I have been with iPhone and jailbroken since the beginning, I switched to the Galaxy S3 recently because everyone I know now has it, but I'm feeling regretful now as I cannot even figure out how to install a simple theme ?? My friend rooted my device, but I don't know where to go or what to look for as far as installing a theme ? Everything is just so much more complicating ???
Are you on the stock rom?
trecko1234 said:
Are you on the stock rom?
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Rooted Samsung touchwiz rom
iphonezen said:
Rooted Samsung touchwiz rom
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The easiest way to go about theming if you really want to is going to an AOSP rom with theme switcher, like CM10. But if you want to stay on the stock rom, then this thread has all the themes and mods you'll ever need
trecko1234 said:
The easiest way to go about theming if you really want to is going to an AOSP rom with theme switcher, like CM10. But if you want to stay on the stock rom, then this thread has all the themes and mods you'll ever need
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I see where the themes are located, but how do know which one my rooted device will accept ? Example : should I be looking for NOVA. CM10, etc. or can I just install any theme I see and want ??
iphonezen said:
I see where the themes are located, but how do know which one my rooted device will accept ? Example : should I be looking for NOVA. CM10, etc. or can I just install any theme I see and want ??
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Well, since you're on the stock rom, looking for ones that say it's for the stock rom or similar is what you should get. For stock, it's usually a replacement framework file or systemui.apk.
trecko1234 said:
Well, since you're on the stock rom, looking for ones that say it's for the stock rom or similar is what you should get. For stock, it's usually a replacement framework file or systemui.apk.
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So Rooted Samsung touchwiz rom , is a "stock rom" ??
iphonezen said:
So Rooted Samsung touchwiz rom , is a "stock rom" ??
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I think u better start reading more.
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You should read and look for more info first. But in the meantime, you can go to the play store and download a launcher, I recommend nova launcher, that will customize your device and make it look different than the stock mode. Try it
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I know newbie question but if I dont ask it how will I learn.
I have stock rom and just regular TW. Is there any way I could add themes without changing roms or changing home screens?
boominz28 said:
I know newbie question but if I dont ask it how will I learn.
I have stock rom and just regular TW. Is there any way I could add themes without changing roms or changing home screens?
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The search will provide you with awnsers.
You need to be on a deodexed rom and themes don't delete tw
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I actaually did search but no answers to my specific question. plus i dont think i said anything about deleting the TW. lol
There is a themed version of GTG TouchWiz (androDENA Gass) but it's only compatible with Froyo. For any other theming you need to be deodexed.
lol , im such a newb ,Im researching deodexed and well its not in laymens terms but i think i understand , so basically with say tw i cant load any themes unless samsung makes it or sprint
boominz28 said:
lol , im such a newb ,Im researching deodexed and well its not in laymens terms but i think i understand , so basically with say tw i cant load any themes unless samsung makes it or sprint
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There is a bunch of custom roms floating around that are deodexed. Your gonna have to root and install cwm to flash any theme
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thanks for the advice and info, im not into changing roms(im not a tinkerer lol) ill just stick with my stock rom and plain ol TW
No deodexed rom needed just use the tutorial in my signature, If u flash the stock rom via clockwork after rooting, you can have stock rom with any theme on it along with mobile ap.
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Good job mate
Bravo mec
Looks awesome!! Exactly what I was looking for, but I don't understand how to 'apply using CWM'..
Do I need to replace the original files with your files using root explorer for example?
Well done buddy, looks so clean.
gebruikershaes said:
Looks awesome!! Exactly what I was looking for, but I don't understand how to 'apply using CWM'..
Do I need to replace the original files with your files using root explorer for example?
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CWM is a custom recovery image that you can use to 'Flash' roms/themes/mods etc. Check out the dev section for a howto and more info. Awesome theme btw, it's got the stock look but with a much more refined feel, great work
Forgive me for this, i did search but in my experience forum searches somehow miss out what im looking for, can I just install clockworkmod through rom manager or is it more complicated than that? Im on rooted stock ke7 so I understand I'd need a deodexed rom such as lightening rom before I did this, although I don't know what deodexed means lol
Awesome! I love the whole look and feel of it. Amazing, keep on the good work and for all your Launcher Pro / ADW users, you really have to try this Go Launcher EX. It has the same customisation. However the screen transistions are a lot smoother!
Just what ive been waiting for, lol this will be the reason i actually bother to flash a custom rom.
Hxcftw said:
Forgive me for this, i did search but in my experience forum searches somehow miss out what im looking for, can I just install clockworkmod through rom manager or is it more complicated than that? Im on rooted stock ke7 so I understand I'd need a deodexed rom such as lightening rom before I did this, although I don't know what deodexed means lol
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Clockwork is installed via Chainfires kernel for KE7 or KE2 roms, flash this for clockwork mod but if you want to use this theme first flash Villainrom and deodexed just means the rom can be themed really.
Hi together, I'm new on this forum and I have a question about this theme. Do I need to root my phone or not. If yes, then where can I find some theme without rooting my phone, because I dont want to lose my warranty! And sry for my bad english!
Changelog 01-06-2011:
- Shadow added on my icons inside my go launcher theme, see screenshots!
Didn't work for me on Lightening 1.1, everything force close and the phone wouldn't respond. All is well though as I have just flashed VillainRom and flashed this theme as well, this theme is exactly my style. Not all flashy and glowy. Its perfect! Thanks.
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Didn't work for me on Lightening 1.1, everything force close and the phone wouldn't respond. All is well though as I have just flashed VillainRom and flashed this theme as well, this theme is exactly my style. Not all flashy and glowy. Its perfect! Thanks.
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I second that. It doesnt work on Lightening even though its deodexed. Installing Villan now just to have this
Maybe i am doing it wrong, but i cant flash your .Zip file, cause cwm said its an invalid file. So, what can i do? I love this theme so much!
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Maybe i am doing it wrong, but i cant flash your .Zip file, cause cwm said its an invalid file. So, what can i do? I love this theme so much!
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Use this kernel and it should work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
But I dont get it.. Installed Villain 1.1 and still no luck.
The lockscreen is all messed up. I have the pattern lock and the dots are not within the circels but outside. Also Im not getting the awesome lockscreen you have.
I do and did have widgetlocker installed, but even if i disable or delete it Im not getting the lockscreen.
After flashing the zip i still have the touchwiz interface. Only thing that changed is messing up my pattern lock and changing the battery icon etc.
Also the messages are still rounded and not sqare as shown.
Or should I install your modified Go Launcher to get the phone like shown on the pictures in first post?
Could you please make a step by step how-to?
Changelog 02-06-2011:
- Some icons updated
Great Job. Can you please change network, Data and Wifi notifications to blue color like battery color (so all notifications will be consistent).
Thanks again.
carnt i just install via odin?, im on stock ke7 at the mo and will have to install villian rom to get this right?
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carnt i just install via odin?, im on stock ke7 at the mo and will have to install villian rom to get this right?
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You have to install via CWM and VillainROM 1.1 rom installed.
I am on stock yakju 4.0.4 with root access. I was wondering if it was possible to theme it still or would it be better to be on a rom and then theme the phone.
Ideally what I wanted to do was just change the icons in notification bar (battery, wifi, cell phone strength).
Do a Nandroid backup and start theming!
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I am on stock yakju 4.0.4 with root access. I was wondering if it was possible to theme it still or would it be better to be on a rom and then theme the phone.
Ideally what I wanted to do was just change the icons in notification bar (battery, wifi, cell phone strength).
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The stock ROM is odexed. It would be EXTREMELY difficult to theme it. That said, there are some deodexed "stock" ROMs in the dev section, which are almost identical to the stock ROM.
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The stock ROM is odexed. It would be EXTREMELY difficult to theme it. That said, there are some deodexed "stock" ROMs in the dev section, which are almost identical to the stock ROM.
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Cool. Thanks for the info. I will look into that route then.
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Cool. Thanks for the info. I will look into that route then.
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Try this one. You should be able to easily theme that.
Does anyone do themes for stock ICS? i notice all themes are for any other rom. Soon, one i get some bravery i will flash a rom, but in the meantime, i was wondering if i can change the theme. Like the way the notification bar looks, different battery and stuff. Or is this wishful thinking?
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Does anyone do themes for stock ICS? i notice all themes are for any other rom. Soon, one i get some bravery i will flash a rom, but in the meantime, i was wondering if i can change the theme. Like the way the notification bar looks, different battery and stuff. Or is this wishful thinking?
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Backup ur rom and flash one of the themes for Darkside or Infamous... If it doesnt boot after Darkside.Cache with permission fix, then advanced restore /system
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Backup ur rom and flash one of the themes for Darkside or Infamous... If it doesnt boot after Darkside.Cache with permission fix, then advanced restore /system
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this isnt going to work for stock rooted.
OP: For a theme you will need a deodexed ROM. Even if its a stock deodexed, but you need deodexed.
Thank you blackangst.
I will read more into deodexed rom and get myself familiar with it before doing anything.
does Rom Toolbox theme work for stock? i noticed that app on the market and all that it does, including Icon changing, themes and other stuff. Would this work with Stock ICS or do i still have to have a custom rom?
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does Rom Toolbox theme work for stock? i noticed that app on the market and all that it does, including Icon changing, themes and other stuff. Would this work with Stock ICS or do i still have to have a custom rom?
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It will work with stock as long as youre rooted.
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It will work with stock as long as youre rooted.
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Yea i am rooted. What should i back up? i have already one a nanbackup on the 16 of this month. If it screws up, i can retore with such backup correct?
Well nevermind, with official ICS this app wont. I was close to buy it, but no need to. The framework on original ICS is odexed, so i need a deodexed rom to mod any of the framework.
Anyone have an APK for it?
*Or if the Jellybean one will work on ICS I'll try that as well*
I am tired of the touchwiz one and want a stock apk.. But don't want to go full stock because of the other features.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728308
Explains how to replace TouchWiz apps with stock ICS. I will say I have not done this on the H9 update though. I do not think these work on Jellybean based ROMs either. I tried to install the pure ICS messenger app in a stock based jellybean rom and it did not work.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728308
Explains how to replace TouchWiz apps with stock ICS. I will say I have not done this on the H9 update though. I do not think these work on Jellybean based ROMs either. I tried to install the pure ICS messenger app in a stock based jellybean rom and it did not work.
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On a side note ... me messing around after I found a ICS APK... putting it into the app folder with a root explorer and then rebooted seemed to work..
I didn't do anything but that heh
Only thing now is I don't see a option to turn it black for the background ..
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On a side note ... me messing around after I found a ICS APK... putting it into the app folder with a root explorer and then rebooted seemed to work..
I didn't do anything but that heh
Only thing now is I don't see a option to turn it black for the background ..
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That is what the thread I linked explains how to do. It gives APK for most ICS apps and explains the problems that users have ran into with them and how to back up the stock TouchWiz apps if you want to restore them. I have no idea how you would go about changing the background color but there is probably information in the Themes and Apps section of the forums.
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That is what the thread I linked explains how to do. It gives APK for most ICS apps and explains the problems that users have ran into with them and how to back up the stock TouchWiz apps if you want to restore them. I have no idea how you would go about changing the background color but there is probably information in the Themes and Apps section of the forums.
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yeah it was like this ..
"Herp derp put in apps .. uhh not working.. oh well I'll try restarting.... OMG IT WORKS"
haha Seriously tho pinch and zoom should have been included in the stock app WTF samsung :/