Could an experienced developer please port a system UI to our devices please? I'd like to do it myself, however I have no idea where to start. If somebody could port it for me and then upload it again I would be very grateful. I will upload the two files at the end of the post.
A little bit of information on the system UI files, they work on android 4.0.4 but they are for a smaller screen and lower pixel density, plus when I decompiled the system UI the file structure is different from the stock XM 4.1.2 system UI so I didn't know where to go from there.
Also would somebody be willing to teach me how to port apps in a few months? I would have liked to do this myself but I have no knowledge on doing so unfortunately.
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Does anyone know where there is a guide to creating/editing an existing rom? There are a few out that i really like, but it's because of bits and pieces of each. I'd like to try to tweak some things or try to start from scratch. If anyone knows i'd be thankful.
gatormark08 said:
Does anyone know where there is a guide to creating/editing an existing rom? There are a few out that i really like, but it's because of bits and pieces of each. I'd like to try to tweak some things or try to start from scratch. If anyone knows i'd be thankful.
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I'm new to the scene, but I have been customizing ROMs (removing system apps, adding walls/boot animations) with the help of dsixda's kitchen (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246).
Thanks, great link! I'm wanting to get into this myself as well.
No problem. If you just want to change out some files (apks, wallpapers, etc.), you can always just use 7zip.
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,
I would like to know how I would go about porting this TWRP theme from the HTC One X to our phone! Any help is appreciated! And not I'm not asking for someone to do it for me, but if you know how to do it I'd appreciate that too!
Theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942309
Thank in advance!
To port this theme you will have to modify the code in the .xml file within the .zip. It's not as easy as just simply changing the 1280x720 pixel resolution code to 800x480 pixels (just tried, ahaha). You'll have to modify the codes that links to the particular images being used so that it would resize properly, problem is that there are alot that needs to be changed.
I would do it for you, but I wouldn't know where to start as it would be my first time to work on a theme for TWRP. It would be better to ask the original creator of the theme if they can do it for you or perhaps pass his/her knowledge to you.
Hey everyone,i've just started to learn more about the framework and stuff(to give back to this awesome community) by decompiling it and looking at the xmls and pngs within and one thing i found was really obvious that there is no bible of information that us new comers can consult for our questions
I would like to request all the brilliant minds here on xda to help me with a few things if this thread catches their attention.It would educate me and everyone else if our brilliant devs can share their info.I would like to start with a few questions and i really hope this thread takes off as the real reason we are all here is to learn
Questions:
1.The /res/anim folder in the framework has all the animations of the rom if i am not mistaken.But if i overwrite the xml files within with my own collection of xmls there are some files that are not overwritten and hence some animations of the rom donot change.The question here is this.How do find out what xml stands for what animation.Htc has removed the home button animation and i would be very grateful if someone can help me find it.Also app opening animations are still sense and i can't tell which xml to edit to find which one is the app opening one.
2.Recompiling the framework through apk-tool is giving me a lot of errors even when i don't modify anything.I'm using a custom rom framework so maybe thats the cause but still it should compile right.
3.Is it possible to decompile the framework in the phone(through an app i mean),add stuff to it,and then recompile it? Or is my only option to open it as a zip file and just replace and delete xmls .
I will update the thread with more questions and request anyone who has any info to please share it so we can all learn
Long live xda
Hi everyone,
I would like to modify the stock dialer app in order to have a full screen caller ID, but i'm afraid that it's necessary to modify more files (as framework).
Does anyone of you know a tutorial or can point me in the right direction in order to decompile/recompile the necessary apps?
Or, maybe someone already modified a SekPhone.apk and want to share it?
I saw o very nice mod like this created by @ploiki in a previous ROM of his but is not available anymore.
A good day to all of you!