Metamorph gives me an error message saying it can't read the theme control file. It does this for every file I try. I'm putting the zipped files in the Android theme file of my sdcard. I assume they should be zipped. The main theme I'm trying is darkdream. I have a evo and i'm using frost Rom which has fresh as a base.
Are you certain you can theme this ROM? I just performed a search for things like "theme," "deodex," and "morph" and came up with only one result that was talking about theme'ing the dialer.
Try a different ROM and then try to use a MetaMorph theme and see if you get better results.
changing roms?
I flashed a riptide9 theme through recovery and it works fine on this Rom. I'm using frost because it has the same radio as fresh that allows me to tether with my ps3, but it has less bloat. Can u recommend a Rom that will do both and morph? I thought since frost had fresh as a base themes that work for fresh would by default work on frost
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I've been trying to install Morphs or a blackbar for the new (rooted) OTA Update. I'm using the ROM that was (claimed to be in the thread) deodexed (look here: h t t p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811620). I've either had boot loops or blank screens after boot. Have you guys managed to get any morphs to work? I'm just looking for a smooth black statusbar.
I'm guessing (since you didn't post a link to the theme) that it flashes services.jar in /system/framework, if you remove that and edit the xml accordingly it will work, but the time will remain black. You'll need to manually edit your services.jar to fix that.
I tried flashing themes that were CM6 compatible (Simplicity), and just the browser and the framework_res.apk. I haven't tried any others.
And those bootlooped? It's probably a much better idea to get support in the release threads for those themes.
Good idea. Thanks!
i just downloaded that build you posted a link too and it is still odex'd unless you deodexed it yourself or something
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Sorry to bump this, but I'm also looking for a themed version of the 2.2.1 OTA rom, but in particular i want the black bar with white letters, such as the Community Hero Mix has. Is there something like this? Aside from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848791, because I prefer the green on black and a simple OTA rom
Is it possible to theme the virtuous ROM without the need of a launcher??
It depends on what you want to do. Android is quite flexible, you can change the launcher like you said. On cyanogens rom he has a very new theme engine which allows you to change the look of the phone, but it is very new. Or the traditional way of flashing framework.zip among others to change the main pngs on the phone. Check out the theme section here, and for any other HDPI Device.
How can I flash the framework?
Just like a normal zip, make sure it is for the type of rom. A cm theme wont work on sense for example, also make sure the screen size is the same
could i extract whats my phone currently is and then edit it myself?
I am a absolute newbie to rooting and themes.
After I installed a theme, I get a lot of FCs with Gmail, SNS, and other system applications.
What is actually happening and how to solve?
depends on whether the theme is compatible with the rom anot. some theme is not compatible with some roms.
tt0204 said:
I am a absolute newbie to rooting and themes.
After I installed a theme, I get a lot of FCs with Gmail, SNS, and other system applications.
What is actually happening and how to solve?
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you need to state what you have running such as rom, kernel, apps, tweaks, lagfixes etc, what theme you applied and the methods used, before anyone can assist you.
Sorry don't mean to hijack the thread but this happened to me too with your Black Android theme v3.5....
I actually had it working but flashed another theme to try and then tried to go back to Black Android and FC's like the OP.
Flashed with CWM, Speedmod 13C, no lagfix, 1st 3 tweaks (or not, tried both), I used a Doc kitchen rom JS5 based and tried both wipe and no-wipe, tried clearing caches...
Thought it was me but other themes work... Odd cuz it worked at first...
I've looked around and several solutions are provided but none of them work. I have downlaoded several themes in ZIP-format. I just can't seem to add them to my theme manager. I've tried renaming to MTZ and opening via the Theme Manager->Import from SD-card, but that doesn't work either. Any solutions?
Which Miui version you are using and which theme you will use?
I have many problems with the Miui 1.4.29 version and the current themes.
Since GB I have to many problems with it. I changed back to GB Sence and give it a try
The latest? I only flashed my ROM since wednesday I believe. So I suppose the latest
Have you tried opening the zip and placing the .mtz file in the theme manager?
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Have you tried opening the zip and placing the .mtz file in the theme manager?
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The ZIP doesn't contain a MTZ.
Tell us which Theme you will use then we can help.
Have you download and active other Themes over the Theme Manager?
Have you the same issue?
This is an example of a theme: http://miuithemes.com/63/paper-miui-theme/
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Tell us which Theme you will use then we can help.
Have you download and active other Themes over the Theme Manager?
Have you the same issue?
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Downloading via the Theme Manager works fine although not a lot of themes give me a preview of the theme.
Maybe it is not possible to install these themes via theme manager, because they change some systemfiles which cannot be changed with a running system?!
IMHO i would always do it on this way:
1.) Download the theme and copy it on sd-card
2.) Reboot phone into recovery
3.) Make a complete nandroid backup, just in case
4.) Flash the theme as normal
5.) Reboot phone
I think, this is the best and safest way. So you should try this and tell me, if it works.
Beyond ROM specific themes (stock, CMx, AOSP, etc.) what problems are most likely from flashing a theme that is not specific for S3 -- that is, I can't tell if it's specific for S3. Other than screen resolution issues I'm guessing maybe missing icons?
The only threads on theme compatibility I could find mentioned having a backup, just in case theme didn't work (would ZipThemer backup be sufficient?) and possible endless reboot (and how would I get out of that?). Only making sure ROM and theme matched seemed important.
I wouldn't put my money on a zip themer backup. Always do a full nandroid when flashing something potentially dangerous to your setup.
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Beyond ROM specific themes (stock, CMx, AOSP, etc.) what problems are most likely from flashing a theme that is not specific for S3 -- that is, I can't tell if it's specific for S3. Other than screen resolution issues I'm guessing maybe missing icons?
The only threads on theme compatibility I could find mentioned having a backup, just in case theme didn't work (would ZipThemer backup be sufficient?) and possible endless reboot (and how would I get out of that?). Only making sure ROM and theme matched seemed important.
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Lets say the rom isnt tw or device specific but urs is. Pngs could be named differently xml layouts for other devices may be different apk packages system blocks and a lot of other things could go wrong breaking apps wiping partitions thay shouldnt be wiped and else where. Unless u know what ur doing dont ness with it.
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So, if I understand your reply, even if I stay with stock ROM and new theme is for stock ROM, it also has to be specifically for S3.
I have looked at enough threads to conclude I'd have fewer or no compatibility issues if I flashed CM or AOSP/AOKP ROMs, but which one? CM9 looks like the most stable for S3 and has tons of themes. Yes...no? Would CM9 themes work on CM10?