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[Theme] SHKvBLK for MCR ROMs: 11/02/2010

I accept NO responsibility for any damage caused to your handset before, during and after updating it with these THEMEs. Using custom THEMEs has risks attached to it, and can be dangerous. Proceed with caution.
Description
Basically I have taken Kos's theme and made it more of a black/grey theme. I have gone deeper into the OS and replaced most of the green stuff with black/grey etc.
There are also bits from themes found at xda for other Android devices. Ended up doing a lot more than what i should of really
There is still a bit of green left and most of it is where it makes sense to have it (some check boxes, indicators etc).
WORKS ON MoDaCo MCR3.1 & 3.2 Beta's ROM.​
Fixed or should i say replaced, the lock screen for a different one . Hopefully that is it ​
MetaMorph Version​>>>​GET IT FROM HERE <<<​
Update.zip Version​>>>​COMING SOON <<<​
This theme is purely for people who like black/dark themes. Please don't write bad feedback or that it isn't to your taste, as i won't change it or provide reasons for my choices .
Use the attached Wallpaper for use in SenseUI. In Android it is already default
Big thanks to Kos for base theme, tristan for inspiration & all the CREATORS & ORIGINATORS of anything that may of been theirs in some form!!... (u know who u are )
Enjoy.
KEEP A LOOK OUT.​

Details!
Update.zip is 31.8mb in size as its a fair few .apk's
Metamorph file size is just over 5mb, so i have achieved a smallish footprint of this theme.
Modifications
Rework of Android UI
Customised Keypad dialler
Status Bar Icons from HelloMoto
Over 40 apk's have been modified in some way
Changed the Screen Lock pattern icons
Lots of stuff i cant think of.......
*I have only modified the apk's i am currently using on my ROM build (3.2 Beta 5; very LITE version)
Basically i have edited a lot of stuff, changed a lot stuff and borrowed a lot of stuff To make this theme, i like it, now...
And am gonna be making a LITE ROM, based on MCR builds and also a ASOP build based on one of those builds...with this type of theme built in.
FYI
Your Home screens will be reset, i cant do this yet (put them like i want), but in future i will be able to, just need to open the xmls with hextool..will be same result with the update.zip too.
I have used Beautiful Home here in my screen shots for my Home....i just wanted to show you a comparison of HTC vs Android (not much difference)
The Battery Widget is BatteryLife
The Settings Widgets are Beautiful Widgets
The News Widget is News Buzz
I did the Google search bar in the Android UI too
I am ultimately NOT responsible for anything that occurs from use of the provided theme. Use at your own risk and hopefully enjoy it.
B)

How To Install Metamorph Theme
Always BACKUP your Hero (Nandroid or whatever you use)
For best INSTALL RESULTS for Metamorph & update.zip, Re-install current ROM fully, let it install, set up, then reboot when finished...
Then either....
see below for options....
Metamorph Version
1. Download the Metamorph application from the Market
2. Download AndExplorer application from the Market
The above are required, Metamorph uses AndExplorer to search your device for themes
3. Download then copy the .zip theme from this thread, to your SD card to a location you know of.
4. Open Metamorph, and select 'Pick Theme' after it checks your device
5. Select the theme from its location, then Install All (Apply All).
6. It will extract the theme, and a progress bar is now shown in Metamorph as it extracts the theme.
7. It will then install each apk one at a time... it will take some minutes...and some more.....
When it asks to force close an app, please do so.
** I recommend keeping the phone awake during the installation to ensure it installs as quick as possible **
8. When it asks to REBOOT, it probably won't (even in newest Metamorph version), so just manually reboot by turning device off and then on again.
Update.zip Version
1. Download then copy the .zip theme from this thread, to your SD card (ROOT)
2. Boot Device to Recovery mode & flash as normal...
3. Reboot
RESULT
If you already run other themes in some form or another, the best install method above will benefit you most

Nobody tried this yet?
Come on, please leave feedback.
Shokka9

I tried your Theme and its still ob my hero,so i like it.
There is just one thing i dont like:
The dark black coloured Status bar at The Top. Its to dark dir me. When you pull it down its a little more grey, this colour i would like to See as Standard.
Hope you. get what i mean.
Cheers

I get ya bro....
But i prefer the Black bar , thats how i do it....
If you want i could make u a quick Grey bar like the pull down and post later tonight (am at work) and u can just update with Metamorph

right ive installed it this is my first time trying metamorph so bare with me. i followed your instructions above it installed and i then rebooted and ended up with a few problems
-it removed my people.apk completely off the phone
-removed most my widgets from my home screen but i just added these back on
-it completely removed the htc picture frame widget altogether
- when i press the phone button it just brought up a text saying phone it didnt actually open the dailer
- lock screen was still the same
- the pattern password screen was still the same
ive restored my nandroid backup and will try again.

still a no go for me im affraid i tried to install some parts individually but im still having problems. if you could do a update.zip that i can apply from the recovery menu id appreciate it as i like the look of the theme from the screen shots

@ mjcook1984
Thats strange.....what ROM are you running.
For it removing apk's; well thats something i have never seen.
All those widgets, are actually in the metamorph theme too, so it wouldnt remove them.
Try installing one at time.....bit tedious but hey.
Update.zip will come, i made one last night, but it doesnt work fully.
I even sucessfully installed this theme to my own ROM (based on Modaco 3.2 beta 5), it has no rosie etc.
Even tho the ROM didnt have some of the apk's it still installed fine and everything working fine.
I would recommend, wiping, then when fully booted, reboot, then use Metamorph again. NEVER UPDATE a metamorph theme ALWAYS replace.

thers defo something strange i just tried kos-worlds black eclair and that came up with the same problems.
im running modaco 3.1
ah just realised ive not got andexplorer ive been using astro will try again

Hmmm....i tested mine originally on MCR 3.1 (and 3.0 & 3.2) so it should work....
I know you wont want to, but try wiping, reflashing the 3.1 ROM, rebooting, then running Metamorph.
Strange. Have you used any other Metamorph themes before?

no first time ive tried to use it. just tried again with andexplore installed still the same problems but this time the htcpictureframe.apk stayed. i am using a custom theme that was applied from the recovery menu i wonder if that causing the problem. il re flash 3.1 and see if that sorts it

That might be it....
Try again bro

UPDATE.zip now available
update.zip coming to the first post soon....
Posts updated accordingly.

wallpaper
hi in the pic of the lockscreen on the first post on the right i was wondering if you could post that wallpaper its pretty awesome blue and black look great =)

added to first post

Awesome thanks love the theme haven't had one problem with it yet

Thanks Bro

shokka9 said:
I get ya bro....
But i prefer the Black bar , thats how i do it....
If you want i could make u a quick Grey bar like the pull down and post later tonight (am at work) and u can just update with Metamorph
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That would be really nice
Sorry for my late answer, had to survive the Karneval in Cologne

i give you update later bro...
Check back after 9pm UK time

[Theme] HTC Status Bar for CM6 and Gingerbread ROMs

This is a black status bar theme that looks just like the one you had back in the days when you were running the Eris OTA ROM. This theme is for medium resolution phones like the Eris, Hero, etc.
Gingerbread ROMs
Tested with GSB 1.5 and 2.2, but it should install just fine on any medium-res GB rom. For now there is a single theme file that updates the top status bar. I haven't yet ported the pull-down notification panel.
INSTALLATION FOR GINGERBREAD ROMs:
Download the attached HtcStatusBar4GB.zip file and then install using ZipThemer with these instructions. ZipThemer is free from the market.
CM6-based ROMs (Froyo)
I developed and tested it with KaosFroyo v32, v37, and v39. It will work on most any CM6 ROMs with the same screen resolution as the Eris.
There are two themes, one which just sets the color and icons in the top status bar, and another that updates the notification pull-down panel. Install both if you want the full HTC notification experience.
INSTALLATION FOR CM6 ROMs:
This is now a ZipThemer theme, but also remains compatible with MetaMorph.
1) Install the ZipThemer version 1.1 or above from the Market. Its free!
2) Download the attached HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip. Also download HtcNotificationPanel.zip for the full HTC notification experience. The first sets the top status bar, the second modifies the pull-down notification panel.
3) Fire up ZipThemer.
4) Click "+Theme" and browse to, then select, HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip. Repeat if you also want to install HtcNotificationPanel.zip.
5) Optionally select a different output zip file, and/or edit the ouptut filename using the "+Output" and "*Output" buttons.
6) If installing both the status bar and notification panel at the same time, expand the HtcBlackStatusBar item and uncheck the "CM Tweak Extras file", leaving the corresponding item checked under HtcNotificationBar.
7) Click "Built It!" to create the flashable update.zip file. The output file is signed and ready for flashing! But don't flash yet, you have to set the notification text colors in separate steps, so continuing on...
8) Press Menu, Settings -> CyanogenMod Settings -> User Interface -> Tweak extras -> Select a Theme. Select HtcBlackStatusBar if you are only installing the status bar changes, or HtcNotificationPanel if installing both the bar and panel themes.
Click "OK".
10) Now boot into recovery and flash your update.
The file FroyoStatusBarTheme.zip can be used to return the status bar and notification panel to the stock Froyo look and feel. This theme also contains a cmparts_ui.xml for setting the clock and text colors back to black. E.g., same instructions as above to install.

kellinwood said:
The is a black status bar theme that looks just like the one you had
back in the days when you were running the OTA ROM.
Please read the KNOWN ISSUES section below.
INSTALLATION:
This is my first theme and I'm still learning. THIS IS NOT A
FLASHABLE ZIP FILE! The theme must be installed manually via adb commands, so you must have the Android SDK in order to install
this theme.
1) Make a Nandroid backup first!
2) Extract the zip file somewhere on your computer
3) Using adb, execute the following command:
adb push sdcard/cmparts_ui.xml /sdcard/cmparts_ui.xml
4) On your phone, press Menu, Settings -> Cayanogen Mod Settings -> User Interface -> Tweak extras -> Import colors from XML.
Click "OK". Do not reboot yet. This step sets the clock and date text color to white.
5) Using adb, execute the following commands:
adb remount
adb push system/framework/framework-res.apk.theme /system/framework/framework-res.apk
adb push system/app/Mms.apk.theme /system/app/Mms.apk
adb reboot
KNOWN ISSUES
The home screen background image always reverts to the default KaosFroyo image when installing.
Sometimes, after pushing the apk files to the device and rebooting, I would have to re-add my Google and Facebook accounts. The sympom is an empty contact list, no icons in the call log, etc.
On rare occasion the phone would enter a boot-loop after installing the apk files. If this happens pull the battery, boot into recovery, and restore from a known good nandroid backup.
SCREENSHOTS
See the attached thumbnails.
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Nice...
Why don't you create it as a metamorph theme?

goldenstorm said:
Nice...
Why don't you create it as a metamorph theme?
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I suppose I should look into that...

kellinwood said:
I suppose I should look into that...
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Its fairly easy, I took the plunge a few days ago and all is well so far. Still much to learn for me the curve is steep.

Updated to MetaMorph. All the details are in the first post.

Thanks awesome. I miss Sense but I want Froyo. I can't wait for a Sense Froyo ROM for the Eris.

Thanks, glad you like it.
I don't miss Sense myself, I just think HTC did a better job with the status bar than Google did.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App

One problem. The bottom graphic of the notification shade is still the original Vanilla white. Was it suppose to change to the black like in the Sense UI?
I also couldn't import the XML file via Cyanogen menu. There was no option to import. Only options were to load themes from SD and it only had Stock and Dark as options.
KaosFroyo v35.1
Sent from my FroyoEris using Tapatalk

This theme does not update the notification panel (the pull down part), so yes it remains stock white.
I haven't installed v35 yet... didn't realize it was out until just now. I'll post again after I get that sorted out.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App

kellinwood said:
This theme does not update the notification panel (the pull down part), so yes it remains stock white.
I haven't installed v35 yet... didn't realize it was out until just now. I'll post again after I get that sorted out.
Sent from my FroyoEris using XDA App
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Thanks. I fixed it myself. I could make this theme, I am just lazy =] That is why we need people like you <3

I've added another theme for the HTC pull-down notification panel. Download HtcNotificationPanel.zip and install it using the same seven steps.

I updated the instructions in the first post for CM6.1 (KaosFroyo v35 and beyond).

Thank you!
This is exactly what I've been looking for! I love Froyo, but missed the HTC Status bar.

not sure what I am missing here but I don't understand. after I copy: Copy to /sdcard/CMTheme/cmparts_ui.xml for 6.1.x what or where am I pasting/moving it to?

jaredvizball said:
not sure what I am missing here but I don't understand. after I copy: Copy to /sdcard/CMTheme/cmparts_ui.xml for 6.1.x what or where am I pasting/moving it to?
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Once you copy the file into /sdcard/CMTheme, continue at step 6...
6) Press Menu, Settings -> CyanogenMod Settings -> User Interface -> Tweak extras -> "Select a Theme". Select the "cmparts_ui" theme.
Click "OK" but do not reboot yet. Then proceed to step 7.

This is just what I've been looking for. Unfortunately it's such a chore to install it whenever I flash a new ROM I stopped doing it (I do not like the light status bar). It takes me at least two passes of about 15 steps and it never applies the first time. Metamorph always seems to reboot the device in the middle causing me to start over. It is possible to make this a flashable zip? That would be great.

I am installing this theme as we speak, but how long does Metamorph usually take to patch this stuff in? It's been doing the framework for like 10 minutes now.

scottjb said:
This is just what I've been looking for. Unfortunately it's such a chore to install it whenever I flash a new ROM I stopped doing it (I do not like the light status bar). It takes me at least two passes of about 15 steps and it never applies the first time. Metamorph always seems to reboot the device in the middle causing me to start over. It is possible to make this a flashable zip? That would be great.
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It would be my first flashable zip, but I think I can handle it.
If I understand how they work, it means that entire files in the filesystem are replaced and not simply patched like MetaMorph does. In theory this means that the update.zip should be targeted at specific ROMs or major OS version (2.1, 2.2, etc).
Which ROM do you run most often and what is the OS version -- 2.1 or 2.2? Are you just upgrading the ROM versions or going from one ROM to another (e.g., from KaosFroyo to CELB, etc).
Also, are you installing just HtcBlackStatusBarTheme, or both HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip and HtcNotificationPanel.zip?
FYI, the MetaMorph delay setting really does help to stabalize the Metamorph install process. I've got mine set to 5000 and it only reboots when patching framework-res.apk, and the reboot seems to happen after it has successfully patched anyway.

CGriffiths86 said:
I am installing this theme as we speak, but how long does Metamorph usually take to patch this stuff in? It's been doing the framework for like 10 minutes now.
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MetaMorph usually crashes just after successfully patching framework-res.apk. Usually the device just reboots but in your case it appears to have hung so pull the battery. Be sure you set the Metamorph delay setting to the maximum value (5000). This seems to help a bit.
Also, apply the sub-themes one-by-one instead of using "apply all".

kellinwood said:
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Which ROM do you run most often and what is the OS version -- 2.1 or 2.2? Are you just upgrading the ROM versions or going from one ROM to another (e.g., from KaosFroyo to CELB, etc).
Also, are you installing just HtcBlackStatusBarTheme, or both HtcBlackStatusBarTheme.zip and HtcNotificationPanel.zip?
FYI, the MetaMorph delay setting really does help to stabalize the Metamorph install process. I've got mine set to 5000 and it only reboots when patching framework-res.apk, and the reboot seems to happen after it has successfully patched anyway.
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I use Kaos Froyo, currently on v37. I do flash both zip files and have gotten it to work a couple of times. I think it took four tries last time and I did have the max delay in MM.
Thanks for considering my request.

White Circle Battery Metamorph

White Circle Metamorph
*Disclaimer* I am not responsible for damaging your phone. You have to realize by now that all modifications performed by you are YOUR responsiblity. I will feel bad if it messes up your phone somehow, but I don't have any $, so you are on your own. To be on the safe side, always do a Nandroid back up before playing with the framework-res.apk *Disclaimer*
So, I have moved on in the phone world to the Motorola Droid, but I want to show you all that I still have some love for the Eris world. I have been seeing some interest in using the Circle Battery icons, so I went a head and modified the Transparent Chaos MetaMorph to just give you the battery icons only. Prerequisites:
1) You must be rooted.
2) You must have Metamorph and Busybox installed.
3) You must have a folder labeled: AndroidThemes on your SD card.
4) You must download this: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9903887/Transparent_Chaos.zip and put it in your AndroidThemes folder on SD card.
So, here's how we do this thing then:
1) Open MetaMorph
2) Unzip/Extract New Theme
3) Choose your Transparent_Chaos.zip
4) At this stage, it will probably boot you out of the app with a warning about it not being named right (blah blah blah), but not to worry, just go back in and then choose the Pick Existing Theme, navigate to the folder Transparent_Chaos and then chose the Transparent_Chaos.XML file and select.
5) It will apply, and then tell you it made a change that requires a reboot, select OK or Yes or whatever.
6) Enjoy.
It will wipe your wallpaper too, though I am not certain why. Easy fix though lol. If there is enough call for it, I can make colored versions. Hope everyone likes it

Thanks, looks great.
Sent from my Tazz Froyo using XDA App

Works like a charm and looks great, thanks

Sweet, glad you guys are liking it and thanks for the feedback.

Transfer 10char

anyway I could get Circle battery with % on it

KingNemesis said:
anyway I could get Circle battery with % on it
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Most roms have this baked in. I know the Cyanogen based roms do, not too sure about Sense roms. I haven't used one of those in 6 months probably. If you have a CM based rom, you'll find this under Settings > CyanogenMod Settings > Status Bar > Battery Percentage. If you have a Sense based rom, you might want to check out this other MM theme I made, here: http://androidforums.com/eris-all-things-root/183907-circle-battery-zip.html#post1653756
This is just the battery from xtrRom so thank the dev for that, I just made it into a MM theme. Hope this helps.

Stock Vivid - Unlocked and rooted - Replaced battery in status bar

Using the UOT Kitchen, I replaced my stock battery icon on the status bar with a nice circle battery.
I used the attached zip and flashed with CWM (making a backup first).
This is a stock Vivid, with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.

I did the same thing to check the CWM recovery. I made a battery % mod in the UOT kitchen and flashed it just to check recovery.

Can you post the necessary (framework-res.apk, etc.) files so that I can make my UOT theme and have it ready for when I get the phone on Wednesday?

duckredbeard said:
Can you post the necessary (framework-res.apk, etc.) files so that I can make my UOT theme and have it ready for when I get the phone on Wednesday?
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Does making a theme take the same files as making a battery mod?

Didn't you have to upload files in the UOT kitchen to get your battery mod?
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.

Making a battery mod is only one small part of the theme you can do in the UOT kitchen. I intend to change my battery, bootanimation, pops, status bar, dropdown...everything. I believe GB themes need 3 files if the ROM is Sense.
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.

duckredbeard said:
Making a battery mod is only one small part of the theme you can do in the UOT kitchen. I intend to change my battery, bootanimation, pops, status bar, dropdown...everything. I believe GB themes need 3 files if the ROM is Sense.
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.
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Check your PM. Let me know if you get them OK.

Got them. Thanks. Were these from your stock files or post battery mod?
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.

Glad you got them. They are bone stock right out of the phone after unlocking the bootloader,rooting, and flashing CWM recovery. They are the same ones I
sent a copy of to the kitchen to make my batt % mod.
Good Luck

I'm already customizing a phone I don't even have yet. I'm sure there is a clinical term for this disorder.
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.

It can be treated with new phones, but there is no known cure. Sorry

Is there a step by step list to get this done? Would really like to get this battery mod done.
But new to android.
Thanks

Search for UOT kitchen. On the kitchen page you'll see several tabs. What the battery tab in and check the box. Select which icons you want for your battery. Choose the colors for the gradient. There are more options down below. If that's all you want to do go to the last tab. If your running gingerbread you need to download 3 files. It would be convenient to have those files easily accessible. Find them in your phone and keep them in a separate folder on your desktop. Upload the 3 files on the summary page. Then submit work to kitchen. You will be given a file number. Write that number down or leave your web browser open. When the file is done it will be on the pick up page. Download it and save it to your sd card. Reboot into recovery and flash the zip file from there.
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.

That last post was all from memory. If you have any other questions during the process post here.
There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.

capman231 said:
I did the same thing to check the CWM recovery. I made a battery % mod in the UOT kitchen and flashed it just to check recovery.
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Can you send your battery % mod? Was it for stock ics 3.26.502.56 710RD? 4.0.3 android.

Battery with % for stock Rom -rooted
I replaced my Battery with % Stock battery, using UOT Kitchen.
If any one wants, use the following UOT zip file (flash from recovery).
Note : I am not responsible for any damage (please back up your present sytem before flashing)

Beautiful, so cool

Perka[MOD]ICS Cm9 Metamorph Icon packs, ZipThemer

Thread is here <------------ LINK​

Is it possible to get the NewBorn3 battery icon from Perka[MOD] on Doc's ICS v3.1 Rom? Im not a big fan of the honeycomb battery that comes with the rom. Doc's Master ICS v3.1 rom is based on THS Build 15.

j.curtis.369 said:
Is it possible to get the NewBorn3 battery icon from Perka[MOD] on Doc's ICS v3.1 Rom? Im not a big fan of the honeycomb battery that comes with the rom. Doc's Master ICS v3.1 rom is based on THS Build 15.
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Sure, just go to main thread and get the morph pack and install with zipThemer.

I can't get it to work. I downloaded the battery file from the morph pack and put the file on my phone. Then I updated the edify, then I went to +Theme and selected the battery file, then I selected build it, then I went into recovery and flashed the new battery file and rebooted and the battery icon is the same. Did I do something wrong?

j.curtis.369 said:
I can't get it to work. I downloaded the battery file from the morph pack and put the file on my phone. Then I updated the edify, then I went to +Theme and selected the battery file, then I selected build it, then I went into recovery and flashed the new battery file and rebooted and the battery icon is the same. Did I do something wrong?
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Probably you did something wrong.
What you did wrong I dont know.
Does the kernel mount /system?
Did you update edify with a cwm zip that works on your phone/rom?

Perka said:
Probably you did something wrong.
What you did wrong I dont know.
Does the kernel mount /system?
Did you update edify with a cwm zip that works on your phone/rom?
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Im using the icyglitch v14 B2 but not sure exactly what your asking.
When I updated the edify I used the rom's zip file and after it was done it said success at the bottom so I think it works with phone/rom but the battery icon doesn't change to newborn3.