Develop Bugs

G mail appearance question

Hi guys. I was wondering if someone could answer this for me . The appearance of my Gmail app inbox has gone dark grey background with white txt and new mail comes in with a black background with white txt.
This is quite annoying as i don't remember changing any settings and i am finding it a bit off putting.
I can't for the life of me find how to change it back to the white background.
Can anybody point it out to me pls??
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a dark-themed gmail app? I'd kill to have that...

Dunno how it happened. It was white till yesterday. I have the latest version installed but the icon is even slightly different to my friends ones. I've got a closed envelope with 'M 'Im the middle whereas my friends have a 'M ' popping up out of the envelope. Strange. . . .
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are you sure it's the real gmail app? check the about section.
could you attach the apk?

Have you played with any THEMES for your phone? Usually, some themes are coming with few themed applications ...
The themed applications are getting installed at once with the phone theme, w/o any warning or info.
If you did install a phone theme, look inside the zip file (the theme itself) under system/app ... if you see a gmail.apk there, then you just found out how you've ended with a black gmail app.
P.S.: I'm also interested in getting your themed gmail. apk file

XlAfbk said:
are you sure it's the real gmail app? check the about section.
could you attach the apk?
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Yes it is. V 2.3 .2
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I've tried a few different themes the last few days to honest . Have them all on my sd card. Just checked and the only one with a Gmail.apk is gingermix. Maybe this is where it came from .
I've changed since though and wiped cache and dalvik first??
If you guys explain how i can attach the Gmail.apk then no prob. Can i do it on my SGS?
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I've ran some tests based on your input and YES, the gingermix theme is the culprit here ...
Please find attached the gingermix themed gmail apk and also the stock gmail. Both packages are installable via CWM.
I personally like more the gingermix themed one ... thanks for bringing this issue up

Its funny actually. Now that I've copped it i see bits of various themes all over my phone. . Lol.
I have generation x blue theme installed right now but also see these :
Gmail.apk from gingermix v4
Dialer, phone.apk and message icon from jumba 2.5
He he he he
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@ro_explorer. . Thanks for that.
A little off topic but if i was to revert back to stock theme can i flash a notification bar from one theme and a separate battery,icon set from another??
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I've uploaded again the zips with the gmail.apk only .. it was something wrong with the update scripts earlier (I've edited the scripts with wordpad so it got screwed up).

If you like to play with the themes, you will have to use a deodexed rom in the forst place, then you can play with various png files inside the framework-res.apk file under /system/framework dorectory (this is quite dangerous if you're not really sure what you are doing IMO).
Personally I'm using the Generation X V2.0B with some elements from generationX V1.14 (wifi icons to be more exact), some personal touch-ups in the buttons for the AOSP unlock screen and puzzle unlock, modified taskbar ... and some various themed applications that are going really well with this theme
If anyone is interested I can share it. I'm not taking credit for anything .. these are just things found here, on this very forum

I would like that alright. Is that the standard looking wifi icon as opposed to the battle axe looking one in v2?
Im using gen x v2 hard blue but finding some txt hard to read Im the menus.
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I've just turned off my computer. I'll upload the files tomorrow morning.
The wifi icon is the one used in v1.14 (the axe looking one).

ro_explorer said:
I've just turned off my computer. I'll upload the files tomorrow morning.
The wifi icon is the one used in v1.14 (the axe looking one).
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Cool thanks. What's the difference between the two wifi icons in v 1.14 and v 2.0?
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Here we go ... even if we are waaaay off-topic (still, the theme has also the themed gmail ) ...
http://www.multiupload.com/7GABD8IDUP
Wallpaper:
Screenshot attached - go launcher ex in the preview.

Cool. That looks great man. Much prefer that wifi icon to the newer one. I was gonna have a go off customising a theme for myself this weekend but I might hold off and enjoy yours now for a while. ;-)
Thanks
PS...I'm actually starting to like the themed gmail app!!
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could you please post a screenshot of that themed gmail.apk?

Yes .. I can .. i guess ...

ro_explorer said:
Yes .. I can .. i guess ...
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Ya mine looks the same
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[THEME REQ] Red Theme for EI22

I'm not a big fan of blue or green so could someone with a higher power bless us with a red theme for EI22 so my phone can finally be complete.
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Honestly I want a red theme too
i think i maybe able to put together pieces and make sumthin
because i been red theme shopping lol and i was looking for a nice battery
or ill help out with some files if needed
*No Honeycomb Battery* lol no offense

Please thanks in advance
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I wouldn't mind seeing one as well. I am a fan of the circle battery icon. But I don't have any clue on how to help but I would if I could. Thanks to someone who does have the ability .

I prefer the circle battery because its eaiser to see the percent number
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I'm currently running a black/red theme, but dunno how to set it up just as a theme. It's currently pasted over the ACS mostly stock ROM, with samurai kernel. a bunch of custom apps. A lot of the stuff was either edited or fully contributed by several different sources. i cant remember them all, but i'll try crediting the ones i remember. Suggest ADW launcher, since a red theme pack is included
You should only Need to wipe Cache and Davlik Cache, as log as you're on a standard EI22 you can keep Data.
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I'm still working on fixing the kink on the menu where the letters cant be read. If anybody could help solve the issue it'd help a lot
Need a custom swype though
includes custom (some very partial):
Facebook
Mirem Browser
Market (older version, disable Market Updater)
Google Quick Search
Phone
Calendar
Calculator
Dialer Tab Activity
Advanced Task Killer
Email
GMail
Gallery
Browser
Music Player
Video Player
Voicemail
Talk
TWLauncher 4 (manager included
Boot Animation (may not kick in till second reboot)
Shutdown animation
Red Circle battery but its not the standard one
But i don't have enough posts to post the link to it

LASuxs said:
I'm currently running a black/red theme, but dunno how to set it up just as a theme. It's currently pasted over the ACS mostly stock ROM, with samurai kernel. a bunch of custom apps. A lot of the stuff was either edited or fully contributed by several different sources. i cant remember them all, but i'll try crediting the ones i remember. Suggest ADW launcher, since a red theme pack is included
You should only Need to wipe Cache and Davlik Cache, as log as you're on a standard EI22 you can keep Data.
Warning
I'm still working on fixing the kink on the menu where the letters cant be read. If anybody could help solve the issue it'd help a lot
Need a custom swype though
includes custom (some very partial):
Facebook
Mirem Browser
Market (older version, disable Market Updater)
Google Quick Search
Phone
Calendar
Calculator
Dialer Tab Activity
Advanced Task Killer
Email
GMail
Gallery
Browser
Music Player
Video Player
Voicemail
Talk
TWLauncher 4 (manager included
Boot Animation (may not kick in till second reboot)
Shutdown animation
Red Circle battery but its not the standard one
But i don't have enough posts to post the link to it
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no custom framework? check out the red swype beta in the link in my sig. btw if u could just take the current blue ei22 blue ics theme and just change all the blue to red it would be perfect i think. just time-consuming. but that way it'd already be flashable

FrankyFiggz27 said:
no custom framework? check out the red swype beta in the link in my sig. btw if u could just take the current blue ei22 blue ics theme and just change all the blue to red it would be perfect i think. just time-consuming. but that way it'd already be flashable
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oh yeah the framework, tw framework, and system UI have been customized. and i'll give that swype a tr, might make it completely black and red, see if it stays visible. The issue is that the themes dont seem to install the apps for me. Only the roms seem to do so. Probably something in the script or something i dont know about

i will be making one as soon as we get locks mod for ei22

greenmuggy said:
i will be making one as soon as we get locks mod for ei22
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Thank you sir, Thank You
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i just metamorphed a bunch of red cm7 morphs. It worked for the most part, so now I have red progress bars and red volume sliders (and possibly some other things red...haven't checked too thoroughly yet). If you're like me and waiting for a red ei22 theme, these minor red accents might help hold you over, too. here's the sick morphs - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013757
whoever decides to finally made the red ei22 theme should try to incorporate some of these things.

Well so far i have a few part for the theme
ill be flashing and posting screen shots today
and let me know what yall think for the red theme
its for ei22
and i will be testing on Legendary
sorry it took so long i had an house warming party i hosted lol

Tha_Dynasty2049 said:
Well so far i have a few part for the theme
ill be flashing and posting screen shots today
and let me know what yall think for the red theme
its for ei22
and i will be testing on Legendary
sorry it took so long i had an house warming party i hosted lol
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Thank you sir. I'm so anxious to see the results
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silkassassain said:
Thank you sir, Thank You
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19802733#post19802733
Hope you like it
I do at least i may change the battery tho

I've found that Marcusant's ROM Revival 7.1 is awesome no bugs runs fast and a beautiful red theme to it its amazing big Props to Marcusant for this rom i totally recommend it if you are looking for a clean red themed ROM

Google must be toying with us with the Messaging app icon!!

Hey,
I don't know if Google is trying to be funny or something but i find it VERY irritating and stupid that THE WHOLE OS is Cyan (or Blue) and Black ... EVERYTHING... the main icons of phone, people app, notification bar and even the glowing effect of over scroll... except ONE thing, the Messaging app.. GREEN AND WHITE..!!! And not only that, their Flagship device has Super AMOLED screen and there is no DARK theme inside the app settings!! Seriously, Google?
Anyway, i'm done raging now is there a way to change the messaging app icon? (i don't like using third party apps) i want it to be ANYTHING that is similar in color to the Phone app ...
and to take this maybe a step further, is there a way to re-theme the app itself to something DARK with a lot of blacks rather than whites? (i'm not a Dev so i'm just asking, don't flame at me if it's impossible, i dunno)
Aaaaaan that's it, thanks for reading
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UPDATE: If anyone is interested:
Fully themed MMS/SMS app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423638
And How to change app icon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419091
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Sorry i didn't search before posting (never thought it's possible anyway! lol

Here ya go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419091
and if you scroll further down its much easier changing the icons using an app called ninjamorph!

As a graphic designer I was wondering about the exact same issue.
ICS is a big advance in terms of design, but there are a few big "mistakes" designwise imho. It's not only the Messaging icon, it's the whole messaging app, I agree with you. Colorwise it's absolutely the opposite of what it should be... same thing with the People app, way too bright to fit the whole theme of the OS. Should be themed in the same way like the call log and the contacts tap in the dialer.

I don't understand who had the idea to design the calendar, sms and contact app in a completely different design.:thumbdown: Fortunately I'm not the only who is unhappy with this.
Hopefully the next update brings us a consistent ui.
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snuff96 said:
Here ya go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419091
and if you scroll further down its much easier changing the icons using an app called ninjamorph!
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You, my friend, have just made my life a little better. Thank You!
We'll just wait for Google to provide a Dark theme for the SMS app
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Now, i just gotta find that Mod to prevent SMS to be converted to MMS and my life will be awesome! << Has anyone seen that? i searched ALL pages of the development section and couldn't find it!! i saw it before i was rooted now that i want it, i can't find it -__-
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UPDATE: If anyone is interested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423638
Fully themed MMS/SMS app

Inverted stock TW apps

Anyone know where I can find an Inverted stock TW email, gmail app? I hate the default white and would appreciate it if someone could link me..

Up, anyone?

Smok3d said:
Anyone know where I can find an Inverted stock TW email, gmail app? I hate the default white and would appreciate it if someone could link me..
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I don't think anyone has created any yet, I'm looking myself. The email app is supposed to be invertible through settings, but at least on my phone it doesn't work right. Only a small part of the email body at the top changes to either blue or black. Changing font color works fine however. You can change the font to white and see no text at all, lol.

[Q] Black Dialer Interface?

Has there been any new developments as to how to change the color on the dialpad to a dark theme like on the picture I attached? The white dialpad is just not my style.
Is the only option to root and then flash an international rom to get the dark theme?

Another picture of what I'm searching for.

phuzion420 said:
Another picture of what I'm searching for.
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Get another dialer from Google Play. Many give you customizable options.
Just search fro DIALER.
I use RocketDial myself. It's fully themable. I have also used GoContacts. Same deal. There are about 20 others that all do the same thing. It's just a matter of finding one that fits your style.

Thanks. But I would prefer not to use 3rd party dialers. I've tried them before but I find myself going back to the stock dialer.
But I found this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315779
Would this work for my S4 that is stilling running the stock 4.2.2 jelly bean? Of course I would have to root my phone, which is fine. Basically, what I am looking for is a rooted M919 S4, running stock 4.2.2. JB, with a dark color dialer and contacts. Help? Please?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496121
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Most pictures I've seen of KitKat have a black dialer. Come on T-Mobile, don't screw us over again and give us a white one when the upgrade rolls out. =)