Hey guys so I just got my captivate about 3 days ago and I successfully rooted it and am still looking for the nice clean looking themes. I went to one thread with all these android desktops and everyone seems to have really cool docks and widgets. Can anyone share with me where I can go about looking for some widgets and how do put dock icons into my phone? Thanks guys.
I'm using LauncherPro but I haven't found a whole theme using it. I did use ADW Launcher and they have loads of Full Themes, including Icons, Wallpapers and Sounds.
Sublim3_Tilt said:
I'm using LauncherPro but I haven't found a whole theme using it. I did use ADW Launcher and they have loads of Full Themes, including Icons, Wallpapers and Sounds.
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Alright I already got launcher pro, but I was digging some other dock icons. Like how do I add custom dock icons into my phone?
After I purchased Launcher Pro Plus, it came with new Icons. Not sure about loading different/custom icons.
jason53095 said:
Alright I already got launcher pro, but I was digging some other dock icons. Like how do I add custom dock icons into my phone?
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check out launcherpro.droidicon.com - all i do is save the icons/docks in their own folders. for the docks, just go to Preferences -> Appearance -> Dock Background -> Custom -> then select whichever one i want from the gallery.
Aftashok said:
check out launcherpro.droidicon.com - all i do is save the icons/docks in their own folders. for the docks, just go to Preferences -> Appearance -> Dock Background -> Custom -> then select whichever one i want from the gallery.
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Do you know of any free launcher pro apk files? Thanks for the help btw
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How do I add custom icons to the seam launcher? I ha e downloaded tgjz huge pack of icons and I used them with launcher pro, but it keeps foreclosing. Thanks. sorry if its in the wrong area, but q and a wont let me start a new topic cause the app closes
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Zeam does not allow custom icons use go launcher instead its really nice
davwman said:
Zeam does not allow custom icons use go launcher instead its really nice
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hmm i should try go launcher a lot people saying its great i havnt tried it yet but tried others like lp adw and zeam and so far ive been stuck in the middle of lp and adw
zeam doesn't let you customize the icons in the dock. For that, you have to use launcherpro, and I think GO launcher could also work (someone mentioned adw could work, but i haven't tried)
BUT if you want to change the icons on your homescreen and don't want to switch to launcherpro, then get Desktop Visualizer. Pretty easy to use, and you can choose the icon you want for any action! You can also try Any Cut, but I highly recommend desktop visualizer
Couldn't you use a program to change an app's icon (like BetterCut or Folder Organizer), then drop the new icon onto the dock bar?
I haven't tried this yet, but I'll give it a go and post the results...of course, is anyone out there has already tried/done this, please feel free to share.
I am thinking about doing some theming with my Thunderbolt. In the past I have stuck with basic tweaks but now I would like to do some more in-depth theming.
I do not plan to manually modify files. Instead, I plan to theme the overall UI by using widgets, lock-screen replacements, and launcher settings.
For example, I would like to customize the look and feel of my device using some of the following tools:
Minimalist Text Widget
Simi Folders Widget
Beautiful Widgets
Desktop Visualizer
Widget Locker
etc
What is the best way to "theme" the device to have customizations such as lock screens and minimalist feel. I have begun using the above tools and can see the power behind them. In combo with launchers such as ADW or LauncherPro you can achieve the look and feel you desire.
I am unsure the best approach for lock screens and dock replacements.
I am planning to research this more but was hoping some more experienced "themers" in the community could chime in and share the best approach!! I understand that there is a lot of tweaking involved in this process.
Please provide your suggestions and advice. Maybe share what widgets you use and other things I may be missing (font packs, backgrounds, launcher docks, widgets, lock screens, etc.)
Thank You!
Most people use widget locker for the lockscreen...
I suggest , (personal taste) ADW Ex for a custom launcher replacement...
Thanks for starting off the suggestions! I plan to use WidgetLocker and ADW Launcher EX.
I need to look into more WidgetLocker themes to see what is possible!! The possibilities seem endless
I also need to find out how easy it is to replace icons/docks for ADW versus other available launchers!
JsinLegacy said:
Most people use widget locker for the lockscreen...
I suggest , (personal taste) ADW Ex for a custom launcher replacement...
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meh widget locker is like having a 2nd launcher.
just theme the lockscreens!
nitsuj17 said:
meh widget locker is like having a 2nd launcher.
just theme the lockscreens!
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what are you doing trolling the thunderbolt forums lol
mob87 said:
what are you doing trolling the thunderbolt forums lol
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i enjoy trolling...usually its just the continuum or mesmerize...but still
nitsuj17 said:
meh widget locker is like having a 2nd launcher.
just theme the lockscreens!
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How can I theme the lock screens? I am new to this, so any pointers would be helpful. I can dig deeper into the forums for that info as well.
I just figured using Widget Locker would allow for easy lock screen theming!
bmcclure937 said:
How can I theme the lock screens? I am new to this, so any pointers would be helpful. I can dig deeper into the forums for that info as well.
I just figured using Widget Locker would allow for easy lock screen theming!
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the lockscreens for htc are different than what im used to for aosp/touchwiz but the images are prolly in framework-res.apk, and htcresources.apk in system/framework and htclocksreen.apk in system/app
the aosp lockscreen would be framework-res.apk...sense slider in the other 2
Ahhh. Okay. So I would need to manually replace the images... makes sense.
One reason I am attracted to Widget Locker is the easy theming and ability to include information on the lock screen. For example, I could use Minimalist Text Widget to display battery level, time, etc.
I also plan to flash CM7 as soon as I feel it is ready (stable enough for regular function). No worries... I am definitely not sticking with Sense!
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Ahhh. Okay. So I would need to manually replace the images... makes sense.
One reason I am attracted to Widget Locker is the easy theming and ability to include information on the lock screen. For example, I could use Minimalist Text Widget to display battery level, time, etc.
I also plan to flash CM7 as soon as I feel it is ready (stable enough for regular function). No worries... I am definitely not sticking with Sense!
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sense is kinda cool for the rosie mods and lockscreen mods you can do....and honestly i love the theme (i made the sense theme for the fascinate)....but aosp is certainly preferable for many things
Okay. What is the best way to change fonts?!
Also, which launcher do most people prefer for theming. The most popular seem to be ADW Launcher EX, Launcher Pro Plus, and Go Launcher EX.
I used ADW Launcher extensively with CM ROMs. I have not used the EX version but know it unlocks additional features (such as transition animations and the ability to swap dock/icon images).
I recently started using Launcher Pro Plus and am enjoying it very much! I do not know if ADW or Go Launcher has any additional functionality that would make it "better".
Finally, I have no experience with Go Launcher but have heard good things about it...
bmcclure937 said:
Okay. What is the best way to change fonts?!
Also, which launcher do most people prefer for theming. The most popular seem to be ADW Launcher EX, Launcher Pro Plus, and Go Launcher EX.
I used ADW Launcher extensively with CM ROMs. I have not used the EX version but know it unlocks additional features (such as transition animations and the ability to swap dock/icon images).
I recently started using Launcher Pro Plus and am enjoying it very much! I do not know if ADW or Go Launcher has any additional functionality that would make it "better".
Finally, I have no experience with Go Launcher but have heard good things about it...
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search xda for flashable font packs...some subforums have several hundred grouped together
Can anyone who has been using Widget Locker post some of their creative locksceen pics?
I can try to remember this evening after work.
Guys
Not sure, i googled a bit, but could not find it.
Is there a ADW launcher skin, that could make my device look like the atrix homescreen? (Attached)
it looks cool......
Just choose the custom dock background & set the 2 left shortcuts to phone & the two right to contacts with the middle set as an app drawer all withe the custom transparent icon.
3rdstring said:
Just choose the custom dock background & set the 2 left shortcuts to phone & the two right to contacts with the middle set as an app drawer all withe the custom transparent icon.
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Thanks man! Awesome!
I dloaded Launcher Pro, and modded my device....
Looks sick!
Hey guys. Sorry if this is a stupid question. I've searched and google'd and couldnt find the answer. Could someone explain how to use this app?
I've seen docks with four icons with different apps linked to them, but im stuck with the three buttoms (apps, phone, personalize).
I want to change the dock and some icons but after watching some tutorials for this app the phone doesn't have some of the options in the tutorials.
Im on 2.2.1, S-OFF, and rooted.
Can someone teach me how to do this with this app? And if this app can't do that can someone direct me to one that can?
Thanks!! Sorry for being a noob
To have custom items in your dock use an other launcher then Sense. Something like ADW or launcher pro. Hope this helps
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good launchers:
GO Launcher (EX) - my favorite so far
ADW Launcher (EX)
Launcher Pro
OpenHome
Panda Home
Launcher 7 - Windows Phone 7-styled, usable but not really similar to the real WP7 experience
if only go launcher had the ability to disable the dock and use adw icon themes, it would have been perfect.
hussainmushahid said:
if only go launcher had the ability to disable the dock
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Well, you could just leave all of the icons in the blank, the go launcher has an option for that.
and use adw icon themes, it would have been perfect.
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Yeah, that would've been neat, but I'm sticking to Desktop VisualizeR right now where this wouldn't help either way.
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Well, you could just leave all of the icons in the blank, the go launcher has an option for that.
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I want to put something in that empty space, only ADW has the option to completely disable the dock.
hussainmushahid said:
I want to put something in that empty space, only ADW has the option to completely disable the dock.
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Yup, that's true.
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
chris_barsoum said:
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
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I don't think so.
chris_barsoum said:
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
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Launcher pro + customer launcher icons.
change icons, and the dock itself.
Excellent. Gives the phone a new look at any time.
jaztim said:
Launcher pro + customer launcher icons.
change icons, and the dock itself.
Excellent. Gives the phone a new look at any time.
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thats just on the launcher dock, i mean inside the app drawer
does Goluncher can change the lock screen??? if yes: how? if no: which app could help me?
hisbrightsky said:
good launchers:
GO Launcher (EX) - my favorite so far
ADW Launcher (EX)
Launcher Pro
OpenHome
Panda Home
Launcher 7 - Windows Phone 7-styled, usable but not really similar to the real WP7 experience
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where i can download these? can i use these apps even my fone is unrooted.
johnnyoch said:
where i can download these? can i use these apps even my fone is unrooted.
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You can find them in the Market on your phone.
And yes you can use them without root.
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chris_barsoum said:
do any of these launchers have the ability to change the icons in the app drawer?
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launcher pro+ and adw launcher ex both have the option to change the icons in the app drawer. Just download a .apk icon/theme file, try out ADWi2 theme.
Hey guys,
I've been searching with no luck on how to install custom icons for ADW Launcher EX. I already have the icons saved and know how to change them on the home screen but I can't figure out how to get changed system wide ie app drawer also. Any help would be great.
MBeattie said:
Hey guys,
I've been searching with no luck on how to install custom icons for ADW Launcher EX. I already have the icons saved and know how to change them on the home screen but I can't figure out how to get changed system wide ie app drawer also. Any help would be great.
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For drawer you have to install a theme...then choose it from adw theme option !!!