I am thinking about doing some theming with my Thunderbolt. In the past I have stuck with basic tweaks but now I would like to do some more in-depth theming.
I do not plan to manually modify files. Instead, I plan to theme the overall UI by using widgets, lock-screen replacements, and launcher settings.
For example, I would like to customize the look and feel of my device using some of the following tools:
Minimalist Text Widget
Simi Folders Widget
Beautiful Widgets
Desktop Visualizer
Widget Locker
etc
What is the best way to "theme" the device to have customizations such as lock screens and minimalist feel. I have begun using the above tools and can see the power behind them. In combo with launchers such as ADW or LauncherPro you can achieve the look and feel you desire.
I am unsure the best approach for lock screens and dock replacements.
I am planning to research this more but was hoping some more experienced "themers" in the community could chime in and share the best approach!! I understand that there is a lot of tweaking involved in this process.
Please provide your suggestions and advice. Maybe share what widgets you use and other things I may be missing (font packs, backgrounds, launcher docks, widgets, lock screens, etc.)
Thank You!
Most people use widget locker for the lockscreen...
I suggest , (personal taste) ADW Ex for a custom launcher replacement...
Thanks for starting off the suggestions! I plan to use WidgetLocker and ADW Launcher EX.
I need to look into more WidgetLocker themes to see what is possible!! The possibilities seem endless
I also need to find out how easy it is to replace icons/docks for ADW versus other available launchers!
JsinLegacy said:
Most people use widget locker for the lockscreen...
I suggest , (personal taste) ADW Ex for a custom launcher replacement...
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meh widget locker is like having a 2nd launcher.
just theme the lockscreens!
nitsuj17 said:
meh widget locker is like having a 2nd launcher.
just theme the lockscreens!
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what are you doing trolling the thunderbolt forums lol
mob87 said:
what are you doing trolling the thunderbolt forums lol
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i enjoy trolling...usually its just the continuum or mesmerize...but still
nitsuj17 said:
meh widget locker is like having a 2nd launcher.
just theme the lockscreens!
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How can I theme the lock screens? I am new to this, so any pointers would be helpful. I can dig deeper into the forums for that info as well.
I just figured using Widget Locker would allow for easy lock screen theming!
bmcclure937 said:
How can I theme the lock screens? I am new to this, so any pointers would be helpful. I can dig deeper into the forums for that info as well.
I just figured using Widget Locker would allow for easy lock screen theming!
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the lockscreens for htc are different than what im used to for aosp/touchwiz but the images are prolly in framework-res.apk, and htcresources.apk in system/framework and htclocksreen.apk in system/app
the aosp lockscreen would be framework-res.apk...sense slider in the other 2
Ahhh. Okay. So I would need to manually replace the images... makes sense.
One reason I am attracted to Widget Locker is the easy theming and ability to include information on the lock screen. For example, I could use Minimalist Text Widget to display battery level, time, etc.
I also plan to flash CM7 as soon as I feel it is ready (stable enough for regular function). No worries... I am definitely not sticking with Sense!
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Ahhh. Okay. So I would need to manually replace the images... makes sense.
One reason I am attracted to Widget Locker is the easy theming and ability to include information on the lock screen. For example, I could use Minimalist Text Widget to display battery level, time, etc.
I also plan to flash CM7 as soon as I feel it is ready (stable enough for regular function). No worries... I am definitely not sticking with Sense!
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sense is kinda cool for the rosie mods and lockscreen mods you can do....and honestly i love the theme (i made the sense theme for the fascinate)....but aosp is certainly preferable for many things
Okay. What is the best way to change fonts?!
Also, which launcher do most people prefer for theming. The most popular seem to be ADW Launcher EX, Launcher Pro Plus, and Go Launcher EX.
I used ADW Launcher extensively with CM ROMs. I have not used the EX version but know it unlocks additional features (such as transition animations and the ability to swap dock/icon images).
I recently started using Launcher Pro Plus and am enjoying it very much! I do not know if ADW or Go Launcher has any additional functionality that would make it "better".
Finally, I have no experience with Go Launcher but have heard good things about it...
bmcclure937 said:
Okay. What is the best way to change fonts?!
Also, which launcher do most people prefer for theming. The most popular seem to be ADW Launcher EX, Launcher Pro Plus, and Go Launcher EX.
I used ADW Launcher extensively with CM ROMs. I have not used the EX version but know it unlocks additional features (such as transition animations and the ability to swap dock/icon images).
I recently started using Launcher Pro Plus and am enjoying it very much! I do not know if ADW or Go Launcher has any additional functionality that would make it "better".
Finally, I have no experience with Go Launcher but have heard good things about it...
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search xda for flashable font packs...some subforums have several hundred grouped together
Can anyone who has been using Widget Locker post some of their creative locksceen pics?
I can try to remember this evening after work.
been looking for ages how i can Customize my lockscreen
WITHOUT using Widgetlocker
i mean like adding widgets and making custom sliders
is there anyway to do so without WL or any other application ?
want to lose the need for a replacement and try to make deafult lockscreen usable
i love this app but sadly its problematic with many other apps so looking for an alternative
with the default lockscreen you can only set the wallpaper, if you choose a custom rom, you have 5 or 9 (depends on the rom) to choose and one of those its fully customizable
Simple Lockscreen, you can customize it
hey guys thnx for the answers but the thing is even with those 9 lockscreens
there is stuff missing like adding widget and stuff
its a big shame that the default lockscreen on android can not be customized.
another let down
can i request a sense 3.0/4 lockscreen for aokp? (with the animation)
i've tried out go locker and magic locker but can't find one complete with all the original animations (ie: the lock ring 'zooms in' as it unlocks the phone)
if its possible, itd be much appreciated! (dont wanna pay $3 for widget locker)
you mean like a port? a port is not possible because it uses different framework
Have you tried widget locker? Yes it seems costly but its well worth it, I loved it for a long time and the Sense 3 lockscreen seems spot on
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium
just went ahead and bought widget locker,
loving the sense lockscreen haha, but unfortunately the 'zoom in' animation doesnt work when theres the pattern lock after it (works in the preview) oh well
You should ask evilisto I bet he can make it
Just look at his mods they're amazing!
I've just finished a massive update to my app Clean Widgets, which is a collection of homescreen widgets and toggles.
The update includes a redesign of all the graphics, selectable backgrounds, resizable widgets, and more.
Clean Widgets is on sale on the Play Store for $1.99, I hope you'll all check it out!
Thanks
Good widget, users can design own quick settings widget
Great !!
They look very nice, but why is there a picture of your lockscreen in the play store? Does it offer lockscreen widgets?
Chrissyboy101 said:
They look very nice, but why is there a picture of your lockscreen in the play store? Does it offer lockscreen widgets?
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Hi, the clock widget can be used on the lock screen in Android 4.2 and up, yes.
It looks nice.. I think It worth for the price!!
nice try
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i thought that it is a cache-cleaner app, Nice app by the way
Should be pretty standard by now but somehow I can't find it in the settings?
And no, I don't really want to install a lockscreen app like widgetlocker.
No, there's nothing built in, so unless you want to wait until Android Lollipop (which has lockscreen notifications) you'll need an app like NiLS or Floatify - both are excellent, and work better than standard lockscreen apps since they float above the lockscreen rather than needing a widget.