I just blogged about VTS in one of the Microsoft Featured Community
Virtuous Ten Studio for Windows, takes Android Theming to the next level
That's great, thanks
I just blogged about VTS in one of the Microsoft Featured Community
Virtuous Ten Studio for Windows, takes Android Theming to the next level
Well I guess I can just scan all images for indexed ones and convert those.
So for sake of what I want to do lock rings and such. I should say only work with one framework at a time? I might be confused..Lol..
Thanks you for the L Btw..
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
Okay, looks like only some m10 images are indexed (don't ask me why, it's a mystery), so I fixed those.
VTS won't search all images of an apk for indexed ones since that takes quite some time and I never found a single one in the 'normal' pictures.
You usually (ie. for newer HTC roms) need multiple frameworks. You can basically install ALL apks from /system/framework as frameworks with the same tag and select this tag in the project settings.
Well i pulled the following from my phone
com.htc.resources
com.htc.socialnetwork.res
com.htc.videowidget.res
com.htc.weather.res
framework-htc-res
framework-res
I gave them all the same tag MeanBean1,7. i edited a few images on a apk skin that i downloaded for MeanBean.. It wouldnt work..
Then i downloaded the stock JB. Pulled the same as above..still no go. Tryed to use a stock skin as well and still no go.. I dont know what i am doing wrong. here is another log. im sure it looks the same..
www.dropbox.com/s/femvrxfw7rqfr69/Debug.log
Did you also assign this tag to the project in the project settings?
Just installing the frameworks won't help
Try following this procedure http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/index.php/getting-started/88-setting-up-your-first-project. Start with one apk at a time.
But this is what I did -
Click on:
New Project
Project choose Apk-Project(give your Project and Solution a name)
Apk-tool (to be honest I didn't do anything with this)
Smali choose 4.1 Jellybean
M10(Optional) tick "Use M10 tools to decompile M10 files" choose Sense 4.1
Import choose the file you want to work on then click OK
Everything I said may not be textbook correct but this was how I was able to get my mods and other work done without issue. I'm just trying to help out here.
So when I set up my framework with a tag do I need to make a tag the same for all or different for each. I've followed that guide along with the skin guide as well and to no luck. I'll try what you said and leave the apk part alone.
Sent from my MeanBean LTE
So when I set up my framework with a tag do I need to make a tag the same for all or different for each. I've followed that guide along with the skin guide as well and to no luck. I'll try what you said and leave the apk part alone.
Sent from my MeanBean LTE
To be honest, I didn't set up any tags. Maybe I'm doing it wrong but I haven't had any problem decompiling and recompiling my apk's.
Virtuous Ten Studio (VTS) is the ultimate solution for the modification of android applications.
This program allows you to manage entire Android projects within an easy to use and familiar environment.
The intended group of users covers anyone from a themer over ROM devs up to the smali gods known for their awesome mods of existing apks.
The modifcation of smali code is one of the biggest features in VTS. You can easily decompile, edit and recompile any apk or jar file.
However, the application is not limited to smali files. You can edit almost any file found inside an apk or jar.
Virtuous Ten Studio is also the official successor to the highly important M10Tools released 2011 by the Virtuous Team.
You can easily edit any m10 file from Sense apps in order to resize or change them.
Additionally VTS brings support for un- and repacking of boot images (boot.img), a job that previously required a cygwin installation with the dsixda kitchen.
Since VTS' own implementation is a native windows solution, which means you don't need dsixda or cygwin anymore.
VTS has been designed to run on Windows, has been in development for nearly two years and has gone through many stages of testing.
Today VTS is a highly respected, multiple purpose Android IDE (Integrated Develoment Environment) suited for all your reverse engineering tasks.
This is only a short summary of all features, a full list of features can be found here.
- Never before seen UI
- Fully featured IDE
- Seamless integration of useful third party tools
- ApkTool
- Smali/Baksmali
- ADB
- Zipalign
- Sign
- dex2jar
- WinMerge
- Remote Theme Injector (RTI)
- many more
- Work with your apks just like having real java code
- Support for apks and framework jars
- Easily keep track of multiple apks/jars with the Solution Explorer
- Manage big projects with ease
- Edit smali code like never before
- Syntax highlighting
- Jumping to smali references (method calls, fields, classes, gotos)
- Help files on almost every smali command and topic
- Connection between smali code and public.xml to expose hex references
- Have a helpful look at the java source of any smali file if needed
- Paste often used smali snippets right from the editor
- Enhanced XML workflow
- Easy navigation in XML documents
- Follow XML resource paths and jump to the source file with a simple click
- Previews of color codes, images and string resources directly in the xml file
- Edit M10 files with great usability
- Support for all Sense versions (3.0, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, 4.5)
- Work with m10 files either with the dedicated M10-Project or via the combined APK-Project
- Decompile m10 images of all Sense versions to create HTC Sense themes
- Quickly analyze the contents with the M10-Structure viewer
- Validate your m10 changes with the syntax checker
- Unimportant m10 parts are greyed out or completely hidden
- Unpack and repack boot images (boot.img)
- Easily edit any content of your boot.img
- Dedicated syntax highlighting for *.rc and *.prop files
- Advanced support for files modes and symlinks
- Native implementation, no need for cygwin or the dsixda kitchen
- Communicate with your device with yet to be seen ease
- Tight integration of most ADB commands
- Push apks or jars easily to any place on your device
- Remote import files to edit them with VTS
- Debug your device with the integrated Logcat-Viewer
- Enhance your workflow with useful additions
- Easily create backups of your projects
- Dedicated compare interface for easy comparision of files, folders or projects
- Hundreds of other awesome features (seriously, you really have to see and try it yourself)
I've had the pleasure of beta testing and writing tuts for vts and I must say that it is the most useful, well put together program for Android that I've ever used.I got that excited that I almost pre jacked when I first used it.
It is simply truly fxxxxng amazing.
Thank you team and testersDiamondback and everyone involved in this project - thank you! I just started learning (this morning) and
I am already pushing out some alpha mods to the lockscreen thanks to your tool!!
It is a great tool, and I will be using it more as I learn more.
Thank you for the effort you put into this for free, it is amazing. Keep it up!VTS has done amazing, meticulous work that has enriched, massively, the android community.
Thank you!
As someone that's been using your tools since they were first available, I give a HUGE thanks.
I have, like duce been innovative with m10 modding. There are probably endless options, through mostly trial and error.
The payoff on the end result is always worth it. I'll be more than happy when your next release is out.I've been using VTS for over 2 months now and it has become the only tool I use. There are tremedous advantages and I'm still finding more. The java source tools are invaluable when working with xmls and smalis. I can now switch between projects with 3 clicks. Great program for modding.This is probably by far the most useful thing I've used on windows lolOhh this is going to be awesome. I'm giddy with excitement. Great job on the app as a whole but with the upcoming m10 editing?
You guys rocked any other editor out of the water. Keep it up :good:Waw.. this project is being developed very fast.... many changes in the software since the last 2 months when I tried it...
Awesome!!!
Thanks alot for the hard work, and great job.I want to give a huge THANKS for the Virtuous Team!
I finally released a working transparent HTC clock widget on One X thanks to the new editor.I'm just glad that there are people out there smart enough to do this stuff! I was seconds away from getting a Samsung.
Thanks everyone for this. I decompiled, made an edit, then recompiled my first skin last night thanks to this tool and my helpful huddle mates and teammates.Great job VTS team and thanks for the many hours of hard work and testing.Thank you very much Diamondback for all the hard work you put into this. You're the man!This is awesome! [..] And again bravo for your help, HTC Sense is much sexier thanks to youJust dropped in to say that Virtuous Ten Studio has been an enriching experience for meThanks so much man, its nice to have the dev give a direct and clear response.
Chocolate Orange by Mr Hofs
MagioROM by grinder19
Orio One by H89P
Scratched Sense Theme by ViNOK16Bit
Sense Keyboard Themes by Guich
Tapatalk 4 Pro / Free Themes (RTI) by Whiskey103
ViperOne by Turge (Team Venom)
ViperXL by Turge (Team Venom)
ViperX Themes by fisha21 (Team Venom)
XDA Premium App Themes (RTI) by Whiskey103
You can find a regularly updated changelog (which also includes features of upcoming versions) right here.
Dunc001 and fisha21 created a set of articles covering the most important new features. Here's the list so far:
What's new in 3.4.28
What's new in 2.9.12
What's new in 2.6.12
What's new in 2.3.27
What's new in 2.2.11
What's new in 2.1.19
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My team and I spent a lot of time on writing detailed and comprehensive guides and tutorials about VTS.
They cover a wide range of topics, from a total beginner level up to complex topics like creating your own HTC Sense skins.
You can find the guides on my website:
Need help with M10 mods? Have a look at this thread. (no requests please)
The downloads, tutorials and many more resources can be found on the dedicated VTS website
http://www.virtuous-ten-studio.com/