Could any1 point me in the right direction.. Im looking for the stock wallpapers in my file manager but cant seem to find them? Thanks
the stock wallpapers are normally built into the wallpaperpicker apk so you won't find them in a file manager.
you could download a custom rom or stock image and then change the apk to .zip and extract them.
or simply do a google search for android ice cream sandwich wallpapers.
I was wondering if anyone know if it is possible to put more icons into a flashed theme already on your phone or could someone point me in the right direction to learn how thanks in advance
im not sure how to pack a theme but if you explore your rom's zip file you should be able to find the icons usually under res\drawle-hdpi if the apk wont open you can just rename the .apk to .zip if you extract the apk it will need to be resigned.
Sony Ericsson was wonderful enough to include a stock theme chooser in our Xperia Plays so I have wondered why are we not customizing them? I see no threads about this at all or where we can share themes for our stock manager so I wanted to start one.
The process of customizing the stock theme manager is very simple and can be done by swapping out pngs within the DefaultThemes.apk. (Simply unzip, swap pics, & rezip)The images are located in "res/drawable-hdpi" folder.These "themes" are not full themes but instead they only affect the background of the dialer, contacts, alarms, calculator, stock messaging app, stock calendar, settings, & music app, & can be used with other themes (i.e ICS).
I do not know how to change the name of the preview images in manager (i.e. Fluorite, orchid, ruby, flow, sunflower, onyx ,& willow) as of yet, but I think I need to edit xml to change this. I would like to get some feedback on this and hope someone will enjoy the customized themes I made. (I have only replaced the stock images so I did not create the wallpapers or images.)
To install this:
1. Your phone must be ROOTED and you should have Root Explorer app(or other Root browser) from market.
2. You should make a backup of your phones DefaultThemes.apk file that is found in System/app folder (but I have included it to download also if you like)
3. You need to change permissions of the file before you move it into its folder. (Picture is included to show the correct permissions)
4. Lastly replace file and reboot phone. Once rebooted you should have new themes (modified themes) in stock theme manager.
Many Screenshots are below. Again...Feedback is appreciated
There are 2 customized versions and the original SE 2.3.4 Default Themes apk. Basically 14 new themes here.
V.2 Custom Themes http://db.tt/oO3RykwG
V. 3 Custom Themes http://db.tt/7YFiAdd7
And Sony Ericsson Stock Original http://db.tt/oWxJ87dU
If dropbox links are not working let me know and I will re-create links or find another way to share.
Got your PM mate, wow thanks I was actually looking for this last week haha will check it out properly later but is bookmarked for now
Jinx13
No problem. I figure there are some really good themes posted here like ICS, Galaxy s2, & someone even just did motoblur. They all put in a lot of work & they came out great.(I use ICS personally). So I thought if I made custom themes for the manager it makes them look even better imo. If you have some images that you want to add or suggestions let me know & ill see what I can do.
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Every now and then I surf the market like you wouldn't believe just to see what's out there.
I came across an app called ThemeX which basically allows you to select & extract icons, wallpapers, dock etc. from GO Launcher & ADW Launcher EX themes.
No more need to extract the apk within a file manager and hunt down the needed files.
This is the theme I am currently using with a few minor tweaks... Changed to a different font and different wallpaper on it's lock screen and a snazzier nav-bar.
Here
Just rename it from .zip to .hwt and place in the HWThemes folder. Then check it out...
If you want, download the app 'theme editor' (for Huawei) from the app store and make changes like I did. It is extremely easy to use although the UI is a bit simple.