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[Android Themes] Drizzy Drake Rogers:
Is there a way to check your theme without flashing it to your phone!

I have been working on a custom theme for the Hero but I'm constantly flashing my phone to see how it looks.... isn't there a way to check my theme without flashing it to my phone? like in the SDK or somewhere... can someone point me to a tutorial?

Many Thanks!!!
[Android Themes] nolageek:
Did someone merge the animated boot image thread with the general thread? That's totally retarded. Of all the redundant threads out there, you're gonna merge *these two* threads???
[Android Themes] kusotare:
Yeah, I'm going to send the moderator a note about that, because putting a tutorial in the middle of a 200 page noob thread is ridiculous.
[Android Themes] Six6Sicks:
Agree 100,000,000% The thread mergers are getting out of hand. Searching for an answer in 200 pages is Bleeping nonsense.
[Android Themes] jsapp:
Couldn't find your other post, but did you ever find a solution to the "can't find update script" error you said you were getting when attempting to add the new splash? I get the same. Best I could find was maybe Windows changed the / to \ in the path name.
[Android Themes] Pinesal:
Any pink or purple themes?

I want to install a theme for my fiance's phone but can't find any girly themes for her.

Anybody know of any?
[Android Themes] kyleds:
is there a thread that has a list?

hey guys,

I was wondering if there was a thread somewhere that has a list of ROM's and the themes that are compatible with them? that would be awesome if there is!!! because i keep searching for ones that work with cyanogen v3.4 and the JF ones disable the auto-rotate on the main screen :(

thanks for any help you guys can provide!!

even though this thread will probably be deleted in a few...lol
[Android Themes] Six6Sicks:
I "think" I might have fixed it, I used 7zip to place the update script in my new update I was trying to use, I got a new crap message: here is my other post:

So now I don't know what to do. Re-signing is getting very frustrating, considering I am well educated enough and I feel I should be able to do it.
[Android Themes] sonikamd:
although you're probably right and should have searched first.. there's a link to a ROMs db in the "Helpful Thread" in development. There's no DB concerning themes yet afaik.. but almost every theme states what rom it works on..
[Android Themes] sir*mez:
good luck on the find.... i had to custom port the prodigal sun theme and make it purple for my fiance!!
[Android Themes] kyleds:
thanks, i'll go check it out... just sucks that not much says cyanogen v3.4. lol.

the jf 1.51 adp ones work... but the ones i tried doesn't auto-rotate on the main page, only when a menu or app is open.
[Android Themes] mianosm:
I use CMv3.4 with Black Aero (rotating).

I keep retrying the zipping/signing, and it seems like I'm able to update perfectly fine, however I'm getting loops/looping on restart. Do the png's have to be an exact size, or can they be smaller/bigger than the originals?
[Android Themes] Mikey:
You dont Unzip or zip anything.

Just click to open the folders and drag the files out/in.
[Android Themes] mianosm:
When using 7zip to browse the archive, and dragging the png icons out, editing them, after dragging the files back in, it asks if I want to update the archive.

I would assume I do want to update it? Still looping.
[Android Themes] Pinesal:
Thanks for merging my thread with this monstrosity and ensuring I won't get a reply. Well done.
[Android Themes] edoroman23:
How to change the time color on status bar???

Does anyone know what is the file that changes the color on the status bar??? i want it to be black instead of white, i am using Aero Glass theme for JF1.51 ADP

thanks
[Android Themes] Mikey:
You're welcome.

You wont find girly themes for cupcake out from XDA,yet

Your best bet is to buy aHome and buy a girly theme for 1$ a theme.

There are a few themes for gals here but they are for older builds.
[Android Themes] kusotare:
oh, mikey, since you happen to be looking here and modding today, could you please check out the thread in the mod forum that noonski started about un-merging my tutorial that got put in this general questions thread when it wasnt supposed to be? I'd really like to get it back up in its own thread so I can stop getting people complaining that they cant find it.
[Android Themes] Mikey:
give me a link to what thread you are spoking about.
[Android Themes] kusotare:
noonski didnt give me a link to the thread (since i'm not a mod), but he said he'd bring it up in a PM convo i had with him yesterday. but here is the link to my tutorial that got merged into this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3952226&postcount=1641

took me 20 minutes to find it because as more threads get merged, it keeps changing positions. if that link stops working, search for "boot animation" and it should eb the first post by me in this thread.
[Android Themes] Drizzy Drake Rogers:
can somene please help, I have asked this questions over and over but have had no luck!!

I wondering trying to port the hero theme to a non hero build DO I ALSO HAVE TO MOVE THE XML'S OR just the images!
[Android Themes] samethsom:
Hello, i'm using openhome on the hero theme, and i was wondering if there's anyway i can keep the drawer instead of using the openhome drawer?
[Android Themes] crazy88:
I'm currently using JF1.5, build number CRB43. I am using the UK verison, are there any themes I could use for this? I tried to install the Gloss Suite theme, but realised it was the wrong version, and my phone went into the endless boot sequence.

Any advice would be very much appreciated, as I am very new to the root thing and theme-ing.
[Android Themes] Senorkabob:
What's the story with Ion? Why aren't any themes built for it or work for it?
[Android Themes] htcclay:
Hey,

Could someone point me to a theme that has no drawer tab.

I like to see my wallpaper. I am aware of an a theme for open home with no tab, but open home slows my G1 down a little too much.

Any thoughts?

Clay
[Android Themes] kyleds:
theme colors

why is all the good themes for cyanogen coming out in the glowing green?.... I love how they look but i wish one of them would be a blue glow. does anyone know of one that looks similar to hero or that echo echo beta2 themes, but with blue instead of the green everywhere. I tried the gloss suite and aero but it doesn't auto rotate on home screen and the battery lock screen isn't as good as hero.
[Android Themes] ProStreetCivic:
i would like to know if i could use the dialer from superhero v2 on thedudes 1.3 rc2 i like the features it has and how would i do such a thing thanks
[Android Themes] SteveTilsed:
Two questions still very new to all this theming.

First off what build number am i on? Is it CRB43? Of is it JF 1.5? or is CRB43 code name for somthing else?

Firmware Version: 1.5

Baseband Version: 62.33.20.08U_1.22.12.29

Kernel Version

2.6.27.00392-g8312baf jesusfreke@spork #1

Build Number: CRB43

Secondly, does anyone have any tips? Ideas for me altering the above build? I have trouble with the buttons. I have altered all of the other .9 files perfectly however when i try to alter the buttons they strech. I have tried copying some templates as you were from other build to look at size etc however this has not helped maybe to to copying from incorrect builds?

Any help would be greatly recevied.

-Steve

(stilsed1@googlemail.com if any body has some files they are willing to email over!)
[Android Themes] bahnburner:
in regards to the .9 pngs

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=481275
[Android Themes] r_dub:
okay can some one please tell me excatly what the launcher.apk does and if it includes the apps pull tab in it please
[Android Themes] avoulgarellis:
Status bar clock

Is there any way at all to get rid of this thing? Maybe if its not possible to drop it all together, how about we make the font the same color as the actual status bar? I just hate having to see it there in the corner all the time when i'm using the Clock widget.
[Android Themes] ProStreetCivic:
i've been looking and cant find a theme for Knight Rider (1980's) version can some one try to make one for the g1 that would like talk and say stuff like they had for the nokia 5300 :confused:
[Android Themes] just2good4u3434:
Changing Launcher Icons

Is there anyway to change the application icons in launcher?

I use Better Cut to change them on my home screens but it does not change the launcher icon,
[Android Themes] crotalusfreak:
You have to edit the icon .png's in their respective .apk's.Example unzip your launcher.apk go into launcher/res/drawable edit the ic_launcher_home.png however you want but it must stay the same size and remain a .png,zip it back up rename to launcher.apk instead of launcher.zip re-sign it put it in your update.zip in its respective folder(system/apps) resign your update and flash it.
[Android Themes] turboyo:
Im guessing your speaking of launcher dock? If you are you cant change the app icon because its a widget but you can install icon packs from the market and apply them t the docks. Open up the dock, go into the settings, and hit the little circle (dock) to the left of where it says text (where you would chane text color). Then you will be given the option to change it to anything in the icon packs. Beats having a plain old circle..
[Android Themes] xile6:
does anyone know how to make the Custom Style Lock Screen (Echo Echo Style) i like the screens but not that themes
[Android Themes] code72:
Hi 2 all,

i'm a new android user (G1) and for 2 years i owned an iphone edge.

I see here many threads regarding themes for various rom, and my (noob) question is:

why can't we change system files manually 2 change aspect of our android phones?

I explain you:

in the iPhone if i want 2 change color of statusbar, i browse my iphone system folder and i replace the statusbar png file and "voilà", i have the statusbar that i wanted, and this is valid for many other customizations.

Can someone explain me why can't we do this?

Thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english.

Bye
[Android Themes] kyleds:
how to sign picture into a rom

hey guys,

I'm learning to change/tweak images in cyan's rom, more like change the colors. but I am lost at signing it. even after installing all the programs, sdk, jdk, eclipse, gimp 2.0, etc. can't seem to get it :( here's what I'm trying to get the color too... keep in mind this is very rough
[Android Themes] mexpress22:
I'm a newb but I know that the main issue with keeping the theme consistent is the amount of work extracting launcher.apk's from all the many programs out there and designing icons for everyone. I don't know if its possible but can the launcher background be edited in a way that would overlay (say a glossy bubble or a translucent square) an image on the already made icons. This would essentially make every theme congruent for all user while still allowing customization. I don't know if this is just my ignorance talking. Please let me know as I would be thrilled to offer something, even if just a speck, to a community I've learned so much from.

The only difference between an expert and a fanatic is the willingness to commit.
[Android Themes] Nainus Dextrous:
As general as they get... must I use JF 1.51 US CRB43?

And that's basically my noob-ass question- I've got an HTC G1 and I have T-Mobile service (unlimited everything). I thought that meant I HAD to use JF's 1.51 US CRB43 if I wanted to use the most up to date ROM available to me... What then, if anything, is stopping me from using some other ROM... like one that has themes made for it that exist?

Thanks,

-His Most Dextrous
[Android Themes] bj@punk-in.com:
ya you can. Just make sure you use the correct spl and raido. If you have all that. when you switch builds make sure you Alt + W then Alt + S. I hope that helps.

also while i am making a post i would also like to tell you about SUPER G1. It is a little program i wrote for both noobs and for techies.LOL. This little program comes with all the basic builds and 30 fonts and 3 basic themes. It will also install a build from your desktop. It will install a theme from desktop also. XDA has given me so much I would just like to give something back.

Note: I do not take any credit for the builds. So dont give any to me. We did do all the themes on SuperG1. If we get enough people to donate there themes I would maby make a SuperG1Theme version.

View SuperG1 Page HERE

http://www.punk-in.com/super_g1.html
[Android Themes] G1StefanG1:
Hey guys,

Got a big problem making my own theme.

I used http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=471586 for manual, read it very often, but i doesn't get the theme on the phone.

I just want to change some pictures of apps and the wifi signal, i used this Theme (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=482799) for change and take the things off Dudes'Cupcake 1.3

I show how i do this:

Unzip Theme_update.zip

Go to the app folder

rename Calendar.apk to Calendar.apk.zip

unzip Calendar.apk.zip

Go to drawable and change the Screen Icon with one with the same name from Dude1.3Cupcake

delete Calendar.apk.zip

zip the unzipped folder with the new picture

rename it to Calendar.apk

Choose on contextmenu 'Resign APK'

So then i pack the complete package and zip it. rename it to update.zip, try to flash -> No Update script.

So i take the update_empty.zip from the forum and put my apps, and frameworks folder in, then i could flash it, but when i saw my homescreen i saw the Calendar apk, with this little gear-wheel if i try to start the APK it told me that Calendar.apk is not installed.

So im very helpless about that i think i've done everything right :o Could anybody tell me what i've made wrong?
[Android Themes] r_dub:
Are there any themes for ION other than Echo Echo?
[Android Themes] odecca4:
Themes for 1.5 Cupcake Build

Hi Everyone. I am totally new to this. Have seen some cool themes and wanted to install some on my G1, but i have no idea how it corresponds to builds here and wich will work on my phone. Most importantlly not sure how to install it. If any one can shed some light on this, point in the right direction i would apprecioate it very much.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Thanks
[Android Themes] mianosm:
1 Download the theme for your build.

2 Rename it to "update.zip".

3 Copy it to the root of your phone's SD card.

4 Turn your phone off.

5 Start up in recovery mode by holding Home and pressing Power.

6 Press ALT+W to wipe your device. (normally only needed when coming from one rom to a new one)

7 Press ALT+S to apply the update.

8 Press Home + Back to reboot after the update has completed.

9 Profit.
[Android Themes] G1StefanG1:
Any1 an idea?
[Android Themes] kidnoble:
just a quick question that I probably know the answer to. I'm currently running Cyanogens 3.6.5 ROM....if I add a theme to that...does that erase all of the shortcuts I've made with bettercut and all of the stuff I've already added to my homescreen?
[Android Themes] venkatarc1982:
Hero Transition Animation in Other Builds

Searched most of the forums and I was wondering whether there is any way to implement the Hero kind of transition animation alone [zoom-in / zoom-out] in other cupcake builds [like JF, Rogers, ION etc.].
[Android Themes] cal3thousand:
If you know how to dig through code, Cyanogen has made these changes in his ROM not too long ago. He has a link to his github repository on his ROM page.
[Android Themes] tiger013:
cant find a theme for ramjet7

I'm new to all this and need some help finding a theme for ramjet7. I've looked but as I don't kn what I'm looking for kind of lost can some one guid me in the right direction?
[Android Themes] bhilgeman:
I've been pushing different .apk's from different themes to basically customize Cyanogen's ROM without actually flashing an entire theme over the top of it.

I've been unzipping different themes pulling out what I like. Where is the notification bar? I want the notification bar from DDR Ophone theme but I don't want to flash the whole theme because it isn't specific to Cyan's ROM and it will replace his framework....
[Android Themes] Yahrghrr:
I've been digging through some of the code trying to find out how to change the number of apps displayed in the drawer. I'm trying to revert back to the 4x4 grid instead of the 5x5 in many themes right now. Which file controls the number of icons in the drawer? Thanks.
[Android Themes] youuishype:
how can i change my notification bar back to white, on palmpre theme?
[Android Themes] david1171:
does anyone know where i need to look to change the background color of the "clear notifications" button? i have looked around in framework/res/drawable. maybe i have just overlooked it but if some can help me out it would be great. thank you in advance
[Android Themes] david1171:
there are 2 main ways i can think of right now. either take the statusbar_background.png (found in framework/framework-res.apk/res/drawable) and place it in the drawable folder, or edit that same image with photoshop or whatever you use to edit images to make it white. either way you will have to resign your update.zip before you can flash it. hope this helps
[Android Themes] youuishype:
i found it, but then i dont know how to resign or anything like that
[Android Themes] david1171:
if you post your update.zip i can sign it for you and repost the signed copy
[Android Themes] brandenk:
How do I change the loading bars for places like browser and volume to a shade of blue instead of yellow/orange?
[Android Themes] david1171:
loading bars

the file is in framework-res.apk/res/drawable. its progress_horizontal.xml it also changes the color of the bar in the music app where music is playing and in anything that has a similar loading like bar. beagz told me where it was.
[Android Themes] maruutah:
LCARS vote!

I completely agree...seeing it on the iPhone made me super jealous..of the theme only - not the phone ^-^

Sorry for posting in "General", could not find the requests' thread..and simply wanted to second this!
[Android Themes] DMaverick50:
for the love of god, i give up

i just want the default g1 wallpapers,

i have scoured the internet and these forums. i know how dumb this sounds. I also have about 25 different builds downloaded from xda and cannot find them in there either. I am slow. Where can i get them please...thank you
[Android Themes] Rudeboiitext:
help

Hey I've been looking and reading...and i saw the thread where it explains how to create a theme for the g1. Im wondering do i have to install another firmware on my g1 now? From what i read thats what i have to do. Im not sure what to do. i have TheDudesCupcake.v1.3.RC2-signed and i love this rom. But i really would like to create my own themes. Yes i have read it once again but i need a clear understanding do i need to flash rc30 to my phone and create it 4rm there? could someone help me out please. ahyeababe88@gmail.com.
[Android Themes] david1171:
you will only have to reflash the theme you make. you can make a theme for the dudes rom just like any other. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=471586 this is ther thread i read to learn how to make themes. particularly the one by brandenk (post 6). if that still does not help or you need some clarification pm me
[Android Themes] offthatop:
Can someone please tell me where i can get this widget

Can someone please tell me where i can get this widget for a unrooted phone? PLEASEEEEE lol i got the one made by soem french guy lol but it doesnt have this widget....
[Android Themes] david1171:
this has been answered so many times. try searching next time. its weather widget-donate in the market.
[Android Themes] brandenk:
Actually that one is Beautiful Widgets, they are very close in style but only BW has the high and low temps.
[Android Themes] dom2684:
actaully thats the regular hero clock widget...thats my screeen :p

but the closest is weather widget -donate
[Android Themes] BSDADON:
well both brandenk and dom2684 are correct. beautiful widget imitates it well
[Android Themes] BigWorldJust:
Yeah that's the Beautiful Widgets one. Wish it had customizable icons :P.
[Android Themes] david1171:
sorry for my error. i have not tried beautiful widgets yet. maybe i should look into it
[Android Themes] jubeh:
You didn't hear it from me, but l3wish has included beautiful widgets apk in his rom. I'm working on skining it to look more like the original, (those idiots from pretty weather download the skin to your sd card and if you check it against the real hero widget pngs, they're exactly the same... thieves...)
[Android Themes] kusotare:
on the other hand, i'd love to know what font that is. what the font cant come up with a good match for it.
[Android Themes] memorylasts:
x2 i would like to know this also!
[Android Themes] kusotare:
found it.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4099190&postcount=680
[Android Themes] jc1337:
how do I make and sign themes with a mac? I am new to mac so the more detailed and in depth the instructions the better. I am getting to know my way around my macbook pretty well though.
[Android Themes] jugg2000:
Larger Widgets

Can anyone make larger widgets?

To be specific, can anyone make a large calender widget for the CM builds? The lerger widgets look better IMHO on the home screens instead of a bunch of little widgets all over the place.

I like the Hero widgets, but I am wondering if those size widgets are possible for the CMs.
[Android Themes] Barina:
How to change fonts color?

hi

how do i change the font color for buttons and for general knowing..?

see here..?

i designed a new dark button and the font is also dark.. which make it harder to read

thanks in advance

Barina
[Android Themes] david1171:
i, too, would like to know this. maybe a kind experienced themer would poke their head into this thread and let us know lol.
[Android Themes] Barina:
yea our savior :D :D
[Android Themes] modidlee:
I would go ahead and purchase weather widget donate from the market. There's an add-on that adds some cool animations too :D
[Android Themes] jrc_01:
Theme for Rooted CRC1

Hey guys any theme for rooted CRC1 - CM recovery 1.4.img?
[Android Themes] matthewboii:
figured it out
[Android Themes] bobbybooshay:
(theme idea) windows 3.1

Someone should do an old school Windows theme
[Android Themes] kyleds:
how big can icon be?

Hey guys,

I'm creating my own theme and was wondering what the biggest size you can make the icons in the status bar up top. Like the alarm, wifi, connection, etc. What size grid can it be, like 20 x 20 for example. Or does it not matter and it's automatically resized?

Same thing for the app icons too.
[Android Themes] bahnburner:
25x25 I believe.
[Android Themes] kyleds:
more questions...

Hey guys,

I was wondering if anyone knows how to change the password screen so that it's blue instead of green dots and on the browser so that when you click on something or move the track ball it highlights blue instead of orange. does any theme have this? If so, what files have to be changed?

Thanks
[Android Themes] roadrunnerx7:
where do i get a wallpaper from a theme? im not rooted, but i have open home and i got the htc dark hero theme(its AWESOME!) but i also wanna keep this other app that automatically changes my wallpapers.. i tihnk its called wallpaper switch. but if i turn that on i wont see the wallpaper that came with the theme unless i either add it to the folder, or i manually put it.. so im trying to look for the wallpaper so i can add it to my sd card

any help would be nice :)
[Android Themes] jc1337:
I searched this thread about something helping me with creating and signing themes on a mac but can't find anything. Can I get some help with where I should look? thank you.
[Android Themes] Faud:
Where is the wallpaper

If I download a theme, where are the images they use for the different wallpapers. I have searched many of the .apk files inside of the orignal zip but I cant find the wallpapers.

Thanks in advance and sorry for the noob question
[Android Themes] david1171:
there is a default wallpaper in framework-res.apk and several other wallpapers in Launcher.apk