One of the reasons I bought my Vega for was that I could mess a bit with an Android device and learn about it without having to put my phone in peril (in the end I've been flashing ROMs on my phone with a daily frequence anyways, so it was more a good excuse than anything else ). I've considered the idea to build an Ubuntu theme for our devices: there are many icon packs available and as an Ubuntu user I'm familiar and keen on the look and feel.
I've seen some tutorials, but they seem to be quite old and perhaps in the meantime the process of building Android themes has become easier than in 2009.
Any ideas on the topic?
Thanks in advance!
I woke up one day last week and decided I wanted to change to look of my Vega.
Searched all over XDA and found plenty of icon packs, but most needed Bettercut etc, which didn't seem to work very well on the Vega. Other icon packs were PNGs, which firstly crashed my gallery app every time and secondly were also low res. I tried a few other apps but they all seem designed for small screens - the icons they create are very pixellated and small with no way to change.
I also wanted to change the icons in the app drawer, apparently the only way to do this is to reassign each icon within the APK of each app and reinstall.
I gave up in the end, I am flashing a new rom almost weekly and I don't fancy going through all that hassle every time.
Logseman said:
One of the reasons I bought my Vega for was that I could mess a bit with an Android device and learn about it without having to put my phone in peril (in the end I've been flashing ROMs on my phone with a daily frequence anyways, so it was more a good excuse than anything else ). I've considered the idea to build an Ubuntu theme for our devices: there are many icon packs available and as an Ubuntu user I'm familiar and keen on the look and feel.
I've seen some tutorials, but they seem to be quite old and perhaps in the meantime the process of building Android themes has become easier than in 2009.
Any ideas on the topic?
Thanks in advance!
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Maybe try speaking to some people from here (Viewsonic G-Tablet forums):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=841
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=845
It may be helpful, as they have similar roms to us (software 'buttons' at the top of the screen), and have the same screen resolution too.
EDIT: I found this page specifically, which could help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878518
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Ok guys, alot of you have been making various requests on my Galaxy S threads, and I have a huge fork in the road I need to navigate. I have two theme routes to take, and if I take one, then the other must be abandoned without looking back, because there is just so much work involved in either one. I honestly wouldn't mind having someone help me with this, taking the other fork where I take the winning one from this poll. I have all the files you need & instructions, etc. I have a very well organized set up when it comes to these themes, and will make the work process as simple as possible
Ok, the two options I am facing revolve around a very minor difference, but impacts two completely different user bases.
First choice, is to make my current themes international, meaning they will have support for azerty, greek, and other languages.
Second choice, is to modify all the current themes I have to work with the voice input version of Swype (2.2.42.xxxxx). I will continue to fulfill requests as best as I can while maintaining a wide variety of usable, manageable, interchangeable (with Swype trail line colors) themes.
I'm not sure what you think, but my vote is on the Second option, mainly because Swype capability coupled with voice input is the perfect keyboard IMHO, but I am asking this because I DO have so much following wanting both, but I can only do one... I am just one guy
I am allowing 5 days for this poll, and the answer at the end of it will determine what I work on. So, let the voting begin!
I vote for the second as well. I think that it'd be a more efficient method. The first choice would still be on the table but that can be something in the future.
I vote second one also.
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I also vote for the second!
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i can see which ones of you voted for what in the poll... that's what it's there for.
lets leave the thread clear of vote choices so a discussion can be had. this might also be a good place for me to find a partner or a few to help me build a huge Swype theme library, and hopefully in the future, implement it in some sort of convenient Android app-type library that we can distribute to the millions and millions and millions of Android users around the world, and possibly make a few bucks while we're at it.
I have been doing this for quite some time in relation to how long Swype has been available for Android users. Once I have established a solid base for Android, I expect to make a leap into other OS versions of the software, and even further extend my reach. I don't see why the most commonly used software on ANY phone shouldn't have the option to use a touch of some of mine or someone else's style with just the click of a button.
edit: unrelated, but I just noticed, I joined the XDA forums within a few days of the Swype official beta's release date for Android... Scary. My initial experiences with XDA were totally ROM and G1 functionality related, but around my 25th post, I started tinkering with Swype. Fate, anyone?
I swear that I can remember there being a host of Metamorph themes that will morph SenseUI with dark Rosies and different types of batteries (yes, I know there are lots of circle battery flashes) and things.
I scum through the Hero themes and apps, and can't find much.
I scum thorugh the Eris themes and apps, and SWEAR I can remember more, months ago.
I am I confused? I feel like SOMEONE would have/did make a blue battery/highlight color flash, or a different Android guy when a no-picture-stored contact/caller is on the line, or a graphite/black battery, or clear notification bars.
I see that there are LOT of cyanogenmod themes, and that's super. But although I see an awesome orange xtrSense theme there, I am lost on where all the metamorph themes I remember seeing, went to.
I feel stupid almost, since I've been around computers for years, and spent LOTS of time on forums, and even helping people, and rooting friends' phones, etc etc etc.
I swore I remember seeing a HTC hero theme repository thread with like 100 different little themes and metamorphs. I can't even find that (assuming any of those would work).
Am I crazy? Confused? (feel free to slap sense into me if so)
Where are all the SenseUI metamorph themes? Do I need to try to learn how to make some?
Yessir
I've been wondering this too, I remember before I rooted seeing a picture of an Eris with a black rosie and all the grey turned black. Heck that was half the reason I rooted, but I never have found it lol. guess I got side tracked.
I've been thinking of trying to make some Themes for punk.kaos's froyo sense when it gets stable. I've figured out a little about theming android, (I'm still not that good and have never themed sense, so dont expect much.)
I'd LOVE to have a white and blue sense theme though, that'd be on point.
I have only made two themes for the eris. One I posted on here the other is not done, so I guess that technically 1 1/2 but who's counting, and I can tell you it is more tideous work then actual challenge. The reason for lack of themes is probably just a demand thing. Most people that have the eris have had it for awhile. So they either already have it how they like it or have moved onto another device. I think it would be great for those of us with the eris to help out with theming and developing. With all the hard work the developers put in to the roms the least us as the end user can do is make some themes for others to use and give a variety of option for roms to look. </rant>
I think that may come off harsher then it was meant to when I was typing this. Anyway, if you or anybody else on here needs help making themes, I would be more than happy to help in anyway I can just message me on here I check this place probably 50 times a day. I would love to help some people get on the theming bus and help make some new themes for us to choose from.
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I have only made two themes for the eris. One I posted on here the other is not done, so I guess that technically 1 1/2 but who's counting, and I can tell you it is more tideous work then actual challenge. The reason for lack of themes is probably just a demand thing. Most people that have the eris have had it for awhile. So they either already have it how they like it or have moved onto another device. I think it would be great for those of us with the eris to help out with theming and developing. With all the hard work the developers put in to the roms the least us as the end user can do is make some themes for others to use and give a variety of option for roms to look. </rant>
I think that may come off harsher then it was meant to when I was typing this. Anyway, if you or anybody else on here needs help making themes, I would be more than happy to help in anyway I can just message me on here I check this place probably 50 times a day. I would love to help some people get on the theming bus and help make some new themes for us to choose from.
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I dont think thats harsh at all, its just plain fair.
the handfull of devs here work so hard bringing us roms we never would dream of seeing on our phone, the least we can do -if we are able- is contribute a little time to editing some pictures. it makes all our phones have that many more options. course...lifes not fair
I would love to learn. Where do you suggest I start? I've already taken pieces from several different themes to make what I want. I would like to see a nice sense ui theme. It can be done, shadowrom has a theme that is as close to sense that I've seen yet. They got about everything but HTC Widgets and the real htc launcher. However the themer made an HTC launcher dock background and some blank icons that when using launcher pro is very nice because your icons don't show up on the dock like they normally would. What would it take to incorporate the real launcher into a theme?
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Here are some of the metamorphs I think you were talking about. Really the only ones I could find that seem to work. I know there's more out there. Anyone else got anything?
Simple Black Lockscreen arch
Espresso Rosie!
Im tryint to figure out where to find the icons at. I want to change my folder icons blue. Any help would be appreciated
I've been pondering for some time that if Android has the most customization on the earth for a Mobile OS why doesn't the rooted community make a rom? All the current roms out there Whether it be Cyanogenmod, MIUI, Sense, Touchwiz, Motoblur, it's all based and still resembles of what the manufacturers or companies have given us. Even though MIUI has a company behind it, it shows that you can use the rooted community to make something great. We have an abundance of Developers, Themers, Idealists, testers, etc. to do something like this.They could design it, port it, test it, and put more ideas forward. Even though I have nothing of value to offer, I was just wondering why this has not been done, so my pondering can stop.
imagine how many phones you would have to port it to
Not trying to be rude or anything, but think about that statement.
He has a point. A ROM alone doesn't do much if the drivers are missing... and those are not generally available unless you sign a deal with the hardware maker, which isn't exactly trivial for opensource projects. I don't really see any other way than what people are doing now: What other way than grabbing the drivers from the previously installed system is there to get anything to run on the actual hardware?
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Not trying to be rude or anything, but think about that statement.
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yeah i know your first post says we have a lot of developers to do it, but porting isnt an easy job. each phone has their own specifications. some phones cant handle what other phones can. and even if you manage to port most of the rom, there are bound to be bugs. and maybe you dont know how many phones we have here on xda. we're talking about all the phones here and here
Well since it's off of AOSP...? I don't see where you're getting this whole making deals with manufacturers. How ever since most brands have been ported to Cyanogenmod it's not impossible.
Also you would not need to port it to those devices. Not trying to exclude people but I'm just going to take Cyanogen's stance...It's been two years, most people have updated to new devices. Also most of those are not even Android..cmon
How else do you want to get the drivers... you either have to take them from the device, which means leaving enough of the system in place that they'll function (which is what CyanogenMod is doing now), or make a deal with the people who have the original drivers. I just don't see any other ways, do you?
Cyanogen does not make deals with manufacturers and it's well Cyanogenmod not Cyanogenmod+motoblur or Cyanogenmod + touchwiz.
Look I know you guys are pessimistic about it, but it's a interesting and real possibility.
Drivers, not frontends. What I mean is Cellphone chipsets, battery stats and so on... they're still there when you install Cyanogenmod, since they can't include their own... I thought that was part of what you meant with "Community ROM", that these "leftovers" from the original system should go. I'm not pessimistic, just confused.
Well you're only confusing your self. It's a straight forward idea..The community designs it's own UI and from there it is dependent on specific devices developers. It's not impossible, It's only as possible as the community makes it out to because this community is very talented.
Ah... you just want to change the frontend, not the "bowels" of the system... sorry, simple misunderstanding. I read "community ROM" and thought you wanted to go further than what Cyanogenmod is doing, essentially building a full working ROM instead of what is essentially a kind of patch for the system already in place...
Sort of..Think MIUI but by the community
Hmm... could you be a little more specific what you think should be part of such an alternative main user interface? For example, should it do away with the widgets concept if it feels inadequate? Or remap controls and so on. Or should it be "just" a launcher and a fancy keylock?
Well that's not up to me to be frank. The reason why I can't be specific is because it's a community rom, not a Cimer rom
There always has to be a starting point and you (hopefully) have some thoughts on this, otherwise you wouldn't have created this thread, right?
For me, it's mostly about the launcher and "Task Switcher" or whatever you want to call it ("Recent Applications"). Lock screens for me serve only a single purpose and any more than that usually gets in the way. For example, if you place a lot information on it, you have to keep the screen on for a longer period, which will eventually drain the battery if you keep the phone in your trouser's pockets.
Well yes...I have thought about it. Through thinking about it I came to the conclusion that I don't know what everyone wants, and how it will work out. Now I could be the starting point, but to be realistic I can't do it by myself I would need the previous mentioned people in my first post, and the community to get this rolling. This could either be revolutionary or it could just be lost in XDA's countless topics. It will also be hard because everyone has something they're working on.
You need to give people something to discuss
OK, then I'll start.
As I said, the core functions for me are home screen and task switching.
Let's start with the launcher.
Launchers fall mainly into two categories:
1. Searcher
2. Finder
A "Searcher" allows the user to specify more and more precisely what he wants to do. This can either be key presses, categories/labels or anything really that asks the user for traits of the activity he wants to perform.
A "Finder" on the other hand presents most available functions at once and lets the user pick the one he wants immediately.
There are many shades of gray between those two, but that's the spectrum.
For me one level of "Searcher" functionality has proven the optimal level of traits that I can navigate through without ending up at the wrong point too often. Categories, à la PalmOS are still the best thing I can think of, but obviously that's partly due to my history with mobile devices, which has been dominated by PalmOS. How do other people reach their applications?
P.S. May I suggest a title change for the thread? Something along the lines of "What User-Interface 'Experience' would you like on Android?". The "CustomROM" title still confuses me
Done.
If you think about it All roms basically have icons on their home screen in a grid or on a dock of some sort..How would you change that to have the greatest eye candy and functionality.
Well to be honest you can't get away from icons on the home screen judging from other mobile and computer operating systems. So they next question would be how do you optimize that "dock" to be to the user's liking. ADW, Launcher Pro, and somewhat MIUI has provided a little answer to that. You can theme the dock, put 1 to 5 icons on it..But the trouble is to not make it look iPhoneish yet allow the possibility in case someone want to...we don't want that. So what do you do? Also perhaps we could not get rid of the app drawer, but the app drawer short cut. Like there is a little bar or line (depends what shape your dock is) above the dock and you have to drag that up.
Or perhaps having the notification bar on the bottom (top if you wanted to) and improve the notification system
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The community designs it's own UI and from there it is dependent on specific devices developers.
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ah i see now, sorry for the misunderstanding
Cimer said:
If you think about it All roms basically have icons on their home screen in a grid or on a dock of some sort..How would you change that to have the greatest eye candy and functionality.
Well to be honest you can't get away from icons on the home screen judging from other mobile and computer operating systems.
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i came across this...looks pretty interesting to me
I also like this idea, MIUI has done an outstanding job with android, they've added so many things that were never made, but even CM is superior to AOSP or any stock ROM out there. I would like a cool homescreen that's 2D w/ 3D like effect similar to sense 3.0. And the setting menus should resemble honeycomb, it should have extensive theming down to every app. These are just some things I would like to see.
Before I begin i'd like to say that I am not new to flashing, or these forums. I've been lurking about for a couple of years and thought it high time I become a member.
Little intro about me, I am a graphics designer and I am currently studying graphics design in college, i've had a few commission jobs mainly designing logos for bands and small businesses. I have studied IT and have touched upon C# coding (made a few small games) and visual basic. I am pretty decent at designing, creating and programming circuits for different uses. I am a pretty hands on person, i like to make things to fit my tastes and others when i need to, i'm pretty much a jack of all trades.
So to my question.
I want to begin making my own android ROMS, now im going to be honest i've only ever made one apk file and that was a tiny little drawing app with very few features. I know how to mod a few things within android and IOS (I know more of IOS i've been an active jailbreaker, themer and modder for a few years).
I understand i'd have to start with very basic things such as small apps and theming, so if anybody has any pointers that would be great. Hell maybe even a set of tutorials or something (google'd some things with no luck)
I have a concept I have created named it CUBE, it's basically a very minimalistic ROM and i mean very minimalistic... you would have your phone, camera, texts and browser and id try to keep pretty much everything else out, you would still be able to access play store and do everything android can usually do but only those basics are installed, i've sketched up most ideas, how everything would be layed out and such, colour schemes pretty much everything. I have an image of the logo and homescreen concept drawn up and it looks very nice to me (some little tweaks need here and there)
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I want to make my own ROMS, I have no experience in making them.
I know i need to start simple.
Need help.
Hello Everyone
I would like to request a custom ROM for my Hisense C30. I've spent a little over 2 days pouring over forums/sites/anything really looking for a simple Android 7 stock ROM for my device. Basically, my device comes with what Hisense call Vision 4 skin. It's OK, if you can look past the spelling and grammer issues. But it also has limited functionality.
What I'm looking for is something simple. Basically a barebone Android skin (maybe similar to nexus).
I've managed to work around the Launcher, using Nova as apposed to the stock one or google launcher simply because Nova gives me more customization. But what I really want to change is the UI Skin - how the settings menu looks and works.
I'd also like to change my notification panel. As it is now, I can't edit it at all. Holding the cog for over 10 seconds doesn't do anything, and there is no pencil icon to edit it. I'm pretty much stuck with the notification icons Hisense decided to give me.
I'm willing to try and create my own ROM if someone can point me in the direction of a tutorial that will help me solve all my problems, however, I am noob, so I'm not quite sure how far I'll be able to get.
I'd really appreciate anyone's help with this as there is literally nothing for my phone - No cyanogenmod (I know they have shut down), no Lineage OS ROM, nothing here on xda.
If you are unable to directly help me but perhaps know of someone who could I'd really appreciate that too.
I honestly can't stand the Vision 4 skin and would pretty much do anything to get rid of it.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to read my thread.
I look forward to hearing from you
I know this is an old thread, but I am having similar issues. I also have the Hisense C30 Rock and cannot seem to find any info, help or support on it anywhere (I have emailed Hisense themselves, but no response as yet). One of the selling points when I bought the phone (roughly 18 months ago) was that it would get an immediate upgrade from Nougat to Oreo - something I have not been able to obtain in all this time. I am also maddeningly frustrated with the Vision skin and can't seem to find anything useful or helpful on that either. I love the phone but these irritants and the lack of info/support are very disappointing. If you have found anything helpful at all, please share. Thanks!
I'm in similar situation. Can't find android 9/10 rom for this phone. no official rom released by Hisense so forced to go custom.
anybody know where i can find such custom rom?