... i have attached a few to this post.

why is this? Am i doing something wrong?

thx
[Android Themes] tubaking182:
I too crossed this problem, it didn't bother me too much but after I wiped my phone I was able to get default theme wallpapers again. Maybe someone else can help better since most people don't like to wipe their phones.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
It always depends HOW MUCH you want to change, if you really want to turn it upside down, then first you need to recode the following files (you don`t have allo of them, since I have a Sense ROM):

SYSTEMUI

layout folder:

quick_settings.xml (only Sense)

status_bar_expanded.xml

status_bar_latest_event.xml

status_bar_preference.xml (only Sense)

status_bar_tracking.xml (only Sense)

values folder:

drawables.xml

colors.xml

smali folders:

StatusBarService.smali

StatusBarPolicy.smali

Your important png`s are all status_bar pngs in systemui plus (depending on the ROM) status_bar_item_app_background_normal.9.png in framework-res (for downloads)

You also need to adjust downloadprovider.apk (again depends on the ROM, only if there is RGB Code and not style reference to framework)

status_bar_ongoing_event_progress_bar.xml

Then you need to adjust framework-res

styles.xml (the event edits)

status_bar_latest_event_content.xml (for ongoing content)

Having said that, most of the xml edits are only necessary, if you want to have dark background and bright text in pulldown plus transparency (smali edits).
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Don`t delete a png, that will screw your apk. I would not make it transparent, it looks nice, if you just change this code in systemui.apk:

layout\status_bar_latest_event.xml

<View android:background="@drawable/divider_horizontal_light_opaque

to

<View android:background="@drawable/divider_horizontal_dark_opaque

That will make the line a lot darker, looks nice.
[Android Themes] toebee76:
Thanks for the info. The theme I am working on has transparent rounded corners for the notification items so it looks silly with a solid line under it. So I can just make a transparent png for it.

However I am doing this theme for the theme chooser app that cm7 uses. Is it possible to make the changes with in my apk? Or is this only done by altering sytemui.apk?
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
I don't use CM7, but if you look in the theme chooser template, I'm sure naming will be similar. So just check, whether the divider png is there.
[Android Themes] toebee76:
I found it. For reference sake its called com_android_systemui_divider_horizontal_light_opaque. Thanks again, that one was bugging me.
[Android Themes] mehz:
Anybody know why when i edit AndroidManifest.xml in settings.apk and put the apk back to my phone when i go to open settings it says "This application is not installed"

Even if all i do is open and save the manifest without changing anything it still does that. AndroidManifest is the only xml I've had this problem with

I've also tried clearing dalvik cache and flashing it through recovery
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
You have basically chosen the worst combination of *****es possible, settings and Androidmanifest.xml.

Questions:

Which Rom base?

What was you apktool version you used for compile?

Did you push the compiled version or the original settings and just added the new compiled manifest?
[Android Themes] mehz:
Shabbymod 0.9 for the galaxy prevail

I tried using both apk manager 4.9 and 5.0.1

I pushed it both ways, Still got the same not installed message
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Don`t use apkmanager for this mod, in that case only a direct compile with apktool 1.31 works (not even latest 1.41 in most cases).
[Android Themes] mehz:
I tried apktool 1.3.1 and had the same problem. gonna try some other versions and see if any work

maybe you can see whats going wrong

this is the stock apk and all i want to do is change

<application android:label="@string/settings_label" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_settings" android:taskAffinity="">

to

<application android:theme="@style/SettingsBackgroundTheme" android:label="@string/settings_label" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_settings" android:taskAffinity="">
[Android Themes] XSafire:
I'm relatively new to theming, and just had a couple questions.

There's some images in some of the drawable folders that I'm trying to edit that seem to be indexed (8bit png, etc). I want to edit these while retaining the transparency.

For example:

This (open in picasa) turns into this when I open it in photoshop.

Is there anyway to keep the transparency so I can change things like color? This is really annoying. (changing it to rgb doesn't do anything)

Also, I was interested in trying to change the transparency of the notification bar. Very similar to miui, if not exact. I know that the notification widget is located in the framework-res.apk, but I don't want to edit that directly (trying to create an app). Could someone explain to me how I can do this using the T-Mobile theme engine? I've seen it done with xml, and it just tells the theme engine to point to a different file instead of the one in framework-res.apk.

Thanks a bunch.
[Android Themes] Wolverin382:
best

i love "Red Remix" for cm7, can i get that on overcome?

i2theme_v103 - i recommend this one too
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Did you also define that new SettingsBackgroundTheme in styles.xml, since usually that`s not part of styles.xml and you can`t reference to a non existing style.
[Android Themes] mehz:
yea i added that, and the image the style uses

I think i'm about to give up on it :(

I've edited androidmanifest in framework-res before without any problem I don't know why this is being such a pain in the ass
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Install GIMP and then you don`t have this issue and can save them without background. I only use GIMP for that, since Photoshop has the same issues with indexed and heavily compressed files.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
You are not the first - but do you want a special background or only white or transparency? Then you can just alter the Theme in Manifest for example to @android:style/Theme.Wallpaper for transparency

I also raraely have issues with manifest, which I most oof the time change for inverted or transparent apk`s, butt settings is the only apk, that frequently creates issues. Can you perhaps upload the full error log of apkmanager or apktool?
[Android Themes] mehz:
I was hoping to get the background to be semi transparent. This is what i added in styles, and the color fill for settings_bg.png is set to 70%

<style name="SettingsBackgroundTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Wallpaper">
<item name="android:windowBackground">@drawable/settings_bg</item>
</style>

Heres the log from apkmanager, I couldn't find one for apktool

java version "1.6.0_26"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_26-b03)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.1-b02, mixed mode)
Could Not Find C:\Users\SS\Desktop\apk_manager_4.9\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/signedSettings.apk
Could Not Find C:\Users\SS\Desktop\apk_manager_4.9\place-apk-here-for-modding\../place-apk-here-for-modding/unsignedSettings.apk
I: Baksmaling...
I: Loading resource table...
W: Skipping "android" package group
I: Decoding resources...
I: Loading resource table from file: C:\Users\SS\apktool\framework\1.apk
I: Copying assets and libs...
I: Checking whether sources has changed...
I: Smaling...
I: Checking whether resources has changed...
I: Building resources...
aapt: warning: string 'sim_lock_settings' has no default translation in C:\Users\SS\Desktop\apk_manager_4.9\other\..\projects\Settings.apk\res; found: es es_US
I: Building apk file...

Do you know any other way to get it to be semi-transparent?

Thanks for the help btw
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
So far I only made it fully transparent by refering to Theme.Wallpaper style of framework-res, but I can give it a shot.

Edit:

1. If you are on GB 2.3.5 or Sense 3.5, you will have issues compiling settings

2. Neverthless I tried and it worked, but way different then your approach. I hacked framework-res to make it happen. The beauty with that new mod is, that now you can easily apply custom background to other apps to with a single style edit, as long as you use my framework mod. Since I`m traveling right now, I can send you the concept later.
[Android Themes] streety12:
Just a little question.. There was a thread where i can find "icons" for the statusbar for miui? Do anyone know where it is? Can´t find it anymore.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Here some screenshots - if you want semi transparency, you just need to change the png.

Settings with custom background - preview
[Android Themes] mehz:
that looks sweet
[Android Themes] nizar-t:
How to un-install mods

when I downloaded a custom lock ring for my sense 3.0, I found out that it's not an apk file, so if I installed it, can I un-install it later ? and how ?

please help me and thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] fergie716:
I have a question regarding icons.. I have a few icons I would love to use, however they don't really look right.. Some of them have rounded corners (which is what i want) while others in the same icon pack have sharp corners

Here's an example, the icons are C'UPS from Jackie Tran

Here is what I would like the icons to look like

And here is what some of them look like

Now, I found the C"UPs PSD on macforums and have been messing around with it, however I do not have Photoshop, I only have GIMP

So my question is: Does anyone know how I could get the icons to look like with GIMP and the PSD? Thanks for any help gents!
[Android Themes] JDR0iD:
This is what I been looking for...

What am I looking for to change text colour to white in lastest_event_content? Also my notification pull down I can't see my text at all I want to change to white, and on all pop ups. What and where do I edit and what do I change.to? This is my driest attempt....picture attached.

Also how to change pop up menu to black and text to red?

Thanks guys
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
That`s a very quick and easy styles edit in AOSP, but a lot of work in Sense ROM`s. I did that in a few Themes (Revolution, Honey HD, Code Red), but it`s a lot of work to balance the Theme.
[Android Themes] JDR0iD:
Can you point me to what xmls should be edited broken down mate please for....

Text colour of pop ups

Text colour of quick settings/notification tabs at bottom of status bar?

I'll try and have a go

Cheers bro.....u did well on your themes
[Android Themes] titoui:
@ he_stheone64 : your theme is beautifull!
[Android Themes] RollerCoasting:
Does anyone know of a nice clean, transparent music widget for a minimalistic theme?
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
PM has been sent - and btw, trust you forgot to credit in your Thread for using all the stuff from my original Honey HD Theme ;)