I have been wanting the Windows-style UI (aka Floating Window) on Captivate Glide, so I decided to look around a bit and found Galaxy Note II UI source (Thanks, mythtrandyr!), and decided I will just port it to the CM10 firmware (as a separate optional binary). I may put it up once I deem this port stable.
However, I want to learn about some of CyanogenMod 10's UI service (I can splice the binary in but I really want to know the gotchas) before I buy AIDE off the Play Store and start doing the job. This will be my first time doing the real deal compiling the Android software, I have been messing with the OS itself for a year, so I have been thinking about learning how to do that for reals.
So, in order to pop secPhone.apk and few UI softwares open, is it okay to treat it as a ZIP archive or should it be decrypted and decompressed via APKtools?
And, which skin creator do you guys recommend? I will have to re-skin the Note II system APK to match the CM10 skins, or maybe create my own.
Thanks, and XDA is one awesome place to be around! XD
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Thanks for moving my thread. And saved the rule page so I would be able to read ToS again if I need to.
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Hi all,
I will say now that i am a total noob and for the life of me can't code, BUT i do love this site and all the work that is done and i really admire it all,the way i see it is that if it aint on the xda developers website then it aint worth it i have now managed to root my UK G1 and install custom boot screens, I have noticed however that there don't seem to be any RC9 themes yet, am i missing them or are there just none at this stage?
Kind regards.
Doobs x
there is a script that should be able to convert the theme of your choice to any build of your choice(RC9 included) but it will only move the images, if you want the hex edits the dev did then you will need to move them yourself(unless i missed that update on the script) hit the search button and find it
Thanks for the up! The Vekktor them is No.1 for me so far Now if anyone falls upon this post after asking the same question without really opening your eyes like me this will be the right post to look in:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499003
Thanks.
I've asked this question in the android release thread, searched this forum and the internet at length to even get a starting point, but haven't found anything.
I wanna do some testing on my own and would like some direction (step by step instructions aren't necessary) on getting a ROM packaged over.
Any assistance is appreciated.
i know theres plenty of people n this forum that can help. they might be acting funny cuz of how u came off in the xdandroid thread. they mighta felt like u trying to pressure or criticize them or their wrk. PRIDE..lol OR it could juss be that no one knows here..................which i doubt...hopefully someone come in soon and point u in the direction u need. ive seen it around but after mad thread jumpin...if u ever see a moderator post...look at their signature..most usually cookin roms themselves and have the links right there in their sig. ive seen em and checked it out. it was too much for me at da moment..lol
chck out that official google android site where they tell u all free info to build apps,roms, etc.. plus u can even dwnload free developer kit in all that.. i was was damn...now i know where the AOSP came frm ;-) i know my next phone gotta have android as the os off tops wit all that free !([email protected] lol
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What exactly are you trying to accomplish, when you say "getting a ROM packaged over"? Are you talking about modifying the userland (system.sqsh), or simply grabbing and redistributing the different components such as the kernel, system.sqsh image, initrd, etc.? Or, are you actually trying to create a flashable NBH? You aren't terribly specific with your goals, so unless you clarify I (nor any other members) know what you actually want to do.
Thanks DaveTheTytnIIGuy, I found what I was looking for in the Betterwang's thread.
well, i decided im going to try and make a rom, and since im a beginner, i need tips and advice on how to. is there anything important i need to know? where do i begin? any info from any developers are welcome, and please. no flaming
only one bump, i promise
yea i've wanted to im have asked a couple people and the best advice i got was to
1.)download the android sdk from google
2.)download some roms or themes and to look in them and see what files are in there basically learn the files that make a rom or a theme.
3.)download a image manipulation (Photoshop, Gimp) these are the best i recommend Gimp its free!!!!
4.) WinRAR this you will have to buy or get the trial verison some computers come with this installed.
that about it thats as far i got.
Download 7zip because its the easiest to use (on windows, ubuntu has it built in.
Know the basic drivers and functions
DONT GET UPSET IF YOUR BUILD FAILS (easier said then done..i know, i made some RoMs in my day)
Know what you want- you should always know what you want before thinking about touching a ROM. If you like DE-Sensed, then know what parts to de-sense.
Know what the apps do- some apps are nonsense (like city ID, footprints, etc) and some apps make the phone usable (like a launcher), so never delete a main app off the phone without replacing it with a similar app (if i deleted sense launcher and replaced with launcher pro).
Push yourself to do more- if you ge t bored with making DE-sensed roms, try to build from source. I can always help you with that, as i have written up a giude on it and have done it many times.
and the number 1 rule:
LOVE YOUR WORK!
thanks for the info guys, this is really gonna help!
TheWizKid95 said:
thanks for the info guys, this is really gonna help!
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Your welcome...if you need any help, I'm always on xda or twitter
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What is a apk file
What does it show up as
Just like .exe files are for windows same is apk for android. .apk is basically like a zip extension.
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apk stands for Android PacKage. it can be a lot of things, but usually, it is an android app. they are in the same file format as .zip or .jar but with the extension .apk. you can install them in a number of different ways, but mostly just download apps from the market. apk's are also found in the framework of android, and you will see a lot of them as you get into the hacking of android (this systemUI.apk is really getting on my nerves btw. i hate themeing gingerbread) and so it's good to know how to alter them if you want to hack or theme.
dont be afraid to ask if you have any other questions.
welcome to the xda, the evo, and android! (guessing you're new to android bcuz you're asking what an apk is)
dk
APKs in Android are as to MSIs in Windows. Generally.
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apk stands for Android PacKage. it can be a lot of things, but usually, it is an android app. they are in the same file format as .zip or .jar but with the extension .apk. you can install them in a number of different ways, but mostly just download apps from the market. apk's are also found in the framework of android, and you will see a lot of them as you get into the hacking of android (this systemUI.apk is really getting on my nerves btw. i hate themeing gingerbread) and so it's good to know how to alter them if you want to hack or theme.
dont be afraid to ask if you have any other questions.
welcome to the xda, the evo, and android! (guessing you're new to android bcuz you're asking what an apk is)
dk
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been wanting to ask questions but afraid of the heat of the flames.
kindness and patience not usually seen in forums.
That's for true. I just think that you can find info like this with a simple Google search you know? I don't flame but i don't answer either
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on Android OS. We now have CyanogenMod.
....what everyone else said.
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been wanting to ask questions but afraid of the heat of the flames.
kindness and patience not usually seen in forums.
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usually, when people are searching in q&a, they want to be helpful. that's why you will usually get answers if you ask in q&a. maybe a reminder if you ask something that is asked constantly and dont search, but no 'flame'. flaming happens when people post in the dev section.
we aren't all so bad
That is the most basic/easiest question to answer. Apk is the file extension/type of file that android uses for their applications.
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Hey everybody,
I recently bought the galaxy nexus because I wanted to start getting into Rom Development.
I can programm Java and also programmed some simple apps..
But what I really wanted to do is to modify a Rom.
Can anybody tell me where to start? I read guides on how to compile from source and so on, but I don't know if that's what I need.
I want to add things like Notification bar quick settings to the rom.. Are there tutorials on how to develop these things?
Every help is appreciated, maybe you've got some great links for me, thanks!
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Hey everybody,
I recently bought the galaxy nexus because I wanted to start getting into Rom Development.
I can programm Java and also programmed some simple apps..
But what I really wanted to do is to modify a Rom.
Can anybody tell me where to start? I read guides on how to compile from source and so on, but I don't know if that's what I need.
I want to add things like Notification bar quick settings to the rom.. Are there tutorials on how to develop these things?
Every help is appreciated, maybe you've got some great links for me, thanks!
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start with decompiling apks (SystemUI.apk and framework-res.apk for example) , if u've wrote android apps before (and u said u did), then it shouldn't be that hard to look into the .xml and .jar files. when u finish, compile the .apk back. if u've worked with Eclipse then u probably know the android structure.
Edit: Here is an example of a "ROM modification" - just posting it to give u an example..
Well first thing is first. You need to have the bare basics of Android thoroughly understood obviously. Often overlooked as a first step in this process, just learning about(different than knowing about)the Android Open Source Project first will give you a specific sense of direction, purpose, as well as an identity in the community..
So again- I don't just mean knowing about it- I mean knowing exactlyhow the whole project is structured. Read about all the different types of contributions you/anyone can make to the Android ecosystem. Are you an aesthetics kind of person who would excel at UI designs for apps or whatever; Are you a person who has a good eye for problem solving? Maybe you should be scouring source code, trying to fix little-noticed "bugs" that "bug" the hell out of you. Once you know what you want to do, make sure you find out exactly how much Google provides for you, and what your own roles/responsibilities would be in the whole scheme of things.) This should give you a good idea of where you might fit in (with your current skill-set)and hopefully, it gives you some inspiration about the direction you might want to take it in the future.
Once you do this and "find your calling", post back here, and I'm sure that others qualified in that field will be more than happy to share how they got started.
There is no substitute to just jumping in and trying things though. Everybody makes their own journey differently, so do what comes naturally, and you can't go wrong.
Here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661770
and maybe this as well?
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...rs/ShsH+(xda-developers)&utm_content=FaceBook
Wow thank you every body for these great comments! I think I'll compile a Rom from source first and look through all the files..
Decompiling apks looks interesting too.
Thanks for the fast responses & links, you're awesome!
Okay so I've got another question..
One thing I always liked on some custom roms was the lockscreen flashlight..
If I would hold power for 3 seconds, the flashlight would turn on until I let go the power button.
I decompiled the framework-res.apk but didn't find anything there, just .xml files.
Where are the files where I can actually code / programm something for the lockscreen?
Try android.policy.jar
Usually the jar files contain the code, xml are for visual stuff.
But my question is, are u sure it is a lockscreen feature? (I mean the torch option) . Tbh this is the first time i hear of such a mod and i've been using android devices for over 2 yrs
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