Which one do you think looks better?
Here is an example of the Holo light theme.
http://developer.android.com/design/media/action_bar_pattern_rotation.png
Here is an example of the dark theme.
http://developer.android.com/design/media/multipane_stretch.png
I use jet black, that's my preference.
dark theme
They both look nice to me! Personally I think it depends on the app. Some are better with the dark theme and others with the light one!
Definitely prefer the dark theme.
It's also more battery friendly.
For me, the dark theme says "look, I'm an ICS system application" like the settings application while the light theme looks like a regular app running on top of ICS.
Dark theme saves much battery on amoleds
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Dark
I prefer Light with Dark Action Bar.
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I tend to use more dark themes with my nexus and light with my Xoom.
Amoled vs. LCD
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Dark always.
giggsey said:
I prefer Light with Dark Action Bar.
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I was wondering about the Contacts in your list until I saw that this image is hotlinked from official Android site.
Dark gets old after a while. I like both.
MoosDiagramm said:
For me, the dark theme says "look, I'm an ICS system application" like the settings application while the light theme looks like a regular app running on top of ICS.
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Very true. Android has always been this way.
Additionally, to me the light theme feels more friendly, while the dark theme is easier on the eyes and (for our AMOLED screens) battery.
Wait how do you change themes?
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Yea I'd love that white holo theme. Black is cool and yea yea about battery but it gets old after a while. I mean the whole point to Android is the ability to change things up once in a while.
Right now I'm using Gummy with the status bar color options and I have a very light gray status bar with dark gray icons... and the ICS teal highlights. Still lots of black though but feeds the need.
I would like some info on this magical white holo battery eater theme.
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Dark for me. Considering the Nexus is just a black slab on the front, the dark theme compliments it well.
I'm a dark fan as well... I find it easier to read and then when you are actually IN the dark somewhere, the "light" themes are really blinding, lol.
I think ICS is perfect with it's good mixture of both.
can somebody manage to give me a copy of settings.apk of that 2nd screenie?
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Hey guys, Im sure some of you have seen some of the things I have worked on thus far. Some of them are pretty nice, some are meh.. I admit.. HAHA.. Im still learning!!
Anyway, I'm looking to take on my first 'big' project for EG22 and will port to EH06/EH17 and EC05 after.
I am wanting to create a pretty much FULL theme thats not really based on anything else.
Some things I would like to concentrate on for the sake of battery life is a darker theme.. something simple, crisp and subtle, nothing to flashy or out there.
Some of the things I am looking to theme are:
/system/app
framework-res.apk
DialerTabActivity.apk
Phone.apk
twframework-res.apk (possibly, i believe thats just for TouchWiz launcher, isn't it? I haven't used TW since i found out about launcher Pro)
MMS.apk (Black/XXX themed)
Swype.apk (Black/XXX themed)
Gingerbread Keyboard (Black/XXX themed)
Deskclock.apk
/data/app (things to theme more or include)
Black Gmail (black/XXX themed)
Black Facebook (black/XXX themed)
Black Market
Black Mini Dolphin
Black XDA
Black ScreenShot
I would also like to do a comprehensive matching icon pack (have to look into it more, last time i tried i got some FC's) I'm thinking very simple icons that are mostly GrayScale with some time of glow (to match the theme color). Widget Icons will have some transparency to them also.
Some of my ideas for a theme are along the lines of a Black Steel or something with Blacks and Grey(Steel) colors with some time of subtle dark red/blue/green mixed in.
something with roughly this look
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my goal would be to make something that looks nice and classy, but saves on battery a bit while the display is active.
EG22? What's that?
Derp.
Why no EH17? Or for that matter EC05?
Tw-framework has nothing to do with TWlauncher. Its the part of the framework that controls the pulldown toggles, the pulldown background some menu icons, etc. Also, the 4G icon is in framework-res.apk/Res/drawable-hdpi-en. They usually get overlooked lol
Roll Tide
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EG22? What's that?
Derp.
Why no EH17? Or for that matter EC05?
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LOL ... he already mentions he will port to EH17 and EC05 once he has this one done
You should check out the steel theme that was for 2.2 it was lighter than this but same kinda feel. I'm horrible with links so I don't have one for ya but its in the theme directory in the stickies.
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Are you going to port to ei22. If so a gta theme would be cool.
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This is Red Ivory. A Theme I came up with a while ago. A consent work in progress. For the most part everything native to the rom is themed. I havnt started on widgets yet but everything else is pretty much done. This is for AOKP Roms only. I have no intentions of supporting other roms at this time. I just dont have the time for it. sorry..
Credit to the AOKP team and all there hard work for one sick ass ROM!
thanks to Locomain for his awsome mod found here ive incorporated it in to my theme. looks really nice.
I try to keep the Milistones and whatever the latest release is up to day. Any issues or problems. please let me know.
AOKP M5
Red_Ivory_AOKPM5_V2
If you would like to donate to the AOKP team, you can do so by clicking here
Looks fine will give IT a try now....
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I must send back my phone to warranty tomorrow but when it will be back that is all i want for it.Nice job and very good looking!THX
I like it.the txt and phone icons r different shades of red was that on purpose?
This in ICS Blue woud be Really Good red is Not so Good
Great Theme
Yes. Each shade of red was based on visibility. The main red hex700000 is to dark for some areas and difficult to see.
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This in ICS Blue woud be Really Good red is Not so Good
Great Theme
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there is already a ics blue and white theme in the works.
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This theme is awesome!!!
Congratulations Zathus!
Can anybody port this theme for Galaxy S2?
S2 I have, and I love this theme!
Please!!!!!
yes ! the theme is aweSOME !!!!
However, found some places where the theme did not cover and are a bit annoying not deal breaker though
1) folders background for nova is black and apps name is also in black ( now rely on purely icon haha)
2) the navi key area, whenever the system decides to turn the navigation keys into dots, the original black background comes up. This includes video, gallery viewing and also when receiving a call. Possibly all instances where system change the nav keys to dots , this will happen
apart from that, thanks for giving me a new phone !!!!
miata said:
yes ! the theme is aweSOME !!!!
However, found some places where the theme did not cover and are a bit annoying not deal breaker though
1) folders background for nova is black and apps name is also in black ( now rely on purely icon haha)
2) the navi key area, whenever the system decides to turn the navigation keys into dots, the original black background comes up. This includes video, gallery viewing and also when receiving a call. Possibly all instances where system change the nav keys to dots , this will happen
apart from that, thanks for giving me a new phone !!!!
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Both issues are being fixed for my next release. The dot issue has been the bane of me. I can't figure out a way to make it go black when things like the camera and the phone is docked.
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I have tried most of the more popular keyboards out there but I always come back to big buttons keyboard, it doesn't have tons of features like some of the others but i prefer the huge buttons to let me type properly. Only problem is the themes for it are limited, I have searched up and down the net looking for aftermarket themes for this keyboard or apps that allow key font colour changes but no luck.
I simply want to change the key font colour from white to blue the keys are already black so at least that is taken care of by their stock theme.
any suggestions?
thanks,
joe
This what you're looking for? Only for AOSP ROM...
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Blue Infinitum Theme
If not, try:
Cobalt Blue
Cobalt Gunmetal
Nope, thats a nice theme though.
I want to keep big buttons keyboard but change the key font color only, love this keybard its just too bad it has limited themes from the developer and I have yet to find any on the play store.
thanks for the input though
force70 said:
Nope, thats a nice theme though.
I want to keep big buttons keyboard but change the key font color only, love this keybard its just too bad it has limited themes from the developer and I have yet to find any on the play store.
thanks for the input though
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Cobalt... It's free... Cobalt Blue is a $1
I donwloaded cobalt, really nice theme but Im still stuck using the stock keyboard colors of it are great, keyboard is awful due to the small keys and my stubby fingers..back to big buttons but Im leaving the theme on there cause it rocks
force70 said:
I donwloaded cobalt, really nice theme but Im still stuck using the stock keyboard colors of it are great, keyboard is awful due to the small keys and my stubby fingers..back to big buttons but Im leaving the theme on there cause it rocks
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Hello, this is not my theme. Just thought id share this awesome theme i found created by xIC-MACIx!
Original thread and download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467075
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Gem Flat Theme Chooser
This is Gem Flat. A simple & clean theme influenced by today's modern flat design trends.
I love Android's Holo design, so with Gem Flat I chose to compliment this style instead of replace it. (Ahem... #holoyolo)
As with all my themes, this isn't just a pretty wallpaper and a new color scheme, but a complete UI makeover.
With Gem Flat, you will find a high quality look with an attention to detail that is hard to find elsewhere!
Please don't hesitate to provide feedback and/or report bugs. Enjoy!
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Screenshots:
Changelogs:
Code:
[B]##OCTOBER 16, 2013:[/B]
- Call/End Buttons changed to icon for non-english users
- QS tile padding adjustment
- Pulldown handle stretch issue fixed
- Dropbox primary progessbar fixed
- Whatsapp send button bug fixed
- Holo-Light icons less obtrusive
- AOKP Screenshot QS icon added
- Various other tweaks/fixes
- Charging icon added to statusbar batteries
this theme is pretty sexy thanks for sharing
^ Agreed. This looks very well done. Can't wait to get back on AOSP so I can try this.
Flatron is a good theme as well
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Sweet theme! Thanks for sharing! I'm thinkin about going back to 10.2 just to use this theme
Great theme! Thanks.
Awesome
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This theme is awesome.
Working great on my phone. However, how do I get those icons?
Thanks!
Bad theming with the google keyboard from playstore, can you fix that? Wonderful theme, probably the best I ever seen.
nero44k said:
Bad theming with the google keyboard from playstore, can you fix that? Wonderful theme, probably the best I ever seen.
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yeah the new keyboard update broke the theme. For now, either use aosp keyboard 4.3 or I'd suggest using an older version of the Google keyboard before the nexus 5 update.
It should look like this:
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Just download and install the attached apk and apply the theme.
Credits: @session20 for his great guide (Create Xperia 5.0+ themes using Apktool)
Concentric Blue
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Concentric Blue Stock
Concentric Blue Sony
iPlus
Mustard Brown
Dark Blue
Copper
iOSony
Black Violet
Concentric Red
Dark Blue NavCircle
Concentric BlueViolet
Black Accent
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I hope they like my themes
Excellent color choice but I prefer the stock xperia or lollipop soft keys. Nice work!
Very good , some version Stock Lollipop Soft Keys ?
Ya me too prefer stock soft key
No softkeys and colours are also different on Z1.
Cool theme.
Either make soft keys more white and bold or use the stock soft keys or Sony's.
updated with soft keys stock, i hope they like my update
Thanks Bro @badkill amazing, working fine on my Xperia Z3 Single
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Thanks for sharing:good:.
I liked your clock widget, what is it name?
The concentric blue with stock soft keys is awesome! Thanks!
FerhaDo said:
Thanks for sharing:good:.
I liked your clock widget, what is it name?
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I am using the clock Redesigned CommandCenter from Motorola Droid Turbo
Concentric Blue With Navbar Xperia Stock?
Ronalrago said:
Concentric Blue With Navbar Xperia Stock?
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wait a few minutes for your version please
update added new theme "Mustard Brown" and a variant of Concentric blue with navbar Stock Sony
New theme is great with my Z3 white...
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I am using the clock Redesigned CommandCenter from Motorola Droid Turbo
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:good:Thanks a lot.
@badkill
the most beautiful sony theme i've ever came across.. i like the concentric blue sony. although, i like the home screen wallpaper more than the lock screen wallpaper. any chance of changing it? maybe adding a little blur to it
Wow great themes！
Can I request accent colour on black & dark blue？ ( Mustard Brown )
Thanks！
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Very nicely done bro.... looks stunning.
Thanks