NOTE: SCREENSHOTS to be added SOON!
Introduction:
OK, I know there are already some guides on this, but since I've got some requests and saw people confused, so I'm making this really simple to follow noob-friendly guide. Well if you got any problems, just ask here :)
This guide is applicable only to Apex/Nova launchers, since I find these 2 the best among all the great launchers out there. If I get time, I'll add for more :)
Stuff required:
# Android ADT bundle - This includes nearly everything thats needed.
# JDK - To run your eclipse
# Icons and Wallpapers and maybe some fonts - You can find many nice stuff here :)
# A good photo editing software is RECOMMENDED. You can use PhotoShop but if you are new, I'd recommend GIMP(google it).
# Some patience and ability to use google search.
Instructions:
0. Make sure JDK, SDK and eclipse are properly setup.
1. Download the base template from here and extract it.
2. Now open eclipse.
For windows-
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1. Extract the ADT bundle you downloaded. 2. Now cd to the directory where adt bundle is present and type cd adt*(or whatever the name of your adb folder is). 3. Now type Code:
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4. Now click on Import.
5. Now under android choose Existing Android Code into Workspace.
6. Now click on Browse and navigate and select the Apex Sample Theme folder and click OK.
Optional: Check "Copy Projects into Workspace" if you want.
7. Now click Finish.
8. Now the first thing I recommend you is expand the Apex Theme Sample project and expand src folder.
9. Now right click on "com.yourname.iconpackname" and go to Refractor>>Rename.
10. Now rename according to your wish. Eclipse will automatically tell you if you do something's wrong with the name.
11. Now right-click on the main project and choose Android Tools>>Rename Application Package and write the exact same name as you did before. This will change everything according to your wish. But make sure to check the androidmanifest.xml as sometimes eclipse doesn't changes some stuff.
xx. After you do all this finally its time to start real theming.