How do you build a update file? I have themes I've made and just wanna flash a few things, not the whole rom.
a454nova said:
How do you build a update file? I have themes I've made and just wanna flash a few things, not the whole rom.
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You can find a theme that has the same folders as yours and use there update script. That's what I do
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Might even consider using MetaMorph if its just a theme, he has a tutorial and template laying around the intertubez somewherez.
mysteryemotionz said:
You can find a theme that has the same folders as yours and use there update script. That's what I do
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I like your take on simple! lol
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I'm staying away from metamorph right now, If I do it the harder way... I'll learn more.
That said I still gotta get this zip thing going.
Thanks for the help guys! : )
Feel free to use my update script. It was originally diner by raiderep and I made a couple changes to work with my theme
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I was curious if there is an easier way to remove a theme other than doing a nandroid restore. I have been trying out several of the themes and each time I want to remove it I have to restore and it takes forever. I want to try more, but dread the thought of another nandroid restore. Any simpler methods?
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Anybody? I found another one I really want to try .......
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i just apply the new theme on top lol
There are stock themes in a few threads on here man, just search before you ask a question like this.
Thank you and sorry I read these forums all the time and I don't remember seeing a stock theme but I will search tonight.
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Well I did a search and I don't see any stock theme, the only thing I saw was one person said they just used Odin. If I did it that way, would I just use the system file then?
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System file should do the trick. I thought that flashing the system file would do a wipe but it doesn't. It will just put all your vzw **** on there
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I have Axura flashed and i flashed the JK2 AOSP theme over it (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828324). problem is this got rid of the window animations in axura and got rid of the recovery option in the power down menu. How can i get these back? thx alot for help
Do you know how to create a cwm zip?
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Do you know how to create a cwm zip?
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uhh no sorry i dont. Im not a complete noob i just dont know how to, so if you have a link to instructions thatd be cool. But what would i put in the cwm zip?
after some research im pretty sure i can create a zip file. Now what should i put in it?
Okay look at the theme zip and find files that effect the things you lost then find those files in the rom and put them in a cwm zip and point to the right spots.
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Okay look at the theme zip and find files that effect the things you lost then find those files in the rom and put them in a cwm zip and point to the right spots.
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simple enough, okay thanks alot. One more question though. if i wanted to include this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854773) in a zip file to flash, could it be done?
Ok I've managed to get my device rooted and overclocked, I have Bootstrapper and Clockwork Mod. My question is am I deodexed and am I ready for themes now
No, you have three options:
1) Manually deodex your phone
2) Install a Rom that's already been deodexed
3) Download and flash your stock files for deodexed ones
Ok how do I know which themes have been deodexed already and how do I know what apex I have
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Ok how do I know which themes have been deodexed already and how do I know what apex I have
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If you browse the droid x themes and apps section of xda, the theme creator will tell you what has been deodexed or not. I know the 928 blackglass theme is deodexed already but I do not know of many themes that come deodexed. Of you wish to deodex your phone, search google for "xUltimate 2.2 Manually deodex your phone".
As for apex...this is a custom ROM, so this will not be running on yout phone yet, you would have to install it of this is the ROM you wish to run.
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I have a feeling that after I deodex I'm still not done ...lol I actually tried loading the DXred theme the other day and it worked ..then I noticed that the dialer button didn't work then it killed my service ...ya think that happened because I was not properly deodexed?
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I have a feeling that after I deodex I'm still not done ...lol I actually tried loading the DXred theme the other day and it worked ..then I noticed that the dialer button didn't work then it killed my service ...ya think that happened because I was not properly deodexed?
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Probably. After you deodex you should be ready for loading up a custom theme. Be sure to read any instructions specific to the theme you apply.
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Ok I've downloaded the xUltimate 2.2 and it gets to the"installing"part and freezes there. HELPPPPP
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Ok I've downloaded the xUltimate 2.2 and it gets to the"installing"part and freezes there. HELPPPPP
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Did u follow a guide as well, or just use the main menu?
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This is becoming too much like work lol....ok I figured out why it wasn't downloading...I was trying to dl an update duhh. Now that i've found the right file I can't get it to dl to the phone keeps stopping
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This is becoming too much like work lol....ok I figured out why it wasn't downloading...I was trying to dl an update duhh. Now that i've found the right file I can't get it to dl to the phone keeps stopping
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I'm confused on your last post. What do you mean... what are you downloading?
I'm thinking that i'm supposed to download it on my laptop then place the file onto the sd card cause it won't dl to my phone
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I'm thinking that i'm supposed to download it on my laptop then place the file onto the sd card cause it won't dl to my phone
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What file are you talking about?
The xultimate file
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The xultimate file
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Ah, ok. Xultimate is an application that runs on your computer, not your phone.
If you have your phone rooted, and know how to use the Droid X bootstrap to install .zip files, then download this file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?gvvgnum0uma2huk
Run this with Droid X bootstrap and you will be deodexed, and not need xultimate.
Ok after a lot of research I finally understand the whole thing.....most if the themes I see on line you need a custom ROM to run them which of course I'm running stock therefore I have to choose from the stock ones which is cool. I found a pretty cool one called Executive Red and it's working perfect. Thank you very much for all of your help
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Ok after a lot of research I finally understand the whole thing.....most if the themes I see on line you need a custom ROM to run them which of course I'm running stock therefore I have to choose from the stock ones which is cool. I found a pretty cool one called Executive Red and it's working perfect. Thank you very much for all of your help
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No problem. Glad to hear you got where you want to be. I would recommend just doing some research, and when you feel like you're comfortable, try out one of the custom ROMs. I regret not jumping into one a little sooner. They really have a great advantage many times.
Look into themes from Bignadad. He does themes for liberty, rubix, and did one for the original 2.3.15 OTA. Check him out on twitter as well, and you can keep up on what he is working on. I would recommend Bignadad by far, he is in my opinion the most thorough with his themes, and they always look amazing.
I know you didn't think I was finished ....lol ok here we go...since i've rooted seems that I have access to the 3G hot spot I tried connecting to my lap top it appeared to connect but did not work ....any idea?
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I know you didn't think I was finished ....lol ok here we go...since i've rooted seems that I have access to the 3G hot spot I tried connecting to my lap top it appeared to connect but did not work ....any idea?
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You have to pay for the hotspot app to work unless you perform another modification such as the one that team black hat released to use it for free.
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Ok so even though my lap top sees it and says it's connected they (Verizon )can still block you? And how do I get this mod from team black hat
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Ok so even though my lap top sees it and says it's connected they (Verizon )can still block you? And how do I get this mod from team black hat
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Yes, it will say its there, but you cannot use it without paying (kinda). There is another mod, where you start the program, then put the plane in airplane mode, then disable airplane mode and it works as if you had subscribed to the service...
or there is the tbh hack.. which they say is unethical, and they don't condone, so please read the whole page before using this... just a disclaimer.
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/android-hacks/5156-tbh-droid-3g-hotspot-nvram-hack.html
You basically download a .zip and flash it in clockworkmod recovery.
I am using Purity 4.4 + Matrix 11.5 right now.
Now my question is how do you guys update your respective ROMs instead of flashing newer versions through recovery? I tried GooManager but it didn't work for me :-|
You should ask in thread about your rom. If devs do not do OTA update you must use recovery to update rom
I think most use recovery
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Download updated ROM zip file and flash through recovery (TWRP for myself).
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You should ask in thread about your rom. If devs do not do OTA update you must use recovery to update rom
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Well being a new member, I am not actually allowed to ask in ROM threads, that's why I asked here.
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Download updated ROM zip file and flash through recovery (TWRP for myself).
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That's what I have been doing till now but I thought there may be some other method to update ROMs.
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not for Purity. You must update through custom recovery.
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saifulh2304 said:
not for Purity. You must update through custom recovery.
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I guess that's the only option I have. Thanks
ankurk said:
I guess that's the only option I have. Thanks
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Yes, I'm sure its not that hard to do anyway
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saifulh2304 said:
Yes, I'm sure its not that hard to do anyway
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It's not hard but sometimes you get too lazy
Simple. Set up VM environment there are simple walkthrough video and once your set up you can pull straight out of the devs or any branch. I do my own when I feel I need to add a feature I do. There are a major variety of bases to choose from. Its much easier than many think. In my opinion its safer as I know exactly what I'm getting. Not to mention an addiction lay within too. Lol Have fun bro. Welcome to the machine. Many new devs are so stoked when the first ROM they build is complete they can't stop. Lol peace.
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Simple. Set up VM environment there are simple walkthrough video and once your set up you can pull straight out of the devs or any branch. I do my own when I feel I need to add a feature I do. There are a major variety of bases to choose from. Its much easier than many think. In my opinion its safer as I know exactly what I'm getting. Not to mention an addiction lay within too. Lol Have fun bro. Welcome to the machine. Many new devs are so stoked when the first ROM they build is complete they can't stop. Lol peace.
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I do know stuff about Android development but I am too scared to try that kind of stuff. Can you link me to those tutorials or videos?
Hello everybody, This is my first theme for 4.3/4.4 devices....
Please Welcome my theme.
RAIN
I dont have 4.3/4.4 device...but made a theme for it..I hope you all will love it
Screenshots:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zsotu7bufysekrf/IMG_20140601_024912.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghkdbnca61uwhfu/IMG_20140601_024842.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/b6ek5i79qdagtnn/Screenshot_2014-06-01-13-51-50.png
Big Thanks to @dipesh1502 and @funky0308 For screenshots and testing it
CHANGELOG:
Fixed some bgs.
Downloads:
NEW VERSION:
http://d-h.st/7fa
OLD VERSION:
http://d-h.st/QUc
Install it like a normal apk or move the apk to system/app and set correct permissions
OR Flash the Zip in CWM recovery..Thats It
ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE PROCEEDING FORWARD!!
Please be kind in pressing thanks button, if you liked my work...
ENJOY!!
I doubt if the theme will work with non-rooted phones..
It will work and and only the wallpaper and colour will change
Nice Theme
Installed on rooted xsp
dipesh1502 said:
I doubt if the theme will work with non-rooted phones..
It will work and and only the wallpaper and colour will change
Nice Theme
Installed on rooted xsp
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Ok thanks bro for clarifying my doubt and testing it ..Can you please pm me some screenshots..?
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balrajs99 said:
Ok thanks bro for clarifying my doubt and testing it ..Can you please pm me some screenshots..?
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Sent
Beautiful! Love it :good:
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charmidz said:
Beautiful! Love it :good:
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Thanks bro..I'm glad you loved it I Hope everyone else too
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Thanks bro..I'm glad you loved it I Hope everyone else too
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Waiting for more themes , I love all theme 4.1.2 from you
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charmidz said:
Waiting for more themes , I love all theme 4.1.2 from you
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Thanks bro Yeah I'm working on new themes for 4.1.2, 4.3 and 4.4 devices...Surely will be out soon
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Great theme ! It will be just in the mood in rainy days and so much refreshing in the hot summer days. Thanks !
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Great theme ! It will be just in the mood in rainy days and so much refreshing in the hot summer days. Thanks !
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Thanks dude for such nice words about the theme...Continue Enjoying it
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Hi mate...
Few questions if I may...
Why do you think it's not possible to install it like "normal" apk file?
It should work that way...
If it won't install try to resign it.
And yeah....custom themes won't work on non-rooted device, that's for sure.
At least not on Z/ZL/Z1/Z2
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funky0308 said:
Hi mate...
Few questions if I may...
Why do you think it's not possible to install it like "normal" apk file?
It should work that way...
If it won't install try to resign it.
And yeah....custom themes won't work on non-rooted device, that's for sure.
At least not on Z/ZL/Z1/Z2
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Custom themes dont work on any 4.3 4.4 device that are made by
Us.no way we can disable the signature check.
funky0308 said:
Hi mate...
Few questions if I may...
Why do you think it's not possible to install it like "normal" apk file?
It should work that way...
If it won't install try to resign it.
And yeah....custom themes won't work on non-rooted device, that's for sure.
At least not on Z/ZL/Z1/Z2
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First thing mate, I dont have any device with android 4.3/4.4, so didnt test it installing like a normal apk. Secondly it may require superuser mod to install it like a normal apk which also requires root.So i think it may not work..But it may work. I need someone to test it.
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So basically it requires root i think
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Yeah right @dipesh1502 ..
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dipesh1502 said:
Custom themes dont work on any 4.3 4.4 device that are made by
Us.no way we can disable the signature check.
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Exactly what I said.
Actually we disabled signature check but in services.jar, that's why we are using superuser mod.
That's nothing special, only services.jar
without few lines of code.
But that's not enough.
balrajs99 said:
First thing mate, I dont have any device with android 4.3/4.4, so didnt test it installing like a normal apk. Secondly it may require superuser mod to install it like a normal apk which also requires root.So i think it may not work..But it may work. I need someone to test it.
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Sure...I saw that you don't have device on JB/KK - that's why I'm telling you - install like any other app will work.
Haven't tried your theme but it'll work 100%.
It'll require patched services.jar for sure, that's not optional.
Users have to trick system with it so it'll not asking for a keys (for installation)
Anyway...
Keep up good work, it's great to see new themes and apps.
Obviously, we can't rely on manufacturers so it's great to have XDA community...
BTW...I just test it for you...
You can add to OP "install like any other app"
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funky0308 said:
Exactly what I said.
Actually we disabled signature check but in services.jar, that's why we are using superuser mod.
That's nothing special, only services.jar
without few lines of code.
But that's not enough.
Sure...I saw that you don't have device on JB/KK - that's why I'm telling you - install like any other app will work.
Haven't tried your theme but it'll work 100%.
It'll require patched services.jar for sure, that's not optional.
Users have to trick system with it so it'll not asking for a keys (for installation)
Anyway...
Keep up good work, it's great to see new themes and apps.
Obviously, we can't rely on manufacturers so it's great to have XDA community...
BTW...I just test it for you...
You can add to OP "install like any other app"
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Yep sonys themes are signed differently via a different
Tool maybe that allow the theme to work even on a non-rooted phone
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Yep sonys themes are signed differently via a different
Tool maybe that allow the theme to work even on a non-rooted phone
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Actually, Sony demands that every theme pass their check and then they, if they approve it, sign it with their own keys.
That's the problem, we don't have that keys...
But at long as we have rootable firmware we could do whatever we want
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funky0308 said:
Actually, Sony demands that every theme pass their check and then they, if they approve it, sign it with their own keys.
That's the problem, we don't have that keys...
But at long as we have rootable firmware we could do whatever we want
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Yep the .sf(signature files) and .rsa files.these 2 files make the difference..
funky0308 said:
Exactly what I said.
Actually we disabled signature check but in services.jar, that's why we are using superuser mod.
That's nothing special, only services.jar
without few lines of code.
But that's not enough.
Sure...I saw that you don't have device on JB/KK - that's why I'm telling you - install like any other app will work.
Haven't tried your theme but it'll work 100%.
It'll require patched services.jar for sure, that's not optional.
Users have to trick system with it so it'll not asking for a keys (for installation)
Anyway...
Keep up good work, it's great to see new themes and apps.
Obviously, we can't rely on manufacturers so it's great to have XDA community...
BTW...I just test it for you...
You can add to OP "install like any other app"
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Ok thanks mate...I'll add it
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