As anyone who owns an HD2 knows, HTC have thought of absolutely everything with this device. It's a fantastic experience. The only area I think they could have done better is the Start menu - the weird combination of HTC and Microsoft icons is a bit disconcerting. With that in mind, I've re-made many icons, from both Microsoft and HTC, in the square 6.5 style. Wasn't difficult to do - this page (http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/wi...ting-custom-icons-for-windows-mobile-6-5.aspx) explains how to do it - but I hope you like them. Eventually I will update this set with square icons for every start menu item and with larger icons for use in HTC Sense quicklinks! BTW, you can use software like Showaco's reStart to change Start menu icons on your device.
There are about 40 icons.
They're 90 pixels square.
tnyynt said:
They're 90 pixels square.
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Yes...?
Fantastica said:
Yes...?
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It wasn't a question, I was making a statement. In consequence, the icons will be blurred if set as Sense Quicklinks.
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It wasn't a question, I was making a statement. In consequence, the icons will be blurred if set as Sense Quicklinks.
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Yes, they do look quite bad in Sense... but can't you change the icons in Sense independently of the Start menu icons?
Fantastica said:
Yes, they do look quite bad in Sense... but can't you change the icons in Sense independently of the Start menu icons?
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No. Sense uses application icons or the ones set in the Registry. Being so, Sense uses 120 square pixel icons so best dimension for custom icons would be 128 square, which would look perfect both in Start Menu and Sense.
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No. Sense uses application icons or the ones set in the Registry. Being so, Sense uses 120 square pixel icons so best dimension for custom icons would be 128 square, which would look perfect both in Start Menu and Sense.
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Well like I mentioned at the start, HTC screwed up with these icons. It should look nice out of the box. I guess I'll consider re-doing them...
Give him some support
These are quality!
bug666 said:
Give him some support
These are quality!
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Thank you
These are the first set of icons I truly like... they are original and eye pleasing.
All others i've seen are just iphone copies.. which are not that good looking anyway...
looking forward to your 128x128 icons
Thanks!
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Give him some support
These are quality!
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My comment was pure support in sharing information about Sense icons before he continues his work.
Spock1979 said:
These are the first set of icons I truly like... they are original and eye pleasing.
All others i've seen are just iphone copies.. which are not that good looking anyway...
looking forward to your 128x128 icons
Thanks!
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+1, as you can see in the CSMI thread, I'm using your icons which are fantastic.. too bad that if you use them in the HTC Homescreen they are blurred due to low resolution.. looking forward to the 128x128 upgrade eheh
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The Theme comes in 3 CABS:
1-MAIN:
1-Slider Tab Icons.
2-Big On Screen Icons.
3-Trans Upper and Lower Curtains.
4-Music Tab Icons.
5-Lock Screen Icons.
2-MaxManila Components:
1-Analog Clock.
2-Notification Icons.
3-Transparent Quick Links.
For The Program Icons ( GLASS BALLS / 253 ICONS), you can get them from HERE
TO GET THE ANALOGUE CLOCK, YOU HAVE TO INSTALL MAX MANILA OR A CLOCK ARRAY.
TO GET THE NOTIFICATION ICONS, YOU HAVE TO INSTALL MAX MANILA.
For people intersted in changing the 2nd Maxmanila clock, a new CAB has been added.
We have to propose a "Super Member" title
you deserve that mate ------ many thanks for the nice theme
E_Waqad said:
We have to propose a "Super Member" title
you deserve that mate ------ many thanks for the nice theme
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Thank you dear, glad you liked the theme..............
Very good job!!!!!
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Very good job!!!!!
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Thanx & welcome,
Your themes are fantastic too.......
Thanks, Can you post the photoshop style that you used to make the icons backgroun? Would be fantastic....Thanks!
GREAT
as always
looks very nice...tnx
Wow I love it!!! it's my fave theme!!!
Thanks a lot for your work
[Energy.BLACKSTONE.23529.Leo_06.Feb.2010] + [Max Manila 2.5 - v3.0 (beta)]
install [Jaguaralani-Trans Quick Links] not work, no glass balls~
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[Energy.BLACKSTONE.23529.Leo_06.Feb.2010] + [Max Manila 2.5 - v3.0 (beta)]
install [Jaguaralani-Trans Quick Links] not work, no glass balls~
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You won't get the actual glass icons, the cab will make the standard frames around the quicklinks transparant. You will need to change all the icons yourself from here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621907
ET said:
You won't get the actual glass icons, the cab will make the standard frames around the quicklinks transparant. You will need to change all the icons yourself from here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621907
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install [Jaguaralani-Trans Quick Links], after copy icon to \window~?
Hi.
I can only say...... AMAZING Theme... Thanx... not more too say
MfG Uro
manutd_ken said:
install [Jaguaralani-Trans Quick Links], after copy icon to \window~?
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Install CSMI or JWMD to be able to change the icons, copy the icons to any folder on your device, for example "my pictures".
Here is the link for JWMD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567080
you rocks
you are the best
Would it be possible to design glass ball icons for the taskbar?
That would complete the use of glass ball icons and make it look even better on the whole...
Cheers
Jonas
Very nice work, love your design. I'd love your clock design in the roman ring as my large analog clock in Max Manila. Can you put it in attached file or share the png?
PS. do you know how to modify the clock hands in that clock also?
thanks for great sharing.
But I found a little problem. When I slide to "Calendar" in main, the "number" is out of the central big icon. Could you help to solve it?
dub027 said:
Very nice work, love your design. I'd love your clock design in the roman ring as my large analog clock in Max Manila. Can you put it in attached file or share the png?
PS. do you know how to modify the clock hands in that clock also?
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1- sorry, can't share it now, perhaps later.
2-yes, i know how to change the hands, but it is not in me plans now...
seanchen said:
thanks for great sharing.
But I found a little problem. When I slide to "Calendar" in main, the "number" is out of the central big icon. Could you help to solve it?
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i know about this bug, fixing it is difficult and I just do not have enough time now......... Perhaps later
Bored of my taskbar icons, any suggestions?
try here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588351
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Bored of my taskbar icons, any suggestions?
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Did you look at the following threads:
GODZSON's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588351
eamericas's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=622569&highlight=taskbar
These are the only custom taskbars that work on the Hero for me.
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Did you look at the following threads:
GODZSON's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588351
eamericas's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=622569&highlight=taskbar
These are the only custom taskbars that work on the Hero for me.
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Yeah I did but I was assuming this only changes the color, not the icons?
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Yeah I did but I was assuming this only changes the color, not the icons?
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They change the icons. I'm currently using GODZSON's "old" taskbar with dialer; before I was using Weaponoid's (little android bots) both are real nice and I highly recommend them. They have practically every icon used by our phones customized. If you find one that is still stock let them know and it will be updated ASAP. GODZSON released a "newer" taskbar with dialer and I think CHUBBZ made a matching rosie. You should definitely try them out. I don't use eamerica's bcuz I don't like the black around the clock (but that is me) His taskbars look like the vanilla android taskbar. Hope this helps.
Before you say anything, yes, I DID A SEARCH. What I'm looking for is a white vanilla taskbar with all the vanilla icons. That's it, no rosie or lockscreen or any mods. Just the vanilla taskbar. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advance.
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Before you say anything, yes, I DID A SEARCH. What I'm looking for is a white vanilla taskbar with all the vanilla icons. That's it, no rosie or lockscreen or any mods. Just the vanilla taskbar. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advance.
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Like the task bar on here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6069283&postcount=1912
What rom do you use? And what lockscreen do you use?
Because some of the icons that the task bar uses is inside the same thing that the lockscreen uses. (im pretty sure) So when changing the taskbar, it will change your lockscreen. All the other stuff is simple, just delete rosie.apk and dialer.apk and so on and rezip the file.
What about this one.. and just delete the rosie.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5023390&postcount=8
not if you just change the png.
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Before you say anything, yes, I DID A SEARCH. What I'm looking for is a white vanilla taskbar with all the vanilla icons. That's it, no rosie or lockscreen or any mods. Just the vanilla taskbar. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks in advance.
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It would have to be a MetaMorph then, as the taskbar elements are spread across the same files that contain the rosie and the vanilla lockscreen elements.
Why not just take an existing one and replace the roise and lockscreen graphics with the ones you want?
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It would have to be a MetaMorph then, as the taskbar elements are spread across the same files that contain the rosie and the vanilla lockscreen elements.
Why not just take an existing one and replace the roise and lockscreen graphics with the ones you want?
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Grr let me understand why you cant just change the color to white? if you did that it would make it how he would want it right?
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Grr let me understand why you cant just change the color to white? if you did that it would make it how he would want it right?
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It wouldnt look right, the icons are big black boxes that blend with the taskbar. Make it white and you have big black box icons with a white taskbar. And you would have to change the color of the time.
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It wouldnt look right, the icons are big black boxes that blend with the taskbar. Make it white and you have big black box icons with a white taskbar. And you would have to change the color of the time.
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...and the color of the notification text...
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It wouldnt look right, the icons are big black boxes that blend with the taskbar. Make it white and you have big black box icons with a white taskbar. And you would have to change the color of the time.
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Then why not go in the res, and make the icons transparent? (the black box part)
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: I am running DamageControl 2.07.2, and what I want is NOT an HTC taskbar with a white background, I want an actual AOSP taskbar. Just like the pic posted above. EDIT: I'm also using the android 2.0 rotary lockscreen.
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ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS: I am running DamageControl 2.07.2, and what I want is NOT an HTC taskbar with a white background, I want an actual AOSP taskbar. Just like the pic posted above. EDIT: I'm also using the android 2.0 rotary lockscreen.
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Pull the one out of my ROM. I took it out of DarchDroid, which is AOSP.
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Pull the one out of my ROM. I took it out of DarchDroid, which is AOSP.
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The taskbar is in framework-res.apk, right?
Hmm, yes, I believe so.
some of the files are in com.htc.resources too like location 3g and I think signal
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670918
Just what you need! Won't change any other theme files except for your taskbar.
Gregalous said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670918
Just what you need! Won't change any other theme files except for your taskbar.
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Thank. You. SO MUCH!
Hello all,
So to start yes I've used google and yes I've searched. But I can't seem to bring up the answers I'm looking for.
I'm interested in theming my own icons or at least changing some that others have to to suite my own desires. I've read up on some things for Android icons here. But I was curious as to what other people use/prefer.
As in which to use Fireworks or Photoshop?
Or what the best dimensions are for icons?
And is it best to make them into an APK for easy use?
I couldn't find a how to guide for theming icons specifically but if someone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Flawless
P.S. Sorry if some of these have really easy answers. Just starting out with changing things on my own.
Which Icons...
Notification icons?
or
App Icons?
or
Other?
I was typing a response and realize you could be talking about three different icons which have different sizes and are in different locations. Notifications are /system/framework and App icons are just shortcuts. Use bettercut from the market, for the latter. As for size 72x72 px for hdpi screens.
http ://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design. html
click the screenie below since i can yet link.
Well in the immediate future I was looking to make my own icon theme pack. Then jump into framework, which I know can be a bit more complicated.
So my original questions were in regardes to strictly application icons and a launcher pro dock.
Also I personally use desktop visualizer to customize my icons.
Thanks again for your response
-Flawless
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I'm interested in this as well. I really would like to know how to change the stock folder icons from the plain manila to something more appealing. A starting guide would be great.
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[email protected] said:
Which Icons...
Notification icons?
or
App Icons?
or
Other?
I was typing a response and realize you could be talking about three different icons which have different sizes and are in different locations. Notifications are /system/framework and App icons are just shortcuts. Use bettercut from the market, for the latter. As for size 72x72 px for hdpi screens.
http ://developer.android.com/guide/practices/ui_guidelines/icon_design. html
click the screenie below since i can yet link.
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So after re-reading the webpage that I found and that you linked again, it clarified it a bit. I'm now more just curious as to the programs most people prefer. I know some editors use fireworks but some use photoshop. Which do you personally like (or which may be easier for a semi-noob to start off with)? Or is there another program that you use?
Thanks again,
-Flawless
Here is how I change my homescreen icons if using LauncherPro:
While you could download another app to make custom icons for your homescreens, I figure, why not just use LauncherPro since we already have it installed. Here is a simple tutorial to make a shortcut to have an app open like regular but with a custom icon:
1. Determine the app's package and class names:
-Add a LauncherPro Activities shortcut to your homescreen. Find the app you want and expand it. The options you see are your class names. We will use the HTC Sense World Clock as an example. Usually the default page the app opens to will be the first option, so in this case...
Class name: com.htc.android.worldclock.WorldClockTabControl
The package name is usually derived from the class name, mainly by removing the last part of the name. So, in this case...
Package name: com.htc.android.worldclock
Sometimes you may have to remove the 2nd to last part of the name, if its something like "*.chompsms.activities". You don't need the activities section. Just back out of adding the shortcut now, we have all the info we need. Now we can make our shortcut.
2. Add a new LauncherPro Shortcut to your homescreen and use the built in editor. Simply fill in the Shortcut Label (whatever you want to name it), Package name, and Class name. Leave the Action field as is. Browse your SD card for a custom icon (I suggest surfing to http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/), save your.lps file, and you're done!
This probably won't work for all apps, but should work for most.
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Here is how I change my homescreen icons if using LauncherPro:
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I think you misunderstood the question a bit. I was talking about creating or modifing icons in photoshop or fireworks. Not necessarily how to apply them to the phone.
Although I'm sure what you posted will help some people.
Thanks for the response though.
-Flawless
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I think you misunderstood the question a bit. I was talking about creating or modifing icons in photoshop or fireworks. Not necessarily how to apply them to the phone.
Although I'm sure what you posted will help some people.
Thanks for the response though.
-Flawless
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Oh ok, well in that case:
http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/tutorials
Most will use Photoshop to make icons. A good size to stay at would be 128x128 IMO. Even though Android uses smaller resolution icons, it's better to downscale than to upscale. I would save as a .PNG to preserve your transparency.
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Oh ok, well in that case:
http://launcherpro.droidicon.com/tutorials
Most will use Photoshop to make icons. A good size to stay at would be 128x128 IMO. Even though Android uses smaller resolution icons, it's better to downscale than to upscale. I would save as a .PNG to preserve your transparency.
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Awesome thanks! This will be a great place to start. Is it the same process to edit the Icons for a normal homescreen shortcut? I would assume so or at least it looks to be.
Thanks again,
-Flawless
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Awesome thanks! This will be a great place to start. Is it the same process to edit the Icons for a normal homescreen shortcut? I would assume so or at least it looks to be.
Thanks again,
-Flawless
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Yes, it should be. You would use BetterCut or LauncherPro to edit the shortcut icons once you have them made.
BigWilly's Co0kie Style Icons
I have created Icons using the original Co0ckie template.
I have been using the the Hometab icons for over 2 months and no issues.
Instructions:
Copy Co0kies Cab to device.
Install the CAB and restart Sense.
BigWilly's Co0kie Style Icons for Windows Mobile and Sense
BigWilly's Co0kie Style Icons for Windows Mobile and Sense
29 Dec 2010 - 1st upload - 181 Icons - See sample attached.
30 Dec 2010 - 7 New CHT Icons
CHTScheduler
CHTSLoco
CHTSwitchGui
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I like your icons style, look is very good. Thank you
Will it replace the whole iconset or just the ones of cht's switches an "internal" buttons?
Reserved.for future
It is possible to have icons for CHTSLoco, CHTSScheduler quicklink please.
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Will it replace the whole iconset or just the ones of cht's switches an "internal" buttons?
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The cab will replace the cht icons (toggle switches, notification and miscellaneous . Some I left as I think they look ok like the change wallpaper icons.
Cyclu said:
It is possible to have icons for CHTSLoco, CHTSScheduler quicklink please.
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I have uploaded the CHTSLoco and CHTSSchedule rProgram Icons. Working on the Loco Icons, but it is going to take a while.
Hi Willy,
You had a big idea with these icons, thanks a lot
I have done some CHTLoco's icons this morning >>>here<<<
Can't wait to see yours
Ok now for CHTS, it will take more time (for me ... ^^ )
Best regards
Ric
Good news! I appreciated you work. Thank you
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BigWilly's Co0kie Style Icons for Windows Mobile and Sense
29 Dec 2010 - 1st upload - 181 Icons - See sample attached.
30 Dec 2010 - 7 New CHT Icons
CHTScheduler
CHTSLoco
CHTSwitchGui
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Hola Willy, really appreciate you continuing Santod´s work on the icons
If you accept any "requests", it would be great to have also the state indicator icons in color
ric69 said:
Hi Willy,
You had a big idea with these icons, thanks a lot
I have done some CHTLoco's icons this morning >>>here<<<
Can't wait to see yours
Ok now for CHTS, it will take more time (for me ... ^^ )
Best regards
Ric
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Hola Ric, saw your icons and came to this thread cause I relly liked your´s too
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Hola Willy, really appreciate you continuing Santod´s work on the icons
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I hope I haven't "stolen" Santod's ideas! I wasn't aware that somebody else has been creating these types of icons.
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If you accept any "requests", it would be great to have also the state indicator icons in color
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The "original" state icons I have is in color
See sample below.
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I hope I haven't "stolen" Santod's ideas! I wasn't aware that somebody else has been creating these types of icons.
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We are on Xda ... plz continue to share your work, then we have big choice
What do you think of these icons, can we regroup all of them in this thread ?
ric69 said:
We are on Xda ... plz continue to share your work, then we have big choice
What do you think of these icons, can we regroup all of them in this thread ?
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Why not! If they are for free then I have no problem to add more.
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I hope I haven't "stolen" Santod's ideas! I wasn't aware that somebody else has been creating these types of icons.
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Oh no, not at all... he was the one that initially made them for first CHT, so it´s great you keep the work going
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The "original" state icons I have is in color
See sample below.
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Color is great, since the originals are white and don´t mix that well with colored ones, so please in color
ric69 said:
We are on Xda ... plz continue to share your work, then we have big choice
What do you think of these icons, can we regroup all of them in this thread ?
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Keep them coming Ric ;-) The more, the merrier
Happy new year to both and all of you
pls keep the updates coming
just a few...
rotate screen, qik, palringo, motweets and maybe even the chts links 2.16 icons
thanks these are nice
kjhadfield said:
pls keep the updates coming
just a few...
rotate screen, qik, palringo, motweets and maybe even the chts links 2.16 icons
thanks these are nice
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Rotate screen and motweets I can do using the standard or closes icon to start with, send me a sample of qik and chts links icons and I will do them.
BTW if you send me any icon I will use it in the template for use were ever you like. We can change the current icons if a better made Icon is available, If possible bigger than 90x90 .png file. Using a jpg is a bit more work to get it ussable.
these could help here i also thought i seen another color icon set "unboxed" but cant seem to find it