Hello and welcome to my guide to get the looks and feel of ICS on any device running Android 2.2 and higher! I will guide you through downloading a series of apps, and help you through setting them up. All in all, my goal is for you to be happy with the new look of your phone! :victory:
Without further adieu, lets get started.
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The first section is to download Holo launcher from the Play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tb2JpbnQuaG9sb2xhdW5jaGVyIl0.
1. Once you have done that, set it as your default and go to menu>launcher settings.
2. Go to desktop settings and set the grid size to 5x4 (you will know why later).
ALSO: It is highly recommended that you go to general settings and select "Keep in memory". This will prevent launcher redraws.
3. The next step is to put the ICS search widget at the top (the fifth row) on every home screen. (Holo launcher should have replaced the GB "Search" widget with an ICS styled one. If it didn't, there's an app on the Play store called custom ICS search widget.
4. Once you have done that with that, move on to section 2
5. If you REALLY want to make it look like ICS, stick with 5 home screens as the ICS launcher only allows 5 home screens
In the second section, go to the market and download Go Locker and this theme:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...iYW5nLmdvc2NyZWVubG9jay50aGVtZS5pY2VjcmVhbSJd
1. Once you have done that, go into go locker and hit settings. Then hit enable go locker. Then go to "locker themes" and select Go locker ICS.
NOTE: you can set a password in the the go locker settings menu
2. Make sure it works! (You may have to wait 5-10 seconds after screen off for it to lock, otherwise it will resume your session)
In the third section, we will cover the status bar. Go to this link to download it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jYWxzdG8uc3RhdHVzYmFyLmljcyJd
1. Once you have done that, open the app and hit the acessability toggle. Toggle accesability and ICS status bar with it. (This will allow app notifications to be pushed to the status bar.)
2. Hit the enable button at the top, and your ready to go!
In the fourth section, we will cover the keyboard. Go to this link to download the Jelly Bean keyboard.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vZnQuaW5wdXRtZXRob2QubGF0aW4uamVsbHkuZnJlZSJd
1. Go to settings>keyboard and language > and enable Jelly Bean keyboard.
2. Set vibrating and sound settings, then your done!
In the fifth section, we will cover apps. Go to these links to download the corresponding apps.
Messaging: https://www.google.com/search?q=ics...cp.r_qf.&fp=f8988a7f1ebacbd3&biw=1366&bih=643
Camera: https://www.google.com/search?q=ics...cp.r_qf.&fp=f8988a7f1ebacbd3&biw=1366&bih=643
Gallery: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5tb2JseW54LmdhbGxlcnlpY3MiXQ..
Dialer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.freeman42.icsDialer&hl=en
Chrome Icon (optional): http://icons2.iconarchive.com/icons/google/chrome/128/Google-Chrome-icon.png
ICS Clock Widget (optional): https://play.google.com/store/apps/...kZ2V0cy5OZXh1c0lDU01pbmltYWxBbmFsb2dDbG9jayJd
Whew! That was a lot of links!
1. Download all the apps, and install them (self explanatory)
Note: to change the theme of ICS messaging to dark go to settings.
2. Turn off notifications from default messaging app, and hide all the other apps (default galley, camera, etc) from app draw by hitting menu in the holo launcher app draw.
3. THIS STEP IS OPTIONAL: If you like, you can change your broswer's icon to a chrome icon by holding down on the shortcut and selecting edit.
4. THIS STEP IS OPTIONAL: If you like, you can add the ICS clock widget shown in the first picture at the top. Its free on the android market
ICS wallpapers: http://www.mediafire.com/?gkit90l14l15ea1
ICS ringtones: http://www.mediafire.com/?ij37wmj5rhmgrwr
You need CWM to flash the ICS ringtones ZIP. If you don't have CWM you it is POSSIBLE to unzip it an use a single .ogg for your ringtone, but you can't put the whole pack, or use the notification/alarm pack. (credits go to 3xeno)
I hope you guys liked this guide, and if you did don't hesitate to hit the thanks button . Please tell me If I am not clear on some parts, I need to add something, or I made any grammatical errors.
You really did the legwork there. Nice job!
chzeckmate said:
You really did the legwork there. Nice job!
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Thanks!
Don't forget to vote on the poll If you have completed this guide. I would really like people's feedback as this is my first guide.
Does indeed look like ICS, Gj mate, Keep It up!
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Don't forget to vote on the poll If you have completed this guide. I would really like people's feedback as this is my first guide.
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Okay, yeah I didn't vote before because I hadn't completed the process. I just got through it and voted. It took some time to finish this process but you've definitely got everything here. I did this with my daughter's Epic 4g. When she gets home she's gonna think she has a new device hehee. It might just save me from her asking for an upgrade in November.
Regards,
Chzeckmate
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Okay, yeah I didn't vote before because I hadn't completed the process. I just got through it and voted. It took some time to finish this process but you've definitely got everything here. I did this with my daughter's Epic 4g. When she gets home she's gonna think she has a new device hehee. It might just save me from her asking for an upgrade in November.
Regards,
Chzeckmate
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Haha, always glad to help
Be sure to check out my other guide: Clean up your phone for the holidays
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875649
You can also add the attached file below in your guide which is a flashable zip with ICS Ringtones. Credits go to 3xeno since I downloaded it from his thread.
mojito0 said:
You can also add the attached file below in your guide which is a flashable zip with ICS Ringtones. Credits go to 3xeno since I downloaded it from his thread.
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Wow thanks! Will add that now
(Accidental post, please ignore)
Thanks for all the positive feedback for my first guide, once I get my nexus 7 I will do a guide to make your ICS device look like Jelly bean.
PS. Sorry for the double post! I didn't know a second page was started and I just thought for some reason my post didn't go through.
let the launcher batt draining begin!
soulrave said:
let the launcher batt draining begin!
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I don't think holo launcher drains much batter actually, I was running a ROM with holo launcher and more ICS stuff implemented on u8120 and the battery had a fair enough duration time.
Awesome tutorial! Very well thought out with great instructions - something that is far too often lacking in adnroid tutorials.
One thing that annoys me, and it has nothing to do with your tutorial, is that Go Locker can't be run without Go Launcher. I have a Droid X and found Go Launcher to seriously lag out my phone and cause it to become unreponsive to the point that I have to pull the battery.
Do you know of a work-around or how to get Go Locker to work without Go Launcher?
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Awesome tutorial! Very well thought out with great instructions - something that is far too often lacking in adnroid tutorials.
One thing that annoys me, and it has nothing to do with your tutorial, is that Go Locker can't be run without Go Launcher. I have a Droid X and found Go Launcher to seriously lag out my phone and cause it to become unreponsive to the point that I have to pull the battery.
Do you know of a work-around or how to get Go Locker to work without Go Launcher?
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Actually you just need go launcher to edit the settings, so if you want, you can just edit the settings and uninstall it. It works perfectly fine without it.
You could also use Holo Locker, but its Jelly Bean themed and I don't think it will let you set a lock.
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WOW!! Thanks!!!! I have been looking all over the internet for days now and I have yet to find a guide as thorough as this!! There is just a bunch of stupid vids that say "download go launcher and apply a theme". Thanks for putting so much work into this!!!! Your amazing!!! In fact I made an account on this xda forums just to thank you, so THANKS!
imzezima20 said:
WOW!! Thanks!!!! I have been looking all over the internet for days now and I have yet to find a guide as thorough as this!! There is just a bunch of stupid vids that say "download go launcher and apply a theme". Thanks for putting so much work into this!!!! Your amazing!!! In fact I made an account on this xda forums just to thank you, so THANKS!
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Lol thanks! Never heard someone this grateful before . If there is anything I can improve please tell me!
Btw..If you have a LG myTouch Q (like me) there is finally an ICS CM9 rom out there made by Chui101. Great ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801622&page=21
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Its here... this is a hybrid of some new and old, I asked permission from the ppl I sampled from, minus some of the various icons i manipulated from iconspedia.com... but credit goes out to manup456, david1171, opasha, sir*mez and a few others, including XDA in general for hosting a site full of such genius that could teach a newb like me a thing or two...
Some of what she includes:
- Custom APK's (Handcent, Facebook, Myspace, Backup for Root, Ringdroid, Google Finance, Bible, Pandora, Audio widget, Astro, Backgrounds, Terminal, the standard 1.6, plus a few more that i cant remember...)
- Custom Dialer, Launcher, Lockscreen, Caller Id Screen, Keyboard... too much to think of, its late... Ill be more detailed tomorrow
Im gonna do some patch updates cause im short on time, but tomorrow she should be up and complete... this is just a taste test.
Tomorrow or the next days update:
- Custom Calendar, Myspace, Facebook, and updated versions of some of the apps..
- Re-Zip Align and Optipng some of them (been too busy to do them all... Job, Gym, Work, plus GF lol)
- Fix main wallpaper, Add a few
- Extra Modded Apk folder so you can choose what you'd like
- Cyanogen Version
- Custom Smilies
- Better Boot Screen
- Fix a images in the dialer (edit tab pics, add gloss to the buttons, etc)
but thats it for now, try it out.
Download the Black&Red - Beta Series
5 screens... from left to right:
http://g.imageshack.us/img96/mailx.jpg/1/
http://g.imageshack.us/img692/52578375.jpg/1/
http://g.imageshack.us/img709/67405019.png/1/
http://g.imageshack.us/img37/12734253.jpg/1/
http://g.imageshack.us/img704/58346717.jpg/1/
advanced launcher and modified handcent (darker theme w/ red send button and green call button)
http://g.imageshack.us/img704/35335626.jpg/1/
http://g.imageshack.us/img692/70567264.jpg/1/
also... i use bettercut to alter the shortcut names (not in those screens)... but they are not bettercut icons... these are modified apk's... some of you will probably want some of the widgets, but the only ones i can release is the pandora, audiomanager, and power... the rest is considered warez here... sorry
Sounds great, cant wait to see the screen shots...
i embedded the images, but it isnt working for some reason... does it not accept imageshack links?
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i embedded the images, but it isnt working for some reason... does it not accept imageshack links?
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i had this problem and i solved it by using the embed in forum link on the right hand side on imageshack when you open each screenshot, hope this helps
ps just paste the text directly in the message body dont use the embed image option also place a space between each link
waiting for screenies
sorry about the mix up!
screen shots are up and running... a bit html inept, i guess there is a special imbed required for forums... my bad
but let me know what you guys think... i should have links and a tutorial up by tonight...
ps... this also includes a modified dialer, keyboard, call waiting, and a bunch more... all BLACK and RED
I LOVE THIS THEME ALREADY! Can't wait for the link to flash it! This will work with Dwang 1.15 right?
nice work bro . goodluck and keep it up.
opasha said:
nice work bro . goodluck and keep it up.
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hey thanks bro, i was inspired by all the talent here... just my way of giving something back
CaseyB14 said:
I LOVE THIS THEME ALREADY! Can't wait for the link to flash it! This will work with Dwang 1.15 right?
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thx... yes it will, im currently using my own modified version of that build... its superrrrrr fast. im actually thinking of posting it with my theme and some apps included if he lets me, i have to pm him...
Wow this theme is official, both Red and Black are my favorite colors...can't wait for this to release, excellent job Michael!
_Kyros_ said:
Wow this theme is official, both Red and Black are my favorite colors...can't wait for this to release, excellent job Michael!
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haha, mine too...
just got home... should have it posted soon, just polishing up the final touches and removing warez before the mods ask me to haha.
UPDATE!!!
so i do apologize about the delay, im still working out a few kinks and putting in a couple glossy touches... theres a lot of subtleties that Ive focused on, cause im a detail fanatic. I just suck at photoshop, so if anyone wants to help me out with some of the graphics, Id love the help, just shoot me a PM. Im going to try to steer away from doing too many incremental updates. Itll be more of a wham bam thank you man, but if they come along itll just update over the current version.
tonight though, the first release should be up
Hope youre excited, this is my first release on here for an Android device.
Damn things are soo tricky compared to what im used to with Winmo.
Can't wait for this theme to be released! Ima be one of the first to flash! =)
k, this is the first release... i know some of you are gettin antsy... ill release a few updates due to time restraints... but shes nearly complete
Flashed this morning. The theme itself looks awesome, though I don't want a majority of the apps you've included with this theme. Some problems I've found...
*Can't access WIDGETS when long pressing on home screen because you get "Sorry! The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." (Force Close)
*Can't access SETTINGS when clicking Menu > Settings because you get "Sorry! The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." (Force Close)
*Market icon stays red/black until you click on the Market and exit, it changes back to green/white.
The two biggest problems I've found right now are the Widgets/Settings because I can't put anything on the home screen without getting a FC and I can't delete any of the apps. that I don't want because of FC's as well. Going to flash back to Droid Red by Opasha until these are fixed, once fixed I will definitely be using your theme. Keep up the good work.
Suggestion...can you make an optional red/black icon for ChompSMS because I do not use Handcent. Will post more later after I check everything out on your theme. =) Thanks and keep up the good work! Look forward to the updates!
CaseyB14 said:
Flashed this morning. The theme itself looks awesome, though I don't want a majority of the apps you've included with this theme. Some problems I've found...
*Can't access WIDGETS when long pressing on home screen because you get "Sorry! The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." (Force Close)
*Can't access SETTINGS when clicking Menu > Settings because you get "Sorry! The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." (Force Close)
*Market icon stays red/black until you click on the Market and exit, it changes back to green/white.
The two biggest problems I've found right now are the Widgets/Settings because I can't put anything on the home screen without getting a FC and I can't delete any of the apps. that I don't want because of FC's as well. Going to flash back to Droid Red by Opasha until these are fixed, once fixed I will definitely be using your theme. Keep up the good work.
Suggestion...can you make an optional red/black icon for ChompSMS because I do not use Handcent. Will post more later after I check everything out on your theme. =) Thanks and keep up the good work! Look forward to the updates!
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yea, the apps get installed to the system partition so you have to open up the zip and delete what you dont want.
As far as the force closes, I installed it once as a test run on a fresh build and it worked just fine. If you did these things and still get fc's... Go to settings, applications, manage applications, find the apps that force close and delete the cache... its a simple solution you can do without wiping. I know about the market switching back, its because it updates you to the newest version (which is the same, but they added bill to account)
to fix, just follow the same steps as above, but choose "uninstall application"
It does not allow me to go into SETTINGS I get a FC message as soon as I click on the SETTINGS icon. I wiped data before flashing this theme. I'm going to wipe data and ext's now then reflash Dwang and reflash your theme to see what happens.
UPDATE: Wiped data/ext's...flash Dwang 1.17 and then your ROM. Those two problems are fixed. =)
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It does not allow me to go into SETTINGS I get a FC message as soon as I click on the SETTINGS icon. I wiped data before flashing this theme. I'm going to wipe data and ext's now then reflash Dwang and reflash your theme to see what happens.
Oh yea...will your theme work with the new Dwang v1.17?
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ok, that will work for sure... i think the problem was that i optipng'd and zipaligned the system apps at full threshold, i just read in a forum that it can corrupt some of them... but to answer your question, yes... it will work with 1.17, thats what im using.... with zero force closes.
which apps dont you use?
This is a simple Sense UI homescreen look/theme for launcher pro (NOT a port of sense or any widgets)
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how to use :
1. set sensedock.png as your launcherpro dock
2. set your leftmost icon to go to the app drawer, then select custom icon and use the clearsquare.png as the icon
3. same as step two, but set the middle three icons to be the phone app. again, set the icon to be the clear square
4.set the rightmost icon to be whatever you want, i used messaging. again, use the clear icon
thats it! just tap one of the three sections and it will take you there
now your homescreen dock will look just about the same as senseUI.
rrrrramos said:
Couple it with the HTC EVO 4G Status Bar MetaMorph for the real feel ;-)
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^^awesome status bar from bahnburner. thanks for pointing that out rrrrramos
you made my day. I was always wanting to try to make something like this and you did it for me. Awesome.
Very clever! Really nice. Sure many will appreciate this!
Looks great! You should couple it with the HTC EVO 4G Status Bar MetaMorph for the real feel ;-)
thanks for the positive responses
my first release/thingy and i wasnt sure if people would like it
Nice Work!!!!
You should use the app Shootme to post screen shots instead of taking pictures with your camera..
Great Skin, looks awesome
Stupid Android newb question (I'm sorry) but how do you apply themes? I came from the iphone jailbreaking scene so i'm still new to my Captivate
Does it soul still habe a 3d app tray?
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warri said:
You should use the app Shootme to post screen shots instead of taking pictures with your camera..
Great Skin, looks awesome
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yes i should, and will
@linuxnewb install launcher pro (Free in app market) then go into preferences>apperance settings>dock background> pick custom and select the dock
then hold down each icon on the dock and set it individually
@clown_lov: yes, you just need to go into launcherpro settings and enable it
love it
"How to use :
1. set sensedock.png as your launcherpro dock
2. set your leftmost icon to go to the app drawer, then select custom icon and use the clearsquare.png as the icon
3. same as step two, but set the middle three icons to be the phone app. again, set the icon to be the clear square
4.set the rightmost icon to be whatever you want, i used messaging. again, use the clear icon
thats it! just tap one of the three sections and it will take you there
now your homescreen dock will look just about the same as senseUI."
ok, I have installed via metamorph and have launcher +beta as my launcher...I must be tired, so where do I go to do as your 4 steps tell me to?
ok, yup I am tired...any more questions will wait when I am fully awake - later on today...lol
Works great!!! Thanks - I needed launcher pro, as you said, and at first all I found was the other one...it would be nice to port the HTC SENSE UI in its entirety to the phone. But, until that day happens, this is a great alternative and the UI is still quick, too, on the captivate. Now, could you point me in the general direction of where I could change the sound and image files of this awesome phone? Thank!!
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Works great!!! Thanks - I needed launcher pro, as you said, and at first all I found was the other one...it would be nice to port the HTC SENSE UI in its entirety to the phone. But, until that day happens, this is a great alternative and the UI is still quick, too, on the captivate. Now, could you point me in the general direction of where I could change the sound and image files of this awesome phone? Thank!!
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its not likely that an entire sense ui port will ever happen, basically because senseui is for and by HTC phones, which bare a total of almost no hardware similarities with the sgs. (check this out though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737526)
you can look to the android general theme section for some bootscreens and sounds.
Do I have to root my captivate to do this?
All you need is Launcher Pro. Hit up the preferences menu after pressing the menu key on the homescreen and go to Appearance settings to change the dock skin.
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thanks for the positive responses
my first release/thingy and i wasnt sure if people would like it
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I wish there was a way you could use the right button to add the widgets or wallpapers screen you know. There a way to do it?
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I wish there was a way you could use the right button to add the widgets or wallpapers screen you know. There a way to do it?
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the first two ways that come to mind are like a shortcut or something and an app that just opens that menu
personally i dont find that to be a really useful button so i assigned it to messaging
What's the all the ado about Sense?
So in a nutshell, is the appeal of SenseUI:
Customized dock
Useful widgets
Expose-like homescreen management
Am I missing something or does all that seem do-able in LauncherPro + (minus some of the widgets of course)?
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So in a nutshell, is the appeal of SenseUI:
Customized dock
Useful widgets
Expose-like homescreen management
Am I missing something or does all that seem do-able in LauncherPro + (minus some of the widgets of course)?
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yup pretty much just missing some widgets
Lunar UI for Thriller 1.1.0
Credit to designer: R3D X
Ported BY: TREKFAN422991
Update: 10/9/11
framework is done most problems solved except for those in the landscape mode...
THis Theme was made by editing the images in the framework res of the thriller rom...
still have to theme the dialer..
This is my widget locker lockscreen
Please report back with any issues...
Download framework-res.apk below and replace with the one in \system\framework
If you like my work please consider donating...
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Its a little funky in the notification window in landscape
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Also when you press menu the button backgrounds are black, and so is the text, so you can't read it. Is that on purpose?
Other than that its seems pretty complete.
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Its a little funky in the notification window in landscape
Also when you press menu the button backgrounds are black, and so is the text, so you can't read it. Is that on purpose?
Other than that its seems pretty complete.
Sent from my LG Thrill Faux G
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thanks i will fix that... give me a few minutes
hate to be a bother... could you show me a screen cap of your settings and with the music control in the notification pull down ... ?
updated... now in zip package... just extract the apk...
Changelog: (hopefully)
1. made all the toggle switches in the pulldown in landscape mode evenly spaced out
2. fixed black text on black menu grid.. grid is now white... not text
3. new default wallpaper added.. no more stupid eclipse picture... so ugly
I love you so much! THANK YOU. I can't believe you had this up in just a matter of hours. THANK YOOUUUU SOOO MUCH. Looks amazing ;D. Trying it out now.
RootTheNoob said:
I love you so much! THANK YOU. I can't believe you had this up in just a matter of hours. THANK YOOUUUU SOOO MUCH. Looks amazing ;D. Trying it out now.
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its cause i was up all night.. haha
if you wait a few minutes i am editing it a bit more...
i will be including a zip of the launcher docks as well .... what launcher do you use
Okay I'll wait, and I don't use a launcher I think that the default one is awesome, but if I had to choose I would use launcher pro, especially if that was themed. And btw how do I replace the framework? I can't seem to, with adb or root explorer, haha, I've never done this before. Thank you so much for all of the work ;D.
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Okay I'll wait, and I don't use a launcher I think that the default one is awesome, but if I had to choose I would use launcher pro, especially if that was themed. And btw how do I replace the framework? I can't seem to, with adb or root explorer, haha, I've never done this before. Thank you so much for all of the work ;D.
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well the theme will look much better with a matching dock i think!!
instructions to install:
you have to be careful... but i use Root Explorer....
first go to system\framework and make a backup of the original framework-res.apk... after that... proceed here
1. place my framework-res.apk in SDcard...
2. long hold it and click "copy"
3. then keep pressing the top most folder called ".." until u ar at root...
4. then go to system\framework and click the button at the top right that says "mount r/w"
5. then paste... asks you if you want to overwrite... click yes... as soon as you do as quickly as you can press and hold the framework-res.apk you just pasted there and scroll down to permissions and make sure every box is checked...
a few things might force close while you are doing that but its okay just make sure the permissions are set (all checkboxes checked)
after that just reboot!
Worked like a charm, thank you.
Love it so far, just wish the icons from the theme were with it as well, oh well framework res looks amazing, fantastic job, I can't believe somebody did it, and this quickly!
I use Super Manger instead of Root Manager. It's free. When I did it the phone rebooted itself.
(I think that's all the screens you wanted)
Landscape still not quite balanced. Also you can see the strip of colors seems to overlap on the landscape mode. The date in notification seems to have a black background, not transparant, and you can see the shade move behind the notification bar as you slide up and down.
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quarlow said:
I use Super Manger instead of Root Manager. It's free. When I did it the phone rebooted itself.
Landscape still not quite balanced. Also you can see the strip of colors seems to overlap on the landscape mode. The date in notification seems to have a black background, not transparant, and you can see the shade move behind the notification bar as you slide up and down.
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thanks, god i hate landscape mode... lol i am gonna flash thriller now so i can test this better... see what i can fix for ya...
unfortunately there isnt much i can do about the music playback controller looking stretched... that is lg's fault for not using .9.png's
BTW i forgot about that song!!!!! thanks i love it so much downloading now!!! hahaha you just made my day!!!!
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thanks, god i hate landscape mode... lol i am gonna flash thriller now so i can test this better... see what i can fix for ya...
BTW i forgot about that song!!!!! thanks i love it so much downloading now!!! hahaha you just made my day!!!!
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Love that song too. I knew after I started that season (I didn't start watching the show until after it ended) that I must, at all costs, locate that song for a ringtone.
Also, not a big fan of landscape mode. That is the biggest reason I haven't messed with those icons. I tried to make my own theme starting with a OUT kitchen file for the battery. I could never get those to space right. But, having them spaced wrong was worse than icons I don't like, I'm OCD that way.
Noticed something else: the "spinning" progress bar for downloading, installing, etc is mis-matched.
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quarlow said:
Noticed something else: the "spinning" progress bar for downloading, installing, etc is mis-matched.
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waht do you mean mismatched?
Tell me when or if you manage to fix those problems, I'm looking forward to it. ;D
Theme looks nice so far, but isn't this a port of theme that someone else made?
Trekfan422991 said:
waht do you mean mismatched?
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See how the diagonal bars don't line up?
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Killer Bee said:
Theme looks nice so far, but isn't this a port of theme that someone else made?
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Yes it's a port of a theme named Lunar for CM7, I suggested that somebody ported it last night and it actually happened xD. ;D!
If its a port, then shouldn't credit be given to original maker?
"Galaxy Cream Remix"
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I made this theme after I saw the Dark Pie UI Super Boss Style setup... loved the concept but found their setup to be more "involved" so to speak... I created my own version completely from scratch only using the idea of the original. Placed things where i wanted them placed and setup so that the end user can actually customize it a bit more than just having my EXACT setup... Everything is included in the .zip including instructions in the README file in case u don't feel like opening this thread again lol...
While the idea was based on Dark Pie UI... The imagery and colors were solely based off of my "GCS - CM9 Theme Chooser" theme which you can get more info from here... If you want to know the next color combo or direction, just look my signature for my other themes... (hint, SCS will be the next color setup for this)
I will do my best to update the 2nd post of this thread with added icons and/or requests as well as ALL DOWNLOADS... And alternate versions of this setup...
THIS WORKS ON ANY ICS/JB ROM provided you can install the below apps!
Apps needed to complete this theme:
Code:
[B]Apex Launcher Pro[/B] - http://tinyurl.com/apexprogcr
or
[B]Nova Launcher[/B] - http://tinyurl.com/novagcr
and
[B]UCCW[/B] - http://tinyurl.com/uccwgcr
Code:
Hex Colors Used
Dark Blue: #FF1245e0
ICS Blue: #FF33b5e5
Red: #FF750005
Purple: #FF9400f0
Pink: #FFff00ff
**The Sources folder contains the .xcf (gimp-sorry no .psd) files to edit any graphics and also fonts.**
Directions for Apex Launcher:
Code:
1) Download and install Apex Launcher Pro. Has to be Pro because of the widget overlay.
2) Download and install UCCW
3) Connect your phone via USB
4) In the /sdcard directory copy over all of the folders except the "Sources" folder. Merge the folders if it asks.
5) You now have everything ready to setup. (just wanted to add a step lol)
6) Go to your gallery and in the "GCR_Wallpaper" folder you will see the main wallpaper. You have to crop it as big as it can go and as low as it can go then hit "Crop".
7) Start by opening Apex Settings and click on "Backup & restore" and restore the "settings" and "desktop data"
8) Hit Home button and let it refresh.
You should now have only ONE homescreen and some icons that don't really appear to be icons on the homescreen. Along with a "7x5" layout.
9) Add a "1x2" UCCW widget to the middle of the square. When it opens select "GCR_Clock" and then hit the back button.
The Clock should appear and be themed with the colors already. Longpress to resize and pull the right side over one column and do the same on the left and pull down one.
Should be "3x3" now. If not, play around with it til it is.
10) Add a "5x1" UCCW widget just under the "05 Current Conditions" part of the screen. When it opens, restore to "GCR_Weather" and back out.
After it sets on the screen you will need to longpress and resize this one pulling it down one row. Should be "5x2" now. Adjust your settings to work for your area if you need to.
11) Edit the folders with your own desired apps.
12) You now have the GCR Homescreen setup :)
Optional Lockscreen setup. This one is a bit more tricky if your ROM doesn't support custom lockscreen images. In fact i have no idea how you would get this one lol
Code:
1) In your ROM settings look for your "Lock Screen" or similar. Then select it.
2) Select "Background" and choose custom image.
3) Navigate to the "GCR Wallpapers" folder and selct the lockscreen of your choice. For a smidge more customized, select the "GCR_lock_wallpaper_Sprint" image if you have Sprint.
4) YES the green is there so u know not to scale to that area. Crop the image so that its starting from the very top and it's touching both sides.
5) Select Crop
6) Hit the power button
7) Hit the power button again to see the beautiful creation :)
**note: don't unlock it to keep looking at the awesomeness**
If anyone tries this and gets it working with Nova Launcher... Please lmk here with your setup instructions for that launcher!
**Disclaimer**
all statusbar images and custom app icons on the lockscreen are included when you try the Free version of my GCS - CM9 Theme Chooser, theme found on the Play Store... Click the link above for details on that theme!! Sorry only works with Theme Chooser!!
Download Instructions:
Download the .zip file and extract and proceed to follow installation instructions...
These folders will stay updated with the LATEST edits that I apply to it... optional wallpapers and icons will be added to this folder so be sure to check it for any updates!!
GCR - Dropbox Folder
SCR - Dropbox Folder
RCR - Dropbox Folder - main color = #FF1245E0
note: ALL zips starting with "RCR" have "SCR" weather/clock widget color settings and will need to be edited manually. The main color used will be next to each theme!
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YOU'RE AWESOME DYNASTY!!! Congrats and great job as always
Correct me if I'm wrong but you have to be on a rom that has the theme Chooser built in, correct?
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Correct me if I'm wrong but you have to be on a rom that has the theme Chooser built in, correct?
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nope... this works with ANY ROM... i had it on a JB (4.1) port that i was running earlier... read the disclaimer on the bottom of post 1 for full details!
love it
thanks
i'll take a few requests for icons to add to the bottom and will try to provide a link for that folder on db so you all can grab whatever you need... i can also walk you guys through how to make your own icons so that i'm not the one doing all the work here haha...
for example... i made this "Settings" icon as well (included in original .zip) and just changed the icon on the desktop to reflect the new app...
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thanks
i'll take a few requests for icons to add to the bottom and will try to provide a link for that folder on db so you all can grab whatever you need... i can also walk you guys through how to make your own icons so that i'm not the one doing all the work here haha...
for example... i made this "Settings" icon as well (included in original .zip) and just changed the icon on the desktop to reflect the new app...
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Is there a way to changed the voice search icon to the settings icon?
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Is there a way to changed the voice search icon to the settings icon?
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unfortunately that is part of the wallpaper... i can edit the original image really quick but i don't have a settings image to replace that one with... unless you want me to delete that part of the wallpaper and then just leave it blank so you can add the settings icon??
btw, i updated the 2nd post with a link to a db folder that will always have the latest wallpapers for this!!
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unfortunately that is part of the wallpaper... i can edit the original image really quick but i don't have a settings image to replace that one with... unless you want me to delete that part of the wallpaper and then just leave it blank so you can add the settings icon??
btw, i updated the 2nd post with a link to a db folder that will always have the latest wallpapers for this!!
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Crap no problem, I dont use the voice search. Thought settings would be better in that spot.
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Is there a way to changed the voice search icon to the settings icon?
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just for you... check post #2 for the dropbox GCR link and look in the "wallpapers" folder... you'll find your custom settings wallpaper
don't forget to hit the Thanks button and if you want to complete the theme and your ROM has Theme Chooser, please check out at least my free version of GCS and please rate on the store!!
the1dynasty thanks for your work,
how can i get o uccw clock to have acure temperatures?
in my city is 15 and it shows 25º
Fustigador said:
the1dynasty thanks for your work,
how can i get o uccw clock to have acure temperatures?
in my city is 15 and it shows 25º
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that's a really great question lol... i just checked mine and it's also off by 10*... not sure why this is b/c i didn't create that app... i'll try emailing the creator of it and seeing what they say...
having trouble with uccw clock and weather where do i put it because its not in uzip format
charlie81 said:
having trouble with uccw clock and weather where do i put it because its not in uzip format
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Read the directions in the op... #4 specifically... I never mentioned anything about uzip...
That entire uccw folder gets copied over to your sdcard... the proper directories for the specific backups for the clock and weather are in that folder already...
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Are you going to do a remix for SCS as well? I would love this in the SCS colors.
Paiyne said:
Are you going to do a remix for SCS as well? I would love this in the SCS colors.
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i can make it... sure... give me a few and check back here!!
i added SCR to the 2nd post!! same instructions! if someone could be so kind as to set it up with this and post a screenshot so i can add to the OP... that would be great
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i added SCR to the 2nd post!! same instructions! if someone could be so kind as to set it up with this and post a screenshot so i can add to the OP... that would be great
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Will get you a screenshot soon as I get it set up
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This is old Use the Install from this Post!
This is a Rom based on stock Amazon 8.3.0 And requires TWRP installed and working!
**** Use at your Own Risk! I take no responsibility for any damages and or Deaths to you, your Kindle, or anything else, remotely related to the installing, usage, or Testing Of this!!*******
8.9StariROM!! Just for Kindle HD 8.9 only
This is mostly just a combo of stuff put to gather in one package, and does have some glitches to be still worked out! So Make sure you backup everything before you play with this Rom!!
Update 1.0(4/7/2013)
Should have working 4G LTE (let me know if it doesnt)
Has LMT pre-setup
Android News and Weather app (removed old weather app)
Base Rom Amazon 8.3.0
Launcher: Apex Launcher
Apps added in alphabetical orderish:
BusyBox
Air Celculator
Google Chrome
ES File Expoloer
Gallery (stock ICS)
Google Now!!!!!! Link to XDA Post
Google Keep
KFHD xsettings Link to XDA Post
LMT Launcher (provides Black home settings and search replacing stock soft key bar) Link to XDA Post
Google Maps
Market Helper Link to info
Play Store Updated!!!
Quick Bible
Sidebar Lite
SuperSU
WallChanger (use to set wallpaper)
YouTube
Plus a few Widgets: for Calculator, Calendar, and clock
Tweaks: Pimp my rom did to it (not APK)Link to XDA Post
Amazon stuff still left in:
Amazon Shopping
Amazon MP3
Amazon Video
Amazon Appstore (can search and add your apps you one but cant find a list of them)
Calendar (like their calander but not their widget)
Kindle Docs
Email
People
Anything else you want like Kindle can get from Google Play Store,
Download version 1.0!![/URL]Do not install it needs to be extracted and Restored!!
Installation:
Register your kindle before restarting under settings My account
Extract the .Rar file to SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ in its own folder
Go into TWRP
backup your rom in TWRP!!
go to wipe, then Factory reset
Once done go to restore
Then restart and it should load up but may take a little while for fire time
Swipe finger from right to open LMT launcher for back and home settings and search key, swipe from left to open Apps.
This needs work I know! its my first real thing like this and hope to have it install for Zip later! Any help would be nice! Let me know what you think!
Notification in the status bar seams to make the Status bar to restart from the Google Gmail app when you have new mail. You can disable the notifications in the App settings for the Gmail app and it should work!
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Thank for sharing
Thank you lizzord30 for sharing wit us!
I Will test it as soon as I have a chance but would be great if you could post at least a couple pictures.
Thanks !
Glad to see some one working on something. I do not understand why there is not more interest in this device due to the quality and the price point. This is one bad ass piece of hardware and now it is only $270. You can not get a tablet with a screen this good for that price anywhere else. I think it is better than the Transformer prime infinity screen so the only other one that may be better is the Nexus 10 and they both cost more. I already checked out the Nook HD+ and it does not get as bright. Not to mention I have two 7" android tablets and a 10". I love the 8.9" size it is perfect ! Anyway just keep working at it and since the Kindle Free did not manage to block 8.30 I guess I will have to downgrade but If this gets working good it will be worth the work !
Androidaholic said:
Glad to see some one working on something. I do not understand why there is not more interest in this device due to the quality and the price point. This is one bad ass piece of hardware and now it is only $270. You can not get a tablet with a screen this good for that price anywhere else. I think it is better than the Transformer prime infinity screen so the only other one that may be better is the Nexus 10 and they both cost more. I already checked out the Nook HD+ and it does not get as bright. Not to mention I have two 7" android tablets and a 10". I love the 8.9" size it is perfect ! Anyway just keep working at it and since the Kindle Free did not manage to block 8.30 I guess I will have to downgrade but If this gets working good it will be worth the work !
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Thanks! Yea its a really nice piece of hardware, I got it for watching videos/movies and its awesome! Great Screen for full 1080p video, and i think the best sound of any tablet!
About pictures I will be uploading a new one tomrow ill get pictures once I have that build done!
Pictures!
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Uploading a new build with LMT Preset up! And andorid news weather app. Post Link in OP once its done!
Downloading now... been waiting for something interesting to play with. Want 10.1, but not ready to play around with it just yet, still use stuff it doesn't work with... this? This looks fun.
Thanks =^)
Seamonkey79 said:
Downloading now... been waiting for something interesting to play with. Want 10.1, but not ready to play around with it just yet, still use stuff it doesn't work with... this? This looks fun.
Thanks =^)
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Have fun!
Updated to Version 0.9.1 OP changed!
Might want to add the SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ part... I forgot about it when I was setting it up and had to use the file manager in TWRP to copy it into the BACKUP folder... but she's restoring it now
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Might want to add the SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ part... I forgot about it when I was setting it up and had to use the file manager in TWRP to copy it into the BACKUP folder... but she's restoring it now
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oops forgot that Updated OP, If your notification bar keeps reloading you need to go into settings-Applications-Notification Settings, then turn it off for Gmail.
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oops forgot that Updated OP, If your notification bar keeps reloading you need to go into settings-Applications-Notification Settings, then turn it off for Gmail.
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So far so good... a little odd dealing with the missing bar at the bottom while typing and I'm having some trouble with the background sticking after an unlock, but things are a bit smoother than they were on stock and LMT is great, reminds me of Button Savior on my Nook Color.
Thanks for the work, other than wallpaper I can't think of anything really odd going on. Thanks for the reminder on the GMail, I forgot about that needing to be done when I set things up initially.
Seamonkey79 said:
So far so good... a little odd dealing with the missing bar at the bottom while typing and I'm having some trouble with the background sticking after an unlock, but things are a bit smoother than they were on stock and LMT is great, reminds me of Button Savior on my Nook Color.
Thanks for the work, other than wallpaper I can't think of anything really odd going on. Thanks for the reminder on the GMail, I forgot about that needing to be done when I set things up initially.
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If you use Wallchanger then start service then set your wallpaper their either single or a folder. It should stick but its kinda glitchy. I was trying to get Live wallpapers but not much luck yet.
I'm glad to see development pick up!!
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Does this include a stop update script?
ant178 said:
Does this include a stop update script?
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Not yet I will add it into the next build, although not sure exactly which one was successful in stopping the last update, anyone know which one to use? Hope to have a new build by tonight!
chris defeat script works
Also, 4g LTE isn't working/
ant178 said:
Also, 4g LTE isn't working/
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Opps your right I will add 4gLTE in the next build! Should be a nice build making a list of stuff to change now. Try to get it up by tonight. (my upload is crap and takes like over 2hr to upload)
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Opps your right I will add 4gLTE in the next build! Should be a nice build making a list of stuff to change now. Try to get it up by tonight. (my upload is crap and takes like over 2hr to upload)
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Thanks a lot for making the rom, I was going to go through learning how to put together something myself based off stock. Who knows how long it would have taken lol.
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It would also be awesome if you could add the clock widget from android 4.2. Here's a picture of it http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQSzitDaj...h5EHDuc08s/s1600/Android+4.2+Clock+Widget.jpg