NINEPATCH Posts on XDA

Start to Finish Guide on APK Modding and Theming

Start to Finish Guide on APK Modding and Theming

July 1, 2013
So much of our Android experience is dependent on modifying various APKs. Modding, theming, ROM and app developing in one way or another often require some sort of tweaking, modifying, or refashioning of an APK. So XDA Senior Member XperienceD has decided to create a 'Definite APK Modding and Theming' thread intended for everything to do with...
Ultimate Guide to NinePatch PNG Files

Ultimate Guide to NinePatch PNG Files

June 26, 2013
NinePatch or .9 PNG files are a nuisance for many. These awkward little blighters are the number one cause of Android themers throwing their PC out of the window. Despite being incredibly frustrating, once mastered they are also incredibly useful and allow the use of a single image in various different shapes and sizes. Getting to grips with...
Take Control of Those Pesky NinePatch Files

Take Control of Those Pesky NinePatch Files

April 14, 2013
Everybody has a nemesis of some kind. Odysseus had Poseidon, for Captain Ahab it was the white whale, and Sherlock Holmes had Professor Moriarty. As for Android themers, well they have NinePatch (.9png) files. If you aren't familiar with NinePatch, check out this great tutorial which deals with the intricacies of working with these particularly troublesome image...