Saint's Color Editor v1.1
I developed this tool to easily edit android colors in decompiled xml files. I'm sharing it here to help other themers because personally I found changing colors in xml files as the most painful part of theming.
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Download ColorEditor.zip (v1.1)
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Change Log
Version 1.1
* Looks up and loads named colors like @color/black from the same xml file and also interprets standard named colors
* Improved error handling
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How to install and use?
Pretty simple..
- Unzip ColorEditor.exe anywhere you like and run..
- You must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 installed on your pc
- Open any android xml file that contains colors
- Click on colors you want to change and choose alternate color from the color dialog that pops up (the app will automatically identify the hex code)
- When you are done, hit File/Save or Saveas..... as simple as that
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Remember to thank me if I made your life easy.. Cheers..
Thx for this mate. Ill try and give feedback. Quite nice idea i must say
Cheers,
Vertumus said:
Thx for this mate. Ill try and give feedback. Quite nice idea i must say
Cheers,
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Redownload again.. I made a fix since some standard color hex values were not translated properly and I have also included a Undo/Redo functionality..
I don't know why this tool did not got any attention from themers, since it is quite handy.
Thanks mate, again
Very great work mate!
I'll try it!
Big!
Vertumus said:
I don't know why this tool did not got any attention from themers, since it is quite handy.
Thanks mate, again
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people are probably used to notepads i guess
Notepad++ actually
Thanks for the tool!
Sent from my #sgs2
Very good tool definately makes changing colors easy. One question is do you use this to change the colors.xml from framework res cause i seem to just get boot loops whenever changing a couple of colours in that file even if just copy the resources file to a working framework res still get a bootloop. Not sure what to try. I only change the clock and secondary text colour. Any help would be great.
Thanks
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Thanks Very nice tool
Thanks for the tool. Definitely a handy one to go in the collection.
txr33 said:
Very good tool definately makes changing colors easy. One question is do you use this to change the colors.xml from framework res cause i seem to just get boot loops whenever changing a couple of colours in that file even if just copy the resources file to a working framework res still get a bootloop. Not sure what to try. I only change the clock and secondary text colour. Any help would be great.
Thanks
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Yes, I use this a lot to change colors.xml and no I never had boot loops. Boot loops cannot be due to changing colors. It could be due to the way you compile the apk's. For system apk's try not to flash signed apk's. I used to get boot loops when I sign system apk's. Flash only unsigned system apk's. Hope this helps...
hi i want to change the color of like the text in messages, the text which you type out, which value should i edit in my framework color.xml?
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Hi everyone!
I didn't like the animated arrows on Samsung's lockscreen, but couldn't find a mod for it here.
So I tweaked it a bit to remove the text and the arrows Here's a preview:
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Includes my battery icons as a bonus
XWJPA
XWJPA (with multi-locale support)
XXJPO (with multi-locale support)
How-to:
1. Decompile framework-res.apk, navigate to \res\values\
2. do a search for strings.xml files in explorer
3. Drag and drop all the files from the search results into Notepad++
4. Find using REG expressions:
zzz_glass_lock_help_text_2.*
replace with:
zzz_glass_lock_help_text_2"> </string>
(Tip: use the "replace in all open documents" button)
5. Save all files
6. Compile apk as usual
Nice m8. Works great.
Edit: Noticed that I still have the text for swiping the screen. Did you remove only english text because mine is in finnish?
What is the name of the file you have edited to remove the wordings?
Nice
Can you also make this for JPM please?
pekkala89 said:
Nice m8. Works great.
Edit: Noticed that I still have the text for swiping the screen. Did you remove only english text because mine is in finnish?
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Thanks for the note, here's a fixed version with support for other languages. Let me know if it works.
XWJPA Lockscreen mod with multi locale support
CQDOTCOM said:
What is the name of the file you have edited to remove the wordings?
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For English, it's under res\values\strings.xml
Do a search in the file for zzz_glass_lock_help_text_2
You can also find other strings.xml files for various languages in other values folders (e.g. values-es)
Is it possible to get this for JM1? I would absolutely love this D:
Using your JPO Version but changed battery icon (Version E from repository)
For anyone interested..
Updateable through CWM (rename to update.zip or use install from zip option).
thank you great work!
Does it need deodexed ROM?
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@Cy4n1d3 Can I use this with JPA?
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@Cy4n1d3 Can I use this with JPA?
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As JPO and JPA seem to be mostly different in localization I would take a wild guess and say yes.
You better prepare an update.zip with your vanilla framework though better safe than sorry.
Does this work on stock ughjh2?
fluidd said:
Does this work on stock ughjh2?
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Not at the moment, I'm waiting for the official Froyo builds to be released before making mods for them. Right now seems many are suffering from ORD (me included )
Also looking into how the pngs can be added to apks to save some work
This is exactlly what i was looking for...but now ive had it for a few days and reading other mods is there any chance you could make the extended power menu for this aswell? then it will truely be perfection...
tragusman said:
This is exactlly what i was looking for...but now ive had it for a few days and reading other mods is there any chance you could make the extended power menu for this aswell? then it will truely be perfection...
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I agree.. i love the look of this theme..
If it included the ext. power menu.. I would use it forever.. lol
Maybe this is something that can be done by me if someone tells me how?
Also i am a noob with this stuff.. i have no idea how to install this even with instructions in thread.. So i would like to make this into a cwm flashable zip.. with the power menu added. If it's easy maybe someone could tell me how or just cook it up for me?
Damn I love that clock.
I wish there was a widget with that clock on the market,
looks very elegant
brendonsled said:
Damn I love that clock.
I wish there was a widget with that clock on the market,
looks very elegant
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You and me both
cant find res\[email protected]
any chance to receive quick tutorial how to do this mode?
plus, does anyone know how to change the unlock limits? i feel like i need to scroll way more then i like in order to unlock the screen.
Helo guys. I just made up my First Themed dialer. I know that there are still alot to improove, but in a few days I fill fix it
I still have to change some icons, but my time is very limited right now.
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DOWNLOAD
http://www.multiupload.com/IK60QR7D30
I Modded the Phone too:
I will upload the APK as soon as it will be ready
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Is there an .apk? Can you make it a little more transparent as then it would be perfect on my Solar Winds Live Wallpaper background.
Double posted for some reason ?
Looks very nice and great job
sorry, i'm so sleepy right now that I forgott the download link )
hope you like it. tomorrow i will fix the image issues that might be in it. now I need a rest
This looks briljant! I'm using it!
thanks
I am now customizing the phone app, so it will look greater in phone calls. On the other hand, I am search a method to get rid of that delete button... i must do some xml editing
Damn. Was hoping I could install it as an alternative dialler rather than replacing the system one... Hey ho just have to wait for a clear one to appear on the market :-(
Looks great, nice work
Just need to sort that xml file out for the delete button .....
Any objections if I edit the file for my own use ?
no mate, not at all. of you can fix it please put the app here. I will put it in the first post. It would be great
Crysis21 said:
Helo guys. I just made up my First Themed dialer. I know that there are still alot to improove, but in a few days I fill fix it
I still have to change some icons, but my time is very limited right now.
Uploaded with ImageShack.us
DOWNLOAD
http://www.multiupload.com/IK60QR7D30
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great work
i did a small modify to ur dailer..
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i attached the modified files with .psd file , so if u see any space difference between dailer buttons u can change
cool
downloaded
thx=]
Does it work with multi-dpi?
jonni3 said:
Looks great, nice work
Just need to sort that xml file out for the delete button .....
Any objections if I edit the file for my own use ?
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I agree this 1 thing should be make in 1st line.
Looking nice. How to install it?
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You must copy it to system/apps using root explorer or adb push. I am working right now to correct the errors, and some missing images
in the same time I am customizing the phone application. When I will finish them I will upload an update.zip method.
@jonni3 have you succeeded with modding the XML?
Crysis21 said:
You must copy it to system/apps using root explorer or adb push. I am working right now to correct the errors, and some missing images
in the same time I am customizing the phone application. When I will finish them I will upload an update.zip method.
@jonni3 have you succeeded with modding the XML?
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Not had the time, what with it being Valentine's weekend .... girlfriend has other plans for me
Will have a look a.s.a.p
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@jonni3: have a nice and lovely Valentine's Day.
Here's the dialer how it looks like, but I will upload it after I finish it
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phalanger said:
Does it work with multi-dpi?
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+1
Does it?
no, it isn't for the moment. But I'm looking forward to make mdpi. Just give me some time guys
Disclaimer
Code:
You are using this tutorial by yourself and i'm in no way responsible if your mobile is damaged due to it. I will help you in best way possible to get you out of the worse situation but I can't guarantee anybody. ThankYou!
HDPI Phone Users GO Here!
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How to build apps icon pack:
Things you require:
-Base VRTheme-Here!(Don't worry there are no trojans)
-Some icons-Here are my AOSP icons.
-Required apps from the ROM which you want to modify.
-Notepad++ for changing updater-script.
-Any resizing tool.
-A brain to avoid mistakes and bother me with stupid questions.
-Kindness to press the THANKS button below.
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Steps:
1. Download all the things required.
2. Open your ROM and copy all the apps and move them to a seperate folder. Here we will take only 3 apps-Browser, Messaging and Calculator.
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3. Now extract these apps using 7zip or winrar.
4. Now open the app folder, go to res and find the location where the icon of the app is present. These are generally present in mipmap-xhdpi or drawable-xhdpi. For e.g. in Browser app it's present in mipmap-xhdpi named as ic_launcher_browser.png:
5. Now extract the VRTheme base folder and go to vrtheme->system->app and make a new folder their with named as appname.apk(Here appname refers to the name of the app). For e.g. Browser.apk in my case.
6. Now make res folder in it. And under res folder make another folder which contains app icon. For e.g res->mipmap-xhdpi in my case:
7. Now place your modified icon in it and rename it to the original icon name. For e.g. ic_launcher_browser.png in my case. And resize it to 96X96. Please do not resize mdpi or hdpi icons or else they will pixelize and blur.
8. Do the same for other apps. In my case calculator and messaging.
9. Now give this icon pack your name. Go to META-INF->com->google->android and open updater-script with notepad++ and in second line replace alokbina with your name. You can practically change almost everything under ui_print in updater-script but remember that it should be in the format ui_print("ABCD"); . Here replace ABCD with whatever you like.
10. Now you will be having 4 folders- data, META-INF, system, vrtheme and an image named as preview. Zip all these and rename it whatever you like and flash it with CWM and you're done! Enjoy your own icon pack Feel free to THANK me :laugh:
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Note:-You can do the same for XMLs but remember to put them in correct folders or else they wont work
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Credits:
Sandy7 who taught me all this. Please give him a THANKS too
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Reserved for framework-res.apk modding
Reserved for SystemUI.apk vrTheme modding
Last One
Thanks for this. you are awesome.
one little question what is the use of the preview.png file?
just curious to know.
thank you again
Re: [GUIDE]Build your own flashable various VRTheme Mods?[ANY ROM]
isht97 said:
Thanks for this. you are awesome.
one little question what is the use of the preview.png file?
just curious to know.
thank you again
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It was just a part of villain flasher if u want u can change the spaces given in it with ur icons
Press THANKS if I helped,
Best Regards,
AJ
Dont miss the ICON FARM!
Re: [GUIDE]Build your own flashable various VRTheme Mods?[ANY ROM]
Nice job and nice sharing but It's to late for me I already done dat in my Rom and soon I share!
Xperia World
Acro S (Hikari) Stockrom .55 Rooted LB India
jealybean Tab 'n' Grid Theme
New batteryicon statusbar
Theme project "TRON"
Ok after a request here i decide to give it a try to create this as i wanted too and also as i see that many asked it...this is created using as base a CM10.1 custom rom i think it will work unchanged with official CM10.1 rom but i dont think it will work with any other roms like AOKP or PA,Pacman...you need to edit it a bit to make it work...
I choose chrome based windows cause pretty like that what i wanted..you can try by changing a single .png file but you may having problems with application title..cause its coded to show in the place that chrome window have space...
Anyway this is my 2nd "Theme" called it what ever you liked
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The distortion on the recent apps may caused by two reasons...
1)I have changed my dpi to 268 by editing build.prop
2)I have put wrong pixels size to thumbnails
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You can find more styles here
1. Stock Browser tab view style
2. Chrome Browser style
3. Black small line
Thanks @vicino for his tutorial
Thanks @evilisto for his tutorial too
I needed both tutorials to make this work!!
Ok to make this work...
1)Follow everything on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116735
1a)6. Go to framework-res\es\values\dimens.xml and change thumbnail height and width size to:
Here it ask you to change this two values to 160 and 240 as i do but as you can see it stretces my images so you may need to play with those values a bit!!
2)After this you need to have the two files a post...and you need to take YOUR APK same xml's and compare them with mine...for this i use this, i myself only edit what different on "MINE" xmls only..i left the APK'S xmls extra stuff as it is...
3)Do the same with the 2nd xml i have upload
4)Compile your apk and check your log if you had errors on compiling..
Its not extremly difficult the key part is to compare the two xml's and edit the right stuff...its not hard but need 40-45minutes to double check all the time the code on xmls!!
Have fun!
Will this work for Xylon?
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Nice work
Which tool you used for compilation/decompilation?
coz mine is corrupting the apk I guess :/
Can't you just make a zip we can just flash? I'm running cm10.1 as well
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would like it to be implemented in all roms
with different styles
chrome style is elegant
would love in mac style too...
akshaybz said:
Nice work
Which tool you used for compilation/decompilation?
coz mine is corrupting the apk I guess :/
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MR_XXIV said:
Can't you just make a zip we can just flash? I'm running cm10.1 as well
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The zip is flashable!
sid21 said:
would like it to be implemented in all roms
with different styles
chrome style is elegant
would love in mac style too...
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Systemui is the most editable file in the rom..so all the new tweaks devs add to their roms pass through this file....my base rom is a cm10.1 with a bit of tweaks..so my systemui is a way smaller than systemui from PA and all this features are missing from PA's systemui...
Can someone please post a guide that allows me to have recents apps exactly like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589963 ?
It respect to stock and chrome style (that is also good) in really wonderful!
at the moment i use last Rootbox nightly, could it create problems?
Thanks
Francesco46 said:
Can someone please post a guide that allows me to have recents apps exactly like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1589963 ?
It respect to stock and chrome style (that is also good) in really wonderful!
at the moment i use last Rootbox nightly, could it create problems?
Thanks
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This tut only have diff that used above the source code...im sorry i can't make this code to work with simple apk editing..cause it have smali files code and you have to "translate" java code to binary code!
although its a beautiful work!!
Just in case anyone is here using axiom for that other site this causes a boot loop on it
sent from my avatar hating nexus 4. space fern gully sucks.
if we can not apply that kind of "theme", we might try to recreate a style, very similar to what I was referring in the previous post? it would be awesome for us nexus 4
i tried to change the aweful grey background in the popup windows by changing some png´s in framework-res.
But it didn´t work...
Anybody an idea or a tutorial how to do that successfully?
p.s. i don´t want to change all colors installing another theme - so this is no solution...
Have you not tried my suggestion in your last thread asking about this. Download my GreenGlow theme and compare images, if you've changed an image but it doesn't show on the Phone then you've not changed the right image. File names are also a give away, look in your framework for images with "popup" in the file name.
XperienceD said:
Have you not tried my suggestion in your last thread asking about this. .
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of course, but with no success that´s why am asking for that again...
i will try your proposal, maybe i will have more luck then
thx for your help (again)
btw your greenglow theme looks great (for me a little too green ) :good:
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Didn´t find the "right" png´s or whatever is needed to change - very annoying.
I think i have too less knowlegde for doing this ...
And i didn´t want to change the background of the popup windows, but the settings window... - sorry for that
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Dialog, menu and popup images are what you need to look for then, those are menus in your screenshots. Welcome to Android theming.
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moonryder said:
I think i have too less knowlegde for doing this ...
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I had the same amount of knowledge as you do right now when I first joined but you're never going to get that knowledge if you don't want to learn or at the least, use a bit of initiative. I've put this together to show you what you need to be looking for, and how many images there are to change...
OMG
thank you for your welcome on theming
last question ( i hope):
which folder has to be themed? drawable-hdpi - drawable-mdpi - drawable-xhdpi - drawable-xxhdpi ???
i hope not all 4 of them
btw thx for your help
moonryder said:
OMG
thank you for your welcome on theming
last question ( i hope):
which folder has to be themed? drawable-hdpi - drawable-mdpi - drawable-xhdpi - drawable-xxhdpi ???
i hope not all 4 of them
btw thx for your help
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you need to change the files in drawable-xhdpi dont for get you need .9 patch the png files that end with .9
moonryder said:
last question ( i hope):
which folder has to be themed?
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As Pakman123 said, the drawable-xhdpi, .9 images are easy to edit, just make sure you leave the 1 pixel border intact and only edit decompiled .9s, you can straight copy and replace them though. I still ask questions now and again so I can assure you this wont be your last. :good:
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As Pakman123 said, the drawable-xhdpi, .9 images are easy to edit, just make sure you leave the 1 pixel border intact and only edit decompiled .9s, you can straight copy and replace them though. I still ask questions now and again so I can assure you this wont be your last. :good:
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YES i did it.
Thanks for your big help @XperienceD and @Pakman123 and i hope i can ask you one more time if i have problems in the future