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Ok folks, my friend just got a hero and we were talking about why to root. I showed him several ROMs from this site and all the cool themes. We got to talking about how cool it would be if there was a STEAMPUNK themed ROM out there.
Here's the rub... I SUCK at theming.
I looked at the "buufed" rom and I like some of the style, but it's just not quite what I'm looking for. Props to the developer of that ROM because it's very thorough. This is the depth I'd like the Steampunk theme to have, but I just don't know how to do it. I've never built a ROM from the ground up, so I don't even know where to start.
Is anyone out there interested in a project like this, or could someone help me know what to do?
Thanks!
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A steam punk theme would be pretty awesome
It has begun...
Ok... I have a great deal of respect for all you devs and themers out there. This is a beast. Time-consuming and not very forgiving...
I have started working on my steampunk theme. Here are some screenshots of what I've done so far. By no means is this a complete theme. I am using ZenHeroFX 2.0 by nfinitefx45 as my base. Credit to all artists/devs for their work.
I have themed the notification pull-down as well, but I don't have a screenie of that yet. Also, I themed the stock sense rosie, but (again) no screencap yet. I'm curious what y'all think...
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Looks cool so far.
Wow. You're a fast learner! Here are some clear notification bar icons that I made. You can use them so that the black squares wont show up around the icons in the notification bar. Just unzip the zip file, and you'll see the folders that the icons are supposed to go into. Good luck!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqe4mm2znhh <---- clear notification icons
(when I say clear, I mean that they are white with a clear background)
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Wow. You're a fast learner! Here are some clear notification bar icons that I made. You can use them so that the black squares wont show up around the icons in the notification bar. Just unzip the zip file, and you'll see the folders that the icons are supposed to go into. Good luck!
http://www.mediafire.com/?nqe4mm2znhh <---- clear notification icons
(when I say clear, I mean that they are white with a clear background)
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Awesome! Thanks. That file is really helpful! I'll post more screencaps when I can do some more work on the theme.
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This is looking really good. Here's another theme I found a while back that has some of the same elements of csrom and your current build. I've never used it, but maybe something in there will help you, or maybe this dev can help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478570
wow! this looks ... awesome! not usually an "extreme theme" kinda guy, but this I would use!
sadly though, I am using CM6 or AOSP, so would not actually end up using it, but I will be watching this thread for S&Gs anyway. the end result should look spectacular.
if I could add one "suggestion"? Get rid of the "branding" (SteamMod in big letters on the lockscreen?), I would think ppl would rather have something less intrusive in the look. I know I would. something clean and mechanical. just a IMHO kinda suggestion, great work regardless!
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This is looking really good. Here's another theme I found a while back that has some of the same elements of csrom and your current build. I've never used it, but maybe something in there will help you, or maybe this dev can help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478570
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Thanks for the link. There is some good stuff I might be able to use in there... credit to the creator of course!
kingdazy said:
wow! this looks ... awesome! not usually an "extreme theme" kinda guy, but this I would use!
sadly though, I am using CM6 or AOSP, so would not actually end up using it, but I will be watching this thread for S&Gs anyway. the end result should look spectacular.
if I could add one "suggestion"? Get rid of the "branding" (SteamMod in big letters on the lockscreen?), I would think ppl would rather have something less intrusive in the look. I know I would. something clean and mechanical. just a IMHO kinda suggestion, great work regardless!
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No problem-o... I appreciate the suggestion. Funny thing, too... I was using some of the mods from this on my daily use, and I thought "I need to take off that lettering 'cuz it's getting on my nerves." I'm just going to use it as the splash screen when sense loads rather than on the lock screen.
I have to take a break from this for a couple of days, but hopefully I can work on it some next week. Here's where I'm going to have most of my problems... DISTRIBUTION. I can theme my own phone b/c I know what I'm editing... I just am not sure how to make it so others can use it without bricking their phone. Any ideas? I hate Metamorph... was thinking more of a flashable zip? Or maybe just a themed version of a full ROM? ??
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I may be way off, but I'm a Hero user and digital scrap "designer". I have photographed and extracted some Steampunk watch parts that you are welcome to use if you like for your theme.
http://www.scrappincop.com/search/label/Steampunk
The DL links are right below the pics for each post. Again, if I'm way off and you think my stuff sucks, disregard this post!
I love your theme btw!
I have abandoned this project... it was too big for me to take on. If anyone wants to pick this up...?
mbuchholz said:
I have abandoned this project... it was too big for me to take on. If anyone wants to pick this up...?
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that's too bad, one theme I was really looking forward to.
and no, dont know diddle about theming.
so im new to the whole developing thing but i did make a tweaked version of frost using various parts of other themes that works with the aosp magic rom. if anyone wants to try it out let me know. i will be sure to give credit where its due once i compile a list of all the people involved in making the orginals.i will also add that the only actual editing of any sort that i did was of the services.jar to make the foont on the notifications bar white instead of black.
(I am not responsible for anything that may happen to your phone.)
Things themed in zip:
Framework-res.apk
TWFramework-res.apk
New Fonts
Settings.apk
Youtube.apk
also added...
Captivate Keyboard
KeyboardManager <----- My favorite thing ever
mediafire.com/?6z719n5wc46v1gh
Thanks to:
Manup, Ludeboy, Threax, Frostman89, dashultz, ne0fhyk, All of the Dev Community.
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I will give it a whirl.. got some screenshots?
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Don't include setCPU. The developer has asked for it not to be distributed in roms and/or themes.
Just giving you a heads up.
my bad lol. i remember reading that now that you mention it. like i said. new to this. thanks for the heads up.
Post a copy.. I like it, i'll try it out. I have been looking for a clear notification bar with the black type of theme.
So I can't actually post links but the semi url in the post is the link out at least it should be ;-)
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I downloaded the theme and like it alot. A couple of suggestions to make it better though:
-When downloading apps the font is black on gray and is really hard to read, if it was white it would be much better
-I'd love to see the stock lockscreen thrown in the ROM if possible
-The green font is kind of neat in the menus but, having the green text entry box limits your theming options
I will take a look at these things and see if I can make those changes. Probably won't be until tomorrows though. Kinda busy...
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where is the link?
I like this! Diggin the status bar and icons ++1, wanna see more of this
do we install this thru cwm?
This makes the AOSP look fantastic!
Three issues:
- The bold seems to be forced to non-bold, as an app I have which normally lists unread in bold and read in non-bold, which now lists ALL entries in non-bold, now.
- The green subtext in settings is tough to read and detracts from the larger white titles, as they are now non-bold. A grey would be better served instead of green, and re-bold the text.
- The download notification text is black and is nearly hidden. Making it white or light grey is best, here.
Thanks for making the AOSP ROM look less like a 1994 era HTML page and more like a modern UI
Am i missing the dl or link?
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This makes the AOSP look fantastic!
Three issues:
- The bold seems to be forced to non-bold, as an app I have which normally lists unread in bold and read in non-bold, which now lists ALL entries in non-bold, now.
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This is especially annoying in Gmail since new emails are shown in bold. Also the stock lockscreen can be found over in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793479&highlight=deodex. It works fine since ASOP magic is already deodexed.
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This is especially annoying in Gmail since new emails are shown in bold. Also the stock lockscreen can be found over in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793479&highlight=deodex. It works fine since ASOP magic is already deodexed.
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it is more than likely the font that i have installed im going to start taking a look at all these other things right now. probably have an update and/or another zip for the stock font tonight. thanks for all the input btw. considering this is my first attempt at anything im glad to see that for the most part it is liked.
Any updates coming soon? I'd love to keep this theme, but the lack of bold is killing me
lowkee said:
Any updates coming soon? I'd love to keep this theme, but the lack of bold is killing me
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I have a flashable zip i made for someone a while back with just the stock font if you want to use it in the meantime. It will give you back bold.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8555878&postcount=39
Thanks frost. Sorry guys my hdd went out on my pc lol.
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Frost with bold and no extra apps
I love this Frost theme, but hated losing bold and had no use for the added apps included, so I made a stripped down version with bold support.
Contains:
FONT: Zegoe (Light and normal) font -- so bold is less bold and normal is really light, taking up less pixel space per character
No extra apps
Original Frost theming changes
Simply flash through recovery as always
Thanks! I will have to try this when I get home.
Okay guys here is a thread to discus the theme and ask questions about it.
You can find pics and a Download link at the site below:
Serendipity Themes
There is also a revert package that I will keep up to date for you guys.
REDROM now includes:
Red/Black Market (My version)
AOSP Mms with Red icon
Additional red tweaks/fixes in the framework.
Red Swype
Red Gingerbread keyboard
Red themed Launcher
Red themed Phone (removed ugly gradients from the phone anyone notice?)
Red themed DialerTabActivity (scales for different density)
Red Calculator
Red Calendar
Red Themed drawer with transparent background
Extras
Samsung Mms
Thanks,
ChanceM
I like the way it looks. Will try it out after I update to .12 here in a bit.
Any other colors / themes in the works?
eelall said:
I like the way it looks. Will try it out after I update to .12 here in a bit.
Any other colors / themes in the works?
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I have had a request for white. I may put up a poll here and see what colors come out on top and theme those. IDK I just threw this theme together so you had a choice and didn't have to give up serendipity to get some other colors.
ChanceM
white would be great! Actually, a white theme makes it easier to pair with wallpapers/icons and such.
ChanceM said:
I have had a request for white. I may put up a poll here and see what colors come out on top and theme those. IDK I just threw this theme together so you had a choice and didn't have to give up serendipity to get some other colors.
ChanceM
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White sounds pretty cool. I commented earlier about how adding a custom battery or dialer removes the whole theme. There is an awesome dialer that has most of the main colors you want, including red. Maybe this can be incorporated into the theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=949972&highlight=xtreme+dialer
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I have had a request for white. I may put up a poll here and see what colors come out on top and theme those. IDK I just threw this theme together so you had a choice and didn't have to give up serendipity to get some other colors.
ChanceM
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Poll would be a good idea. Keep the PMs to a minimum, maybe
Spunkdfied311 said:
White sounds pretty cool. I commented earlier about how adding a custom battery or dialer removes the whole theme. There is an awesome dialer that has most of the main colors you want, including red. Maybe this can be incorporated into the theme:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=949972&highlight=xtreme+dialer
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flashing that dialer will not remove the entire theme. I don't really want to incorporate someone elses work. I will eventually re write the kitchen to allow for battery mods.
ChanceM
ChanceM said:
flashing that dialer will not remove the entire theme. I don't really want to incorporate someone elses work. I will eventually re write the kitchen to allow for battery mods.
ChanceM
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You're right. I must have been flashing the battery mod at the same time as the dialer. I just got the dialer to work. I understand not using other people's work. Appreciate the replies though.
ChanceM is a covert Verizon employee.
Is there any way w can change the color of the sms app icon and thw phone and internet button on the launcher you red as well? I'm guessing you're working on a red version of the swype keyboard as well.
Looks awesome so far. Keep up the great work.
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I don't want to ask about progressing this theme, as in some more red. Or ask about possible other colors, but I agree that a white/other neutral color would be a little more universal. I know you and Mikey like to keep it all original though
Anyway, I love this ROM and even more-so now with the REDROM
I'd vote for a white theme also.
ChanceM, have you notice that the requests for a pink theme are starting to surface??!! and i promise it is not me with multiple profiles!!!!
ChikiBujia said:
ChanceM, have you notice that the requests for a pink theme are starting to surface??!! and i promise it is not me with multiple profiles!!!!
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Haha, I think it is I'd rock a pink theme for a day or so. I switch out too much
Here are some inspirational pics
Just wanted to say thanks for making redrom. Looks really sharp. I think any color choice would be great. White, amber, cyan, pink, cyan, they all sound delicious
ChikiBujia said:
Here are some inspirational pics
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That's pretty pink already!
My wife said she would rock the pink theme...
I'm partial to fluorescent orange.... (not really)
Vote for Pink
Hi ChanceM...a pink theme would be awesome!! PINK PINK!!!
Lol. This has become a request thread very quickly.
Hello everyone!
I've got a quick and simple question for you: what themes do you want?
Name a theme you like, and I'll let you know if I can port it. If I can, I'll get in contact with the developer to get permission, then it'll end up here as a Clockwork-flashable .zip file.
Easy, simple, painless.
And, as a special thanks to anyone who donated previously, send me a PM if you've got any theme requests or special changes and I'll see if I can make it happen!
I don't know about theming, because I've always used a custom launcher and kind of dig the dialer they gave us on the Revo (it looks like the one on Go Launcher), and the power buttons in the taskbar being stock is kind of cool too.
But I kind of always liked the circle battery taskbar theme along with the ability to throw the percentage in there. I think the former is an actual theme part, and the latter is part of CM?
edit: and as far as donations are concerned, after all you've done for this community, and the time you spent on this device, that you don't even own, you don't owe me anything (I and this community technically owe you) I'll make requests from time to time, but don't feel that you have to meet them. Just suggestions.
I used to use NexTheme on my droid but any theme that has black (or dark background) with white (light) fonts will do. I just think that contacts, email, messaging, etc should have the same color scheme as the rest of the phone interfaces/apps (i.e.: settings, alarm clock, calculator, etc.)
how about the pull down being transparent. a theme like CyanGalaxy and frost with the aosp froyo sliders or gingerbread sliders.
Colored Menu's and colored status bar Icons
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Colored Menu's and colored status bar Icons
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Any particular theme in mind?
(also, anyone else played with the Evo3d? Friend dropped his off at my house this morning so I could try to root it along with the other devs. It's _really_ cool!)
yup, i work in the mobile field and played with the evo 3d.... i believe i have fallen in love with sense again, 3.0 atleast the locksreen is pretty amazing, wish something like that could be ported over to the Revo. has anyone tried that new honeycomb launcher?
Why do I keep going Verizon? Axing their unlimited plan, highest rates of any carrier, and inferior phones compared to lower end competitors.......
I was seriously considering switching to Sprint after the announcement of the relinquishing of the unlimited plan.
Had the Evo 3d been available at the time, that may have convinced me to take the plunge.
Kind of makes me sad...
This is pretty slick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027492
Here is a port for the charge: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125309
I'm diggin that theme Majorpay.
hey thecubed, will these themes be sent out individually to the person who request it or will it be released to the public.
Released to the public, I should have them done here shortly. I'm working on porting the the stock Gingerbread theme firstly-- the come the requests. (I like the GB theme )
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Why do I keep going Verizon? Axing their unlimited plan, highest rates of any carrier, and inferior phones compared to lower end competitors.......
I was seriously considering switching to Sprint after the announcement of the relinquishing of the unlimited plan.
Had the Evo 3d been available at the time, that may have convinced me to take the plunge.
Kind of makes me sad...
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If you already have their unlimited 4g plan then you arent going to lose it. You are grandfathered and to change your plan would be to break your contract. Same things happened to me with other aspects of the plan. I pay 5 bucks a month for 1000 texts to anyone not verizon and unlimited texts to other verizon, I have had this plan sine 2004 and they obviously stopped it back then. I just havent edited my text package and therefore still have the same plan. Same concept different part of their service. Oh and Cubed, thanks so much for what you are doing, and the basic 411 you gave me, and I would love to see the white chrome ported.
theme like evil fascination
i came from the fascinate and loved evil fascination theme. would love to see the extra's like black facebook, blackened sms and mms. and so forth.
If we could get theme chooser on here so we can just download whatever from the market that'd be awesome. The vivid theme on there is very nice!
Little Buddy Sr.
smokerjoker420 said:
i came from the fascinate and loved evil fascination theme. would love to see the extra's like black facebook, blackened sms and mms. and so forth.
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I am a fan of the darker themes myself so I'd go for an evil revo theme
I would LOVE to see just about anything ported over from Miui.. Heres a thread with some amazing lock screens that would look great on our nice big screen =)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134657
Think this is possible to move over to Revo?
Hey Thecubed, I dig the go launcher ink icons. But they have like 12. An expanded library of them would be stellar.
I like the HTC Thunderbolt dock.
Most of all, I like clean lines, and a dang near clear home screen. I use Go Launcher, so my swipe down motion opens the status bar. The only thing I have going on is the dock bar.
Edit... Alright. So I downloaded HeLauncher. I love it. I like the different options. So I have been playing with the Samsung Theme. I dig it.
I use the "Paperless system" adw theme. It would be neat to see the theme extended into the taskbar, keyboard, ect...
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It's Purple...
It's Green...
It's MOrGz!
Here's a purple and green theme I made for my wife's Thunderbolt. The weather icons are from OverExposed and the battery icons are from GingerCutee. Other than that, it's just a lot of purple and green.
It's themed for SHIFTS3NS3 v3.0, but I can move stuff around and put in on another ROM possibly. The M10 files will only go onto a Sense 3.0 ROM though, can't modify M10 on Sense 3.5 (unless you can and in that case, please let me know). Let me know if there is anything not quite right or if something should be changed. I do need some help with editing the final touches. I'm not sure where to look for things like the green volume bar. And also, I can only edit the fusion.apk shared.m10 and not the idlescreen_base.apk m10 files. Not sure what's going there. Anyhow, I'll continue to mess with it, but I think it's good enough right now to put out there. I'm using my Dropbox account, so if anyone likes it enough to host somewhere, that would be cool.
LINK:
MOrGz!
Is this for like the gay Hulk?
JK bro, looks like a lot of work, well done.
I gotta have my wife's phone lookin good too but she wants it girly though. It's nice when that iPhone ring happens and everyone goes for their phone, but her. Then my wife can say "I love Android. This is what my husband made for me."