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[Android Themes] Binary100100:
The best way to deal with the .9 files is to modify them at the source and then compile it using Eclipse if your using windows. Then take the png files from your finished project and move them to replace the ones for your theme. You probably won't be able to use the finished apps themselves from Eclipse because based on my experience with modifying the Launcher app... it won't work. It gives you a lot of compiling errors.

So recap.

Download the source (cyanogen's github) for whatever you want to theme.

Modify the .9.png files with your favorite tool.

Create a new Android Project with Eclipse and use Cyanogen's source.

Move the modified .9.png files to replace the ones in the source.

Export to an unsigned project (or whatever it says)

Unzip the new apk file and pull out your modified .9.png files.

Put them in your apk file that you want to theme

Re-sign and flash.

See? Easy huh? But very time consuming which is why I'm reluctant.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
What spl are you using?

Which one(s) did you download and try to flash?

Did you try a

No Lockscreen

version first and immediately try the flashing the lockscreen or did you allow the phone to do a full boot up then restart and tried the lockscreen afterwards? I would suggest flashing a No Lockscreen version and letting the phone boot. If that works then reboot and try the lockscreen mod. If that doesn't then we may have a problem with it. But I need you to troubleshoot for me.
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
I've seen you mention the SPL more than once since your update to 1.7. Should I hold off flashing your new theme, or since I use the regular lockscreen and regular launcer, I'll probably be fine?
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
You should be alright with the Hard SPL/Eng SPL but I can't be sure of the stock SPL. My device has the Danger SPL so what flashes for mine may not flash for yours. Hey... try it anyway and if it doesn't work just restore.
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Version 1.6 of your theme worked fine for me with the stock SPL, so I'll try it now and let you know. [crosses fingers]
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Wait wait wait. WHAT?

This whole time I thought I had to use eclipse to modify/create .9's

Anger arises from deep within...

Wow, thanks for that easy explanation. I wish I had saved those .9's that I modified with photoshop the other night now...

Update, I just tried to use eclipse and it confuses me. Don't know what I'm doing with it. Need to read some more how to's before I can create anything with eclipse.

Until then, I'll continue to switch .9's around when the time comes and modify the .png's...
[Android Themes] rockin206:
I'm running:

ROM - Cyanogen 4.2.14.1 over Defanged DRC83

RECOVERY - RA-dream-v1.5.2

SPL - Haykuro's 1.33.2005

RADIO - 2.22.19.26I

I tried loading Mod, boot, then flash theme, boot, blackscreen.

I tried loading Mod, theme, lockscreen, then boot, black screen.

I tried loading Mod, theme, boot, everything loaded, flashed lockscreen, black screen.

I then tried same as last steps but after flashing theme, black screen this time.

I tried reflashing everything(radio, spl, DRC83, Mod) but as soon as I add theme, black screen.

I downloaded the updated first post zips, without advanced launcher, and even tried zips from your actual new post for the theme. I'm confused since it worked once with flashing the Mod, and theme at once but now it doesnt work at all.
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
All seems good! Thanks for the hard work!

How do I go about enabling the BLUR animations? Or are they there by default?
[Android Themes] neok44:
is there anyway that i could just install the black notification bar and nothing else?
[Android Themes] |Tch0rT|:
Hey man no worries! I mostly like the blue highlights etc because I've noticed I tend to like the blue backgrounds/wallpaper. It's not a big deal though since the green really isn't on the screen long anyhow. I'm not familiar with the Hero so I didn't know green was part of it. Regardless it's better than the stock Orange (bleh!).

So I'd like to say, Thanks for probably the best visually appealing theme I've seen on here yet!

Ryan
[Android Themes] philosophics:
You want blue? Well say no more...

Change the green to blue

Just flash it on top of what you have.

Shouldn't change anything else...
[Android Themes] phantomzer0:
Hey Binary, I was just wondering if you had a version with the original hero icons, instead of the stock ones. Just wondering! ;)
[Android Themes] |Tch0rT|:
That didn't work for me. :( It would just hang at the T-Mobile G1 screen. I let it sit for a while but I eventually had to remove the battery and go into recovery mode and flash the original theme again.

Ryan
[Android Themes] philosophics:
I might have to re-work some stuff in that. I just wanted to throw it out there cause someone asked.

Worked for me.

Try this till I push a fix

This works and I can vouch.

Only problem is blue doesn't go across all of the pulldown in cm updater

Anyone wanna fix it for me and tell me what was wrong would be nice cause I don't know what file is wrong...
[Android Themes] Karolis:
Just apply this metamorph icon pack http://android-stock-theme.googlecode.com/files/Hero-Icon-Pack-v1.0.zip
[Android Themes] Karolis:
I think those widgets aren't on the market after all. The ones that I've linked to are similar, but not the same.

However, I found where you can get them on XDA :D It was Manup, not Moonspoon :) --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=540214
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Wow... gone for half a day and...

... I have some catching up to do. :D

Make sure that you change the png files in the source. They are easily identifiable by the black markers around the images. These are the guides so that the .9.png files can reshape themselves. If you mess with the guides (the black marks on the outside) it will not work. Just a heads up.

I really don't know what to tell you. Maybe get a logcat and put it up here? Try clearing your data... or it could be your ext partition or a corrupted sdcard. Hell... it could even be an app that is conflicting.

Clear your data... try again. If you still get the same thing then backup your ext partition and wipe your ext partition. If you are still having the same issue then post a logcat and I'm sure someone can help figure it out for you.

They are enabled by default but you may have to turn them on in Settings and/or adjust them in Spareparts.

You can try using my metamorph and removing all the png files that you don't want flashed. Then it should work. Never tested the metamorph though. Let me know how it works.

Thanks! I knew it was one of those bomb ass devs! Credit to Manup! And yeah... I think he updated the images a bit... but I just prefer the ones that I have so I never bothered to install the new ones. If it's not broke... don't fix it. :cool:
[Android Themes] midkemia:
Hi

So this is my first post on xda...

Ive managed to install cyanogen's image on my perfect spl vodacom 32a phone. I had a few issues, but nothing google couldnt fix.

Ive been playing around with all the different apps, and trying to get my phone looking the way I want.

I installed your theme, and the base of it looks really neat and tidy. The only issue I am having is that I cant see the main widget, with the hero style clock. Was this something I did incorrectly?

The phone is working perfectly otherwise, and im using the "CM-42141_CHM_BinaryRelease+AdvLaunch" file.

*edit* In the dialer - why does it not lookup the initial number, eg. you type in 082 and it brings up the numbers that start with 082. I know that when I first got the phone, before I flashed it, it would lookup the number.
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Hey mang, how do I cahnge the default home screen #?

I use chm_binaryrelease+reglaunch...
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
If you are trying to modify the Launcher from source you can't use Eclipse. It must be done with Linux.

I would use Ubuntu 9.10 and make sure you have Java5 NOT 6 installed.

Here is what I did for 7 screens:

Then go to Launcher.java and edit this to get nine screens:

static final int SCREEN_COUNT = 5;
static final int DEFAULT_SCREN = 2;

to

static final int SCREEN_COUNT = 7;
static final int DEFAULT_SCREN = 3;

then open the layout-land and layout-port files and edit the Launcher.xml files with:

launcher:defaultScreen="3">

<include android:id="@+id/cell1" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />
<include android:id="@+id/cell2" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />
<include android:id="@+id/cell3" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />
<include android:id="@+id/cell4" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />
<include android:id="@+id/cell5" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />
<include android:id="@+id/cell6" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />
<include android:id="@+id/cell7" layout="@layout/workspace_screen" />

then

make Launcher

I then sign it with test keys and add it to an update.zip file.

Apply it and reboot.
[Android Themes] philosophics:
That's a lot to take in.

All that just to change the default homescreen #...

I have copied your explanation and will try this after sleeping...
[Android Themes] midkemia:
So I just wiped my phone, went back to .13 then installed .14 and installed the theme.

just wondering where the cool hero main widget is?
[Android Themes] neok44:
i'll give it a shot, thanks!
[Android Themes] rockin206:
Hey thanks for the reply, the MOD started giving me a black screen also, I dont know what the deal was, I wiped everything, formatted my sd, reloaded bootloader, reflashed everything, still black screen every time. After 6 hours of struggling with it, I finally tried to use the CM Updater, and to my surprise, it actually worked! I have it all updated, with the MOD and your theme, and the lockscreen, I'll live to fight another day lol. Thanks for all your hard work!:)
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
will be releasing three updates both based on binary101000 big thanks once again makin this a community effort one is the base theme without the lockcreen mod by sterricson and one is for the addon lockscreen also a seperate update for adding manups widgets all flashable only included apps that arnt on the market untested as soon as they are tested ill add it to the first post
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
That widget is not included with the theme. Beautiful Widgets in the Market used to be an exact clone, but was forced to change because of a C&D letter from HTC. The dev is awesome though, and has updated the app with a slightly different design with skin support added (there's currently at least 30 community-developed skins to choose from). I would highly recommend it!
[Android Themes] neok44:
just tried the metamorph version and it wrecked the whole phone. Just kept bringing up force close messages.

thank god for nandroid
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
Please test these for me here they r:

http://fubu.googlecode.com/files/Nabzihero4.0base.zip

http://fubu.googlecode.com/files/manupwidgets.zip

http://fubu.googlecode.com/files/Nabzihero4.0lockscreenadd.zip

Once Again Big Thanks to Binary101000
[Android Themes] lowlife546:
i couldnt get the metamorph to work either but didnt wreck phone.
[Android Themes] midkemia:
Many Thanks!
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Thanks for letting us know. I guess it still needs work.

Over a hundred downloads (for all versions) and you are the first person to say that it didn't work. Then again... you were the first person to give feedback with it.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Yeah yeah... where would you all be without me? :p
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
Hi again man, any chance you could zip me up the Green Power Control widget? I'm trying out a few bits. Cheers!
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
What are you talking about? It's already in the theme. The Power Control Widget is built into the Settings.apk file.
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
New Updates Tested and Released........
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
I know, I tried extracting it without success - I'm looking to use it in another theme for my friends G1 because he only has it with blue, not green.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
I don't think you realize how difficult you're making this and how easy it really is.

Just use the entire Settings.apk file. /system/app/Settings.apk

That's all there is to it.

Just know that the Settings.apk file is different for the Stericson's Lockscreen version.

So if this other them has the Stericson Lockscreen then you use the Settings.apk file from my Stericson's Lockscreen theme. That's all there is to it.
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
Thanks for that. Is it extractable from the rom.ZIP itself? I'm in the middle of reflashing (to get my EXT3 and swap functional) so I'm only looking for the Power Control widget itself. Cheers!
[Android Themes] neok44:
no problem. really wish it did work because i'm dying for a black notification bar on my phone. hate the white one.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Why would you take the Settings.apk file that is unthemed from the rom to use? That doesn't make sense to me.

This is very easy. To get the custom Power Control Widget with green on it instead of blue all you need to do is use the Settings.apk file from one of my themes. If the theme that it is going to has the Stericson's Lockscreen then use the one from HERE. If the theme just has the standard lockscreen then use this one HERE.

Just open up the zip and open up the folder that says "app".

Inside the folder is Settings.apk

Copy it to your desktop.

You can just put that file in your other theme and re-sign the theme.

Please search to know how to sign zip files. I'm not letting you in on that secret of mine.
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Binary, a couple requests for your next release:

- remove the old Alarm Clock app as it now seems redundant

- update several app icons to the new Eclair version (Market, Google Talk, Gmail, etc)

Thanks for all your hard work! :cool:
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
That's what I'm talking about!

This type of requests are what I like to see... not add HTC Music, not make blue version, not change animation, etc.

This request will very likely be implemented for next release.

Definitly the old Alarm Clock will be removed.

Changing the other icons... very likely.

Not sure about Market though. The last time that I attempted to change or modify the Vending.apk file I broke it. It would download but not install anything. I'll give it another try for next time. Thanks for your input.

Other ideas would be to remove the following from the theme because I doubt that I will actually change them in any way:

amazon mp3

Global Search.apk

Google Maps

Package Installer

SpareParts (maybe)

Street.apk

Superuser.apk (maybe)

TelephonyProvider.apk

Term.apk

Vending.apk (I'll try)

YouTube (I'll try)

Some like YouTube and Market I'll attempt to change and hope that nothing breaks since they are usually updated by Google on their own (like Market v1660) and since I don't have the source for these... I will not even bother changing the .9.png files. For the sake of simplicity I might even check some other themes out there to get some ideas.

Remember folks... I work at least 12-14 hours a day and I don't alway feel like rushing to get this stuff done so be patient. Thanks again.
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Totally understandable. I suppose it will be quite a while before Cyanogen releases a new update anyway.
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
Haha cool, really appreciate your help :)
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Binary100100 CHM version for xROM Eclair 1.1

If you don't know what xROM Eclair 1.1 is then you're probably not getting out as much as you should.

I took an hour or two out of my slow night at work and made a Binary100100 CHM version and I used Nabzilla1990's version as a starting point.

I added Blur animations since it was such a popular request for CM CHM-4.2.14 and made a few adjustments to the framework. I didn't feel like changing up the status bar because the one that you see (or will see) is a .9.png file. I really hate those dreaded things.

EDIT: On Feb 8, 2010 at ~0130 hours, I made some small modifications. The status bar is now Hero black and not xRom dark-black. I also added some Hero green to the dialer and contacts. A few other minor changes I think too. Hardly noticeable though. May not be worth reflashing.

WARNING:You must Have The Correct Radio and Latest SPL! You can find them here (RADIO MUST BE INSTALLED FIRST)

I understand the risks involved and shall not in any way hold anyone except for myself responsible for downloading and installing the xROM Eclair 1.1 rom and that I have read the information and instructions pertaining to the rom before downloading. I will also direct all questions regarding the rom to the appropriate thread located here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=5267953#post5267953 and I am aware that this is not a themed update file but an entire rom and that I meet the standards listed on the appropriate thread and made a nandroid backup prior to installing. Also if later this does mess up my device and I try blaming it on anyone besides myself I will voluntarily hit myself in the head with a hammer because I deserve it!

I AGREE! to the statement above and to hold only myself responsible for any negative results that this file may cause.

Also... if you are wondering what the main clock widget is in the first picture it is Weather Widget -Donate. Please don't ask.

Also... I've had difficulty with some widgets working in this rom. I can't help it. Don't mention it to me.

Also... in the first picture I am using Gmail Unread Count widget that I downloaded from the Market. Don't ask me about that one either.

Finally... any other stupid questions that are not related directly to this themed ROM I will leave a burning paper bag filled with dog crap on your front porch and ring your doorbell!
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Looks good! I don't think I'll be switching from CyanogenMod anytime soon, but it's nice to know the Sense look is now available for a good Eclair ROM.

I'm not sure why the Danger SPL is required for this theme and not the CM theme, but I hope your CM theme continues to support the original SPL as I'm not sure I'm willing to risk bricking my device.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Because it requires ~89 mb of system storage for installation.
[Android Themes] damnmad:
CONFIRMED WITH ROGERS' RADIO (3.22.20.17)

Using bcrook kernel, FLASH THE THEME FIRST, THEN THE KERNEL. Otherwise it wouldn't work. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU lookin great. long live binary :)

BTW tried 4.2.14.1. Can't guarantee another one. MetaMorph never works with bcrook.

AGAIN THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKSSS A LOTZ

EDIT: forgot to mention, bcrook is the worst thing for themes. I'm so proud :D No more Rogers' guys would make use of this though :( Our SPL has been perfected :(:( AGAIN
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
I don't think that Metamorph worked for any of them. I need someone to take a look at it. It may work with individual files... but to apply all doesn't work for some reason.
[Android Themes] damnmad:
I haven't tried your Metamorph, but I'm talking in general. I've never been successful in applying "framework-res.apk." I always get stuck at the welcome screen animation, reboot, home screen, empty, and errors keep coming. It's the same as when you change system permissions to read-only. I haven't tried applying the kernel after a Metamorph though. That might solve it.
[Android Themes] Tone-E:
i have the super d rom so which file do i download cuz i only see 1 for cm and xrom?:confused:
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
both my versions for cm will work on superd18 "New Version for Cyanogen 4.2.14.1/SuperD18" quoted from first post
[Android Themes] Jazup:
manup widgets

sorry if this is a dumb question, but with the manup widgets do i just drop the zip on my sd card and flash it or do i extract the files from inside and install the .apk? thanks much
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Hey mang, seeing how my theme is based off yous, thank you by the way, I was wondering if you could answer some questions I have to the best of you knowledge.

Both pertain to the lockscreen.

When screen times out and goes black, buttons become unresponsive until I push them about 5 or 6 times. Why is this?

When device is sitting looking pretty, the screen every once in a while flashes. Why is this?

Other than that, not having any problems really...
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Open the .zip file. If you see a META-INF folder then you should be able to flash it from recovery. If not then install each individually.

I don't have either of the problems that you describe.
[Android Themes] Absolut`:
black screens issue

Binary, I can confirm the blackscreens issue posted earlier in this thread.

I started with a fresh install of CM 4.2.14.1 with prior wipe. I have the DangerSPL and CM-Recovery 1.4. I downloaded:

Without Lockscreen with Advanced Launcher

and

Stericson's Lockscreen Update

Rebooted into recovery, applied base theme, then applied lockscreen update right after. Rebooted phone, after HTC logo, goes into black screen.

Reverted back to nandroid backup for fresh CM install. This time, tried applying main theme without lock screen. Goes into blackscreen after htc logo.

Finally, I read somewhere using the CM Updater app works. Used it, worked like a charm.

Its weird, since the CM Updater does the same thing I did. Is CM updater the only way to go for some phones?

I'm kinda new to the whole modding G1 scene, so sorry if I'm missing something big here. :(
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
I'm not sure why it seems to work with the CM Updater and not through recovery. I have NEVER used the CM Updater to flash my theme only because I'm the first one to flash it which is waaaayyyy before it's even available on the CM Updater. So to say that it will only work with the CM Updater app is not true, but I've heard that some have tried to flash from recovery and did not have any luck (black screen) but had luck with the Updater. What Recovery are you using? Perhaps that has something to do with it.

Also... I would try wiping the dalvik-cache. Never hurts.
[Android Themes] Absolut`:
I am using Cyanogen's Recovery 1.4, which does not have the option to wipe dalvik-cache.

I used to have AmonRA's 1.5.2, which had more options. May have to go back to that so I have more wipe options.
[Android Themes] strobon:
confirmed.work perfectly on:

Sappire

SPL 1.33.0009

Radio 3.22.20.17

installed the CM-42141_CHM_BinaryRelease+AdvLaunch
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Thanks for the update. How did you install it? Updater or Recovery?
[Android Themes] strobon:
recovery.Amon_Ra 1.5.2.

Thanks Man.Your work Awesome
[Android Themes] neok44:
any update on a working metamorph?
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Sadly no. I did about as much as I could with it. I don't know what the problem is and I would appreciate anyone that is any good at it that wants to give it a go to make it work. Otherwise it's probably going to be as good as it is going to get. It should be alright with replacing app icons and such... but that's probably going to be about it since applying the entire theme by MM just doesn't seem to work. I may have to just start over from scratch. :(
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
I can confirm that I have this problem too, periodically - I thought my buttons were getting harder to press (which was troubling because I only got the G1 :) )

All is well other than that, no other bugs to report. Will keep you updated.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Well... I would consider myself a heavy user but I can admit that when I haven't rebooted my phone in a couple of days and I use my phone a lot with a bunch of random apps that might stay active in the background then sure.... I've had to press it more than once. But very rarely do I ever need to keep poking a button to activate the screen. In fact, I remember this being an issue a long time ago with older CM roms and even JF roms. Nothing seems out of the ordinary for me though and I have over 200 apps installed and several (like locale) are activly running in the background. However, I do have Active Task Manager setup to automatically kill tasks every half hour or so. Perhaps... ?