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[Android Themes] pendo:
I have recently compiled a new frame-res, that has new/more resources called out in public.xml. Is there anyway for me to apply just the changed parts (basically all the added png's) through a morph?

I've tried several different variations, which have done anything from nothing, to boot loop, and lastly just erasing the battery image all together.

I've had some success applying a morph TO my modded frame-res, just not the other way around.
[Android Themes] Demonloki:
I am very eager to start morphing, however I can't seem to get Metamorph to start up. I installed both it and AndExplorer. It initially asked for Root and I gave it permission as well as checking to remember that decision. During the initial check for the zip binary it closes and asks if we currently have a connection. I have tried this both with WiFi on and off and still no success. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

--edit--

Now working... I was having an issue with the Market so I had to download the metamorph.apk from the web. Market has since resolved the issue and I got the most recent update for metamorph and it's working perfectly :D
[Android Themes] thegod2012:
im trying to install metamorph but its says it needs more space what can i do
[Android Themes] djcrajiee:
i'm having the same problem... i have market access as well and it still isnt showing up in the market. can someone upload the apk of the latest metamorph?
[Android Themes] grogers3.14:
I have a feeling it's because we have QVGA devices, as it does not show on my Pulse Mini either. The Android market hides apps from QVGA devices if the app does not specify that it works with it (see developer[dot]android[dot]com/guide/practices/screens_support.html#compatibility-examples (I don't have sufficient permissions for links yet :( )). Adding this to the manifest should allow everyone to see it:

<supports-screens
android:largeScreens="true"
android:normalScreens="true"
android:smallScreens="true"
android:resizable="true"
android:anyDensity="true" />
[Android Themes] leadfoot9281:
It needs more room on your SD card. Try del files or just getting a bigger card. Also if you are plugged into computer and have the SD mounted it won't work.
[Android Themes] rodriguez27:
i have the same problem about it needs more space. and i am pretty sure i dont. i have an 8gb sd card and it has 5gb free..

please anyone with a solution?
[Android Themes] xDarKnighTx:
I'm trying to update the battery meter by adding some extra frames and numbers to it. It works fine when I compile and sign my new framework-res.apk, then pushing it into my phone via adb. however, I can't get this to work using metamorph. how do you update xml files in the apk using metamorph?

I tried leaving it "uncompiled". after letting metamorph load it in, my phone rebooted successfully, but my battery meter is gone.

I tried compiling the updated xml together to form an "updated" framework-res.apk, then yanking out the xml file from the apk, and I still got the same result.

I then tried signing the apk before yanking the xml, and still yielded the same result.

Am I doing something wrong? or is updating xml files in an apk not supported?
[Android Themes] Stericson:
I will work to add this to MetaMorph, I was not previously aware of the issue.
[Android Themes] fldodger:
I am trying to use Metaporh change Boot screen files on Motorola Backflip. The program goes through all the motion, but the files do NOT overwrite existing files.

Any idea? Thanks

This a copy my of XML file

<themename>MMUS Boot</themename>

<themeversion>1.0</themeversion>

<screenshot>None</screenshot>

<author>fldodger</author>

<authorweblink>www.mmus.us</authorweblink>

<phone>Backflip</phone>

<rom>Stock</rom>

<themedescription>Boot Screen</themedescription>

<item>framework-res.apk</item>

<path>/system/framework/</path>

<description>Boot Screen</description>

Metamorph goes through the process, phone reboot. But nothing shows. Then I go into directory with rootexplorer and view framework-res.apk and I will have 2 asset folder.
[Android Themes] mrono:
linux is case sensetive, check for 'Asset' and 'asset'
[Android Themes] fldodger:
All folder are lower case. Thanks for the tip
[Android Themes] jerrino77:
Any news for Desire? i can't install Metamorph on it yet??
[Android Themes] yOoMuRy:
Can i install Metamorph on Orange Boston (GSmart G1305 Codfish)??
[Android Themes] :
I've decided to start trying to make my own themes, and the Metamorph method seems much easier/better than creating zips to install through recovery. I've started watching the first video on creating a theme at the beginning of this thread, and I wonder how relevant these video's are with the new way metamorph works? I was going through the other pages of this thread, but I was wondering if anyone could give me an answer to that. Are there any more recent tutorials? also, are there any limitations to creating a theme through the metamorph method as opposed to creating a zip to flash from recovery?

Thank you in advance for your help, I'm fairly new to this, so any help is appreciated
[Android Themes] soho7000:
Can i use this app in my acer liquid LS2.1 ??
[Android Themes] Burn02:
I have got one question, where could i found the metamorph apk if i do not have the market of google?? :(

Does it work without the google market (so google api)?
[Android Themes] snapa55:
I'm trying to morph the Latitude widget to have white text. I used apktool to extract Maps and fixed the values. I'm trying to morph over the fixed resources file, but once I do, Maps/Latitude force closes on me. Any suggestions?
[Android Themes] darkamikaze:
For some reason whenever I do a metamorph.. it creates two assets and res directories along side the already existing ones.

ie. When I installed a swype morph (that had changes in assets and res) inside the .apk

you find 2 assets folders with 2 keyboard folders inside of them containing the exact same .png files

and 2 res folders containing the same apk files..
[Android Themes] :
^ I'm seeing the same thing with mine. It doesn't seem to hurt anything, but it is weird. However, when I use ninjamorph, it seems to rectify the duplicate directories with no harm
[Android Themes] darkamikaze:
mmm how do you work with metamorph and ninja morph to rectify the situation lol :P I've never really tried ninjamorph before
[Android Themes] :
Nothing special actually, that's the weirdest part. I use metamorph, and it creates multiple directories, but when I use ninjamorph afterwords, I don't have the multiple directories. Using metamorph again causes the problem again. But again, I've never had any problems when there are multiple directories, it just looks wrong.
[Android Themes] darkamikaze:
Alright.. I'm not sure if there's been any updates on metamorph I'm unaware of (aka OP wasn't updated to say) but.. before I start changing all the app icon's I have the harder way..

can we metamorph market apps yet? or is there an easy way to do that?
[Android Themes] leadfoot9281:
Every time I tried to do anything to the market other than star rate color it crashes market and won't let me sign back in so I had to push it with adb

Edit.... sorry, I misread your question.
[Android Themes] Danidemi:
Goodmorning ,

Methamorp is stuck in telling me i need more space on my sd but there is over 2gb of space free, what should i do?

grtz Danidemi

I installed the free version for trying out will buy if i like it.
[Android Themes] Doobysnacks:
Same here.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
When starting the check to see if my phone meets the requirements it's jumps to my homescreen telling me;

"Some files could not be extracted and set up. Please make sure you have enough space in /system".

EDIT: I have enough space, of course.
[Android Themes] qualnd:
yea the same thing is happenin to me ive tried so many different things but it juss wont work keeps say the same thing

i took a screen shot of wat it say
[Android Themes] UniqueNate:
Does anybody know how to make something in this form factor?

I want to put it on my Epic. I would find and use my own images for substitutes of the ones that are already there. I just want to know how to make something in this form factor or if anyone else knows how.
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
You can check this out.
[Android Themes] UniqueNate:
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it much :).

Another quick question... It may sound silly, but how do you show your avatar? I've been trying to figure that out but I do not seem to see any option to do so when I look at my account information. Do you have to reach a certain amount of post or something?

It's not to much of a big deal. Just bothers me somewhat that mines doesn't show.
[Android Themes] wayferer:
Hi there,

Wondering if someone knows what I'm doing wrong. I've got AndExplorer + BusyBox + Metamorph installed, followed the tuts and got a morph done that makes changes to the framework-res.apk. Everything goes well, Metamorph extracts the folder correctly, the content in the XML show up correct but when I click Apply All, it just sits at the Applying changes screen. Have left it for 30min a few times now but no luck.

The ROM is FroydVillian 1.5.

Thanks in advance :)

Edit: Found the answer. USB Debugging must be enabled. Searched for about an hour and didn't find the answer untill I posted the question!
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
You might be tweaking your profile picture, which is not the same as the avatar. In your User CP you should see Avatar settings on the left side.
[Android Themes] wayferer:
Hi all, I've got another question I can't seem to find answer too. Metamorph replaces the images fine but not the xml files. I have converted them to the correct format. Any ideas?

Thanks.
[Android Themes] :
low memory

I also have low mem waening. Read thru a few dozen pages here and on a droid forum all talking about changes thru term emul. Don't want to start that until I get some feedback. Have Nexus One Rooted, evil's 1.18 rom. 16gb class 6 card. 3.01gb free.

Df in term shows 3200k free space, that's 3.2gb if my math is right. cp is ok.

When first installed metamorph worked. Here's what I did since;

1. Parttioned sd card with Dark Tremor to 512mb, ext2 (that is what it shows but did it with CWMod and found some on-line comments that it still may be 3. Don't know if that matters).

2. Moved dalvik and apps to sd card ext.

3. Installed Tron theme.

4. Metamorph says it may not be compatible with all themes, maybe Tron is one of them.

5. Tried to reinstall busybox thru Market. Didn't seem to install right based on screen comments, forget exact wording.

6. Under cp it shows the dl'd version 1.17.1 installed.

7. If I run Titanium and tell it to install it shows 1.16 installed. Thought one would overwrite the other. Do I have two, or is 1.16 only what TB uses. Either way Metamorph gave the low mem warning before I installed the 1.17

8. What to try first, reinstall Metamorph?

Thanks Ken
[Android Themes] Maverick777:
EDIT: Sorry posted in the wrong thread
[Android Themes] zeussn:
Any progress with this ? I have the same problem and I would like to know if there is anything we can do or if it simply can't be done with Metamorph.
[Android Themes] lasertits:
I've been trying to get this working on my rooted HTC Aria running CM6 (latest) and I keep getting hit with that infamous "not enough space on /system"

Initially it says I only have about 4.60mb free, so I delete a few useless hunks of junk and it still says I only have 4.60mb free, so I reboot and it now says I have 129mb free (these are all double checked with quick system info, root explorer, & df in terminal) however - all the crap I previously deleted is back on my phone.

HTC Aria Rooted

CyanogenMod-6.0.2.1-Liberty

BusyBox 1.17.1

I made sure permissions on /system, /xbin, busybox were all writable etc. I also re-installed busybox as some users posted they had success in that department. I'm pretty stumped and lost at where to go next. If anyone has any suggestions please for the love of all that is right and honest in this world PLEASE let me know! Thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] flo09:
hi i have an samsung galaxy i5800 rootet :D

My qestion

I have installed metamorph when i will start metamorph i have this message "not enough space". I have search in google but it´s making me crazy i don´t know what i must do to run a theme on my phone

sorry for my bad english :D
[Android Themes] floepie:
Well, this may be obvious for some, but for some reason I wan't able to get my morphs to take. It turns out that the morph will not work if there are any spaces in the folder name! It appears to be working, but nothing actually happened. I removed any spaces in the folder name, and voila, it works!

Perhaps that can be added to the FAQ!!
[Android Themes] jona29:
cant get metamorph to recognise that busybox is installed .

samsung galaxy s with froyo build jp6

titanium backup works fine and have repaired busybox through this but still metamorph comes up with the error that busybox is not installed
[Android Themes] AacidD:
hey guys i m new to this please help i tried to change my battery icon referring to the post "[METAMORPH] [10/7] Glowing Circle Battery Icon" by "TheLynxy"(xda doesnt allow me to post the link)

but my icon just disappeared and now there is just blank space there :(

i have a samsung galaxy 3 GT-I5801 2.1 rooted i installed metamorph,busybox,andexplorer free versions

please help
[Android Themes] RichieDaze:
Maybe Metamorph looks for Busybox in a certain location, thats why it says its not found. If you type busybox from terminal, does it display its options? Also, do you know the location that Titanium places Busybox?

Did you check the sizes of the images before you tried to replace them? If sizes are not what the xml specifies, two things can happen:

1) Apk will crash or foreclose (If it's framework:Bootloop)

2) Images will not be present.

You also must have each file in there proper location or Metamorph won't copy the png because it isn't present.
[Android Themes] AacidD:
the size of each image is 38x38 i m sorry but i dont know how to check xml files

wat i did was i placed the zip file in my sd card selected pick theme from metamorph that showed up then i selected apply all then the phone rebooted n there was just blank space in place of battery icon :(
[Android Themes] RichieDaze:
Have you tried Stericsons busybox installer from the market???

Please post the metamorph.zip so I can ttake a look and correct it for you.
[Android Themes] JoeyBert:
been applying this new icon for like 10 minutes - can I reboot? will it hurt anything?
[Android Themes] RomanGSR:
Whenever I apply a theme, it successfully applies the theme (ask for a reboot and all), and after I reboot, the theme is not applied.

I am running Froyo with CM6.0, and this theme was made for it.
[Android Themes] pendo:
Yes just reboot. For me, I'd guess 99 or 100 percent of the time, the theme applies on reboot.

Lol...I don't know why MM is so wonky, but it is a pretty cool program. Wish it could do xml's too.
[Android Themes] Edubyah:
FROYO 2.2.1

Anybody notice metamorph and ninjamorph don't work on the 2.2.1 froyo builds? I been using ninjamorph to theme and package the .apk's then zipalign with SDK and ADB push to phone. It's the only way I been able to theme the NIGHTLYS!
[Android Themes] leadfoot9281:
Haven't tried on cm6 but worked fine on the mytouch 32 port.
[Android Themes] AacidD:
i read the instructions again it said that u require a "deodexed rom"

do u think that must be the problem ??

because i didn't do anything to the rom its the normal one which came with my phone :confused:

n yea i attached that zip file :p
[Android Themes] leadfoot9281:
Didn't think of that.. lol yes it has to be deodexed to theme... man not asking that is like running out of gas and trying to change a fuel pump..
[Android Themes] AacidD:
so now do i get a deodexed rom?? or atleast get my original icon back??
[Android Themes] Y I V E N C H Y:
Thanks, awesome application! It's working .
[Android Themes] bgs_piece:
DROID X metamorph HELP!!!!

If I used Metamorph to install a transparent notification bar and I want to go back to stock, can I just replace the framework-res.apk file using root explorer and then reboot or do I have to use an emulator to push the file back? I am rooted with stock rom running the OTA froyo for the droid x. Any help is greatly appreciated!
[Android Themes] Dozenboy0012:
Ive been morphing like crazy but im ready to step it up a knotch can somebody PLZ point me in the right direction of creating my own paccages Ive done some huntining but have been pretty unsuccessful. Thx in advance.
[Android Themes] planetj:
I can't get metamorph to work, no matter what i do.

I have a rom with busybox (modaco r9) + i installed busybox several times with titanium backup + i downloaded root explorer + andexplorer, none of those help me.

I read a lot on the internet, but most people seem to know a lot more than me about this, so I can't find a step by step guide, only stuff like "just install root explorer, then it'll work"... I suppose you have to do something, after you install root explorer or andexplorer, not just install them?

I also noticed some people say you'll have to make sure busybox is in both system/bin/busybox and system/bin/cp. I have none of those folders, only system/bin/bb. I tried creating folders, but not possible, even though it's in r/w.

I also found this:

-

download metamorph from market

download andexplorer from market

link cp with busybox- open adb shell type the following

ln -s /system/bin/busybox /system/bin/cp

reboot

now metamorph should work

-

But I don't understand it... Can someone tell me if it's true, and if it is, translate it into a step by step guide that I can understand.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
[Android Themes] RichieDaze:
It does change xml's and even zip/jar classes.dex

It does work on 2.2.1 roms. For some reason on the newer Cyan roms it's broken at the moment.

Your rom will have problems because it's not de-odexed. It is possible though.

The newer MetaMorph comes pre installed with a file explorer. No need to download one from the market. When MetaMorph ask to have Super user permission. Make sure the remember box is checked... I am looking in to your problem.

I will post a how to morph guide soon.
[Android Themes] planetj:
RichieDaze:

Thanks, but it does have SU permission, so that's not the problem. I just double checked in SU.

I guess you're right about the file explorer, but I can't tell, because all I can see when i open Metamorph, is a box saying, that it needs to do a few checks, then I press "start checks", it says please wait, then exits, with a message saying, that I don't have enough space in system :/

EDIT:

I just saw this on another forum:

"That actually is a busy box issue, it is not being given proper permission.

get the app "terminal emulaltor" from the market

then type this into the emulator

Quote:

chmod 755 /system/xbin/busybox"

I tried doing what the guy says, and got a message saying the operation was not permitted...

Hope someone can help me :)

EDIT AGAIN:

I just found out, i need to write su before the other stuff... just did, metamorph still says the same thing :(
[Android Themes] WarBird87:
has anyone tried to use metamorph with the G2? i downloaded the app from the market and i got it to run but havent found any themes i like... just wanted to know if anyone has gotten succesful results with the G2
[Android Themes] B-boy™:
Quick question, I make custom pulldowns for mm and I added a screenshot to the control file but it doesn't show up on the splash screen on the initial unzip.. just on the existing .xml. Any idea on if this is common or even an issue?... Everything else works great, it's just the screenshot thing... thanks.
[Android Themes] Mylenthes:
I have the same "Not enough space" problem, Please Help!
[Android Themes] creator2456:
Oh hi. Lookie here. A thread for Metamorph. Maybe if I ask my question here I will get an answer instead of the thread I opened before looking around a bit. :o:o:rolleyes:

Is it possible to use Metamorph to replace compiled XMLs like we can image files?
[Android Themes] RichieDaze:
Do you mean before you open the zip?

FYI: It only shows screen shot when the theme.xml is read/pressed...

Yes it's possible. I have done it in the past...

For all you guys that have "No Space errors" I am looking into this... Don't give up just yet...
[Android Themes] amosher13:
hey all, on samsung epic 4g. metamorph has always worked for me but now says i dont have busybox installed. i do though. it was already in /system/bin and /system/xbin. i tried the ln -s command, no go, i also tried the above via terminal emulator and it said "too many levels of symbolic links." any thoughts?

edit: okay so i used stericson's busybox from the market to figure out that i had busybox in /system/bin; /system/xbin and /sbin so i removed all and used market bb to install to /system/bin only and that worked!
[Android Themes] ilangoadigal:
Here's something I don't understand about Metamorph- does it work on market apps if they are located in system/app? This thread here makes it believe like this is the case- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=652661
[Android Themes] rori~:
Yes, as long as they are in /system/app....
[Android Themes] creator2456:
Can they then be moved back to /data/app?
[Android Themes] nickownzya:
Weird.

Not enough space in /system, tried that chmod busybox thing, which didn't work for me ("no permissions", I am S-ON). Deleted my old Busybox and tried to run Stericson's Busybox-Installer, what didnt work for me neither.

Any suggestions? My phone is Desire/AOSP/rooted.
[Android Themes] mcgrathx:
request: Would anyone be so inclined to make a clear theme for Remember the Milk?

Prefer white text, clear background.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] zHk3R:
I just wiped, wiped, wiped and flashed the newest Oxygen ROM for the HTC Desire.

Before I wiped and flashed I had no problem using MetaMorph, now I'm also getting the out of space error.

Seriously. What.
[Android Themes] bearnakedbrew:
I have a captivate running latest cognition, when I apply xml it force closes programs and doesn't apply all themes. Also reboots on its own. Am I being dumb?
[Android Themes] Linux4sa:
Thanks Stericsson :)
[Android Themes] mcgrathx:
two more requests please

I would like to see a my6sense apk modified for all clear background.... not sure if you guys are using this, but it's a fantastic app. Compiles all facebook, twitter and RSS greader feeds into an easy to use app.

Second is a clear widget for doubletwist - music/photo/podcast wireless sync app.

Thanks a ton!!!

Here are the APK's.
[Android Themes] LithGFX:
I was sort of saddened when it said it can be found in the market. When I uninstalled a system application, the market screwed up :(.
[Android Themes] teltel:
can i get metamorph.apk if it is not paid app? i am from Turkey and cant download it from the market...
[Android Themes] LithGFX:
Google it, I found an APK there.
[Android Themes] teltel:
thank you, installed, found busybox and installed that too

but getting out of space error in system folder
[Android Themes] LithGFX:
Yeah, I am also, when I barely have anything installed.
[Android Themes] jtkes693:
awesome app just started using it
[Android Themes] NueKaede:
I can't find MetaMorph on the android market, can someone please upload a recent .apk of it?

thanks in advance :D
[Android Themes] flowtime:
This seems really confusing I'm glad you guys are awesome!
[Android Themes] Swifty31703:
Nevermind. I figured out my own question. :o
[Android Themes] sid3track3d:
awesome thread, thanks
[Android Themes] jeanveupas:
i have a galaxy S i9000, i updated to android 2.2.1 (JPY) and metamorph does not work anymore :/

the app hang on "Applying theme", nobody did the same problem?
[Android Themes] ejrm13:
.

I have the same "make sure you have enough space in /system" problem, any luck with that?

BTW

I'm using a CDMA Desire with Cyanogenmod 6.1
[Android Themes] danilow_16:
maybe I'm wrong, but I think there is no themes compatibility for qvga screen? samsung i5500 (galaxy 5)

am I right??

If I'm wrong can you post me some places because I couldn't find,

sorry for my english

big thanks