[MOD][APP][4.0+] XThemeEngine - Get CM's Theme Engine alike for Stock/Stock Based ROM - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

I'm not the original author..
I just see that many people here still using stock ICS / stock ICS based ROM, so i decided to share it here
Original thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240180
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What is XThemeEngine?
XThemeEngine allows you to theme your device similar to how T-Mobile/CM10 Theme Engine. Install theme apk, activate theme from XThemeEngine app. Voila! Forget MetaMorph. Forget flashing zips.
XThemeEngine is powered by Xposed Framework by rovo89. You will be prompted to install if you haven't.
Install Instructions
Install Xposed Installer
Install Xposed Framework (from the Xposed Installer app)
Install XThemeEngine from the link at the bottom of this post
Activate the module in Xposed Installer app
Download SampleTheme (or create your theme!), activate through XThemeEngineApp
Enjoy!
Which device has XThemeEngine been tested on?
Galaxy Nexus (4.2 stock), Xperia V (JB Stock), Galaxy S3 (JB Stock), Galaxy Note 2 (JB Stock), Live with Walkman (ICS Stock).
Confirmed working by XDA members: Xperia U, Xperia P, Xperia T, Xperia TX, Galaxy S Duos, Lenovo A800, Ainol Novo Hero2, HP Touchpad 4.2.2, Cherry Mobile Flare / Karbonn A9+, L9, SIII, Optimus G, Motorola RAZR HD, Galaxy S Advance I9070, Xperia Sola, LG Motion 4G
Does not work: HTC One X(L) Stock, HTC One Stock
Theoretically, XThemeEngine should work with Android 4.0 and above. Only for ARM devices though. x86 devices are NOT supported. To learn more, read Xposed Framework FAQ.
This would further be limited depending on the theme selected (similar to CM10 theme engine). Do report the device you're using if it works for you too.
Current Limitations
Does not support ringtones/wallpapers
Avoid res/layout at the moment (despite supported)
res/values/styles.xml is NOT supported and may never be
XThemeEngine and Themes cannot be stored on external storage or /mnt/asec
Screenshot
Running ported MIUIv4.1 theme on my Xperia Live with Walkman with Zelly Cream ROM :
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"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"
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Download
XThemeEngine beta4

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How To Create Theme
Refer to https://github.com/ruqqq/SampleTheme for SampleTheme project. AndroidManifest.xml has all the info. Essentially, the theme format is 90% similar to CM10 Themes.
How To Port Themes from CM10
Steps
1. Decompile sampletheme.apk
2. Decompile your desired theme .apk
3. In sampletheme folder just delete "res" folder, replace it with the "res" folder from your desired theme.
4. Edit androidmanifest.xml and add the line below (before application tag)
Code:
<uses-permission android:name="sg.ruqqq.XThemeEngine.permission.SYSTEM_THEME" />
(Optional) You may also replace package="com.theme.name" with the ported theme name.
5. Build, sign. Thats it.
XThemeEngine-only Redirections
Unlike CM Themes which is made just for CM and it's cousins (AOKP etc.), XThemeEngine is made to support various devices. Hence there will be a problem of fragmentation for theme devs.
I implemented an extra functionality to workaround the fragmentation. This require you to add a new file: res/xml/xthemeengine_redirections.xml. This file works the same as res/xml/redirections.xml except with 3 new attributes: deviceManufacturer, deviceModel, deviceId. These attributes defines the condition for which device to do the redirections for. The attribute can have multiple values separated by commas.
Example:
Code:
<package-redirections android:name="com.android.systemui" android:resource="@xml/xthemeengine_com_android_systemui" android:minSdkVersion="16" deviceManufacturer="Sony" deviceModel="LT25i,LT29i,LT30p" deviceId="9.1.A.0.490,9.1.A.1.140" />
xthemeengine_com_android_systemui.xml will be loaded to theme com.android.systemui for Sony LT25i, LT29i, LT30p and only for the specific ROM versions. This way, I can theme status bar layouts for specific device without causing FCs.
FAQ
Why does the ported theme not look 100% as the original theme?
There are 2 reason for this. Firstly, as stated in the previous post, styles.xml is not working for XThemeEngine. Hence, the ported themes would not work 100%. For better success, port a theme which is closer to Holo styles (dark background, bright text). Second reason, which is the most common reason, is that the theme is made for CM10. CM10 is very close to AOSP while your device which is running stock rom only retain some parts of AOSP. The theme need to be properly ported (analyze your stock rom frameworks and redirect the proper files in your ported theme etc.) to fully support your device.
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I know about this,but what beauty is there to only ICONS themed in the rom?
I know this is beta(or alpha),but i think it is leading to a smackdown theme engine

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I know about that too. Anyway thanks for sharing iiandskater, is good for people to become aware.:good:

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is this working on your xperia mini?
when i apply a theme nothing changes.