I was wondering how can i create my own app theme. what type of software do i need?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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
Hello people,
I am basically php developer.
So, if you can give me a chance to learn Android, I really appreciate it.
The question is that I really want to edit HtcContact.apk and SoftBank mail apk.
[1st Q]
What I want to do with the first one , HtcContact.apk, is that I want to add some field into it when editing the contacts.
This is because there is additional field something called "the reading of Chinese characters" in Japan.
This field enables to order the contact list.
Most of the roms do not contains this additional fields.
[2nd Q]
I want to modify SoftBank mail apk because I want to try MIUI ROM.
The problem with it is that I cannot receive the message using that app as MIUI uses different protocol or something.
I really do not know what to modify.
My knowledge is something like below.
I already installed Android environment in my PC(Win7).
I know how to flash radio too.
Best regards.
ROM: ARHD 6.3.2
Device: Desire HD
Radio: ARHD recommended radio
Im not a expert but dont you have to decompile the apk to do that. I recommend finding a open source contact app and modify that (or pick on that already have support for that function) and then replace the htc contact app
Q2 I have heard that miui i releaseing many of theirs apps as open source.
mrxdst said:
Im not a expert but dont you have to decompile the apk to do that. I recommend finding a open source contact app and modify that (or pick on that already have support for that function) and then replace the htc contact app
Q2 I have heard that miui i releaseing many of theirs apps as open source.
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Thank you very much for your post.
I just tried to reinstall HtcContacts.apk.
However, after installed it, lots of errors are occurring and can not open contacts.
Maybe, I did wrong way to install.
What I did is i just install it using root explore.
Then, about Q2, I will ask someone in MIUI developers.
Thanks, anyways.
Hum.. Try clearing cache? Might remove the errors.
Ok...after work, i will try it.
Hi
This thread might help you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695701
Hello ,
I want to make am basic app of website . To be accessable offline.
I have files:
database/database.txt
css/style.css
img/logo.jpg
index.php
My question and ask:
Would You help me how to put that files info apk file and make it all working (php) ?
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Hello ,
I want to make am basic app of website . To be accessable offline.
I have files:
database/database.txt
css/style.css
img/logo.jpg
index.php
My question and ask:
Would You help me how to put that files info apk file and make it all working (php) ?
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You could just simply use a WebView ?
Google - Android WebView example
Should help you out.
hello to every one
I have given a task of developing an application which can take input from user and create a apk for it I dont know how it is possible but plz help me as soon as possible.
I've seen a lot of people asking how to exactly theme the LG devices, a while ago i made a template in Android Studio.
This is based on another Template i found that was just for Settings.
Anyone familiar with Android Studio should know what to do with this.
Included in the template package is: "common", "settings" and "_app"
"common" is used for the package: com.lge (which is comparable with SystemUI/Framework-res)
"settings" is used for: com.android.settings (Settings App obviously)
"_app" is the app for the theme itself.
If you want to provide themeing to more apps, you will have to add them yourself.
Make a new folder for the app you want to theme, let's say: Phone.
In this folder you add the resources and manifests to make this work (you can copy/modify them basically from 'common' or 'settings')
Add this folder to 'settings.gradle' (main folder)
Code:
include ':_app', ':common', ':settings'[COLOR="Red"], ':phone'[/COLOR]
Build all the seperate files (common, settings and phone (and whatever else you might add))
Then build app, making sure the other files are built and inside "_app\src\main\assets"
I won't be explaining stuff, hope everyone will work together on this one.
Anyways, here's the ZIP file, show me some love for this, and please show the stuff you make using this :good:
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Mjuksel said:
I've seen a lot of people asking how to exactly theme the LG devices, a while ago i made a template in Android Studio.
This is based on another Template i found that was just for Settings.
Anyone familiar with Android Studio should know what to do with this.
Included in the template package is: "common", "settings" and "_app"
"common" is used for the package: com.lge (which is comparable with SystemUI/Framework-res)
"settings" is used for: com.android.settings (Settings App obviously)
"_app" is the app for the theme itself.
If you want to provide themeing to more apps, you will have to add them yourself.
Make a new folder for the app you want to theme, let's say: Phone.
In this folder you add the resources and manifests to make this work (you can copy/modify them basically from 'common' or 'settings')
Add this folder to 'settings.gradle' (main folder)
Code:
include ':_app', ':common', ':settings'[COLOR="Red"], ':phone'[/COLOR]
Build all the seperate files (common, settings and phone (and whatever else you might add))
Then build app, making sure the other files are built and inside "_app\src\main\assets"
I won't be explaining stuff, hope everyone will work together on this one.
Anyways, here's the ZIP file, show me some love for this, and please show the stuff you make using this :good:
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