Is there a difference between a skin and a theme.
Skins are usually apk and themes are flashed.
Themes will change the dynamics of the entire look of your GUI. A skin changes the background and launcher look.
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Can we use themes on a custom rom? Especially with some of the Rosies and lockscreens that have been modified. Will the skins graphics conflict with thosen
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Themes are usually made for specific type of Rom ie (sense) and so on. Make sure thw theme you're flashing is compatible with the Rom.
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So do you need to be rooted to load a skin/theme? As a non-rooted newb, is the wallpaper the only real thing I can change?
NothingSound said:
So do you need to be rooted to load a skin/theme? As a non-rooted newb, is the wallpaper the only real thing I can change?
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Theme yes, Skin no. There are several skins on the forum that non rooted users can download and enjoy.
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This is a Metamorph for a transparent lockscreen that was made by request for a friend. This is intended for a deodexed stock mytouch4G ROM (2.2/2.2.1). This will modify com.htc.resources.apk. Most likely this will crash your system when applied. If not, reboot to see changes. Ive been seeing an error when using metamorph to extract, it does not seem to find the theme file. All files extract and you will be able to apply by selecting "Pick existing theme".
*NOTE* This works when applied using the safari theme (thanks for the feedback). I'll look into modifying other themes... eventually. Requests will be considered.
zebrapositions said:
This is a Metamorph for a transparent lockscreen that was made by request for a friend.
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Yeeeaaaahhhh your friend is happy now
Love it thank you thank you thank you!
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i couldnt make it stick using metamorph
teamsilence said:
i couldnt make it stick using metamorph
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Hmm I'm using your rom and it worked fine for me.. I extracted it on the computer, put it on my SD in the androidthemes folder, and then went to pick existing theme, apply all.
Has anyone been able to get rid of the lockscreen wallpaper? To show the homescreen? I've tried old methods, but they don't seem to work in sense 2.2 stock or modded roms for the n1
crx4xharder said:
Has anyone been able to get rid of the lockscreen wallpaper? To show the homescreen? I've tried old methods, but they don't seem to work in sense 2.2 stock or modded roms for the n1
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We tried, but couldn't get it.
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Same here. Running Ice but can't get it to stick. Good idea tho. I like it.
EDIT: Sent .zip to sdcard. Let Metamorph unzip. Still FC's my messengers while applying then nothing.
If you remove the htclockscreen.apk and .odex from your /system you'll get a transparent lockscreen... Albiet with the stock froyo lock but I prefer it anyway
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So after trying this, the text on the lock screen doesn't line up correctly. All 3 lines of text, the date, the time & T-mobile all overlap. Is this supposed to be used with any of the lock screen themes or a specific one? Anything else need to be changed to get it to align correctly?
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So after trying this, the text on the lock screen doesn't line up correctly. All 3 lines of text, the date, the time & T-mobile all overlap. Is this supposed to be used with any of the lock screen themes or a specific one? Anything else need to be changed to get it to align correctly?
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BUMP! Anyone??
Beast84 said:
So after trying this, the text on the lock screen doesn't line up correctly. All 3 lines of text, the date, the time & T-mobile all overlap. Is this supposed to be used with any of the lock screen themes or a specific one? Anything else need to be changed to get it to align correctly?
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What ROM are you running? when I posted this, there was only stock ROM available.
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zebrapositions said:
What ROM are you running? when I posted this, there was only stock ROM available.
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Thats what I am running
So this is just a transparent slider for the lockscreen?
I'm assuming theres no way to make a fully or semi-transparent wallpaper?
I know most icons are png's, which support transparency, but I'm not sure (and highly doubt) if a transparent png file would retain transparency after being set to be the wallpaper? If I had to guess I would think the file is converted in some way before it is actually applied...
I wonder if there is a way to bypass this and allow for transparencies in the wallpaper?
Though this works, it doesn't look so good since its transparent and the text overlays whatever is on the first screen. It would be nice if the lockscreen background could be honored by the stock froyo lock. Or at the very least, a solid color or black background.
mbernusg said:
If you remove the htclockscreen.apk and .odex from your /system you'll get a transparent lockscreen... Albiet with the stock froyo lock but I prefer it anyway
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So this is just a transparent slider for the lockscreen?
I'm assuming theres no way to make a fully or semi-transparent wallpaper?
I know most icons are png's, which support transparency, but I'm not sure (and highly doubt) if a transparent png file would retain transparency after being set to be the wallpaper? If I had to guess I would think the file is converted in some way before it is actually applied...
I wonder if there is a way to bypass this and allow for transparencies in the wallpaper?
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Transparent images won't set correctly, from what I've read about other sense ROMs, you'd have to hexedit the file, changing the color to transparent... don't know if it would even work. There are lockscreen replacements, like lock bot, possibly some others. Wish there where better options... the ROM in general lacks the basics for most things I want to do... which is why I currently run the desire HD port by gr8gorilla. The ROM has been ported to a lot of phones, so there is quite a bit of mods and themes available.
I'm curious what features. Are you referring to stock? Does the desire port have working drivers for everything? I thought FFC (camera) was a problem as well as video playback. Iced is what I'm currently using and its rock solid and can overclock.
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Transparent images won't set correctly, from what I've read about other sense ROMs, you'd have to hexedit the file, changing the color to transparent... don't know if it would even work. There are lockscreen replacements, like lock bot, possibly some others. Wish there where better options... the ROM in general lacks the basics for most things I want to do... which is why I currently run the desire HD port by gr8gorilla. The ROM has been ported to a lot of phones, so there is quite a bit of mods and themes available.
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Though this works, it doesn't look so good since its transparent and the text overlays whatever is on the first screen. It would be nice if the lockscreen background could be honored by the stock froyo lock. Or at the very least, a solid color or black background.
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yeah i agree, but i do with what i have and enjoy my homescreen, since i have to look at it constantly, even when locked
Could you post the picture that you are using? looks cool
stratax said:
Could you post the picture that you are using? looks cool
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Could some one port this over to the EVO 3D?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339007
Hmmm I wasn't even aware you could theme sense 3.5 yet
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I'm almost done making my own, for sense 3.0. Look for it in the themes sub forum soon.
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you can change the system ui and some framework colors just not the rosie apk but all i want is my status bar to be ics blue I can do the rest I can't find icons to use in those two apks
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you can change the system ui and some framework colors just not the rosie apk but all i want is my status bar to be ics blue I can do the rest I can't find icons to use in those two apks
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oh haha I didn't even realize this was your thread, the same person that messaged me. But maybe so you could get exactly what you want you could try out the UOT Kitchen.
please guide me
how i use diffrent theme in my atrix 4g ??
thanks all
fire159 said:
please guide me
how i use diffrent theme in my atrix 4g ??
thanks all
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Pick a theme you like and ask in that thread if it's compatible with whatever rom you are using!
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fire159 said:
please guide me
how i use diffrent theme in my atrix 4g ??
thanks all
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CM7 theme?? If so, install it and use Theme Chooser to enable it.
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Would it be possible to install a theme without theme chooser ?
Atrix_Owner said:
Would it be possible to install a theme without theme chooser ?
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For CM7??? Yeah it's possible, but time consuming as hell. You have to pull the framework-res & systemui apks, decompile replace/add what you want, recompile, and then flash. Also, any apps or things like the phone/contacts menu, settings menu, etc. you would also have to manually edit.
That's why theme Chooser is so nice, you make all your changes in a single apk file.
I usually start with a theme I like, then decompie it & customize it as I see fit.
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For CM7??? Yeah it's possible, but time consuming as hell. You have to pull the framework-res & systemui apks, decompile replace/add what you want, recompile, and then flash. Also, any apps or things like the phone/contacts menu, settings menu, etc. you would also have to manually edit.
That's why theme Chooser is so nice, you make all your changes in a single apk file.
I usually start with a theme I like, then decompie it & customize it as I see fit.
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I see. Let's say that I have applied a theme using theme chooser in cm7, do I still need theme chooser in my phone after that? I like to remove as much as possible from the pre-installed apks that come with cm7. Once the theme is applied, I guess theme chooser isn't needed?
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I see. Let's say that I have applied a theme using theme chooser in cm7, do I still need theme chooser in my phone after that? I like to remove as much as possible from the pre-installed apks that come with cm7. Once the theme is applied, I guess theme chooser isn't needed?
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CM7 theme?? If so, install it and use Theme Chooser to enable it.
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i use 2.3.4 orginal in my atrix 4g mb860
my phone is root / but i dont unlock boot loader cuse i love this current rom .
and im waiting for android 4
so can i change theme in my phone !?
thx for help
fire159 said:
i use 2.3.4 orginal in my atrix 4g mb860
my phone is root / but i dont unlock boot loader cuse i love this current rom .
and im waiting for android 4
so can i change theme in my phone !?
thx for help
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If you are running stock rom the answer is no.
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maulich said:
If you are running stock rom the answer is no.
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i find it myself
just instal miuisp launcher and in this launcher we can select diffrent theme or lock screen .
for example now i use iphone hd theme and ........
So I've been searching xda for some type of flashable addon for a clear transparent rosie or minimal at best, but can't seem to find anything. Anyone have any advice? Or would the best bet be to install a launcher (launcher pro, ade) that would better support customization. Currently running newest OTA stock cuz I just wanted a stable ROM, may have to flash something new since I've had this one awhile.
Thanks
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You may find a skin that has the Rosie transparent. Look at the skins available and see what you can find. Other than that you could learn to theme it yourself. A transparent Rosie is actually quite easy to reproduce once you get the right tools
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So what are the right tools?
josh90265 said:
So what are the right tools?
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M10 tools, Gimp or PhotoShop
Apktool,
I want to be just like you when I decide to grow up!
I have searched with no success for this topic, so here it goes:
How can I make/edit Sense 4 themes? I notice Joelz (or whoever does his themes) and Newtoroot both have custom themes (as well as the built in HTC themes) in their roms, how can I go about making my own? I assume all you're really doing is changing variables for the colors in the UI and certain widgets, and changing default theme wallpapers, right?
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They're changing the skins. Until a new m10 tool is released those files can't be changed
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x70xchallengerx said:
I have searched with no success for this topic, so here it goes:
How can I make/edit Sense 4 themes? I notice Joelz (or whoever does his themes) and Newtoroot both have custom themes (as well as the built in HTC themes) in their roms, how can I go about making my own? I assume all you're really doing is changing variables for the colors in the UI and certain widgets, and changing default theme wallpapers, right?
Thanks XDA
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There is quite you can do that doesn't involve skin images. and m10 code can be modified just not the images.
The problem is some apks won't decompile but many can
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fernando sor said:
There is quite you can do that doesn't involve skin images. and m10 code can be modified just not the images.
The problem is some apks won't decompile but many can
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Just wanted to say you are awesome at what you do sir