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What is it ?
This is just two simple themed Advanced Launcher I use on my 32B with cyanogen 4.2.8.1 and Darkstar theme.
This is a metamorph mod, not an update.
As this is the first release, there's perhaps some bugs.
If someone want to use it in a theme, there's no problem, just let me know
Instructions :
Download
Standard version : http://android-stock-theme.googlecode.com/files/Kawaz_AL.zip
White version : http://android-stock-theme.googlecode.com/files/Kawaz_white_AL.zip
Arrow version : http://www.box.net/shared/85y0qqv2jc
Cube version : http://www.box.net/shared/z40q1dselg
Grey version : http://www.box.net/shared/lmnx20f08s
Hollow version : http://www.box.net/shared/6sdg95pnd3
And use it in Metamorph app (> 1.7). If you don't have yet Advanced Launcher, Metamorph will install it.
I think it can be used on any rom wich can use Advanced Launcher.
Thanks to :
Cachinjection for the initial Darkstar concept,
Feekyfrogy for the Darkstar theme from wich my mod is based on (tell me if you don't want I use some of your work),
Bahnburner who has metamorphed Darkstar launcher (tell me if you don't want I use some of your work),
Djengizz who motivated me unknowingly by sharing metamorphs and for hosting ,
Stericson for his awesome MetaMorph app,
Benjigarner for folder icons (http://benjigarner.deviantart.com/),
Siristhius for trash icon in white version (http://siristhius.deviantart.com/art/Trash-bin-icon-95130312),
And XDA in general
Extras :
Bamboo background can be found here : http://missnysha.deviantart.com/
Screenshot :
Kawaz standard
Kawaz white
Arrow version
Cube version
Grey version
Hollow version
And just for the fun, a variation of wallpaper i made some years ago :
This is pretty nice
Thats beautiful man
"Can't find update script"
staunty said:
"Can't find update script"
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didn't work for me as well. I'm guessin' it's 'cuz of the update script. Said something was missing, thus making the addition/theme invalid. Looks great though! Can't wait to use it. Good job!
Its for MetaMorph, not a flash.
Good work man
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Its for MetaMorph, not a flash.
Good work man
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Yeah..i didn't try to flash it. I used Metamorph, but it didn't work for me. Anyone have better luck? I just downloaded the zip to the root of my sdcard, then opened metamorph, picked the zip from the AndExplorer list from pick theme', but it gave me an error message.
I just looked at it,
The zip file and .thm file should have the same name
also
Code:
CM
4.2.8
Launcher.cpy
/system/app/
AdvancedLauncher.apk
/system/app/
I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to do here. The advanced launcher is still the Launcher.apk and the drawables are still the same. Just get rid of that Launcher folder, rename the AdvancedLauncher to just Launcher and the .thm file just needs to be
Code:
CM
4.2.8
Launcher.apk
/system/app/
For MetaMorph to work, the folder needs to be the exact name that the apk is.
oh, and by the way, for those of you who couldn't find the wallpaper he was talking about when they went to that site, just type in 'bamboo zen' when you go to the wallpaper link in the OP and you'll see it. It should be the first one. There's also an inverse one of it which looks pretty snazzy as well.
kool good to see some more darkstar offshoots, hope my next theme inspires such themeing projects.
just a quick one, i personally think that the the background image for the app draw chould do with some refining.
have fun yall
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Hi,
Don't know why it doesn't work for everyone...
I'm using Metamoph 1.8.1. I just put the zip in /SDCARD/AndroidThemes/ (as Stericson said in his OP).
@Eessel : exact thanks.
@Jairomeo : zip and thm have the same name (it works on my phone)
I'm not exactly sure what i am trying to do in the .thm. I've just take the metamorph zip from Bahnburner's Darkstar Advanced Launcher and modify some pictures.
The metamorph install Advanced Launcher (with Launcher.cpy subtheme i think)and then themed it (with AdvancedLauncher.apk i think).
As it works for me i hope it can works for every one.
After the first time i use this metamorph, Avanced Launcher was successfully installed and i just have to apply AdvancedLauncher.apk subtheme, not Launcher.cpy.
I've just done a test :
update to cyan 4.2.9.1 -> return to standard cyan launcher
apply kawaz_white metamorph -> advanced launcher is installed and themed...
@cacheinjection : yes, i agree. I've try a semi-transparent image, but have some bugs with it. Perhaps in next version if i found a solution.
Thanks all for comments.
Finally, is there someone use it with success ?
OK !! I anderstand what happend !
I've try to re-download my mod and have seen that my host rename it !
So, i'm going to update the OP with that :
you should rename the donloaded file :
Kawaz_AL.zip for the standard mod
Kawaz_white_AL.zip for the white mod
Sorry for that.
Hello,
When I use a semi-transparent background for menu, i've a bug :
Normal :
With bug :
Icons are in double or triple...
Anybody knows why ?
anyone get this to work with Metamorph 1.7? I am having the same error...
Ive updated to last metamorph (1.8.1) and still having the error message ("id file could not be read or is missing ..").
I've tried with both black and white version, downloaded the files twice nothing work.
And that's a shame, this launcher look real damn good.
Im running Dwang 1.5, with metamorphed theme mainly borrowing to dark star.
Dont know what Im missing, if anybody does, please let me know
Have you rename the downloaded file as i add in the first post ?
Hi,
New mirror added to the first post. You did'nt have to rename files with it.
Thanks a lot Djengizz !
Please let me know if somebody can use those mods now.
Is there any way to use this skin on the home screen only? I just can't bear to go back to three screens (which is what Advanced Launcher does to my baby).
Lianthe said:
Is there any way to use this skin on the home screen only? I just can't bear to go back to three screens (which is what Advanced Launcher does to my baby).
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+1 for this - deleted as soon as I saw that I couldn't use it without losing 2 screens.
Hi all. In TBU it seems that only way to back up themes is to back up each individual themed mod - e.g contacts, settings etc. My current theme has 30+ such mods. I can't find a lone apk to back up.
Is this correct or am I missing something? Thanks
B3311 said:
Hi all. In TBU it seems that only way to back up themes is to back up each individual themed mod - e.g contacts, settings etc. My current theme has 30+ such mods. I can't find a lone apk to back up.
Is this correct or am I missing something? Thanks
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Hi B
From TiBu you may backup the "grand items" ... let me explain.
Take, for example, AllBacksBlack. It will appear at TiBu as:
Code:
AllBacksBlack_MM 3.0
And you will find a lot of other items related as
Code:
org.AllBacksBlack_MM.appicon 3.0
...
org.AllBacksBlack_MM.phone 3.0
...
org.AllBacksBlack_MM.themecenter 3.0
....
You probably just need to backup the first one. If you take a close look to its details, you will see it's located at
Code:
/data/app/org.AllbacksBlack.MM-1/base.apk
Alternatively, you could just save that base.apk (renaming it for identification purposes) with your devices file manager and you should be able to reinstall the theme directly.
The same approach will be valid for any other theme.
NOTE: I just don't have a clue of what TiBu will do while restoring the themes. It's not a default android app. It's installed through Theme Store with all that overlay cr*p ...
As Leeds United fans must be bolder than the average ( ) , if you dare to try, share your results
Cheers.
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Hi Kdio
This was an old post, but thanks for answering! My question was about Theme Store themes, not your masterpieces - they're easier to just reinstall after a clean flash.
The one and only one theme I have from the store now suddenly shows in my Samsing account, but before TBU managed more or less to restore it completely.
Btw, I still haven't had time to mod your theme, but will make time ASAP, promise.
Thanks
I need this theme. Please help me guys. I very like this. ????
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What's the name of the theme posted above my post please?
ClassicTurkBoy said:
I need this theme. Please help me guys. I very like this. ????
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If your fone is rooted, install Rom Toolbox from playstore.
1.Open rom toolbox.
2.go to app manager
3.tap on magnifying glass and search for "themes"
4.scroll down till you see "theme" and "theme store"
5.select both and tap on "freeze"
By doing this you can keep the free trial permanently on your phone.
NOTE: Make sure to apply the theme's free trial and complete the above process within 4 minutes.
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If your fone is rooted, install Rom Toolbox from playstore.
1.Open rom toolbox.
2.go to app manager
3.tap on magnifying glass and search for "themes"
4.scroll down till you see "theme" and "theme store"
5.select both and tap on "freeze"
By doing this you can keep the free trial permanently on your phone.
NOTE: Make sure to apply the theme's free trial and complete the above process within 4 minutes.
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I don't think this process works anymore. I think a recent update removed the ability to merely freeze (and thus non root options like package disabler pro)
Edit: I did some research and now you have to delete the cache and data of themes after freezing
Can you explain better please?
Thanks.
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ClassicTurkBoy said:
I need this theme. Please help me guys. I very like this. ????
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can one of you provide the APK and just sent a pm to me if that's possible? the theme looks great :good: theme store wont let me find it there...
For non rooted galaxies
Download Package disabler pro apk ,install it and grant the permissions
Now download your favourite paid theme from theme store and start its free trial.
Now open Package Disabler pro
Search theme
Two apps will be displayed
Open both of them one by one
Clear the data
Tap on disable
NOTE: Samsung has blocked the way i used to download the theme editor so i will now have to search for another method. till then no update
Hey guys,
Below are the links to download the Samsung Theme Editor. All credits goes to @adfree for finding the secret method
Unleash your creativity.
PS: it does not need anything like samsung account etc. for making the themes
Windows edition (Updated):
Changelog v3.00.21
Minor Bugs Fixed
Code:
http://www47.zippyshare.com/v/tyi376MU/file.html
Mac Edition:
Code:
http://www47.zippyshare.com/v/UsBdgScE/file.html
@wajiman
thank you. installed on windows without any problem..
just an info.. is possible to use a theme taken from samsung store as base?
if yes, how? XD
thanks ^^
erghetto said:
@wajiman
thank you. installed on windows without any problem..
just an info.. is possible to use a theme taken from samsung store as base?
if yes, how? XD
thanks ^^
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Unfortunately no, but there is a long method by which you can use some stuff from the theme you want to use as base. The steps are:
1) Extract every qmg file from each apk within a theme and rename the extracted apks to zip.
2) using command prompt run the following command:
Code:
ren *.qmg *.png
it will auto change the extension from qmg to png.
3) Transfer the pngs to mobile phone and look at the images you want to use
4) create your theme and individually replace the qmg which you identified from pngs with the base themes qmg. That's it.
I know its a tiresome task
nice:good: i made my first theme
Thanks, this is something..
wajiman said:
Unfortunately no, but there is a long method by which you can use some stuff from the theme you want to use as base. The steps are:
1) Extract every qmg file from each apk within a theme and rename the extracted apks to zip.
2) using command prompt run the following command:
Code:
ren *.qmg *.png
it will auto change the extension from qmg to png.
3) Transfer the pngs to mobile phone and look at the images you want to use
4) create your theme and individually replace the qmg which you identified from pngs with the base themes qmg. That's it.
I know its a tiresome task
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First, thank you for posting this tool.
I'm still old skool in terms of theming, hard coding the system and adding/changing images to my preference.
It seems the the overlay themes are the direction it been headed for sometime so if the tool is easy enough and less time consuming, I suppose I could switch, plus the compatibility for many more devices and users is quite nice!
As far as converting/viewing qmg images install this to your phone and within the app select the apk of which you wish to view the qmg images and bam! It's all done, converted to png's viewable on pc and everything!
Anyways, thanks again!
stangdriver44 said:
First, thank you for posting this tool.
I'm still old skool in terms of theming, hard coding the system and adding/changing images to my preference.
It seems the the overlay themes are the direction it been headed for sometime so if the tool is easy enough and less time consuming, I suppose I could switch, plus the compatibility for many more devices and users is quite nice!
As far as converting/viewing qmg images install this to your phone and within the app select the apk of which you wish to view the qmg images and bam! It's all done, converted to png's viewable on pc and everything!
Anyways, thanks again!
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I also found out one more way as this alp was not working for me on s7. Further, the above mentioned method is not working as the tool requires you to sign the apk with a certificate which you create with this tool itself and changing the files i think damages the signature. Nevertheless the 2nd way is to rename the qmg files to png. Transfer them to phone and then through the phone edit them. Add a small difference so that you can save it. Once you do, it will save it in png format.
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I am making a theme, but the APK it creates si a paid theme, and when i choose my theme, i can only choose the trial option. Is there a way to make the APK free? I cant found it.
Greetings
carasd said:
I am making a theme, but the APK it creates si a paid theme, and when i choose my theme, i can only choose the trial option. Is there a way to make the APK free? I cant found it.
Greetings
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No install a package disabler and then disable theme service and center and then clear its data
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but this has no sense xD there has to be a way to make free themes.
erghetto said:
but this has no sense xD there has to be a way to make free themes.
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Yes there is that is by uploading it to samsung thene store and then downloading it frm theme store
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there is a new version out please upload the version 4.0.11. ;P
Can't do anything bc I keep getting prompted upon opening the app to update to v4, but can't -_- Please upload v4 asap, thanks!
JoeFCaputo113 said:
Can't do anything bc I keep getting prompted upon opening the app to update to v4, but can't -_- Please upload v4 asap, thanks!
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Same for me here!
acristescu said:
Same for me here!
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you can still use it . disable network connection before opnening the editor, and after that you can enable it back
can I apply for partnership request by uploading a theme created using this software in the partnership request form ?If not can you please suggest me what should I do to apply for the partnership? I don't have any previous designs.
Hi... Guys Theme editor 5.0.20 is released, somebody please provide download link for it... Thank You..
sadanandk said:
Hi... Guys Theme editor 5.0.20 is released, somebody please provide download link for it... Thank You..
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If you find it let me know lol . Thx
hi))I made a theme, and it's in the status of "only for developers", what should I do?sorry of bad english,im russian))
sadanandk said:
Hi... Guys Theme editor 5.0.20 is released, somebody please provide download link for it... Thank You..
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hi have you found it ?
regards
hello I'm envy.. just asking if anyone here who got their S10 already and willing to try to install my theme and confirm if it shows on the Theme Store?
You need the xdaLabs app to download my theme.
just open your theme store first and leave it running on the background, then click this link
download it and install, then go back to theme store and see if its there.
should look like this: see attachment.
this will help me confirm if we got future for custom theming on S10 thank you very much.
envy~ said:
hello I'm envy.. just asking if anyone here who got their S10 already and willing to try to install my theme and confirm if it shows on the Theme Store?
You need the xdaLabs app to download my theme.
just open your theme store first and leave it running on the background, then click this link
download it and install, then go back to theme store and see if its there.
should look like this: see attachment.
this will help me confirm if we got future for custom theming on S10 thank you very much.
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I always love your themes.... i get my phone today and will test out...will update u once i get everything settled today...
Question i noticed in a lot of s10 plus reviews there is still a gap at the bottom of the keyboard (like the note 9's) and the phone.... is this something you will be looking into as well?
@eNVy
Its nots installing.. it looks like it installed but after restart its not there at all.. tried 3 times
These are the screenshots.. let me know if u need anything else
blkghost22 said:
I always love your themes.... i get my phone today and will test out...will update u once i get everything settled today...
Question i noticed in a lot of s10 plus reviews there is still a gap at the bottom of the keyboard (like the note 9's) and the phone.... is this something you will be looking into as well?
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It can be fix, If i make a version with totally 0.0 nav bar. Thanks for try:fingers-crossed:
blkghost22 said:
@eNVy
Its nots installing.. it looks like it installed but after restart its not there at all.. tried 3 times
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blkghost22 said:
These are the screenshots.. let me know if u need anything else
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It did install i can see but did you open first the theme store before going to xdalabs? Or how did you tried 3 times, where you delete the theme if its not there on store?
don't be afraid to answer im just confirming the situation..
Thanks alot for trying.?
envy~ said:
It can be fix, If i make a version with totally 0.0 nav bar. Thanks for try:fingers-crossed:
It did install i can see but did you open first the theme store before going to xdalabs? Or how did you tried 3 times, where you delete the theme if its not there on store?
don't be afraid to answer im just confirming the situation..
Thanks alot for trying.?
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I installed 1st then restarted the phone and then opened the theme store
blkghost22 said:
I installed 1st then restarted the phone and then opened the theme store
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this is the correct method:
If it gets installed already says xdalabs click the uninstall button from theme app page on xdalabs.
Instructions:
-Open your samsung theme store and leave it running on the background (to not clear on recent menu)
-Open the theme link with Xdalabs app and download theme
-Install the theme and click done
-comeback to Samsung theme store by Settings app (themes and wallpaper option) and see if the theme is there
No need reboot
*if its really not there after doing these, this is sad.
envy~ said:
this is the correct method:
If it gets installed already says xdalabs click the uninstall button from theme app page on xdalabs.
Instructions:
-Open your samsung theme store and leave it running on the background (to not clear on recent menu)
-Open the theme link with Xdalabs app and download theme
-Install the theme and click done
-comeback to Samsung theme store by Settings app (themes and wallpaper option) and see if the theme is there
No need reboot
*if its really not there after doing these, this is sad.
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Still dont see it
2nd time
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2nd time
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Thank you very.much for trying. ?
samsung really dont want us to make indie themes anymore.
envy~ said:
Thank you very.much for trying. ?
samsung really dont want us to make indie themes anymore.
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Hope there is a way... i love your themes
I tried as well just for the heck of it and it's also not showing up....that sucks
Any news or still same? Not working?
Is this newly introduced for the S10 series or has it something to do with pie one ui... anyway also looking for a way to install my own themes....