[Q] Help with themes - Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I didn't know where to look for an answer, but I want to know how to keep my stock navbar when using a theme. Themes now change the navbar, and i want to know how to keep my own. Im talking about themes like New Zealand Theme and Sea Theme's.

ahsank128 said:
I didn't know where to look for an answer, but I want to know how to keep my stock navbar when using a theme. Themes now change the navbar, and i want to know how to keep my own. Im talking about themes like New Zealand Theme and Sea Theme's.
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Open the apk with 7zip,go to res/xxHDPI and replace the original Sony nav bar images
You can get those images in SystemUI.apk
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Ben Ling said:
Open the apk with 7zip,go to res/xxHDPI and replace the original Sony nav bar images
You can get those images in SystemUI.apk
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worked like a charm, my problem was that my nav bar files were missing about 3 images, but its working great now. thanks !

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[REQUEST] AOSP theme for Xperia T

Hi guys, as per title, is there anyone who could make a simple and plain AOSP theme for the latest official Jellybean release for the Xperia T?
I would gladly do it myself, but I don't have the right tools and my machine isn't capable enough.
I to would like this
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A tip
Delete UxpNxtLockScreen in system-app for AOSP lockscreen.
Use this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38441358&postcount=146
Hope it makes you happy
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Duvel999 said:
A tip
Delete UxpNxtLockScreen in system-app for AOSP lockscreen.
Use this mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38441358&postcount=146
Hope it makes you happy
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I know that but I want a theme lol
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mcsqwizzys98 said:
I know that but I want a theme lol
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I like Wolves ... your background / Avatar is really
Can you point me in the right direction?
Duvel999 said:
I like Wolves ... your background / Avatar is really
Can you point me in the right direction?
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I love wolves to DD-ripper made it check out his thread in themes section tell him you liked mine
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Guys, no off-topic please..
Bump bump, anyone with some theming skills? It shouldn't bee too difficult to make a simple AOSP theme, I think.
its actually difficult coz we need to kill the sony theme engine, and find the sony lines in framework and rewrite those
lordyka said:
its actually difficult coz we need to kill the sony theme engine, and find the sony lines in framework and rewrite those
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Is this why we have bootloops when flashing a modified framework-res.apk?
My response to the request was going to be simply that as far as I know, nobody has managed to recompile framework-res without causing bootloops, and until that's resolved, we're not going to see much real theming for T/V. Without the option to edit 9.png's and xml's, there's no way to modify - among other things - popups, most buttons, tabs, color values, text styles, etc. I've mentioned this issue in the apktool thread but gotten no response, I guess the next thing I'll do is report it as an issue on their website.
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There are quite a few things that can be modified without touching framework-res, like nav bar buttons (which has been done already), background image/color and status bar things like text color, center clock, toggle buttons. Also, we could modify one of the stock Sony themes to get a little closer. It wouldn't be real AOSP but I think we can get pretty close. Let me know if this is acceptable and I'll give it a try.
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There are quite a few things that can be modified without touching framework-res, like nav bar buttons (which has been done already), background image/color and status bar things like text color, center clock, toggle buttons. Also, we could modify one of the stock Sony themes to get a little closer. It wouldn't be real AOSP but I think we can get pretty close. Let me know if this is acceptable and I'll give it a try.
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THAT would be great. Would also be great if you can remove the silver bar on the dock, or maybe guide me to the right direction.
For the past two days I've tried making the status bar and the navigation bar to fully transparent, but no luck. Modifying framework-res.apk causes bootloops and systemui crash. >.>
Im not knowledgeable to the point to avoid this yet
I shouldn't have said "no real theming", because not only is that being too negative and a bit over-dramatic, but it takes away from the work that people have already done and are doing now. So apologies for that!
And sorry for the OT.
Do you see this??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38569657&postcount=150
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38575837&postcount=152
LitoNi said:
THAT would be great. Would also be great if you can remove the silver bar on the dock, or maybe guide me to the right direction.
For the past two days I've tried making the status bar and the navigation bar to fully transparent, but no luck. Modifying framework-res.apk causes bootloops and systemui crash. >.>
Im not knowledgeable to the point to avoid this yet
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Removing the dock bar is easy but it's a little too late here to go into that now. Modifying framework-res is a no-go, at least not in the easy re/decompile way.
I've made a little package with my modifications. I know some people have already done bits of this but it felt better doing it all in one go from scratch. All files are taken from galaxy nexus and nexus 4 factory images (jzo54k and jdq39). This has small nav bar buttons from recoba23 and lidroid power widget by peetr_, modified a bit by me. Made a custom theme to better fit the jelly bean blue color and wallpaper + lockscreen background. Replaced the app background with just plain black. Nexus bootanimation. Added AOSP launcher. You can get the AOSP lockscreen by renaming/deleting UxpNxtLockscreen.apk but it doesn't look right, there was some kind of weird bar at the bottom
Let me know what you think could be better or feel free to customize it. Maybe we should start a new thread or change the title because it's not really a request anymore :laugh:
Download
XperiNexT_v0.3.zip - 32.53 MB
TiMiN8R said:
Removing the dock bar is easy but it's a little too late here to go into that now. Modifying framework-res is a no-go, at least not in the easy re/decompile way.
I've made a little package with my modifications. I know some people have already done bits of this but it felt better doing it all in one go from scratch. All files are taken from galaxy nexus and nexus 4 factory images (jzo54k and jdq39). This has small nav bar buttons from recoba23 and lidroid power widget by peetr_, modified a bit by me. Made a custom theme to better fit the jelly bean blue color and wallpaper + lockscreen background. Replaced the app background with just plain black. Nexus bootanimation. Added AOSP launcher. You can get the AOSP lockscreen by renaming/deleting UxpNxtLockscreen.apk but it doesn't look right, there was some kind of weird bar at the bottom
Let me know what you think could be better or feel free to customize it. Maybe we should start a new thread or change the title because it's not really a request anymore :laugh:
Download
XperiNexT_v0.3.zip - 32.53 MB
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Only one request if the toggles were chnaged to look aospish looks good thanks!
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...I've made a little package with my modifications...
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I like how see the screenshots, I was looking for something like this. In this moment i get your rom, i flash the zip to get XperimenT SkAOSPfall version :victory:
mcsqwizzys98 said:
Only one request if the toggles were chnaged to look aospish looks good thanks!
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Yeah that's next but I'm too tired, it's 2.30 am where I am, should have gone to bed hours ago.
The toggle icons are actually aosp icons but I'll change them to blue for on.
TiMiN8R said:
Yeah that's next but I'm too tired, it's 2.30 am where I am, should have gone to bed hours ago.
The toggle icons are actually aosp icons but I'll change them to blue for on.
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Oh i didnt notice that before awesome! Hm mayeb if you cnahged the backround from grey to black lol go to bed
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The toggle icons are actually aosp icons but I'll change them to blue for on.
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Blue icons toggle sound really goog
mcsqwizzys98 said:
If you cnahged the backround from grey to black lol go to bed
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I think its a great idea.
if I can make a request to you TiMiN8R...i put in your attachment 2 color. In yellow i put it in blue and in red put in blue and change the icons of the nexus 4,with reduced mod of course.I trying to do it for myself, but i know born to be a cook :crying::crying:
Edit: I just think...pendo batery icon have numbre of % and look similar AOSP...
The only issues I found was that the statusbar still shows when pulling down but other wise good also the keyboard lags for some reason
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[Q] Make noti bar and soft-touch area black.

Hey, looking to make the status bar and soft touch area black, any ideas how?
Thanks in advance.
Keithoms said:
Hey, looking to make the status bar and soft touch area black, any ideas how?
Thanks in advance.
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I hate this grey color theme too!:highfive:
I love this phone but I can not get used to.
I am new to here, so I can't link direct this comparioson video:
Type "mobiltelefone.ru" to youtube, and click to the first video and just watch the comparison (Europe Z / Japanese Z) video to experience how better the black UI design:
Please someone help to us, we are suffering!
innovoyager said:
I hate this grey color theme too!:highfive:
I love this phone but I can not get used to.
I am new to here, so I can't link direct this comparioson video:
Type "mobiltelefone.ru" to youtube, and click to the first video and just watch the comparison (Europe Z / Japanese Z) video to experience how better the black UI design:
Please someone help to us, we are suffering!
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This would be the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn0PTox1PJo
AW: [Q] Make noti bar and soft-touch area black.
Keithoms said:
Hey, looking to make the status bar and soft touch area black, any ideas how?
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Unlock the bootloader, root the phone, edit the framework files, done.
If that's too much for you, wait till a) root for locked bootloaders is achieved AND b) somebody else cared to edit the framework files.
schaggo said:
Unlock the bootloader, root the phone, edit the framework files, done.
If that's too much for you, wait till a) root for locked bootloaders is achieved AND b) somebody else cared to edit the framework files.
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I made my statusbar, navbar and also the background of the notification toggles black this morning. I should be able to share an update zip for you all in the themes section later today.
It looks a lot nicer in black!
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..Have you tried Tickle My Android yet?
Ticklefish said:
I made my statusbar, navbar and also the background of the notification toggles black this morning. I should be able to share an update zip for you all in the themes section later today.
It looks a lot nicer in black!
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..Have you tried Tickle My Android yet?
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Wow can't wait mate
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[REQUEST] Transparent Status Bar and Notification Window

Hi,
Just got a Tab 2 yesterday and have a few TouchWiz mod requests - mainly semi/fully transparent status bar, and semi/fully transparent notification window. The ability to change all the green icons and symbols would be nice too.
I also have a Note 2 and these mods are available for that, so hopefully it's not too much hassle to port them over, or create something similar specifically for Tab 2.
I'm no developer unfortunately, but will be happy to help test and might be able to donate some beer funds to anyone who can do it
Some examples of what I'm talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929217
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029712 (we NEED this for Tab 2!)
Cheers,
Lee
287 views and no replies. That's not very encouraging!
Looks like this might not be the modders tablet of choice
CitizenLee said:
287 views and no replies. That's not very encouraging!
Looks like this might not be the modders tablet of choice
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Bro wait i think i can do that transparent notification mod!!!!
Though i am not a developer
Give me some time.i will try it soon
Currently mine exams are going on!!!!
And if i succeed do not forget about donation.
And check your pm
Thanks mate. PM replied, and don't worry I won't forget
Is this thread live ?
Will make transparent notification pulldown and transparent statusbar too .
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Guys want something like this with various sexy backgrounds
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Also 4 way reboot option
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balliboxer said:
Guys want something like this with various sexy backgrounds
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Awesome work!!!
Please check pm
Droidlover123 said:
Awesome work!!!
Please check pm
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Atleast appreciate work by hitting "thanks " button
Will post various mods for tab2 :thumbup:
balliboxer said:
Atleast appreciate work by hitting "thanks " button
Will post various mods for tab2 :thumbup:
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Sorry forgot to hit thanks.
Just tell me some:
1.will mods work on odexed Rom ???
2.when will you make thread???waiting eagerly!!!!!
Droidlover123 said:
Sorry forgot to hit thanks.
Just tell me some:
1.will mods work on odexed Rom ???
2.when will you make thread???waiting eagerly!!!!!
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I m on deodexed MD1 ROM Latest of taiwan .So, m working on this rom and mods r for deodexed rom only .
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balliboxer said:
I m on deodexed MD1 ROM Latest of taiwan .So, m working on this rom and mods r for deodexed rom only .
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Ok.waiting for thread.
And i think that's why mind mods were not working.because i tried them all on odexed rom.:screwy::sly:
Sorry folks, been busy with my baby daughter. I'll post the files from my current ROM over the weekend.
Otherwise you can grab them from Zap Blaster ROM and see if they can be modded.
Cheers
finally figured out how to do that!!!!!
and keep in mind i did that on deodexed Rom.
if you want this mod please wait today i will make a new thread regarding this if i get time.
so bro here are screenies of transparent status bar and drop down notification panel.
hope this is what u want!!!!
also tell me what modification do you want like a wallpaPer in panel,colored status bar etc.
and for different style toggles wait i will upload screens.
balliboxer said:
Guys want something like this with various sexy backgrounds
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umm, maybe just put a link to the image instead of attaching a huge picture of a half naked woman? There are people who can see that from behind you you know. Also, a thanks post is enough, stop asking people to press the thanks button, thanks should be removed here. It just causes thanks whoring
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Look good Droidlover 123 would love to have the ability to have a custom background to the notification panel and a Sade or color background for the toggle area .appreciate your work and thank you for this mod.
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Droidlover123 said:
so bro here are screenies of transparent status bar and drop down notification panel.
hope this is what u want!!!!
also tell me what modification do you want like a wallpaPer in panel,colored status bar etc.
and for different style toggles wait i will upload screens.
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Is that the SystemUI I sent you to see if was working. I have added the how to for that here good to know it is working fine.
txr33 said:
Is that the SystemUI I sent you to see if was working. I have added the how to for that here good to know it is working fine.
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no bro it is not that one.
i modded it myself.but wait i will try your zip too!!!!!!
P.s I tried ur zip but it only made mine status bar transparent drop down was still black as before and toggles bg was changed to partial boack transparent one.....

[REQ] Blue battery

Anybody can make blue clock and battery for 253? Nobody seems to have done it and I have waited because I can't do it
Would be very grateful!
Same request. Anyone?
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I'm very surprised at the development of themes and mods for the 253...its non existing...any reason?!
Kevin_seymer said:
any reason?!
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Too many People sat around waiting for others to do it instead of learning how.
Kevin_seymer said:
Anybody can make blue clock and battery for 253? Nobody seems to have done it and I have waited because I can't do it
Would be very grateful!
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Here man 3 battery mods(2 blue and one green);i make for RomAur but its work on any deoxeded rom based from 253.
Link::http://www.mediafire.com/download/hu...Battery3.1.rar(unzip,choose and instal from recovery)
PS: this mods is for 18 toggles.
umarian said:
Here man 3 battery mods(2 blue and one green);i make for RomAur but its work on any deoxeded rom based from 253.
Link::http://www.mediafire.com/download/hu...Battery3.1.rar(unzip,choose and instal from recovery)
PS: this mods is for 18 toggles.
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Thanks alot! But I don't have deodexed rom and I also don't have 18 toggles...but thanks anyway for contributing to those that have that!
XperienceD said:
Too many People sat around waiting for others to do it instead of learning how.
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If everybody learned everything then we would have no reason to have a forum like this!
There is nexus like notification bar app in play store that not need root.
Just search notification bar blue or something like this
:thumbup:
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x102x96x said:
There is nexus like notification bar app in play store that not need root.
Just search notification bar blue or something like this
:thumbup:
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It seems it does not work 100% and it will take battery being on all the time...
Is there NOBODY that wants to contribute to the forum and get a star in the heaven for making a blue statusbar :laugh:
Why is it that nobody makes blue or colorful battery and wifi icons for the xperia Z? I had samsung before and a HTC and there was always a mod/theme for blue icons in the theme section...
Dont take this as complaining, I'm just wondering if its harder on Sony that nobody makes it or if its so easy that nobody cares to do it?

Xperia Themes - custom themes on stock 4.3 roms

I couldn't find anyone else talking about this, so figured I'd start a thread.
The release notes about the 4.3 updates contain this snippet:
"The launch of our unique custom interface experience: “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select – more on this soon…"​
I spotted this post on Xperia blog, which shows some screenshots, and links to the themes on the Play Store
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/12/1...-3-xperia-themes-look-on-the-xperia-tablet-z/
Looking at the screenshots, it looks like the theme has a fair bit of control - for example the software buttons are skinable, which is pretty neat
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Knowit+Mobile+AB
(These themes have been on the store since the 3rd of January.)
Is anyone able to share the apks so we can pull them apart, and work out whether we can make our own themes? (I've got an Xperia SP which hasn't seen the 4.3 update yet, so I can't download them myself)
I am working about that lol
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Well, it worked in ExistenZ 5. Thank You!
Had a conversation with someone on Google plus, about these themes,
"I reached out to one of the theme developers. They told me they have a great relationship with Sony and at this time all themes had be sent to sony for approval and to be signed by them. Which is a drag. I hope they plan to open that up soon, but it appears that its going to be locked down to them for a while. I'll keep digging and see if I can get a hold of sony and talk to them."
Thought it might be interesting.
Would be nice if Sony could use XDA themers to beta test, but if not it would be nice if they created a program to make them, in the same way that the go launcher devs did for their launcher. 
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I hav managed to pull out 2 themes, comic pirate n woody... I can share here if u guys want...
~ Zapped Using X-Zed ~
All themes (from Z1) can be found on Z1 thread (themes and apps) for download.
I'm not sure for XZ but Z1 got new theme engiene with 4.3 update and they are awesome.
It's very easy to decompile them and change png's and have your own, custom theme....
Without Sony aprovement
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funky0308 said:
All themes (from Z1) can be found on Z1 thread (themes and apps) for download.
I'm not sure for XZ but Z1 got new theme engiene with 4.3 update and they are awesome.
It's very easy to decompile them and change png's and have your own, custom theme....
Without Sony aprovement
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Yes buddy right and all Z series wil get the same theme engine
I have seen urs tutorial and m.working on it zipsigner its the best tool for signing it
Everythng works
Am making and modifying the present themes only lets see
M also trying to design my own theme, but just need help in changing the theme accent colour... Can anybody help me with that?
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austinsilvester said:
M also trying to design my own theme, but just need help in changing the theme accent colour... Can anybody help me with that?
~ Zapped Using X-Zed ~
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If you go to the XistenZ thread and ask @niaboc79 he will be able to give you the help you need as he's done all the accent theme colour changes before.
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Hi, I've uploaded the best themes. A KitKat theme (transparent UI and KitKat icons) would be cool.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7jefw0x964r77pu/f708nGfWfa
JanM RS said:
Hi, I've uploaded the best themes. A KitKat theme (transparent UI and KitKat icons) would be cool.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7jefw0x964r77pu/f708nGfWfa
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Many, many thanks...
But are you sure that's O.K?
I mean, that's paid app...
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funky0308 said:
Many, many thanks...
But are you sure that's O.K?
I mean, that's paid app...
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Paid apps removed, TriFlat is free. I think it would be ok if somebody would make a kitkat theme. Ben Ling tries to make it. Thanks Ben.
JanM RS said:
Paid apps removed, TriFlat is free. I think it would be ok if somebody would make a kitkat theme. Ben Ling tries to make it. Thanks Ben.
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Don't get me wrong, sorry for that - but we need to support devs.
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Don't get me wrong, sorry for that - but we need to support devs.
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I've already supported Knowit Mobile. Hopefully they'll make a KitKat theme.
Please Other themes for xperia link
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