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[Q] Modifying ROM .zip's

So I've found myself re-installing the Syndicate ROM several times in the last few days. Been fooling with things a lot, getting edumacated. My question is, I would like to include the Syndicate theme add-on (with battery %) in the ROM to begin with. In other words, I don't want to have to flash the stock Syndicate ROM, and then have to flash the theme separately.
I unzipped both the stock ROM and the theme and it seems to me all I would have to do for this to work is just write over the applicable stock ROM files with the ones from the add-on theme, re-zip the files, put on SD card, etc.
Would this work?
Also, if I wanted to remove say the ES File Explorer from the stock ROM and maybe replace the YouTube app with 1.6.19 and then re-zip, etc. Would that work as well?

this is reposted from jairomeo in nexus forums but this helped get me started:
[THEME] The Ultimate Android Themeing Guide - Updated 4/26
Since we know information for creating themes is spread out all over the place and sometimes hard to follow and understand, I have started compiling a guide using the information spread throughout XDA and other forums. Hopefully this can become a Sticky
I've sent this out to a few new themers and such and they have found the parts that are complete very helpful.
Initially I wanted to wait until it was complete before posting it anywhere, but I've hit a wall on being able to put my thoughts together. I am kind of busy and stressed out with work, therefore I am putting up this way users can review and other themers and maybe start compiling some of the missing information. I also hope for non themers to give feedback or post questions and ideas can be added and maybe get my creative juices flowing again.
The guide is a collaboration of information from many themers/users. I am making sure to provide credit for all individuals writings. I am writing it in word, but posted it in Google Docs to all can view.
If you are going to link to this, please link back to this thread and not the document, this way we can keep the conversation in one spot and work together as a community, to have a document that isn't tool and utility based, but one that teaches people how to edit themselves, and teach with potential of finding more things we can control.
I will update the copy on Google Docs until it's completion.
Link to the guide:
The Ultimate Themeing Guide
Soon additions (red have been added):
Add smail edit for Gmail LED by brtioso http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...00#post6165700
Add a section on signing update.zip files
Suggestion from Stericson, include the write up explaining the detail of the xml's and what 0800001C means.
Add link for AXMLPrinter GUI http://android.modaco.com/content/t-.../#entry1217176 as recommended by deanesn
Add information from MontAlbert on un'odexing,
Add information to be able to theme market apps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503007
Add zipalign information
Add 08 00 00 1D code and xml from amac25, time to start researching where else this is and what it does
Create a reference table listing the stock apps, and the xml's known to edit inside
Look at http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...3ci5_oxwQ4mGrg and see what needs to be modified/added and add to the document
Add Ted417's tip on editing indexed images, would have helped me if he told me this a long time ago, stingy bastard
Possibly add Ted's signing tool http://alldroid.org/threads/16103-Se...ghlight=Ted417
Add in some of the information from http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...04#post3385304
Add Beyond Compare as a software tool to get started with (recommended by bgill)
Add http://markcarson.com/markcarson/ColorCalc.html or another site that does color conversion codes
I'll add to the to do as things come in. If you want to ask questions or faster feedback, follow me on Twitter.
Since Google Docs screwed up some formatting, I am also putting the current copy in PDF on my site
The document in not complete so PLEASE don't distribute yet or put in other places. Wait until it's finished. I don't want copies floating around everywhere, if I see that, I will pull the PDF
http://www.jbthemes.com/AndroidTheme...ng Guide.pdf
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Porting miui/lewa status and hopes toward our dev

Hi Bro & Sis,
Frankly speaking,Im bit confused about MIUI & LEWA OS porting status for our x8 ether its agains of XDA Rules or not.As me understand its like this:
-Porting isnt wrong if somebody do it from own rom resource(based own rom).
-Any tutorial & other source is open to anybody to used it as long as proper credit given.
So,me didnt see any wrong of it and me also wondering are there any of our DEV who has a own rom willing to do it if its legal.
Yes,we have many roms(MIUI & LEWA) out there but its based on somebody else rom which is not promising for development(bug fixing,better performance etc) because as I know beside its remain ori bugs its also bring new bugs & little lag of performance.
If anybody has diff point of view please share it to help me be more clear about regarding issue.
THANKS

Please read here for your reference.
Second, Mod roms will now be placed in the X8 Themes & Apps forum The threads will contain in the OP all the relevant permissions/credits along with links to the original rom thread and provided as a cwm update zip. This decision has been made after consultation with RD's/Developers/Senior members and this is there wishes so respect them
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Actually the reason why colossus keep on closing such thread in development its because of the failure to comply this rules. I dont see any hard part in following that rule. Let me simplify.
Now you want to mod or port ROM? Here are some checklist.
1. If you will be using a based ROM. Please make sure you have proper permission from the base ROM developer. THIS IS A MUST.
Now you have permission eh?
So you can start modding/porting the ROM.
What if I didnt get permission?
Dont worry you can still mod/port that ROM but please do not share it here. In short it applies only for personal use.
2. If you already done porting then create a thread in X8 Themes & Apps. If your rom becomes popular and you apply your own fix etc. Then please contact the MOD so that the ROM will be moved to Development Section. (Ofcourse it will still undergo screening if that would fit on the Dev Section.
Now guys what is the hard part understanding those Rules implied?
back to bed zZZzzhh

Deedii,
By your statement,me understand this;
Porting rules is a same as modding/theming rules(must be place in x8 theme sec.)
As I know,this rules is for someone who modding/theming based on others rom because ori Dev usually not modding/theming their own rom & open a new thread.
If they did or add/remove something,we can call it a next updates.
Its make sense if someone porting based on others but how about porting based on own roms?
For example;How about if nAa porting MIUI based on his MiniCM?
Should its must place in theme sec too?
BTW,its help me clear a bit thats porting based on somebody else rom is NOT agains XDA rules if you put in theme sec. with a permission & proper credit.thanks
p/s:sorry if disturb u,its 8.00am in my place when I make this thread

i thinks the miui and lewa os remove because some warez or legal issue.
i agree that we can post rom with permission. but i think that miui os and lewa os is consider as theme bercause based from cm 7.1 or 7.2 etc. lasttime i saw ppl post that lewa os is theme ginger dx , meybe they need get permission.
p/s: something i no understands. for example , if some 1 take minicm7 with permission then add tweak like gps tweaks,bravia, other rom lib etc from other people is consider development??? nowday dev is like zoo many cm 7.1, 7.2

For example;How about if nAa porting MIUI based on his MiniCM?
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Ofcourse it will be considered as development. If you based it with your own ROM then there is no issue since its yours. What are you confused about?
p/s: something i no understands. for example , if some 1 take minicm7 with permission then add tweak like gps tweaks,bravia, other rom lib etc from other people is consider development??? nowday dev is like zoo many cm 7.1, 7.2
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As stated no its not. Instead of posting the whole rom you can actually make a flashable zip on that tweak that you want to put.

deedii said:
Ofcourse it will be considered as development. If you based it with your own ROM then there is no issue since its yours. What are you confused about?
As stated no its not. Instead of posting the whole rom you can actually make a flashable zip on that tweak that you want to put.
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OK.Now I get it.Thank You, Deedii.

Help downgrading ICS to Honeycomb

Hey is there a way to downgrade again? because I'm having issues with compatibility's in apps & Fonts to small specially application tollbar.
B.R

Don't do that, do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796866
AND post in the right forum next time!

Moved to General.

[Q] Change color of the glowpad dots on security screen

Hi Everyone
This is my first post, so try to be indulgent ^^
I'm on slimkat/slimsaber kat and I use pattern for security screen lock.
Under theme style option, I want to modify the color of glowpad dots (make it less white..) but this option is greyed and cannot be changed.
Does anyone ever succeed to change this option? Did I miss something?
To finish, like you know, new users cannot post in development section and are not allowed to contact developer member directly. So I want to ask if someone can warn slimsaber's developer (@kantjer) of a bug (or show him link of this thread):
It seems Slimsizer simply don't work in Slimsaberkat rom. I tried several releases, and it's the same but with Slimkat (original) rom, there is no problem with Slimsizer. I made research of "slimsizer" word in the thread but there was no match, so i cannot know if this is a bug or just a just a disabled feature?
Thank you by advance

[Q] Custom Motoactv ROM?

Hello,
I am working on a custom app for the motoactv platform and I would love to connect to someone who can customize a ROM (like ClearDroid) for my purposes. I basically need a stripped down version of CD that can host my app, connect to wifi (and provide all the hardware services that are on the device already) and basically nothing else. Ideally I would be able to launch right into my app from booting (this might imply a custom launcher as well).
Ideally this person would help me set up this bare ROM, add my app to it and maybe show me around the customization a little. Know anyone? There would probably be some money in it for someone who could competently help me out.
Thanks,
Judd

Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum.
Stand by
Good luck