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[Android Themes] de-v8:
I know, it went through the whole process which was why I thought I'd done the right thing.

I can't get back in to reflash Cyanogen.

Am I going to have to wipe and reflash through fastboot????

Please say no !
[Android Themes] djengizz:
You can't have flashed the MetaMorph zip, something else is going on.

What exactly did you do?

Can't you just go into recovery and reflash Cyanogen?
[Android Themes] de-v8:
REALLY WIERD but in a good way

I reflashed Cyanogen and it's fine, BUT the theme rom must have worked except the lock screen. It's fixed my maps and icons have changed.

I flashed eclair_theme_cm4.2.5_sapphire_v0.7.1_signed originally which caused the lock.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Aaah, you flashed the old version of my theme on top of the new Cyanogen.

No, that's not going to work. Themes that need to be flashed are dependent on certain ROM versions and you can't mix those.

Anyway, glad you got it working.
[Android Themes] SG_Shadow:
MetaMorphed?

With this most recent update, I'm starting to see random black screens and my phone is responding sluggishly. I just installed the full theme w/ red droid boot screen, which I don't think is working. Let me try and reboot my phone to see if the red droid screen is working. NVM, the red droid screen is working, finally. I followed all the directions to the letter.

Bugs to report:

1. Random Black Screens

2. Sluggish Response (Feels like I have a HERO ROM)
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Yeah, if you do the full theme it needs a reboot and the same goes for the boot screen. MetaMorph should detect this and offer you a reboot option.

The black screens and sluggishness is weird. I've been running this since the new cyan came out and i haven't had a black screen yet.I did however star with a clean install including flashing the HTC image.

For the speed: i'm including the exact same images as before except for a few tiny icons. Are you sure it's not the new Cyanogen release? I haven't been running it long enough to notice any speed difference but i did notice the speed can vary quite a lot between Cyanogens builds. I have to look into that some more to see if i can tell a difference.
[Android Themes] de-v8:
Thanks for communicating and not treating me like the twat I deserved.

Can I use your theme with 4.2.6 and how ould I install it?
[Android Themes] djengizz:
No problem, you can ask anything.

You could run it but it needs a whole different way of installing.

This theme can not be flashed anymore but should be applied with a new application called MetaMorph by Stericson. This allows you to theme from your phone and pick exactly the bits you want to install and leave out the bits you don't like.

Read the install instructions in the first post carefully and if you follow those you should be good to go. If you have any questions put them here and i'll try to answer them.
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
How do you install Metamorph? Through recovery or just like any other app through Apk installer? I am running Cyan 4.2.6 no them now, for G1.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
It's a normal apk so you can install it just like any other (with AndExplorer or some other file manager from the market, through adb or by pushing it).
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
Apk does not identify it as an app it is just a zip file does not give the option to "Install App". AndExplorer just shows a folder that says METAINF.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Where did you get the download for the MetaMorph application from and what is the exact file name?

I've just tried re-installing it through AndExplorer and it works fine. AndExplorer also shows a little icon that is different from the one it shows for a zip file.

Did you download it from the link in the new MetaMorph thread (not the old thread with the script version)? The link to that thread is in the OP.
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
xda-developers > Development and hacking > Android themes

[Theme] Android 2.0 stock for AOSP 1.6 - V1.0 - 11/30/2009 - 'MetaMorphed'
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
Install instructions:

Download and install AndExplorer from the market and download and install Stericsons new beta application MetaMorph which can be found here. Make sure you always use the latest version of MetaMorph since it's still a beta release and changes might be added quickly (MetaMorph is now on version 0.7 so please check this).

Put the Morphs posted in this thread on your SD card in a folder called 'AndroidThemes'. Point the MetaMorph application to the morph you want to apply using AndExplorer and apply all subthemes or just the bits you like.

This theme also support AdvancedLauncher both as a stand-alone version or the Home replacement version. Download link for the AdvancedLauncher is in the resources section.
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
xda-developers > Development and hacking > Android themes

MetaMorph App!
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
Here is the link to the latest MetaMorph Download:

http://relentlessaddictions.com/andr.../MetaMorph.apk
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
I only get the option to uncompress the MetaMorph file or I can go into the zip file and view the info within.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Lol, fair enough, so you followed the exact install instructions.

The thing is you say it's just a zip but the extension should really be .apk and not .zip.

I've just checked again by downloading it twice and everytime it comes up with the .apk extension. The fact then when you open it you see a META-INF file is right because that's what should be in the apk file. Maybe you have some software installed on your phone that opens an apk as a zip (because basically that's what an apk is)?

Maybe try installing it by using adb:

adb install -r /path-to-apk-file/MetaMorph.apk

edit: the link you posted seems to be dead so i can't check it.
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
Don't have adb at work will have to do when I get home. Thank you for your lightning fast response.
[Android Themes] cb7tuner93:
Ok so I went in and deleted the .zip and changed it to .apk and it worked awesome. This was all through the phone.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Aah nice.

Maybe for some reason the download changed the extension.

I know there are some applications that allow you to download any file type (which isn't default Android behavior). Maybe you have one of those and that changed the extension?

Anyway it works, that's the important thing.
[Android Themes] de-v8:
You can change the file extension to .apk if you are using AndExplorer
[Android Themes] rivera618:
I'm not feeling the metamorph thing. It makes flashing a theme overly complicated. And having to re-insert all widgets really stinks. When metamorph is ready for prime time, it may simplify things, but right now it's not worth it. Just my opinion
[Android Themes] de-v8:
I cant find a download link for Lockscreen?

Will it work with 4.2.6?
[Android Themes] thitto:
djengizz, will you send the zip file that we can do without the metamorph, i'd like to use the old method to update the theme. Could be?
[Android Themes] djengizz:
No it's not out yet for 4.2.6.

I'll post an update with a link as soon as it's out. For now we have to wait.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
I understand where you coming from and i do appreciate you sharing your opinion.

I have a couple of reasons to change to MM. I can go into more detail about it if you like but the main reason is that it will make life a lot easier for both themers and users of a theme. It might not be apparent yet (especially if you're content with the full theme and don't need customization) but i'm hoping this will catch on as we progress.

I also believe this is the way forward for theming and being an early adopter will always bring extra complications but you have to start somewhere and the advantage is that you're getting used to something that might be the standard in the future.

Another advantage is that i could offer a theme within 2 hours of me realizing cm had a new version out. If i have to port this with all the version and customization i was offering it would have probably taken me until end of this week with my current schedule. Now i can just spend that time to improve the theme. And finally i do believe that this is a much safer way of theming with a lot less changes for errors, version conflicts or nasty FC's that are usually hard to track or solve.

Not trying to put your arguments down in any way and if this turns out not to work i will offer alternatives. At this point is way too early for me to make any judgement on how this is going to turn out. Judging from the download numbers and the reports so far it's not turning out that bad.

And once more: please keep venting your opinions or the things you like or don't like. I will really take things into considerations and there's always a way back. As i said before this theme is for the users but i also like to give this a chance and for now it's the way i'm going with this.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
That zip file doesn't even exist ;). It's maybe a little bit more work to set things up but once you're setup it's a breeze to use.

Also read my post above this one to see why i'm changing things.
[Android Themes] ErinL:
I don't understand any of this. The one zip file was much easier.
[Android Themes] anstosa:
Yes this is slightly more complicated than the one zip but I think it's a far better solution. I mean he already had to maintain multiple versions with different configurations. There are more steps to getting the theme up and running after an update but it's a much more elegant solution. This way people can pick and chose exactly what features they want [for example I just wanted the Lockscreen, the boot anim, and the launcher handle.]

Nobody likes change at first, but I really do think this is a good one. If you read what djengizz said a couple posts back, this is going to make things a lot easier for him and once you get through the initial setup a much better experience for us too.

As always, love the theme, keep up the good work.
[Android Themes] ErinL:
The instructions were pretty confusing to me, and still can't get the theme to work.
[Android Themes] anstosa:
Look ErinL, I don't mean to put you down and definitely don't let this discourage you but theming and running modded ROMs is not for the average user that just wants their phone to look cooler. You do need to know your way around the platform moderately well and it will take a little bit to get the lingo down but I don't think the instructions could have been any clearer without screenshots and a click by click walkthrough. You really have to do this by trial and error if you want to learn. Sure you could convince someone to write some really specific instructions and it would get your theme up but only until the next update. Just take the time, endure the frustration, and really figure out whats going on. I promise it will be worth it.
[Android Themes] Noirlecroi:
I just flashed the latest Official DONUT TMO etc, installed metamorph, downloaded the full theme zip, selected the android 2.0. The app goes through the installation and even prompts me to reboot due to changes in the framework.....when phone reboots......no changes......did i miss a step?

found answer...sorry
[Android Themes] SG_Shadow:
Issues Fixed!

I would like to thank you for responding to my inquiry. The black screens stopped and the speed picked up. The next issue I ran into was low or no audio. My ring tones were very low and some games had no sound. The 1st time around, I installed all the necessary apps to use MetaMorph. I then tried to place your full theme and the red droid boot screen at the same time. I think that's what cause a lot of my issues. What I did to fix my issues was flash cyanogen 4.2.6, reboot, apply full theme, reboot, apply red droid, reboot. My audio is now working fine.

On a side note, people just hate change. I'm not a developer, but I'm very computer savvy. True, there were some extra steps, but this has bigger gains in the future, vs the old method of installing themes. The problem comes when you have people that are not computer savvy, rooting, flashing, customizing, etc. I wish you guys the best of luck w/ the new installation method.

If I see anymore bugs, I will be sure to report. Thanks again for a great theme.
[Android Themes] tbgreen:
HERE IS L/S FOR 4.2.6 POST#250

ENJOY! :)
[Android Themes] ErinL:
Ok, sorry I asked. I have been able to apply all other themes without trouble, so I'll stick with those.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Ah very nice i'll put the link in the OP.

So if you want to have a themed lockscreen follow pershoots instructions in that link than reapply the theme (in fact you only need to re-apply the subtheme framework-res from the full theme) or use one of the lockscreen morphs.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Tell me what you tried so far and where exactly you get stuck and i'll try to walk you through it.

BTW, once you have the apk's installed it 's not that much different from flashing.

Flashing:

-download the zip and put it in the root of the sdcard

-go into recovery console and choose the theme zip

-flash

MetaMorph:

-download the zip and put it in on the sdcard in a folder called AndroidThemes

-Go into the MetaMorph app and chooses the zip you've dowloaded

-apply

So there really isn't that much different.
[Android Themes] SG_Shadow:
...why?

I understand your want to save these people. They can not be reasoned with. This is Tech Darwinism. I bet these same people had a problem with the new method of installing cyanogen rom's. These people, just as I explained before, are newbs in real life. "I don't understand, why is this movie on a disc? I like my movies on vhs tape. I don't understand, why is there a black president..." LMAO!!!!! Either they adjust to the change, or fall behind......
[Android Themes] Wysie:
djengizz: Nice job with the morphs, really :D! I think this is the way too.
[Android Themes] MetalMessiah78:
I have to admit that I was skeptical to this Metamorphs stuff as well. I tried it for the first time on Sunday, when the newest Cyanogen dropped. It slowed down my phone a bit and would sometimes hang when going to the home screen. Did a Nandroid back.

I tried it again yesterday when you updated the theme to 1.0, and it works mint now. All problems I had have now disappeared. I can see why you are behind this, and I see it as being the way things will be done from now on.

With that said, how is this going to work with the Stericson lockscreen? When I updated to the newest Cyanogen, it removed it. I downloaded Pershoots hack to get it back on my phone. Is this the way it's going to be? Or, can you just include it in the Metamorph theme so it doesn't have to be hunted down each time?

Also, I like the grey in the launcher tray, like I had mentioned to you on Twitter, but is it possible to make it a tad bit darker? More like the grey Droid wallpaper? I think that would look dope! Either way, thanks again for all the time and effort you've put into this. What most people don't realize is just learning how to theme in and of itself takes hours of time, reverse engineering, figuring out how stuff works. People just come on here and complain. From someone who tried to make his own theme (and failed!) I want to thank you and Stericson for all your time and dedication.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Thanks Wysie, that means a lot coming from you.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
The images for the lockscreen are already in the MetaMorph theme but they won't be applied for a user not running the lockscreen. If you install the lockscreen you just need to re-apply the theme (or the framework-res subtheme only).

Unfortunatly the hunting down is a thing that was also needed when i was using the flashable version and this will stay this way. The problem with the lockscreen is that it contains some files that are specific for the version and ROM you are using. Every version of Cyan, Enomther, Dwang, etc. needs their own lockscreen and these are not compatible with other version. When i was doing the theme the old way i had to wait as well to release the full version and could only release the full version once it was ported. To make things a little easier i will do the hunting down for you and as you can see the download for the latest version of the lockscreen is already in the resources section (check the last link). I hope that makes things easier.

After installing everybody has the choice to either keep the lockscreen stock or apply one of the morphs which theme the lockscreen (and i hope more will be released in the future so you would have more choices).

I'll have a look at that and i will also look at making it a bit more tranparent for the transparency pack. I had some trouble with transparency and the icons looking all messy when you're scrolling through them but jroid made it work on one of his morphs he's working on so i'm going to look into it some more.
[Android Themes] Wysie:
djengizz: Just wondering, you included Stericson's lockscreen images in framework-res. If I'm not running the lockscreen, the images will still be pushed into the "new" framework-res right? Not an issue, really, but is there anything to work around this? Seeing as you seem to be quite involved in MetaMorph, perhaps you could suggest something to Stericon? :D

I'll test out your morphs on Amon_RA's after Thu (last paper, yay!) :D. It should work tho, but you'd never know since it's an odex-ed ROM. If it doesn't I'll go on porting your work for the ROM. Otherwise I'll redirect everyone here :D. Thanks djengizz! Lastly, does MetaMorph zipalign the apks? I've seen the logs and it doesn't seem to be doing that yet.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
I already did this and suggested skipping any content that isn't present in the target APK's (take a look at Maps, this is also a problem area because of the new Eclair folder structures you need to include obsolete images to keep ROM / app compatibility).

However Stericson is now concentrating on core functionality and stability and won't add this kind of functionality soon (and i think rightly so). Who knows, maybe in the future.

Nice, i'm looking forward to your report whether it works.

And no zipaligning isn't in at the moment. It was planned by Stericson but he received some reports about corrupted files (or filesystems, not sure anymore) caused by the zipaligning so that's out for now.

I'm not sure if he plans on getting it back in but if he's not i'm thinking of maybe offering a solution to do this yourself (for example: Cyan has the binary already included in his ROMs). This might be a better solution anyway with the advantage that you can align all the apk's on your phone and not only the ones affected by MM.
[Android Themes] akafaze:
Help?

Metamorph doesn't work for me. Tell me if I'm doing something wrong, I'm using CM 4.2.6 and I did all the steps to install the theme. When I use metamorph I go to the folder "androidthemes", and I click your Android 2.0 Stock Theme. It brings up the list of apks and asks me to apply all. I click apply all and said none of the apks can be found then it asks me to reboot my phone to apply the theme. It reboots then nothing happens!
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Hmm, from your description it looks like you did everything right.

Here's a few things to check:

-Are you on the latest version of MetaMorph (it's 0.8 now) ?

-When you picked the theme did you see MetaMorph unzip it (it should show a spinner and a message saying unzipping) ?

-Did it create a folder within AndroidThemes called 'Android-2.0-Stock-Theme-v1.0'? This folder should contain 27 folders for the different subthemes with images in them. There should also be a file called 'Android-2.0-Stock-Theme-v1.0.thm'

If all of the above is there, try this: install the latest version, delete the folder called 'Android-2.0-Stock-Theme-v1.0' and try to apply it again using the button 'Pick theme'. After it shows the list of subthemes try to apply one subtheme first by selecting it and hitting Apply it!

If that works try applying them all.

Let me know how it turns out.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Oh and by the way: AdvancedLauncher got a fix:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5049979&postcount=754
[Android Themes] latinlegacy:
does this work for 4.2.6 now
[Android Themes] GBerg2119:
Quick question. I just downloaded it and installed the theme through metamorph. Since I already downloaded the theme and installed it, do I still follow the instructions in the post to install the lockscreen?
[Android Themes] MetalMessiah78:
Yup. You have to install the lockscreen I'm afraid. When your phone boots, it may or may not be the generic lockscreen. In my case it was the generic lockscreen, even though it says Eclair. Just reapply the theme for the lockscreen (framework-res) and you are all set. No need to reapply the whole thing, which is the advantage of Metamorph.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
AndroidFiend created a new Black Bar Morph for Cyanogen 4.2.6.

I've added a link and the screenshots to the OP (it's in the resources section).

screenshots

And of course: thanks to AndroidFiend!
[Android Themes] ryan75:
djengizz

Great work man. Sorry if this is explained earlier in this thread, but is it possible to MetaMorph the fixed AdvancedLauncher you linked to earlier with the gray (Droid?) app drawer shown in the attached screencap?
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Do you have AdvancedLauncher as a stand-alone version or does it replace the default Launcher?

edit: Sorry, the AL i linked is the replacement version only, it should work cause my morph themes launcher as well. Did you have a problem theming it?
[Android Themes] zeroara:
do you have theme for the cyanogen 4.2.6 ?

thx
[Android Themes] djengizz:
This works on 4.2.6.

Read the install instructions careful and you should be good to go.
[Android Themes] ryan75:
Yes, the one you posted was the replacement. When I ran the Droid app tray morph for it, I got the message stating that the advanced launcher wasn't found (as expected), but the regular launcher morph appeared to work. When I opened the tray though, I still had the default black launcher, and again after a reboot. I'll try again now that I'm a little more familiar with what's going on with MetaMorph and let you know.
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Then you're probably not ;).

Try this:

-boot into recovery

-drop to console

-type mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd

-type rm -r /system/sd/dalvik-cache/*

-reboot

If that doesn't work you could try reflashing CM4.2.2 without wiping. Let it boot and restart into recovery. Then flash the update again.
[Android Themes] downtrodn:
As far i as i know you cant type in the console of a MT3G??? I could be wrong??
[Android Themes] djengizz:
Ah, you're not on a G1.

Do you have ADB setup? If so you can do it from your desktop.

If not try the option of reflashing CM4.2.2 without wiping, reboot and let it start up. Then reboot into recovery again and flash the update.
[Android Themes] downtrodn:
I dont have adb, i use a mac... Im actually starting fresh, i was running into issues with CM.. so ill try this from scratch.
[Android Themes] zonbal33:
I flashed this. It keeps asking me to sign into my good account, because I entered a wrong password or something. I never signed out of anything. It wont let me enter my password eathier when I try to. GMAIL wont sync eathier.
[Android Themes] michaelkecia:
Time out on download

Could someone repost this elsewhere it keeps timing out on megaupload

Thanks
[Android Themes] N3xt2N0N3:
I'm sorry if this was already asked but can the boot screen be ported also?