OK, I have been searching and searching. I can find a lot of places where they post mods but I was hoping there would be a walkthrough for first timers. I would like to start modding some of the apps on my phone. (AKA Widgets transparent or themed). is there a place I can find what files contain what images for HTC Sense? when I was playing with modding in windows mobile sense I found a lot of info but I can not seem to find too much here.
I believe these are the steps:
1. get apk
2. unzip and change images
3. repack apk
4. copy apk to /system/app
I am not sure how to repack a apk yet (any pointers would be great). I am not sure I am suppose to get the apk from the system folder or from the website? by copying it to the system folder is that enough? or do I have to install it?
Any little pointers would be great.
Thanks,
SoBBie
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916814
Everything you need to know is there. Read all of the guides. Any questions? Ask in that thread. They are very helpful.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Thanks I will start there. and ask there.
SoBBie
Related
hi there,
any chance to get all the image files used in the hero? - icons, background images, buttons, etc.? i am about to do a htc hero theme for my blackberry. any hints appreciated thanks
cheers.
here is the rom
now its down to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533808
thanks a lot
uhm. how do i open those files?
woelv said:
uhm. how do i open those files?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
me too sorry newbie
please someone give a hint..
interrested too but don't abble to opne files... try to rename the .img in .zip but doesn't work...
Please help
I believe the file at the link given above has the "system image" files. You guys are just trying to make a theme so I am guessing you want the "picture" images only right? It would be easier to just extract a rom from the dream android development area and extract the apk files and wallpapers from it.
Here is a link to a thread that contains a dump of the system folder from T-Mobile UK 1.76.110.6 Hero rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542218
The icons, artwork, and such are located within the apk files which are basically renamed zip files. Good luck.
right, i was looking for picture files - and now i've got them. thanks!
I cant seem to find how to cook GSM Hero rom. i google thru only found for CDMA Hero.
I wanted to bake a rom only for my own
or is there any rom cooking program which i could add in my own apps, boot img, theme & name it my own version etc... that free or i could purchase? xD
even need me too read up & make it my own is there any link? ( i dont mind reading & learn too ) really cant find for GSM Hero >.<"
unzip the rom you like, copy > paste the apps to /system/app or /data/app and sign the zip
incomer said:
unzip the rom you like, copy > paste the apps to /system/app or /data/app and sign the zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is no good to modify others rom am i right?
& i would like to rename to my own
& is there any place i could download a normal 1.5 clean rom? as i deleted my original 1.5 rom
On this page: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=GSM Hero ROMs
the official HTC ROMs are listed under the "RUU" section. The downloads will be executable files, but you should be able to extract the system/data/boot images with a plain old archiver program like WinRAR. Any of the custom HTC ROMs, like Modaco, are based on these.
As far as using other people's ROMs, there's no reason you can't use them for your own personal use, and as far as distributing them, I'm sure the original cooks would be fine as long as you give credit where credit is due. Of course I'd ask permission first, but I doubt anyone here would have much of a problem with it.
craig0r said:
On this page: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=GSM Hero ROMs
the official HTC ROMs are listed under the "RUU" section. The downloads will be executable files, but you should be able to extract the system/data/boot images with a plain old archiver program like WinRAR. Any of the custom HTC ROMs, like Modaco, are based on these.
As far as using other people's ROMs, there's no reason you can't use them for your own personal use, and as far as distributing them, I'm sure the original cooks would be fine as long as you give credit where credit is due. Of course I'd ask permission first, but I doubt anyone here would have much of a problem with it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks incomer & craig0r for your time to solve my ??? =)
What is the reason behind naming apk "com.WORDHERE.APPNAMEHERE" is there a certain pattern to follow for this? Thank You!
Thread moved to Q&A.
It defines the namespace for your app. Usually it is a reversed version of your domain name. For instance, my domain is webosnerd.com, so my packages are com.webosnerd.appname. I think it's a Java thing.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
ald3n3 said:
What is the reason behind naming apk "com.WORDHERE.APPNAMEHERE" is there a certain pattern to follow for this? Thank You!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It all has to do with the way the file system is set up. If u look in the apk after its recompiled in the smali files Ull see a set of folders...first one will be com then the folder inside of that will be the com.here then the folder inside of that will be next like this com.here.next. meaning if u were looking in on ur computer it would look like this com/here/next. Its a way of calling files
thanks for the help guys! i'm gearing myself to make my first android app... or maybe i'll start with themes. Thanks!
ald3n3 said:
What is the reason behind naming apk "com.WORDHERE.APPNAMEHERE" is there a certain pattern to follow for this? Thank You!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, it's a Java development pattern / best practice. Android apps are written using the Java language so most developers follow Java best practices when they develop for Android.
As to WHY it's a best practice: The .apk is just a .zip file that makes it easy to move the app around. The Android Market only has to keep track of one .apk file instead of the thousand of files that actually make up the application. Once the .apk file is on the device it is inflated back into a set of files/folders. When it does the unzipping, dots are replaced with /'s and we end up with something like:
/com/SuttCo/AppNumberOne/FolderA/file.jpg
/com/SuttCo/AppNumberOne/FolderB/file.jpg
/com/SuttCo/AppNumberOne/FolderC/file.jpg
/com/SuttCo/AppNumberTwo/FolderA/file.jpg
/com/SuttCo/AppNumberTwo/FolderB/file.jpg
As you can see... both SuttCo apps share the /com/SuttCo/ directory.
tl; dr; It's so things stay organized.
hey New to the xda fourms but looking for some information about skinning I got a few questions which I've trolled over xda very little and some other sites that never directly point me in the direction I'm looking to go. I have worked with linux is in the past. ex puppy linux which I was very fond of for user information about anything to do with puppy. but I have just learned from trial and error . anyways my questions are as follows.
1.I'm wanting to build a skin for rcmix 3d ver.4 creating sense 3.5 New look and feel while changing icons for a list of apps besides the skin and sense,how do I go about changing icons/skins in apps I download?
2. what programs do I need to take on this task?
3. I am currently not using linux,using windows7 to do this, is this going to matter? or should I switch to a linux based os?
in the end all I wanna do is change the bling appel of my phone with my own custom look not someone else's idea. a basic point in the right direction would be a big help. I my even post some skins to add to the dhd world.thanks in advance.
I want to ask the same questions:
1.I'm wanting to build a skin for rcmix 3d ver.4 creating sense 3.5 New look and feel while changing icons for a list of apps besides the skin and sense,how do I go about changing icons/skins in apps I download?
2. what programs do I need to take on this task?
3. I am currently not using linux,using windows7 to do this, is this going to matter? or should I switch to a linux based os?
mont2012 said:
I want to ask the same questions:
1.I'm wanting to build a skin for rcmix 3d ver.4 creating sense 3.5 New look and feel while changing icons for a list of apps besides the skin and sense,how do I go about changing icons/skins in apps I download?
2. what programs do I need to take on this task?
3. I am currently not using linux,using windows7 to do this, is this going to matter? or should I switch to a linux based os?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want to get away the easy way, then:
1. Download rom of your choice (.zip format)
2. Extract framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk from that zip file (you'll have to look in the data folder).
3. Go to UOT kitchen and go to file upload tab and then select "upload system files" then upload the ones you've just extracted.
4. Once they are uploaded, you can browse through all the tabs and select things of your choice.
5. When you're finished selecting, go to Sumery tab and cook your files.
6. Wait for 5-10 minutes then go to pickup tab and you should have your .zip ready for that specific rom
7. Flash the .zip
8. Enjoy!
Note: For every rom, the framework and systemui.apk is different so for every different rom you'll have to extract those files from .zip file of that rom
hey thanks,I have been looking at that kitchen cooking but I'm looking for a more manual approach at doing things. can I do that same step guide but manually skin it myself?
how do I manually recompile after I'm done?
I have been creating icons for a little over a week with gimp on windows on free time with a theme in mind looking for more of a one of a kind idea and then maybe adding themes to the dhd network after I get a handle on it, so looking to create theme packs. I been trying to do it with a few apps but I can't get the icons out of the apps to show up when I pull it apart so I figure I'm missing something I would need to go about doing my work. am I missing extensions I need to complete this?
wait4me2burn said:
hey thanks,I have been looking at that kitchen cooking but I'm looking for a more manual approach at doing things. can I do that same step guide but manually skin it myself?
how do I manually recompile after I'm done?
I have been creating icons for a little over a week with gimp on windows on free time with a theme in mind looking for more of a one of a kind idea and then maybe adding themes to the dhd network after I get a handle on it, so looking to create theme packs. I been trying to do it with a few apps but I can't get the icons out of the apps to show up when I pull it apart so I figure I'm missing something I would need to go about doing my work. am I missing extensions I need to complete this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To change the icons in downloaded apps you will need to decompile the apps apk then change out the icon in the app, them recompile. Mind you it will get replaced again when the app updates. A search would lead you to many themeing tuts on XDA
Hi,
I am trying to create a theme for Note 2 with Note 3 mods. I am currently using DN3 v3 rom.
These are my questions :
1. I would like to know where installed apps from play store keeps there icons "I want to change them"
2. Where are all the stock apps "pre installed apps" located ?
3. Do i need to do any xml programming when replacing the app icons ?
Please tell me the path to those locations if you know it :fingers-crossed:
Each app is an apk file, and it contains icon(s). So there is no central place where all icons are stored.
the best you can do is to create an iconpack theme. just download one (it is apk file as well) and see how it's done. apk's are just signed-zip files, so you can open them (unzip) with any app like winzip or total commander (it is harder putting it back together). There are a lot of iconpacks available, just google it.
dalanik said:
Each app is an apk file, and it contains icon(s). So there is no central place where all icons are stored.
the best you can do is to create an iconpack theme. just download one (it is apk file as well) and see how it's done. apk's are just signed-zip files, so you can open them (unzip) with any app like winzip or total commander (it is harder putting it back together). There are a lot of iconpacks available, just google it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks i use "Ninja Morph" on the phone so it should be easy enough to unpack and then repack i hope
I need help i cant find the META-INF folder. Where would i find that folder ?
I got a message as showen in the picture that i need to copy 2 files where to i found the AndroidManifest.xml but i cant find the other one called META-INF and i have looked everywhere in the decompiled folder. What should i do ?