Finally after much beta testing and making sure everything works as it should, I think I finally have a release version. The Auto Browser is enabled but you must remove the Browser.odex before using the browser to keep auto rotate going. To do this open Terminal Emulator and get root access, then type in rm /system/app/Browser.odex Again, I did not design the initial icons, I got the source for the icons from dene at www.superevildesign.com off his deviant art page, originals here: http://skm-industries.deviantart.com/art/CarbonSOURCE-PSD-87588028
who was kind enough to give me permission to use it for my theme.
Looking for ideas on the color of the status bar as well as a default wallpaper. All default icons have been replaced with this theme.
Custom boot splash http://cid-4a44cb45d6e338f8.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/boot screen.png
Theme http://cid-4a44cb45d6e338f8.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/.Public/update.zip
update with new superuser no more browser.odex file
update for rc33
I changed the status bar, added 3 new wallpapers (3 variations of one design) notification date is now white, and changed the menu icons. These changes are only going into the new rc33 version, with the number of changes made, rc33 lite is needed or you'll need to have removed removed the media folder from system already
http://rapidshare.com/files/197929149/Carbon_glow_fix.zip.html *Updated by johno to fix force close issues
Icons look cool, i think i a lighter background would look nice.
For the notification bar definatlely something transparent.
yeah the background is one I had downloaded, would love some ideas for what to use as the default. and I like the idea of a transparent status bar with a lighter background, I would also like to make the icons on the music player larger somehow
i like the background, but i think you need to(well, you probably know) change the icons up top in the notifcation bar like battery and whatnot to match the theme.
I LOVE it!!!! Keep it up and release it!!!!! Please make sure that browser icon worksa for both reg browser and auto-rotate version from Koush. I've heard that it can be a problem somtimes. Overall it looks great. Can't wait to see it released.
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I LOVE it!!!! Keep it up and release it!!!!! Please make sure that browser icon worksa for both reg browser and auto-rotate version from Koush. I've heard that it can be a problem somtimes. Overall it looks great. Can't wait to see it released.
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Yeah, I use the auto rotate browser so it will be included in the release version for sure
You did a great job on the (dare I say) iphone-ish icons. It's too bad we can't make a truly transparent taskbar because this would look excellent with one.
Looks great! keep it up.
Looks great! I cant wait to see the finished product.
Really nice, one of the best so far. I love the icons!
Wow, great theme. Hope you keep it up and release it.
That is tight as hell, great job man cant wait till it comes out!!
Here is the Kspec Karbon theme with Carbon glow icons
PM jdwme if you want to be a beta tester
dang that was fast! Not all the icons are ready yet, I needed it put into a theme to test out my apk files so I can see if anyone else was having the same issues I am. Anyone who tries this let me know if it causes problems with your phone receiving calls.
Looks really good bro let me see what i can do for a wallpaper for this.
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Looks really good bro let me see what i can do for a wallpaper for this.
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Thanks, can't wait to see what you come up with. wallpapers are my weak point I guess lol. When I first started with the icons I had a wooden one on there but it just didn't flow
awesome work. When this is released it's going to be a hard choice on which theme to run. The icons are very nice!
that is a hot theme man. can't wait until you release it.
i definately like that theme, keep up the good work
Can we get the tab transparent and get the clock (top right)to glow or able to remove it??
Otherwise it looks real tight.
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BUILD YOUR OWN THEME
Ok folks, here it is, a change to make your own theme. As cool as I think I am, I bet you guys have some pretty good ideas for themes so Im making this a cooking thread for your own person recipes.
These are the ingredients I need:
- Build type, RC30 and ADP1 are preferred but I can make RC8 as well
- Icon pack, you can find any group of icons to use in an size, this means application icons, status bar icons, just anything you want but you have to supply it
- Image for the status bar in portrait and landscape.
So ya, I am kinda figuring this out as I go so post what you want made into a theme and I will see what I can do.
You rock!! I gather a list for ya and post it soon.
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Ok folks, here it is, a change to make your own theme. As cool as I think I am, I bet you guys have some pretty good ideas for themes so Im making this a cooking thread for your own person recipes.
These are the ingredients I need:
- Build type, RC30 and ADP1 are preferred but I can make RC8 as well
- Icon pack, you can find any group of icons to use in an size, this means application icons, status bar icons, just anything you want but you have to supply it
- Image for the status bar in portrait and landscape.
So ya, I am kinda figuring this out as I go so post what you want made into a theme and I will see what I can do.
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This is a pretty cool idea, though I suspect you're gonna get absolutely flooded with requests
If you need files sizes or types let me know or ask and Im sure a bunch of people can answer.
You do know there are requests for themes here.
You can start with a few of those
gucci theme
i dont really have any real ingredients as you put it jus diff icons and use the gucci colors
Well I was hoping it would be more for the people who know exactly what they want and dont know how to put it together than just the people coming up with new ideas. So if you know you you want my carbon fiber status bar, with the silver status icons from Blue Star 5 and defaults icons with one of your own, I could take those things and make a theme out of them in like 30 minutes.
Just close this thread if you would rather me pick it up in the other thread.
What you stated is exactly what i had in mind. Ill pm with my "wishlist and icons" and we can go from there.
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Just close this thread if you would rather me pick it up in the other thread.
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Nah but i do request you change the title to "you will create the theme for them" lol
Could you the blackberrry bold or blackberry storm themes.. with the new bb icons and everything
swaney said:
Could you the blackberrry bold or blackberry storm themes.. with the new bb icons and everything
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If you find me the icons I can throw it together for you no problem.
I really like your Karbon theme, id like the status bar just grey like deep black, your status icons , and this battery meter. is this possible?
http://www.filehosting.org/file/deta...parannoyed.rar
Not sure but i think i saw that icon set on deviant art. might want to take a look.
The status icons from Karbon are great, just the batt meter change.
here are a few icons id like included:
D3ath star=settings
Kerry King guitar=my music
internet=browser
email=email
not sure if you are changing the settings context (menu key menu) with pics
craniac=dialer
flame=messaging
book=contacts
I have an idea....this is gonna get carried away lol
Place all pics in a zip folder with a text file directing what should get done and upload a zip ONLY.
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I really like your Karbon theme, id like the status bar just grey like deep black, your status icons , and this battery meter. is this possible?
http://www.filehosting.org/file/deta...parannoyed.rar
Not sure but i think i saw that icon set on deviant art. might want to take a look.
The status icons from Karbon are great, just the batt meter change.
here are a few icons id like included:
D3ath star=settings
Kerry King guitar=my music
internet=browser
email=email
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Im building it now, I assume you want RC30 right? And if you can get those icons as PNG files with transparent backgrounds it would be best, if not I can see what I can do.
And just to confirm, the status bar in a dark color will make it so you cant see the text, if thats fine its fine with me.
To respond to Mikey1022, would it also be ok to host them on a site like photobucket and link the pic in the post or would you prefer zip files?
Theme ic iconsons
I have alot of icons and themes that im working on, im also working on my old theme but my question is when is released do we both take credit or do u take credit?
Btw i have blackberry storm icons i was gon work on that by my self but some help will be great.
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I have alot of icons and themes that im working on, im also working on my old theme but my question is when is released do we both take credit or do u take credit?
Btw i have blackberry storm icons i was gon work on that by my self but some help will be great.
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I would just say use your own judgement. If someone will look at the theme and be instantly reminded of another one you pulled from you might want to give a lot of credit to it, but if it was just a platform to start with and its mostly your own creation I would just mention who the theme came from. Just think about it as if it was your theme being used by someone else. Personally its a huge compliment.
you are right perhaps the light grey status bar from macdroid would be better.
Yes RC30, sorry for the lack of info.
I am really contemplating dual booting fedora or mandriva, to better acquaint myself with this stuff.
Ya, I was going to do it with this one but it was way too dark until we can change font colors.
good call, i hope you guys will have access to changing font color soon.
Thanx for doin this, til i force myself to figure it out on my own.
Just for everyone's knowledge, these icons are not my creation. I have collected them over the last year or so from different icon packs mainly downloaded from deviantart. this is mainly a personal theme, that i find appealing for me to look at.
I used the Oxygen Refit icons from deviantdark over on deviant art to create this theme, as well as a wallpaper from ToffeeNut on deviant art also. Got the idea when seeing some web2.0 sticker icons. Most app icons replaced on stock theme and most of the icons in menus (at least the ones I see all the time ) have been replaced. Again only an rc30 theme but if someone wants to port it they can. Autorotate browser is built in but just like in my last theme for it to work you need to remove the Browser.odex from your phone for it to work
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=74a46803e41ee2a3c79b87b207592a1ce04e75f6e8ebb871
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Looking Good.
Thanks, a little lighter than my last one, I've got one more idea up my sleave that I may try and get out this weekend building it off this theme.
Beautiful looking theme. Great job. I'm rooting my G1 right now just to have this theme! Keep up the good work.
This theme is looking really nice!!
very nice theme!
my question is though, why the starbucks coffee cup? haha
and also, would it be possible to replace it altogether with the fingerprint from Blue Star 5? if so, I'd download that in a heartbeat!
The cup is actually from the wallpaper, I think it's toffenuts logo, and it kinda seems to go
bump for update, now supports 1.41
Do you still need to remove the browser.odex for the auto rotate to work for 1.41?
I really like the icon set, however I don't think the status bar really matches the rest of the theme. Can you change it from the dull gray to a light blue or green or something?
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Do you still need to remove the browser.odex for the auto rotate to work for 1.41?
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nope should work just fine without removing it
LPChris said:
I really like the icon set, however I don't think the status bar really matches the rest of the theme. Can you change it from the dull gray to a light blue or green or something?
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i dont have any plans to update any of the image files on this theme at the moment but feel free to customize the status if you want. Building themes for me is a lot of work because i have to sign everything in xp and my main machine is vista 64
su
# rm /system/app/Browser.odex
rm: remove '/system/app/Browser.odex'?
What do i do now? type in yes?
you shouldn't have to remove the browser odex after updating to jf 1.41. Do this,
su
ls /system/app
and see if you have the browser odex listed. If you do then use the rm code you listed, if it ask if you want to remove it you don't have root or superuser is not giving permission to the terminal emulator
Will this theme work on the adp v1 i got jesus adpv1.1 1,41 rom on my phone.
sorry right now it is only rc30, i havent looked into converting them yet, when i have some free time i mmay sit down and do it. if anyone would like to i would gladly update the first post with links for downloads, but i have no way to test them
This is my second theme so far, I've been asked for something in red so here it is. I'm making some finishing touches so let me know if you like it so far or what you think could be better. I'm open to any suggestions.
http://www.2shared.com/file/4830989/ca80eaaa/Teknotiq.html - Theme
http://www.2shared.com/file/4831234/e32cc758/Teknotiq_B.html - Wallpaper
Pending updates:
Create custom application icons
Change coloring of icon highlights
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looks pretty dam good...nice job with the sqaure clock..it really stands out
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This is my second theme so far, I've been asked for something in red so here it is. I'm making some finishing touches so let me know if you like it so far or what you think could be better.
So far I will be adding some more white to the clock dials so they stand out.
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KICK ACE!!! whens it gonna good to go??
I just updated the clock dial images and I'm about to test it. I'll post a beta copy up in a few minutes, itll be missing individual app icons however it will have the folder shortcut icon.
ok cool, ill look for the link.
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I just updated the clock dial images and I'm about to test it. I'll post a beta copy up in a few minutes, itll be missing individual app icons however it will have the folder shortcut icon.
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btw you said this was your second theme? whers your first? i wanna check it out..
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btw you said this was your second theme? whers your first? i wanna check it out..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=480310
Just installed...but where can i find the wallpaper shown in the preview? my current wallpaper sticks out like a sore thumb.
otto888 said:
Just installed...but where can i find the wallpaper shown in the preview? my current wallpaper sticks out like a sore thumb.
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Here's the full quality wallpaper used in the SS.
http://www.2shared.com/file/4831234/e32cc758/Teknotiq_B.html
Great themes!! Could you send me or post up your clocks (both this one and your first theme with yellow). If you don't mind would you post it up here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=476758&highlight=clocks).
Thanks
hey teknotiq, liking the theme, i touched it up a lil... made the colors a lil more closer & brighter....changed the clock color and made the notches clear/see-through (have different possibilities for the clock... 12,3,6,9 not clear, all clear, or grey back with colored notches)... also tried something different and added "open n close" to the menu tab...and changed the delete tab to match the menu tab..
all props to you... just tweaked it a lil bit ( ** i have other square and circle clocks** )
Download update.zip, rename to update.zip, and reboot, you know the drill
http://qctx.org/dl/download.php?id=5470B0591
Hey, I like that, if you want you can upload the zip and send me a link, ill add it to the main post as your modified version.
Nice theme!
G1 stuck in a loop
I see G1, then the Android Logo comes up and keeps flashing, going off, then coming back on. What do I need to do if I installed R29?
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I see G1, then the Android Logo comes up and keeps flashing, going off, then coming back on. What do I need to do if I installed R29?
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First of all great theme one of my favorites. I had the original on my phone for a while.
As for your problem grandamxlr8 this theme is for RC33. First of all do you have root if not you need to get it. I would start all over and get root and flash JF RC33 update. I know theme says JF 1.41 but i used the 1.42 and it worked for me. After you get RC33 then you can flash this theme and enjoy. Good Luck.
this is for people who don't won't the bugs with magic rom but like the looks .theme still in the works and added some htc magic wallpaper on post two. don't need to install rc33 light or move sound files .
fjrc33 HTC Magic Theme
http://rapidshare.com/files/217504987/rc33_magic_update.zip
htc magic theme with black lock screen
http://rapidshare.com/files/219499640/htc_magic_bl.zip
(instructions)
1.first you need root and jf rc33 (1.42)
2.just change the name to update.zip and add it to your phones sd card
4.shut the phone off and boot your phone in to recovery mode by holding the home+(red)power button until you get to a android system recovery screen
5.then press ALT+S .. and there your done
HTC Magic Theme for open home for people who don't have root or just like open home and would like the look of the htc magic added more wallpaper
HTC Magic Theme for open home
http://rapidshare.com/files/216634684/HTC_Magic_Theme.zip
to use you need open Home light or full from the market change the zip. extension to apk add the apk to your sd card use linda file manager to install also in the market.after install go to menu/more/skins/HTC Magic Theme
sweet!! what i never really liked about the original default was the Browser icon, drove me crazy lol (hated it) but despite the fact everyone here in xda has made amazing themes, i still love the original status bar the best! thank u for this!
i am with you on likeing the original status bar the best.I like usability over looks first
Working perfectly on JF RC33, thanks alot!
how does the lock screen look???
i am working on one right now it look like this for rc33
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i am working on one right now it look like this for rc33
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awsomee i like it
i installed i wus wondering if maybe u could put the shadow under the status bar like on the magic
it will look cool if u can
and the phone things need sum work
but good job its a good theme
Like the theme just think the gesture lock is too dark also maybe change the zoom buttons on the. Web page
first i am going to change the lock screen then change the zoom buttons and phone dialer
thas cool i switched to this theme from gloss because it looks really sleek and easy to see without making brightness 100
updated first post with picks of new lock screen and zoom buttons .working on a new dialer now
thx:
jdwme moonsspoon and stericson with the xml. files
i just installed it waitin for it to boot looks nice in the pics
looks good but the gesture unlock is still really dark i can live with it but other than that its perfect
phone icon
the phone icon isnt the real one
can u put the real phone icon it wud look cleaner
its right here
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the phone icon isnt the real one
can u put the real phone icon it wud look cleaner
its right here
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i did have the icon you have in it but i like the one i have .both icons are used depending on the magic build.i think the one i have looks good with the calender and contacts icon but if more people like the one you posted i will add it when i add the dialer first i need to make it.
This was a smooth idea making this theme its cool as hell more up to date than the original default theme.
I like that icon so i made a few edits and will be adding to my bettercut icon pack. Thanks
the new icon is nice i agree its funny the first theme i started out with was deep black now im back to ur theme are u going to change the gesture unlock kinda hard to see the circles
i am going to look in to the gesture unlock but i am going to do the dialer first i have had no time today working on my bike.manup456 i like the icons you made for your theme would you mind if i used them in a harley theme when i get the time to make it
Can't wait to see what u can do the g1 keeps getting better and better thank u devs
Here is a ported theme that was originally done by Manup for Dude's G1 rom.
This is for those with a 32A phone and is the Amon_RA 1.0.1H rom.
I hope i have done it justice porting it. I have added a couple of my own preferences and will be adding more. It is a VERY works in progress.... a very quick port. Statusbar is now black. havent updated other shots.
This is template size so you can easily update it.
Theme includes latest launcher from Cyanogen with 5 home screens and extra apps in drawer.
I have also attached a matching dxtop theme if anyone is interested.
If you like it donate to manup456. He worked hard on this and deserves the full praise for it.
Grab it from here:
manupblack Template-RAv1.1.0H-signed.zip
####things to do:
- add the new modified launcher with customisable apps drawer ++
- black status bar with white writing (white clock not possible at this time)- FIXED
- fix status bar icons to match theme better - FIXED
- ..........
-----other themes to come- Hero, palm pre.....
MontAlbert said:
Here is a ported theme that was originally done by Manup for Dude's G1 rom.
This is for those with a 32A phone and is the Amon_RA 1.0.1H rom.
I hope i have done it justice porting it. I have added a couple of my own preferences and will be adding more. It is a VERY works in progress.... a very quick port. Statusbar is now black. havent updated other shots.
This is template size so you can easily update it.
Theme includes latest launcher from Cyanogen with 5 home screens and extra apps in drawer.
I have also attached a matching dxtop theme if anyone is interested.
If you like it donate to manup456. He worked hard on this and deserves the full praise for it.
Grab it from here:
manupblack Template-RAv1.1.0H-signed.zip
####things to do:
- add the new modified launcher with customisable apps drawer ++
- black status bar with white writing (white clock not possible at this time)- FIXED
- fix status bar icons to match theme better - FIXED
- ..........
-----other themes to come- Hero, palm pre.....
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I have already made the palm pre theme working for cyanogens for pvt32a
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I have already made the palm pre theme working for cyanogens for pvt32a
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that's nice but i am talking about Amon_RA's build.
To be absolutely honest with you; I think it looks horrific.
hehe... your opinion... but thanks for that.. i'll be sure to tell Manup you thing its crap.
dont like it, dont use it.
Don't worry, I won't use it. Disliking this theme doesn't mean I dislike everything he did. One should be able to recieve both positive and negative feedback. A solution to make this look more attractive would be disabling jpeg compression in your preview screenshots. Jpeg makes everything look horrible and blurred, especially hard reds, blues and greens. I'd start with enhancing that. Furthermode I'd not downsize the previews because that blurs the whole thing as well.
To state I didn't just suck the feedback out of my thumb:
You can barely read the battery status (looks like he modified the battery I did for my own theme).
The color for the background behind the time doesn't fit the other colors.
On the first screenshot you/he used 4-5 teints of blue... it's overly blue.
yeah i see your point.... didnt even look at the pics myself.... sorry about that... just stuck them straight in from what screenshot app took....
as for the blues- i see what you mean- never really looked at it that closely.....i did do the clock bgd colour though- with the same blue it was too dark to read clock properly and i was unable to edit services.jar to make it any other colour....tbh i think i prefer the different blues....is that an issue having too many blues? I am in medical field, not graphics....
i changed the battery on the black one so i could see it properly....good point.... i must have noticed that too.... or maybe it was coincidence i changed it.....
i prefer hero myself but occasionally i will try this- a bit dark for my likings though.....
thx for the feedback though- when i make one myself from scratch maybe i will get you to look over it- seems you have better eyes than me..... i really dont look that closely at it....
I'm an experienced theme designer I made dozens of Sony Ericsson themes in both THM+sysgfx and Flash Lite 2.1 Check "Photographer" profile at http://www.se-nse.net .
Maybe my critique was a little harsh, sorry about that
Too many teints of the same color can cause disharmony and the black and blue combination isn't the best there is... I mean, there is no variation in this theme. It's all black with a bit of blue...
To get you started: The blue you applied behind the clock is more purple than blue, try changing it to a more contrastive color like an almost white, and definately don't use harsh rectangles in a round shaped UI like Android Instead use rounder shapes, try Photoshop's rounded rectangle tool with a nice r. One of the things I do like about the theme is the "Android" text on drawn down statusbar in the 4st screenshot but it seems not to be entirely centered.
how to install Template-RAv1.1.0H-signed.zip ??
thanks
if you have Amon_RA's new recovery- 1.2.0H then you just stick the zip file on sd card, then go to recovery and select "Apply sdcard:choose zip". Select the one you want and off it goes.
if you don't have it, get it. In the mean time rename to update.zip and install via recovery as per normal rom flash.