I was looking for a "how to guide" on how to make themes for the app, but I did`nt come across any here.
So is there some sort of template or guide somewhere that lads like me can use in order to make some themes for the app, cheers.
there is a video guide m8 probably the easiest way to do it is to download a theme and get used to changing things around to how you want them ie change the wallpaper,icons etc
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there is a video guide m8 probably the easiest way to do it is to download a theme and get used to changing things around to how you want them ie change the wallpaper,icons etc
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I know how to change the icons/wallpaper, I just thought was there a certain method to go about making themes for it...
mloc33 said:
I know how to change the icons/wallpaper, I just thought was there a certain method to go about making themes for it...
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Try out the MyColorScreen YouTube channel. We've added a Themer playlist where we are adding more and more videos to help users with Themer.
Here is the link: http://bit.ly/1eDDcz9
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Try out the MyColorScreen YouTube channel. We've added a Themer playlist where we are adding more and more videos to help users with Themer.
Here is the link: http://bit.ly/1eDDcz9
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Excellent, thank you very much!!
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Excellent, thank you very much!!
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Let us know if you'd like to see any more types of tutorials for Themer. We're always open to suggestions
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Let us know if you'd like to see any more types of tutorials for Themer. We're always open to suggestions
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Will do!
I'm having problems with themes, some of the widgets are not aligned properly, I try to do it manually but is not working, I just recently moved to SlimBean from Omega, no problems on Omega, I guess it's the DPI SlimBean uses, should I go to the next bigger DPI?
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Try out the MyColorScreen YouTube channel. We've added a Themer playlist where we are adding more and more videos to help users with Themer.
Thankyou! Helped me also
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I'm having problems with themes, some of the widgets are not aligned properly, I try to do it manually but is not working, I just recently moved to SlimBean from Omega, no problems on Omega, I guess it's the DPI SlimBean uses, should I go to the next bigger DPI?
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Chances are it's DPI issues, Themer was designed to work only on stock DPI as well as the supported resolution. We will consider changing this in the future though.
Any chance for a more advanced tutorial?
I am sure Themer got so much to offer that wasn't cleared on the previous tutorial
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Any chance for a more advanced tutorial?
I am sure Themer got so much to offer that wasn't cleared on the previous tutorial
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What more would you like to see?
I'm trying to make my own theme, I've my wallpapers in place, but I can't find the everything widget option to get started adding widgets?
I only see add shortcuts and apps, but I want to be able to resize or at least have bigger widgets..
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I'm trying to make my own theme, I've my wallpapers in place, but I can't find the everything widget option to get started adding widgets?
I only see add shortcuts and apps, but I want to be able to resize or at least have bigger widgets..
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Maybe this will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4sxSKDjT9c
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Maybe this will help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4sxSKDjT9c
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You know what, I've already seen that video, it never dawned on me to go to the widgets, cheers man.
One more thing, my theme is based on chrome , so can I add my own weather icons and text in the same chrome?
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mloc33 said:
You know what, I've already seen that video, it never dawned on me to go to the widgets, cheers man.
One more thing, my theme is based on chrome , so can I add my own weather icons and text in the same chrome?
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Watch this video, I think it'll answer your question http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKvKzlMT0jE
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Watch this video, I think it'll answer your question http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKvKzlMT0jE
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YES! That tut did the trick, thank you, I`ve another question, would it be possible to add the custom text as chrome, I`m fairly handy with Photoshop, can I make my own font and style, then add it in Themer?
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YES! That tut did the trick, thank you, I`ve another question, would it be possible to add the custom text as chrome, I`m fairly handy with Photoshop, can I make my own font and style, then add it in Themer?
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If you can make a .ttf file then yes just add the .ttf file you make to MyColorScreen-Themer-EverythingWidget-CustomFont
Then you will see any .ttf files you add in fonts on themer
All the best
Moley
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I`ve given up on the custom font for now, thanks for the info though.
I`m trying to set up a badge foe my signature, link to MyColorScreen, how do I do that?
Edit: I managed to get a temp badge up, also my theme seems to be up, but on the preview screen on MyColorScreen, the default screen is the left home screen, how do I get it to be the main or middle home?
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I`ve given up on the custom font for now, thanks for the info though.
I`m trying to set up a badge foe my signature, link to MyColorScreen, how do I do that?
Edit: I managed to get a temp badge up, also my theme seems to be up, but on the preview screen on MyColorScreen, the default screen is the left home screen, how do I get it to be the main or middle home?
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To set screen 2 or any other long press home screen when widget's are locked and select +/- home screen there you will find 2 columns 1 for number of home screens and 1 to select which is the default home screen.
IE: for a 3 page theme and default screen as 2 it would look like in my screen shot
All the best
Moley
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Here is the final video! I hope this allows everyone to start theming like crazy!
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Use Camtasia for screencasting.
Sent from outer space!
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Thanks! I will take a look at that program
ok finally someone did a tutorial!
but can you be more specif on which files to resize and which to not bcoz you stated in your blog that you dont need to resize all the pngs....
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ok finally someone did a tutorial!
but can you be more specif on which files to resize and which to not bcoz you stated in your blog that you dont need to resize all the pngs....
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Hey Rahul,
You don't have to resize any images to be honest. But I usually only resize the power menu icons to 24x24 so that they're all the same size. Also the notification bar icons to the same size, 16x16 or 8x8, because otherwise some icons look huge in comparison to others.
For instance, the gps icon should be the same size as the battery icon. Do you know what I mean?
^ok....
Can you also suggest tools for resize
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Here you guys go! This is a simple guide to porting a theme. I am creating a video to go along with this, but I've been having trouble with Fraps atm... Rudolf I'm trying as hard as I can to get you the video! I swear
http://francoforr.blogspot.com/2011/05/porting-theme-to-apk-file-in-android.html
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i can understand mate
But do make a video..And do not edit it,get me the raw file..Cuz many asked me for this tutorial but i cant make one as your a pro in theme making..
I'll Edit the video to its best.
but as some one said above
use Camtasia Best programme to record screens
Ps: Give me a HD video for best results
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i can understand mate
But do make a video..And do not edit it,get me the raw file..Cuz many asked me for this tutorial but i cant make one as your a pro in theme making..
I'll Edit the video to its best.
but as some one said above
use Camtasia Best programme to record screens
Ps: Give me a HD video for best results
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I will have it by the end of tomorrow PROMISE! Since I finally get a day off of work lol. Tonight I'm going to plan the video, and tomorrow make it so I don't have to keep stop & starting the video.
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^ok....
Can you also suggest tools for resize
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I use windows 7 image resizer powertoy
http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/
It's the easiest and most convenient way to resize images. You can also do batch resizes with this tool.
Raw video:
http://www.mediafire.com/?0k6n8u5cqq0lrit
Rudolf is going to work wonders to it i'm sure
Done
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That's beautiful man! You really did an amazing job!
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That's beautiful man! You really did an amazing job!
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thanks
the raw(main) work was yours
How can i change font color in menu...
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How can i change font color in menu...
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Sorry for the slow reply. I've been on vacation since Thursday afternoon. What ROM are you currently using?
That screenshot looks like it was from an earlier version of the minimal matte theme. I would suggest using the newest 2.0 and see if that fixes it!
If not let me know and I will check into that for you!
You are great guys, i know there are a lot of forums where you can find everything step by step but nothing can be better for newbies than a wellmade video
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You are great guys, i know there are a lot of forums where you can find everything step by step but nothing can be better for newbies than a wellmade video
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Thanks for the support!
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Sorry for the slow reply. I've been on vacation since Thursday afternoon. What ROM are you currently using?
That screenshot looks like it was from an earlier version of the minimal matte theme. I would suggest using the newest 2.0 and see if that fixes it!
If not let me know and I will check into that for you!
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No it minimal matte 2.0(but the wallpaper's from 1.3)
menu popup was black with white text by default,tried to change it to white(copied the .png files from blue matte theme)
but could'nt figure out how to change the text color...
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No it minimal matte 2.0(but the wallpaper's from 1.3)
menu popup was black with white text by default,tried to change it to white(copied the .png files from blue matte theme)
but could'nt figure out how to change the text color...
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I was always thought that the text color is within the actual ROM itself. Let me ask Lestat if it's within the framework apk file though.
What ROM are you using?
@barqers
Could you add the video to first post?
As the first post seems to be outdated.."It still has i will get the video to rudolf..etc"
so just edit it if possible n add the video
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@barqers
Could you add the video to first post?
As the first post seems to be outdated.."It still has i will get the video to rudolf..etc"
so just edit it if possible n add the video
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Oh I totally forgot to edit the first post!
My HD Wallpapers Collection 100+
Take a look at my contribution in the "Android Themes Section"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17401539#post17401539
Enjoy
Thanks on the images,. are you going to make more?
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Thanks on the images,. are you going to make more?
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I think I will,, if I see many people interested in it
This is awesome, but I have a quick question. How are you setting the images as your wallpaper? I am trying to use Wallpaper Wizardii, but I can't seem to get the settings right.
How do you set the whole picture as a wallpaper? The Tab keeps making me crop it, losing about 40% of the image :/
AMAZING images btw
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How do you set the whole picture as a wallpaper? The Tab keeps making me crop it, losing about 40% of the image :/
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I've posted an explanation of that here.
It's just how Android operates, so that you are able to scroll between pages on your homescreen.
Thanks!
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thank u very much !!!
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These are great walls man! Keep it up!
Added A New Pack To The Thread
Awesome wallpaper~!! thx a lot~!!
For my wallpapers I go to www.wallbase.net .
Great source for practically millions of wallpapers.
Hi All , this is my first post in Themes and Apps forum , well i came in an idea but i feel that it kinda,,stupid idea but i am sure there will be at least 1 person who liked it anyway lets go :
Requirements :
1-UCCW app , you can find it here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImluLnZpbmVldHNpcm9oaS5jdXN0b213aWRnZXQiXQ..
2-A place on your home screen
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How To :
1- Download and Install UCCW
2-Add a new widget [UCCW 1x1]
3-Wait until you can touch it
4-Touch it then go to "create a new skin"
5-Press on Alpha then make it 0
6-Now choose "Select Option"on the top of the screen and select Hotspots
7-Select Height and make it 550 and Width to 400
8-Now choose HotSpots and go to Apps .. Choose your desired app
9-You are done now dont forget to enable hotspots in the settings of UCCW app
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Video Guide : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvWP6YflZ5k&feature=g-all-lik
Have Fun !
Great idea!
Thx for a guide
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Great idea!
Thx for a guide
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glad you liked it
Nyc bro... I already installed today morning...
Sent From Nokia 1100
Thanks for your support
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OR just replace the icon of a thing you want to disappear with transparent icon. :silly:
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OR just replace the icon of a thing you want to disappear with transparent icon. :silly:
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That depends on the launcher.
I find Widgetsoid is a good app for this.
sent using the xda app!
Ticklefish said:
That depends on the launcher.
I find Widgetsoid is a good app for this.
sent using the xda app!
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yeah i know, but since alot of people use custom launchers that (most of them) support icon changes on homescreen, it's an easier, faster way. just fyi for all people here using i.e. nova that they dont have to go through all of this.
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yeah i know, but since alot of people use custom launchers that (most of them) support icon changes on homescreen, it's an easier, faster way. just fyi for all people here using i.e. nova that they dont have to go through all of this.
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You can say that I did this guide for people who are on Xperia gx launcher as there isn't any transparent icons.
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I just found these on the internet and uploaded them (17.32 MB)
There's an app on the Play Store called Wallpaper Wizardrii that allows you use these on your entire screen.
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I just found these on the internet and uploaded them (17.32 MB)
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Looks like you beat me to it DOC, I just uploaded these from Android Central!!! Pretty nice wallpapers, love the black and whites! Thanks for posting these for everyone.
What sucks is not having ability to use the full wallpaper as the wallpaper...
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But thank you very much for the awesome wallpapers, do you know if there is a way to use a full scale wallpaper? Since it doesn't even need to be square cause sense doesn't scroll with the wallpaper anyways... Like the lock screen wallpaper is what i mean but for the home screen
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What sucks is not having ability to use the full wallpaper as the wallpaper...
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I believe this app lets you do it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twistedapps.wallpaperwizardrii&hl=en
have been wondering about an app that could do this
Just downloaded this app and i can finally put some full pictures on my screen thanks! :highfive:
Thank you, I've been looking for these.
Dude sick thank you!! That works perfectly!
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Thank you these are very nice.
Thanks for the share .
Background box he, best wallpaper setter out there.
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No need for any additional app for setting the background ...
Try setting it via Personalize->Wallpaper->Gallery .. it will give you full screen drag option
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No need for any additional app for setting the background ...
Try setting it via Personalize->Wallpaper->Gallery .. it will give you full screen drag option
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I just tried this and it didn't work for me.
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I just tried this and it didn't work for me.
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Ah .. It works only if you have another third party app ..lol ..talk about irony
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Ah .. It works only if you have another third party app ..lol ..talk about irony
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I don't know how HTC managed to muck this one up.
Greetings!
Tired of the same layout of your home screens? want to try something new?
Well, I present to you my modified home screen - VECTOR UI
All that you need in one homescreen! PLUS a unique combination of widgets and arts!
AVAILABLE IN WHITE AND BLACK VERSIONS
Well, I initially made it for my Xperia Acros S but the ofcourse, I made one for you all to share it!
Tell me if you want to try it and I'll post a tutorial how to do it im just sharing..
The pebble inside the circle serves as the icon, once tapped, it'll open the app as named and
ofcourse, once social networking site's name was tapped, it will open as well
TUTORIAL
TUTORIAL:
You need to be very patient in doing this one.. but it worth it!
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• REQUIRED APPS:
Nova Launcher/Prime – recommended for swipe down to see status bar
Desktop Visualizer
Zooper Widgets
Eye in the Sky widgets
UCCW
Multipicture Live Wallpaper
and a bit patience
If you prefer BLACK : Download the base image from:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbrdcjow96x8vz5/amTEerYVBI#f:BlackFinal copy1.jpg
if your prefer WHITE ownload the base image from:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbrdcjow96x8vz5/amTEerYVBI#f:WhiteFinal copy.jpg
UCCW Battery:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gbrdcjow96x8vz5/tywsIacwNv/bat.uzip
Put it in your SD Card.
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APPLICATION SET-UP/SETTINGS:
NOVA LAUNCHER:
• 12×12 desktop grid
• Hide status bar
• Hide dock/disable
• Gesture down for status bar (optional prime)
• App label = disable/do not show
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Multipicture Live Wallpaper (MPLW)
Menu bar/tap and hold desktop – wall paper – live wall paper.
• Make sure the common settings – Crop/Resize Ratio is FIT TO FULL SCREEN
• Screen 1 settings – picture source – select the file (white or black depends to ur phone)
APPLY WALL PAPER.
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EYE IN THE SKY WIDGETS
• Select the forecast and customize your desire color.
I prefer teal since it matches the font color for text/calls/mail
• It will display the icons of clouds etc… so i made it thinner to hide the clouds
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UCCW – battery/sms/call/mail count
• Download from https://www.dropbox.com/s/hsxcsiycw5mwhj1/bat.uzip
• Copy to /sdcard/UltimateCustomClockWidget folder
• I assume you know how to use it and import as file the uzip file… resize to match/aline with text/calls/Mail
(ask me if you do not know how to use UCCW.. search first)
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DESKTOP VISUALIZER
• Basically, the marbles inside will serve as the app icon.. so we need blank PNG.
download at https://www.dropbox.com/s/gzmnntu3ewb5x75/Copy of blank.png
• Always select 1×1 DeskVis widget and just resize it to fit the icons.
just set up the widgets(do not configure yet to avoid confusion) see image: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8exa8nzsqewttre/tutDV.png
• after polotting, then configure each one, icons will be the BLANK PNG and select the app to launch
• select NONE for the touch effect
• Clear label text/name
• Vibration, select on or system/haptic
do that for all of the DV set ups and lastly..
tap and hold on anywhere (not with the widgets) Nova actions, select APP Drawer.
just fit it near the APP marble and for the icon, select blank as well.
Go to nova settings again and lock desktop to avoid moving invisible DV widgets.
I almost forgot, for zooper widget.. just select the default from the list and modify the location/colors if you want too… recommended to select 5×1 above size.
DONE…
thanks and enjoy.. comment for any help.
DONT FORGET TO HIT IT THANKS! or buy me a BEER lol
Looks simply awesome i would love to have my homescreen like that, so please tell
Mano1982 said:
Looks simply awesome i would love to have my homescreen like that, so please tell
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there you go, my first customer.. instructions in process
waiting you
beautiful
This looks awesome! I'm all for unique looks for my phone. Can't wait to try this out mate.
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Nice, another kabayan
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beautiful
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kdogguk said:
This looks awesome! I'm all for unique looks for my phone. Can't wait to try this out mate.
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Simone said:
Nice, another kabayan
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Thanks Guys...
check SECOND POST... updated it with tutorial.. tell me how i can help & dont forget to hit THANKS
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Thanks Guys...
check SECOND POST... updated it with tutorial.. tell me how i can help & dont forget to hit THANKS
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Looks battery consuming, tol.
Ok, so i have been playing around with this for a few hours now and am stuck on 1 thing.... G-Mail Notification at the top..... How do i make it recognise my account??? All it says for me is "Select Account"
Other than that this looks awesome. I've tweated it slightly with a different clock/weather widget and added a network widget
Still not found out how to sort out my G-Mail problem, but here's my new home screen. Thanks for your tut my friend.
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Simone said:
Looks battery consuming, tol.
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Not really, besides, if you want a new look homescreen then do with your own risk as always
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Ok, so i have been playing around with this for a few hours now and am stuck on 1 thing.... G-Mail Notification at the top..... How do i make it recognise my account??? All it says for me is "Select Account"
Other than that this looks awesome. I've tweated it slightly with a different clock/weather widget and added a network widget
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Still not found out how to sort out my G-Mail problem, but here's my new home screen. Thanks for your tut my friend.
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Great question... tap the UCCW for the battery and select the gmail at focus./ (center button - default was background, so select gmail) then swipe right until you see a button named "account" .. then select your gmail account to display
hope that helps.
Originally Posted by Simone
Looks battery consuming, tol.
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Not really, besides, if you want a new look homescreen then do with your own risk as always
Originally Posted by kdogguk
Ok, so i have been playing around with this for a few hours now and am stuck on 1 thing.... G-Mail Notification at the top..... How do i make it recognise my account??? All it says for me is "Select Account"
Other than that this looks awesome. I've tweated it slightly with a different clock/weather widget and added a network widget
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Originally Posted by kdogguk
Still not found out how to sort out my G-Mail problem, but here's my new home screen. Thanks for your tut my friend.
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Great question... tap the UCCW for the battery and select the gmail at focus./ (center button - default was background, so select gmail) then swipe right until you see a button named "account" .. then select your gmail account to display
hope that helps.
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You star! Thank you. Finally have it working. My fault, I should have learned more about UCCW. Simple solution really :beer:
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kdogguk said:
You star! Thank you. Finally have it working. My fault, I should have learned more about UCCW. Simple solution really :beer:
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Great! Enjoy... planning to make more unique homescreens though
emompong said:
Great! Enjoy... planning to make more unique homescreens though
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As long as you upload them my friend
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kdogguk said:
As long as you upload them my friend
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yeah.. TIP: you can add another set of screen on MPLW and select the other color variant... so you'll have both black and whiite by swiping left ryt
It looks awesome, but I've already wasted so much of my time on making UI tweaks only to lose them when I switch ROMs.
Is there anyway to backup the homescreen settings, so when you flash a new ROM homescreen settings can be restored?
I tried many diff backups and nothing has worked. All I get is blank boxes where the icons were.
Thanks!
@emompong You could use Buzz Launcher to share your homescreen though?
wow looks really awesome!! gonna try ASAP!!