yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
have you tried the chmod step from chewitts installer?

In the settings under 'About phone' -> 'Firmware Version' you can see the android version you are running. If it doesn't say 2.1 you need to head to the dev section to debrand and upgrade.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] If p then q:
Okay found it, my phone is 1.6. Is there a specific link in the android development section where I can learn how to debrand?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
OK, at least now we know what the problem was. The easiest way to get 2.1 is to use bin4ry's x10 flash with one of the decrypted roms here.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] MrRusch:
Just thought I'd reference this here as well, some information on APK decompression/compression. See post
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
Updated first page, thanks :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] MarylandCookie:
I take it noones figured out how to change the stock lockscreen?

I guess its just a case of finding out where its referenced and changing it to use the default android lockscreen as the images are already there...

Anyone?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] If p then q:
OKay, I am back. Phone's been rooted and updated to 2.1 firmware, but ADB still won't recognize my phone. Are there any other specific steps anyone else took to get their x10a ADB compatable?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
Do you just want to change the images, or do you want to change things like transparency etc? The images can just be swapped with the semc_* ones. I did that and posted it somewhere on dk2000zx's theme thread (see the link in the themes section on the first page), but when I get some time, I'll look into just doing a search/replace on the semc_* resource names and see if we end up with the default without editing any images.

Two things to check:

USB debugging on?

drivers?

I had that problem and only got it sorted with the drivers from the sony site...
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] DaRk_dOg:
I'm having serious issues with Conversations.apk.

1) It is not decompiling properly and,

2)After editing the images inside it is not recompiling at all!

Any tips on this are highly appreciated.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jase81:
try using a none modded 1 to decompile n if you have edited 9.pngs they mite be wrong dude ;)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jase81:
i have tried changing my carrier txt like here can any1 help me do it for my x10 plz :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Suminderji:
Will any of these work with 2.2? Just updated but I hate the vanilla task bar.

Edit: Just tried Dark10 and it bricked it.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] .kannabizz.:
this is a awesome guide for those people who want to make their own theme.. good job dude ;)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] SXUsr:
The methods to edit should remain the same, but none of the 1.6, 2.1 or 2.2 themes are going to work on the other, i.e 1.6 can only use themes made for 1.6 and so on.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] setaseti:
hm, can u please add the themes for the 2.2.1 versions. this would be great.

maby split into freex10 2.2.1 and the aosp themes, dont know if these are different.

greetz
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
Sorry guys, disappeared there for a while (overworked then sick then finally on holiday - yah :p)

Sorry man, have only looked into changing the colour... still using the sony rom as well...

What he said :)

What he said :D

Thanks :)

Do you mean in the themes section (the links to the existing themes)? I might do, need to find some time for some other stuff first though...
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jase81:
callum have done this using this app from here fought you mite want to add it to the 1st page lol :D

edit: you need to put this file in SYSTEM/ETC for this to work
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
Did you change the colour with that app as well? or did you mod the xml files?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jase81:
i modded my xml file callum ill tell when i find it lol :D

Edit :its in res/layout/status_bar_expanded.xml callum jus changed these lines

<TextView android:textAppearance="?textAppearanceLarge" android:textColor="[COLOR="Red"]?textColorSecondaryInverse[/COLOR]" android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/plmnLabel" android:paddingLeft="4.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
<TextView android:textAppearance="?textAppearanceLarge" android:textColor="[COLOR="Red"]?textColorSecondaryInverse[/COLOR]" android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/spnLabel" android:paddingLeft="4.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

to

<TextView android:textAppearance="?textAppearanceLarge" android:textColor="[COLOR="Red"]#ffff0000[/COLOR]" android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/plmnLabel" android:paddingLeft="4.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />
<TextView android:textAppearance="?textAppearanceLarge" android:textColor="[COLOR="Red"]#ffff0000[/COLOR]" android:layout_gravity="center_vertical" android:id="@id/spnLabel" android:paddingLeft="4.0dip" android:layout_width="wrap_content" android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

hope this helps :D
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Arijit.Ray81:
How to change the background of MediaScape?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
look again ;)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] AyDee:
Well I tried using the app and then copy-pasting, and I also tried editing the .xml (the one you attached) by hand and moving to system/etc. Neither worked for me.

I even tried changing the permissions to rw-r--r-- and rw-rw-rw- just to see if that was the problem...

Do I need to have it in a .zip or did you have to do that to attach?

Is that the 2.2 rom you're running? I'm on 2.1 (2.0.A.0.504), is that the problem? I am rooted, have busybox & I gave the app su permission.

(also xRecovery, jit, DT kernel & fix, but I don't think those matter with this)

TIA
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jase81:
hi aydee nah you dnt need it in a zip that was to attach lol , yer i'm on 2.2 but i dnt fink that shuld matter did you reboot it after you changed your text ? :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] AyDee:
Yeah I figured :p but I couldn't think of another reason this wouldn't work...

Yep, every time...

Whenever I use the app or copy manually with root explorer I notice that the xml file shows up in both /system/etc and /etc if I place a copy in either of those folders and if I delete it in one folder it disappears from both too.

What are your permissions set to? rw-rw-rw-?

Maybe someone else on 2.1 could try this out?

Edit- after reading the app's description I think that it is compatible with the 2.2 'Rom' because Z used Cyanogen for parts of it. So no dice on stock 'rom'
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] subhankar.ds:
Help needed

Can anybody tell me how do i change the home menu list background?

I've seen the tutorial in this forum..but i lost it & not able to find it after lots of searching....

i know i need to edit xml file of framework-res.apk...but dont know which one & where....

plz help me...
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
You need to edit SemcHomeL.apk. Change 'apps_tray_background' in res/values/colors.xml to the value you want.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] subhankar.ds:
Thank U senior...I'll try & confirm with my theme...:)

Oh, i made it...thanks...i'll upload the modified APKs with screen shot
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] kbadone:
hey guys

Im trying to change the background for the timescape infinity page, you know the one that displays when you click on the infinity button, I looked everywhere in the app folder and framework res.apk!!! can somebody please point me in the right direction?

same problem applies for the contact edit page

here is a pic from timescape to give you an idea

thanks
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] nvana:
Theme 2.2

Hi thanks for putting together this guide i am just wondering if u can update the '8. Theme collection" to include 2.2 themes?? :p
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
First up, sorry to those of you that PMed me and haven't had a reply. I've had a grand total of about 10mins on XDA in the last few weeks. I will get back to this and I will update the themes list, but things have gone a bit crazy since the old 'locked down and restricted to SE rom' days ;)

Anyway, I'll try and get back into things soon, but unfortunately my X10 has been relegated to the top drawer for the last couple of weeks (at least it's the top drawer :)). I've been doing some app development on another platform, but I'd like to port some stuff over to android at some stage...
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Mr_Element:
Nice to see that you're still with us at least! :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] subhankar.ds:
My red theme

Plz add my work here......http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=951400
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] cjm007:
nice work man
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] rassolium:
very helpful...;)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] sathurnn:
I'm having problem decompiling mediascape with apktool. I obtain only one folder "smali", instead i need to decompile the drawable-hdpi folder with all the 9.png. I tried to drag that folder with 7zip but i can't see the guide of the 9.png.

Any solutions????

thanks
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] mvrn:
I have exactly the same problem:confused:
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] pield:
can u make a video with how to install the themes please?

I get confused reading all the things I have to do =S
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] jase81:
Have u tried apk manager ? Cant post link lol :-)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] AyDee:
apk manager uses apktool and gives the same results. No luck with X10 Mod Tool either... After a search it seems others have had this problem too & I haven't seen a solution.

Even _calum_ said earlier in this thread it won't decompile w/out errors.

But there is some good news- we can still patch the images manually at least. There are only 20 .9.pngs :)

Here's how:

Pull mediascape to your computer

Extract mediascape with winrar/7-zip and move all .9.pngs in drawable-hdpi to a new folder.

You can edit your images at this point so you don't have to worry about damaging the border guides once they're added.

Remove the .9 extension from all images, so image.9.png becomes image.png

(After removing .9, when you open any of these in draw9patch a 1-pixel border will be added)

Open each image in draw9patch and draw the guides in the borders, then save. Save as original image name without ".9.png" (for button.9.png save as button) Draw9patch will add the extensions and retain the guides.

Now compile the images with -xUltimate Draw9Patch Compiler and the guides are hidden and .9.pngs are ready to drop into mediascape.

I think I may try to create a set of stock .9.pngs for mediascape with guides for themers to use.

*EDIT- I have attached a set of patched .9.pngs for mediascape. They all go in drawable-hdpi. I can confirm that they will compile fine with the current borders but haven't tested them on my phone yet.

Edit with your image editor of choice(leave border alone!!) and compile with the tool I suggested above.

Cheers.:)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] subhankar.ds:
Trick

there is another trick to edit the .9.png of mediascape/any... just pick one apk that easily can be decompile by APK Manager like SemcHomeL.apk. then open mediascape.apk with 7zip. & rename all the 9.png as per available 9.png files under SemcHomeL.apk & place it to under SemcHomeL.apk from mediascape.apk. then decompile SemcHomeL.apk by apk manager....voila..all 9.png will be decompiled...then edit them & you can recompile by apk manager or use -xUltimate Draw9Patch Compiler to recompile.....after recompile all 9.png, you know what to do...ENJOY..:D:D:D

Dont forget to press thanx button...
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] arr1975:
hi!

i just want to change the colour of the bottom bar (where show the battery, signal, etc) from blue to black.

how can i do this?

thanks,

arr
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] aaronx12:
this is the most confusing post i have ever seen on this site.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Colincmcf:
hi

I've read an re-read this guide as am keen to create custom themes. My phone is rooted and has xRecovery installed and working. Currently on X10i -2.1-update1 - 2.1.54 - 2.1.A.0.435

I have downloaded ADB and installed it along with Java SDK & JRE. Enabled USB debugging on phone and fired up Cmd.

I use the following commands

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools

adb devices [then i see me device CB511HUFSD device attached]

adb shell [shows a $ on a new line]

then i try typing

adb shell

su

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2 /system

chmod 4755 /system/bin/sh

operation not permitted error. I am guessing its not letting me unsecure the shell.

Any ideas where am going wong

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] gavriel18:
After you type adb shell, stop typing adb before every command. Either adb before every command or adb shell from the outset and you don't have to do it again until the next session. Hope it helps. :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
Only thing I can think of is that the SD card is mounted....
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] _calum_:
So I'm back after dropping off the face of the planet for a while :) I've been getting into WP7 development and so my X10 has been in the top drawer for a couple of months... I may get into Android development soon but at the moment I'm a bit short on time (as always ;)).

I still would like to get the timescape animations sorted (I hate being beaten :D) but I just can't seem to get the cheecksum figured out. If I ever get them sorted I'll update this post again, but until then I probably won't do anything more with my X10.

I hope this post has been helpful. See ya :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Colincmcf:
SD card is not mounted and USB debugging is defo turned on

Can't figure it out ADB can see my device yet its not letting me unsecure the Shell.

Is it because am using an official SE ROM downloaded through SEUS??
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Mobzter:
i doubt its to do with that.. i used to have it workin with the stock versions in the past.. although i never actually asked what difference is ther between the root and the unsecuring shell?
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] sathurnn:
Does this guide can be applied to cyanogenmod 6.1.3 framework? CAuse if i add resources.arsc to framework its size from 2,6 mb become 4,4 mb
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] canserman:
When using Contacts, froyo roms like CM 6 can select group to display. this is helpful when there are over 300 contacts.

But other roms like evil's nxsense 1.26 or miui rom, I cannot do it?

It's N1 only, Froyo only or what?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sadkorean34:
I currently have a i-9000, the 3 button version in my hand.

I'm trying to use this for T-mobile.

Somehow, I was lucky to get 3 button PDA file for JFD.

I have been using it ever since for my t-mobile account,

however...

I'm in big urge to try the ROM.

I already have rooted and done several things with my brother's

vibrant version of Galaxy S, as there is many ROM's out there for it.

However, obviously, it is impossible to find ROM for I-9000 that is

designated for T-mobile U.S. version.

Is there anyway I can solve this problem..

I know that.. if I tried something like..

rooted i-9000 with any I-9000 rom on this forum won't work,

nor can I flash the modem file only after flashing ROM on the device.

What is possible solution?

My ultimate goal is to Froyo this i-9000 and use it as T-mobile USA.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] shnoz:
Just wondering, why the need for a TMobile ROM?

The hardware is different, so it's prob not a good idea anyway. Your i9000 doesn't support the AWS band needed for 3G on T-Mobile, so you're prob stuck on EDGE. You might as well just use i9000 Euro froyo.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sadkorean34:
I want to use the I-9000 for T-mobile USA.

That's why I want to do this.

Currently, I have JFD installed and its working flawlessly,

but I'm thinking about loading a rom, but being cautious
[Vibrant General] weighates:
Hey I was just wondering where is the file I delete to get my gig of data back? Thanks Chris

PS - Whats the command to make sure ext2 is disabled again. I beleive its a busybox command thanks again guys :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadkorean34:
I currently have a i-9000, the 3 button version in my hand.

I'm trying to use this for T-mobile.

Somehow, I was lucky to get 3 button PDA file for JFD.

I have been using it ever since for my t-mobile account,

however...

I'm in big urge to try the ROM.

I already have rooted and done several things with my brother's

vibrant version of Galaxy S, as there is many ROM's out there for it.

However, obviously, it is impossible to find ROM for I-9000 that is

designated for T-mobile U.S. version.

Is there anyway I can solve this problem..

I know that.. if I tried something like..

rooted i-9000 with any I-9000 rom on this forum won't work,

nor can I flash the modem file only after flashing ROM on the device.

What is possible solution?

My ultimate goal is to Froyo this i-9000 and use it as T-mobile USA.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Master™:
If you have an I9000, then go to there section if you have a question about it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadkorean34:
I posted in the section as well.

Since its, somewhat T-mo related, as well as Galaxy S model,

I think its okay for me to ask a question in here, too.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonie972:
Can you use Web2Go with the i9000?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richiehd:
Not really. If I had a question about the Optimus S, I wouldn't ask it on the Optimus T boards.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] furias:
Hi

yesterdey I freeze my Tablet installing Android Market.

I need flash it, with the original fimware but I cannot find the original fimware in the web.

Does anyone know where to get it?

Tablet:

change xxx to www
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] klwinkel:
Hello,

I have the same tablet, and I am also trying to install the android market.

How did you install the market ?

I'm having problems writing to /system/app (see my other post)

dit you try the reset button on the back ?

Can I copy anything of mine, and send it to you ?

You could try sending an email to:

support at pointofview-online dot com

they did respond within a few days to me.
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
One thing we have run into with BiffMod ROM is that there is no single "COMPLETELY erase the phone" solution.

So this is my attempt at it.... No console/terminal, no adb shell, no USB, no anything required. Just flash the file in recovery and you are done.

But OHSAKA! There are tons of threads about this, there are even existing "wipe-update" files to erase the phone. What makes your flashable update file so special???

Well I'm glad you asked that. This update contains the 'erase_image' executable with all the needed libraries statically linked. (thanks ezterry) 'erase_image' performs a low-level format of the partition which can fix unforeseen problems. Most other wipe-updates just perform "rm -rf *" at the file system level and don't touch the boot partition.

v2

---

Kudos to RichieDaze! He stepped up and added some often requested functionality to this popular wipe script. Now SuperWipe will check the root of the /sdcard/ directory for a file named "SuperWipe.conf". This file will control which partitions get erased and also control if the script triggers an auto-reboot. If the file is not present, then the script will default to wiping all partitions.

SuperWipe.conf

## SuperWipe Custom Configuration

## So Fresh and So Clean Clean Menu

## Cannot be blank (yes or No)
#
Wipe_Cache=yes
Wipe_Userdata=yes
Wipe_System=yes
Wipe_Boot=yes
Wipe_Sd_Secure=yes
Wipe_Sd_Ext=yes
#
##

## Extras
#
Reboot_when_done=no
Reboot_Delay=5
#
##

SuperWipe v2 (MD5: a3c358c1e027c8ec039ada8e667cab1a)

SuperWipe.conf (MD5: 1e7eb3a97270142aa6bf7c4fca9c2490)

You will need to reboot back into recovery after running this. If you forget and try to boot normally, you will have to pull battery to power off.

v1

---

This update will:

1) Call erase_image on CACHE, SYSTEM, USERDATA, and BOOT partitions

2) Mount /sd-ext (if it exists) and delete all files from it

3) Delete all files in the /sdcard/.android_secure directory which is where all the froyo apps2sd files live

4) Run e2fsck (file system repair) on the your ext partition

5) Log all output to the /tmp/wipe.log file (if you care)

I think this is the most complete way to wipe a phone. It supersedes 'fastboot erase system -w', VOL_DOWN+HOME+BACK, Amon_RA wipes, or various other flashable update-wipe zips.

I have tested this file the best I can on my phone. I verified all partitions are completely empty after running it. Any suggestions or bug reports are welcome!

SuperWipe (MD5: 945218bbbeab63d2c41e20c3243176ce)

You will need to power off and reboot back into recovery after running this. If you forget and try to boot normally, you will have to pull battery to power off.
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
This space reserved for Firerat's comments :)
[G1 Android Development] microb0i:
Will definitely check this out! sounds like a "duh" kind of thing.
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
Yeah, when I told ezterry I was done and it works, he said "Doing what someone ought to have done ages ago"...
[G1 Android Development] yo9gnc:
a "low format" kind of wipe should isolate the bad blocks on the memory (i have such things :D ) ? and because i can`t use anything that require usb on my phone, i`ll try use your file to wipe and then reinstall biffmode2.1 (which i have trough bart restore from another phone).

another question. if your file is like a low format, is it ok to use it every time ? or often ?

Later edit: tried it. the rom still doesn`t install. so i don`t know what the problem is. i guess that your wipe script is ok. the rom stuff is not your problem :) but since cm6 stable, i can`t install any rom.

for your script, just release a lot of time spent with the "wipe" operations in flashing new roms. and from what you say, it does it better. so, nice job! :)
[G1 Android Development] crypysmoker:
If you havent been able to install any rom since CM6... then its either your hardware, or your not giving it enough time to boot.

Getting ready to try this out because Im sure I have some bad blacks on my Mytouch 1.2 that have been causing location issues in sense roms for only about 4 months, before that all worked fine.
[G1 Android Development] lackonne:
whether I could use for my N1?
[G1 Android Development] ezterry:
I still find fastboot erase a bit cleaner than erase_image but for 99.9% of your problems erase_image works well.. and can be done without a computer on hand.

You need someone who knows how the n1 is set up to be sure, but I think it will work perfectly.. ask for some dev with an n1 to check.
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
Great work Ohsaka, this is something that the community has been needing for a long time. You rock.
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
ill have to download this for future use
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
I promise to port this to the N1 if anyone donates an N1 to me. :)

Heck, I'll port it to ANY phone...just send me the phone!

Seriously though, I imagine this can be ported to most phones quickly by tweaking the install.sh script.
[G1 Android Development] r3s-rt:
Quick dumb question. Could this possible offer a speed improvement when flashing a new ROM? I find that if I don't use fastboot, any Froyo ROM is completely unusable. Even if I do use fastboot, the Froyo ROMs usually bog down after a few hours. I'm talking like 10 minutes pounding on the screen trying to get an outgoing call to work. Could this possibly fix all this mess?
[G1 Android Development] ezterry:
Sounds more like permission/dalvik issues to me.

This if used right can prevent old permission/dalvic issues carrying into the new rom.
[G1 Android Development] captaincrook:
Speaking of Dalvik, does this also wipe the Dalvik cache?