This is a theme derived from mannyb's idea for a "black" edition of his Glossy Minimalism theme here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478183
The initial concept is all his idea, I'm just doing some of the legwork since he's a busy fellow .
The idea is that we'd love to see more dark based themes, but the only (notification bar) clock colors that we know we can do are black and red (If that's wrong, someone let me know,) so we're basing this theme on a red and black theme.
Here is the concept image:
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Let me know what you think of the concept or what you'd like to see.
EDIT:
Current Status:
- Changed gradient at top to be better
- Made notifications white (Weatherbug is its own deal)
- Redid the battery meter to be more accurate
- Created network (EDGE, 3G, G) icons. They look nice I think.
What I don't like (Of what's actually been touched):
- The meters hardly fade, I will need to increase the potency of that gradient
- I need to know how to arrange icons on the right to my preference. Does anyone know if this is possible? The vibrate symbol makes it look goofy atm.
As always, feedback is much appreciated.
A note: I will be on vacation in NYC until next Thursday (4-2) so expect no progress on this theme in the mean time. We'll consider it an Alpha field test
Also, can anyone point me in the right direction for a red clock xml edit?
Wow great job I love the notification idea.. expand on this, this may turn out really nice!
You should do the icons in the same color as the clock, we are lacking different looks color wise on here! Great start man
I love this idea! I would prefer a medium dark blue rather than red...
But, I LOVE the transparent clock and the way your doing up the notification bar is awesome!
shaneaus said:
I love this idea! I would prefer a medium dark blue rather than red...
But, I LOVE the transparent clock and the way your doing up the notification bar is awesome!
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I agree, I'd love to see a dark blue, but as far as I know, the only colors the notification clock can be are black and red. nobody has found out how to make it any color we want yet. :-/
I would like to see a little bit different clock so that it doesn't look exactly like glossy minimalism. Maybe one that isnt clear so that the red doesnt darken up against a black background.
But I do agree that we need one that is black with red so we can take advantage of the red clock font.
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I think you should leave the clock black, or offer a version with a black clock. IMO, the red just takes away from the conformity of the theme.
Otherwise, great job!
P.S. ADP 1.1h? Please? Pretty Please?
indiekid97 said:
I think you should leave the clock black, or offer a version with a black clock. IMO, the red just takes away from the conformity of the theme.
Otherwise, great job!
P.S. ADP 1.1h? Please? Pretty Please?
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I agree. I think the clock will end up being black.
When the theme is ready for beta testing I will package it into ADP1.1 RC9 and RC33 (JF verisons, obv). I will be doing nightly updates with what I have so far. As it stands, I'm a little bit uneasy with .9.pngs and modifying the .xmls, but I plan on tackling those over the weekend.
Im likin it the way it is actually. At first I thought the red might be too wierd but I think its quickly growing on me, its very slick looking. Ill be interested to see what you do with icons. IMO tehyd look better in black grey contrasts without any red in there. Maybe glossy lookings too?.
EDIT: OH it might be cool to have icons look like little round buttons. Like have icons on a round black background and shiny. Hmmm...
EDIT AGAIN: Wow... my internet musta been running real slow cuz i def didnt see the screenshot of the icons you have up there. Haha yaaaa I like em : )
DUDE YOU ROCK... This has been one of my favorite themes of all time and now its going to be in Black, can't wait...
About the RED FONT??? Where are the edits for changing that, I'm building a theme that would so Rock if I had the font in red...
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DUDE YOU ROCK... This has been one of my favorite themes of all time and now its going to be in Black, can't wait...
About the RED FONT??? Where are the edits for changing that, I'm building a theme that would so Rock if I had the font in red...
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That's a good question. I haven't gotten to that point yet. I actually still don't know how to do any xml edits :-/ It might be best to ask someone who has done it.
I love what you did with the notification bar..
Are you still working on this?
Yes, I am still working on it. I'm working on some notification icons that are actually visible and then learning how to do XML edits. If anyone does know how to do XML edits, specifically changing the clock to red, could they let me know?
Latest update:
I seem to have managed to turn my theme into a brick. Every time I flash it, I get stuck on the "G1" screen. I made some changes to an image, packed it up and flashed it, which gave me the error, so when I went back and reverted the changes then repacked it, I still got the error. I'm really confused at this point, so bear with me while I try to figure it out. Thanks a ton to mannyb for making a rock solid glossyminimalism update that I can always revert to.
Status, though:
I have all notification icons done (aside from some weird ones like airplane mode) and am working on XML edits and menus in the rest of the phone.
Have you made sure to compress all your edited PNG's as much as possible, using a program such as PNGOUTWin for example? When the combined increases in file size (a kB here and there, it adds up) hits critical mass the phone will loop/brick during boot. PNGOUTWin will cut the file size of most small PNG's created in Photoxhop in half, or down to a third. Sometimes down to a tenth even.
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Have you made sure to compress all your edited PNG's as much as possible, using a program such as PNGOUTWin for example? When the combined increases in file size (a kB here and there, it adds up) hits critical mass the phone will loop/brick during boot. PNGOUTWin will cut the file size of most small PNG's created in Photoxhop in half, or down to a third. Sometimes down to a tenth even.
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That would have been my problem. I added a rather large popup_dark_full.9.png along with replacements for all the EDGE, 3G and G network data indicators. I have been watching my framework-res.apk slowly increase in size, and was wondering if that was a bad thing. Turns out it is Thanks.
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That would have been my problem. I added a rather large popup_dark_full.9.png along with replacements for all the EDGE, 3G and G network data indicators. I have been watching my framework-res.apk slowly increase in size, and was wondering if that was a bad thing. Turns out it is Thanks.
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Get PNGOUTWin and you'll be set. http://www.ardfry.com/pngoutwin/
Great program, well worth the 15 bucks. There's a free full feature 30 day trial version too. You're gonna want to buy it though, it's that good
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Get PNGOUTWin and you'll be set. http://www.ardfry.com/pngoutwin/
Great program, well worth the 15 bucks. There's a free full feature 30 day trial version too. You're gonna want to buy it though, it's that good
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Dang, it really is a great program. The trial version only lets you do 20 images at a time, but that's not too bad. I just shrunk my entire framework-res by a considerable amount. Awesome.
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Dang, it really is a great program. The trial version only lets you do 20 images at a time, but that's not too bad. I just shrunk my entire framework-res by a considerable amount. Awesome.
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It really is amazing. You can of course use it on the default/unedited Android PNG's too (not just your own edits) to save even more space, but I recommend that you stay away from the .9.png ones with this tool.
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It really is amazing. You can of course use it on the default/unedited Android PNG's too (not just your own edits) to save even more space, but I recommend that you stay away from the .9.png ones with this tool.
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PNGGauntlet is a free alternative that works VERY well in my opinion. I actually found it from a graphic artist who does mobile game artworks and he swears by it. It works out really well. Go for it if you don't want to pay the $15.
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Hey all.
For a while now I've been tinkering around with icons and wallpapers and stuff for Android and the G1/Dream, but I've never put it all together to make a theme of my own.. so I thought I'd change that. I'm calling this theme MonoChrome 1.0, and it is currently ADP1 and RC30 compatible.
Have an ADP1 or RC30 and wanna try the theme out? You'll find the download links and instructions near the bottom of this post.
** UPDATE 01/19/2009: All the default system icons added, wallpaper/dock tweaked, changed a few transparency settings. New screenshots below. **
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More screenshots (can't attach more than four images per post):
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/gold/1232403547123.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/gold/1232403613812.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/gold/1232403746836.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/gold/1232403678451.png
Thoughts, ideas, dirty offers..? Let me have it.
Oh, and credits goes out to brandenk and his Kspec theme from which I borrowed parts of the theme.
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Current version: 1.02
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Wanna try it out? Download links:
ADP1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ICV03T5U
RC30: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=H7JGM4T1 **Tested and confirmed working**
1) Make sure you have JFv1.31 installed on your ADP1 or rooted RC30 G1 before you try to install this theme.
2) Download file from one of the above links.
3) Rename file to update.zip
4) Transfer file to the root catalog of your SD card.
5) Disconnect ExtUSB cable and shut phone down.
6) Press Home + Power to start the phone up in Recovery Mode/JFv1.31.
7) Once booted into JFv1.31 press Alt + S to install.
8) When install is complete press Home + Back to reboot.
9) Cross your fingers and wait. If all goes well Android ought to be up and running my theme within a minute.
This theme has been tested on two ADP1 phones without any issues, but I am NOT to be held responsible if your phone for some reason gets bricked in the process. Install at your own peril.
Download the wallpaper here: http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/gold/default_wallpaper-r2.png
Looks great I think. But on the second picture the "dock" looks a little to white to me.
broopa said:
Looks great I think. But on the second picture the "dock" looks a little to white to me.
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The Market icon, you mean? Yeah, I agree, the droid needs to be a few shades darker. I'll fix that later on tonight, or tomorrow.
Oh and thanks for the input, it's very valuable because you tend to stare yourself blind on your own theme.
No the market icon looks alright. I was talking about that white shade behind the icons at the bottom of the screen. I think it is a little to white. It looks perfect in the top picture but for some reason in the bottom it looks to white. I am not sure why since it is the same picture. You might not need to do anything to it. It just pulls my eyes off the icons into the negative space of the background.
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No the market icon looks alright. I was talking about that white shade behind the icons at the bottom of the screen. I think it is a little to white. It looks perfect in the top picture but for some reason in the bottom it looks to white. I am not sure why since it is the same picture. You might not need to do anything to it. It just pulls my eyes off the icons into the negative space of the background.
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Ah, now I get it. I could try to make the "dock" slightly darker. I'll try that, it's like a two minute job, tops.
**edit**
How does this look? I decreased the luminance and added a bit more texture instead.
the darker "dock" looks a lot better imo. btw great looking theme. i was never too fond of all the other themes so this might be my first theme i install. also, not sure if you would be willing to or if anyone else agrees, since the theme is dark i think colored icons with the same black background you have now would look awesome.
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the darker "dock" looks a lot better imo. btw great looking theme. i was never too fond of all the other themes so this might be my first theme i install. also, not sure if you would be willing to or if anyone else agrees, since the theme is dark i think colored icons with the same black background you have now would look awesome.
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The darker dock does look better, I'll stick with that one. As for your icon request, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Can you elaborate a bit?
Lovin it!!!!
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As for your icon request, I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Can you elaborate a bit?
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some quick photoshopping
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some quick photoshopping
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Ah, I see. Well that's pretty nice actually, though bright colors are not for me; I tend to prefer the desaturated look. However, as soon as I release this theme people are free, encouraged even, to modify and improve on it as they see fit.
looks amazing, can't wait for this
OP updated with new screenshots. Icons added, graphics tweaked.
Looking good! And I love seeing you guys use my theme as a building block, it really is an honor.
I owe my thanks to Stericson for helping me create my first theme and letting me use his theme as a building block for mine.
Great. This is the best theme I've seen yet.
Download links and instructions added to the first post of the thread, for those of you wanting to try it out. Compatible with ADP1 only as of now.
mannyb said:
Download links and instructions added to the first post of the thread, for those of you wanting to try it out. Compatible with ADP1 only as of now.
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How do I make it for RC30?
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How do I make it for RC30?
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That's a good question. I am not sure, but I figure I will have to transfer all the custom png's from my ADP1 theme to the correct RC30 apk's. I might do that tomorrow if I feel up to it.
Awesome
I love it great work i hope you continue. thanks
i'll test this for RC30 and i'll let you know it goes
edit: so far it's working perfectly!
the only thing i've noticed is the notifications pane background isn't transparent like in the screenshots, but i can live with that
also, can you upload the background you used in the screenshots please? the theme didn't come with it.
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i'll test this for RC30 and i'll let you know it goes
edit: so far it's working perfectly!
the only thing i've noticed is the notifications pane background isn't transparent like in the screenshots, but i can live with that
also, can you upload the background you used in the screenshots please? the theme didn't come with it.
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Oh, sweet! I did the port last night when I was so tired I didn't know what I was doing, so it's nice to hear it's working on RC30 too. Thanks for trying it out.
Here's the wallpaper.
Added RC9 version - 03/10/2009 - New version that will hopefully fix the issue with "unskinned" items (clock, icons etc).
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Download links
ADP1.1h - Install at own risk! (Updated 03/05/2009 - Tested and confirmed working on my own phone)
Megaupload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KCLB26F7
Mediafire: http://www.mediafire.com/?g2fhb2ti2r3
Rapidshare: http://rapidshare.com/files/205841295/Glossy_Minimalism_1.0_ADP1.1h_working-r16.zip
RC33 - Install at own risk! (Updated 03/09/2009 - Fixed a slight "bug" with selected/pressed apps - Untested!)
Megaupload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FJBG8VHR
zSHARE: http://www.zshare.net/download/5679168693b077ec/
RC9 - New version - 03/10/2009 Old version did not skin launcher.apk among other things.
Megaupload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9QBCKQV
zSHARE: http://www.zshare.net/download/568455109998789f/
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Official Wallpapers
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/glossy_minimalism/wallpaper.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/glossy_minimalism/nuclearsepia.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/glossy_minimalism/lighthouse.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/glossy_minimalism/desolate.png
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/southpawlol/glossy_minimalism/stormfront.png
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I like it! I'd help out to make this one happen. Got two on my plate right now but issues with the dialer buttons are slowing me down
jdwme said:
I like it! I'd help out to make this one happen. Got two on my plate right now but issues with the dialer buttons are slowing me down
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Good to hear! I might come knocking on your door in a few days then
I will happily test this theme when it is ready (or almost) ready.
Sadly I don't think this can be done the right way. I was able to do the same thing with the status bar but it was a placebo effect. You'll be stuck with the same wallpaper. If anyone is willing to prove me wrong I'll be happy for it, as I got lots of ideas I would like to try but stopped due to this hurdle. Good luck in getting this to work.
P.S. the clock looks absolutely awesome.
sure ill take a crack at customizing this theme further.... send me a .zip to [email protected]
Geo411m said:
Sadly I don't think this can be done the right way. I was able to do the same thing with the status bar but it was a placebo effect. You'll be stuck with the same wallpaper. If anyone is willing to prove me wrong I'll be happy for it, as I got lots of ideas I would like to try but stopped due to this hurdle. Good luck in getting this to work.
P.S. the clock looks absolutely awesome.
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Unfortunately you are absolutely correct. I'll just have to go for a sort of a dimmed status bar that'll look transparent but really isn't. Sigh. Why do you torment us like this, Android developers?
The clock does look good, and at least with that one we don't have to fake the transparency effect
I might do a bunch of status bars with different colors; one whiteish, one black, one red, one blue, one brown, etc. That way at least you could get the color of the status bar to decently match any wallpaper you might use. Of course that also means you would have to re-flash the phone every time you changed the wallpaper to something with a different general color.
Hum, I wonder, would it be possible to make a special update.zip containing only the framework apk? I mean, everything else ought to be left intact then, right? An install would be very speedy, just seconds, when all that is needed is an update of the framework. No apps, launcher etc to be reinstalled.
Thoughts?
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Hum, I wonder, would it be possible to make a special update.zip containing only the framework apk? I mean, everything else ought to be left intact then, right? An install would be very speedy, just seconds, when all that is needed is an update of the framework. No apps, launcher etc to be reinstalled.
Thoughts?
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You certainly can, the first themeing I did was replacing just the clock that way.
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You certainly can, the first themeing I did was replacing just the clock that way.
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Yeah, I've done it with individual apps that way too, but never with the framework apk that is in a different folder than the apps for some reason. I thought it might be different with the framework because of that, but it really should not be. Good to know it's doable though, thanks for confirming!
Pretty cool idea, does this mean it wont show your service? wifi service, battery level etc? I wasn't sure if that was just a mockup you made in photoshop or it will really be that blank
I like the transparent grayscale idea though. looks promising!
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Pretty cool idea, does this mean it wont show your service? wifi service, battery level etc? I wasn't sure if that was just a mockup you made in photoshop or it will really be that blank
I like the transparent grayscale idea though. looks promising!
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Oh, all status bar icons and such will be there once it's done. Though preferably they will be redesigned to fit the glossy theme better than the default ones.
If you can realize this theme like the concept you showed, it will be a most impressive theme. Even the concept is absolutely beautiful.
If we can figure out how to get rid of the black bar at the top when we make transparent status bars this theme would be able to take advatage of it
O.k i have never tried the transparent bar but i think there is two one in drawable an drawable-land the one in drawable-land is black did you try making both of theme clear? Then again there is a lot of stuff thats in the .xml that might be stopping the process. I would ask the .xml doctor to see if thats the case.
I never tried and haven't asked about it. After the announcement of a new update I decided to hold off on any themes
Yeah I know I think ill hold of on Code_Name_Ninja until then.
I've got two on the burner waiting to be moved to update files and ideas for others, it's just so time consuming lol
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I never tried and haven't asked about it. After the announcement of a new update I decided to hold off on any themes
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Yeah I know I think ill hold of on Code_Name_Ninja until then.
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I've got two on the burner waiting to be moved to update files and ideas for others, it's just so time consuming lol
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QFT's all over the place
qft's? what's that mean? seriously, I'm lost lol
8:55PM 02-09-09
I made this up with photoshop, but all of the files are packed and ready to go... this is just to show everyone my work.... my first attempt at installing the theme was unsuccessful, so i cant post an update as of yet (UPDATE coming real soon!!) Hope this is something that is likeable for any who was looking for red.
1:05AM 02-11-09
I got the theme past tmobile g1 screen, i attached the new screenshot to show a sample icon as well as the menu tab and clock for version 1. Continuing with the rest of the icons and files. Release is looking closer, well sooner
3:00AM 02-11-09
Icons loaded, but need resizing AGAIN!!! damnit... made icon color brighter add a gloss to all icons and made the clock more transparent
12:11PM 02-12-09
I created a mockup of what my version 2 of the red theme will look like, screenshot on page 2... if you check closely i resized the "Alarm Clock" image, this is as large as i can get the icons without exposing the square dimension limit, which would cut off the embroidery design around the icons... untill i find a new solution i can post the small icons and the slightly larger icons in 2 updates... depending on feedback
3:10PM 02-13-09
After many trials of finding a legitimate icon size, i finally found something that keeps the design around the button visible.. uintill i can figure out what looks better, but Version 2 will be coming SOON.. then more updates within the system icons and clocks etc... download and rename to update.zip, turn off phone, hold HOME + POWER and then Alt + S. Should have a red boot screen!! HAS BEEN TESTED BY ME
3:28PM 02-20-09
Updated this theme to be compatible with JFv1.42, if you wish to update your theme, just recheck the download links
What I did:
Took the wallpaper from teknotiq's theme and added more red in it...
Changed every stock icon on RC33, as far as Alarm Clock - Youtube..
Added my custom menu tab, sorry thats not meant to be arrow... it wont switch and point down
Changed the status bar to have more red and black
What I could have done:
-light red icons
- clear center icons (red outlining)
- black outter, inner red glow icons
- different wallpaper (UPDATED)
***credit to dryicons.com for the icons, via deviantart.com
Updates:
-status icons, unlock screen, possibly some .9pngs, and more inner functional icons changed to red
RC33 JF v1.42 compatible
New Screenshots - UPDATED 02-13-09 - VERSION 1
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DOWNLOAD ORIGINAL THEME: http://qctx.org/dl/download.php?id=D345D4C21
DOWNLOAD WALLPAPER: http://qctx.org/double0/Red Theme Wallpaper.jpg
WORLD CLOCK (Red w/White) DOWNLOAD THEME: http://qctx.org/dl/download.php?id=E70EE7AA1
WORLD CLOCK (White w/Red) DOWNLOAD THEME:http://qctx.org/dl/download.php?id=A39594A71
WORLD CLOCK (Red on Red/White) DOWNLOAD THEME: http://qctx.org/dl/download.php?id=9CAFA0841
looks real good... is the clock transperent?
the bg looks a bit low quality..
keep it up tho
yeah im looking for a different wallpaper... and yeah the clock is transparent, i may make it a tad bit more clear... and thanks
ill see if i can find another wall
looks very good
im eagerly awaitng this release
Wow thats rad! Can't wait to see a release ^_^
second wall looks alot better
The second one is tight... but the icons are a lil TOO much red =/ jus my 2 cents
well a couple of people requested to see a different type of clock, although there will be a traditional clock release....
but here go some things i just made... let me kno which one you like...
looking for some non traditional crazy hands for these clocks as well
2 deeper red icons
and possible hands to use as examples on these two clocks
good work, looking forward to this
any idea when you're gonna release it?
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good work, looking forward to this
any idea when you're gonna release it?
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im shooting for this week, for at least the initial drop, then more tweaks over the weekend... if i don't feel lazy ill try to drop numerous versions with of this theme with different clocks....
then later on i might switch up the icons, same look, but maybe the middle is cut out and clear, or the red would be a lighter red, or idk
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well a couple of people requested to see a different type of clock, although there will be a traditional clock release....
but here go some things i just made... let me kno which one you like...
looking for some non traditional crazy hands for these clocks as well
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HAHAHHAHAHAH now that's more like it! I can't wait till themeapply or some thing of that nature is perfected... I like em all, the chrono and world looks great!
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is that my bar??? how dare you! .... jk lol
but seriously, I dont care... i give anyone permission to do whatever with my parts.... MY THEME PARTS... you PERVS...lol
i just stopped by to say... its looking to be a great theme so far! cant wait til its released so i can test drive it.
Love the icons!
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is that my bar??? how dare you! .... jk lol
but seriously, I dont care... i give anyone permission to do whatever with my parts.... MY THEME PARTS... you PERVS...lol
i just stopped by to say... its looking to be a great theme so far! cant wait til its released so i can test drive it.
Love the icons!
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yeah i read your disclaimer on your theme first and when i release it ill give you props for what i used.. i kno u dont care, but just respectful to put all parties involved on the update.zip
but yeah now i gotta resize the icons but everything else is coming together nicely for my original release... this week definitely!!! and if this nice long "Squall" of storm doesnt knock out my comcast n electricity then il get to work asap
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yeah i read your disclaimer on your theme first and when i release it ill give you props for what i used.. i kno u dont care, but just respectful to put all parties involved on the update.zip
but yeah now i gotta resize the icons but everything else is coming together nicely for my original release... this week definitely!!! and if this nice long "Squall" of storm doesnt knock out my comcast n electricity then il get to work asap
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yeah we are in a tornado warning until 9... it was just winter... wtf??? lol
Ohio weather sucks! go from snow to freezing ice to rain to tornado in less than a week.... why did i come here??? lol
here is one last wallpaper type, i was thinking with all of the black and red i could make SAW3-6 theme... lol but i found this bloody keyboard so i thru this together, still working on the red theme, almost there now... id say a day or two
check out the clock transparency...!!
wow, i think i timed the screenshot at the half second between the two clocks... cus they shud be identical right?
menu tab is clear (er) than it seems, when on screen
wow this is really nice, red is my favorite color too, keep it up
as i was working i stumbled along what i want to set as version 2, hopefully of many if i have tha time... but my look is for the same red theme, but for those of you that would enjoy clear icons... well "cookie-cut-out" icons..
check out of the mockups.. one shows u my edits, made by PicSay via G1
theme released and posted on first page, today...
post feedback and suggestions
i like this theme is it compatible with JFV1.43 ADP1.1H???
First off, I'd like to thank daveid for making the first theme template, saving us the trouble of re-flashing the entire ROM for any theme.
Next I want to give credit to MOONSSPOON, I based some of my icons from his prior themes, however the ones here will differ once completed.
Lastly, I want to thank Stericson for suppling the community with the amazing xml and java edits that he's accomplished. If there is anyone here in this community that deserves thanks above all else, its him.
So without further due, here is a sneak peak at my upcoming theme:
Forever
***Update 5-6-2009***
Alright well I have a busy week with school and vacation this weekend, so my progress is coming a bit slow. I'm not very fond of the changes in the connection type and battery that I made, so expect changes there. I've taken my first stab at the app drawer, but it's a bit too crisp for my tastes, I plan to roughen it up a bit. I've made some more changes to the backgrounds of the status drawer and app drawer, but I'll post those when I'm more satisfied with them.
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I still have a lot of work to do, I only just started this project, so I am looking for any feedback or suggestions, positive or negative. So please leave your comments and help hasten its progress.
Looks pretty cool so far.
My only suggestion is to keep the icons a dark with shades of green to match everything..
I like the battery meter.
Looking good. You inspired me to make my own custom boot screen, put a little thought into it and realized it could be done very simply. Not sure if it is the method you took, but this is what I did. I opened the original files, for the logo-shine I converted the layer to a smart object (all work done in Photoshop), and applied a color overlay (with some nice blending options to it) to turn it blue hue'd.
I then opened the logo-mask file, and colored over the entire thing in 0 0 0 black. Created my text using the font of my choice, in blue. And used the background eraser (preserving the black) to erase the text. Leaving a boot screen that looks like this when it is loading:
Now.. back to your theme. I would think some brownish icons would compliment the green overall theme nicely. Kinda give it those earth tones.
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Looking good. You inspired me to make my own custom boot screen, put a little thought into it and realized it could be done very simply. Not sure if it is the method you took, but this is what I did. I opened the original files, for the logo-shine I converted the layer to a smart object (all work done in Photoshop), and applied a color overlay (with some nice blending options to it) to turn it blue hue'd.
I then opened the logo-mask file, and colored over the entire thing in 0 0 0 black. Created my text using the font of my choice, in blue. And used the background eraser (preserving the black) to erase the text. Leaving a boot screen that looks like this when it is loading:
Now.. back to your theme. I would think some brownish icons would compliment the green overall theme nicely. Kinda give it those earth tones.
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First off, thank you! I've been pondering over this all about finding a completive color for the theme and the whites and greys just didn't fit right, and the browns just eluded me. So booyah! I've got a perspective on where to go from here.
As for the boot screen (in PS CS4), I created a new document with the dimensions of the android-logo-mask.png, kept its background transparent. I created a new layer of a black box (rgb, 0 0 0) covering the visible dimenions. Then created the text how I wanted on a new layer. Next, focused on the first black box, then ctrl - click on the contents of the text layer, selecting only the text contents on your black box, then just deleting the selection and presto, black box with your text cut out, preserving your transparent background.
Saved it as a png. Open it with fireworks, export it as PNG 8 with alpha transparency (to compress its size).
And on the android-logo-shine.png is just a scrolling marque that will go end to end across the back of android-logo-mask.png. I noticed yours does have as much of a "shine" to it anymore. Idk if that was your goal or not but yeah, thats how I did mine .
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First off, thank you! I've been pondering over this all about finding a completive color for the theme and the whites and greys just didn't fit right, and the browns just eluded me. So booyah! I've got a perspective on where to go from here.
As for the boot screen (in PS CS4), I created a new document with the dimensions of the android-logo-mask.png, kept its background transparent. I created a new layer of a black box (rgb, 0 0 0) covering the visible dimenions. Then created the text how I wanted on a new layer. Next, focused on the first black box, then ctrl - click on the contents of the text layer, selecting only the text contents on your black box, then just deleting the selection and presto, black box with your text cut out, preserving your transparent background.
Saved it as a png. Open it with fireworks, export it as PNG 8 with alpha transparency (to compress its size).
And on the android-logo-shine.png is just a scrolling marque that will go end to end across the back of android-logo-mask.png. I noticed yours does have as much of a "shine" to it anymore. Idk if that was your goal or not but yeah, thats how I did mine .
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Mine still shines pretty well, just doesn't capture on the screen shots.
Wow look first theme with a white clock. You work fast....
Looks great.
Stericson
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Now.. back to your theme. I would think some brownish icons would compliment the green overall theme nicely. Kinda give it those earth tones.
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I agree w/ daveid, brown would go really well with it so far, making it into a more earth tone theme.
Iwould take it a bit farther and encompass the silver elements of that status bar into a silver-green theme, or even silver-green with a highlights of brown. (I can't help but think of elves when I picture this in my head...weird) The reason I think green and silver would be better main colours is the theme looks very natural and equal elements of green and brown might "pop" it too much. Green/Silver (white w/ that shade of black) would fit, but deffinetly has to have brown highlights somewhere.
I'm sure it's on your list, but I would change the pull-up menu tab from stock. It conflicts with your theme, which is looking really great.
Great start!
Love the colors! Not so sure about the clock but that's a personal preference thing. White clock looks awesome with it. Can't wait to see the release.
Like it, cant wait to see the finished product!
LOVE THE GREEN!!! I would suggest skinning the bottom pull menu though
Come on now, you all didn't expect me to leave the app drawer default, did you?
I've only just begun, so when an idea pops in my head I take care of it. I'm not handling anything in a specific order, however the icons will probably be my last addition (however I'll get up a few prototypes for screenshot-sake and help add to the feel of the theme).
Anyways I've added an update along with new screenshots, check it out.
It's coming together nicely. The browns really do compliment the greens and give it more depth. Keep it coming.
I like it! I like the shades of green and brown you used. The suggestion of a complimenting silver is a good one. Also, consider an earthy dark/muted blue for some highlights (suggestive of water). Then you would have the three primary earth tones - primarily using the green and brown with some small amount of silver/blue as highlights.
Just my .02c - Looking forward to trying it out on Dudes' build!
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I like it! I like the shades of green and brown you used. The suggestion of a complimenting silver is a good one. Also, consider an earthy dark/muted blue for some highlights (suggestive of water). Then you would have the three primary earth tones - primarily using the green and brown with some small amount of silver/blue as highlights.
Just my .02c - Looking forward to trying it out on Dudes' build!
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As of right now my plans are only supporting JF's ADP1.5 build. That may change down the road, but wouldn't come until I release a final for JF's build.
Oh...the silver is gone. The brown highlights look nice, but the removal of the silver in the task bar seems to have taken something away from the overall theme rather than added something in.
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Oh...the silver is gone. The brown highlights look nice, but the removal of the silver in the task bar seems to have taken something away from the overall theme rather than added something in.
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Yeah, agreed. I really wasn't impressed with its turnout. I'll make chanegs when I'm back from vacation.
I like it, but to be honest im not feeling the pull out bar.
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i dont wanna see this theme die...
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Would anyone be interested in creating an orange ICS theme?
Basically what I was hoping for was anywhere you see the blue/teal (3F9BBF) in ICS, I would like it changed to orange (ff8c00). I really like the ICS look and feel so I dont want any fancy graphics or anything, just the color change. I dont know how simple or complicated that may be, but I am not opposed to paying a reward for anyone's efforts.
As far as which ROM to theme... I have used and like ARHD. I am currently using Gummynex. But I am completely open to using whichever ROM. (as long as NFC is supported!)
If anyone else would be interested in this as well please post your support.
Thank you to anyone in advance.
If you are open to launchers you could do something like this
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That is not bad, but I prefer not to use a launcher. Also I really dont want a themed icon pack, or themed widgets or anything. I like more of the subtle color change. IMO when everything is themed after a few days it becomes a little too much, and I end up reverting back.
Also I am really OCD, so when some icons are themed and other are not it drives me crazy. I know its pretty much impossible to theme every icon out there so I prefer to leave them unchanged.
I appreciate the help though, and I am sorry I dont mean to be so picky.
I would say more then likely you I'll have to wait until CM9 finishes or at least includes theme chooser. I am a big fan of orange themes too and orange octane has always been my favorite.
If I wasn't too busy on Black Exodus I would kindly take up the request. Maybe if noone else does it in a couple of days, I'll do it.
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If I wasn't too busy on Black Exodus I would kindly take up the request. Maybe if noone else does it in a couple of days, I'll do it.
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That would be phenomenal I would be happy to assist in any way that doesn't involve .9 pngs
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If I wasn't too busy on Black Exodus I would kindly take up the request. Maybe if noone else does it in a couple of days, I'll do it.
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I would greatly appreciate that if you ended up with some time. I know you make some great in depth themes!
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I would greatly appreciate that if you ended up with some time. I know you make some great in depth themes!
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Well, I don't leave projects half done I wouldn't call myself a themer otherwise. Black Exodus is done, its more about porting to as many ROMs as possible.
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Well, I don't leave projects half done I wouldn't call myself a themer otherwise. Black Exodus is done, its more about porting to as many ROMs as possible.
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Which is why having someone like you on this is absolutely ideal!
Just because I was bored. Made a start, let me know if its too bright of Orange or not. Quick 2 minute job.
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Just because I was bored. Made a start, let me know if its too bright of Orange or not. Quick 2 minute job.
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The clock in the status bar is just about perfect. The wifi, signal, and battery icons are a little too light/yellow.
Thank you so much for giving it a shot!
I don't want to hijack the thread but would it be possible to also theme Google talk as well.
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I don't want to hijack the thread but would it be possible to also theme Google talk as well.
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It can be done But, as I said, not much time lately. That was my first shot, in a few days if no-one can or won't do it, i'll take on the project
See you soon
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Thank you, hopefully this will get some support and others will be interested!
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Verizon 4G LTE.
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That is not bad, but I prefer not to use a launcher. Also I really dont want a themed icon pack, or themed widgets or anything. I like more of the subtle color change. IMO when everything is themed after a few days it becomes a little too much, and I end up reverting back.
Also I am really OCD, so when some icons are themed and other are not it drives me crazy. I know its pretty much impossible to theme every icon out there so I prefer to leave them unchanged.
I appreciate the help though, and I am sorry I dont mean to be so picky.
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That is funny. I totally understand where you are coming from with some of the icons being themed and others not. You know what would be great? Having all the icons the ability to be removed and just the app name remain. That would be clean. But, the spacing between the names/words should adapt also. Because the space between app names should not be dependent on the width of an app icon. So if using just names we could fit more apps on any given screen. Being Android, I would suppose that feature does or can exist. I have yet to find it though. But, great call on the OCD. I will say this people think quitting smoking is hard? Try to just let something go that we view in our eyes as not absolutly done. Though to most other it would be just fine. LOL!!
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That is funny. I totally understand where you are coming from with some of the icons being themed and others not. You know what would be great? Having all the icons the ability to be removed and just the app name remain. That would be clean. But, the spacing between the names/words should adapt also. Because the space between app names should not be dependent on the width of an app icon. So if using just names we could fit more apps on any given screen. Being Android, I would suppose that feature does or can exist. I have yet to find it though. But, great call on the OCD. I will say this people think quitting smoking is hard? Try to just let something go that we view in our eyes as not absolutly done. Though to most other it would be just fine. LOL!!
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lol I thought I was the only one that didn't like themed icons.
I am pretty sure there is an app in the market that will let you make simple text icons though.
I wasn't sure how much support this idea would get. hopefully this will come to fruition!
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Just because I was bored. Made a start, let me know if its too bright of Orange or not. Quick 2 minute job.
where did you get this font pack/png? like it alot!
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grinch247 said:
Nitroz said:
Just because I was bored. Made a start, let me know if its too bright of Orange or not. Quick 2 minute job.
where did you get this font pack/png? like it alot!
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Check out Simple Text app in market
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I'm with yas there Dakota0206 and Jaytronics!
I too can't handle a half themed job, especially for icons.
I agree, stock look is best with a slight change of the current ICS blue to variants of orange and green would be SWEET!
ahqball said:
I'm with yas there Dakota0206 and Jaytronics!
I too can't handle a half themed job, especially for icons.
I agree, stock look is best with a slight change of the current ICS blue to variants of orange and green would be SWEET!
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Thanks! glad I am not the only one.
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What color orange is the battery notification in the status bar when the battery is low? I think that is the color I am looking for.