Is there anyway I can theme my nexus 6 without having to root my phone ?
JulesJam said:
If you are not going to root your Nexus device, there is no sense in getting a Nexus.
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Don't be jealous. And I never planned on getting the nexus 6. Just so happen that Motorola has no moto x 1st gen to replace my broken one so they sent me this device
I'm not sure why somebody just didn't answer the question. Instead, some childish remarks were made.
I suggest if people don't want to give an answer, then perhaps they need to move along to something else instead of making stupid comments thus resulting in a whining war.
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ChaosBitch said:
Is there anyway I can theme my nexus 6 without having to root my phone ?
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In answer to your question, without a rooted device, your theming options are somewhat limited. You can try installing a third party launcher from the Play Store, like Nova Launcher. At least this way you can have a bit more control on how your Home Screen and Drawer look. If I'm not mistaken, you can install icon packs without being rooted.
You can also install Color Status Bar from the Play Store for a fully customizable notification drawer. That, plus what Moscow Desire said, is about as much as you can do without root.
This doesn't belong in Accessories please move this to the appropriate subthread.
JulesJam said:
Of what, your "edgy" and "cool" screen name? ROFLMAO!!!!
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Why is it that just because its a nexus everyone assumes people want to root it? Your comments are childish, and stupid. Move along
To answer the question about customization and theming without root.
You have limited options but they are there:
Nova launcher is stock but with tweaks and icon packs can be used.
Themer is also good.
Hey OP.
I suggest installing nova or apex launcher and playing around with the settings. There is some cool stuff you can do with those launchers. ALSO ICON PACKS! Love icon packs. When I had my nexus 4 which I rooted there was an app called Themer by mycolorscreen which I used sometimes. That app can change up your phone. Only problem is I don't know if it works with Nexus 6 due to lollipop or something but you can give it a try.
For my nexus 6 this time I didn't root or anything. I'm enjoying the pure lollipop OS.
As other said not much you can do without root.
I do not know what happened in this thread. A questions was asked and immediately people got on their high horse and spouted childish rubbish.
Once @Moscow Desire had cleaned the thread and left a warning some people continued with it.
Thread cleaned. If anyone else continues, please report this to the mods with a link to this post so that appropriate action can be taken,
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I do not know what happened in this thread. A questions was asked and immediately people got on their high horse and spouted childish rubbish.
Once @Moscow Desire had cleaned the thread and left a warning some people continued with it.
Thread cleaned. If anyone else continues, please report this to the mods with a link to this post so that appropriate action can be taken,
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I think the question has been answered anyway. Without root there aren't any full theming options available. The status bar thing and launchers is about it.
Other 3rd party apps such as keyboards, dialers, messaging apps have built in theme support.
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I won't get picky about it.
But particularly I believe a world of a lot of g1 users, root and non root would really appreciate a home replacement that allows the user to do the following.
Choose which apps to show in the app drawer.
And the ability to move apps out into the "add to home screen" feature that shows up when you longpress the home screen/menu-add. In a new sub section called hidden apps/roughly around there.
So applications to prevent theft on the g1 could be hidden there over being spotted in the app drawer.
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Just an idea.
It is a good idea. Should post it in the dream applications+games section Though.
A layered app menu would be nice...
lbcoder said:
A layered app menu would be nice...
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I was thinking that since the hero widget can't be ported to a normal g1 someone could try to use Sweeter home's layer option for an sms type widget similar to the hero.
I think it could work out very well since you can add layers and transparency.
An option to hide the apps in the tray would be nice!! I'm down for that.
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An option to hide the apps in the tray would be nice!! I'm down for that.
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Haha I know! Lately I've been bothered at having a very long app drawer, and apps like Photovault, password storage apps,and other not so commonly used apps would just fit beautifully in that new folder I'm suggesting.
I'm trying to keep this thread alive with hopes that a dev will see it and take the challenge so keep this thread alive :]
If anyone could do this, it would be the folks over at Better Android (OpenHome). In my humble opinion, they have the best home app on the market. You should forward this request to them!
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If anyone could do this, it would be the folks over at Better Android (OpenHome). In my humble opinion, they have the best home app on the market. You should forward this request to them!
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I would like to, but half the time I've ever emailed better home they've done nothing but send me minimal short dissatisfying responses. But yea I use Open Home/have bought it.
Currently running Cyans build with the a hero theme or some widgets works fine enough with me.
But idk I think A home has a better go about things like this.
And of course Sweeter home is my favorite.
Yeah not sure why folders in the menu havent been figured out yet...I was almost sure someone would have cracked that missing feature long ago...
i would love a folder app or a tab app to put in the drawer,
you can hide icons, or make a whole tab of just games.
also, i wish there was a app that would lock icons on the main screens.
so nobody can move the icons unless you activate them.
anyone get my drift?
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That's a good idea, although 'hiding' apps from the app drawer wont provide any securities because they are plenty to launch an app once you get pass the lock screen.
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I sent him back an email saying that it would still help to weed out duplicates (like having a shortcut, and in the app drawer). I didn't get a response back on that one.
I would like to see this though.
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Better Android Says:
I sent him back an email saying that it would still help to weed out duplicates (like having a shortcut, and in the app drawer). I didn't get a response back on that one.
I would like to see this though.
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Yea if we made a larger up roar about it and got more emails to the betterandroid guys they'd pretty much have to do it
Ive just made something like this.... you can "throw" away the application shortcuts from the app drawer and "restore" them using an added menu..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=538871
Haha rogro82 beat me to it.
I was gonna link his thread, but i guess he already linked his own.
Maybe you should provide screenshots and more details.
Thanks!
MY 2 cents
So far I love the suggestions and it sounds great.
Have you seen DxTop? I used it for a while and loved the one swipe to any of the 4 screens, maybe something like that. Maybe the ability to add more or subtract screens.
And always keep it fast.
I have heard that there is a mod that allows up to 10 screens, but I haven't found it yet. Please PM me if you know what mod I am talking about.
Thanks.
retske said:
So far I love the suggestions and it sounds great.
Have you seen DxTop? I used it for a while and loved the one swipe to any of the 4 screens, maybe something like that. Maybe the ability to add more or subtract screens.
And always keep it fast.
I have heard that there is a mod that allows up to 10 screens, but I haven't found it yet. Please PM me if you know what mod I am talking about.
Thanks.
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retske - Just so you're aware, the app that rogro linked to just a few posts above does all those things without needing to install bloatware (except for the "1 swipe" thing...what's a tap or 2 more?).
(This is not my Mod and all credit and thanks should go to XDA member, AnderWeb)
If at all possible lets keep development going by donating so he can keep releasing newer versions. Here is his direct quote:
"Also if anyone wants to donate me to buying ice-creams for my son, do it here"
Id definitely recommend ADW Launcher which has had a ton of development work done already and works perfectly with my Captivate.
On top of that there are a lot of themes that can install on top of it if you'd like.
Search for "ADW.Launcher" by AnderWeb on the market.
* Free
* Developer: AnderWeb <---- He is awesome!
* Category: Productivity
* Size: 1312 KB
* Downloads: 50,000-250,000
* Last Update: 12NOV2010 - Updated frequently
Changelog, Downloads & usage instructions/information
Check them here
To each his own "Best".
I prefer LauncherPro much more than any of the other launchers I have tried. IMHO Its much more visually appealing. It also works perfectly on my Captivate. ADW is a close second tho and does things for free you have to pay for with LP.
Well like you said we all have our favorites.
I enjoy that I can have my customized shortcuts to my favorite apps while saving screen space.
I've noticed a speed increase after switching over from stock as well.
Absolutely the best, I like the look of launcher pro but there are good themes on adw. I also like the home key binding and gesture features on adw.
Using adw and a notification bar launcher program is really simplifying my phone.
Now I wish we could change the binding for the menu key long press, I have a search button why do I need another?
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Not to be a little overwhelmed but it feels like you're spamming this around the board D: .. there's one in android developer AND now in themes D: ..
again ADW is amazing.
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Not to be a little overwhelmed but it feels like you're spamming this around the board D: .. there's one in android developer AND now in themes D: ..
again ADW is amazing.
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Its kinda sketchy, its considered a Mod by some and other members consider it as simply an App.
Under these conditions its definitely not spamming.
I don't see on Earth how this is a mod. It's open-source and built off of the standard android launcher I believe, so it may be considered a mod of that, but there's nothing captivate specific going on, so feel free to advocate it as a great launcher in this apps section or even general
there have been plenty of discussions about launcherpro, adw, helix, zeam already... nothing about the development of this applies specifically to the captivate
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I don't see on Earth how this is a mod. It's open-source and built off of the standard android launcher I believe, so it may be considered a mod of that, but there's nothing captivate specific going on, so feel free to advocate it as a great launcher in this apps section or even general
there have been plenty of discussions about launcherpro, adw, helix, zeam already... nothing about the development of this applies specifically to the captivate
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'Mod' as in 'Modify' your Launcher and use this alternative if you desire.
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'Mod' as in 'Modify' your Launcher and use this alternative if you desire.
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there is no modification being done to the touchwiz launcher though. this is, at best, modifying your default settings since when you install it and click the "home" button, it has cleared your touchwiz defaults
HAHAHA! I didn't know this was going to cause such a heated debate.
Let others know of this App/Mod (people that don't read every single post within XDA)
Sad...
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HAHAHA! I didn't know this was going to cause such a heated debate.
Let others know of this App/Mod (people that don't read every single post within XDA)
Sad...
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it's not a debate, this just isn't a MOD and it's a bit misrepresentative of what this is. it's a very useful tool (that's been discussed in these forums a lot already). if you want to spread the word, you're in the right place for it. it was "spamming" it to the captivate android development section that I feel irked most people
edit: I should also mention this is easily and readily available in the market... people looking for different launchers will most likely find it there and may never even learn of XDA... my bad in assuming people on XDA should be knowledgeable for knowing the difference between a MOD and an APP or even that there are MANY different launcher options available
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it's not a debate, this just isn't a MOD and it's a bit misrepresentative of what this is. it's a very useful tool (that's been discussed in these forums a lot already). if you want to spread the word, you're in the right place for it. it was "spamming" it to the captivate android development section that I feel irked most people
edit: I should also mention this is easily and readily available in the market... people looking for different launchers will most likely find it there and may never even learn of XDA... my bad in assuming people on XDA should be knowledgeable for knowing the difference between a MOD and an APP or even that there are MANY different launcher options available
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Perhaps youre right.
Ive deleted the info regarding this Market App from the Development section.
Hopefully the thread gets deleted quickly.
ADW Launcher is an amazing Launcher Replacement and I don't want it to be downplayed less than less than what it really is.
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I don't think it warrants a new thread...
I can't find ADW.launcher in the market. All I find is the themes. I've read that on different phones some people can not see certain apps, but other people with captivates have obviously found it. I've used both the default market app and the Appbrain app.
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I don't mean to hijack this thread, but I don't think it warrants a new thread...
I can't find ADW.launcher in the market. All I find is the themes. I've read that on different phones some people can not see certain apps, but other people with captivates have obviously found it. I've used both the default market app and the Appbrain app.
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On a Market search, type "ADW.Launcher" and you should be set.
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On a Market search, type "ADW.Launcher" and you should be set.
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or just use barcode scanner and scan this:
I've tried all of this before, but it worked this time. Lol -so strange. Thanks for the help.
There's some things I like about ADW launcher, but I wish they would put a scrollable dock and the ability to manually change icons (rather than just a theme) in there. Then I might switch. Of course, there are other features of LP I like to, like the swipe actions on each icon.
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There's some things I like about ADW launcher, but I wish they would put a scrollable dock and the ability to manually change icons (rather than just a theme) in there. Then I might switch. Of course, there are other features of LP I like to, like the swipe actions on each icon.
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uhmm.. there's a very nice dock on ADW.
mm try pressing the application button and drag it up.. you'll open another dock.. where you can put whatever and how many dock icons you desire..
and you can change icons.. (it's fairly new though) you hold your desktop and and click custom shortcut..
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uhmm.. there's a very nice dock on ADW.
mm try pressing the application button and drag it up.. you'll open another dock.. where you can put whatever and how many dock icons you desire..
and you can change icons.. (it's fairly new though) you hold your desktop and and click custom shortcut..
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Interesting, that's pretty good. How do you get back out of the other dock. I tried swiping every which way, and couldn't do it, lol.
Will have to play around, might be time to change. Hmmm.
You swipe down instead of up..I have mine set up in a way where I do a gesture anywhere on the screen that goes up and it toggles between the two docks
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I've had my hero for a year, i've rooted and had numerous roms installed, but never had a very cool screen. i've really just had the basic screen, just changed wallpapers. i've looked on "post your screenshots" and there were some awesome screens. They didn't really go into great detail on how they got it to look like that. if somebody could give me some tips or just point me in the right direction, that would be great.
I'm in the same boat.... Just found out Sprint changed their upgrade policies so I'm stuck with my Hero for another year and just started playing with different themes. It gets really confusing, but if you go to the Hero Theme pages there are a lot of things you can try. Just make sure you have a good nandroid to flash back to if things go wrong, and read, read, and read some more until you understand the instructions. The Skulls & Dragon Themes were pretty easy to use....forgot which post # it was.
Skulls, Dragons, and Black theme can all be found at this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981757
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I've had my hero for a year, i've rooted and had numerous roms installed, but never had a very cool screen. i've really just had the basic screen, just changed wallpapers. i've looked on "post your screenshots" and there were some awesome screens. They didn't really go into great detail on how they got it to look like that. if somebody could give me some tips or just point me in the right direction, that would be great.
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Most of the time if you QUOTE the SS, and ask the poster what setup they have, they will most likely tell you.
Alot of it relies on using a different launcher, namely launcher pro, adw launcher, or go launcher. Then you download lots of different apps like minimalistic text, desktop Visualizer, simi clock and lots of other stuff that give you lots of ways to customize your screen.
Like stated above, go to the screenshot thread find a look you like and try and imitate it. If the original author didn't say what he used, quote the post and ask if anyone can tell you. Most people who customize a lot can tell exactly what programs someone else is using.
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Thanks for all the info. I'm going to try some stuff out tonight. I'm using adw launcher ex right now.
I know it's android and I shouldn't want to do this, but I want a real looking iPhone theme/rom.
4 Icon Dock
iPhone Dock Style
I want it to look exactly like an iPhone 4 would, so no 5 icon dock with 4 icons and an app drawer icon. I want 3 icons and an app drawer icon.
Thanks in advance
research helps.
look into launcher apps first, no rooting needed for that.
"roms" or "themes" that need rooting.... you wont find one that looks like iphone
research
research
re- search.
Yeah I have been researching for a few weeks. I came across MIUI, and the ADW Themes, but they all look kind of.....off. I probably won't find anything closer than these b/c of copyrights, but I have hope
well ADW themes doesnt require root.
there are dozens of launcher apps, there are some that are really close to start. then you can go find icons and docks that look really close then put them all together. and BAM.
part of the customizing has to be done yourself. but the apps make it easy. by letting you customize.
MIUI is probably your best bet.
But can I just ask why you bought an android phone if what you wanted was an iphone?
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MIUI is probably your best bet.
But can I just ask why you bought an android phone if what you wanted was an iphone?
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I don't like iOS, just the look of it. I also wanted to try a bunch of roms to see what I prefer.
Hey, can anybody point me in the direction of a theme for any of the i897/i9000 roms (not CM7, MIUI, or AOSP) that is based off Windows Phone 7. I understand I can get Launcher 7, apps, etc; but I would like a theme.
I don't want a windows phone, so don't say "Get a Windows Phone if you want it" or anything to that regard, I just like the look.
Thanks in advance.
There aren't any for a non
Aosp i don't think. Maybe launcher pro or adw with a theme is the closest you'll get.
Why?
Why would anybody want a Windows theme on an Android? Just saying!!!
[email protected] said:
Why would anybody want a Windows theme on an Android? Just saying!!!
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What did u end up doing?
mbc663 said:
What did u end up doing?
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I didn't need a new launcher. I have launcher 7. I just needed themed apps/framework, but I decided to screw it.
Themed app icons? Or the entire app ui themed?
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Themed app icons? Or the entire app ui themed?
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I have Launcher 7 lol. I need the actual apps themed, but it's not really a big deal anymore.
Why the lol? :/
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Why the lol? :/
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I wouldn't need themed icons when I said I had Launcher 7. I created this thread solely to see if anyone has made a theme, or could make one.
I know you decided to scrap the idea, but if you change your mind or someone stumbles upon this thread in the future (and the fact that I typed all this out and found all the links before I saw that you didn't want to do it anymore) I'll post this anyway.
I did this a few months back with some decent results. Keep in mind this is Gingerbread based as ICS didn't exist when I tried. YMMV on an ICS port.
I used MIUI with this theme. The project has been discontinued, but it may still work with more recent builds.
I used Launcher 7 (Free|Donate) but you may want to try out these apps which have recently become free. I have only seriously used Launcher 7, but previous versions seemed (I DID NOT TEST, this is just what it seemed like) to drain the battery a bit more than I liked. Again, this was months ago and not scientific and the battery "drain" was not serious.
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I know you decided to scrap the idea, but if you change your mind or someone stumbles upon this thread in the future (and the fact that I typed all this out and found all the links before I saw that you didn't want to do it anymore) I'll post this anyway.
I did this a few months back with some decent results. Keep in mind this is Gingerbread based as ICS didn't exist when I tried. YMMV on an ICS port.
I used MIUI with this theme. The project has been discontinued, but it may still work with more recent builds.
I used Launcher 7 (Free|Donate) but you may want to try out these apps which have recently become free. I have only seriously used Launcher 7, but previous versions seemed (I DID NOT TEST, this is just what it seemed like) to drain the battery a bit more than I liked. Again, this was months ago and not scientific and the battery "drain" was not serious.
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I actually did that already lol, but I was looking for an i897 based samsung rom theme, but thanks a lot for the link to those free apps, I appreciate it!