Thanks to all the theme porters for porting many themes for our devices.
Because of using various themes now my system partition is full and its just left with many themes and core apps which are important. I know I can delete earlier themes to install new themes but they are so good.
I came across a thread in cross device section with a fix to install themes as normal install instead of transferring to system.
Here is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697369
If anyone can port it then would be really good. It can save from flashing time and also will be able to keep a number a themes on our phones eliminating the system storage restrictions.
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dhruvmu said:
Thanks to all the theme porters for porting many themes for our devices.
Because of using various themes now my system partition is full and its just left with many themes and core apps which are important. I know I can delete earlier themes to install new themes but they are so good.
I came across a thread in cross device section with a fix to install themes as normal install instead of transferring to system.
Here is the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697369
If anyone can port it then would be really good. It can save from flashing time and also will be able to keep a number a themes on our phones eliminating the system storage restrictions.
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is it work.
The above port in the link is for 4.3
If any one can port it for 4.1.2 then it will work.
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Sony Ericsson was wonderful enough to include a stock theme chooser in our Xperia Plays so I have wondered why are we not customizing them? I see no threads about this at all or where we can share themes for our stock manager so I wanted to start one.
The process of customizing the stock theme manager is very simple and can be done by swapping out pngs within the DefaultThemes.apk. (Simply unzip, swap pics, & rezip)The images are located in "res/drawable-hdpi" folder.These "themes" are not full themes but instead they only affect the background of the dialer, contacts, alarms, calculator, stock messaging app, stock calendar, settings, & music app, & can be used with other themes (i.e ICS).
I do not know how to change the name of the preview images in manager (i.e. Fluorite, orchid, ruby, flow, sunflower, onyx ,& willow) as of yet, but I think I need to edit xml to change this. I would like to get some feedback on this and hope someone will enjoy the customized themes I made. (I have only replaced the stock images so I did not create the wallpapers or images.)
To install this:
1. Your phone must be ROOTED and you should have Root Explorer app(or other Root browser) from market.
2. You should make a backup of your phones DefaultThemes.apk file that is found in System/app folder (but I have included it to download also if you like)
3. You need to change permissions of the file before you move it into its folder. (Picture is included to show the correct permissions)
4. Lastly replace file and reboot phone. Once rebooted you should have new themes (modified themes) in stock theme manager.
Many Screenshots are below. Again...Feedback is appreciated
There are 2 customized versions and the original SE 2.3.4 Default Themes apk. Basically 14 new themes here.
V.2 Custom Themes http://db.tt/oO3RykwG
V. 3 Custom Themes http://db.tt/7YFiAdd7
And Sony Ericsson Stock Original http://db.tt/oWxJ87dU
If dropbox links are not working let me know and I will re-create links or find another way to share.
Got your PM mate, wow thanks I was actually looking for this last week haha will check it out properly later but is bookmarked for now
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No problem. I figure there are some really good themes posted here like ICS, Galaxy s2, & someone even just did motoblur. They all put in a lot of work & they came out great.(I use ICS personally). So I thought if I made custom themes for the manager it makes them look even better imo. If you have some images that you want to add or suggestions let me know & ill see what I can do.
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Hello I'm new to android. This is my first smartphone.
I had an ipod touch before , but that wasn't as confusing and complex as android is to jailbrake or install themes. Android overall is a very confusing system. It was very easy to theme and jailbrake my ipod touch.
I have been googling this question for some time and im still confused
My questions are:
How do install android theme?
Do all themes work for all phones?
Do you need a program to install themes (go launcher ex? what is that?)
And lastly are themes made for specific roms/phones.
Thanks.
anobi98 said:
Hello I'm new to android. This is my first smartphone.
I had an ipod touch before , but that wasn't as confusing and complex as android is to jailbrake or install themes. Android overall is a very confusing system. It was very easy to theme and jailbrake my ipod touch.
I have been googling this question for some time and im still confused
My questions are:
How do install android theme?
Do all themes work for all phones?
Do you need a program to install themes (go launcher ex? what is that?)
And lastly are themes made for specific roms/phones.
Thanks.
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Themes will be in a cwm flashable zip that you put on your sdcarx and flash in recovery.
Themes are very specific to the phone and rom that you are using. Sometimes I theme designed for one rom can work on another rom but that's certainly not guaranteed. Themes from a different phone will never work.
As I mentioned above, you don't need a specific program to install themes you just need to be rooted, which will install cwm on your phone.
You can find themes in the themes and apps section of this forum.
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Themes will be in a cwm flashable zip that you put on your sdcarx and flash in recovery.
Themes are very specific to the phone and rom that you are using. Sometimes I theme designed for one rom can work on another rom but that's certainly not guaranteed. Themes from a different phone will never work.
As I mentioned above, you don't need a specific program to install themes you just need to be rooted, which will install cwm on your phone.
You can find themes in the themes and apps section of this forum.
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I just installed this amazing and fast rom :cm7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569895
And installed the Mate theme for ADW, so your saying that i don't need any launcher like ADWlauncher to install a theme? What the difference?
By the way the themes that come in .zip are complete?
Okay there's themes for the whole rom and themes for just the launcher. Themes for the launcher are found in the market and are only compatible with that launcher. Those will only affect your icons and app drawer. Themes for the rom affect your menus, status bar, etc. Now cm7 handles themes a bit differently. Cm7 themes are also found in the market (search for cyanogenmod themes). Once you download and install a theme you want, go to your app drawer and open theme chooser then pick the theme you downloaded and then reboot. No need to use recovery for cm7 themes.
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Okay there's themes for the whole rom and themes for just the launcher. Themes for the launcher are found in the market and are only compatible with that launcher. Those will only affect your icons and app drawer. Themes for the rom affect your menus, status bar, etc. Now cm7 handles themes a bit differently. Cm7 themes are also found in the market (search for cyanogenmod themes). Once you download and install a theme you want, go to your app drawer and open theme chooser then pick the theme you downloaded and then reboot. No need to use recovery for cm7 themes.
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Thanks that makes a lot of sense now
1 more question:
Do the zip themes that you need to flash in recovery don't use extra ram?
Example go launcher or adw launcher run on top of the system, while zip themes patch the system files so there is no extra service running. Is this true?
anobi98 said:
1 more question:
Do the zip themes that you need to flash in recovery don't use extra ram?
Example go launcher or adw launcher run on top of the system, while zip themes patch the system files so there is no extra service running. Is this true?
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That is correct. All they do is replace the images with new themed images. No extra services running.
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?
Hello my fellow Hercules users! I know that you are most likely tearing your hair out knowing that Android L ports for our beloved phone don't seem to be in the near future Well what can we do about it..
Below is a collection of apps, themes, and posts to help you try to experience Android L.
APKs
Google Search w/ OK Google on any screen (Play Services 5.0 is required)
http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/google-search/summary/22-google-search/184-google-search.html
To get this feature now (its slooooowly rolling out) follow this tutorial
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ilqVJFVbE-KFQN2ut8GbOMvw&sig2=fGa9_T4kTt3FPSU
Google Play Services 5.0
http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/g...e-play-services/185-google-play-services.html
Google Keyboard w/ material design
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin
Theme (still in very early stages)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796623
How to get Material Design launcher (besides app drawer button not much has changed)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53771578&postcount=626
Wallpaper only one has been added to Android L that was not present in KitKat (and its ugly anyways)
http://cdn1.tnwcdn.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2014/06/wallpaper_52-520x649.jpg
Flashable Zips!
The following zips are all flashable but please beware I haven't tested the majority of the. These zips could cause unforeseen errors. Please make a backup of your ROM before flashin. I will not be held responsible for any damages that occur.
Most of these flashable zips are present in the theme.
Boot Animation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53751163&postcount=540
Ringtones & Alarms
https://mega.co.nz/#!2NBDjR5Q!XNFp904juZ16Ey4z4VkmyLE65xmKCX7lalqkkOkxUlo
Fonts (many people have experienced no changed in the font after flashing)
https://mega.co.nz/#!GNRDSYhA!42aRsQ8Y117cgCKhrelvrPgQqjpgo3uBSbwHBHX7Mt8
Credit to ivan123 for some links/information gathered from his post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796019
As of now the keyboard & launcher are the only material themed Google application that is available as of now.
If you would like to leave a post regarding success/fails please detail ROM & Android version.
If you find anything else from Android L (that is themed & working ) not listed please notify me so I can add it immediately.
Nearly all items have been tested on Hercules running CM 11 4.4.4.
Thank you! And make sure to hit the like button!
Now that Android L has been pushed into AOSP, I have started an Port Discussion.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802062
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Hey guys, I have an old Xperia XA living around, and I'm planning to root it soon and use substratum themes with Sony's ROM, but I'm confused if it's even substratum compatible or not.
Please let me know, thanks.
YoMarshMellow said:
Hey guys, I have an old Xperia XA living around, and I'm planning to root it soon and use substratum themes with Sony's ROM, but I'm confused if it's even substratum compatible or not.
Please let me know, thanks.
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I don't think so. I don't know exactly how it works. I don't think it's quite like Xposed, where there needs to be a special framework in place, (since many Substratum themes do work on Los14, which is not officially supported), but I think there does need to be a compatible environment, similar to or based on AOSP. I think Xperia has it's own version of theming framework. For example, many of the files that control the UI on an Xperia are named 'somc_(something)'. Those files are specific to Sony phones, so a different theme engine wouldn't by default have any references to them.
However, I've never tried...
Is not working. You won't see any changes
Update: I know this is old and you might figured out but I will say this for others :
Substratum is working on Xperia ROMs but you need to use legacy theme, and some themes may break your systemUI but you can recover easy using twrp and others would not do anything at all. But I found ones that are working.
So: Find theme that supports legacy devices (rooted devices) and if your device doesn't start go to twrp file manager /data/apps and find the code name of the selected overlay: ex (themename.systemui...) Or something like this
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Update: I know this is old and you might figured out but I will say this for others :
Substratum is working on Xperia ROMs but you need to use legacy theme, and some themes may break your systemUI but you can recover easy using twrp and others would not do anything at all. But I found ones that are working.
So: Find theme that supports legacy devices (rooted devices) and if your device doesn't start go to twrp file manager /data/apps and find the code name of the selected overlay: ex (themename.systemui...) Or something like this
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what theme you use??thanks
jimxperia9 said:
what theme you use??thanks
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So, for theming the systemUI I used only Grace UX. I used Navbars to change my system navigation bar and it seems to work, not only with that but with every theme that allows you to change system navbar. They don't crash your SystemUI. You can use themes to change your settings menu, not all work just some of them.
I have only installed:
Galaxy Evolution - Not working with the SystemUI
GraceUX - Everything works
Navbars which is working
I might test other themes and give you a feedback if you want
hello again...can you give me the link of the theme you use ?? (Grace UX)I can not find it thanks
also i test many themes on substratum theme engine and nothing happend.