how to use custom wallpaper? - HTC One X

I have a bunch of files here I use as wallpaper and I want to use them again on the One X. I have resize them already. I just want to use them now on the phone.
I transferred them into the "My Documents" folder in USB storage but when I tried to change the wallpaper it seems there's no way to specify a custom location. Probably something I don't know as I just got my first Android yesterday. I was coming in from the 4s.
Searching the net didn't turn up anything useful.
Thanks!

mrjayviper said:
I have a bunch of files here I use as wallpaper and I want to use them again on the One X. I have resize them already. I just want to use them now on the phone.
I transferred them into the "My Documents" folder in USB storage but when I tried to change the wallpaper it seems there's no way to specify a custom location. Probably something I don't know as I just got my first Android yesterday. I was coming in from the 4s.
Searching the net didn't turn up anything useful.
Thanks!
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mine are in a folder named pictures, when I chose gallery they all show up and I can then choose which one I want and resize it and then set it

seanicca said:
mine are in a folder named pictures, when I chose gallery they all show up and I can then choose which one I want and resize it and then set it
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hi
i had the same problem let me try renaming the folder with the HD wallpapers and see if it works thanks again for the info:good::laugh:

haree said:
hi
i had the same problem let me try renaming the folder with the HD wallpapers and see if it works thanks again for the info:good::laugh:
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hi
i found another way just go to the pik u want on ur SD card and hold on it u will get some pop up option in the end u will see more in that u will see wallpaper select it and then u can make it ur home wallpaper . i just now did it it worked:good::laugh:
still thanks to u( seanicca ) it is because of u that i tried all this and got it :good::laugh:
Edit : dont open the pik wile viewing it hold ur finger down on it and will get the pop up in the that use the the last option more
u will get one more popup saying some option might not work click ok and then click on the wallpaper now u will get the full pik u wanted crop it and apply it works i just did it a few times

haree said:
hi
i found another way just go to the pik u want on ur SD card and hold on it u will get some pop up option in the end u will see more in that u will see wallpaper select it and then u can make it ur home wallpaper .
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where do I do that? I tried gallery and it doesn't work.
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I'm using cm10 and I can see the images now BUT when I want to make it my wallpaper (I'm using settings), it wants me to crop it. I believe the images are in the right size already. 720x1280 resolution.
Am I doing something wrong? thanks!

mrjayviper said:
where do I do that? I tried gallery and it doesn't work.
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I'm using cm10 and I can see the images now BUT when I want to make it my wallpaper (I'm using settings), it wants me to crop it. I believe the images are in the right size already. 720x1280 resolution.
Am I doing something wrong? thanks!
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hi
let me explain in detail U need a file browser to do below get one from playstore first
1.got to ur sd card to the pik which u want to use as ur WP
2. dont open the pik just hold down with ur finger
3.u will get as in screen shot 1 here u go to the last u see more
click on it
4. u will get as in screen shot 2 say ok
5.u will get as in screen shot 3 now their u press wallpaper
it will take u to the pik crop it and say ok and it will get set as ur wallpaper
i hope this is detail enough:laugh:
enjoy:laugh:

haree said:
hi
let me explain in detail
1.got to ur sd card to the pik which u want to use as ur WP
2. dont open the pik just hold down with ur finger
3.u will get as in screen shot 1 here u go to the last u see more
click on it
4. u will get as in screen shot 2 say ok
5.u will get as in screen shot 3 now their u press wallpaper
it will take u to the pik crop it and say ok and it will get set as ur wallpaper
i hope this is detail enough:laugh:
enjoy:laugh:
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You need to use a file browser however. Something that should be the first thing you explain to new user of Android They will need to download one of these from the Play store.
Seriously though the easiest step for a new user, just connect the phone to your computer and move the pictures you put on the HTC Storage into the Pictures folder. Done......

nookcoloruser said:
You need to use a file browser however. Something that should be the first thing you explain to new user of Android They will need to download one of these from the Play store.
Seriously though the easiest step for a new user, just connect the phone to your computer and move the pictures you put on the HTC Storage into the Pictures folder. Done......
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hi
yup ur right as i always had one i was assuming he would also have it any way i have added the same to my post :good::laugh:

mrjayviper said:
where do I do that? I tried gallery and it doesn't work.
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I'm using cm10 and I can see the images now BUT when I want to make it my wallpaper (I'm using settings), it wants me to crop it. I believe the images are in the right size already. 720x1280 resolution.
Am I doing something wrong? thanks!
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Wrong resolution. The wallpaper scrolls. Google is your friend...
See this http://bit.ly/RTvwIz

I just use the Personalise option to change wallpaper and select the one on my SD card I want to use and then drag the border about to select the whole picture. I store my wallpaper in a folder called 'Wallpaper' (original eh?) on the root of the SD card

EddyOS said:
I just use the Personalise option to change wallpaper and select the one on my SD card I want to use and then drag the border about to select the whole picture. I store my wallpaper in a folder called 'Wallpaper' (original eh?) on the root of the SD card
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Well, now, I do the same. I even picked the same folder name. Who'd a thunk it eh?
Just worth mentioning that you can only select the whole picture if it's the right aspect ratio to start with as the aspect ratio of the selected area is fixed.
Apparently 1440x1280 is optimal!

Do I need to root the phone first ?

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I would appreciate someones help so much...

Hi everyone,
I am completely new to modding/theming/customizing my Evo in any way. I was taking a look at the post your screens thread and a lot of them look really cool, I just don't know where to even begin to customize my own evo. It's overwhelming seeing how customizable it is.
Right now I'm running Myns RLS3 with Launcherpro Plus and I have just downloaded a HD icon pack I found that I liked and put it on the root of my SD card. When I go to change it in Launcherpro, it takes me to my albums but I can't find the icons anywhere.
Can anyone help me out here or provide me with some kind of tutorial?? Thanks!
Here is an easy way. When you put them on your sd card create a file for them so it will be easier to find them. That's what I had to do.
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Yeah, but it automatically takes me into my albumbs when I choose to apply a custom icon. It doesn't even give me the option to explore the root of my SD card. How would I go about fixing this?
cbrown245 said:
Here is an easy way. When you put them on your sd card create a file for them so it will be easier to find them. That's what I had to do.
sent from the phone that is EVO
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This.
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Make sure you unzip the icon pack first. Use es file explorer to unzip the icon pack then you can find them.
evohog said:
Make sure you unzip the icon pack first. Use es file explorer to unzip the icon pack then you can find them.
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Thanks a lot for everyones help! Got it working, just had to unzip them!
How exactly do you 'create a file' for the icons?
I assumed they meant folder? right?
SilverStone641 said:
I assumed they meant folder? right?
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Yup, just make a folder, and put it in your pictures folder. (Where camera shots are stored.)

[Q] Rooted Kindle Fire wall paper problem

Hello All,
I have a rooted KF with just the google play and android market. The live wall papers would work great for a while but lately when I put the KF to sleep and turn it back on it looses the wall paper and I have to re apply.
What can I do to fix?
Thank you
Joe
Josepho1997 said:
Unfortunately that happens. There is a way out of it though.
The first method is to completely replace the wallpapers with your own: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28583689
The second method is to lock one specific wallpaper or live wallpaper. This method will keep the same live wallpaper until you undo it, so you wont have to keep re-doing it.
1. Browse to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
2. Inside this folder you should see a file named "wallpaper"
3.Change the permissions so it doesn't have any(unchecked everything)
4.Now your wallpaper is changed and wont change back.
*Make sure you set the wallpaper BEFORE you do this.*
*To unlock your wallpaper again, change the permissions of the wallpaper file to rw-r-r*
Sent from my Kindle Fire
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Thank you I will try tonight.
jfed said:
Thank you I will try tonight.
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I tried the second way I hooked my kindle fire up to a pc and went into files and folders but I could not find the pay specified above. will try the other link tonight to see if that way works.
Joe
jfed said:
I tried the second way I hooked my kindle fire up to a pc and went into files and folders but I could not find the pay specified above. will try the other link tonight to see if that way works.
Joe
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The PC/USB thing can only see the SDcard. You'd have to browse there via a root-capable file manager on the Kindle.
(ES File Explorer is nice.)
yuidaoren said:
The PC/USB thing can only see the SDcard. You'd have to browse there via a root-capable file manager on the Kindle.
(ES File Explorer is nice.)
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Ah ok will get that app and try again my bad.
jfed said:
Ah ok will get that app and try again my bad.
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Ok I have the ES file explorer and When I open it up I do not see where the path is that is postedI did go into the android folder then data but then it lists amazon.email amazon.kindle files that doesnt have settings in it. then I clicked android data amazon cach and that is not it.then I went into andriod data /cooliris and that is not it. so I clicked on every icon in this folder and I cannot find the wallpaper folder as of yet.
sorry to be a pain, I almost want to wipe it clean and install another rom on it and just access amazon prime through loging into amazon like I do on my laptop. : )
jfed said:
Ok I have the ES file explorer and When I open it up I do not see where the path is that is postedI did go into the android folder then data but then it lists amazon.email amazon.kindle files that doesnt have settings in it. then I clicked android data amazon cach and that is not it.then I went into andriod data /cooliris and that is not it. so I clicked on every icon in this folder and I cannot find the wallpaper folder as of yet.
sorry to be a pain, I almost want to wipe it clean and install another rom on it and just access amazon prime through loging into amazon like I do on my laptop. : )
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You have to go into es file explorers settings and allow it root access so that you can access the root drive previously referred to, you can't browse it right now because you haven't allowed it. Once you have allowed root access you will be able to click the "up folder" in button to get to the root directory instead of the sd card directory, then you will be able to locate the directory you need.
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Try going into es file explorer and change the setting of the home from /sdcard to / or /mint then u will see a data folder.
Ichigo said:
Unfortunately that happens. There is a way out of it though.
The first method is to completely replace the wallpapers with your own: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28583689
The second method is to lock one specific wallpaper or live wallpaper. This method will keep the same live wallpaper until you undo it, so you wont have to keep re-doing it.
1. Browse to /data/data/com.android.settings/files
2. Inside this folder you should see a file named "wallpaper"
3.Change the permissions so it doesn't have any(unchecked everything)
4.Now your wallpaper is changed and wont change back.
*Make sure you set the wallpaper BEFORE you do this.*
*To unlock your wallpaper again, change the permissions of the wallpaper file to rw-r-r*
Sent from my Kindle Fire
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2. Inside this folder you should see a file named "wallpaper"
I have nothing inside this folder and I have a black wallpaper....i can't seem to set a wallpaper for the life of me... any help is appreciated.
Ichigo said:
This was an 8 month old thread...
Anyways, show me a screenshot of the empty folder.
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seems to be a problem...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295750

[Q] how to get back to stock lockscreen?

I have this rom myONEv_RC8.0_FX+ on my phone. I flashed this zip "Midlock_minimal.zip". This feature places the lockscreen ring at the centre of the screen, not at the bottom. But when i get calls, it wont display the picture of the caller on the screen. And, i can't use any of those Lockscreen Styles. I want to get back to the original lockscreen. Please help me.
If u hav any sense based rom zip extract htc_lockscreen.apk and paste it in ur system folder.....
P.S. i am not sure about the name of file as its long time i hav used sense.... So find it in system folder with similar name.... but i think im 90% sure....
rohov said:
If u hav any sense based rom zip extract htc_lockscreen.apk and paste it in ur system folder.....
P.S. i am not sure about the name of file as its long time i hav used sense.... So find it in system folder with similar name.... but i think im 90% sure....
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hey but, i cant paste the Htc_lockscreen.apk into the system folder cuz it says cannot paste the file since it is read only.
Let me know, if any other ways? Sorry if that was a silly question...cuz am new to these stuffs.
musicabhi said:
hey but, i cant paste the Htc_lockscreen.apk into the system folder cuz it says cannot paste the file since it is read only.
Let me know, if any other ways? Sorry if that was a silly question...cuz am new to these stuffs.
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No worry mate... This is with everyone.... Use root explorer and u will see a button on top "mount R/W".... click it and your system will be mounted as read and write.... U can now edit any file in your system as u have permissions....copy, cut, paste anything.... Pressing it again will mount it as "read only"....

[Q] Saving/downloading images dont show up in gallery

Hey I don't know if anyone has had this problem. On both my s4 and Note 2 when I download an image from the internet the photos dont show up in my gallery right away, they do show up in my downloads folder but that isnt where I need them and I dont want to restart my phone everytime I download image. Does anyone know how to fix this flaw? Thanks in advance
Jainarene said:
Hey I don't know if anyone has had this problem. On both my s4 and Note 2 when I download an image from the internet the photos dont show up in my gallery right away, they do show up in my downloads folder but that isnt where I need them and I dont want to restart my phone everytime I download image. Does anyone know how to fix this flaw? Thanks in advance
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Have you tried to create a downloads folder in your DCIM directory and move the pictures to there after downloading. I know that's a little more work than it really should be, just throwing an option out.
lordcheeto03 said:
Have you tried to create a downloads folder in your DCIM directory and move the pictures to there after downloading. I know that's a little more work than it really should be, just throwing an option out.
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plenty of rescan media apps thatll force a media rescan, and make them show up. check the play store.

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Is there a way to change the folder/place where the screenshot is automatically saved?
To be clear, I know you can easily move the picture after its saved, I want to change the default save location.
(I don't want to save the shot then move it, just auto save it to a new folder)
dmxinc said:
Is there a way to change the folder/place where the screenshot is automatically saved?
To be clear, I know you can easily move the picture after its saved, I want to change the default save location.
(I don't want to save the shot then move it, just auto save it to a new folder)
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I use pictures2sd in xposed installer

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