[HOW TO] custom theming for squidly or liberty?

[thefigaman2]

Hey guys I am sorta new to theming but do any of you themers hav any tips for me on how to get started, wht downloads I need, and some walkthroughs? It would be greatly appreciated jus send me back any feedback or even pm me cuz I want to learn the ropes
THANKS!
EDIT: Im using a droid 2

 

[JustJack1235]

What u need to know? im not a themer....im just a person who figured out how to


All you need is

7zip- 7-Zip | The Best Zip Compression Utility

Update.zip- for the phone ur working on. so if ur theming a D1 find a D1 update.... D2... DX..... I usually use someones theme and break it down and then add all the stuff i want and remove what i dont

 

[JustJack1235]

Im sure theres an easier way... but thats how i figured out how to do it.


I can give you step by step if you want:icon_ banana:

 

[thefigaman2]

Where do i find the update at? and jus to make it clear.. i use this on my phone right? lol
btw thanks for the help!!

 

[JustJack1235]

You can use ur phone... BUT! I find it easier to use my laptop

that way i can see what im doing~


So what phone are you themin?

 

[JustJack1235]

So do this.... Download and install on ur computer 7zip

 

[thefigaman2]

i installed the link you sent me on my mac and im using a droid 2, i should prolly edit my post and add that lol

 

[JustJack1235]

Im putting my framework-res.apk into a zip for you..... UNZIP it, and open the file using 7zip.... so right click and you will need to choose OpenWith...

 

[JustJack1235]

Im going to give you a quick rundown.... I feel if you know how to do this, then the rest will come easier in my opnion


Im not sure where to find Update.zip..... what i do is i download someone elses theme, and add my own stuff.

 

[thefigaman2]

yeahhh... i dont think this works with macs.. it wouldnt let me use that option orr even open 7zip. i think ima hop on my home computer

 

[JustJack1235]

I hope it works on a Mac... Im a Pc :icon_ rofl:

 

[JustJack1235]

Once you open the apk with 7-zip..... doubble click res and scroll down to , drawable-hdpi and copy that to ur desktop. just click and drag.....


open that file up change what u want to change and drag it back to the 7zip window..... save and close.


then its all about pushing it back to ur phone using terminal.....

put the framework-res.apk on the root of ur sdcard then in terminal type the following.


su
sys -rw
cp /sdcard/framework-res.apk /system/framework
sys -ro
reboot


and ur done... sometimes it will reboot before you type sys -ro but that is ok


NOW BEFORE U DO ANY OF THIS>>>>>>BACKUP!!!!! if it bootloops ever that means u did something wrong~ try again

 

[thefigaman2]

ok.. lets take a step back.. i hav the zip on my pc and the file downloaded but i dont know which exact file to unzip it becuz i have a whole folder now named 7zip

 

[JustJack1235]

so right click the zip.... and choose open with.... and choose 7zip

 

[JustJack1235]

Somehow open that zip i sent you.... and open the framework-res.apk(thats inside the zip) with 7 zip