[Q]How Do You Install Custom Android THEMES - HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera

XDA,
Just wanted to know how can I, we add themes to our Android builds. For example, this UltraLinx Desire Theme Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736987
I currently have Metamorph, but nothing is working for me. Just wanted to know if anyone is able to add custom themes and how.

misleading title, you shouldve put [Q] instead of [How-to]
but i belive i read that Metamorph does not work on the HD2.

mr_billionaire said:
misleading title, you shouldve put [Q] instead of [How-to]
but i belive i read that Metamorph does not work on the HD2.
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Wrong. Metamorph works for me, but check for each theme their compatibility.
For example, the metamorph theme often need for modding the toolbar, that you have cyanogen (shubcraft hd2 roms for example)
Changing battery icon often didn't need anything special and should work.
For exemple on my shubcraft build :
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
It can be tricky to know what works and doesnt on our distro, so always make a complete titanium backup before, in case your system doesnt boot anymore.

kuntri said:
XDA,
Just wanted to know how can I, we add themes to our Android builds. For example, this UltraLinx Desire Theme Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736987
I currently have Metamorph, but nothing is working for me. Just wanted to know if anyone is able to add custom themes and how.
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Change the title if you want more people to help you... I thought this was a how to...
I will be posting a how-to on my site soon...
In the meantime, for system themes: simply replace the the drawable-hdpi in framework-res.apk/res with the one from the theme you want. use adb push to put back into the phone.
On my build, since there's no recovery mode where we can safely change system files in use, I had to reset my email accounts and wallpaper settings after this...
no biggie...

pongster said:
Change the title if you want more people to help you... I thought this was a how to...
I will be posting a how-to on my site soon...
In the meantime, for system themes: simply replace the the drawable-hdpi in framework-res.apk/res with the one from the theme you want. use adb push to put back into the phone.
On my build, since there's no recovery mode where we can safely change system files in use, I had to reset my email accounts and wallpaper settings after this...
no biggie...
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Sichroteph said:
Wrong. Metamorph works for me, but check for each theme their compatibility.
For example, the metamorph theme often need for modding the toolbar, that you have cyanogen (shubcraft hd2 roms for example)
Changing battery icon often didn't need anything special and should work.
For exemple on my shubcraft build :
It can be tricky to know what works and doesnt on our distro, so always make a complete titanium backup before, in case your system doesnt boot anymore.
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mr_billionaire said:
misleading title, you shouldve put [Q] instead of [How-to]
but i belive i read that Metamorph does not work on the HD2.
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Thanks fellaz

metamorph does work
I use the donator version and was able to successfully use the zen theme and a few more themes
however, I have been receiving issues with installing others (eg nextTang for example)
What I've been doing/done that hasn't worked is
I create a file in the root directory of my storage card, make the system folder and copy the theme files to the system (eg app, lib, res)
but my android gets a reboot sequence. It never boots after I apply the theme
I should clarify this is on shub 1.4b cm6 rc3 I tried that method
I also tried editing the htcupdate_leo.tar.gz in which the system file is in (copying the files from there) but I can't boot afterward. The boot splash reloops
any help is super appreciated
edit pongster where in the heck is your site????

Been tryingt to change the ugly stock sense theme all day without luck.
Tried metamorph even the pro version, then to replace files in root framework also creating framework folder in android build folder but nada, the phone will not boot after these tries. Kinda getting the feeling im not getting the right themes. Using darkstones latest.
Any links and howtos on successful theme installs?

inku79 said:
Been tryingt to change the ugly stock sense theme all day without luck.
Tried metamorph even the pro version, then to replace files in root framework also creating framework folder in android build folder but nada, the phone will not boot after these tries. Kinda getting the feeling im not getting the right themes. Using darkstones latest.
Any links and howtos on successful theme installs?
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with darkstones ROM's and builds you will need to delete the .odex file and the file you are about to push over before you can get it to work right. so in short the steps needed would be.
edit your theme to your liking
adb shell rm -r nameoforiginalfilestillonphone.apk /location/of/file
adb shell rm -r nameoforiginalfilestillonphone.odex /location/of/file
adb shell push nameoffileyouthemed.apk /location/you/deleted/from
adb shell reboot
this should work, but dont blame me if it doesnt.
i take no responsibility. this is simply what works for me when working with builds that have not yet been de-odexed

framework-res.apk does not seem to have a matching odex file. All the jar files have it but not apk.
ill give it a shot anyway.
no luck...
did however find out that placing the framework-res.apk on storage/android/root/system/framework does load it upon boot (saved my last crashed build by placing the original framework-res.apk there).
however have tried several framework-res.apk files from different themes... all of them crash my froyostone buid at the moment....sux :-(

Related

[ROM]HERO-THEMED-V1.3!!!-seperate from-[UTIL]Build-Script2[LNX-ONLY]

HERO-MAX/THEMED
Use with Latest basefiles from vogue-hero
ALL credits go to ZENULATOR, MAXISMA, GODZSON and DRIZZY
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
WHAT WORKS:
SMS
DATA
PHONE-(RESPONSIVENESS IS BETTER
THIS BUILD IS FAST!!!
KNOWN ISSUES:
USE MEDIA SCANNER (THE FIRST TIME)
Blank Data.img(Requested not needed)
V1.0
based off of zens hero nano theme elements from maxisma
systemv1.0.sqsh
V1.1
no longer based off of zen's nano-hero
alot faster
added new lockscreen background by (GODZSON)
added advanced task killer free
added better terminal
fixed media reading problem
systemv1.1.sqsh
V1.2
new base (yes...even faster)
killed the woodgrain...
red themed now
faster rosie
new lockscreen (by GODZSON)
systemv1.2.sqsh
V1.3
new base (magic-sensui "its magical lol") thanks zen
themed red
phone prioritizer
astro
better terminal
adv. task killer free
http://vogue-hero.googlecode.com/files/systemv13.sqsh
V1.4
new base zen-magic Taiwan release
added weather widget from xROM Builds
PULLED DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY ISSUES WILL BE UP SOON
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
=============================
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Build-Script
Linux Only!
******************
!!!THIS IS SEPARATE FROM ROM!!!
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Will only change the system folder YOU modified into system.sqsh
It is a pretty simple straight forward script that does what is says. First click on script and then click display, then on the first line put the dir of the ported system folder: like so
1
example
Code:
cd /home/jamezelle/desktop/hero
next on the second to last line
2
Code:
#put your login name after chown
sudo chown jamezelle ./system.sqsh
ie jamezelle
3
Make sure you use Run in terminal
if not root terminal will ask for password, dont worrry it doesnt save it or anything
ver 2
now tells you what its doing!!!! also will atempt to make directory /mnt/system if not already created
Does anyone find the Build-Script useful??
Disclaimer: i am not responsible for anything if you use this!
but it does save time !!!!!!!!!
If it doesnt execute, right click>properties>permissions tab>check 'allow executing file as program'
I Hope this helps some of you
My first released rom is up! fast and stable thanks zen, maxisma and drizzy
i was looking at that the other day. looks nice.
I'm confused about the whole build-script thing. I'm supposed to download your system.sqsh, extract it, run your build script on it which will convert it to ext2, then back to squashfs again?
Or have you just included the build script as a completely separate tool that we don't actually need to run on your system.sqsh?
craig0r said:
I'm confused about the whole build-script thing. I'm supposed to download your system.sqsh, extract it, run your build script on it which will convert it to ext2, then back to squashfs again?
Or have you just included the build script as a completely separate tool that we don't actually need to run on your system.sqsh?
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sorry for the confusion, the build-script was a tool that i put up last night to save people time building system.sqsh files.
the rom is seperate use it as normal with basefiles-20090919
Congratulations!!!
i'll give it a try
thanks Jamezelle! Will give it a go...
So wait, this is a flashable Android ROM? or do you mean it's just your own system build
cointelbro said:
So wait, this is a flashable Android ROM? or do you mean it's just your own system build
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just my own build, i wish i could flash it
How long should it take to boot? Do I need a blank data image for it to run properly. Currently I am waiting for it to get past the htc logo screen. Its been there for 10 mins.
wdbanks said:
How long should it take to boot? Do I need a blank data image for it to run properly. Currently I am waiting for it to get past the htc logo screen. Its been there for 10 mins.
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i'm also having the same problem i tried changin the resolution to 320x480 still no luck.
n1co35 said:
i'm also having the same problem i tried changin the resolution to 320x480 still no luck.
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It takes a while to start up but it does go through using 320x480... really nice looking ROM... although I still have the same issues I had with the other Hero ROM's - 3+ rings before the phone actually rings.
Yeah it took about 15 mins to boot up...no data img needed. Looks GREAT and everything works very well. Smooth and quick. Easily on of my favs. Good work. Thanks!
i see i'll give it another try again then. thx.
wdbanks said:
How long should it take to boot? Do I need a blank data image for it to run properly. Currently I am waiting for it to get past the htc logo screen. Its been there for 10 mins.
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its odexing the apks(optimizing) i noticed if you keep it awake it goes quicker
plemen said:
It takes a while to start up but it does go through using 320x480... really nice looking ROM... although I still have the same issues I had with the other Hero ROM's - 3+ rings before the phone actually rings.
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im working on that that is also my biggest pet peeve
am new on this i dont really get it how am i supose to make this thing work on the phone :S
magicalan said:
am new on this i dont really get it how am i supose to make this thing work on the phone :S
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1download the basefiles files
2extract them to root of your sdcard
3download the rom from the link
4rename it to system.sqsh
5download haret
6download default.txt attatched below place at root of sdcard
7run haret
hey man, good job for your first build! Keep on working, we need more dev's around here these days.
hit me up if you ever have any questions about porting/theming.
can some one post up a clean data.img file. please, for some reason i'm stuck on the boot logo. i waited for about 25 minutes and its still just there.

[bootanimation] and static & live wallpapers droid r2-d2 for hd2 and other phones

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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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}
Thx starbase64 for the gif!
demo at http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/droid-2-r2-d2-boot-animation-live-wallpapers-leak-out-at-light/
this is a version modified by me to work on HTC HD2 mattc froyo 1.7 sense and probably on HTC DESIRE (foryo),
it is resolution adapted (from 854x480 to 800x480) and from multi folder in the zip to one folder
The multi folder zip is needed for the looping and only works on droids (i think) and the 1 part zip work on hd2, desire
NOTES: it does not loop like on droid R2-D2
Install instructions
for rooted:
1 backup bootanimation.zip found at/system/customize/resource using root explorer
2 copy bootanimation.zip to /system/customize/resource, overwrite as needed
3 reboot,
for non rooted
1use adb push (your bootanimation location ) (the location from up above)
example: adb push c:/android/bootanimation.zip /system/customize/resource
Install notes: if your bootanimation is not located in /system/customize/resource try /data/local/ or system/media
/system/customize/resource is certain for mattc leo 1.7
I also uploaded the original R2D2 bootanimation.zip that works on droids (it has 3 folders and looping): the original did NOT work on mattc build
and the HTC bootanimation.zip found on the mattc leo 1.7 for testing and for those that want to revert back and did not make a backup
REMEMBER to change the name from bootnimation_orig.zip or bootanimation_htc.zip to bootanimation.zip
ALSO i uploaded the 4 live wallpapers and the static wallpapers from R2D2 and the .ogg used in the original 3 part animation, if anyone gets it to work please report back
cool! Really neat!
I'll try when this gets the virtual thumbs up using SHUBCRAFT 1.5. Any takers??
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
Cool. Do you have the live wallpapers the article mentions to upload as well?
Im trying this with HtcClay's SuperHD2 V1.2 but there is no /customize/resource folder. This build has the stock bootanimation.zip in the /system folder. I overwrote it, but nothing changed. So I created the /system/customize/resource folder and phone is currently stuck rebooting.
Lol, I love this phone!
slackersink said:
Cool. Do you have the live wallpapers the article mentions to upload as well?
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You can download them from that engadget link.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
working fine , ty
Ok, the phone is no longer perma-rebooting, but I havent been able to apply the animation. Anyone have any advice?
Doesn't work with Hyperdroid. I examined the bootanimation.zip that came with my installation (in the system/media folder, btw,) and on the one that comes with it, there are 3 folders, android, part 1 and part 2, all with multiple png images. This one has just an android folder, with jpg images. I'm sure that's why it doesn't work. (Proabably has something to do with cm6). If anyone did get this working, would you mind telling me which build it's with? (Simply out of curiousity.)
Thank you!
Works on ▐ BUILD▐ 30.08.2010▐ ★shubCRAFT 1.5★CM6 Final★▐ ★Kernel: ElBartoME 2.6.32.9 #1★ ▐
A little sluggish, at least on my HD2, but works.
Install instructions:
1-Backup bootanimation.zip found at /system/media using root explorer (i used Droid Explorer)
2-Copy bootanimation.zip to /system/media, overwrite as needed
3-Reboot
Anyone able to upload the live wallpapers and regular walls? At work right now and dying to get my hands on these.
Stupid WebSense blockin meh Wallz!!
R2D2 animation demo
Well I just found out something rather interesting. Hyperdroid 1.2, Originally I tried it and it didn't work. I renamed the old startupanimation, left it in the same folder, and put this one in, no luck. (It booted, but I got the normal android animation.) I gave it another go, this time not leaving the old one (even renamed), in the media directory, rebooted, and it worked! I haven't the faintest idea why that is, but if anyone else on hyperdroid is having problems, try this. Thanks for sharing this, it's a pretty cool animation.
Hatefly said:
Anyone able to upload the live wallpapers and regular walls? At work right now and dying to get my hands on these.
Stupid WebSense blockin meh Wallz!!
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there u go, i was gonna upload them this morning but ive been lazy lately lol.
some issue here, when copying the new bootanimation.zip to /system/customize/resource I get an error that there is no space left....but there is lot of space in there, anyone an idea?
issue solved with Droid Explorer
karluk said:
some issue here, when copying the new bootanimation.zip to /system/customize/resource I get an error that there is no space left....but there is lot of space in there, anyone an idea?
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i've come across the same issue, just use adb push, look at the nonrooted instructions, if that does not work delete some files from the resource folder (be careful!, delete only unused wallpapers/ringtones/sounds)
Question for you
ferluci said:
Thank you!
Works on ▐ BUILD▐ 30.08.2010▐ ★shubCRAFT 1.5★CM6 Final★▐ ★Kernel: ElBartoME 2.6.32.9 #1★ ▐
A little sluggish, at least on my HD2, but works.
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What is sluggish?? The bootup or the overal performance of the phone?? be specific if you can please. Thank you in advance.
I,ve made changes to the first post!
Boot sound
I got the boot sound working on mdeejay_froyo_sense_v1.5_NOAXI. All i did was convert the .ogg to an mp3 and named it android_audio.mp3 put it in my system/customize/resources directory and bingo R2-D2 sounds.

Galaxy S Theme

Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for anything bad happens to your phone after you flash this theme.
Flash this theme at your own risk!!!
Just don't forget to nand backup your phone before flashing this theme.
Yet another theme ported to our phone.
Credits to steve_t, creator of this theme. See his thread here.
I checked this theme on Void#echo, LOL v1.2, and Megatron v.1 ROMs.
EDIT:
It is confirmed that this theme works on Void#echo, Void#delta, Devoid ypsilon, LOL v1.2, and Megatron v.1 ROMs.
It is reported that this theme works on Ubuntdroid 4, Optimus T P509
WARNING:
Partially working on OptimusX (FC on Market); see this post
Not working on Darkmoon v.2 and LOL v.1.4
For other ROMs, give it a try and tell us the result (i.e, working OK or not) so that others using same ROM with you will be assured whether to use this theme or not.
This theme has original/default window animation. See post #2 below to change window animation.
Download link: MediaFire
Instruction:
To apply, copy zip file to sd card and flash it.
Don't forget to nand backup your phone first!
After flashing, first boot may take longer time (3 ~ 10 mins)
Included in zip file:
The theme itself
AndroidParticles1 Blue boot animation. Credits to Dysgenic.
Themed Market v.2.3.2. Credits to 00.ante
Screenies:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Changing window animation
In case you want to change window animation, you can do it yourself. Try these steps: (as usual, do nand backup first before flashing)
Get xmlsForWindowAnimations.zip here
Extract it to your PC, there will be 5 new directories extracted.
On your PC, copy GalaxySThemeForO1.zip to a file, say you name it 'temp.zip'
Open temp.zip (just open, not extract). I use 7-zip here.
Navigate to directory 'system\framework', double click framework-res.apk, Continue navigating to directory 'res\anim'
Drag-drop all files in one directory (choose 1 directory among 5 extracted directories you got from xmlsForWindowAnimations.zip) into 'res\anim' directory
Close 7-zip, answer 'Yes' when asked whether to update framework-res.apk
If you know how to sign a zip file, do so, copy signed file to sd card and flash it.
Otherwise, copy temp.zip to sd card, reboot to recovery, choose 'Other' then 'Toggle Signature Verify', go back to main menu and flash 'temp.zip'
Reboot
I can't see the screenshot, is it dead link?
Reuploaded screenshot.
Can you see it now?
no probs with screenshots
works on void delta too.
Thanks for your info.
the icons in notification bar is in white colour like lol rom, not blue
im using void delta.
Those white icons belong to 3rd party apps?
If so, am afraid that we have to modify those 3rd party apps
If you think that is not the case, could you upload a screenshot?
Thanks
here we go,
just one doudt, i delested gingerbread folder from void settings , tht be the problem?
pressing power results in abnormal reboot straight from android logo without lg logo.
had to restore nand and now lots of apps fc :|
update : finally got it working, shudnt hav deleted gingerbread
is there any way to have battery meter in this theme?
After instaling this my market stop work only Fc on optimusXrom
Ater having spent one day using this theme i find it very clean, elegant although it is a little too blue .Stays as my theme of choice.
No fc's related to this theme. I am using devoid ypsilon.
Ignore spelling : English seems Greek to me
aragarm said:
After instaling this my market stop work only Fc on optimusXrom
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So is it ok if I assume that this theme partially working on OptimusX ROM? i.e., only market has FC?
Thanks
I'll try one more.
good theme
Change battery icons to battery meter
boykioy said:
is there any way to have battery meter in this theme?
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Yes, there is.
My post here may give you hint.
Good theme
Please make it with circular battery , transparent notification bar and better animation if possible.thanks
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
This theme looks great with 140 dpi !
I like this theme very much. Thank you!
I want to use widgetlocker (installed on my phone) to lock the screen instead the theme default screen locker. Every time after phone reboot i get that default screen locker and i dont know how to disable it. Please help me!
Thank you!
LE: I can't install AndroidParticles2 animation. A tried to use adb comands in cmd. I get: "No such file or directory" error. Same problem with the terminal emulator. The 480x800 AndroidParticles2 is copied on the sdcard.

[BOOTANIMATIONS] windows phone 7 boot animations for android......

here i present the windows phone 7 boot animation.....
android engraved:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
watch the boot animation here: normal and with dots{WVGA}
{QVGA}:
it plays just like windows phone7 but repeats it over and over..
its for hdpi and ldpi devices...
for wvga screens: 1. normal: View attachment bootanimation2.zip
2. with dots: http://db.tt/NHDJong
for qvga screens: View attachment 655882
how to apply?:::::
option1: place it to data/local via root explorer and give all permissions(if s-off) and reboot
option 2: place to data/local via adb:
Installing custom boot animations (Credit to jcase from XDA):
Windows:
1.) Download the desired animation, rename the zip file to "bootanimation" and move into your Android SDK/Tools folder.
2.) Run the following adb command to push the animation into the proper place:
Code:
adb push bootanimation.zip /data/local/
3.) Enjoy!
Mac: (Thanks to Pitamakan)
1. Open a Terminal window, and run the following command. (This is assuming you installed the SDK in your Applications folder.) Replace "username" with the correct user name for your machine:
/Users/username/Applications/android-sdk-mac_86/tools/adb
You should get a screenful of command syntax in response, which will confirm to you that adb is running and ready to go.
2. Put the bootanimation.zip file into the same folder that contains the adb file, and then run the following, again changing the username as needed.
Code:
/Users/username/Applications/android-sdk-mac_86/tools/adb push /Users/username/Applications/android-sdk-mac_86/tools/bootanimation.zip /data/local/
And that should do it!
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Reverting back to default boot animation
1.) Open an ADB Shell using:
Code:
adb shell
2.) Remove bootanimation.zip from /data/local using:
Code:
rm /data/local/bootanimation.zip
3.) On next boot you'll have the red VZW animation back.
loving it... its great..
was expecting it since months....
and its here.........
it would be nice to see for mdpi also
how about this???? (watch the dots below)
Why the f* would anyone want that? I had to doublecheck the top of my browser to make sure it DID say "Android".
Apart from that, well job on the graphics.
Ace3 said:
Why the f* would anyone want that? I had to doublecheck the top of my browser to make sure it DID say "Android".
Apart from that, well job on the graphics.
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well for the question : why anyone would want that??
answer: for the same reason some people want wp7 style music player,home,sms, lock and others, iphone style homescreen and boot animations and others..
its about customizability...
i am proud of android that i can make it look like iphone, htc sense, wp7 whatever i want.....
well android engraved.. wp7 boot animation is also coming soon
new android engraved::::
Ace3 said:
Why the f* would anyone want that? I had to doublecheck the top of my browser to make sure it DID say "Android".
Apart from that, well job on the graphics.
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Agreed. I don't get it. That's like buying a Jaguar and putting a VW emblem on it instead. Weird.
old_dude said:
Agreed. I don't get it. That's like buying a Jaguar and putting a VW emblem on it instead. Weird.
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No, that's like buying an Escalade and putting spinners and subs in it. Still the same phone, just customized for what people want. WP7 has a fantastic UI in my opinion and many others' so a lot of people like to have things that are like it.
Why are you guys complaining anyways, if you like it then download it and use it, if not then don't and don't waste the thread with posts *****ing about it. Nobody is making you use it.
Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500
Thank you very much!! It totally fits with my WP7 style ROM for my LG Optimus Black.
Gosh damn I love this.
Ace3 said:
Why the f* would anyone want that? I had to doublecheck the top of my browser to make sure it DID say "Android".
Apart from that, well job on the graphics.
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Agreed... But a phone with with WP7's UI and Android functionality would be beyond words.
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
The time looking for it.
Finally WP7 interface with more functionality from Android
Thanks man!
I've made some corrections in bootanimation file (with dots) - now there is looping of dots: "Windows Phone" appears once, and after this moving only dots.
Here is download link: http://goo.gl/VPnjH
Sorry for my bad english
screw the haters i think its great!
I haven't delved into boot animations yet, so forgive me if this question is noobish... would it be very difficult to take one of your boot animations, decompile, modify, and recompile to work on mdpi? I'm not asking you to do it, but just if it's possible to do with an already created animation. Thanks.
*Great work. btw
vertig said:
I haven't delved into boot animations yet, so forgive me if this question is noobish... would it be very difficult to take one of your boot animations, decompile, modify, and recompile to work on mdpi? I'm not asking you to do it, but just if it's possible to do with an already created animation. Thanks.
*Great work. btw
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A bootanimation is not an apk. It's just a zip with images, so you can't decompile, just extract and resize the pics.
I'm not saying you are allowed (that's not my word), but you can do it as easy as that.
@abhi0n0nakul would you mind if I include the qvga in my next theme? Giving proper credit your work & a link to the thread here?
Thanks for your consideration
antonio1475 said:
A bootanimation is not an apk. It's just a zip with images, so you can't decompile, just extract and resize the pics.
I'm not saying you are allowed (that's not my word), but you can do it as easy as that.
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Even easier than I thought. Thanks for the info.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
rfunderburk39 said:
@abhi0n0nakul would you mind if I include the qvga in my next theme? Giving proper credit your work & a link to the thread here?
Thanks for your consideration
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yeah sure...
First of all THX!!!, could you make the bootanimation with the dots for qvga phones
Thank YOU

Ultimate Online Theme Kitchen for Samsung Galaxy S II tutorial

I was using HTC devices for some time and using the ultimate online theme kitchen with it. It seems that this kitchen also works with touchwiz UI roms. Some people in the custom ROMs section sounded surprised so I figure I would post this tutorial
MAKE A BACKUP VIA CWM PRIOR TO FLASHING ANYTHING
Download the ROM you want to MOD and extract all the files somewhere on your computer maybe a new folder or something
Then via your computer goto
http://uot.dakra.lt/
Select File upload and then system files as seen by the screenshot below. You will need to upload the following
framework-res.apk (in the folder with the extracted files from the ROM should be under \system\framework)
SystemUI.apk (in the folder with the extracted files from the ROM should be under \system\app)
twframework-res.apk (in the folder with the extracted files from the ROM should be under \system\framework)
IF USING AN ICS ROM SELECT FLASHABLE ZIP AND CHANGE IT TO EMMC (I have only tested battery mod)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
One the files are finished uploading select from the available MODs (I HAVE ONLY TESTED THE FONT,BATTERY and WINDOW (animations) MODs ON GINGERBREAD NOT THE REST SO TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK)
• Battery
• Icons
• Status bar
• Popup
• Lockscreen
• Window
• Fonts
• Bootanimation
And select use this MOD as seen below.
Select what you want and once done select Summary and make sure all the mods show in green. If not most likely you forgot something. Once done click Submit work to kitchen as per screenshot
Once selected you will be given an Order number like UOT-08-31-21-07-1 or something. Write this down as it can take a while for the file to be made.
Once in a while you can go back to
http://uot.dakra.lt/pickup/
To see if your file is ready. If your browser cached the info it should show your file when ready under
Your recently cooked files
If your browser didn’t cache the info then you can select
Show all pickup files
And simply look for your Order number.
Once your file is ready simply download it (I suggest re-naming it as well to something you may recognize) and put it on the Internal SD of your Samsung.
Boot in recovery and make sure to wipe cache and dalvik-cache prior to flashing it
Hope this helps some people
UOT kitchen is great.
The only thing that wont work on the SGS2 is the lockscreen as we dont have the stock one, I have used almost all the other mods (apart from the screen transitions, and for boot animations I always forgot which location was the correct one)
Nice guide
btw: if you are cooking themes for CM7/T mobile theme engine, make sure to untick generate preview as if you leave it ticked the themes wont work.
Used the kitchen back on my Desire when I had it
Now I use Revolution rom on my SGS2
Is this for all roms? Stock or custom? Odexed or deoxed?
Thanks
/CK
Café King said:
Used the kitchen back on my Desire when I had it
Now I use Revolution rom on my SGS2
Is this for all roms? Stock or custom? Odexed or deoxed?
Thanks
/CK
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Not too sure if all roms but using it on batista rom with no issues
Best bet is to back up before flashing. Worst case you get stuck in boot loop and have to restore
I've used it successfully for battery icon on Leomar V2.6. I'm not sure but I think the cooked zip file updater script does a cache and Dalvik wipe as part of the install, meaning that doing it beforehand is rather pointless.
As always, nandroid first!
carlos67 said:
I've used it successfully for battery icon on Leomar V2.6. I'm not sure but I think the cooked zip file updater script does a cache and Dalvik wipe as part of the install, meaning that doing it beforehand is rather pointless.
As always, nandroid first!
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In How-To section of the kitchen it says
9. Wipe cache and dalvik-cache (just in case). Do not wipe data / factory reset.
So I have always done it cant hurt anyways even if done 2 times
Café King said:
Used the kitchen back on my Desire when I had it
Now I use Revolution rom on my SGS2
Is this for all roms? Stock or custom? Odexed or deoxed?
Thanks
/CK
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It will work on anything, odexed, deodex, stock and CM (via T mobile theme engine)
i take a error on CWM 4.0.0.2.
I´ve made de .zip with the option Edify-scrpiting and MTD (default) and the recovery give me a error on install and says that i need to update de script with Edify.
warriorofice said:
i take a error on CWM 4.0.0.2.
I´ve made de .zip with the option Edify-scrpiting and MTD (default) and the recovery give me a error on install and says that i need to update de script with Edify.
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Could be a bad download simply or the file didn't get made correctly. I would recommend to re upload the files and reselect your mods and attempt to cook a new zip.
Never had this issue as of yet with this kitchen
BTW recovery 4.0.1.5 is available for use via Rom Manager you may want to update it as well
This is truly awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah I second the above comment. I have never tried anything like this before so I was really surprised how easy it was. Thanks for posting this.
Jigsy75 said:
Yeah I second the above comment. I have never tried anything like this before so I was really surprised how easy it was. Thanks for posting this.
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Glad I could help fellow users
Also I recommend people create new zip for any new rom even different versions within the same rom.
Upgraded yesterday and tried using the old one I made but got a boot loop so it's safer to make new ones for each rom since frameworks can change

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