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[Android Themes] brigo:
I don't have valu folder...

I've just

- anim

- color finger

- drawable XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

- layout XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

- menu

- xml....

And not values :(
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
As I said - you NEED to decompile the apk, before you can see all values folders. Right now they are packed in resources.arsc
[Android Themes] djdeepblue:
How do I use icons? I want to use the Suave pack, they are in .png, how can I change the default app icons with these? I'm using LauncherPro
[Android Themes] Schneeder:
You want to hook up your phone to your computer and put them in the (Media) folder. I make new folders inside that folder for different things like icons, docks, etc.

Then go on your phone tap and hold a widget you want to change. Select change icon then choose custom icon then go to your gallery or if you have a different picture viewing program like QuickPic. Choose your icon and it should change for you. You can use Desktop Visualizer as well. Hope this helps.

Was wondering on how to theme beautiful widgets like so or if this is a different weather widget? Not looking for this exact weather theme they have but just how to do it.
[Android Themes] djdeepblue:
Thanks for your answer. I do that, but I only have that option on the Dock icons... i want to change the icons for apps! :)
[Android Themes] PhantomHacker:
If I want to create a flash able file to change the icons of a deodexex ROM for the galaxy tab 10.1. How do I go about doing this? Thanks.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
You can use metamorph to change multiple icons. Here you have an example for a MM script from an old Milestone Icon theme I created. Use it as a template, it`s pretty straightforward. There are many How-To`s for metamorph on Google.

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<themename>RevolutionIconMorph</themename>
<themeversion>1.0</themeversion>
<screenshot></screenshot>
<author>he_stheone64</author>
<authorweblink></authorweblink>
<phone>Motorola Milestone</phone>
<rom>All MS ROM`s</rom>
<themedescription>(Loads REVOlution app icons to phone)</themedescription>

<item>Bluetooth.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Browser.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Calculator.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Calendar.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>CalendarProvider.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Camera.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>CarDock.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Contacts.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>DeskClock.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Email.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Facebook.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Gallery3D.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Gmail.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Maps.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Mms.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Music.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Phone.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Settings.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>SoundRecorder.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Talk.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Twitter.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>Vending.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>VoiceDialer.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>VoiceSearch.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>WifiTether.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<item>YouTube.apk</item>
<path>/system/app/</path>
<description></description>

<notes>
ENJOY
</notes>
[Android Themes] PhantomHacker:
Thanks! I'll check it out.
[Android Themes] QNBT:
2weeks old android user, changed from iOS so im kind of used to the theme that iPhone uses.

My question is:

Is there a clone of iOS where you dont need to use MIUI? I'm using GO launcher atm but it doesnt change the theme when ure in "menu" (e.g. settings).

I've been searching for it so it's not that im lazy waiting for an answer.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] NguyenHuu:
Hi everyone, can someone tell me where in framework or which apk is the images relating to the progress bar? for example, when you press the volume rocker. I want to change the color for a theme. thanks.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
That is progress_horizontal.xml in framework-res. Just edit the last 3 RGB values, first 2 are outer colors of the gradient, last one the center color.
[Android Themes] petermunster:
Wich Theme supports SGS II Icons?
[Android Themes] QNBT:
to be more specific now, how do i change this interface?

Im using android 2.2.1 froyo.

i'd like it to be a lot cleaner, in other words id like to change the bg, icons and maybe the layout.

Thanks in advance!

h t t p : / / i53.tinypic [dot] com/t0j7cy.png
[Android Themes] Chris95X8:
Hey guys, I'm trying to make a theme but I want to start that theme from 0, nothing. The threads in XDA haven't helped me at all. Do you know a tutorial or something where I can learn?
[Android Themes] GatorsUF:
Questions about mClock....

1. for some reason I cannot get the background pictures to show up when using the MIUI theme xml...I have everything that was included in the zip in the same folder but it only shows the clock text with no background. It has worked in the past.

2. what is the advantage of chronotopia as apposed to mClock? I don't see any themes that are better than the ones made for mClock. Most of the chronotopia stuff is makeable with "make your own clock" or bobclock...
[Android Themes] Ryanmo5:
See here

https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AcdxIJRSH9ypZGZzc2pxNDlfMjdnazk4OHNxZA&hl=en
[Android Themes] JamesBlack:
What are the widgets for Clock and Weather called? Something that makes it real simple, and clean.

I've tried Beautiful Widgets, but can't find a clean skin.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
When you want it really clean, try Simi Clock:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.th.android.widget.gTabsimiClock
[Android Themes] NguyenHuu:
Hi, I need help with one more edit. In the notification bar, when you get multiple notifications, it displays a "badge" with the number of notifications in it. Standard color is red badge with white numbers. I want to know how do I change the color of the numbers.

If it helps, I am on motoblur gingerbread. The number color is black, I want to turn it white to make it look standard. This is for my aosp style gingerbread theme for the motorola atrix.
[Android Themes] Chris95X8:
I've read that like a million times but still I can't deal with those xml files. AXML gives errors and I cant understand anything in HxD...I'm desperate...
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
That guide explains the fundamentals, but is certainly outdated. You should either use apktool or even easier apkmanager 4.9 (which includes apktool) to decompile and compile xml. Then you should read a bit on the SDK site to understand Themes, styles, layout and drawables and how they belong together. This helped me to create a lot of new mods, invert stuff for the first time or finetune Themes. I know that most guys just look in threads for the right edits, and but it's way more exciting to figure these out yourself and create new stuff. So understanding the fundamentals is really essential and suddenly xml will be an open book for you. That does not mean it will be easy, and since the vast number of code in a Rom makes it still tough sometimes, but it allows you to recode stuff instead of only changing a few colors here and there.
[Android Themes] Chris95X8:
Very nice explanation! I'll do that. Thanks.
[Android Themes] zencoran:
I just downloaded a theme.apk from the marketplace, and although i love the theme, they made a few apps that i use(fadebook marketplace dialer) have a transparent background, as well as the status bar. Unfortunatly i have a high cpu usage live wallpaper, so opening these apps is slow. How do i change the transparency to black? Thanks!
[Android Themes] Asovse1:
I recently got into CM7 and that fact that it can be skinned in SO many different ways, and I started to wonder? Where the heck did the "T-Mobile Theme Engine" come from?

After googling, here's what I found (under queries such as "T-Mobile Theme Engine Origins", and other similar ones):

It's included in CM7.

That's it. Where on Earth did it come from? It's certainly a neat, useful, and definitely loved feature, but why the heck does it have a carrier's name on it? Did T-Mobile help develop the engine? Is it affiliated in some way to CM?

It's just some really intriguing breadcrumb I decided to pick up on. I know the answer will be worth it.

Thanks in advance for all your help, I really appreciate it.
[Android Themes] WeRigMathTests:
Hi everybody. I'm new here.

I've been looking for a way to add a GO Launcher EX style dock to the bottom of HTC Sense 2.1.

I love everything about HTC's Sense UI, except the dock. I want to have a small tray of 2-4 app shortcut slots and an app drawer button, just like Go Launcher EX, so that I can have one-step access to my third-party browser and SMS apps from any screen. HTC's Sense 2.1 has only a hard-coded app drawer button, a phone launcher, and a shortcut to personalization settings.

An added bonus would be if the icons had a little notification bubble overlay that would tell me if I had unread SMS of missed phone calls, which happens to be another function of GO Launcher.

I'm carrying a Droid Incredible 2 on Verizon's network, rooted and running GingerSense, at least until a root is found for the OTA GingerBread update.

If there isn't anything already made to function like this, I may have to jump down the rabbit hole and make it for myself, but that seems very time-intensive, what with having to learn how to code it all.

Hopefully my searches throughout the appropriate forums are inept, and someone has what I describe already made.

~WRMT

PS I wasn't sure if should have posted this here, or in an entirely new topic. I'm new here, so...
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
You might ask the devs in your forum, whether they want to port my Rosie on steroids, which besides features like transparent 5x5 application drawer incorporates a remapping option of the right shortcut (original mod came from the1wingedangel) . You can choose whatever you want for that button incl. a popup to 9 additional shortcuts. That makes life with Rosie way nicer. If they are experienced I can send both xml and smali code for that mod.
[Android Themes] Chaud Bouillant:
Question about making widgets transparent

I was poking around the stock Music.apk and was wondering what the best way to make the widget semi-transparent would be.

Anyone care to point me in the right direction?
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
You only need to adjust the appwidget_bg.9.png in hdpi-finger folder (depends on your Rom base). Ensure you either patch the .9 or create a new png 480 pixel wide (then it works without being patched).
[Android Themes] Chris95X8:
Hey, do index mode images play an important role on themes? Cuz I took some index images from another theme and when I wanted to change the colors with GIMP, I had to convert them to RGB mode. I made my changes and I saved them in RGB mode. Will the theme have problems?
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Not a problem -this only happens since many devs compress pngs to save space.
[Android Themes] PhantomHacker:
Can anyone point me in the direction of an example update zip theme, so I know what folders and everything to include in a theme. Hope that made sense. Thanks!
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Here you have an empty update.zip, that contains most important folders for a Theme incl. SDCard push for icon packs and wallpapers incl. update script.

Please note, that was made for Desire HD, so you need an update binary for your device, which you will find in existing Themes for your phone.

http://www.multiupload.com/THCTLMRDBU

You can also download full Themes from one of my Threads (see signature)
[Android Themes] PhantomHacker:
Thanks so much!
[Android Themes] Farva0412:
I think this is the place to ask, but is there a Launcher that Has only 4 Dock Icons? Kinda Like the MIUI and Samsung TouchWiz (not them just like them)?

I have a theme in mind but I need a launcher like I described.

I have googled but all i could find was a SGS TW Launcher, and I can customize that at all.
[Android Themes] Marbieskarb:
Hello there I'm trying to theme my tablet and I'm almost done but I'm having trouble finding out how to change the global text highlight color as well as the field select color from the stock orange. It doesn't seem to be any pngs in the framework-res because I've went through all of them. It may be a drawable XML that needs to be color modified but I'm not sure which one it is. If someone could point me to the right direction it would be appreciated. BTW I'm running GB 2.3.1. Here are a couple screenshots of what I'm asking.

P.S. I just used a browser for an example but anytime I select text (even in this writing using tapatalk the selected text is orange.)

Sent From My Dropad A8
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Look for textColorHighlight (TextAppearance) in styles.xml in values folder. I would also adjust textColorLink for TextAppearance and TextAppearance Inverse, since I also like matching link colors. In case you are on a Sense ROM, also change link highlight in colors.xml in values folder of com.htc.resources.apk.
[Android Themes] etoy:
does someone know what images are those two in red square? can't find them..

the first one is only the background of buttons,not the buttons!

the second one is the header of the installation screen.

thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] Lakshay Sethi:
I used the buuf theme for CM7 and applied it through the theme engine. For lockscreens i used zip themer and made the file and flashed it through CWM but still my lockscreens dint change. Any help?

Thanks in advance:)
[Android Themes] Marbieskarb:
Thanks for the reply but I don't have a values folder or a

styles.xml in either my framework-res.apk or systemui.apk. I'm using a Chinese tablet, Dropad A8 with stock GB 2.3.1. I have been able to pretty much theme everything else but those two drawables I haven't been able to locate from the screenshots. If you have any more suggestions please let me know. As mentioned, thanks for the reply. If permitted I could post both my framework-res and systemui.apk.

Sent From My Dropad A8
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Your values folder is inside resources.arsc, which you can see after decompiling framework.
[Android Themes] scherzox:
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I was wondering if it was possible to install the T-Mobile Theme Engine separately. I just upgraded my G2X to LG's official 2.3 update. I decided to do this because I had problems with all the CM7-based roms that I tried. I was rocking the Urban theme and would really like to be able to have it again. Any help would be appreciated.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
That is popup_bottom_bright.png in framework-res.apk, the other one should be title_bar_tall.png
[Android Themes] Lownita:
Can I use themes from this forum with a galaxy s2? Or do I need a AOSP Rom?
[Android Themes] etoy:
thanks m8,the first one is correct but the titlebar/header from installation screen is none of the titlebars in framework. i made all of them black but that bastard is still grey!
[Android Themes] TheMuffStuff:
I have a couple questions for gingerbread theming.

I tried changing the color in zz_secondarycolor..., which changed the color of the secondary text in froyo, but its not working for my droid charge, another question is changing the statusbar in gingerbread. Im trying to make it blue instead of the solid black, ive changed every statusbar_background in twframework/framework/and systemui, and its still black. Im dumbfounded.
[Android Themes] Chris95X8:
What version of Ubuntu is recommended for theming?
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
There is no common way to do that, since it`s different from ROM to ROM (AOSP, CM7, MIUI, Sense, Samsung). First question, are you talking about the top header or the background of the pulldown? Since you are obviously working on a Samsung phone (twFramework), you will most likely get the specific info in your Forum. I have plenty of experience in AOSP, CM7 and Sense, but never owned a device with the Samsung custom UI.

If it`s the top bar, usually it`s in systemui the statusbar_background.png, the background for pulldown for CM7 for example is the status_bar_background.png, in Sense ROM`s it`s a value in drawables.xml, so it might also be different in Samsung UI due to the additional TWFramework and customization of systemui, but background of top bar is statusbar_background.9.png
[Android Themes] AChep:
I compile theme with apktool (work)

I compile theme with eclipse (installed, but if i apply it - reboot forever)

What a problem? I use Windows 7 and SDK Android 2.3.3
[Android Themes] Laazyboy:
I've been applying and mix-matching themes on MIUI for a while now, but for some reason the taskbar or notification bar always looks the same with the exception of the icons. However, when I pull down the notification bar, the taskbar suddenly becomes "themed." Like when I'm using an iPhone theme for MIUI, the taskbar is usually black with white icons, but when I pull down the bar, it changes to white and the icons become blue. Is this a bug, or have I just been applying themes the wrong way? (using .mtz files, btw). Thanks!
[Android Themes] medicmcripps:
uninstall skins

htc evo 4g shift

how do i uninstall skins/themes in the update android it is taking all the space on my phone and i cant find a way to uninstall them and get rid of them
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
Skins are in system/app and you can delete these via adb or easier with Root Explorer.
[Android Themes] Chaud Bouillant:
I would like to modify the notification power widget background (the one right under the status bar in CM7) and the app notification background + text.

Can anyone be so kind as to point me in the right direction?

Thank you!
[Android Themes] mehz:
What would i have to change in phone.apk to change the in call layout from the 2 sliders and slide up keypad to buttons similar to This?

Phone is Samsung Galaxy Prevail with Froyo
[Android Themes] R3D X:
*nvm making a thread since no one seems to care :)*
[Android Themes] fergie716:
So I have been trying to make a transparent notification drop-down menu for a Kingdom Port to the EVO..

The ROM is HERE

The Kingdom port is Sense 3.0 and I have been having a hard time in general getting anything done to be honest.. I was able to get some small stuff themed (overscroll effect, battery mod) but this transparent drop down is a PITA

I'm pretty sure the files that need modding are in SystemUI.apk.. I have decompiled it (apktool) and had a look around and compared it to a themed status bar for a previous build.

Can someone point me in the right direction as to which files need to be modded? Someone told me just to copy/paste from a previous theme, however I would like to know which files just for future reference.

Thanks for any help guys
[Android Themes] ozhone:
Is there any way to change the dark.theme for the light.theme for default (Im using a Sensation)? Its easier for me to read with that combination
[Android Themes] Rich_macabre:
Hello,

I have been using some themes on my Samsung Mesmerize for a few months but I have found myself wanting more options to change certain things, fonts, lock bar etc. I heard i need to root my device but i currently pay for insurance on my phone and im sure something like that would void my warrenty and/or insurance. Could anyone shed some light on this matter for me? and possibly link me to a good Rooting beginner guide?

Thank you.
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
It depends how flexible you want to be. If you just want basic alpha channel control about the grade of transparency, then it`s enough to edit the following files:

values folder:

drawables.xml

<item type="drawable" name="list_item_background">#00000000</item>

00 would be 100% transparent, but you can use any given alpha value between 00 and ff, just like you prefer (77 could make sense for semi).

smali folders:

StatusBarService.smali change const/4 v5, 0x2 to const/4 v5, -0x3

StatusBarPolicy.smali - change const/4 v5, 0x2 to const/4 v5, -0x3

If you want more complex changes, dark notification background with bright text and full control over the background incl. gradients (with png background) and even have a separate background for quicksettings (that`s what I prefer, I add an additional background), there are more files you need to edit:

layout folder:

quick_settings.xml

status_bar_expanded.xml

status_bar_latest_event.xml

status_bar_preference.xml

status_bar_tracking.xml

values folder:

drawables.xml

colors.xml

smali folders:

StatusBarService.smali

StatusBarPolicy.smali
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
It would be nice, if it`s that easy system wide (you create plenty of white on whites and black on blacks), but for some individual apps you can do it, but you need a bit coding experience. Also the way to succes is unfortunately different from app to app.

In some apps you can change the default Theme references to Android framework in Android Manifest.xml plus a few layout xml`s. (like vending)

In other apps the Theme references need to be changed in styles.xml plus a few layouts (like gmail, in that case even smalis)

The toughest ones are complex apps like google+ or Facebook, where you need to edit appr. 100 different background and text view definitions in layout xml`s.

So better think twice, before you go that long road...
[Android Themes] kbralusaf:
Beautiful Widgets

Anyone know how to fix the skins for beautiful widgets to work aft download and install..Downloaded various packs from some wonderfully talented XDA authors but everytime In isntall them and try to run them I get a this skin is corrupt please download and install message.

Any thoughts...Thanks
[Android Themes] nitinvaid:
How to port one device theme to other device
[Android Themes] he_stheone64:
1. Ask the dev for permission

2. Check which xml and smali changes have to be done and execute with unthemed apk

3. Shift all pngs from original Theme to the new version with Theme Porter (check first, whether there are any -v4 folders in old Theme apk as a result of compiling with old 1.31 apktool)

4. Finetune the Theme, since rarely other devices have exactly the same structure and you will pretty sure adjust some png and xml after testing the first result
[Android Themes] supetawesomedude:
Notification Icon Mod

Hey everyone,

I'm running a nice dark MIUI theme for CM7.1, but I also like chompsms. Well let's face it, their notification icons reaaalllly stink. Anyway, would it be possible for me to find another .png file and use that as a notification icon? Sorry, kind of noob to metamorph, theming, etc. Any instructions would be very much appreciated. I have uploaded the desired notifaction icon, and a stock chompsms v 5.15.apk. Thanks!
[Android Themes] chiggah:
i just got my SGS 2 about a week ago

Coming from an iOS user, I am learning the android and i have just flashed my ROM to Lite'ning 5.0 for better speed and battery

Now I want to theme my phone starting from the lockscreen. Which theme manager software should I use ?
[Android Themes] R3D X:
Widgetlocker is a themeable lockscreen app.....

Okay so I'm making a cm7 theme but I have a problem. When pressing any word object button stuff I have the original orange hightlight but there's a blue line going through the middle. Pls help
[Android Themes] Lt.Fury:
there are loads, but widgetlocker is the best