yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
You know... from a theme developers perspective, I kinda like that he hasn't been pushing out the updates on a daily basis. It's frustrating to spend 3 hours porting the theme over just to see a new rom ~21 hours later. Very frustrating!
[Android Themes] philosophics:
I would agree. That used to happen a lot when I was making themes for linux-motorolas and I would get frustrated when it would work for a few hours then a new MP would come out and I would have to port things.

It's nice to have consistent updates but 2-3 times a week is just a little out of hand...
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
I see what you're saying. From an end-user perspective constant ROM updates can be a little annoying, so I would certainly think that from a developer's perspective it would be 100 times worse.

I'm not particularly looking forward to the next release of CM, but what is important to me is that there is a compatible version of CHM that works with it when it's released!
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Yeah anyone else remember the days when there was an EXPERIMENTAL BRANCH that would be updated a few times a week and a stable rom that would be updated maybe once a month? That's what needs to happen again. His methods of releasing a stable rom about twice a week just seems unstable in my opinion. So I'm happy with 4.2.13 but rest assured, if and when his new release hits the web I'll starting porting my theme over. And even my optional 7 screen launcher. But with my luck he'll release a version of Android 2.1 (one that doesn't require DangerSPL) which will mean that my 7 screen launcher and the advanced launcher will be useless. Yeah... not looking forward to that at all. But it'll happen eventually. Keep in mind though that when it does happen, I will need some time to port everything over. I've been looking at the xRom and there are a lot of differences between 1.6 and 2.1 firmware. So... I hope everyone is patient.
[Android Themes] Karolis:
I have the same problem that has been reported couple times and no real solutions were found. After flashing the theme without lockscreen and without advanced launcher, my dialer and contacts disappear, and pressing talk button causes acore crash.

I have then tried metamorph, but the phone just kept crashing after reboot, giving FCs for all these different apps.

I'll try to flash manually now (did it via CM Updater before) and if the problem persists, I'll capture a log.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
I really don't know what could be causing these issues.

Did you try fix_permissions?

Try flashing just the lockscreen without the launchers.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Well... I'm not a coder or a rom dev so somebody else will have to take a look at your logcat because it's greek to me. Thanks for providing it though.

Did you go back to a pre-theme state (regular rom with no theme) and then flash the lockscreen mod?

If you've done that then it's not the modified apps in the theme and it eliminates possible problems. However just flashing the lockscreen mod over the theme that isn't working for you will more than likely not resolve your issue. The lockscreen mod is nothing but slightly modified jar files in the framework folder and a modified Settings.apk file. That is all it is. No apps are changed.

So if you flash back (or restore back) to the Cyanogen Rom 4.2.13 and then try flashing the lockscreen mod. This will give you most of the theme with exception of the launcher of a couple other modified apps HTC system apps.
[Android Themes] Karolis:
I think it's related to the fix you've done with Contacts.apk. I already had it fixed before applying the theme - maybe that's why it's happening? I solved the problem by taking Contacts.apk from CM thread and applying it again - works like a charm now. Thanks for the great theme!

I've also noticed one minor thing - icon selection is green, whereas widget selection is till orange. For example I use Gmail Unread Count widget and here's how it looks when selected:
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
It's going to be orange because the select.png (or whatever it's called) is orange. That is the app not the theme. I can't do anything about that because it'll mean that I would have to edit your third party app. Third party app widgets such as message unread app and Gmail unread count app will have orange until the developers change it. Sorry.
[Android Themes] Karolis:
Got it! Thanks for explaining that to me, so that I don't bug theme developers about it any more :)
[Android Themes] lowlife546:
hey could you tell me what that is that puts the battery % in your notification bar? and does it take up a lot of resources? thanks yo
[Android Themes] Karolis:
It's called Battery Status and it was pulled from the market because basically it copied what a paid app did. Someone was nice enough to upload it to XDA though (it's not warez!).

I've been using the app for quite a while now and I don't see that it would consume a lot of resources. It's best to try and see I guess.
[Android Themes] lowlife546:
thanks a lot. i was looking for something like this.
[Android Themes] JAguirre1231:
Yeah, from a themer's perspective, 2.0+ is harder than 1.6 and below because they decided to use more .9.png's (Status bar is one off the top of my head).
[Android Themes] Hosern1:
Thank you for your help Binary and a greath theme.

I am now fully satisfied with the way my Magic looks.
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
released new version for xrom dark version 1.1 eclair 2.1 rom
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
CHM CM-4.2.14.1 Binary100100 Version Stats

Stats as of 2241 pst on Mar 2, 2010

Standard lockscreen w/ standard launcher downloads = 1306

Standard lockscreen w/ advanced launcher downloads = 1326

Stericson's Lockscreen Update = 989

Metamorph = 139

Total = 3,760

xRom 1.1 CHM Binary100100 Version 2 = 41

Stats as of 2241 pst on Mar 2, 2010 for CHM CM-4.3.13:

Standard lockscreen w/ standard launcher downloads = 529

Standard lockscreen w/ advanced launcher downloads = 678

Stericson's Lockscreen Update = 586

Metamorph = 53

Total = 1,846

Binary100100 Seven Screen Launcher = 50
[Android Themes] seaweeduk:
Good luck with the update binary I hope it all goes smoothly
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Hey mang, how do I add just the steiricsson lock screen to your theme+regular launch after I've modified it?

I want to add just the lockscreen now cause if I do the theme+lockscreen from cm updater, it overwrites all my modifications to the framework.

It's probably been asked before but I'm waiting on my new battery before I do the extensive searching and thought maybe you could direct me to lockscreen dl or something if it's not any troubles...

UPDATE - Nevermind, I figured it out. Now I'm not wanting to update to the newest cm due to all the work I just did.

What exactly do you have to do to make your theme compatible with the newest cm? I don't know what it is you change for it to work.

For instance, when 4.12.xx came out, the theme worked fine until 4.2.13 came out and then I had to wait till you updated your theme.

This doesn't make sense to me. Will you please explain?
[Android Themes] damnmad:
Is this theme compatible with Rogers' radio? (3.22.20.17)
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Thanks for letting us know you're working on it.

I like your theme so much, I'm actually going to hold off updating to CM .14.1 until your new version comes out! I'll be checking the Updater.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
There is a lot of changes when Cyanogen updates his rom I MUST update the theme as well. The reason that is is because if you just flash the old theme to a new rom you are almost removing any and all updates that were made to that rom. For instance... say Cyanogen adds the new contacts and phone applications. If you flash an older theme that has those apps then you are reverting to those previous versions. Make sense? Cyanogen is always changing things (most of the times for the better) so I have to port and update at least 25 apps in the system/app folder, sign each one that I do change, replace the png files in the framework, run the colorchanger bat script to add the white text, etc. There's a lot to it actually. And when Pershoot finishes the Stericson's Lockscreen mod that updates the framework-res files AGAIN and the Settings app in the system/app directory. So yeah... it's pretty time consuming at times. I'm dreading the 2.1 release. :(

I wouldn't know... make a backup, try it, let us know.

If yes then good.

If not.... revert and report back.

Here is a beta of 4.2.14.1

I HAVE NOT FLASHED IT YET!!!!! I haven't even tested it!!!!

It's a finished port but I can't promise results. It was done pretty quickly (45 minutes between jobs).

Try and and let me know.

MAKE A FREAKING BACKUP FIRST PEOPLE!!!!!!!

http://nabzilla.googlecode.com/files/CM-42141_CHM_BinaryRelease+RegLaunchBETA.zip
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Ok. I understand.

I'm just looking for a way to not have to do all the tedious work on reworking my framework to have it be compatible with the new. I want to just leave it alone once it's done but from what you have just described, this is not possible.

But on the bright side of things, Android is always evolving in more ways than one and this is one of those evolutions. It's just that this evolution evolves a lot more than the rest of android.

Thanks for the explanation...
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Binary100100 CHM Version for CM-4.2.14.1

4.2.14.1 seems pretty stable.

About to release out of beta.

Refer to top of the page.

EDIT:

AH CRAP! I FORGOT TO ADD THE BLUR ANIMATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN SUCH A POPULAR REQUEST.

GIVE ME A TICK.
[Android Themes] Karolis:
I keep getting 404 error when trying to download the file and also it's not available on CM Updater :(
[Android Themes] smeat:
Installed latest 3.9.5 version while using the HardSPL and everything looks to be working swimmingly. Thank you for the hard work on this.
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
back to the drawing board another update its kinda fun lol should release by 12am not a promise though need to use my phone tonight if someone wants to test for me let me know
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
update for 3.9.7 havent changed t-mobile to white yet
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
update again fully ported except for boot and lock screen battery last call for 3.9.5 going to remove it in 20mins
[Android Themes] jay22are:
thank you nab for the fast ports ...im running the them on cm 3.9.7 and its going great
[Android Themes] MOONSSPOON:
GOOD WORK!!
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
what an honor the master of themes givin me a compliment lol thanks but all i did is mix others work including urs dude what theme r u developing now
[Android Themes] B-man007:
Working great except the bootscreen.

Also, will you make the notifications black background and white text like in the previous themes? or have you decided to keep it the same way?
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
i kept the boot screen stock cyan cuz everytime i try to change it on boot it only shows white ill try it tomorrow i kinda like the way the pull down is right now i can make a version with black for u
[Android Themes] B-man007:
Ya i know cyan changes it a lot.

if you just link me to a guide on where to change that or walk me through it, itll probably better that way i can fix it up myself all the time and you dont have to make two versions :P
[Android Themes] Daneshm90:
Neone know wht file to edit to change the location of the service providers name in the status bar when its expanded...like he did in this rom ?
[Android Themes] B-man007:
Hey nabz i just wanted to point out that the pop up notifications (for example, the window that comes up when you hold the power button) no longer has the smorg theme/gloss on it
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
new update adds glossy popups from smorg also dark pulldown notification with white text, also removed battery images from framework-res.apk arnt needed anymore saves about 1mb
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
thinking of adding notification icons from gloss suite those were nice
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
reverted back to white pull down
[Android Themes] BigWorldJust:
Wait have you released a new update since 8:00AM EST this morning?
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
yes actually have another one uploading right now i made a few png changes to the Phone.apk and Contacts.apk and Gmail.apk got the pngs from the hero leaked system folder
[Android Themes] BigWorldJust:
Aight cool, tell us when it's up :).
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
its already up i keep the links the same all the time
[Android Themes] BigWorldJust:
Alright, downloading now :D.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
They haven't been uploaded yet there boss... it'll get there. Thus the "(modified 2/1/10 @ soon pst)" Be patient.

I forgot to add some anim files. Then I have to upload them. It'll still be a few.
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Nice buddy, I'm glad you're on top of things cause I spent all day working on skinning stuff and then half way through the day, there's a new CM.

So Now I get to learn how to update my theme at the same time as making it.

Refer to here for some goodness on top of your goodness, if you want to of course...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=626515
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
I love this theme but where can I find these switch widgets? I've been looking for ages, thanks!

Also, how can I add this theme to CM Updater? Cheers!
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Looking forward to upgrading when it's finished!

What are the blur animations exactly? Also, what is the version number of this newest release, 1.7?
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Okay... they are all uploaded and ready to go.

I did notice ONE very small problem. IT MIGHT actually be a good thing for some... I forgot to remove the old AlarmClock.apk file so I hope we don't have any conflicts or issues. If so then I'll have to remove the file from both .zip files and re-up them (and the md5 checksum files) which might take a few minutes. But... give it a go and report back. OH... and what is it that I always say over and over again??? Oh yeah!

MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING!!!

Nice! I'll take a look at it and see if I can get it included. Thanks!

But maybe not now... too much time in front of the computer monitor in a dim room is killing my eyes. :p

A) I believe that you are referring to Moonspoons widgets (I think it was Moonspoon anyway). They should be in the Market. Can't remember what they are called though. Search for "toggle" or something like that. Anyone have input?

B) I'm working on the .json file now to upload to the server... then it should be available shortly after on the CM Updater app.

The Blur animations is just another type of effect of transitions for the windows and menu button. It was introduced with the Motorola Cliq (thus the Blur) that made people drool over it... but we all know how that is doing. Sorry but I still perfer my G1 over the Cliq :p

Yeah... this is my 1.7 release. DO NOT confuse it with the Firmware version!
[Android Themes] TeeJay3800:
Since Cyanogen changed the alarm clock app in 4.2.14.1 to DeskClock, wouldn't AlarmClock.apk being included with the theme erase/overwrite that change?
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
Great stuff, thank you. One final question, how can I add the .json to CM Updater? It's asking me for server details etc.

EDIT: No worries, barcode scanner got it for me. Cheers!
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Well... I see that in the Choose Widget menu there are two Analog Clock options and I still see the Clock app. So I dunno. It doesn't seem so. It's probably going to react like Klaxon and the AlarmClock app. I suppose if you don't want it on there or if it is causing conflicts you can always

rm -r /system/app/AlarmClock.apk
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Hmmm... can everybody see it in the CM Updater app?

For some reason after I upload the .json it takes a long time to show up on the app... but so far 150 people have downloaded it and only 10 have installed my theme. Unfortunately I have no way of telling if they installed it from the updater or from here.

EDIT: Whoop... there it is... it's on there now. 0256 pst.
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
It may have just been my G1 but it rebooted and proceeded to install the latest version and stuck half way for ages (on copying files), I was forced to reboot but it was sucessful.

PS: Couldn't find those widgets in the Market, perhaps you know a website I could download them from and install manually?
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Or I could just pull them off of mine and zip them up for you.

Give me a few...
[Android Themes] Karolis:
Here you go http://www.cyrket.com/search?market=android&account=CurveFish
[Android Themes] auggie2k:
That... would rock :) Thanks!
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Thanks... I'll give him the zipped file anyway (since I already went through the trouble of making it. :p )

Uploaded...

Now if I'm asked... I'll remove them. Since they are free on the market (I'm sure they are still there) I don't think that it'll be an issue. I think the ones that I zipped up for you are an older version... but they are the ones that I'm using, the ones pictured above that you were referring to.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Feedback?

Okay so far only 22 people have installed it.

Out of you couple dozen... any feedback?

Prefer the blur?

Should I try to remove the Alarm Clock app that I forgot to remove from 4.2.13 and earlier? (I really don't see harm in keeping it besides redundancy. )

Should I consider changing the wallpapers in the gallery for the standard launcher? (No, I don't plan on making an xRom launcher or Espresso because then it wouldn't be Community Hero Mix then would it?)

Was everyone (especially those with stock spl) able to flash it?

Other?

Keep in mind that any requests will be considered but also weighed with the consideration of convenience and simplicity. For example... if you all decide to want the old Alarm Clock app removed (that I really should have done in the first place) then I will have to delete the file in both zip files, resign, recreate the md5 files and re-upload all four them to the server. Estimated time would be about an hour depending on internet connection. But during that time you may not be able to download it (black out period). Would it be worth you restoring your phone back to 4.2.13... updating again to 4.2.14.1... then flashing the v2 of the CHM-Binary100100 theme after I finished re-uploading the files during the blackout period... when you could just remove the file manually in a just a few seconds?

See what I mean?

So... post away. Just don't try to overwhelm me with requests.

Thanks.
[Android Themes] Karolis:
I have flashed regular launcher, no lockscreen version using CM Updater. Everything works fine. I have even turned on the animations (I usually have them off) - looks nice.

Regarding Alarm Clock, I'd remove it. Actually I don't really understand why the theme comes bundled with other apps like amazon mp3, sound recorder, etc - those are the apps that I get rid off as soon as I update the ROM, so now I have to do it twice (not complaining really).
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Why get rid of them twice?

Just remove the ones that you don't want/need after you flash the theme.
[Android Themes] Karolis:
I guess after new ROM comes out I should wait for new theme and then remove the stuff I don't need. But my OCD is killing me in the meanwhile :) So I go on and do it twice.

As I've said - not a biggie, just sharing my experience.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
It'll be considered. I don't theme EVERY file that comes in the theme but since they come with Cyanogen's updates I have some of theme in the theme in case SOMEBODY (even if not me) want to theme them up later (such as camera, amazon mp3, etc).
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Speaking of which, I just made what you could probably call a theme just now posted for everyone. But it's more like an add on to yours.

Come check it out if you're interested...

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ynwjjoenmjh/Heclairo-Lockscreen.zip
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
For those just tuning in...

Click a couple of pages back to page158 for CHM Binary100100 version 1.7 for Cyanogen's 4.2.14.1 Rom.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Screenshot?

Use ddms to capture.
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Well now that you've twisted my arm...

Only a teaser,

I'm going to add this to the thread.
[Android Themes] |Tch0rT|:
I'm not getting your nifty drawer, just the default one in CyanogenMOD on my G1. Also highlighted icons are orange instead of green. Can you make a blue version of the theme? :D

I installed 1.7 with the custom lock screen right from the Cyanogen Updater. I'm still pretty new to Android and the mod scene. I've had a G1 for 2 weeks now and custom firmware for a week.

Other than the Green and not getting that drawer I like this Theme a lot.

Also what is the ICE thing about with the lock screen?

Ryan
[Android Themes] nabzilla1990:
added to first post should make it easier thanks again for ur hard work
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
If you just installed the lockscreen then that makes sense.

If you want the Launcher (drawer as you called it) then you will need to use one of the other downloads. The Lockscreen mod is JUST the ICE (in case of emergency) and is more interactive than the standard lockscreen.

So yeah... for the full themed effect please install one of these:

Without Lockscreen with Advanced Launcher

Without Lockscreen and without Advanced Launcher

and then if you want the modified lockscreen flash it next:

Stericson's Lockscreen Update

MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE DOING ANYTHING!!!!

(anyone sick of me saying that yet???)
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
Thanks. Much appreciated. :)
[Android Themes] |Tch0rT|:
Ahh thanks! Now if there was a blue version of the highlights and icons/widgets... ;)

Ryan
[Android Themes] Hosern1:
thanks on the update binary works great.
[Android Themes] Binary100100:
I don't know about blue. That's asking a lot because it's a lot of work to make a theme and to keep it up to date. In fact... if you look at the times that I released this you would realize that it took me about three or four hours just to make this one. If I took everyone's request I would spend half the day giving to the community (for nothing) and my other half working (two jobs = ~14 hours). A man has to sleep ya know! :p In all seriousness though I take all requests seriously but it has to be an overwhelming request. Your idea, however inventive and creative, would require the vast majority of the community to support the change. At that point I would consider it. But I really can't justify to myself spending an extra 3 or 4 hours per release for just one person. Sorry. :( But if the community wants... (it wouldn't be very Heroish though. :confused:
[Android Themes] philosophics:
Well buddy, you're in luck cause the biggest reason I want to learn .9's is because I want to make things blue.

So Once I figure that out, then there will be an alternative. Maybe a green one too!

If that's ok, of course...
[Android Themes] rockin206:
Hey thanks for your great work on this, I was using CyanogenMod 4.2.13 & Community Hero Mix: Binary100100 Version, and it worked great no problems at all. I tried to update to new Cyanogen Mod and this new Binary100100 theme and lockscreen, and when it all finishes booting I get a black screen, I tried wiping and clearing everything but to no avail, the Mod works but as soon as I flash the theme I get black screen? :confused: