Froyo Android Build....How to Theme? - Touch HD General

Hi All
I installed the Android Froyo build onto a spare phone to play with and haven't done any theme changes using Android before.
There seems to be a number of different options and dependencies and as I'm just trying to come up to speed could someone possibly point me at a good guide that's applicable to this build?
For example I want to install a transparent status bar...amongst other things.
Thanks

Related

Market update with cooked roms?

hi guys im a bit of a self confessed n00b with android adb etc but im learning gradually, what id like to know is what happens to the custom roms and the new look market. For example im using qteks hero rom v1.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540745 will the market place in its new form just appear or doe qtek have to recook his rom to include the new improved market or will it be a patch from google etc?

Custom ROMs on AVD

Hi,
Is there a way of getting custom ROMs on the the AVD?
I see that its partially possible using the ROM from HTC (as shown here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4232807&postcount=9), but I want to create my own using builds from http://developer.htc.com/index.html or some of the ROMs provided here.
This will help me try and develop come code as currently the Android SDK's are missing parts like the Maps applications etc.
Thanks.
Not to worry, found it finally!
Its on this topic:
http://android.modaco.com/content/g...p-and-running-a-full-rom-with-the-market-etc/
And on this post:
http://android.modaco.com/index.php?s=&showtopic=289928&view=findpost&p=1053804

*OUT NOW* DRIOD/EVO/HERO/MOMENT Android ROM Kitchen

HERE IT IS
INFO​
Now what does this do. Well people we all hate having to re install our apps when we do new roms. We hate having to using programs like astro it back up and restore well this does it all for us.
How to use is simple place the applications you want in the APPS folder
Place the un zipped rom you want to install the system folder
Run the batch file and it will add the apps where its needed.
If it asked to hit a key click D and A when needed.
Zip up the 2 folders in YOUR-ROM and flash the rom if you get errors try re-zipping the rom again and install.
Future updates i want is this.
GUI screen
Ways to get updated roms that will download for people so they dont need to do anything but select like the online rom maker.
I will be getting this a lot better once I get more free time it only took me about an hour to get everything set up. It will be better soon.
I want to thank jombeewoof for the updated kitchen.
PHONES/ROMS​
DROID​
[ROM]SimplyStunning v4.6 notheme
[ROM]SimplyStunning v4.6 theme
HERO​
[ROM] 07/05/10 | Fresh Rom 2.3.3 | New RUU + 270 rotation + FriendStream + lots more
[ROM] 05/18/10 | Fresh Toast v2.1 | BFS + Overclock + EXT4 | Newest RUU
EVO​
[ROM] OTA 1.47.651.1 Rooted - De-odex'd
[ROM] 8/3/10 | Fresh Evo 3.1.0.1 | FroYo | OFFICIAL 3.26.651.6 OTA + fresh goodies
[ROM] DamageControl v3.5 - Froyo with all the damaged goods!
[ROM] Burnt Droid - 1.0 - by netarchy
MOMENT​
Noobnls1.8.11
[ROM]TitaniumX1.2.3 w/JIT
[ROM]TitaniumX1.2.3 no JIT
[ROM]PwnX2.0 w/JIT
[ROM]PwnX2.0 noJIT
[ROM]Infernal1.0
[ROM]Amstel_v2.0
DOWNLOAD
KITCHEN DOWNLOAD
This will always be the most up to date kitchen​
CHANGE LOG​
1.0
Bare can add apps to a rom and be able to be uninstalled.
1.0.1
Added kernel folder for custom kernels.
Batch file checks for existence of a kernel in your rom.
Option to choose the kernel that comes with your rom or one you've loaded into the folder.
Folder structure can live anywhere.
7zip added to build the zip. 7zip application included.
1.0.3
BUG FIXED **It has come to my attention that this does not work on XP due to the removal of choice.exe"
You can download the exe and place it in the folder. I'm working on another way to display the choices.
proof of concept to be able to pull kernels, roms, apps, bootloaders etc...
1.0.5
Currently mostly working, and now fully compatible with windows xp.
Also and express version that does not download anything, this is if you have already downloaded your rom and kernel.
That should work flawlessly at this point.
1.0.9
Little better to look at.
1.2.1
Choose a Boot Animation
Choose APPS
Wehn back to Moment only at this time.
HELP​
Ok android guys I am over at SDX since I'm a moment guy but I have been really wanting to have a Android Kitchen just like we have for windows BuildOS. Looking at a few roms for the hero, moment, evo, and droid to me its looking like its the same basic set up for all roms.
My friend and I have been making a CLI kitchen but we would like to have a GUI screen like BuildOS.
So Im asking for some help with coders to help make this.
How we have it set up right now is.
One folder for the ROM you want
Another folder for all the apps you want in it.
if you want a custom kernel.
then it will make all the required files and ZIP everything up.
then you can flash it in recovery.
I want people to select what device they have
what apps they want
if they like a rom all the roms to that phone. that are updated every week.
Im willing to go around looking for roms for the phones if people can help me get this program up and running.
Can some people help? I want this to be a great as Build OS for use android people.
I'd like to have the app coded in html so that as the roms update it is a super easy fix. I have a folder on my web site with a lot of APKs that I can get links to also free apps no paid. And Im willing to even download even more if needed. Please help I want this to be the greatest kitchen ever.
First of all thanks for your hard work, I'd really like to see a kitchen like the Ervius Visual Kitchen for Android.
I'm no programmer, but if you need any help testing our whatever just let me know.
Regards
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/roms/rom-kitchen/
Here is a link to what is going on with jombeewoof and I.
thats all we have at this time but its getting there
dc13 said:
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/roms/rom-kitchen/
Here is a link to what is going on with jombeewoof and I.
thats all we have at this time but its getting there
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That looks like a good start! Very similar to the EVKitchen for WM. I did notice though that in your how to section on the first post it says to place the ROM you want to flash into the system folder, but there is no system folder that I can see in version 0.1.5
I have APPS, OLD-ROM, KERNEL, and YOUR-ROM. No system folder in the kitchen.
if you extract your rom you want there will be a meta-inf folder and a system folder take the system folder and place it in the old-rom folder. I just added a new version of the kitchen to have my friend look at and if so then you should be able to select a droid with a few roms and a evo option also with some roms. i will be updating more as i find direct links to rom not on sites like rapid share or mediafire places.
DC13
At this time im going to just focus on samsung phones since im not getting a lot of help from any one but samsung people. Once i get done with the samsung part depending on what i have option wise ill do droid or htc.
If you can code it would help me a lot as there are only 2 people and we really want this.
hope i can get this set up
I can't code to save my life, but I have a samsung phone (captivate) and volunteer for a tester if needed. Would love to have this.
Evo people are very helpful and they just put up an online based kitchen this could be helpful to that cause
ya i saw joey's kitchen go up about 2days ago. im trying to get him to help with a few things.
we did get the moment all set up now its just time to work on other phones. so for the next little bit to day i will be getting download links for a few more phones and add then to it. if you can help post up download links to roms. mediafire type sites some times have issues so if the rom uses it some times the rom wont download.
Ok so I was able to get some EVO/Droid/HERO roms/radios in this kitchen still would like to have a GUI screen but for now this will work. Uping tonight should have it out for tomorrow reason it takes so long is because im in the middle of the ocean on deployment.
just a question. can i add apps to automatically be installed into the ext partition with apps2sd
not at this time. thats going to be in the near future. we are trying to get a base of a few phones then start working on others
alright, thats still brilliant. keep up the good job guys!
Ok every one its out try it now.
dc13 said:
Ok every one its out try it now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm getting this error:
Error:
7-Zip cannot find the code that works with archives.
dang, windows only......
Wish it worked for LG Devices
Does anyone have a how-to for using this? I'd like to play around with it and I don't know where to start...

[BUILD] MIUI Stock 11/05 English Released [Free beer and women new chinese 11.05]

MIUI STOCK BUILD PORT 11.05 PPP
Free beer and women HD2 Porting Thread
This is the latest build of MIUI for the HTC Touch HD2. It's relatively stock with a few minor changes for our HTC LEO. MIUI build includes all changes made from previous builds and optimizations for all of the new changes including:
iphone style launcher
iphone style icons
iphone style settings [much better organized system settings]
iphone style contacts, and screen effects
innovative new lock screen with music player
loads more MIUI goodies that have impressed me as a user
The default kernel is based on the EVO Kernel yes I changed kernels. The changes made for the git update have done wonders on backlight stability and battery drivers. There are some issues with the kernel (see post 3).
If the current build proves to be very stable (which it has been for me so far) I will include hastarin's r8 and some language builds. The translations for other languages are not available yet.
Quandrant Score 1614
Release Notes
Stock build, blocking ads is not in this release, but the process for advertisement blocking is relatively easy.
Creates a 1 gig data.img; first boot will take some time.
Rooted: superuser priveleges (SU is included)
Facebook is NOT included as well as integrated task manager. You can download facebook from marketplace
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What works
WiFi
GPS
3g/HSDPA
5 mp Camera
Camcorder
LED status notification
Keypad notification
bluetooth
USB mass storage
G Sensor WORKING
WIFI TETHERING (THANK YOU DARKSTONE & CASS)
Facebook sync
The build still needs some testing; specifically in the bluetooth. If someone can report with their findings that would be ideal. If there are any other things not working in this build, let me know ASAP
How to install
Install is relatively easy:
1. Extract the 11.06.miui.lang folder [including contents] to the root of your sd card. Since it has a unique name, you won't have to rename it as I doubt any other builds has a unique naming ID.
2. Ensure you have at least 2 gig of space on your sd card (the data.img created is 1 gig which is NOT included)
3. Once the copy is complete, go to the android folder, run CLRCAD.exe and then HaRet. You will be taken to the HTC screen for a bit (about 10 minutes) and the rom will load.
a. If you get some strange error on boot, make sure you are using a new data.img
b. If the build still doesn't boot, reformat your sd card
c. If the build won't boot after a & b, please let me know in the thread
4. Skip through all android settings on first boot (you can set these up later).
5. The default keyboard is google keyboard. You can change this by tapping and holding a text area (sms, internet, facebook) and changing input settings to any keyboard you have preference to. Future builds will have htc_ime but for now android keyboard is good. I also prefer smart keyboard.
If you have a previous build
Ideally you should be able to drag all the files from the 11.01 build (including startup.txt) and keep your first data.img. Please verify if you have any issues with updating this way. If updating you may have to edit the startup.txt file in the following field if you're using the 10.30.miui folder:
set cmdline "rel_path=10.30.miui nand_boot=0"
or alternatively you don't have to overwrite the startup.txt file
your boot should load
The HD2 rom I am running is Duttythroy (and I have always ran duttyrom and it always gave me an excellent android experience) with 2.15 radio. It has never gave me any issues at all plus it is a good windows mobile rom [/shameless dutty plug]
Special thanks
Cotulla - for making all this possible
dan1j3l - for rootfs and liblights
hastarin - for the kernel
huanyu - for the kernel
michyprima - for the kernel
Cass67 - seriously he helped way too much
darkstone - his reference nexus one files have really aided in the port of this build
ElbartoME - for the Bluetooth fix
gauner1986 - for the latest lights.htcleo.so (9/26)
Geo411m - for the FRF91/FRG83 Stock, rooted, busybox ROM and add-ons (9/24)
mattc - for tweaks in rootfs
memin1857 - for tips that fix the auto backlight issue
NetRipper - for the latest haret.exe (9/14)
shu8i - for the readme
Bluetooth headsets testers
Everyone on #htc-linux & #htc-linux-chat, devs at xda-forums
tytung for the layout of the readme
And to all of the testers, many thanks
Download in next post with images
And remember from now on this will be...
FREE BEER AND WOMEN MIUI RELEASE!!!!
donation for the time...cause I could be studying or getting a date
MIUI Downloads
Download
http://www.multiupload.com/QWYX6ZSV56
11/05 Brings a lot of changes to MIUI. You can check miui.com for the changes made. This build is a port of MIUI for the hd2. The major changes made in MIUI HD2 port are
backlight autoadjust issues are solved
Camera autofocus
GPS bug fixed
Faster boot/shutdown
It's a fairly stable release definitely download it
Note: mediafire did a bad thing to me yesterday mid upload I lost a huge miui build it made me so angry I switched to another host. Please tell me if there are issues so I can change the provider accordingly
Old releases
11.04 BETA Build 8.0 English Hastarin Kernel
Changelog
This is still a test. I need users to test bluetooth out and music. It should be working. I removed htc_ime and a few more programs to try and diagnose the exact issues. Tomorrow's updated miui will include the updated google programs as well htc_ime. Also expect the new miui for release. Please let me know any issues. Quadrant bug is removed as is sound on my end works very well. FM radio back working too.
http://www.multiupload.com/3KJYZFQEG0
11.03 BETA Build 8.0 English Hastarin Kernel
http://www.multiupload.com/QG0MT01CJV
11.02 BETA Build 8.0 English Hastarin Kernel
Changelog
Faster boot, added htc_ime, updated google programs & twitter. Camera issue still intermittent with a new quadrant bug. I was alerted of a nagging wifi bug that has been corrected in future releases
http://www.fileserve.com/file/Th5m3DU
11.01 Build 8.0 English Hastarin Kernel
http://www.fileserve.com/file/hAp6JRn
10.30 Build 8.0 Hastarin Build
For users that want the most recent build; no weather program, facebook added in this build, no task manager, but 5.0 mp camera in this build. The previous build will be updated with 5 mp camera
http://www.mediafire.com/?i79138k6u5kdqd3
10.29 Build 7.7 Hastarin Build
For users that want 7.7 Hastarin [e.g. has extendable battery and wants the option to over/underclock]
Weather program is included. You would have to unmount the system to remove the weather. Camera is 3.0 mp in this build
http://www.mediafire.com/?r6faf04p2aqs5cv
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you prefer a themed MIUI, please check out Jayyy's build or mccmjoon76's build for a themed experience
Images
[URL=http://fastpic.ru/view/11/2010/1101/124ca3d573bc9eff3640d35c5f37bc03.png.html]
Known Bugs/issues
Camera Bug
Issues in autoflash
Solution
Sadly none. It is based on the evo kernel used. It's a minor gripe actually I prefer the better battery and autobacklight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Select Time Zone Bug
On first boot, you can't select time zone
Solution
This is a bug in miui itself. So everyone is waiting for an update to apply the fix. The n1 translators did what they could to correct it but this is an intermittent miui bug. Select network provided values and change the time manually in settings. This will change your windows mobile time
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wifi Tether/Usb Tether
Wifi tether will not activate going under system -> settings -> system -> network tethering
Solution
Use darkstone's wifi tethering as it works very well =)
SD mount issue
If you are having an issue with mounting/unmounting your microsd card, try this (again thank you mccmjoon76 for the solution)
1.you have to down load the terminal emulator from market place
2.open it and type "su" and press enter. allow super user access to it (mine kept freezing so i backed out and re started it. You will need to type "su" again and a window should pop up )
3. then if anything was done right you should see a "#" sign were your about to type the next line.
4.then type "mkdir /data/sd" make sure there is a space between the mkdir and the first /.
5.if everything worked right then nothing should happen except it moves to a fresh line in the emulator .
if you did everything right you should be able to go into settings and unmount your sdcard from there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Possible Bug
For the moment, none
Additional Programs Necessary for Optimum Performance
What's difference or advantage over other miui builds available especially the one I am using now 3.0 beta with 3 launchers
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
It's a stock presentation of miui. Infinitybiff was the only build that really had a stock interface that was fast and relatively smooth, however due to circumstance and time constraints, he couldn't do it. After testing a quick 10.22 port I decided to release a 10.29 build. It is stock, pretty fast and extremely stable.
Also note the build you are referring to I also direct users to different builds that prefer a themed ui rather than a stock one.
multilanguage? (german included?)
soundclub said:
multilanguage? (german included?)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
only english translated for the moment. Locale is included to change language of some options but the translation is english. I can furnish a language specific build if it makes things a bit easier on non-english speakers
excuse me but my device will not boot... i only se the green HTC Logo but nothing happents more....
please refer to the release notes =)
that's normal as it is creating a 1 gig data.img
be sure to read the first post and installation directions in full
SOO
Where do you find the miui builds the others your talking about. I am glad someone is finally starting to update it for our devices. Question is facebok sync working in this version?
sdcard in settings force close
Every time i go to Settings/Sdcard i get a force close. Anyone else have this problem? I need to Unmount my Sdcard to get Angry Birds to install correctly. I wonder if there is a fix for this force close? I have gotten it on all MIUI builds.
ahoslc said:
Where do you find the miui builds the others your talking about. I am glad someone is finally starting to update it for our devices. Question is facebok sync working in this version?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Jayyy's build hasn't been uploaded, I'm sure it will be
mccm's build is located
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802194
there
facebook sync is not working on any devices =(
Every time i go to Settings/Sdcard i get a force close. Anyone else have this problem? I need to Unmount my Sdcard to get Angry Birds to install correctly. I wonder if there is a fix for this force close? I have gotten it on all MIUI builds.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Strange I just unmounted my sd card and remounted it no problem...even installed angry birds. Are you using hastarin's 7.7 or r8?
edit
mccm seems to have the issue solved and I will edit the first post to include it
1.you have to down load the terminal emulator from market place
2.open it and type "su" and press enter. allow super user access to it (mine kept freezing so i backed out and re started it. You will need to type "su" again and a window should pop up )
3. then if anything was done right you should see a "#" sign were your about to type the next line.
4.then type "mkdir /data/sd" make sure there is a space between the mkdir and the first /.
5.if everything worked right then nothing should happen except it moves to a fresh line in the emulator .
if you did everything right you should be able to go into settings and unmount your sdcard from there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll post this in the known bugs with solution. Thank you for beta testing
cool, thanks!!! I will give that a try.
domineus said:
It's a stock presentation of miui. Infinitybiff was the only build that really had a stock interface that was fast and relatively smooth, however due to circumstance and time constraints, he couldn't do it. After testing a quick 10.22 port I decided to release a 10.29 build. It is stock, pretty fast and extremely stable.
Also note the build you are referring to I also direct users to different builds that prefer a themed ui rather than a stock one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok dude thanks for feedback. i will try it as i love the miui look. the stock version works very well as you can do virtually anything with it. don't like the stock clock though as that white thing looks odd. i am not a fan of the lock screen logo that gift box with ribbon. lol
oh that's changed...a lot has changed in miui
I remove the white clock and use tajm and battstat...maybe something to add in the next revisions of this build it is relatively bare bones. But as bare bones, you will love the changes from like 9.30.10 to 10.30.10
I think when its translated, you will all like the weather program. It looks like the htc sense weather but I'm sure it will be optimized immensely
wifi tethering not working
first off this build is great but the wifi tethering is not working out the box like u said i even tryed the apks but that didnt work is there any fix
gottley said:
first off this build is great but the wifi tethering is not working out the box like u said i even tryed the apks but that didnt work is there any fix
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you let me know what apk you used to try for wifi tethering? I didn't include any htc wifi tethering but from 10.22 build it has been established to be working. Just let me know and I'll hunt it down
let me actually try and correct that and amend post 1 thank you for testing
domineus said:
oh that's changed...a lot has changed in miui
I remove the white clock and use tajm and battstat...maybe something to add in the next revisions of this build it is relatively bare bones. But as bare bones, you will love the changes from like 9.30.10 to 10.30.10
I think when its translated, you will all like the weather program. It looks like the htc sense weather but I'm sure it will be optimized immensely
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just flashing build so will report back in a min on my initial experience. really like one i am using now but i am going with you on this one. i hope the support continues and ya dont just drop the thing
I'll try my best. Just in clinical psych school it is not fun!
I'll try to be as active as possible. I'm still a dev n00b and its just porting for the moment. I hope to get better though

Question for Themes....

Hey,
I was just wondering about themes for the HTC Legend. I have a stock Froyo ROM currently installed in my Legend. What is the difference between a Rom and a theme? Is a theme practically a Rom that we have to flash through recovery? If I install a theme in my Legend, does it replace my Rom I currently have installed? I was planning to get a Rom/Theme for my legend that has a nice style to it. (Transparent notification bar for example.).
PS: Can someone give me a good working nice style Rom? I wanna take a break from the current Rom I have to see what's out there. Thanks for the help. Sorry if this was a stupid question.
A theme is just that, a theme (try changing windows theme, you're still on windows!).
Cyanogen (the rom) has the theme chooser installed, which allows you to change the theme easily (no flashing, just install apk like normal apps). Make sure you pick an MDPI theme.
read more.
You mention you're on stock froyo, check out the guides on how to downgrade and install custom roms. Like this.
Thanks! Oh and I am rooted and just have a Froyo Rom installed is what I meant. Sorry for the confusion, the Rom I'm using is just an average HTC Sense Rom Froyo.
Check this thread for a comprehensive list of ThemeChoser themes. Make sure to pick mdpi ones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167075

Categories

Resources