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Creating transparent start menu and soft-key bars

I have been looking all over the internet but can't seem to find any way to change the opacity/transparency of the start menu bar and soft key bars for my ATT Tilt with the HTC shipped rom installed. Is this even possible? I'm sure it can't be too hard? Someone please help if you know any way to change this feature.

Me too! Anyone??

Try wisbar advanced3 and desktop.You can't make them transparent but you can make any skin for them that matches your today wallpaper. www.lakeridgesoftware.com

i believe it's theme dependent. Some themes have transperent start menus. Find a theme creator and modify your current theme. Certain programs, maybe someone out there can recommend.

Well.. I have been using ThemeGenCE to create my own themes for a while and it's really good...
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babe...com/telechargements/themegence/themegence.htm
you may also want to try the original theme generator V2...it's made by Microsoft... but it's for older OS.... anyway, it should work for you if you want to make a transparent start menu...
as for the soft keys and the navigation bar (the one that has clock, start button..etc)... I believe you have to use WiseBar Advanced3
cheers

to make a tranparent start menu
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Transparency is not allowed in TSK !
But you can have a start menu that mimics the transparency. Take the same image for start menu than today menu and apply a transparency on it with a uniform background.
That can be done in ThemeGenCE in Images options tab.
Select there the 2nd tab : transparency
Check Transparency and adapt the transparency level.

BenThon said:
Transparency is not allowed in TSK !
But you can have a start menu that mimics the transparency. Take the same image for start menu than today menu and apply a transparency on it with a uniform background.
That can be done in ThemeGenCE in Images options tab.
Select there the 2nd tab : transparency
Check Transparency and adapt the transparency level.
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That's what I meant... thanks for the clarification mate

I just realized when testing this, that there is a small bug in ThemeGenCE v2.5 in the images option tab !
In the tabs 2, 3, 4 of Options Tab the colors of the little panels for choosing colors are not updated on the form when you change the colors (but updated in the program for use !). I have made these panels with ParentBackground = true instead false ! So they are not repaint. But correct colors will be used by the program.
Will be updated in a future version of ThemeGenCE (if a new one ...) !

[Q] Status bar - How to mod it / app?

Greetings ya'll!
My home Screen, Widgets and everything look nearly perfect now that I've upgraded to 2.3.3.
But I'm not advancing when it comes to editing / modding / app using my status a.k.a notification bar.
I'm using LauncherPro though even there I seem to miss a function to exchange symbols / icons in the status bar.
If you know a good app for:
Battery icon change
Wireless Icon change
etc.
for the status / notification bar, please point me the way. Or even discuss which ones exist and are great.
Cheers!

you can modify them yourself with the 'framework-res.apk' you just need to locate and change the .png files.
or quicker way is to just get yourself a theme from the themes section.
lots to choose from, including stock themes with minor tweaks

azzledazzle said:
you can modify them yourself with the 'framework-res.apk' you just need to locate and change the .png files.
or quicker way is to just get yourself a theme from the themes section.
lots to choose from, including stock themes with minor tweaks
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Thanks for the reply
Yeah there are some themes, though I've my own except for that status bar. And I'm still a bit too much of a noob to undestand how to just edit that status bar, even when using a theme.
I've found the famework-red.apk and installed it. Now trying to figure out the next step...maybe you might be so kind and give me a helping hand?

i wish i could but there are that many files / folders / sub folders i dont know which one is which lol.
what exactly are you trying to do to the status bar ? make it transparent ?

azzledazzle said:
i wish i could but there are that many files / folders / sub folders i dont know which one is which lol.
what exactly are you trying to do to the status bar ? make it transparent ?
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Status bar background: real black
Icon: clock > anything fancier than the original, something a bit blue / modern
icon: wifi > along the same lines
icon: battery > maybe something like the glowing blue circle one
Basically a mod for a status bar revamp would be great.
Example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837569
That's just green, of course.

why dont you use that example and use some sort of photo suite software to change their colours to blue (or whatever you desire ) or if that is too hard.
ask the Creator of that example how he did it, or would he do it in another colour for you.
I use MIUI and their are millions of themes to choose from so i just stick to that. Im not so good at modding themes, just flashing roms lol

[Theme][EMUI 3.0 + 3.1] NeoRedBlack by ME :)

Hello guys!
I have made a new theme called RedBlack. I have tried to customize many things. Hope you guys like it.
Features
1. Coloured icons in settings.
2. Removed coloured background of apps.
3. Coloured arrows showing in out going of data.
4. Battery icon will change its colour from green to yellow,orange and red.
5. Red and Black combination used ( my favourite colours ).
6. Amazing glow red colour in notification panel.
7. Very beautiful icons.
8. Changed nav bar icons.
9. Coloured icons in settings.
10. Beautiful weather widget.
Installation
1. Download the file and put "NeoRedBlack.hwt" in HwThemes folder.
2. Select RedBlack in theme app and then apply with fonts and restart to change navigation bar icons.
3. Please reapply the wallpaper by long pressing the screen. (Because wallpaper looks horrible when zoomed and for some reason it always zooms the wallpaper when applying even though resolution of wallpaper is perfectly 1080x1920)
You guys can see that wallpaper looks very nice if you reapply it.
Download
1. Version 1.0
____________________
2. Version 1.1
Changelog Version 1.1
- Now you don't need to follow step 3 in installation procedure
- Changed lockscreen.
- Changed settings background to white.
____________________
3. Special Version
Change log for Special Version ( Screenshots in the last post )
- Made dropdown bar's background a bit transparent so now it changes according to the wallpaper.
- Changed battery icon.
- Changed lockscreen style.
- Changed dialer background to transparent black.
____________________
4.NeoRedBlack L
Change log for Lollipop Version
- Added support for EMUi 3.1.
- Changes in dialer and notification menu.
____________________
5.Changelog for Final Version
- Customized settings app
- Heavily customized contacts dialer and messages app.
- Removed some bugs
Link for Download : NeoRedBlack L Final
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5.Changelog for Final Version v1.1
- Fixed some bugs.
Link for Download : NeoRedBlack L Final v1.1
You guys know how to appreciate my work ​

Man, there's a problem with lockscreen. When appkoed the theme you must reboot in order to apply it. But once turned on and thr lockscreen pop up, you can't unlock yhr lock screen, since the background immage is wrongly resized (as you stated). But the problem is that thr unlock gesture (pull down the symbol) doesn't eork, since the image (and the cursor run therefore) is incomplete (too short). Result: you can't unlock you phone!!! Also if background re applied (as you suggested) the unlock procedure seems fail most of the time,you must try several times to succeede. Plese double check lockscreen you choosed. I suggest you to consider to use another lockscreen feature instead. But the theme and the other part of your work are very nice for me. I hope this may help you to identify where the problem is and solve it. Then it's very good theme. Compliments!

Im guessing that the flower is visible all the time in settings? Even if you change the wallpaper?

tuddu said:
Man, there's a problem with lockscreen. When appkoed the theme you must reboot in order to apply it. But once turned on and thr lockscreen pop up, you can't unlock yhr lock screen, since the background immage is wrongly resized (as you stated). But the problem is that thr unlock gesture (pull down the symbol) doesn't eork, since the image (and the cursor run therefore) is incomplete (too short). Result: you can't unlock you phone!!! Also if background re applied (as you suggested) the unlock procedure seems fail most of the time,you must try several times to succeede. Plese double check lockscreen you choosed. I suggest you to consider to use another lockscreen feature instead. But the theme and the other part of your work are very nice for me. I hope this may help you to identify where the problem is and solve it. Then it's very good theme. Compliments!
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On my mate7 it is working perfectly. Which model you are using? I think it is due to some difference in phone models...

Beautiful theme, but I want to ask you if it's possible to have WHITE battery icon and if it's possible to have Settings Menu total black with white labels or without the flower...
Thanks a lot ?

hannanzikrea said:
On my mate7 it is working perfectly. Which model you are using? I think it is due to some difference in phone models...
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L09 with last rom b137

Pls changed link download

MUG3NHC said:
Im guessing that the flower is visible all the time in settings? Even if you change the wallpaper?
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I have changed settings background to white as flower background was looking horrible.
tuddu said:
L09 with last rom b137
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I don't what the problem was.... so now I have changed lockscreen style to magazine unlock.
ChronaTheDarkOne said:
Beautiful theme, but I want to ask you if it's possible to have WHITE battery icon and if it's possible to have Settings Menu total black with white labels or without the flower...
Thanks a lot
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Changed the settings. I won't change battery icon because white battery icon Is available in every other theme and I think it is a special feature of my theme... hope you understand.
Screenshot of settings app is in this post.
Sent From My Mate7...

hannanzikrea said:
Changed the settings. I won't change battery icon because white battery icon Is available in every other theme and I think it is a special feature of my theme... hope you understand.
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I understand, but is it too much longer to make a different version of the same theme with white icons?
Thanks for your patience!

ChronaTheDarkOne said:
I understand, but is it too much longer to make a different version of the same theme with white icons?
Thanks for your patience!
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No... it just needs 2 mins to make them white again.
For you : https://www.dropbox.com/s/op1f3xx8vcesybp/NeoRedBlackv1.10.hwt?dl=0
Sent From My Mate7...

hannanzikrea said:
No... it just needs 2 mins to make them white again.
For you : https://www.dropbox.com/s/op1f3xx8vcesybp/NeoRedBlackv1.10.hwt?dl=0
Sent From My Mate7...
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I ? you!!!
---------- Post added at 06:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:50 PM ----------
hannanzikrea said:
No... it just needs 2 mins to make them white again.
For you : https://www.dropbox.com/s/op1f3xx8vcesybp/NeoRedBlackv1.10.hwt?dl=0
Sent From My Mate7...
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Uhm, don't send me to the hell ? ? ?
Is it possible to have also the arrows of data connection all white?
PLEEEEEEEEASE! ??? ? ?

ChronaTheDarkOne said:
I ? you!!!
---------- Post added at 06:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:50 PM ----------
Uhm, don't send me to the hell ? ? ?
Is it possible to have also the arrows of data connection all white?
PLEEEEEEEEASE! ??? ? ?
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:screwy:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9ddxlqm7serzbk/NeoRedBlackv1.000.hwt?dl=0
Sent From My Mate7...

hannanzikrea said:
:screwy:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9ddxlqm7serzbk/NeoRedBlackv1.000.hwt?dl=0
Sent From My Mate7...
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(Thanks a lot)ⁿ

hannanzikrea said:
Hello guys!
I have made a new theme called RedBlack. I have tried to customize many things. Hope you guys like it.
Features
1. Coloured icons in settings.
2. Removed coloured background of apps.
3. Coloured arrows showing in out going of data.
4. Battery icon will change its colour from green to yellow,orange and red.
5. Red and Black combination used ( my favourite colours ).
6. Amazing glow red colour in notification panel.
7. Very beautiful icons.
8. Changed nav bar icons.
9. Coloured icons in settings.
10. Beautiful weather widget.
Installation
1. Download the file and put "NeoRedBlack.hwt" in HwThemes folder.
2. Select RedBlack in theme app and then apply with fonts and restart to change navigation bar icons.
3. Please reapply the wallpaper by long pressing the screen. (Because wallpaper looks horrible when zoomed and for some reason it always zooms the wallpaper when applying even though resolution of wallpaper is perfectly 1080x1920)
You guys can see that wallpaper looks very nice if you reapply it.
Download
1. Version 1.0
2.Version 1.1
Changelog Version 1.1
1. Now you don't need to follow step 3 in installation procedure.
2. Changed lockscreen.
3. Changed settings background to white.
You guys know how to appreciate my work
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If you would make drop down menu blured transparent and the same with settings so both would slightly change depending of the wallpaper it would be the best theme ever

Looks great. Id suggest the lock screen style changed to a newer elegant one as that is EMUI2.0/2.3 style lockscreen.

warea said:
Looks great. Id suggest the lock screen style changed to a newer elegant one as that is EMUI2.0/2.3 style lockscreen.
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Yeah I will change it in next update.
MUG3NHC said:
If you would make drop down menu blured transparent and the same with settings so both would slightly change depending of the wallpaper it would be the best theme ever
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The problem is if when I change the background of settings to transparent background...it always becomes grayish irrespective of the wallpaper of homescreen. It means settings background doesn't change with home screen background. I think Huawei hasn't allowed this.
However, I can change the dropdown bar as you suggested.
Sent from my Mate7..

hannanzikrea said:
Hello guys!
I have made a new theme called RedBlack. I have tried to customize many things. Hope you guys like it.
Features
1. Coloured icons in settings.
2. Removed coloured background of apps.
3. Coloured arrows showing in out going of data.
4. Battery icon will change its colour from green to yellow,orange and red.
5. Red and Black combination used ( my favourite colours ).
6. Amazing glow red colour in notification panel.
7. Very beautiful icons.
8. Changed nav bar icons.
9. Coloured icons in settings.
10. Beautiful weather widget.
Installation
1. Download the file and put "NeoRedBlack.hwt" in HwThemes folder.
2. Select RedBlack in theme app and then apply with fonts and restart to change navigation bar icons.
3. Please reapply the wallpaper by long pressing the screen. (Because wallpaper looks horrible when zoomed and for some reason it always zooms the wallpaper when applying even though resolution of wallpaper is perfectly 1080x1920)
You guys can see that wallpaper looks very nice if you reapply it.
Download
1. Version 1.0
2.Version 1.1
Changelog Version 1.1
1. Now you don't need to follow step 3 in installation procedure.
2. Changed lockscreen.
3. Changed settings background to white.
You guys know how to appreciate my work
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hannanzikrea said:
Yeah I will change it in next update.
The problem is if when I change the background of settings to transparent background...it always becomes grayish irrespective of the wallpaper of homescreen. It means settings background doesn't change with home screen background. I think Huawei hasn't allowed this.
However, I can change the dropdown bar as you suggested.
Sent from my Mate7..
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Would be nice, thanks
Its a shame tho that you can't change the settings background to be the same as the drop down menu, ie, transparent.

Updated and added special version. Change log in the 1st post.

hannanzikrea said:
Hello guys!
I have made a new theme called RedBlack. I have tried to customize many things. Hope you guys like it.
Features
1. Coloured icons in settings.
2. Removed coloured background of apps.
3. Coloured arrows showing in out going of data.
4. Battery icon will change its colour from green to yellow,orange and red.
5. Red and Black combination used ( my favourite colours ).
6. Amazing glow red colour in notification panel.
7. Very beautiful icons.
8. Changed nav bar icons.
9. Coloured icons in settings.
10. Beautiful weather widget.
Installation
1. Download the file and put "NeoRedBlack.hwt" in HwThemes folder.
2. Select RedBlack in theme app and then apply with fonts and restart to change navigation bar icons.
3. Please reapply the wallpaper by long pressing the screen. (Because wallpaper looks horrible when zoomed and for some reason it always zooms the wallpaper when applying even though resolution of wallpaper is perfectly 1080x1920)
You guys can see that wallpaper looks very nice if you reapply it.
Download
1. Version 1.0
____________________
2. Version 1.1
Changelog Version 1.1
- Now you don't need to follow step 3 in installation procedure
- Changed lockscreen.
- Changed settings background to white.
____________________
3. Special Version
Change log for Special Version ( Screenshots in the last post )
- Made dropdown bar's background a bit transparent so now it changes according to the wallpaper.
- Changed battery icon.
- Changed lockscreen style.
- Changed dialer background to transparent black.
You guys know how to appreciate my work ​
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Can you make one more modification for us?
If you can change battery icon to look like this like NewOne special theme

hannanzikrea said:
Updated and added special version. Change log in the 1st post.
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Can you make settings background the same as dialer background?
And if possible revert back the htc like battery icon? This round one is ugly [emoji14]

K-Klock: Customize your statusbar clock with Substratum

K-Manager builds the substratum module, K-Klock, on-the-go. This lets you make a lot of customizations.
Clock Customizations
• Change your status bar clock position: left, right, or center.
• Choose whether the clock shows up on the lockscreen or not.
• Change the clock color and format: you can add new ones if the presets aren't what you want!
• Change the clock font.
• Change the clock size.
StatusBar Customizations
• Change background color.
• Add a custom icon.
• Move statusbar icons to the other side.
• Move notifications to the other side.
• Add custom text to statusbar.
Additional Features
• Add a custom image for your Quick Settings background.
• Hide lockscreen clock and lockscreen carrier text.
• Enable rounded recents.
• Customize the Quick Settings tiles.
• And more small customizations!
Pro Features
• Hide the status bar icons from the lockscreen.
• Set a custom image for Quick Settings Header.
Compatibility
K-Manager features an apk decompiler and creates K-Klock on-the-go which lets it work on all roms and phones. If it doesn't work on anything let me know so I can try to fix it.
How to Use
• Open K-Manager, grant it permissions.
• Change any options that you want and press the yellow Build button at the bottom to start building K-Klock.
• Once K-Klock is built and installed open it in Substratum and pick the options that you want.
How to Update
When you get a system update you should:
•  Uninstall all K-Klock overlays.
• Go to settings in K-Manager and press on "Delete Saved K-Klock Files".
•  Rebuild and install K-Klock overlays in substratum.
Support
If I take a long time getting back to you on here, message me on Telegram.
• Telegram Support Group: https://t.me/kklock
Downloads
•  Play Store
•  Play Store Pro Version
•  Github
Enjoy and hit thanks if you like it
Source Code: Github
Credits:
@Spannaa for helping me understand substratum and clock theming
@ungeeked
@ptblad
@nicholaschum and all the substratum family

Changelog
See in K-Manager

KpChuck said:
-Install a compatible K-Klock apk
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Hi,
Which ones are compatible with OP5 ? The ones at root + the ones in "OOS and OB" ?
BR

chrissss91 said:
Hi,
Which ones are compatible with OP5 ? The ones at root + the ones in "OOS and OB" ?
BR
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Yes the ones in that folder are for OxygenOS or OpenBeta

I'm super glad too see you on the op5, @KpChuck ?

Screenshot confirming it working on oos 4.5.3
Sent from my OnePlus 5 using XDA Labs

Can't find download V4.2 I've already reported V4 worked any changes from that ?
Sent from my OnePlus5 using XDA Labs

Funk Wizard said:
Can't find download V4.2 I've already reported V4 worked any changes from that ?
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V4.2 is there in the folder.
Here's the changelog
-Updated template to 10.1
-Fixed clock not turning grey on white background
-New app icon thanks to @ungeeked
-Added color previews for custom clock format and color

Announcement!!
Thanks to @ungeeked I have a way to separate to clock color and the clock format. This means that I will be including all the requests that you guys give me! So comment any clock colors or clock formats that you would like and I will include them in the next version

KpChuck said:
Announcement!!
Thanks to @ungeeked I have a way to separate to clock color and the clock format. This means that I will be including all the requests that you guys give me! So comment any clock colors or clock formats that you would like and I will include them in the next version
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Good new
Could you please provide #00FFFF color for clock ?

chrissss91 said:
Good new
Could you please provide #00FFFF color for clock ?
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Yes. Will be included in the next update!

Thank you for this my drop-down looks super clean.!!!

Congratulations on being on xda's news! :highfive:

Update!! v5.0 for OxygenOS
Full changelog is on substratum. The main changes are:
-Separated clock color and clock format.
-Added new colors and formats, comment if you want any other ones.
-Added more clock position options. The White-Grey means that the clock will be white and change to grey on white backgrounds. The white-grey option also hides the clock from the lockscreen.
-Removed stock clock, it was causing too many issues.
Notice:
The network speed meter will change to the same color as the clock after applying K-Klock. To make it white again open any app that has a white background and makes the statusbar icons grey. After exiting the app, the network speed meter will be white again.

Hello +KpChuck, is there show seconds settings in K-Klock? Thanks.

KpChuck said:
Yes. Will be included in the next update!
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Happy with Cyan Blue
Is it possible to change font size (or put in bold) ?

GilX said:
Hello +KpChuck, is there show seconds settings in K-Klock? Thanks.
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No. If you want a clock format with seconds can you specify which style (eg. Normal, with Full Day).
chrissss91 said:
Happy with Cyan Blue
Is it possible to change font size (or put in bold) ?
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It's possible to do both. Here's a quick guide on most of the clock formats that I can make: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713812&page=11
If you want any format or to make the clock bold or bigger just specify which one

KpChuck said:
No. If you want a clock format with seconds can you specify which style (eg. Normal, with Full Day).
It's possible to do both. Here's a quick guide on most of the clock formats that I can make: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713812&page=11
If you want any format or to make the clock bold or bigger just specify which one
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Thx,
I don't know the actual font size but just 1 size bigger with bold should be great.
Thx again.

chrissss91 said:
Thx,
I don't know the actual font size but just 1 size bigger with bold should be great.
Thx again.
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So you'd like all clock formats to be bigger?

KpChuck said:
No. If you want a clock format with seconds can you specify which style (eg. Normal, with Full Day).
It's possible to do both. Here's a quick guide on most of the clock formats that I can make: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713812&page=11
If you want any format or to make the clock bold or bigger just specify which one
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I'm not quite sure what is Normal or Full day. Mine usually looks like this : Jun 30 Fri 3:41:30 pm. Is this doable? Thanks

Note 9 one ui icon frame missing...

Hello...
I have recently updated my device to android pie which gave me one ui from samsung also... i dont like the rounded frames of icons and prefer icons as developers provide.... anyhow i cant find a way to disable icon frames on my phone... i have tried all the menus in settings and searched everywhere... before one ui you can find the setting in display setting of your device but i cant find it anywhere now...
Is it related to android pie not supporting such thing or have samsung removed the feature ?
Please let me know
*My device in indian unit

Choose different icon set
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Altamash Parwaiz said:
Hello...
I have recently updated my device to android pie which gave me one ui from samsung also... i dont like the rounded frames of icons and prefer icons as developers provide.... anyhow i cant find a way to disable icon frames on my phone... i have tried all the menus in settings and searched everywhere... before one ui you can find the setting in display setting of your device but i cant find it anywhere now...
Is it related to android pie not supporting such thing or have samsung removed the feature ?
Please let me know
*My device in indian unit
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You can't remove icon frames in One UI. You can always download an icon set in the Samsung theme store.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
You can't remove icon frames in One UI. You can always download an icon set in the Samsung theme store.
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Sorry but i dont find any icon that dosent come with icon frames... is there any way around ?

Altamash Parwaiz said:
Sorry but i dont find any icon that dosent come with icon frames... is there any way around ?
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GollaUX has frames..
I hope to be that you want.
Regards