I've downloaded and applied a few themes from this thread (applied via cm7 Theme Chooser), but for some reason the themes only change the phone's appearance partially. In the screenshots for example, you've got a new lockscreen, the market is different and the main dock is a different colour. But when I apply these themes, none of those change, nor do I know how to change them. No option to do so in the settings of ADW nor CM7 menu...
Am I doing something wrong?
FnH84 said:
I've downloaded and applied a few themes from this thread (applied via cm7 Theme Chooser), but for some reason the themes only change the phone's appearance partially. In the screenshots for example, you've got a new lockscreen, the market is different and the main dock is a different colour. But when I apply these themes, none of those change, nor do I know how to change them. No option to do so in the settings of ADW nor CM7 menu...
Am I doing something wrong?
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you should look thru the post the lock screen changes are usually zip files and wont work cause they are mdpi and i think we are hdpi you can reaserch it im pretty sure but i could be wrong thats also why the rest of the themes dont work if you want to ask you should ask the thread you pulled the themes from
Try to make a reboot after aplying a theme. Mine are all working great.
dislplin01 said:
you should look thru the post the lock screen changes are usually zip files and wont work cause they are mdpi and i think we are hdpi you can reaserch it im pretty sure but i could be wrong thats also why the rest of the themes dont work if you want to ask you should ask the thread you pulled the themes from
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No, I think our device is mdpi, because hdpi themes don't work. I also tried to reboot but it didn't help... I dunno...
Eh...
- first of all, reboot is required after changing themes, unless you use Notification Restart app
- second, this device is MDPI obviously, Google it
- additional mods, such as the lockscreen, do require patching of framework via MetaMorph or ZipThemer. This can only be done on deodexed ROMs. mik's ROM is not deodexed by default, you need to deodex and reflash it yourself.
doktornotor said:
Eh...
- first of all, reboot is required after changing themes, unless you use Notification Restart app
- second, this device is MDPI obviously, Google it
- additional mods, such as the lockscreen, do require patching of framework via MetaMorph or ZipThemer. This can only be done on deodexed ROMs. mik's ROM is not deodexed by default, you need to deodex and reflash it yourself.
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1. I use notification restart app.
2. Isn't that what I just said?
2. I didn't know that, but I have already used MetaMorph to change the lockscreen.
FnH84 said:
2. I didn't know that, but I have already used MetaMorph to change the lockscreen.
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Well, that obviously will not work correctly, as explained. Best case it will bail out, worst case it will mess up the files.
P.S. I sincerely do NOT advise to use the MetaMorph app, since it does not backup anything, and the way it patches and "reboots" the device is just a nice WTF. ZipThemer is way safer and way more controllable.
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Well, that obviously will not work correctly, as explained. Best case it will bail out, worst case it will mess up the files.
P.S. I sincerely do NOT advise to use the MetaMorph app, since it does not backup anything, and the way it patches and "reboots" the device is just a nice WTF. ZipThemer is way safer and way more controllable.
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Well as I understand it only messes with the lockscreen files, so even if someone manages to mess everything up with it, it's easy to fix.
But thanks, I'll try ZipThemer instead
FnH84 said:
Well as I understand it only messes with the lockscreen files, so even if someone manages to mess everything up with it, it's easy to fix.
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It can mess up anything from framework-res.apk to SystemUI.apk to Phone.apk to overwriting your system fonts (big thumbs down to Android font "management") and even more - all depending on the scope of customization done in the mod.
ZipThemer:
1/ Shows you exactly which files will be modified.
2/ Makes a flashable backup of them.
3/ Makes a flashable ZIP for the mod.
4/ Does not half-reboot your device, making you wonder WTH is going on.
I know it seems like such a noob question, but I am a noob to the EVO 3D and I have tried a couple times to download and install a couple themes and cannot figure out what to do. I have installed a couple themes via the .apk but there are a couple that have icons and other things that I want. Can anyone coach me on how to do this? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
arkcain said:
I know it seems like such a noob question, but I am a noob to the EVO 3D and I have tried a couple times to download and install a couple themes and cannot figure out what to do. I have installed a couple themes via the .apk but there are a couple that have icons and other things that I want. Can anyone coach me on how to do this? Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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The Theme will only change the colors of anything that is stock HTC. Some of the screenshots you see for the themes on here also have root which allows you to download what is called a ROM that allows you to change all of the settings such as the notification bar at the top and settings along those lines.
What icons are you talking about?
This is for the twrp recovery. I don't use cwm.
First make sure the theme is compatible with your rom. Second download the theme and place it on your sd and remember what folder its in. If you don't move it the theme should be located in sdcard\download folder. Next power your phone down. Then boot into recovery. Then make a nand backup of your rom incase something gets screwed up. Or if you have a good nand already made then skip that step but I highly recommend it. Next in twrp choose the "wipe" selection, then wipe cache and davlik cache. Then go back to the main menu. Then choose the "install zip" selection. Then using the volume rocker scroll down to your \download folder. Once you have it highlighted press the top power button to access the folder. Then find the zip you download "the theme" and highlight it, then press power to flash the zip. When done go back to the main menu and choose reboot system. You should boot up and see your new theme applied. Hope this helps. Take in mind you have to be rooted and running a custom rom or have the stock rom rooted. Keep in mind what version of sense your running as well because 2.3.3 themes won't work on 2.3.4 roms and vice versa, the same goes for add on's as well.
Pm me or reply here if you run into any obstacles trying to flash a theme. Good luck.
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Hello, this is my first post. I have been trying to customize my Droid DNA, and it seems whenever I edit a system file, it doesn't stick after a reboot.
For example, I renamed HTCLockScreen.apk to HTCLockScreen.bak in /system/apps and it will allow me to use the vanilla lockscreen if I do a hot reboot but once I do a full reboot it goes back to using the HTC one. Also, if I try to edit the build.proc, nothing ever sticks. I am rooted running UKB rom, stock kernel.
Any advice? I am pretty new to this. This is my first android device. Thanks guys!
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Hello, this is my first post. I have been trying to customize my Droid DNA, and it seems whenever I edit a system file, it doesn't stick after a reboot.
For example, I renamed HTCLockScreen.apk to HTCLockScreen.bak in /system/apps and it will allow me to use the vanilla lockscreen if I do a hot reboot but once I do a full reboot it goes back to using the HTC one. Also, if I try to edit the build.proc, nothing ever sticks. I am rooted running UKB rom, stock kernel.
Any advice? I am pretty new to this. This is my first android device. Thanks guys!
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Flash this kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35845214
Welcome to the DNA forums!
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
You need to use one of DSB's kernels that allows you to write to the system, otherwise changes won't stick.
Thanks a bunch guys! I looked around with custom kernels before, what other benefits are there to using one over the stock one?
Hi all.
When I unlock the device, there is only a beautifull black screen because I uninstaled some default amazon stuff(I thought it was not so important files).
The kindle fire is already rooted and safestrap is already working, but I couldn't make any custom rom work yet. I gess is due stock firmware version. Gapps are working too. I tried unsuccesfuly via google play to install something.
As solutions I thought about sideload (I don't know exactly what) or solve this by making start settings on startup to reinstall the default firmware.,or renaming general settings file instead the locksreen one. Even including this into "recent content" may fix it.
I don't know if there is a better solution, or how to make this.
Thank you for your help.
Hello, I was trying to install some substratum themes specific to emui according to the ones that I downloaded from Play store, anyway, everything is good until starts to create layers, just shows the message about creating the layer, and the bar never advance, just keeps in the same point forever.
Does anyone know how to fix this?, I tried reverting back to stock theme (from themes) first and then trying to install from substratum, but didn't work.
Thanks in advance =)
up on this. Having same issue on honor play