Hi, by touring this thread I saw a couple of conversations that you guys want a Dark theme that doesn't compromise on anything like icons, stock colors etcetera, so I edited my S8 dark theme from S7 edge thread and make a version for this device.
It's just a basic theme with the main purpose is to make light backgrounds to dark.
Like stock each system app have their own Primary color to them, so expect the Phone app to be Green, Messaging App to be Yellow-orange, Settings App to be blue and so on which you cannot find on any theme from the store
CHANGELOG
(BLACKv3 update -recent)
-Brings back black colored nav bar for all 3rd party apps
(fix for recent Samsung nav bar update that remove black option for navigation bar color)
-Camera Settings blackout
-Suggested bug fixed from previous version
(BLACK2 update)
-black colored navbar when using STOCK keyboard
-added Email app to the themed assest, 70% blackout
-minor fixes for Messaging and MyFiles app
-much better to see under sunlight or minimum brightness
(DARK update version)
-various fixes for some color inconsistencies on apps
-more polished
-Black version introduced (uninstall dark version before installing black version)
INSTALLATION (unrooted)
1. Enable Developer options in Settings (About device > Software info > press on Build number 7 times or more). Now it should
be visible in the Settings Menu.
2. Download and install the theme. Open the theme store and apply the theme (FREE TRIAL).
3. Close the store, then head to Developer options > Running services > find both Themes/Samsung Themes and STOP BOTH.
Note: MAKE SURE BOTH AREN'T PRESENT IN RUNNING SERVICES ANYMORE AFTERWARDS.
4. Go back to Settings > Apps > Samsung Themes > Storage > CLEAR BOTH DATA & CACHE.
TIP: Use also a Working Package disabler apps that can stop services of THEMES and SAMSUNG THEMES clear also data from it if the method is not working.
Note: The theme will trigger the trial limitation again every after reboot so you need to do the 3rd and 4th instructions again or just make sure its services aren't present in Running Services.
THEME GOT THE SAME SKU, PLEASE INSTALL ONLY ONE APK, YOU CANNOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE VERSION AT THE SAME TIME, UNINSTALL COMPLETELY OLD VERSION BEFORE TRYING THE OTHER ONE
*darknotif version have Dark notification background cards, 3rd party Title Text color cannot be themed that's why you can just barely see it on here. Use at your own risk, sometimes installing and uninstalling it can be buggy just clear cache on storage setting before installing, and restart after if you like to remove it completely.
*for rooted users that's using blacknotifs I suggest you edit your own framework-res.apk. (basic knowledge on using apktool is needed) when decompiled just navigate to res/values/color.xml and look for the line that has "notification_title_text" and change its value to a light color like #fffffffff or #ffc8c8c8, recompile and put it back to your system (via flashable zip or inject it to your rom and reinstall rom) that will make almost all notification title text to white and make black notification cards perfect.
+ "light_navigation_bar_default_bg_color" change its value to #ff000000 for black navigation bars on ANY keyboards you use.
*Theme is untested on actual S8 device so feedback/actual Screenshots are appreciated. enjoy
Nice theme but consider that notifications should be black too...other than that perfect thank you?
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deves000 said:
Nice theme but consider that notifications should be black too...other than that perfect thank you
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"Title Text color" for notifications cannot be themed so you cannot see it on dark background, that's why I leave it like that, but now that you've mention it I'll make a version with black notifications for anyone who can bare with it.
update to follow..
Ok Just try it ty
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envy~ said:
Hi, by touring this thread I saw a couple of conversations that you guys want a Dark theme that doesn't compromise on anything like icons, stock colors etcetera, so I edited my S8 dark theme from S7 edge thread and make a version for this device.
It's just a basic theme with the main purpose is to make light backgrounds to dark.
Like stock each system app have their own Primary color to them, so expect the Phone app to be Green, Messaging App to be Yellow-orange, Settings App to be blue and so on which you cannot found on any theme from the store
INSTALLATION (unrooted)
1. Enable Developer options in Settings (About device > Software info > press on Build number 7 times or more). Now it should
be visible in the Settings Menu.
2. Download and install the theme. Open the theme store and apply the theme (FREE TRIAL).
3. Close the store, then head to Developer options > Running services > find both Themes/Samsung Themes and STOP BOTH.
Note: MAKE SURE BOTH AREN'T PRESENT IN RUNNING SERVICES ANYMORE AFTERWARDS.
4. Go back to Settings > Apps > Samsung Themes > Storage > CLEAR BOTH DATA & CACHE.
That's it. The theme is applied permanently and there is no need for a 3rd-party app like PDP.
Note: The theme will still be applied even after you restart your device, just don't open the Theme store and make sure its services aren't present in Running Services.
Theme is untested on actual S8 device so feedback/actual Screenshots are appreciated. enjoy
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Salamat :good:
v0ne said:
Salamat :good:
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SS boss
envy~ said:
SS boss
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It revert back to stock white after reboot.
v0ne said:
It revert back to stock white after reboot.
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follow the given instructions carefully. ?
v0ne said:
It revert back to stock white after reboot.
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Go to data>overlays>jsonfiles>trialjson. Move the files inside that folder to data>overlays>jsonfiles>userjson
Once done proceed to data>overlays>preferences and set ThemeDatabase.db as read only.
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Go to data>overlays>jsonfiles>trialjson. Move the files inside that folder to data>overlays>jsonfiles>userjson
Once done proceed to data>overlays>preferences and set ThemeDatabase.db as read only.
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How to change to read only? Thanks
Something I just noticed... Is there any way to change white color of navigation bar to black when opening keyboard???
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How to change to read only? Thanks
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Under properties select change permissions
jioleight said:
Under properties select change permissions
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what is the code for read only? thanks
v0ne said:
what is the code for read only? thanks
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44 will do.
jioleight said:
44 will do.
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044 or 440? thanks
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044 or 440? thanks
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440
OP , could you make a black version??? Love it, just wish it was black. Thanks!
Very good theme, better than anything in theme store
Hopefully we will get Terpsichora soon
Download unsuccessfull
I keep getting download unsuccessfull, any help is appreciated.
Thanks for this. Was looking for a nice and simple dark theme. Thanks!!
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First, I know all of this is mentioned in various areas of the forum. All I am doing is putting the process for using Xposed in one place.
This process definitely works on rooted ME7 Stock or Custom ROM's.
Requirements to do what I am showing below:
Rooted
XposedInstaller - Link
XQuickSettingsToggles - Link
XThemeEngine_beta5 - Link
GunmetalCobalt and other themes - Link
Wanam xPosed for mods like hiding battery - Link
1 and 2 are mandatory.
3 is required for the quick settings themes
4 is required to install themes such as 5. Gunmetal Cobalt which I uses as a base
6 if you want a wide variety of tweaks like colors of icons, hide battery, etc.
XposedInstaller
So, to get started you must first install XposedInstaller so follow these instructions or the ones on that thread.
Download and install apk like any other application with your favorite file manager
Reboot
Open Xposedinstaller and tap install/update to install the framework
Reboot
XThemeEngine:
Install apk just like any other application with your favorite file manager
Open xposedinstaller from applications and go to modules and enable xThemeEngine
Reboot
Install the theme of your choice. I used Gunmetal Cobalt
Install apk like any other application with your favorite file manager
Open xThemeEngine from applications
Choose theme
Apply theme
Reboot when prompted
If it does not look right do a full reboot
If signal bars don't theme use Wanam and change signal bars to 4
Optional: XQuickSettingsToggles
Download and install apk like any other application with your favorite file manager
Reboot
Open xposedinstaller from applications and go to modules and enable XQuickSettingsToggles in modules
Reboot
Go into XQuicksettingsToggles and choose a theme. I like Kalagas.
Optional: The clock is HD Widgets from market
NOTE1: If you don't get network immediately on boot then it is probably Wanam (???) so either wait or just reboot immediately.
NOTE2: Also best to use the power button reboot rather than the one in each app.
Enjoy
That setup looks a lot like business sense
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brycekerr said:
That setup looks a lot like business sense
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Yeah, I am having a hard time giving up. HaHa
If my replacement S4 coming Wednesday is MDK there will soon be a Business TW
NilsP said:
Yeah, I am having a hard time giving up. HaHa
If my replacement S4 coming Wednesday is MDK there will soon be a Business TW
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I didn't know you came over to the s4?! That's awesome. Would love you run your Rom on my phone..... Again
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Evocm7 said:
I didn't know you came over to the s4?! That's awesome. Would love you run your Rom on my phone..... Again
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Snuck over here a couple of weeks ago but just lurking
Getting my feet wet tinkering with this
NilsP said:
Snuck over here a couple of weeks ago but just lurking
Getting my feet wet tinkering with this
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So installed the XTheme and the XQuick settings .. Quick settings appeared to work fine, but no matter what I did I couldn't get the theme to apply entirely to the status bar (Cobaltx). How did you get it to theme the whole thing? Did it just work for you?
roboots21 said:
So installed the XTheme and the XQuick settings .. Quick settings appeared to work fine, but no matter what I did I couldn't get the theme to apply entirely to the status bar (Cobaltx). How did you get it to theme the whole thing? Did it just work for you?
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Post a screenshot so I can see what's missing
I used Wanam to change some options on the statusbar like hiding the battery icon which can make a difference.
NilsP said:
Post a screenshot so I can see what's missing
I used Wanam to change some options on the statusbar like hiding the battery icon which can make a difference.
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I'll try a reinstall and see what I get. It was the battery icon, signal bars, and wifi bars that didn't work.
roboots21 said:
I'll try a reinstall and see what I get. It was the battery icon, signal bars, and wifi bars that didn't work.
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You may also need Wanam to change signal bars to 4 with cobalt
I tried this per the OP and GunMetalCobalt theme and it sorta made my Gmail and new messages titles un-distinguished and hard to decipher.
Also, the quick Settings tweak (assuming that's how you get the colors, ect... at the top of the notifications Pulldown, did nothing for me.
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I tried this per the OP and GunMetalCobalt theme and it sorta made my Gmail and new messages titles un-distinguished and hard to decipher.
Also, the quick Settings tweak (assuming that's how you get the colors, ect... at the top of the notifications Pulldown, did nothing for me.
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I don't use g-mail so I didn't notice
You need to go into xQuicksettingsToggles app and pick the theme you like. I am using Kalagas
NilsP said:
I don't use g-mail so I didn't notice
You need to go into xQuicksettingsToggles app and pick the theme you like. I am using Kalagas
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Here's an example, I switched to plain Cobalt but it's doing the same thing:
Also I tried xQuicksettings Toggles with setting theme as Kalagas but doesn't seem to change anything in the dropdown.
lazer9 said:
Here's an example, I switched to plain Cobalt but it's doing the same thing:
Also I tried xQuicksettings Toggles with setting theme as Kalagas but doesn't seem to change anything in the dropdown.
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I would post in the Cobalt thread that there is a problem with the G-Mail theming.
Did you select enable at the top of thexQuicksettings setup screen?
Well as soon as I root this thing I will give this a try.
Im a theme junky for sure
Thanks for the step by step
I'm having an issue with the XTheme Engine where it only seems to be theming Icons. I downloaded a theme called Chromium from one of the theme threads here and the screenshot shows it theming almost the entire UI (Settings, Notification Panel, etc.) but I can not seem to get any of those changes to take effect by re-applying/rebooting etc.
frc3260 said:
I'm having an issue with the XTheme Engine where it only seems to be theming Icons. I downloaded a theme called Chromium from one of the theme threads here and the screenshot shows it theming almost the entire UI (Settings, Notification Panel, etc.) but I can not seem to get any of those changes to take effect by re-applying/rebooting etc.
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Not all themes are going to work correctly unless the are specifically ported for TW and even then not all will work.
The Cobalt series seem to work best for me anyway when I also use Wanam
NilsP said:
Not all themes are going to work correctly unless the are specifically ported for TW and even then not all will work.
The Cobalt series seem to work best for me anyway when I also use Wanam
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It was found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251952 which seems to provide only XTheme Engine themes.
Edit: I tried "Cobalt Gunmetal" from the first post with the same results. It themes a few of the status bar icons and some portions of the notification center and that is it.
frc3260 said:
It was found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251952 which seems to provide only XTheme Engine themes.
Edit: I tried "Cobalt Gunmetal" from the first post with the same results. It themes a few of the status bar icons and some portions of the notification center and that is it.
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Did you install Wanam and change the signals to 4. That will at least add the signal bars
Which others are not themed?
Sorry for off topic, but did your replacement s4 end up coming with mdk or me7?
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Evocm7 said:
Sorry for off topic, but did your replacement s4 end up coming with mdk or me7?
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My luck it was ME7. Gonna wait and try again
On the other hand I don't like to abuse exchanges and with the arrival of safestrap it may be good enough to move forward.
Hi all.
I decided to post a new tread to save space on the ROM thread.
This is my first theme and there may be things not quite right if there are i will try to fix.
I will update the thread when i have time to do new mods, i will also consider requests but dont ask for eta's as i will post when update is ready.
Thanks to
@Breakcore_Rush for his system ui.
@edgarf28 for his fantastic work on the best ROM ever
And @AL_IRAQI for his help and knowledge.
The system ui in this dark theme 1.2.zip contains.
Aosp themed qs tiles
3minit battery mod
S finder and quick connect buttons removed.
Other options will be available when i have the time to mod them.
Download:
https://mega.co.nz/#!ldIHiBJS!Hf1TvlMhccgraMSmbzarZxSScYSz0j8rSt2E_oeg7EY.
Backup before flashing.
Theme also includes dark mms app.
Update 5/2/15
Here is version 1.3 still a few little bits to work out but i think looks good.
Theme comes with stock systemui.
**Only mods are volume dialog and notifications**
Main theme.
https://mega.co.nz/#!lNgSDCjR!syBUlAl18EMs7PlzX7-4K7aD0M0L8mccRL_8gTM6-54
Ui's
Stock3minit
https://mega.co.nz/#!xRJmgQTC!6EgdvufPtWRg1Kj0X0kTIz2kN7s6GSpRTQ8irLwgPbc
Stock buttons removed
https://mega.co.nz/#!0AIjTIJZ!YPufmQwF3tITjEmLJ05OoSLwm3BbZlHKE7PjfPIAuFE
Removed buttons aosp theme
https://mega.co.nz/#!JUhEQJhJ!Adx2meCUFoCHQ46YD7hVdMfhbNQIZYVjd8lDWQrWsKc
3minit+buttonsremoved
https://mega.co.nz/#!JBJV3ZYJ!NrIgnJZgP-EsfNIP2gPKiLiAgkMlyaHYII5104USZcU
3minit+buttonsremoved aosp theme.
https://mega.co.nz/#!xNxyRCgQ!mttHezbTEC6X-Dd3KewdrRnj1bFVVdk3L7q9W_V9NfY
Updated mms app on page 9
REMEMBER BACKUP FIRST!!!!!!
Happy flashing.
Updated settings app
With app ops and 15 quick settings
https://mega.co.nz/#!gJRSkLQC!D3hFSmHtvsN5cwQVXVIQ0b_VecvdRUCb5WziyNeiUvo
BOB7 dark theme 1.1
Download
https://mega.co.nz/#!sJ5X3SZD!PZHU_bkcLaIplenm3Mpsb-HAowqqCjowkqd8xcERKfQ
Updated 3minit app
https://mega.co.nz/#!0JZSCS4I!aNk9H8OO14pBpZ6U26Wfyzjpfy4XXcT0C5q3FIp0DBk
Backup first!!!!!!!!
DO NOT USE BOA3 UI'S WITH THIS THEME!!!!
Just one more
All good only without 3minit battery mode
Great, I flashed this, then flashed your original "qconn removed center clock 3minit black ui white toggs" on top and bingo, black status bar, center clock ad 3minit battery :good:
Congratulations @steha
If you can make one too with aosp text colors.
Samsung G900F XtreStoLite Rom.
Working great here mate
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melorib said:
Great, I flashed this, then flashed your original "qconn removed center clock 3minit black ui white toggs" on top and bingo, black status bar, center clock ad 3minit battery :good:
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The only problem with that is the old ui is missing a few bits, so you will find you cant read notifications.
steha said:
The only problem with that is the old ui is missing a few bits, so you will find you cant read notifications.
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OOPS
Please fix that on the old black thing
melorib said:
OOPS
Please fix that on the old black thing
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Once ive finished this theme and found where all the files are i will do a variation of ui's.
Ill do some research into aroma zips and try put one together.
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Once ive finished this theme and found where all the files are i will do a variation of ui's.
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I have to re-flash the ROM
If you upload the system ui (as i removed them from mega) and can manage untill tomorrow i will try and do it for you.
steha said:
If you upload the system ui (as i removed them from mega) and can manage untill tomorrow i will try and do it for you.
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Thanks, already re-flashing the whole thing :good:
oldredduck said:
@steha, thank you for your hard work. Just to let you know, go to settings, last tap Apps, phone and I get a wonderful white background,
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Can you post a screenshot please.
Dont quite understand
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@steha 2 screen shots
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Ok
Calls,gallery,internet and contacts are called from their respective apps which i have not yet themed. I will be looking into it but keep getting a corrupt apk after recompile of contacts. But it is being looked into. Everything else is in settings app except the above mentioned apps as those settings are external from settings app.
If you open phone app press menu (or 3 dot button top right)
You get 2 options
Call
Contacts
Click contacts and there is the screen you refere to.
In the phone app
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@steha again it has nothing to do with the phone app settings. It goes via settings of the device
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Well when iv done the phone app you will see.
Here's an example
Instead or click phone click message.
The message screen will be black.
Because iv themed it. if you put stock message app back. Then go to settings, last tab, messages it will be white. Im not gonna bicker, this is my theme that im sharing. But trust me its called from the phone. The tiles in settings are shortcuts to the respective app settings.
UPDATE!! added v2 Blue .. and Red ..
using new High contrast from theme store, which has blue accent and new icons.
PS: I will not update these apk anymore, so this is end of life for high contrast blacked theme. Thx guys for the support :good::laugh:
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UPDATE!! it works with substratum on some conditions
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73580652&postcount=60
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73709169&postcount=135
Thanks @osuki9x and @Therexin
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This is basically Samsung High Contrast Theme with black notification & light colored text.
Yes, it is possible without Root and unfortunately, without Subs (those who use subs, it doesn't work)
this is a usual Custom Trial theme, so install and apply like it.
- install
- apply (free trial)
- reboot
- re-apply (go to theme store, Stop trial, and click Free trial again)
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Q: Awesome man, finally have this without root. How / what did you do?
A: it all began here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...y-overlays-t3604341/post73336824#post73336824
Thx to @Tigerhoods @clck @Venom0642 @envy~ and many guys there :good:
Q: I cannot install this theme, after install doesn't show on theme store?
A: try to install with theme store opened, higher chance (open theme store, press home, install this, wait until install complete toast)
Q: dude my notif text still dark?
A: are you on substratum?
- Yes = read the top of OP sorry dude, it doesn't work in subs.. maybe someday,, when subs devs make it work
- No = need re-apply after reboot.. on some apps that still have dark text, let me know app package name.
Q: dude I already have white text cause I'm rooted.
A: good for ya.
Q: theme revert back to default after 10 minutes or after reboot
A: you've never use custom themes then.. u can search google or xda on how to make themes not reverting back.
I'm personally using this (cost money but very worth it) https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73317476&postcount=2264
Q: how to uninstall this?
A: apply other theme, go to this theme and Delete, reboot.
Q: how to update this theme if there's new one?
A: delete this theme then install the new one
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Apps Assets repository
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/themes/apps-assets-repository-custom-samsung-t3666061
Good job man. Love it !
crayonyes said:
This is basically Samsung High Contrast Theme with black notification & light colored text.
Yes, it is possible without Root and unfortunately, without Subs (those who use subs, it doesn't work)
this is a usual Custom Trial theme, so install and apply like it.
- install
- apply (free trial)
- reboot
- re-apply
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Q: I cannot install this theme, after install doesn't show on theme store?
A: try to install with theme store opened, higher chance (open theme store, press home, install this, wait until install complete toast)
Q: dude my notif text still dark?
A: are you on substratum?
- Yes = sorry dude, it doesn't work in subs.. maybe someday,, when subs devs make it work
- No = need re-apply after reboot.. on some apps that still have dark text, let me know app package name.
Q: dude I already have white text cause I'm rooted.
A: good for ya.
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Firstly,
Thanks for the mod theme. Really looks great.!
However, some notifications dark, only one white text.
Please take look at screenshots.
What app package name do you want?
I am not rooted.
I have SM - G955F
Philt198 said:
Good job man. Love it !
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it's working for you? nice man :laugh::good:
willcor said:
Firstly,
Thanks for the mod theme. Really looks great.!
However, some notifications dark, only one white text.
Please take look at screenshots.
What app package name do you want?
I am not rooted.
I have SM - G955F
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if you re-apply theme after reboot, I'm sure download manager and screenshot are white.
for the other apps, yea I need package name, (eg. whatsapp is com.whatsapp )
crayonyes said:
if you re-apply theme after reboot, I'm sure download manager and screenshot are white.
for the other apps, yea I need package name, (eg. whatsapp is com.whatsapp )
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Bit confused, sorry as ti what app package name you want.
Some apps in Notification is white
and some not.
Do you want package names of apps not showing white text in the notification bar?
see new screenshot
Thanks
willcor said:
Do you want package names of apps not showing white text in the notification bar?
see new screenshot
Thanks
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Yes. please send me app names
have you reapply theme after reboot ? (go to theme store, stop trial, and click Free trial again.)
Are you using substratum ?
Further information,
I followed your instructions as set out in post #1.
I rebooted and could re apply theme (in App store showing)
However after a while i noticed
that i could only "stopped trail" No more re apply?
Also That theme reverted back to my previous theme
i had on phone.... but my Notification bar is still black.?
Here's a screen shot of what I mean in my above post.
willcor said:
Further information,
I followed your instructions as set out in post #1.
I rebooted and could re apply theme (in App store showing)
However after a while i noticed
that i could only "stopped trail" No more re apply?
Also That theme reverted back to my previous theme
i had on phone.... but my Notification bar is still black.?
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yeah, don't look for "Reapply" button, you should go to theme store again and click "Free Trial" on this theme again.
As for notification still in black, don't worry, it will revert back after reboot
(Custom trial theme mod from outside theme store needs reboot to apply and clear )
And to make custom theme stick and not revert back to default themes,
I will update the post later.
crayonyes said:
yeah, don't look for "Reapply" button, you should go to theme store again and click "Free Trial" on this theme again.
As for notification still in black, don't worry, it will revert back after reboot
(Custom trial theme mod from outside theme store needs reboot to apply and clear )
And to make custom theme stick and not revert back to default themes,
I will update the post later.
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Yes, i followed your original guide /instructions,
in post 1.
All installed as set out in your instructions.!
Secondly the black notification bar did not revert
back after a reboot.?
What i did was just installed the original
Samsung black theme, over all all is well. and it worked.
See screenshot below
However, i have for a long time looking for a way to get the notification bar black (without root)
So i appreciate your theme mod..!
Going back to apply your black theme mod
as i can still read the other notifications !!
I will update you later.
Thanks for a super Theme mod.
Good luck
Hey you @crayonyes, some apps as viber, zalo, messenger, facebook, instagram, skype... also black, so hard to see.
Will you help me ? Good man
Update
Just a screen shot as you can see
theme reverts back. to previous.
Philt198 said:
Hey you @crayonyes, some apps as viber, zalo, messenger, facebook, instagram, skype... also black, so hard to see.
Will you help me ? Good man
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all in queue will update
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Just a screen shot as you can see
theme reverts back. to previous.
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yes, you will need to do procedure on how to make theme not reverting back,
using package disabler app, try BK package disabler,
after you apply the theme, disable samsung theme store and Themes (themecenter) and go to
developer mode\running apps\, then you stop this apps named "themes". *Thanks Philt198
(read post below this. haha)
I just updated apk in post 1 , added some of your apps, you'll like it
@crayonyes and @willcor
yes, you will need to do procedure on how to make theme not reverting back,
using package disabler app, try BK package disabler,
after you apply the theme, disable samsung theme store and Themes (themecenter) and clear their Data.
you dont need clear data. You only do 2 steps:
1. you install this theme and use Samsung disable package to disable theme center and samsung themes.
2. you enter developer mode\running apps\, then you stop this apps named "themes".
Afterall you done. Will never revert !!!
P/s: you must do step 2 again when you restart phone !
Good man
Tried as you mentioned..but it's not working. Some text are coming perfectly in white but some notification are still coming in grey. I am using S7 Edge.
However WhatsApp notification is showing text perfectly in white.
Philt198 said:
@crayonyes and @willcor
yes, you will need to do procedure on how to make theme not reverting back,
using package disabler app, try BK package disabler,
after you apply the theme, disable samsung theme store and Themes (themecenter) and clear their Data.
you dont need clear data. You only do 2 steps:
1. you install this theme and use Samsung disable package to disable theme center and samsung themes.
2. you enter developer mode\running apps\, then you stop this apps named "themes".
Afterall you done. Will never revert !!!
P/s: you must do step 2 again when you restart phone !
Good man
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awesome, Thanks man :good:
also, apk updated in post 1, please try haha.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
Tried as you mentioned..but it's not working. Some text are coming perfectly in white but some notification are still coming in grey. I am using S7 Edge.
However WhatsApp notification is showing text perfectly in white.
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please share what apps are affected and what are not, or screenshot
crayonyes said:
please share what apps are affected and what are not, or screenshot
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Sure see the attached screenshot and one more thing I would like to ask you. Now when I get what's app notification popup the pop up background is not black it's transparent.
See attached.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
Sure see the attached screenshot and one more thing I would like to ask you. Now when I get what's app notification popup the pop up background is not black it's transparent.
See attached.
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oh it's samsung gear app I presume ... any other apps u noticed ?
and heads up notif,,, will fix that :laugh:
Just a heads up for anyone looking to darken things up on their XZ1C...
I decided to make myself a guinea pig for the Substratum theming engine with the Andromeda plugin. The bright white menus were driving me crazy. It worked!
Here are the steps I took:
1. Install Substratum engine/app on phone
2. Purchased and installed Andromeda app on phone
3. Installed Swift Black theme (noted as compatible with Android 8.0.0)
4. Downloaded and unzipped the Andromeda client batch folder to my PC
5. Enabled ADB debugging on phone
6. Set the connection to "Transfer files" on phone
7. Ran the batch file on my PC
8. Batch file automatically runs Substratum in Andromeda mode on phone
9. Selected Swift Black theme
10. Selected "Android 8 - Nexus and Pixel" in dropdown menu
11. Applied all available overlays in Swift Black theme
12. Rebooted phone
I was pleasantly surprised after I rebooted. Everything looks perfect! No crashes. So far, all menus and apps seem to have themed correctly. Notifications look as they should.
EDIT: I found one small hiccup. Notifications on the lockscreen are still white. Font is a bit hard to read. I just disabled lockscreen notifications, since i'm wearing a smartwatch.
EDIT 2: Phone dialer app not theming
Cheers for the tips, I tried it and it works.
Great.
Thanks for sharing.
I can't seem to get black on the phone app though, everything else looks fab. Am I missing something?
Didgesteve said:
Cheers for the tips, I tried it and it works.
Great.
Thanks for sharing.
I can't seem to get black on the phone app though, everything else looks fab. Am I missing something?
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I am having that problem too.
Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have a theme released for XPERIAS. Settings, SystemUI and the Dialer is done, almost finished the framework but as usual a new version of Android brings new code so figuring that out, on top of Android Studio and the Substrtum theme template is taking time. Might have to disable Sonys theme app too as I know the theme apks also have their own assets which overlay certain colours.
EDIT: Confirmed that Sonys themes will need to be uninstalled because they overlay the top of Substratum themes. @Didgesteve, @WaxysDargle, can you post some screenshots of the themed menus etc please?
Does this require root
km8j said:
Does this require root
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Have a look at Andromeda app, which seems to do the magic.
No, doesn't need root.
SXUsr said:
Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have a theme released for XPERIAS. Settings, SystemUI and the Dialer is done, almost finished the framework but as usual a new version of Android brings new code so figuring that out, on top of Android Studio and the Substrtum theme template is taking time. Might have to disable Sonys theme app too as I know the theme apks also have their own assets which overlay certain colours.
EDIT: Confirmed that Sonys themes will need to be uninstalled because they overlay the top of Substratum themes. @Didgesteve, @WaxysDargle, can you post some screenshots of the themed menus etc please?
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not exactly sure what you're looking for, but here are a few menu shots
let me know if you want more
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let me know if you want more
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Thanks. Is Settings/Apps & Notifications/App Permissions menu black too? What about the power menu?, that's giving me issues but my lockscreen notifications are white text on a dark background after removing all Sony themes so give that a try and see if it changes yours.
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid18.black
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid19.silver
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid20.blue
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid21.pink
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.themes.xperialoops2
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Thanks. Is Settings/Apps & Notifications/App Permissions menu black too? What about the power menu?, that's giving me issues but my lockscreen notifications are white text on a dark background after removing all Sony themes so give that a try and see if it changes yours.
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lockscreen notifications still white. i did see one android system notification that looked right, but messaging, email etc are still white with grey text.
however, that did fix my power menu colors (black now)
what theme(s) are you using? i think some of this could be related to which themes we are using.
also, maybe we should try "Other" instead of "Android 8 - Pixel and Nexus"?
WaxysDargle said:
lockscreen notifications still white. i did see one android system notification that looked right, but messaging, email etc are still white with grey text.
however, that did fix my power menu colors (black now)
what theme(s) are you using? i think some of this could be related to which themes we are using.
also, maybe we should try "Other" instead of "Android 8 - Pixel and Nexus"?
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Success installing google dialer and then using that as my phone app, this can be changed in Substrutum.
I had best results with my settings menu using Spectrum
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what theme(s) are you using?
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I was talking about the ones preinstalled on the phone, the only Substratum one I'm using is the one I'm making in Android studio.
Didgesteve said:
Success installing google dialer and then using that as my phone app, this can be changed in Substrutum.
I had best results with my settings menu using Spectrum
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Your dialer looks like my stock one in terms of colour but have a bit more modding to do in Settings as my app permissions are white.
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I was talking about the ones preinstalled on the phone
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I have black theme enabled by default, although I didn't think it did anything much other than change the wallpaper, but perhaps there are some other tweeks that I didn't notice.
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I have black theme enabled by default, although I didn't think it did anything much other than change the wallpaper, but perhaps there are some other tweeks that I didn't notice.
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are your notifications on lockscreen white, like mine? it wouldn't bother me so much if they were readable, but gray text on white background is rough.
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are your notifications on lockscreen white, like mine? it wouldn't bother me so much if they were readable, but gray text on white background is rough.
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No, they are standard white with black writing. But I didn't tick the framework box (top option) in the Swift Black. I think playing with the three dropdowns underneath that first tick option will decide what colour your notifications are and what colour the writing is. That's where you will find the solution. I'm not that fussed about getting notifications black. Previous experience with Layers on my Z3c leads me to believe that it's incredibly difficult to get notifications right and you usually end up making some app or other unreadable. Swft Black is great, but I think Spectrum is also worth a look, a couple of apps look better with that.
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No, they are standard white with black writing. But I didn't tick the framework box (top option) in the Swift Black. I think playing with the three dropdowns underneath that first tick option will decide what colour your notifications are and what colour the writing is. That's where you will find the solution. I'm not that fussed about getting notifications black. Previous experience with Layers on my Z3c leads me to believe that it's incredibly difficult to get notifications right and you usually end up making some app or other unreadable. Swft Black is great, but I think Spectrum is also worth a look, a couple of apps look better with that.
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Notifications theming has become much more streamlined in recent months. I think this is just a matter of "what has Sony done to the lockscreen".
Dark notifications and menus are the main reasons I theme at all.
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I think this is just a matter of "what has Sony done to the lockscreen".
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Again, Sonys themes overlay certain colours in certain apps, in each theme there are about 7 or 8 assets from the framework to the SystemUI so if a certain colour isn't changing it's because Sonys theme has taken preference. I've removed all of them so Substratum is the main theme engine and not Sonys.
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Dark notifications and menus are the main reasons I theme at all.
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Same here, the only reason I'm using Substratum is because we're unable to backup our DRM keys or I'd be using apktool to theme system apks directly.
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Again, Sonys themes overlay certain colours in certain apps, in each theme there are about 7 or 8 assets from the framework to the SystemUI so if a certain colour isn't changing it's because Sonys theme has taken preference. I've removed all of them so Substratum is the main theme engine and not Sonys.
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haha! i never found a theme that did anything but change the wallpaper and icons. pretty sorry "theme" engine.
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Same here, the only reason I'm using Substratum is because we're unable to backup our DRM keys or I'd be using apktool to theme system apks directly.
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it's unclear to me what functionality we would lose without DRM keys (never had a sony before). do you have something i can reference to get a good idea of the implications?
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haha! i never found a theme that did anything but change the wallpaper and icons. pretty sorry "theme" engine.
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Sonys isn't the best but it does have potential.
WaxysDargle said:
it's unclear to me what functionality we would lose without DRM keys (never had a sony before). do you have something i can reference to get a good idea of the implications?
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This THREAD pretty much sums it up, but if we can backup our TA partition we can restore such functions whilst enjoying the benefits of an unlocked bootloader.
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Sonys isn't the best but it does have potential.
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so, even after removing all sony themes, i still can't get lockscreen notifications right with any substratum themes. i've uninstalled all sony themes and cleared all app data from themes app. is it possible we need tailored substratum module for these to look right?
There are many themes in the i Theme app, but most of the themes you must buy. So here is a way to install custom themes. The Vivo theme file is .itz
You must use ES file explorer to see hidden files. The dir to themes is long: .dwd, c, o, m, b, b, k, t, h, e, m, e, T (that the map where you copy the .itz file)
I was also looking for a dark system theme, but many themes doesn't work, because the Vivo Nex use a newer Funtouch OS version. I found one dark theme that kinda works, but it not a really a nice theme.
https://app.box.com/s/m1n4w35xnx3cuz7hkbfjivp2kdnbwyym
You can also mix different themes in the i Theme app.
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The best dark theme that works is this Miui 9 Dark:
https://mega.nz/#!j1dnwSQB!fo29d44ULDEgHz0AJwibhJtccjzMAkA3w3O8boyEack
I finaly found the best dark theme for the Vivo Nex! Everything works and I love it on my Vivo Nex!
Download Miui 9 Dark:
https://mega.nz/#!j1dnwSQB!fo29d44ULDEgHz0AJwibhJtccjzMAkA3w3O8boyEack
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
I finaly found the best dark theme for the Vivo Nex! Everything works and I love it on my Vivo Nex!
Download:
https://mega.nz/#!j1dnwSQB!fo29d44ULDEgHz0AJwibhJtccjzMAkA3w3O8boyEack
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After downloading it, where/which file or folder did you move it to, so the iTheme app will "see" it?
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs
KOLIOSIS said:
After downloading it, where/which file or folder did you move it to, so the iTheme app will "see" it?
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs
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T folder, look at the start post
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
T folder, look at the start post
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Sorry about that ? got it now, THX!
Sent from my vivo NEX S using XDA Labs
costom skin
Thanks for the info!
This way I can make my all custom skin! Great!
Rename the .itz to .zip and open the file as such. You will find a bunch of folders:
> icons
> launcher
> preview
> wallpaper
Edit the contents to your liking, but make sure you keep original filenames and resolutions!
Where it gets interesting are the files in the ROOT directory of the .zip folder.
Those have no common filename extension and I cannot figure out how to open and edit them properly: Basically I have no idea what they do, but I think they are responsible for skinning the settings UI, making the lockscreen widgets work, etc.
If anyone has found a way to properly view and or edit those files please share with me!
Best regards!
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Also planning to make a guide on custom themes once I truly understood how the theme files work.
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
There are many themes in the i Theme app, but most of the themes you must buy. So here is a way to install custom themes. The Vivo theme file is .itz
You must use ES file explorer to see hidden files. The dir to themes is long: .dwd, c, o, m, b, b, k, t, h, e, m, e, T (that the map where you copy the .itz file)
I was also looking for a dark system theme, but many themes doesn't work, because the Vivo Nex use a newer Funtouch OS version. I found one dark theme that kinda works, but it not a really a nice theme.
https://app.box.com/s/m1n4w35xnx3cuz7hkbfjivp2kdnbwyym
You can also mix different themes in the i Theme app.
*edit*
The best dark theme that works is this one:
https://mega.nz/#!j1dnwSQB!fo29d44UL...kA3w3O8boyEack
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Hi!
I am working on my custom theme, but it would be nice to start fresh from the stock one.
Where did you get the theme files? When I download them with iThemes, they disappear from the folder right after finishing downloading.
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Hi!
I am working on my custom theme, but it would be nice to start fresh from the stock one.
Where did you get the theme files? When I download them with iThemes, they disappear from the folder right after finishing downloading.
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You mean the stock themes? There is a Vivo theme editor in the google store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mixapplications.vivothemeeditor
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
You mean the stock themes? There is a Vivo theme editor in the google store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mixapplications.vivothemeeditor
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I know but this app does not work for the vivo nex, it always gives me "peoblems downloading, error code 0)...
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sorry my bad, got it working. But the app says I have no themes installed.
Furthermore it seems that the icon change only works for the stock apps.
Hoping substratum themes(even some few not the dozens that works briliant with Oxygen) work well with Funtouch OS.
I'm already using and bought 5-6 wonderfull themes by the way compatible with Oxygen hope some of them work with Vivo OS:fingers-crossed:
paatha13 said:
Hoping substratum themes(even some few not the dozens that works briliant with Oxygen) work well with Funtouch OS.
I'm already using and bought 5-6 wonderfull themes by the way compatible with Oxygen hope some of them work with Vivo OS:fingers-crossed:
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Did you try this?
https://www.xda-developers.com/custom-themes-android-oreo-substratum/
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Did you try this?
https://www.xda-developers.com/custom-themes-android-oreo-substratum/
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I will when got my device earlier next week[emoji14]
I’ve already having experience with substratum theme both rooted and unrooted device so I’ll give it a try.
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Here another dark theme that works, but Miui 9 Dark is still my favorite theme
https://www43.zippyshare.com/v/pwnb4K44/file.html
I am looking into the .itz files at the moment and will post a version of the Miui 9 Dark theme with more black in it (settings, dialer, maybe control center etc.) because it looks amazing on Amoled screens and saves a bit of battery.
Feel free if you have suggestions.
Metawolve said:
I am looking into the .itz files at the moment and will post a version of the Miui 9 Dark theme with more black in it (settings, dialer, maybe control center etc.) because it looks amazing on Amoled screens and saves a bit of battery.
Feel free if you have suggestions.
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One Suggestion would be to make the text of the apps in the control panel white, because now you can't actually read the black text on the grey background.
Thanks for making a custom theme and sharing it. I'm looking forward to it.
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One Suggestion would be to make the rest of the of the apps in the control panel white, because now you can't actually read the black text on the grey background.
Thanks for making a custom theme and sharing it. I'm looking forward to it.
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I'm not sure if that can be changed by themes, don't see that changing when using different themes But I will try!
Ok guys, I've got something!
Basically the MiUI theme, but with a lot of black instead of dark grey (settings, dialer, messages, file explorer, etc .) and a transparent control center!
Sadly I could not find out how to change the text color for the recent apps in the control center. But maybe in the future.
Please restart your device after applying the theme, otherwhise some things won't be applied.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aoQUNmZJeJgpn2vOtgWacDSNJy6p8m7y/view?usp=sharing
Please tell me if you want something to be changed
Metawolve said:
Ok guys, I've got something!
Basically the MiUI theme, but with a lot of black instead of dark grey (settings, dialer, messages, file explorer, etc .) and a transparent control centre!
Sadly I could not find out how to change the text color for the recent apps in the control centre. But maybe in the future.
Please restart your device after applying the theme, otherwhise some things won't be applied.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aoQUNmZJeJgpn2vOtgWacDSNJy6p8m7y/view?usp=sharing
Please tell me if you want something to be changed
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Excellent theme mate. well done.:good:
A few screenshots for everyone.
Is it possible to change the green to blue?
That would be nice
Co.okie4u said:
Is it possible to change the green to blue?
That would be nice
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It could take some time because you have to change every symbol by hand, but I will try