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.
yoft1 said:
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.
Hello world!
I remember I found a mod for like a year ago that made me able to change the button icons using nothing but Root. And as Xposed Framework doesn't work for Android 5.0 anymore I want to ask you guys to posts the best mods that's not requiring Xposed Framework. Root and flashing in Recovery is fine. But I miss a collection of mods in one thread.
I just bought a Galaxy Tab s SM-T800 (with Lollipop 5.0.2) and have rooted it and added custom recovery. I am still using a Galaxy Note 8 and enjoy the ability (through root) to have floating windows and have any app I want as a split window. To my disappointment I realized that with the Tab s you cannot add any other apps for multiwindow other than those that Samsung deems compatible. You also cannot float the windows. I tried apps such as Multiwindow Manager but they do not work (I think because Lollipop has broken this functionality). I have also looked at xposed framework (which I use on the note 8) but I am afraid to try this since it is alpha and there have been issues on Samsung devices. Are there any roms out there that would be compatible with the t800 tab s wifi version that will allow more extensive multiwindow support? (BTW I looked at the SuperSamsung Rom but it says it is for the LTE models which I don't have).
No issues whatsoever with Xposed.
Xposed + wanam = any app you want for multiwindows.
Thanks for the reply. I have done some more research and just today saw a post about IronMan rom (forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/prerooted-stock-touchwiz-rom-t2973107) and if I understand the post correctly it is compatible with my tablet and has xposed framework as part of it. If I got this right then all I have to do is copy the rom zip file to an sd card, boot into recovery and install it from there and then I would have multiwindow and floating window support as well as xposed framework. Am I correct in what I'm saying? Sorry for my ignorance but would appreciate your input on this.
Hi friends
are you bored of your Stock rom UI ..?
So here's a new themes and mods where you can easily customize your Stock rom with some nice xposed modules
I Know its not new i mean its already there but i just want to make you feel good in using it for who doesnt have a idea about this
Lets start
Before installing it make sure to backup your current data and everything with a recovery. It is recommended because some modules gonna overrides system defaults so incase if you want to revert back to stock experiance for that u must backup your rom/ if not also not a problem u can flash stock firmware and can get back your stock experiance
1. Download and install xposed installer
here is the video how to install it
2. Now its time for to download modules , open xposed installer there u will see a list of profiles containing framework,modules,download,settings etc.. you just need to hit download and search for modules there
3. Some of the recommended modules for customization
--->Android theme engine (to theme your status and navigation bars icons,colors etc..,)
--->AppOpsXposed (to manage permissions for apps installed in your phone like restricting apps to use your contacts,location,sd card access etc...,)
--->Gem Xperia Xposed (to theme your xperia launcher, system ui )
---> Gravity box
--->Serajir Xperia Xposed
--->Xblast tools
--->Xstana (to change your status and navigation bar icons)
--->Youtube Adway (to block ads in youtube while streaming)
and to theme your launcher follow this guide
Sorry for not detailing about how to use mods but not a problem u can find easily videos on youtube
and its just a little brain work if you know how to use one mod and you can easily know how to use the other mods
IF you have any doubts pls feel free to post you comments
UPDATED TO ANDROID 10
• You can now directly apply Star wars special edition theme on your Galaxy Device running One UI 2.0
• Tested on Samsung Galaxy A50.
For Android 10 :
• Directly install any one of the three apk files.
• Apply the theme from Settings > Themes > My stuff
Download :https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=14IgWYu3PgqamDAMPN2LFS-FTlrx8erXO
For Galaxy A50, download the apk version 0320 as it works the best
For Android 9 :
>> Steps :
• Download the Zip file & extract:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1H-gBa1R4VRazQ3UJPuSTPNv8kL9qICih
• Download this APK installer :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magdalm.apkinstaller
• Open this Apk installer app and install the Darkside RC theme.apk from the extracted zip file. [ You can also install the stickers APK if you want ]
• Open your Samsung theme store and apply the wallpaper.
• The zip file also includes Original High Res star wars stock wallpapers.
All the Photos of the above steps are in thumbnails below for guidance !
>> Note :
• This doesn't permanently activate the theme, it's a trail version.
• Thanks to Yakapa40.
• According to a member @gabesir, you can install this theme permanently without root.
Check comments.
Enjoy !
Well it is working on my note 8 but it need more modifications as the dialer, settings and gallery are not themed well in addition the sounds are not set on my phone but it is very good as a start keep it up
It's working nice but I am a note 10 plus user and I really liked the s pen sound effects so can you update it?
@Boody Bryant I tested it on Note 8 and it's working fine. Follow the steps as mentioned above.
Cheers !
@BrinierFlame What exactly do you want to update ? It's by default in the original apk.
This is a non-modified version of the theme.
Cheers
I just noticed this is the first post of both of you on XDA. Feel free to tinker around @Boody Bryant and @BrinierFlame.
Cheers !
Sumedh_ said:
@Boody Bryant I tested it on Note 8 and it's working fine. Follow the steps as mentioned above.
Cheers !
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Well, I get confused can u please help me with installation of the theme it is the first time I install a custom theme so plz help me
Boody Bryant said:
Well, I get confused can u please help me with installation of the theme it is the first time I install a custom theme so plz help me
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if you use custom one ui installer it won't install properly I guess.
What about an 8.0 device
I have a samsung j7 max running 8.0 so will it work on it??
help activating this theme permanently
you mentioned there is various apps that can activate this theme permanently
can you please show which apps can activate this theme permanently or reffer me to another thread thank you very much
monsivaisz said:
you mentioned there is various apps that can activate this theme permanently
can you please show which apps can activate this theme permanently or reffer me to another thread thank you very much
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i would very much like to know how you do that love the theme but the fact that after 10 mins is gone is so sad
Same thing here
therealroyston2 said:
if you use custom one ui installer it won't install properly I guess.
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monsivaisz said:
you mentioned there is various apps that can activate this theme permanently
can you please show which apps can activate this theme permanently or reffer me to another thread thank you very much
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• Don't use Custom One UI installer and hex installer, the theme won't apply properly. Only specific themes are designed to work on them.
• I don't want Samsung moderators to pull off this thread as the Star wars edition is just out.
• You can always use apps like package disabler pro to keep using Theme permanently. There are hundreds of tutorials on package disabler pro on YouTube.
Please have a look.
Cheers !
I cant get the theme to install on my phone amd I have a note 10+
Pyarrocks said:
I have a samsung j7 max running 8.0 so will it work on it??
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• The theme was designed to work only on One UI devices.
• You can always download it and give a try, it's free. I currently don't have any Samsung Oreo device to test on.
• Anyways, I feel Batman Injustice theme from S7 edge was waay cooler, you should try that.
Sumedh_ said:
@BrinierFlame What exactly do you want to update ? It's by default in the original apk.
This is a non-modified version of the theme.
Cheers
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monsivaisz said:
you mentioned there is various apps that can activate this theme permanently
can you please show which apps can activate this theme permanently or reffer me to another thread thank you very much
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Can I know how u installed it with apk installer if I install nothing happens
blakfeather said:
I cant get the theme to install on my phone amd I have a note 10+
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Did you followed the steps properly ?
My note 10+ has successfully applied the theme.
1) EXTRACT the B]Darkside RC.apk from the .ZIP file.
2) Download the APK installer app mentioned above.
3) OPEN APK installer app and Install the Darkside RC.apk
4) Open Samsung theme store and apply the theme.
Other users have already applied theme on their devices.
Fell free to DM me on XDA, if you were unable to apply the theme. I'll be happy to guide you again.
Cheers !
Reigns27nova said:
Can I know how u installed it with apk installer if I install nothing happens
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Other users have already applied theme.
Follow the instructions given, it works 100%
Sumedh_ said:
Did you followed the steps properly ?
My note 10+ has successfully applied the theme.
1) EXTRACT the B]Darkside RC.apk from the .ZIP file.
2) Download the APK installer app mentioned above.
3) OPEN APK installer app and Install the Darkside RC.apk
4) Open Samsung theme store and apply the theme.
Other users have already applied theme on their devices.
Fell free to DM me on XDA, if you were unable to apply the theme. I'll be happy to guide you again.
Cheers !
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Yea I did all of that, I hit install says it installed and nothing changes saying it installed, or in the theme store saying its there
Working fine on factory unlocked Note 10+ with Android 10 beta for 10 minutes. Having an issue killing the 10 minute time out rule. Tried package disabler and no luck either.