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CM7 help.

Ok this is the first time I ever used CM anything. I figured out how to get the gapps but how to integrate my DB contacts with my reg. Ones? I've been on myn's so I don't know what I have been missing. I even read the wiki on this.
1. Fb integration
2. Changing toggles in notification bar.
3. Finding a red/black theme
4. Swype for cyan ?
5. Anything else useful I should know.
Please and thank you! (I'll be sure to hit the thank button if you help me.)
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jacoballen22 said:
Ok this is the first time I ever used CM anything. I figured out how to get the gapps but how to integrate my DB contacts with my reg. Ones? I've been on myn's so I don't know what I have been missing. I even read the wiki on this.
1. Fb integration
2. Changing toggles in notification bar.
3. Finding a red/black theme
4. Swype for cyan ?
5. Anything else useful I should know.
Please and thank you! (I'll be sure to hit the thank button if you help me.)
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By DB contacts do you mean from a microsoft exchange account? Best to export them to a .vcf file and import them to your phone.
1. install facebook, under settings, accounts and sync, check the sync contacts box. That'll link it.
2. Settings, cyanogenmod settings, interface, notification power widget.
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11760329#post11760329
4. Go onto swype's website, sign up NOW, they'll send you an email with instructions. Do it now because its a beta that will close soon. Its still free.
5. Enjoy it.
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I flashed the themes from the destroyer ROM over CM7 and they work great as well. They will give you a lot of options, about 13 in the theme manager.

Contrary to what the person above me said, most themes you no longer need to flash. CM has the T-Mobile Theme Engine now, which just lets you side-load an APK, then select the theme in the Theme Manager app, then reboot. That's it!
No more flashing crap that breaks on every other update.

where are they? My CM theme manager only came with 3 options. Love to get more easily

I mean fb contacts lol and I'll try these. I was gonna say I'm getting horrible battery but it's hard to judge cause my phone was in the coat room with no signal 58%.
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where are they? My CM theme manager only came with 3 options. Love to get more easily
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All over the place! There's some in the Market, and dozens posted in all of the Themes sections here on XDA. You could give BlueBuzzer or Honeybread a try, for example.
Remember, just download the APK, install the APK, select the theme in the manager, and then reboot. No flashing or anything. Taking a backup beforehand though wouldn't hurt.

The red CM7 THEME is amazing. I would like to know why my juice defender isn't working though. I cannot accurately judge my battery life but I know Juice would help me.
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jacoballen22 said:
The red CM7 THEME is amazing. I would like to know why my juice defender isn't working though. I cannot accurately judge my battery life but I know Juice would help me.
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I don't use it personally, but not all apps are compatible with 2.3 [gingerbread] yet, so you may have to wait.

It's probably cause I'm running an older version. Don't really like the new UI. I am gonna try installing a different version to see if it makes a difference. Now I understand what all this GB hype is about.
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Yea, I went gingerbread when it came out soon after I first rooted my phone and refuse to look back.

I can see why. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get my name on the lock screen in cm7.
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jacoballen22 said:
I can see why. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get my name on the lock screen in cm7.
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Yea...you can, gimme a minute. I'll upload the file and instructions. Mine says teh roxxorz

Actually I'll link the thread, it'll be easier. Let me know if you have problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=866553

Would look awesome but I'll have to use adb. Never used it before but I'm certain I can. Not exactly what I was looking for though, I'm still going to use it but I was looking for something to put text aka my name in my lock screen.
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jacoballen22 said:
Would look awesome but I'll have to use adb. Never used it before but I'm certain I can. Not exactly what I was looking for though, I'm still going to use it but I was looking for something to put text aka my name in my lock screen.
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Well I think that is what you're looking for. You do that method, except he used "karadorde" for his phone, and I put it teh roxxorz on mine. You can make the text say whatever you want it to. And mine shows up like that on the lock screen and notification bar.

It worked. I used AndroZip and Terminal Emulator. Wasn't hard I just didn't read the second set of steps cause I thought it was an adb only thing. It effin' worked I'm "pimpin'" now hahaha.
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Huzzah!
_Tosses scarf like Homer_ And that's the end of that chapter.

Hmm what else can you teach me? Btw that's the first time I used command. I mean more than 2 lines lol.
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{Q} UOT kitchen

Sorry I'm very new to this but I'm trying to make some icons for kings new shift port but I'm not sure how to get the colors right I want something like cm7 green color with the glow not that ugly og color that comes with the phone and I don't want it to change color when the battery drops any help would be awesome I'm sure I'll get some thats why I love xda.
Edit: I'm on the kitchen now and looking at the icons can I just pick one of the (black status bar icons) then upload the files needed ? Could it really be that easy ? I ask cause theres one there that has pretty much what I'm looking for.
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Yeah man the kitchen has came a long way it should be "that" easy lol.
If you need a tutorial maybe this guy could help you out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2qyU5yL0fE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now if you want to cook your own battery icons or status bar icons download this pdf its very handy!
http://www.rdtk.net/files/So_you_want_to_cook_your_own_battery_icons_and_status_bar_icons.pdf
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dirkyd3rk said:
Yeah man the kitchen has came a long way it should be "that" easy lol.
If you need a tutorial maybe this guy could help you out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2qyU5yL0fE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Now if you want to cook your own battery icons or status bar icons download this pdf its very handy!
http://www.rdtk.net/files/So_you_want_to_cook_your_own_battery_icons_and_status_bar_icons.pdf
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Thanks I'm checking that out now but I can't seem to get the sdk working right I'm not very good with these things but I'm learning.
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linsalata28 said:
Thanks I'm checking that out now but I can't seem to get the sdk working right I'm not very good with these things but I'm learning.
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I hear ya, only way you will feel comfortable is to just play around man, then it starts to flow. What you mean you can't get the sdk working? I used to have a ton of sdk problems in windows, now I dual boot Ubuntu (Linux) and it amazes me how everything "just" works in Linux (which was to be expected lol)
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dirkyd3rk said:
I hear ya, only way you will feel comfortable is to just play around man, then it starts to flow. What you mean you can't get the sdk working? I used to have a ton of sdk problems in windows, now I dual boot Ubuntu (Linux) and it amazes me how everything "just" works in Linux (which was to be expected lol)
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I have vista I'm thinking if installing ubuntu seems it will be easier for me I don't know if my wife will like that though LOL its really her computer shed pissed I even use it now that I got a android .
On the uot when I pick something from icons (black status bar icons) I picked G15 Androidian thats all I want how do I get that to work I can see what it looks like do I just go right to file upload and upload the files I need to or is there something else I need to do first I'm sure I'm missing something.
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linsalata28 said:
I have vista I'm thinking if installing ubuntu seems it will be easier for me I don't know if my wife will like that though LOL its really her computer shed pissed I even use it now that I got a android .
On the uot when I pick something from icons (black status bar icons) I picked G15 Androidian thats all I want how do I get that to work I can see what it looks like do I just go right to file upload and upload the files I need to or is there something else I need to do first I'm sure I'm missing something.
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Just upload the files you need (framework-Res.apk, systemUI.apk, and com.htc.resources.apk) then press submit it should work; assuming you're still on the kings sense rom.
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dirkyd3rk said:
Just upload the files you need (framework-Res.apk, systemUI.apk, and com.htc.resources.apk) then press submit it should work; assuming you're still on the kings sense rom.
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trying it now hope it works ill let you know thanks for the help it seems to b taking a long time just to upload the files but then again my pc is very slow LOL...

linsalata28 said:
trying it now hope it works ill let you know thanks for the help it seems to b taking a long time just to upload the files but then again my pc is very slow LOL...
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Yeah dude its pretty easy now im sure you got it. Once it cooks your file you will have to wait anywhere from 5 min to 1hr. Just remember your pickup number lol.
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Ok i picked what i wanted but when i go to upload the files i need it seems it freezes on me and its not uploading all the way does it take a really long time or is there something wrong here?

linsalata28 said:
Ok i picked what i wanted but when i go to upload the files i need it seems it freezes on me and its not uploading all the way does it take a really long time or is there something wrong here?
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Are you by chance using google chrome? I had that issue on chrome, switched to Firefox and it ran fine. It shouldn't take longer than a few mins to get the files up unless you have dial up internet.
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Oh and i just copied the files from the zipped ROM i downloaded on my PC SystemUI framework-res com.htc.resources was that the right way to do it ?

linsalata28 said:
Oh and i just copied the files from the zipped ROM i downloaded on my PC SystemUI framework-res com.htc.resources was that the right way to do it ?
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Yes correct.
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dirkyd3rk said:
Are you by chance using google chrome? I had that issue on chrome, switched to Firefox and it ran fine. It shouldn't take longer than a few mins to get the files up unless you have dial up internet.
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No I'm using Firefox also and i have clear wire for internet same as my evo the phone is faster though LOL really I've retried this a few times now and it stops uploading at the same spot every time I'll keep trying I guess its my internet and it sucks the kitchen keeps closing on me and tells me to wait.

Can this b done on the phone cause not joking its faster then my computer?

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No I'm using Firefox also and i have clear wire for internet same as my evo the phone is faster though LOL really I've retried this a few times now and it stops uploading at the same spot every time I'll keep trying I guess its my internet and it sucks the kitchen keeps closing on me and tells me to wait.
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That's very strange man I literally just made a theme for CM7 theme engine and it worked fine an hour ago. My internet sucks also maybe its an issue with the kitchen ATM. Hmmm
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linsalata28 said:
Can this b done on the phone cause not joking its faster then my computer?
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Use your phone as a modem then? You could try it but I never have; give it a go!
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I'll keep trying you've been very helpful thanks i really hope i get this to work I'm learning more every day.

With the icons G15Androidian do i just uncheck the baterry icons cause I'm adding a different battery and I'm sure there is one in that pack but they don't say what the name is for each icon?

linsalata28 said:
With the icons G15Androidian do i just uncheck the baterry icons cause I'm adding a different battery and I'm sure there is one in that pack but they don't say what the name is for each icon?
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Correct. You only check what you want/need that you're adding for your zip. Ex, you found a set in the kitchen you like, check only that and it will build the zip with the files you updated.
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Yeah but do you have any idea what if any ones on the G15Androidian pack is the battery?

3g icon

Anyone know where or what the file name for the 3g icon is? I don't like the look of the new one.
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mizzouse said:
Anyone know where or what the file name for the 3g icon is? I don't like the look of the new one.
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Normally the files you're looking for are located inside system/framework/framework-res.apk under the folder drawable-hdpi
In a normal rom you're be looking for 4 files:
stat_sys_data_connected_3g.png
stat_sys_data_in_3g.png
stat_sys_data_inandout_3g.png
stat_sys_data_out_3g.png
Depending on what rom you're running you might find that they're more files associated with the 3G icon, for example CM7. Your best bet if you don't know what you're doing and just want to switch out a couple of pngs is to use MetaMorph or use this kitchen....
http://uot.dakra.lt/ (very user friendly)
Also, for future reference you might want to use the search feature to find answers like this because of how often people ask and if you do in fact have to post a new thread it is to your advantage to post things like what ROM you're running or if your question(s) is about a kernel then post that as well because it helps for people like myself to answer your question(s).
Oh and here's a site where you can download whatever 3G icon you want and use MetaMorph to apply it to your theme....
www.droidpirate.com/tag/3g/
Don't forget to show the Thanks button some love if I helped you.....

My bad, im using a rooted ota stock odex 2.3.3
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mizzouse said:
My bad, im using a rooted ota stock odex 2.3.3
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WOW not even a thanks bud or anything?? At least hit the freaking THANKS button, jackass!

But it's so far and hard to do.
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Just rooted. What apps can i remove?

I dont use 99% of these apps. At the same time i dont know what is safe / not safe to remove.

I would flash a already debloated rom. Probably easier.
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Five0nIt said:
I would flash a already debloated rom. Probably easier.
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Try the GS3 R6 ROM. I think you'll like it.

I just got the sg3 today after having the nexus one last couple years and xda nexus one forum. Loved the n1 but just time to upgrade. I have a lot to learn about the sg3. How do you root the easiest way? Also best idea for long battery life. Any other info I need. Thank you and glad to be here.
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BIG FELLA said:
I just got the sg3 today after having the nexus one last couple years and xda nexus one forum. Loved the n1 but just time to upgrade. I have a lot to learn about the sg3. How do you root the easiest way? Also best idea for long battery life. Any other info I need. Thank you and glad to be here.
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Welcome to the S3 family
Easiest way to root?
Download the T-Mobile image from this thread and extract the .tar file
Flash with ODIN.
Or you can choose a different method, but you will have to ODIN custom recovery onto the phone first.
Go to this thread for guides on rooting/flashing, etc.
As for the battery, read this article about battery conditioning.

Five0nIt said:
I would flash a already debloated rom. Probably easier.
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I would rather not . Any help?
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MikeJennni said:
I would rather not . Any help?
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Well for starters you can look at whats been removed from the debloated rom and debloat yours to match.
Additionally, you can just search these forums as there will likely be multiple threads about whats safe to remove.
Additionally+, you can buy Titanium Backup and freeze the apps one by one. If they dont cause problems when frozen they are safe to remove.
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Ok thx
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Hey Mike,
I would recommend installing a custom recovery, I highly recommend Clockwork mod. Make a backup of your system to be safe, so that you can always restore if needed. Next use a file manager with root permissions, I HIGHLY recommend Root Explorer. Create a folder on your sd card called backup_bloat (or anything really). Go to your app drawer and start jotting down the bloat. I'd recommend getting rid of all the TMobile stuff, as well as most of the samsung apps. Once you have a good idea of what to get rid of, go into your system -> apps folder and look for the same icons. Instead of just deleting the files, use the multi-select option in root explorer to select all the ones you want to get rid of. Once done, move them into the backup_bloat folder. Reboot. Test your device out thoroughly for a day or two. If it works great, you can get rid of the backup_bloat folder. Any errors, and you may have removed something needed by the phone. This is my standard debloat process, and it works well for me without having to install any custom roms.
Hope this helps!

Look in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726842
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No Root

I've chosen not to root my gn2 but I would still like to customize it as much as I can. I love black out apks and was wondering if somebody knows of any apks I can use on my unrooted gn2 to customize it? A lot of thanks to anybody who can help me...
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MzBossn said:
I've chosen not to root my gn2 but I would still like to customize it as much as I can. I love black out apks and was wondering if somebody knows of any apks I can use on my unrooted gn2 to customize it? A lot of thanks to anybody who can help me...
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Can I ask why not? I get not wanting to go as far as custom roms, but with adblockers and access to the system and data partitions, you can do quite a bit without having to go for a full rom.

Well I'm just comfortable with touchwiz and honestly the last phone I had I thought I knew what doing and bricked. So I lost the courage just getting into all this so I'm a newbie...
:'( but I see all the customizations and would love to have them so I just wanted to take the easy way out and get some apks that would work with my stock...
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Best way to customize your unrooted phone is probaly thru your launcher of choice... there are some that can be customized more than others, basically what your looking for is different themes/icons which you can find for free or buy in the play store.
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What I really want is a black screen planner or a blacked out Facebook, Twitter, transparent multiview a different lockscreen clock... I'm guessing everything I want in going to have to root my phone for huh?
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Actually those can probaly be found doing searches thru xda,or google for sure.
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I had found some but most of them said must root... And the ones that didn't I was afraid to install because I wasn't sure... I'll keep looking though... I thought maybe someone would have a link or something here...
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lickarock said:
Can I ask why not? I get not wanting to go as far as custom roms, but with adblockers and access to the system and data partitions, you can do quite a bit without having to go for a full rom.
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Have to agree with lickarock. There's still quite a lot you can do without going all out like full ROMs. If you simply root your phone and load SuperSU (SuperUser), you can load something like ES File Explorer and do simple installs of apk files through there. You really don't have to worry about bricking your phone in that situation.
While I do load different roms on my N2, like you, I just wanted to get blacked out apps also. I'm running blacked out Gmail and Facebook currently, which I loaded through ESFE. Just make sure you uninstall the original apps then install the apks through ESFE and reboot. Everythings running smooth on my phone.
I've had a few scares loading different ROMs where my phone wouldn't boot up and I thought I maybe bricked my phone.......luckily I got it back up and running. Battery pulls suck.......lol
Just be sure to read through all the posts that you find which interest you. Typically, people post issues they are having and possible fixes. If you want to run different roms or something later, just be sure your phone is running the correct specs for it, ie....your baseband version is MA7 vs MC2, not all roms are compatible with multiple versions.

Okay I think I will go that route... ? Say I root it, and 4.2 finally makes its way ota will it still hit my phone or will I have to unrooted in order to get it?
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MzBossn said:
Okay I think I will go that route... ? Say I root it, and 4.2 finally makes its way ota will it still hit my phone or will I have to unrooted in order to get it?
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You would have to either unroot, or wait for a dev to put out a stock rooted version as far as I know..
From my rat infested note ii

It's some black out apps here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236579
I believe other apps require root
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss :flipoff2:
-SoA: Son's of Android™

MzBossn said:
Okay I think I will go that route... ? Say I root it, and 4.2 finally makes its way ota will it still hit my phone or will I have to unrooted in order to get it?
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What spary said! You're really better off just waiting for one of the devs to roll the updates out.
Again....read the threads all the way through and if you still have questions, do a SEARCH and see if you can find your answers.......if you can't find after searches, don't be afraid to ask ?s.
GL!

If you want a brick-proof(ish) method to get a Root, just Odin a full rooted restore to your phone. Such as this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241136. Its about as mindless and safe as you can get.

I'm a noob when it comes to rooting/flashing
This phone has been the easiest to root and flash roms to
i used this video as a reference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6BweCW5ck8

mrmondaynight said:
I'm a noob when it comes to rooting/flashing
This phone has been the easiest to root and flash roms to
i used this video as a reference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6BweCW5ck8
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Your awesome thank you!!!
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If you choose not to root, there are still several ways to have a highly customized phone.
Personally, I am a fan of rooting. I have rooted every android phone I have had except my Note 2. Long story short, I bought my Note 2 through my business and cannot afford to run into any headaches that can sometimes pop up even to the most experienced flasher. I will say the Note 2 is also the first android phone that I haven't felt the need to root for increased performance. CPU, RAM, Battery life, this phone has all three for days.
I created a thread dedicated to creating a custom look without root. And in many ways this is the most custom phone I've ever had.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274378
It's a work in progress and I am adding more and more stuff all the time.
Also check out mycolorscreen.com
For a blacked out messaging app you might check out Go SMS Pro. There are downloadable themes and you can make your own.

Dakota0206 said:
If you choose not to root, there are still several ways to have a highly customized phone.
Personally, I am a fan of rooting. I have rooted every android phone I have had except my Note 2. Long story short, I bought my Note 2 through my business and cannot afford to run into any headaches that can sometimes pop up even to the most experienced flasher. I will say the Note 2 is also the first android phone that I haven't felt the need to root for increased performance. CPU, RAM, Battery life, this phone has all three for days.
I created a thread dedicated to creating a custom look without root. And in many ways this is the most custom phone I've ever had.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274378
It's a work in progress and I am adding more and more stuff all the time.
Also check out mycolorscreen.com
For a blacked out messaging app you might check out Go SMS Pro. There are downloadable themes and you can make your own.
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Thank you that's very informative... I really enjoy touchwiz but I just want to root to remove the system apps that prevent me from installing the blackout apps I want like gmail, playstore, ect... And get rid of the ones I don't want or use but I still want the ota's and touchwiz and thanks to the people in this thread is figured out how to customize it exactly how I want it... Thank You all of you!!!!
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Just root! I was new to samsung and odin with the gn2 and I swear its simple and worth it! You can then go with custom sized touchwiz launcher that you know and want, but looks more appropriate and utilizes the size of the display properly!
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