Looks like Samsung is ahead of the curve this time being able to DL themes from the store. Most of the boxed themes aren't great, but, there is a simple black one that seems to work well when low on power as opposed to enabling Ultra Power Saving Mode, which limits capabilities
dirtyballoonot said:
Looks like Samsung is ahead of the curve this time being able to DL themes from the store. Most of the boxed themes aren't great, but, there is a simple black one that seems to work well when low on power as opposed to enabling Ultra Power Saving Mode, which limits capabilities
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HTC and Sony are also doing this. It is part of the RRO and Layers projects.
Have you tried installing a theme apk that isn't from the store?
Atomic Virus said:
Have you tried installing a theme apk that isn't from the store?
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I haven't. I've never really been into themes, just as I mentioned, I thought the black one would be good for saving battery
dirtyballoonot said:
I haven't. I've never really been into themes, just as I mentioned, I thought the black one would be good for saving battery
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How do I find this simple black theme?
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rafael707 said:
How do I find this simple black theme?
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Settings, Personal, Themes, Store, You have to DL it
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Hey folks, I'm wondering if someone more clever than I could throw together a real quick Gmail icon for LauncherPro or link me to where I might find one. I'm pretty fail with photoshop and barely able to put together stick figures in MSPaint...
All I want to do is take the generic Gmail icon and turn the red bits green like the phone/web browser/messaging app.
Thanks for your time.
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Hey folks, I'm wondering if someone more clever than I could throw together a real quick Gmail icon for LauncherPro or link me to where I might find one. I'm pretty fail with photoshop and barely able to put together stick figures in MSPaint...
All I want to do is take the generic Gmail icon and turn the red bits green like the phone/web browser/messaging app.
Thanks for your time.
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Here you go...2 options - second one is better though
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Here you go...2 options - second one is better though
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Thanks a ton, mate! You are awesome, sir.
It was just bothering me to have a green-tinted phone, green-tinted messaging, green-tinted web, and red gmail! haha.
Is it possible to save images from the xda app? Am I doing summat wrong? Alternative ly if the app linked to the post URL it would be very useful.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870691
Dude made tons of them.
nxt said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870691
Dude made tons of them.
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Wow, even better! Thanks for the find!
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I just saw this newly developed app, Themer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer&hl=en
Is anyone using it? How does it work? I guess the easiest solution is just to install it. But the waiting list is so long. I want to know if this app can install a homescreen theme without purchasing the apps that the original designers used. Thanks.
Looks like you can do the same stuff with exposed framework
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yeah. I am using it. waiting for more themes. I check it every couple of days to see if I like any of them.
I'm not 100% sure what will happen if you get a theme that used widgets you don't have. The themes that come preinstalled use Themer widgets that come with the launcher so they work out of the box on any phone. One of the widgets is very powerful like uccw.
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Well, the waiting period was shortened. With this code "MSTRCD" I was able to use Themer...after five minutes, I decided to uninstall it for such reasons as: 1, not really customizable after I applied a theme. For instance, I cannot resize a widget. 2, There is no simple way to switch a default app if I change my mind later.
Themer indeed can do multiple homescreens. But again, it is hard to Create anything new.
So far, the major downside of Buzz is it consumes more rams than Themer.
If you are interested in using it now, I got the code from here: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/10/grab-this-themer-beta-invite-code-good-for-40000-uses-and-help-mycolorscreen-test-its-beefed-up-servers/
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I guess I am just trying to see the main difference between Themer and Buzz launcher. With Buzz, for the widgets to work, which I do not already have, I need to download them. Some recent screens on mycolorscreen require Zooper Widget that costs $2...and Buzz cannot yet do the overlapping widgets. I wonder Themer can actually solve all of them together and remain to be free.
Oh, forgot to ask one more question: the biggest thing with Buzz, for me at least, is to be able to have multiple wallpapers. Can Themer do various homescreens in case I like three or four screens?
Thanks guys for the input.
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I bet most people that build themes will use the included widgets and other built-in features. You can have as many pages you want and can have different wallpapers for each of them. Have a look at this video about how to theme with Themer...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kJUZM0Vl3Ys
Its cool. Just needs more themes!!
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I just got it set up yesterday. It's a really cool concept and it works as advertised but there just aren't any themes that I like at the moment. I'm sure once it's out of beta a ton of themes will pop up.
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I've had it for about a week and I like it. Like said above , it needs more themes but that will most likely not be a problem when it is out of beta. And to the post above it is actually still very customizable. More that the stock launcher but not as much as something like nova. I am impressed by it and can't wait to see what they bring in the future.
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I've had it for about a week and I like it. Like said above , it needs more themes but that will most likely not be a problem when it is out of beta. And to the post above it is actually still very customizable. More that the stock launcher but not as much as something like nova. I am impressed by it and can't wait to see what they bring in the future.
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I agree. I prefer nova for now. Maybe once some more themes are out I'll switch over.
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Got a free code for Themer: TJMUH7. Enjoy
I tried it, but concluded that Themer is basically for the less experienced and the lazy users. The biggest problem with it is that it requires you to set it as your default launcher, which means that you lose all the useful features of nova launcher or whatever custom launcher you had before. No matter how simple it is to switch themes, the launcher is too important to the overall android experience to replace it.
With that said, if you take the time, you can port whatever full theme you like from mycolorscreen.com using the appropriate apps and get proper theming without replacing your launcher. Personally, themes are not a big deal because I feel like I will get bored of it very quickly. So I just stick with changing the wallpaper once a week and call it day.
Its a pretty cool app that makes theming your phone really easy by just selecting the theme, downloading it, then apply. It's kind of like the MIUI theme app but I think that was for just lock screens. There was a couple really neat themes I liked, I just couldnt sacrifice all of my nova launcher settings for this launcher. Plus having quick access to my most frequently used apps on the desktop was a must.
Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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This^
I've only been using it for a few hours and as much as I love the look, I don't know if I can sacrifice the function of Apex/Nova.
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Was but the themes sometimes are more restrictive than I would like
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cc16177 said:
This^
I've only been using it for a few hours and as much as I love the look, I don't know if I can sacrifice the function of Apex/Nova.
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I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
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I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
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Basically the themes sometimes are too all encompassing
AndreaCristiano said:
Basically the themes sometimes are too all encompassing
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I agree. Why not make your own? There are some really nice features. The themer everything widget just like uccw but imo better implemented. You can easily, without another app, set different wallpapers for each page. I'm pretty optimistic that it will turn into a great launcher, possibly better than the competition.
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I agree. Why not make your own? There are some really nice features. The themer everything widget just like uccw but imo better implemented. You can easily, without another app, set different wallpapers for each page. I'm pretty optimistic that it will turn into a great launcher, possibly better than the competition.
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Possible we will see
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yeah. I am using it. waiting for more themes. I check it every couple of days to see if I like any of them.
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If you find something you like, you CAN spend a few minutes to tweak it to your liking. I found one and changed the background to black - bam! Done.
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I'm not 100% sure what will happen if you get a theme that used widgets you don't have. The themes that come preinstalled use Themer widgets that come with the launcher so they work out of the box on any phone. One of the widgets is very powerful like uccw.
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No problem. IIRC simiclock/simitext are two examples. They are automagically there.
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Its cool. Just needs more themes!!
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Again, it was about a five minute learning curve, without looking at the tutorial to start making my own, BASED off of what I downloaded.
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I just got it set up yesterday. It's a really cool concept and it works as advertised but there just aren't any themes that I like at the moment. I'm sure once it's out of beta a ton of themes will pop up.
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I specifically like the theme "Now" and turned the background black. Download something close to what you like and then head to the latrine for a deuce. You will leave with something you can work with.
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I know I would like to see gestures and more transition animations added to Themer. What functions are you guys missing?
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They just removed this from the voting yesterday, maybe they are adding this in soon?
I ultimately stopped using themer for the time being due to lack of functionality with G+ and Hangouts. I really like the unread SMS and Email counter that you can add (like I did with my modified "Now" theme), but something similar should/could be added for G+, Hangouts and surely other things that people use (voice, skype, IRC...)
BTW, I have nothing to do with this app. I'm fighting my hardest to stay stock/unrooted with my Moto X and themer is pretty nice helper when I start to get bored.
I'm new to the androidverse (bought a nook hd 8gb on black friday, $79.00 woot!) I came across an app called themer beta, but google play sez it's not compatible with my nook (this version is incompatible). I've modified my nook by using a Carbon rom (many thanx to leapinar). I'm interested in themer because it's touted as rainmeter for android (love rainmeter on my desktop & laptop). Is there anyway to find out why themer is incompatible and bypass or fix the incompatibilty? Also, are there any alternatives to themer that will work on the nook hd?
Many thanx
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I'm new to the androidverse (bought a nook hd 8gb on black friday, $79.00 woot!) I came across an app called themer beta, but google play sez it's not compatible with my nook (this version is incompatible). I've modified my nook by using a Carbon rom (many thanx to leapinar). I'm interested in themer because it's touted as rainmeter for android (love rainmeter on my desktop & laptop). Is there anyway to find out why themer is incompatible and bypass or fix the incompatibilty? Also, are there any alternatives to themer that will work on the nook hd?
Many thanx
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I have it, and did a restore from Titanium. It will install, but it doesnt give any ability to see, or download any additional themes. Based on the app info on Playstore, it's designed for phones, not tablets
kangi26 said:
I have it, and did a restore from Titanium. It will install, but it doesnt give any ability to see, or download any additional themes. Based on the app info on Playstore, it's designed for phones, not tablets
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I concur and did the same thing. Restored from TB and while it installed fine I didn't have any options to download themes as none are designed for this resolution and Dpi combo. Maybe someday
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felacio said:
I concur and did the same thing. Restored from TB and while it installed fine I didn't have any options to download themes as none are designed for this resolution and Dpi combo. Maybe someday
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Thanks for the info. Another dream dies....
boomer59 said:
Thanks for the info. Another dream dies....
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A good alternative though is Buzz Launcher. Lots of theming options there.
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felacio said:
A good alternative though is Buzz Launcher. Lots of theming options there.
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Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. I also discovered zooper widget (I bought the pro version)
Thanks again
a bit OT but I found this xwidget app that allows a lot of personalizations!
Share home screen here. Not much customization available natively but I'm hoping that changes once more users get their devices. Here is the stock look.
Decided to use smart launcher to customize my home screen. Here's the current set up. Just in a violet mood this week I suppose.
Stock wallpaper
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Share home screen here. Not much customization available natively but I'm hoping that changes once more users get their devices. Here is the stock look.
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Hello fellow! I want this blue stock wallpaper! Can you share please?
Cheers!
Posted in General section.
Credit Harfainx
Rafe said:
I want this blue stock wallpaper! Can you share please?
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I created a thread in General with all of the wallpapers.
Setting the Theme
1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.
2. In the window that appears at the bottom, touch Themes.
3. Select a theme you like
Blinkfeed Axon!!!
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Blinkfeed Axon!!!
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Nice!
Little Minimal
Quiet in here
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Quiet in here
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Ooh, I like the background. What widget is that?
I'm still rocking smart launcher. Went a direction that better used the nice screen on this phone, as opposed to my purple theme previously.
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Ooh, I like the background. What widget is that?
I'm still rocking smart launcher. Went a direction that better used the nice screen on this phone, as opposed to my purple theme previously.
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Nice change. Round widget is Asus clock with MIUI wallpaper
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Has anyone been able to find any other themes besides the three that come with this phone? You would think there would be more by now, no?
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Has anyone been able to find any other themes besides the three that come with this phone? You would think there would be more by now, no?
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Agreed but I haven't seen any.
I've been using Nova Launcher but I need something new to rock
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As long as there's no store from ZTE, I doubt there'll be any theme.
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Hello,
has anyone extracted the icon pack from axon theme, I'm locking for the black/gold icons to re-use it with other launchers.
I'm looking for a good dark material theme, thats actually fully dark not the ones that on store which have dark material but ignored details like the screenshot i'll provide in this post. Does anybody have a good theme or can help me fix those in my current theme ?
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I'm looking for a good dark material theme, thats actually fully dark not the ones that on store which have dark material but ignored details like the screenshot i'll provide in this post. Does anybody have a good theme or can help me fix those in my current theme ?
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You can just download this app from the Play Store HERE and create your own dark theme. I posted an example of the one I made HERE where I themed notifications, keyboard, etc. You can check the OP of that thread too for more information about the app.
you can download substratum from play store
and you will get something likeView attachment 4533511
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ozouzi said:
you can download substratum from play store
and you will get something likeView attachment 4533510View attachment 4533511View attachment 4533512
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it requires you to download andromeda correct?
Dchoi229 said:
it requires you to download andromeda correct?
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yes, than u can download the theme you want
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ozouzi said:
yes, than u can download the theme you want
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Screw it. Rather just use the Samsung themes since there is an all black one.
anyone ever notice how certain themes in the Samsung store get horrible battery life..
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anyone ever notice how certain themes in the Samsung store get horrible battery life..
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Yes indeed. I reboot my device after applying any theme just to be on the safe side and wipe cache.
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it requires you to download andromeda correct?
Screw it. Rather just use the Samsung themes since there is an all black one.
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Yes Andromeda is required and costs. The one I suggested above does not (unless you want to theme some very small, particular, things) and allows you to customize everything yourself easily, including most of your apps. Plus, with Substratum, on Oreo, you have to run ADB commands on your computer to get it to work. With the Theme Galaxy app you just make your theme, install it, then apply it like a normal theme in Samsung themes. Also, the regular Samsung themes in the theme store do not usually theme notifications and many other areas of the system ui like the theme apps do.
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Yes Andromeda is required and costs. The one I suggested above does not (unless you want to theme some very small, particular, things) and allows you to customize everything yourself easily, including most of your apps. Plus, with Substratum, on Oreo, you have to run ADB commands on your computer to get it to work. With the Theme Galaxy app you just make your theme, install it, then apply it like a normal theme in Samsung themes. Also, the regular Samsung themes in the theme store do not usually theme notifications and many other areas of the system ui like the theme apps do.
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I would def love to root my phone but it's a company phone and my email is synced on the note 8. The samsung themer will do for now.
Dchoi229 said:
I would def love to root my phone but it's a company phone and my email is synced on the note 8. The samsung themer will do for now.
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Who said root? I'm not rooted. You don't need root because it creates themes to use in the Samsung themer. Do what you like though.
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Who said root? I'm not rooted. You don't need root because it creates themes to use in the Samsung themer. Do what you like though. View attachment 4536662
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eh I'm fine with the samsung themes right now. I just wanted a black theme to save more battery.
I'm using swift installer. Worth of buying. The best so far. You can choose the color of your backgrounds and accent yourself. Modify black notification panel, etc. Try it. You'll love it.
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I actually tried my own dark theme and love it.. Except most times a pop up to say delete a message would have all the options black as well.. And I have to guess where it is...I can't for the life of me figure out which setting it is. LoL
no problems with samsung themes here.
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anyone ever notice how certain themes in the Samsung store get horrible battery life..
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