[APP][2.2+][WIDGET][UCCW] UCCW Google play skins project

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vineetksirohi

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[APP][4.2+][WIDGET][UCCW] Skins

Thread to share UCCW Skins - apk and uzip.

With the new version of UCCW it is easier than ever to create and share skins.
Apks of skins can be created from within app itself.
You don't need to know coding to make apks of UCCW skins. And its free.
Multiple skins can be combined in one apk.
The resulting apk can be uploaded to Google play to share with the world.

Advantages of Apk skins:
1) Easier to install, uninstall.
2) Easier management of skins. Multiple skins in one apk.
3) Apk skins have limited customization. So the users can customize the skin to their liking without deviating from the basic structure and look of the original skin.
4) No dependence on SD card.
5) Users are familiar with apks.
6) Ability to upload in google play. People can rate themes. Creators can easily provide updates. Creators can also earn money for their work. Skins are easily available just by searching for UCCW skins in Google play.

Here is how its done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyERlGkFmbI

Providing updates to Apk skins:
Remember to increment 'Version Code' and 'Version Name' as marked in pic below

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its nice. i try the sample project...then i found this....
when we add widget- the sample skin appear in list...
but when we open/manage skin, only the skin from sdcard lay in the list....

sory - bad english
 
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kill3d said:
its nice. i try the sample project...then i found this....
when we add widget- the sample skin appear in list...
but when we open/manage skin, only the skin from sdcard lay in the list....

sory - bad english
Click to expand...
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As per policy I have made apk skins non-editable. You don't want your hard work copied easily and sold in another name.
 
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Hi.
I tried.
Exported own skin.
Changed assets.
Changed name.
Exported as signed apk.
Installed on phone.

But it doesn't show up in the uccw themes list.? So how to add it on screen?
Am I missing something?
 
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blackbearblanc said:
Hi.
I tried.
Exported own skin.
Changed assets.
Changed name.
Exported as signed apk.
Installed on phone.

But it doesn't show up in the uccw themes list.? So how to add it on screen?
Am I missing something?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

It will appear when u add widget and bring u to the list...
But if u tap some widget and choose open/manage skin... it'll not appear

Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
 
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That and device froze

blackbearblanc said:
Hi.
I tried.
Exported own skin.
Changed assets.
Changed name.
Exported as signed apk.
Installed on phone.

But it doesn't show up in the uccw themes list.? So how to add it on screen?
Am I missing something?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Same here.

Moreover, clicking 'open' after installing the theme apk freezes the phone. I know it must be like any go launcher theme where you just press done after installation and access the theme via theme manager - not by directly clicking 'open'. I clicked 'open' here to see what happens. Ideally it should've opened uccw window or a pop-up saying 'theme installed' or open skins list. But it froze the device and I had to do a battery pull.

After rebooting, the skin was not present in the installed skins list either. :confused:

kill3d said:
It will appear when u add widget and bring u to the list...
But if u tap some widget and choose open/manage skin... it'll not appear

Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Got it. Thanks. Skin works.
But the screen freeze on direct 'open' is still an issue.
 
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bagarwa said:
Same here.

Moreover, clicking 'open' after installing the theme apk freezes the phone. I know it must be like any go launcher theme where you just press done after installation and access the theme via theme manager - not by directly clicking 'open'. I clicked 'open' here to see what happens. Ideally it should've opened uccw window or a pop-up saying 'theme installed' or open skins list. But it froze the device and I had to do a battery pull.

After rebooting, the skin was not present in the installed skins list either. :confused:



Got it. Thanks. Skin works.
But the screen freeze on direct 'open' is still an issue.
Click to expand...
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And the uccw now doesn't include the weather icons when I export any skin from uccw; neither in uzip, nor in zip for apk. So, how can I include the weather icons in the skin apk? Anyone figured this out?
 
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bagarwa said:
And the uccw now doesn't include the weather icons when I export any skin from uccw; neither in uzip, nor in zip for apk. So, how can I include the weather icons in the skin apk? Anyone figured this out?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

I'd like to know too

---------- Post added at 10:53 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------

And how do I rename this so a new apk doesn't overinstall?
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    [APP][4.2+][WIDGET][UCCW] Skins

    Thread to share UCCW Skins - apk and uzip.

    With the new version of UCCW it is easier than ever to create and share skins.
    Apks of skins can be created from within app itself.
    You don't need to know coding to make apks of UCCW skins. And its free.
    Multiple skins can be combined in one apk.
    The resulting apk can be uploaded to Google play to share with the world.

    Advantages of Apk skins:
    1) Easier to install, uninstall.
    2) Easier management of skins. Multiple skins in one apk.
    3) Apk skins have limited customization. So the users can customize the skin to their liking without deviating from the basic structure and look of the original skin.
    4) No dependence on SD card.
    5) Users are familiar with apks.
    6) Ability to upload in google play. People can rate themes. Creators can easily provide updates. Creators can also earn money for their work. Skins are easily available just by searching for UCCW skins in Google play.

    Here is how its done.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyERlGkFmbI

    Providing updates to Apk skins:
    Remember to increment 'Version Code' and 'Version Name' as marked in pic below

    ocODLv1.png
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    vineetksirohi
    UCCW apk skin installer for paid skins

    Problem: Paid skins are not visible for android 4.1+.

    Workaround: paid skins are wrapped in a skin installer ask and the skin installer is uploaded to Google play. User is presented with a install skin screen. User presses the button to install the skin. The skin is available in the list of installed skins.

    Note: skin installer needs sd card in phone.

    Install skin screen:

    uccw_skin_apk_installer_by_vineetsirohi-d5q0272.png




    Steps:

    Contrary to what is shown in images, keep package name of skin installer different from your skin. For e.g. add '.installer' to your skin package name. If skin package is 'com.uccw.skin1', the package name of installer should be 'com.uccw.skin1.installer'.

    uccw_skin_apk_installer_by_vineetsirohi-d5q039p.png


    uccw_skin_apk_installer_by_vineetsirohi-d5q03rp.png


    uccw_skin_apk_installer_by_vineetsirohi-d5q0q05.png


    So provide normal skins for users of android 4.0 and below. Provider through skin installer for android versions 4.1+.
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    vineetksirohi
    Version 2.4.5

    1. Skin developers can make some properties of apk skins editable. Options available while exporting skins.
    2. Menu organised.
    3. Some bugs (like editor not showing changes) removed.

    You can make properties editable while exporting skin for Google play. Select properties that you want editable.
    The following properties of apk skins are editable:
    1) format - users wanted to change format to 24 hours.
    2) Colors
    3) gmail - selected by default; You don't have to do anything.
    4) hotspots - only those hotspots that have postiion and action set will work in apk skins; Don't provide empty hotspots.

    Check your skins before posting to Google play. Check if setting format of an object messes with the layout; provide alignment as required.

    The users are provided with a simplified edit screen instead of the default edit screen.
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    UCCW 2.4.8

    Please report if there are any bugs
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    Issue - skins not appearing for some users

    This issue affects only those users who download paid skins from Google play. This issue is not limited to UCCW. All third party themes and similar paid apps like Beautiful widgets, Go launcher etc are affected.

    Cause: New encryption feature introduced in Jelly Bean. And Google play using ths feature while installing skins. So its a Google play issue.



    Workarounds:

    One thing you can do is to block JellyBean devices for your skins.
    Paste <uses-sdk android:maxSdkVersion="15" /> in your AndroidManifest.xml file below <uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="8" /> and provide an update for your skin. See first post on how to update your skins.
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