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Has anyone else started theming TWRP? We need some love for the Touchpad.
This one comes from the boys on the Kindle thread. Props to the theme Dev.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423960
Download ui.zip
Mount your SDCARD
Navigate to X:\TWRP\
Make a new folder called “theme”
Move ui.zip into “theme”
Boot into recovery and this will be your default skin.
Trust me, its WAAAAAY better than working without it.
nvm, guess I should test before I speak.
No worries. I was hesitant to try it too. But the basic screen reminded me of my Commodore 64. Your themes are tight by the way.
Confirm, It works
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I saw that too. But, I set it up and it works like a champ on mine.
And another. Made for kindle but looks sweet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423960
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Thanks, it works and looks great on the tp.
Background
I have received a few PMs for information about TWRP and I just figured I would post here.
Basically TWRP is a recovery utility like CWM, but it uses a touchscreen interface instead of the volume rocker, home & power button controls. For more information please refer to the dev thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400649
Personally, I like the TWRP method better overall, but I still use CWM for more complex flashes where devs recommend a specific install process using clockwork. However, rumor has it that CWM may be coming out with a touchscreen UI as well.
The point of this thread was to find out if anyone had created a TWRP theme specifically for the Touchpad. It does not appear that anyone has tried to make art out of the blank canvas yet.
As a fan of Deus Ex Human Revolution game I was trying to theme my Nexus 10 for some time. Using combination of UCCW, live wallpaper (by Makomako) and android theme by Ramazor I’ve almost reached my goal – last thing that wasn’t themed was recovery. Lucky for me TWRP comes with fantastic theming system.
I’ve made theme based on Deus Ex HR game interface for TWPR 2.6.3.0.
It probably won’t work with older versions! I do not recommend using it with any older version than 2.6.3.0!
Features of landscape version (2560x1600):
Menu:
This theme has live main menu on left, which means it is slightly different from stock “page by page” display. In my theme it is possible to jump between different active pages – it will cancel all selected actions and reset variables, though. So, basically it is equal to pressing “Home” and “page” button in stock theme.
Keyboard layout:
Added numeric keyboard
Terminal Command – keyboard shortcuts:
e2fsck - As I’ve had few times problems with restoring backups and my tablet basically froze in recovery mode, I thought it will save me connecting to PC and doing it via ADB. After performing e2fsck on all partitions (usually DATA was most affected) I could restore backups or flash new roms.
It is important to unmount partitions first, otherwise e2fsck will report mounted partition and exit. It could be done either from \Mount menu or another “shortcut” in \Advanced\Terminal command\e2fsck. These “shortcuts” require pressing “ENTER” button on keyboard.
This theme was designed to use on Google Nexus 10 and as such I’ve added only mmcblk0p7, mmcblk0p8, mmcblk0p9 to umount and e2fsck “shortcuts”.
If any one will ever use this theme on any other device, those commands might not work!
CLS button:
If anyone do not like “swipe left to clean” feature, I’ve added CLS button, which cleans typed characters in command line. (CLS is available only in Terminal command window!)
Remove theme:
If one will have any problems with this theme or will get bored with it, it could be removed and recovery will reload stock theme without rebooting recovery. (File will be renamed to “ui_DeusEx.zip” but TWRP won’t load it anyway – to restore it simply rename it back to “ui.zip” and reload theme).
Portrait version (768x1280, 720x1280, 1200x1920):
Remove theme option (as above).
It was tested by me on Google Nexus 4 phone and Google Nexus 10 tablet. It should work on any device with the same screen resolution.
Theme comes in 2 color variants: orange (Deus Ex) and holo (I rather should say: “holo-ish”).
As files are quite big, please verify checksum after download.
Installation:
Download selected version, verify checksum, rename file to ui.zip, copy via file manager or adb push to /sdcard/TWRP/theme/
Disclaimer
Theme was tested only by me as far as I could and I didn't have any problems with it but I do not take any responsibility for any data loss or other damage. Use it on your own risk!
I will appreciate feedback. I can respond to questions\queries on evenings as I’m working and do not have too much spare time.
UPDATE 1:
Theme now supports TWRP 2.6.0.0.
UPDATE 2:
Removed confirmation windows from Power Menu actions (restored stock function: "No OS installed!" warning message in case of no data on /system partition) - thanks to Nezorflame for pointing it out
Added "(sort of) Holo colors" variant - thanks to halrulez for suggestion
Holo colors: basically only orange color has been replaced with light blue plus new background image to match it.
UPDATE 3:
It's actually a small correction on both themes. I left mount USB storage with disabled condition and it was shown even on devices without that function (i.e. Nexus 10), I'm sorry!
UPDATE 4:
Another detail that I missed previously was corrected (one of consoles windows was slightly adjusted) , added "Inject TWRP" and "Re-inject TWRP" options (it will be visible on supported devices, I can't see it on my both Nexuses). Added phone (portrait) versions.
UPDATE 5:
- Added 1200x1980 pix version (portrait), file has upscaled bitmaps and that bloated it up to 10MB. I do not want to re-make any of the images because it would take a lot of time (which I do not have right now), sorry.
- 1200x1980 version has different keyboard (removed keyboard background, highlighted buttons)
- All portrait themes were updated to TWRP 2.6.3.0. Landscape is still for TWRP 2.6.0.0, I was too focused on fixing portrait versions and completely forgot to update it, sorry! I'll do it ASAP.
- All portrait files can be found on my dropbox folder, link below.
UPDATE 6:
- All themes (lanscape and portrait) are now compatible with TWRP 2.3.6.0.
- In landscape theme Settings menu items were slightly rearranged.
UPDATE 7:
- Fixed "Copy" button position in 768x1280 themes (both variants)
- Fixed "File" icon not showing up in 768x1280 themes (both variants)
UPDATE 8:
- Added MultiROM support for 768p themes (Nexus 4)
- Added "restoreDeusEx.zip" file for restoring theme after use /ADVANCED/Theme tools/Rename theme file option: file can be flashed from stock theme (or any other) but will overwrite any existing ui.zip in Theme folder.
- Added batch "ADB_DE_push.bat" file for simpler theme install: just copy whole selected folder on your PC and run ADB_DE_push.bat file. Along with "ui.zip", "restoreDeusEx.zip" will be copied to /sdcard/TWRP/theme (folder will be created if there isn't one already).
UPDATE 9:
Themes for 768p, 720p, 1080p (portrait) devices as well as Nexus 10 (landscape) are now updated to TWRP 2.7.0.0 (that includes small changes to Settings page). MultiROM version will follow soon.
(I do not have Nexus 7 (flo) on me at the moment, so I wasn't able to test it properly)
Important!
Sorry guys, look's like it will gonna take some more time to fix phone themes - I'm removing them for time being.
I hope I'll be able to make it work.
Please stop use it for your devices safety!
Files were fixed as far as I could - no one reported any problems, neither I had any, so I can assume, that everything is fine.
If anyone will have any problems with theme, please post details and I'll try to fix it.
There are some issues with TWRP 2.6.3.1 on Nexus 10 at least with ROMs based on CM (partition problems, freezes).
These are not theme related and I can't fix it. I recommend not to upgrade TWRP now, please wait for at least 2.3.6.2 version.
I do not intend to produce any other versions for different devices.
But feel free to do it yourself, just keep my nick in xml.file
Information:
There is no chance I'll be able to make updates to MultiROM version or any other version of theme. I simply do not have time and I need to focus on other things right now Sorry!
I'd like to thank all of you for support and all help that you've given me!
If anyone wants to take over please let me know - I can share source files in PSD format.
Below you can find link to all the PSD files, feel free to use them. Please read info.txt. Good luck!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1b3kqiijornl95o/AAClEBfnw2Ky8gTvGsmScgsha
I do not take responsibility for any moded/updated theme!
Download:
All files could be found on my dropbox folder:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hemfcd28oz1qtaq/0Xe8ZQUxwb
Checksums for all files can be found in checksums.txt file.
Please always verify checksums after downloading theme files!
Wow.
Beautiful theme.
Will give it a try. Thx!
Even though I don't follow the Deus Ex franchise, I can say that this looks absolutely cracking!
Will try this on the first thing when I get some free time with my N10 tomorrow.
Thanks! I forgot to mention that there are two sliders - one you can see on lockscreen preview in first post, other is bigger and thing that should be touched/swiped is that light blue cube on the left. It sounds a bit cryptic but you'll get it when you'll see it.
I removed a prior theme I had from the TWRP theme folder and replaced with this theme. Upon reboot recovery all I get is reboots to the TWRP loading screen. The loading screen is the prior theme though so it seems like its still trying to load the older theme that I removed and replaced with this theme.Any help or do I need to reflash. Not a big deal since I want to try the new 4.3 Factory anyway. Since I cant get into TWRP Recovery it seems I'll have to go back to stock and start over.
Dude I totally love this theme. Took TWRP to a whole new level. Wish the was a good theme for smart launcher to match it.
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Great Theme, e2fsck shortcuts are really handy too :thumbup:
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NICE! I love the Deus Ex HR interface style. Makes me dream of a world where you are just as technological as your computer...
You did a marvellous job there, the theme makes perfect use of the screen!
Could you give me a hint on how I can also get an android framework with solid xhdpi theming?
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I removed a prior theme I had from the TWRP theme folder and replaced with this theme. Upon reboot recovery all I get is reboots to the TWRP loading screen. The loading screen is the prior theme though so it seems like its still trying to load the older theme that I removed and replaced with this theme.Any help or do I need to reflash. Not a big deal since I want to try the new 4.3 Factory anyway. Since I cant get into TWRP Recovery it seems I'll have to go back to stock and start over.
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Sorry to hear that but I'm afraid I can't really help you - it didn't happen to me. You can try to push ui.zip via adb again as adb should be working even with TWRP curtain image stuck on screen. Maybe file was corrupted or something...
halrulez said:
Dude I totally love this theme. Took TWRP to a whole new level. Wish the was a good theme for smart launcher to match it.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks
I'm using these:
theme - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ramazor.theme.freedeax
icons - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.badwolf.grey.deus.ex
live wallpaper - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mako.goldlite
plus few widgets that I've made for UCCW and it's almost perfect :laugh:
Still, I'd like to see a proper skin for android that would use similar interface...
pingguo said:
NICE! I love the Deus Ex HR interface style. Makes me dream of a world where you are just as technological as your computer...
You did a marvellous job there, the theme makes perfect use of the screen!
Could you give me a hint on how I can also get an android framework with solid xhdpi theming?
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Not really I was able to make TWRP theme as it was quite easy (xml there is simple and hardest thing was creating images). Things you're looking for are way out of my league.
Awesome theme. Now you should make a CM 10 theme using the same theme
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Im using TWRP latest and I cant get it to boot with the theme. ui.zip placed in themes folder but it just boots to the TWRP load screen and stays there.
Sorry to hear that, I can't really help you with that. I do not have any problems with it and nobody else reported any problems.
Does it boot normally without it? Does it work with any other theme for 2.5.0.0? Can you run e2fsck on your sdcard via adb (make backup of your data on other storage before that!)? I've added shortcuts for e2fsck because I had problems with restoring backups but other people reported similar problems with their data or partitions on TWRP 2.5.0.0 (some of them went back to older versions). Can you repack ui.zip and try with it? Last one is a long shot... Otherwise, I do not know what else could be done, sorry.
Hatman41 said:
Awesome theme. Now you should make a CM 10 theme using the same theme
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Have you seen this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673652
Making proper CM theme is beyond my skill, I'm afraid.
Kraliz said:
Sorry to hear that, I can't really help you with that. I do not have any problems with it and nobody else reported any problems.
Does it boot normally without it? Does it work with any other theme for 2.5.0.0? Can you run e2fsck on your sdcard via adb (make backup of your data on other storage before that!)? I've added shortcuts for e2fsck because I had problems with restoring backups but other people reported similar problems with their data or partitions on TWRP 2.5.0.0 (some of them went back to older versions). Can you repack ui.zip and try with it? Last one is a long shot... Otherwise, I do not know what else could be done, sorry.
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Neva mind for some reason it didn't download the whole theme. I re downloaded and it worked. Looks really nice but seems slower...best theme i'm seen so far though. Thanks.
momulah said:
Neva mind for some reason it didn't download the whole theme. I re downloaded and it worked. Looks really nice but seems slower...best theme i'm seen so far though. Thanks.
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Great! :good:
Kraliz said:
Great! :good:
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It even works fine with 2.6 guys
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halrulez said:
It even works fine with 2.6 guys
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Thanks, good to know. I've updated TWRP on my tablet and I'll check for any changes in stock theme later.
Kraliz said:
Thanks, good to know. I've updated TWRP on my tablet and I'll check for any changes in stock theme later.
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Would this be awesome if it had the holo colors instead on the orange. I love it the way it is don't get me wrong. Any chance for different colors?
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Like in thread - it is possible? If yes, tell me how. :s
EDIT: I dont have MTK device.
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Please, be more precise - you will port CWM (or any other recovery) without it's source code or without device source code?
If the second option - http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-clockworkmod-recovery-to-a-new-device
i do not have computer for build CWM from source, and i do not have device source code. I want port CWM using notepad++, copy paste files etc using Image Kitchen. It is possible?
Send me your boot.img and I will build it with the following guide http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-clockworkmod-recovery-to-a-new-device
E: You should also look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36162245&postcount=2
It may be impossible to port without it.
here is my boot img
mrjabol61 said:
Send me your boot.img and I will build it with the following guide http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-clockworkmod-recovery-to-a-new-device
E: You should also look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36162245&postcount=2
It may be impossible to port without it.
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can you port for my device too?
screen resolution 5 inches, 1920x1080
ram 2gb
cpu mtk6754, also 16mb is the max size for the recovery... i would be good with cwm but if possible twrp then or maybe both (so i can test and see if they both work or maybe only 1 will work...)
boot.img ---- https://www.dropbox.com/s/svlew2yx56d2ium/boot.img?dl=0
stock recovery ---- vhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/cbs79xkaefuq0sy/recovery.img?dl=0
Ruben Craveiro said:
can you port for my device too?
screen resolution 5 inches, 1920x1080
ram 2gb
cpu mtk6754, also 16mb is the max size for the recovery... i would be good with cwm but if possible twrp then or maybe both (so i can test and see if they both work or maybe only 1 will work...)
boot.img ---- https://www.dropbox.com/s/svlew2yx56d2ium/boot.img?dl=0
stock recovery ---- vhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/cbs79xkaefuq0sy/recovery.img?dl=0
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I am really sorry but I don't have Linux installed at the moment
I have a doubt. If I have two devices (Both using MT6753) with all same hardware but have different Display Resolution(1 with Full HD display (1080p) & other with HD Display) & the HD display device has android M available but full HD one does not, what & where should I make the change in the Marshmallow rom in the HD device to make it work with my Full HD device?
I did flash that rom in the fhd device. The OS is booting up but without any display. Even touch is working as I can hear the touch tone,
I've been looking hard for this kind of mod for the Moto X Play all around the web and managed to find a cool 'dedicated' bootanimation for Moto X Play along with matching logo.bin... At least, that's what they say at the site I've found it. Already flashed logo.bin successfully, although bootanimation is a whole different story. First, it is not an mp4 bootanimation; instead, it's the more usual PNG image sort, more popular and commonly found on most other device brands. Since this site states it is for Moto X Play, I just went all the way and installed it as usual (ES file explorer is my choice). Rebooted and the new bootanimation started to play normally for a few seconds, then, well... it got stuck. Even though I have TWRP installed, I wasn't able to find a way to go back to stock, so ended up restoring nandroid backup. Now I'm trying to figure out what happened. My first thought is that the bootanimation is too heavy and long (47MB and more than 800 images!!!) So I'm in the process of making it lighter and shorter as possible. My second thought, is that the new bootanimation has only a part0, no loop. I'm fixing that too (is not the first time I deal with bootanimations). My third thought is that this device boots really fast (faster than any other device I had) and such a pace just conflicts with such a big bootanimation. And my fourth thought is that the device system is simply not compatible with PNG bootanimations. So, before I try my customized-custom bootanimation again: is any of my thoughts right? How I can make a PNG bootanimation to work flawlessly right on the Moto X Play? Since it worked for a few seconds, the answer might possibly and positively be yes, but... how? I will hate to restore again just because a bootanimation... Here's the logo.bin, and unchanged bootanimation in question. In case you want to take a look..
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5es3rzyisyxrwlh/AAC4DOtolBGeD804z6m7_9mla/bootanimation1080p.zip?dl=0
Adjusting Screen Resolution:
Isn't there a way to adjust screen size or resolution, I feel the default image on the desktop gets cut at the bottom and was curious to see if I can play with resolution like we used to do on a windows desktop where we also adjust the icon sizes!!?
I used the DPI= kernel option for Remix OS. Without it I couldn't see my screen because it is 4k resolution, needed a magnifying glass. Think there are some apps in the play store that will allow you to adjust this. Not sure if they require root though. Now I am curious..........
Checked the Play Store and the DPI changer apps do require root.
erickh said:
I used the DPI= kernel option for Remix OS. Without it I couldn't see my screen because it is 4k resolution, needed a magnifying glass. Think there are some apps in the play store that will allow you to adjust this. Not sure if they require root though. Now I am curious..........
Checked the Play Store and the DPI changer apps do require root.
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thanks very useful insight!
Hi Sany,
If you want a little more information on the subject you can go here http://technicalcultivation.weebly.com/android . I wrote a short article on the subject of changing your DPI on Android.
erickh said:
Hi Sany,
If you want a little more information on the subject you can go here http://technicalcultivation.weebly.com/android . I wrote a short article on the subject of changing your DPI on Android.
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Your article is wrong you can set the resolution on android; via wm ie wm size 1204x768 and you can set dpi with wm density 140; and these don't require root afaik.
Thanks for the info, i'll look into it and update.
Alt+F1 to open the command console
wm density (dpi here), then enter
wm size (resolution here), then enter
Alt+F7 to close command window
(Note : This is very experimental. Be very cautious doing it inside open applications as well, and it does persist through reboots. You can easily muck up your display settings, and be forced into reinstalling a new data partition/full install, and it DOES have bearing on open applications, often leading into boot loops per few minutes).
HypoTurtle said:
Your article is wrong you can set the resolution on android; via wm ie wm size 1204x768 and you can set dpi with wm density 140; and these don't require root afaik.
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How can I access those commands, wm size or wm density ??
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How can I access those commands, wm size or wm density ??
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See post above.
Zeronomous said:
Alt+F1 to open the command console
wm density (dpi here), then enter
wm size (resolution here), then enter
Alt+F7 to close command window
(Note : This is very experimental. Be very cautious doing it inside open applications as well, and it does persist through reboots. You can easily muck up your display settings, and be forced into reinstalling a new data partition/full install, and it DOES have bearing on open applications, often leading into boot loops per few minutes).
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Hello,
I get a permission error (java.lang.SecurityExcpetion: must hold permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS) if i use this command.
Do I have to root Remix OS for it?
G-DaX said:
Hello,
I get a permission error (java.lang.SecurityExcpetion: must hold permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS) if i use this command.
Do I have to root Remix OS for it?
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I have the same error.
what should be done?
If you have installed GRUB, you can edit the start line (first tab, then follow the instructions so you can 'e' edit)
For an interactive choice you can add vga=ask, that will give an overview of the available modes.
If you want to add it permanently, you'll have to modify grub/menu.lst (using a live linux CD or so) and add vga=<your mode in decimal>
Only caveat is that vga=ask shows the mode in hex and you have to add it in decimal to menu.lst
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If you have installed GRUB, you can edit the start line (first tab, then follow the instructions so you can 'e' edit)
For an interactive choice you can add vga=ask, that will give an overview of the available modes.
If you want to add it permanently, you'll have to modify grub/menu.lst (using a live linux CD or so) and add vga=<your mode in decimal>
Only caveat is that vga=ask shows the mode in hex and you have to add it in decimal to menu.lst
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and there is some or team to flip the image from portrait to landscape?