[Q] How to install themes and apk addons? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Sorry if this has been asked before, but my search didn't turn up anything. I didn't see directions on the ROM's thread for this. I'm running di11i's v6.0 base (no over clocking) I want to flash the blue theme. Do I flash this like I would a ROM, but without the clear all? Or use root user? Same question for apk pack addons, how do I install them?

jessymessy said:
Sorry if this has been asked before, but my search didn't turn up anything. I didn't see directions on the ROM's thread for this. I'm running di11i's v6.0 base (no over clocking) I want to flash the blue theme. Do I flash this like I would a ROM, but without the clear all? Or use root user? Same question for apk pack addons, how do I install them?
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Put the files on your sdcard, boot to Clockwork Mod Recovery, flash from sd card.
Profit!

cappysw10 said:
Put the files on your sdcard, boot to Clockwork Mod Recovery, flash from sd card.
Profit!
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Thank you!

The blue theme worked but not the apk pack addon?
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jessymessy said:
The blue theme worked but not the apk pack addon?
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apk is a program.
what is an apk pack addon?
if you mean just an apk then copy to phone anywhere, find it, click it. install.
make sure enable non market apps (never seen it not enabled though)

the apk add-on for di11i rom 6.0 can be applied same way as blue theme, it is CWM flashable.

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Is it really that hard to extract a theme from a Rom?

Hi!
I have been trying to extract the theme from this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869408
It looks awesome and I want to add some animations from a different ROM and use it with Darkys or Assonance for example but this seems to be much harder than I though unless someone has a quick and easy for dummies procedure for poor me that is.
It should be as easy as extracting the framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, mms.apk, bootanimation.zip and fonts as that is what is listed as being themed in the ROM thread. Then use the theme porter posted in the Android Themes section of XDA to inject them in your apk's, then manually change whatever didn't copy over.
rrrrramos said:
It should be as easy as extracting the framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, mms.apk, bootanimation.zip and fonts as that is what is listed as being themed in the ROM thread. Then use the theme porter posted in the Android Themes section of XDA to inject them in your apk's, then manually change whatever didn't copy over.
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mmm sounds simple when you say it lol I will need to dig deep here it seems but that is a good post to point me towards the right path
I usually just extract the framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk from the ROM I am taking the theme from and the ROM I want to put it in, then I copy the res/drawable-hdpi folder from the old apk into the new one. It is a quick/dirty method, and wont let you change font colors or add a circle battery mod to one without it, but I have never had problems with it before.
You also have to be sure it is compatible with the rom you are using. Some roms have different xml code behind and if you simply put the framework and tw framework in your rom you risk getting fc at boot and not getting past them.
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Both are JPY Roms so I hope that is enough. I guess worst thing that could happen is having to flash again
shaolin95 said:
Both are JPY Roms so I hope that is enough. I guess worst thing that could happen is having to flash again
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Try first with /system/framework/framework-res.apk and /system/framework/twframework-res.apk
I'm attaching a cwm zip file that has those files as found in Doc's 6.1 rom.
Just replace them with the files from whatever rom you want and keep that as a backup in case something goes wrong. It will save you from reflashing
If both are JPY roms then it shouldn't be an issue.
I tried doing what Ryukeima mentioned but I ended up with a Frankenstein of a theme as not all things from the them I wanted came over to the new one!
This is going to require some practice. That ROM has also some very nice Icons for Launcher Pro so is going to be another thing to look for..in fact I think I could be happy just getting those Icons.
shaolin95 said:
I tried doing what Ryukeima mentioned but I ended up with a Frankenstein of a theme as not all things from the them I wanted came over to the new one!
This is going to require some practice. That ROM has also some very nice Icons for Launcher Pro so is going to be another thing to look for..in fact I think I could be happy just getting those Icons.
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Rip all the framework folder. Make a CWM zip and flash it over your ROM. It should work without problems. Then try to either apply animations on UOT kitchen or inject them with metamorph.
icezar1 said:
Rip all the framework folder. Make a CWM zip and flash it over your ROM. It should work without problems. Then try to either apply animations on UOT kitchen or inject them with metamorph.
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Sorry for my noobness...Just trying to learn this stuff
So if i rip out all framework folders from one rom and manually replace them in another rom (like i did for kernel..replacing zimage file)...will it work?
Also, can anyone tell me how to make a CWM zip...i know there is a post for that on XDA but i am not able to find it...
viny2cool said:
Sorry for my noobness...Just trying to learn this stuff
So if i rip out all framework folders from one rom and manually replace them in another rom (like i did for kernel..replacing zimage file)...will it work?
Also, can anyone tell me how to make a CWM zip...i know there is a post for that on XDA but i am not able to find it...
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To answer the first question, it won't straight out work. You have to add the images to the file 'framework-res.apk' in the 'drawable-hdpi' folder located within it. Different framework-res.apk's will differ from ROM to ROM, and will just FC or bootloop your phone if you use one that it doesn't like. That's why most themes have the ROM they will work with posted in the title. If it is the same base ROM (in the case of my phone, running Assonance, any JK3 theme will work), then it is as simple as drag & drop. But if it's between say Axura and Assonance, it would have to be manually changed as stated above, since there may be subtle differences in the framework.
As for the second question, here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=717437
viny2cool said:
Sorry for my noobness...Just trying to learn this stuff
So if i rip out all framework folders from one rom and manually replace them in another rom (like i did for kernel..replacing zimage file)...will it work?
Also, can anyone tell me how to make a CWM zip...i know there is a post for that on XDA but i am not able to find it...
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If the theme was made for JPY and the Rom you want to put it on is JPY, it should work. However, there are sometimes system apps which need to be installed with the theme. Easyest thing would be to rip it off, put it on your rom and see if it works. Experiment a bit, thats how you'll learn.
thanks and thanks.
Its really interesting to have a full control of your phone....so i am enjoying learning this stuff....tried using UOT kitchen but got errors...
I just want to modify notification bar...
I am on darky's 7.7...i will have to look for compatible theme
viny2cool said:
I am on darky's 7.7...i will have to look for compatible theme
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There's plenty of jpy based themes in the i9000>theme section.
You could metamorph it if it doesn't require any xml edits... it looks like Marilyn img edits which could be taken foment that rom..
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i have a question along these same lines. if one wanted to copy the notification pulldown from a different ROM|theme, how would you do so? im using Perception 9.5 which is built on JK3, but the Androdena theme is built on JPX files. all i want is the notification pulldown elements. can you just copy those image files over and go? i always see themers talking about 9.pngs and i was just wondering if they'd prohibit just a simple copy from one tw-framework to another.

[Theme] EC05 Stock Theme w/1% battery and reboot mods

I want to keep contributing as I can to this community. So I started this thread for Stock Themes with Reboot and Battery Mods.
Lately I have been getting a ton of requests for stock themes with battery mods. So I figured I would start working on that in my spare time and honestly, who wouldn't want the reboot mod....right?
In an effort to spread Autism Awareness as well as my family's story ALL themes are posted in the Theme Repository on my blog. Click on the Android Development Page and learn about Autism while your downloading the theme.....
Stock EC05 Theme w/Reboot mod ONLY
Stock EC05 Framework Android Guy 1% Battery Mod.zip
Stock EC05 Theme Reboot Mod Glowing Blue Battery Mod
Stock EC05 Theme Reboot Mod Solid Blue Circle Battery Mod
Stock EC05 theme w/1% battery mod (NO Reboot Mod)
Reserved for me
Stock EC05 Theme w/Reboot mod ONLY for those that like to keep it original and who wouldn't want the reboot mod?
List in 2nd post updated.
Thank you for the battery mods! I hated stock with no %.
And thank you for helping me more autistic aware and understand more. I volunteered at the autism walk in Az just a few days ago.
dmbatson said:
Thank you for the battery mods! I hated stock with no %.
And thank you for helping me more autistic aware and understand more. I volunteered at the autism walk in Az just a few days ago.
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Thank you... That made my day
Thank you very much for the hard work. I do have one question. The stock android man zip has both the standard hdpi folders and also hdpi-v4. From the best I can tell the v4 folders are not needed. Is that the case? Can those folders be removed without breaking anything? Thanks again for all of the help.
OK I know I am needy but one last question. You have included the twframework-res.apk in the package. Is that necessary for the batterymod or anything else in the package. I already have a modified one that I would rather not have to redo.
Pardon my ignorance. By reading this title, I am assuming this is for Stock ROM's. I tried to flash the circle mod and i get force closes galore. I also tried fixing permissions=no dice. Tried to wipe cache partition, dalvik cache, and reflash and keep getting the same result. Did I misread this or am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance!
nicenice19 said:
Pardon my ignorance. By reading this title, I am assuming this is for Stock ROM's. I tried to flash the circle mod and i get force closes galore. I also tried fixing permissions=no dice. Tried to wipe cache partition, dalvik cache, and reflash and keep getting the same result. Did I misread this or am I doing something wrong? Thanks in advance!
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I got it to work on the Syndicate ROM. Made a backup, wiped cache and dalvik three times each and have had only one force close at the beginning with LauncherPro, but that hasn't happened since. I just flashed because I wanted the little android mod and using battery icon mod made my phone go into a boot loop. So I can confirm it working for Syndicate, but I'm not sure about Bonsai or the others.
Great work by the way, ptfdmedic.
crawrj said:
Thank you very much for the hard work. I do have one question. The stock android man zip has both the standard hdpi folders and also hdpi-v4. From the best I can tell the v4 folders are not needed. Is that the case? Can those folders be removed without breaking anything? Thanks again for all of the help.
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OK I went ahead and removed the v4 folders and used my own twframework-res.apk. Everything is working great. I only have one problem but I think that is an Epic problem and not your mod. When I charge the battery with an external charger or with the phone turned off it works great. If I charge the phone while it is on the phone will alert that it is full however the battery meter says 96%. Sometimes it will say 100% but as soon as I disconnect the charger is drops to 96%.
So thank you again for all that you do. It is much appreciated.
SpicyBurrito said:
I got it to work on the Syndicate ROM. Made a backup, wiped cache and dalvik three times each and have had only one force close at the beginning with LauncherPro, but that hasn't happened since. I just flashed because I wanted the little android mod and using battery icon mod made my phone go into a boot loop. So I can confirm it working for Syndicate, but I'm not sure about Bonsai or the others.
Great work by the way, ptfdmedic.
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On SRF, you need only download the Battery Mod app in Impaler's signature.
Are these for any ec05 ROM or just those with CIQ removed?
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s9ortner said:
Are these for any ec05 ROM or just those with CIQ removed?
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I am not sure if it works on every rom but it does work on stock ec05 so it doesn't require CIQ to be removed.
OK - forgive my inexperience in advance. I have Samsung Epic 4G just recently "rooted" , I have ROM Manager / CWM 3.0.2.4 = do I need to download / install something else ? or can I just download / install this ?
crawrj said:
I am not sure if it works on every rom but it does work on stock ec05 so it doesn't require CIQ to be removed.
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I'm having same problem as nicenice19, can you elaborate on how to get it to work on EC05, i'm on stock rooted w/ TWS patch.
jojo08 said:
I'm having same problem as nicenice19, can you elaborate on how to get it to work on EC05, i'm on stock rooted w/ TWS patch.
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I am on the same setup as you. I used the android guy version. I did not flash it straight out so I am not positive of how it works. What I did was download the androidguy zip. I extracted the res folder from framework-res.apk. I removed all of the -v4 folders because they were duplicates. I replaced all of the images except the battery icons with the theme I am using. I replaced the twframework-res.apk with the theme file that I am using. I put everything back into the zip and flashed with clockwork. And that was all I did.
How did you install the modd? Did you just download and flash the zip in clockwork or did you modify it in any way? If you just flashed it straight out I would try removing the -v4 folders to make sure that is not the problem. If you modified it than make sure you only modified the images and not any of the xml files. Hope this helps. If you can provide more details about how you are installing it maybe we can assist further but try this for now.
crawrj said:
I am on the same setup as you. I used the android guy version. I did not flash it straight out so I am not positive of how it works. What I did was download the androidguy zip. I extracted the res folder from framework-res.apk. I removed all of the -v4 folders because they were duplicates. I replaced all of the images except the battery icons with the theme I am using. I replaced the twframework-res.apk with the theme file that I am using. I put everything back into the zip and flashed with clockwork. And that was all I did.
How did you install the modd? Did you just download and flash the zip in clockwork or did you modify it in any way? If you just flashed it straight out I would try removing the -v4 folders to make sure that is not the problem. If you modified it than make sure you only modified the images and not any of the xml files. Hope this helps. If you can provide more details about how you are installing it maybe we can assist further but try this for now.
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I flashed the blue circle zip in clockword with out any modification. So if I just remove the -v4 folders from the zip then flash I should be good to go?? Thanks!! (Though curious why those v4 folders are in there in the first place )
jojo08 said:
I flashed the blue circle zip in clockword with out any modification. So if I just remove the -v4 folders from the zip then flash I should be good to go?? Thanks!! (Though curious why those v4 folders are in there in the first place )
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I can't say for certain if it will work for you or not but it is something to try. All I can say is what I did using the android guy version. I have not tried the blue circle on. Plus I have customized it a bit and am using my own framework.res file. So any portion of that could be the difference. But let us know how this one goes and maybe the op can help figure it out.

Transperency for coredroid & funky lockscreen

Well COREDROID fans if u followed my post
1. Downloaded modded rom at
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28960469/Core v6.1 final 2.zip
2. download transparency zip at
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28960469/6.1 Update.zip
3. Install the rom then apply 6.1 update .zip.
4. Do not update via rom manager to 6.2 at the end u will have it automatically.
5. download lalit.rar from
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28960469/lalit.rar
or
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7MLG8RI0
6. It contains two files
a. update
b. update 2 (including many funky goodies like fonts, colour, battery and
custom icons, and what can i say c the screenshots)
7. in cwm install update.zip and then after reboot install update 2.zip.
8. all done now u have brand new coredroid 6.2 running with full transperency
9. Now u have coredroid 6.2 full transparent..now update rom to 6.3 via rom manager and simply after reboot re-flash update2.zip. You will have same transperency with latest 6.3....
10. Thanx button is appriciated
New
As requested by "syahmanowar" and those who luvd stock battery
jst flash battery mod.zip....rest all stays same...
(Alt link for mod http://dl.dropbox.com/u/28960469/Battery mod.zip)
Happy modding
as per request of wander_jarra
Those who prefer white clock can download white mod(attached)
it also contains different dropdown menu layout..(last screenshot)
11. Have a look at the new lockscreens.... android eatin all buttons... then sittin on lockscreen and new icons... its amazing and again full transparent...
12. After rom is installed jst run lalit lock.zip and zoom....
plz remember the thankx button
CoreDroid GB HD 2.3.3 V6.3? zip?
yeah pls update this nice ****. liked that
Headlamp said:
yeah pls update this nice ****. liked that
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well the shots r after applyin 6.3 as well...jst install the rom as per what i said and after applying 6.3 jst run update2.zip (included up) and u get same effect no change...full transparent...enjoy and bang the thankx button if u liked it
ehm.. what's cwm?
angiotell said:
ehm.. what's cwm?
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clockwork mod.....(rom manager)
hello, isn't it possible to make a flashable zip file from all this beauty to install from cwm
cometoluc said:
hello, isn't it possible to make a flashable zip file from all this beauty to install from cwm
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its in zip format only bro
1. update.zip
2. update2.zip
Which part u think is nt flashable?
Hail lalitsehgal21!
I already download everything and do as what you mention...
Everything done and perfect...
Just one thing... where is the update2.zip file?
syahmanowar said:
Hail lalitsehgal21!
I already download everything and do as what you mention...
Everything done and perfect...
Just one thing... where is the update2.zip file?
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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CBTXT44H
here u go
Thanx a lot lalitsehgal21...
Keep up the great work!
syahmanowar said:
Hail lalitsehgal21!
I already download everything and do as what you mention...
Everything done and perfect...
Just one thing... where is the update2.zip file?
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Thankx bro i forgot to put the changes....
now i have put both updates as explained in lalit.rar.... install update.zip followed by update2.zip.....
Hope u got the effect u wanted????
Everything done and great bro!
Keep up the great work!
\\m//
Just wanted to ask is that possible that i get the same battery like in the core droid rom?
syahmanowar said:
Just wanted to ask is that possible that i get the same battery like in the core droid rom?
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Gimme smtime.... will provide u a flashable zip for that.... jst an hour time i need...hope its nt prob 4u
syahmanowar said:
Just wanted to ask is that possible that i get the same battery like in the core droid rom?
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U said it...u got it....
enjoy the mod
Will i just have to download the file, extract the zips an flash it via cwm? I have already installed Coredroid 6.3
andreasb29 said:
Will i just have to download the file, extract the zips an flash it via cwm? I have already installed Coredroid 6.3
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which files bro? what u wanna ask plz b specific so that i may help....
I have downloaded lalit.rar
I extractet it. So can i flash the both zip files via CWM or have i to install the complete Rom again???

[THEME]Precision for Gingerbread from Vibrant. Still in heavy test stage

I am trying to make this compatible for other devices as well now. I know for a fact it works on Darkys ROM for Captivate so I think it may work on other gingerbread versions/Roms for the captivate as well. It has also been confirmed to work on i9000 jvp, jvq, and jvr gingerbread versions.
Flash it in Recovery. Always Backup first incase it causes any issues.
DOWNLOAD:
http://www.mediafire.com/?c5qav229k4f5cx1
Screenshots can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174706
If Apps force close restore your back up, go into the theme zip and remove the apps that had problems then reflash the theme.
I do not have a Captivate, I am just going by what my testers have told me. So if you try it let me know how it goes.
Flashed over the top of the latest build of Serendipity VII.
Stuck in a bit of a weird bootloop.
- Booted up with the SVII boot screen.
- Rebooted by itself. Buzzed.
- Booted to what seemed to be the TouchWiz screen with a few icons.
- Rebooted by itself. Buzzed.
- Booted to the GoLauncher screen I had, custom icons showed up.
- Rebooted by itself. Buzzed.
Keeps doing it endlessly so I am going to pop the battery out and try again.
Oh...When the screen does come up briefly I can see the theme's icons' in the status bar.
Restore ur backup. Then Go into the theme zip and delete settings and launcher apk. For some reason captivate doesn't like the sgs2 launcher. Then reflash it with those apk removed.
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Love the theme. Any chance you could port it to cog 5 or atomic fusion?
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Love the theme. Any chance you could port it to cog 5 or atomic fusion?
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Are they gingerbread based? I dont have a captivate to test anything. But this theme might would work if they are gingerbread based.
kwes1020 said:
Restore ur backup. Then Go into the theme zip and delete settings and launcher apk. For some reason captivate doesn't like the sgs2 launcher. Then reflash it with those apk removed.
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Same result...except i get a Sim Card removed error, then multiple reboots.
Won't restore from back up. Error while formatting system. I'l reflash my recent theme.
Back to Charcoal Beta...
I checked the Zip file and I removed the suggested files correctly.
kwes1020 said:
Are they gingerbread based? I dont have a captivate to test anything. But this theme might would work if they are gingerbread based.
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Yes, but they are 2.3.3.
no fonts
Is there a way to install this theme without installing the fonts.
Awesome theme just font is to small for me to read.
Thanks
jetski said:
Is there a way to install this theme without installing the fonts.
Awesome theme just font is to small for me to read.
Thanks
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you could install font changer donate version and install the font you want to use....not sure if it will work with the theme....but I use it for my Cappy on Mosaic VI and Laucher 7 Pro....I wanted the font from WP7 Segoe Light and was able to accompish that using Font Changer.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.martino2k6.fontchanger&feature=more_from_developer
I removed the font from the .zip file and that worked.
Not sure if that was the best way, but appears to have worked
thanks

Themed stock music

this is a themed stock music app.........
Themed :-
Background of notification
music player bottom background
tab Background
etc , etc .....
Installing :
Download the zip see Attachment below.
Place it on SD card.
Reboot into recovery
Go to install zip from sd card
Then choose zip from sd card
Locate the zip and install it
reboot and Enjoy !!
Please hit the thanks button !!!!
good job bro really cool
How to install this?
Btw, what rom are you using there? It looks nice
eeniemeenie said:
How to install this?
Btw, what rom are you using there? It looks nice
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Any rom !!!
Lol, no. You didn't get my question -___-
1. How to install this app? Just install this like a regular apk, or move it to system/app?
2. I like your rom. So I was asking "what rom are you using?" , not "what rom is this app for?" -_-
Thank you
eeniemeenie said:
Lol, no. You didn't get my question -___-
1. How to install this app? Just install this like a regular apk, or move it to system/app?
2. I like your rom. So I was asking "what rom are you using?" , not "what rom is this app for?" -_-
Thank you
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sorry buddy !! the rom is emanon v7 initial
with my own made themed !!!
Hey man, can you also share your Emanon Theme pls?
massithereaper said:
Hey man, can you also share your Emanon Theme pls?
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i will upload it but when emanon v7 will be out ....... moreover it is not complete yet !!!
hy bt u cn try this one .. this is also by me ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743059 )
really good theme
sent from photoshop using an airplane
tks u
Thank u.
This does not work on cm10 and cm9 it doesn't install and when I flashed it I got boot loops
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moayad albalawi said:
This does not work on cm10 and cm9 it doesn't install and when I flashed it I got boot loops
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because it os only for stock based roms !!!
is this will work on emanon?
Ehi man, finally Emanon7 is out, will you share your theme?
massithereaper said:
Ehi man, finally Emanon7 is out, will you share your theme?
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yeah for sure ... bt in 1 or 2 weeks as at this tym it is having some bugs !!
Hi wanna try this I see what to do with the zip file but what is the other apk attachment for? does the zip just put music on your rom then the apk modds it??
thanks
Apooorv said:
this is a themed stock music app.........
Themed :-
Background of notification
music player bottom background
tab Background
etc , etc .....
Installing :
Download the zip see Attachment below.
Place it on SD card.
Reboot into recovery
Go to install zip from sd card
Then choose zip from sd card
Locate the zip and install it
reboot and Enjoy !!
Please hit the thanks button !!!!
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hey:laugh: can i have the apk file that you edited
cool

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