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Hey everyone, My names Steve. I live in Port St. Lucie Florida and just figured I'd check to see if I could find anyone in my area, or relatively close. I get my 3D today, yaaayyyy!
I would really like to find a Dev in my area that could help teach me about making my own themes and stuff. My first smartphone was the Evo and I didn't get it until mid Sept. Ever since, I've been consumed. With the 3D, I would love to start learning a lot more.
Well, I hope to have some good response from this. Thanks everyone.
P.S. If there are any Devs out there who aren't in my area but wouldn't mind helping me out, that would be great to.
Ironic that I'm posting this because I used to get so sick of seeing these back when rooting the D1 was the thing to do. However, I thought it might be nice to have a thread that anyone on the fence could browse through to see some opinions re pros & cons.
I rooted my D1 the day after I got it in Jan of 2010. This was before there were any easy tools and it was all new territory. It was pretty fun and I spent weeks of my spare time playing with different ROMS. But in the end, the only reason I think I stayed rooted was to get a black theme and to overclock because the D1 cpu was so much slower than other phones. Now I have a dual-core 1.2Ghz phone that already gets hot and I don't think I want to overclock it and the theme is already what I want. So why root?
I have the latest OS (almost) and the phone does pretty much everything I want. The only reason I can think of to root is to be on the bleeding edge & get little tiny features before anyone else. Don't get me wrong; that is fun, but since I've been there / done that, I'm not sure it's worth it this time. I know I can't decide on a ROM until I've tried all the popular ones and I don't think I want to spend all that time & energy bouncing between ROMS.
I thought maybe I would just get root so I could use my root tools like Titanium, etc, but now it looks like the current root prevents OTA updates and if I'm not going to custom ROM, then I want those OTA updates.
I've been on the edge of my seat, hoping the devs would crack this phone, but now that it's happened, here I sit trying to decide. Anyone else in this same boat?
If you read the post, you'll realize I'M NOT LOOKING FOR ADVICE - just looking for others' opinions, that's all.
My perspective? Definitely root. Why not? If I root and want nothing else? I'm all set. if I don't root and want to do something I can't without root i've got no options....
I see no down side. Also CM ftw.
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I don't know what the **** a 3vo is, but if you have an Evo 3D, I'd say root it. It's awesome.
I would root it just to get rid of annoying sprint apps that take up room for no good reason. I have the memory for it, but i hate seeing them just chill there.
You want my opinion? Root your damn evo 3d right NAOW!!!
If you aren't going to flash a new ROM then probably not much point because it will be hard to get updated software with out using a somewhat custom ROM.
But really why not root and find a ROM that suites you. These are all updated usually within hours of an update. Outside of losing some of the bloat you can barely tell that it isn't stock.
I'm in the same situation. I came from a rooted EVO 4G and enjoyed the benefits of flashing ROMs, mods, and having that "total control" feeling. I've since transitioned to the 3D without looking back...too much.
With the 4G, I got used to being able to move things around in the file system without any issue. Things like "I like that ringtone from the last ROM I used, but it's not on this one. No problem, just copy it into the /system/media area and the ringer's back". I also miss using root-required apps, and getting rid of what I dont want.
Having those abilities back would justify rooting the 3D, to me. There aren't any ROMs at the moment that have really caught my eye and I don't mind the stock one anyway. Decisions, decisions...
I'm Rooted
I had to root to see what kind of snappy features I could get out of my phone.
I will admit though, Any time I have extra time I am hovering around my computer looking for the latest updated rom, searching CM for their first release and scouting all over these forums waiting. I have a rom I'm satisfied with and it's great to not see 4 pages of useless apps in my app tray. My goal is to keep it at 2 pages and I'm happy with that.
I also am OCD about certain things like how much battery I have and now I can see my percentage the second I turn on my screen. It makes me happy.
I would still do it again if I had the choice. I plan on learning how to customize my own rom here in the future as soon as I see a good tutorial posted. One has been started in the development section.
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I don't know what the **** a 3vo is, but if you have an Evo 3D, I'd say root it. It's awesome.
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HAHA! SUPER CLEVER! It's funny because you're pretending like you don't know what 3vo is because you don't like the name! HAHA! You're funny! I see you post this everywhere! Neato witty person!
I also noticed from your previous posts that you're an asshole to many people. Good for you!!
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HAHA! SUPER CLEVER! It's funny because you're pretending like you don't know what 3vo is because you don't like the name! HAHA! You're funny! I see you post this everywhere! Neato witty person!
I also noticed from your previous posts that you're an asshole to many people. Good for you!!
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If he's an asshole by pointing out that the phone is an EVO 3D and not the 3vo, they deserve it. As for the question of this topic, I would definitely root it for ROMs and things like Ubuntu.
Dude, solstice is awesome <3 he's just expressing his opinion on the name. He also contributed by saying he should root it.
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A quick look at the profile tells me this person has contributed here & there but has regularly insulted others - go look. How is that awesome? I come here to read & post info about phones and roms. I know I have to see posts from people who don't know what they're doing - that just goes with the territory, but why should we have to see rude, childish crap? This isn't 4chan.
3vo has become a nickname for the phone. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's not still a nickname. And it's easier to type. Get over it. Why so much drama? Who cares what people call the damned phone?
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A quick look at the profile tells me this person has contributed here & there but has regularly insulted others - go look. How is that awesome? I come here to read & post info about phones and roms. I know I have to see posts from people who don't know what they're doing - that just goes with the territory, but why should we have to see rude, childish crap? This isn't 4chan.
3vo has become a nickname for the phone. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's not still a nickname. And it's easier to type. Get over it. Why so much drama? Who cares what people call the damned phone?
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I didnt think he was being an asshole or anything like that. Personally myself I dont like 3vo either. You mean to say 3d is harder to type then 3vo? And no im not trying to be a jerk either. But to me it looks like your pointing out stuff and making the drama by insulting the guy calling him an asshole and carrying on about his post. He has his right to his Opinion as do you.
As far as the root. I say to root.. even if its to get rid of bloatware and make the phone faster and take up less space. I like the way the 3d is layed out in general. But there are some things that can be improved. It also looks like you can easily take it back to stock if you so wanted to. I havent rooted mine yet, wont lie this is only my second Android device for myself. Wife has a Shift. I didnt root my Hero.. even though I should have it was horrible. but im pretty sure I will root my 3d. I do like the thought of being able to add ring tones from other roms and such and port over cool stuff. Not sure I want to change roms like crazy though. Who knows I just might get the bug.
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HAHA! SUPER CLEVER! It's funny because you're pretending like you don't know what 3vo is because you don't like the name! HAHA! You're funny! I see you post this everywhere! Neato witty person!
I also noticed from your previous posts that you're an asshole to many people. Good for you!!
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Christ, who pissed in your cheerios? I merely like to toy with people calling it a 3vo.
Anyways, yes, root it. Adfree is enough of a reason alone to root.
Edit: And I may be an asshole, but I'm an asshole who gets **** done. It's my goal to have all the assholes of the world come together one day and build a statue of me.
Hi Solstice, My name is Estrogen....ewwwwwwww. You are cool though!
You can always unroot.
You can stay stock and just add SU, Busybox.
I like it just for the full backup abilities.
Tethering is my main reason functionally wanting root. And with root I now have Sprint Hot Spot working without Ad-Hoc. That alone is worth rooting for.
Stock is not bad and most ROM's are near Stock with some minor clean up.
I'm sure HTC will close this exploit soon with an OTA update.
LOL ok ok i guess I was being a drama queen here. My bad.
A douche at work got me started this morning.
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It's cool dude. Enjoy your rooting!
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waiting
When rooted do you get HTC 3D updates? Htc has told me there will be some updates to improve the camera. The camera is my biggest disappointment with the phone, other than that its fast enough for me.
Plus I don't know how to root
d12bn said:
When rooted do you get HTC 3D updates? Htc has told me there will be some updates to improve the camera. The camera is my biggest disappointment with the phone, other than that its fast enough for me.
Plus I don't know how to root
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Any updates that are pushed OTA will be available (if not days-to-hours before) hours after the OTA goes live to any portion of the userbase. If the camera update is one of them it I would expect it to probably be available here before your phase of the OTA roll-out even gets it's turn. There are a lot of us who would really like that update.
It is best not to accept updates as they have to potential to un-root you and making getting root again anywhere from difficult to impossible--ever. again. Ask E4G owners that took the update how that's working out for them. If you prize being rooted and all of the amazing things that lets you do I would recommend never taking an update. ever. Just check in here and you'll probably be ahead of the curve by a day or two...if not--worst case scenario: you get the update 3 or 4 hours late.
<opinion> Also, yeah, 3vo is weak. It's an EVO 3D. Everyone can call it what they wish, but, are we all 12 years old or does it just feel like that when everyone calls an HTC Evo 3D a "Three-voh"...IMO it doesn't look cool, it doesn't sound cool and has really suggested to me that this forum is more populated with 2-fast-2-furious fans than actual geeks. </opinion>
I'm looking through the themes and wow...all of you have done some impressive work. I'm looking for something a little simple though. I just want to get rid of all the ugly white backgrounds in the settings, email, contacts etc. Most importantly the email and settings screens. I don't use the contacts screen too much and I don't use the stock messaging app either.
I think I can snag the dark Google play apk from another theme in here so that's done already. If you have any tips on how I can change these colors (invert black to white and white to black) on the few HTC skins that would be great. Not scared at all to get my hands dirty as I'm a programmer/developer for my day to day job. Just haven't done much in the android scene.
I've found that if you are running Kangs Chaos ROM there is a flashable zip that themes the whole phone black and blue I will see if I can find the thread for u and link it
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It's Pneuma's iced out chaos. Very nice theme indeed.
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php?t=13596
sent from my EVO 4g LTE minus the LTE
What file do you have to edit to get the text message white background to black?
I have searched everywhere for this and cant find anything other than pnemonia theme. I love the theme dont get me wrong god knows the hours it took to go through everything to do that and he went through em all! It is perfect if you like the color. Kinda like a sports car. Who doesnt like a ferrari but what color everyone will pick a different one. Ive never made a theme before and working 60 hrs a week and barely can keep stuff updated. I have vacation in a month and i may just read up on it and make one. Maybe i could ask cho or timberwolf for few pointers for lil donation on mikmik. Timberwolf prolly knows as much as anyone on themes for the latest roms. Black is my fav but I just settle for blue. I just want something simple. No fancy icons, just black backgrounds with white letters. Matte clock and such. Ive got few new skins i found but i had nothing to do with any part in making em nor do i know who did and i dunno rules on that? Dont wanna make anyone mad without asking to post there stuff. Do a search for blue matte, drop dead red and black HD skins and to whoever made em tyvm love them!
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Just wanted to share the custom skins that I am currently working on producing. I know there are tons of different places that do skins that are cookie cutter and let you pick colors, or just an image to print, but to those of us out there who want to stand out and make our phones unique, that doesn't quite cut it. I want quality materials but not the pick your color and look like the person next to you idea. I can appreciate what companies like Dbrand offer, but I want to be able to customize them a bit more. I will be offering some more basic ones like theirs down the line, but I am looking to give that fully custom experience to those out there who truly love their devices and want to show them off. There are some people out there who hate seeing their carrier branding or company names plastered on their device. There are those who are extremely brand loyal and want to proudly support them and show those around them what they are carrying. Whether you want your favorites sports team logo with a twist, you favorite rom developer / team logo, or even you own company logo to draw some attention when you pull your phone out, I want to deliver that experience.
I have been working on some of the skins and templates I have as well as testing different materials for ease of install, look, and durability. The Nexus 6 skins are 90% done in my eyes and the materials have been ironed out for the main part. I am looking to make skins that are truly unique and able to give you exactly the look that you want on your device. I will be taking orders and shipping soon. I am currently going to be pushing them locally in the Chicagoland area. There are a couple cell phone stores that I know that are willing to keep them on hand as well. Looking for some feedback on what you see here and some other possible ideas that you would like to see. After I get some feed back on what I have been working on, I will move forward. Looking forward to hear what you have to say.
UPDATE: To make things easier, please PM me, or email me at [email protected] if you are looking to order one. Trying to keepup on every message on the forum hasn't been the easiest with family things currently. The email listed is specifically for this project and I will be checking it multiple times daily!
dang nice job dude loving the spiderman skin lol.
alobear said:
dang nice job dude loving the spiderman skin lol.
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Thanks. That was the first one I did on my Nexus actually. Didn't want to take it off to test the others, but had to... There will be a future revision to it when I get the materials I am waiting on....
if it were all black like original venom that'd be sweet, can't wait for you to come with them, I already know I'll be placing a order ?
Any plans on iron man skin?
Galaxysm said:
Any plans on iron man skin?
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Shouldn't be a problem...He also has Candy skin in the works...!!!!!
matthew0776 said:
Shouldn't be a problem...He also has Candy skin in the works...!!!!!
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Whhhaaaatttttt?!?! Are u serious?! Nice!! Can't wait to see a candy on back it my phone!!
Galaxysm said:
Whhhaaaatttttt?!?! Are u serious?! Nice!! Can't wait to see a candy on back it my phone!!
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Yeah man...! Should be epic...!
Stuff in the works...
The venom skin: waiting on white carbon fiber to do it the way I want...
Iron man skin: definitely possible. I can see if I can throw one together... You looking like the arc reactor and maybe eyes showing through?
Testing : ghost images
Getting the idea of ghost images. The colors in use are for testing til I get my materials in.
Any feedback appreciated.
Nice work! Are you going to be able to have cutouts for the NEXUS lettering? I'd be interested if that's possible. I'm looking for a bright red and shiny skin. Dbrand or Slickwraps don't have bright, shiny colors.
wolfen69 said:
Nice work! Are you going to be able to have cutouts for the NEXUS lettering? I'd be interested if that's possible. I'm looking for a bright red and shiny skin. Dbrand or Slickwraps don't have bright, shiny colors.
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Pretty high chance that I will. I'll try and test it out later.
iquit040 said:
The venom skin: waiting on white carbon fiber to do it the way I want...
Iron man skin: definitely possible. I can see if I can throw one together... You looking like the arc reactor and maybe eyes showing through?
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Would look nice. Should try making a picture 1st then make it in the nexus?
got side tracked...
Have had a bunch of stuff get in the way of my progress... family related stuff. Should be getting some more pics up soon...
Iron man mockups
Here are a couple options I am toying around with... let me know what you think. The colors can change, and doesn't need to be carbon fiber back.
Nexus lettering
wolfen69 said:
Nice work! Are you going to be able to have cutouts for the NEXUS lettering? I'd be interested if that's possible. I'm looking for a bright red and shiny skin. Dbrand or Slickwraps don't have bright, shiny colors.
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Got it with the logo and lettering, please keep in mind, this will icsrease the difficulty of install quite a bit.
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Got it with the logo and lettering, please keep in mind, this will icsrease the difficulty of install quite a bit.
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Awesome! Can you make me one in shiny bright red? (like the red Nexus 5) Also, how much for one?
price
wolfen69 said:
Awesome! Can you make me one in shiny bright red? (like the red Nexus 5) Also, how much for one?
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Can most likely do it for $10 (red isn't a premium material like carbon fiber etc) plus a couple bucks for shipping. I can send a backup one with it just in case (the install is not easy with the lettering)
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Can most likely do it for $10 (red isn't a premium material like carbon fiber etc) plus a couple bucks for shipping. I can send a backup one with it just in case (the install is not easy with the lettering)
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Very cool! PM me your address or PayPal account and I'll send the money. Will it be shiny bright red?
looking great man!
anyone find any good themes the ones in smartworld stink
There are a few in the play store. Search for v60 and also ux9 themes
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The oxygen os theme on the play store is pretty good that's what I've been using.
Try "Rain Theme LG V60", it's on the play store
Why can't the app get into smartworld yet. Is it a Verizon thing?
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Why can't the app get into smartworld yet. Is it a Verizon thing?
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What app?
The Smartworld App. It says that my device is not supported yet. I wondered if it was for everyone with a V60
Bigralphn said:
The Smartworld App. It says that my device is not supported yet. I wondered if it was for everyone with a V60
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I'm sure that's just a Verizon thing. They're famous for it
Bigralphn said:
The Smartworld App. It says that my device is not supported yet. I wondered if it was for everyone with a V60
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I'm also on Verizon. I was able to side load the app on my V30, and it worked fine, but so far can't get it to work on the V60. It always says "Service will be available for your phone model soon. Please check out lgworld.com."
And if you side load it on your Verizon variant check out your camera app, it will start to remove things like Cineshot and 360 panerama and stuff.
Oh boy,
I didn't think I'd end up posting here but here I am. I've got something coming soon. I got the S20 Ultra back in March and obviously its great and with that I decided to take a break from LG and give Samsung theming a whirl. I needed a break frim LG as it's all I've done for the past 4 or 5 years.
Anyway I missed LG so I picked up a velvet due to the cheap price and if all goes as planned I'll have a V60 tomorrow. I found one for a good price that I am hoping to get tomorrow and be back in business. I have a new theme about 90% complete so that's good. I should have it done by the weekend. But I also need to make a stand alone icon pack for the theme. The majority of any constructive feedback I receive is almost always geared towards the icons. A surprising amount of people like stock icons. So the theme will have stock icons an add-on icon pack will be made available. Both need to be released simultaneously though.
Looking forward to it!
Negan said:
Oh boy,
I didn't think I'd end up posting here but here I am. I've got something coming soon. I got the S20 Ultra back in March and obviously its great and with that I decided to take a break from LG and give Samsung theming a whirl. I needed a break frim LG as it's all I've done for the past 4 or 5 years.
Anyway I missed LG so I picked up a velvet due to the cheap price and if all goes as planned I'll have a V60 tomorrow. I found one for a good price that I am hoping to get tomorrow and be back in business. I have a new theme about 90% complete so that's good. I should have it done by the weekend. But I also need to make a stand alone icon pack for the theme. The majority of any constructive feedback I receive is almost always geared towards the icons. A surprising amount of people like stock icons. So the theme will have stock icons an add-on icon pack will be made available. Both need to be released simultaneously though.
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Negan said:
Oh boy,
I didn't think I'd end up posting here but here I am. I've got something coming soon. I got the S20 Ultra back in March and obviously its great and with that I decided to take a break from LG and give Samsung theming a whirl. I needed a break frim LG as it's all I've done for the past 4 or 5 years.
Anyway I missed LG so I picked up a velvet due to the cheap price and if all goes as planned I'll have a V60 tomorrow. I found one for a good price that I am hoping to get tomorrow and be back in business. I have a new theme about 90% complete so that's good. I should have it done by the weekend. But I also need to make a stand alone icon pack for the theme. The majority of any constructive feedback I receive is almost always geared towards the icons. A surprising amount of people like stock icons. So the theme will have stock icons an add-on icon pack will be made available. Both need to be released simultaneously though.
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I'm have a good feeling about this theme y'all!!
Negan said:
Oh boy,
I didn't think I'd end up posting here but here I am. I've got something coming soon. I got the S20 Ultra back in March and obviously its great and with that I decided to take a break from LG and give Samsung theming a whirl. I needed a break frim LG as it's all I've done for the past 4 or 5 years.
Anyway I missed LG so I picked up a velvet due to the cheap price and if all goes as planned I'll have a V60 tomorrow. I found one for a good price that I am hoping to get tomorrow and be back in business. I have a new theme about 90% complete so that's good. I should have it done by the weekend. But I also need to make a stand alone icon pack for the theme. The majority of any constructive feedback I receive is almost always geared towards the icons. A surprising amount of people like stock icons. So the theme will have stock icons an add-on icon pack will be made available. Both need to be released simultaneously though.
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Thanks. We need more themes for the V60
Mark Bencze has a new theme E for Extinction that's really nice. Icon pack also available.