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[MOD] Semi-Transparent App Drawer / Shortcuts Background

This is another change I ended up with by accident, when working on the text-less icons for the app drawer. This is based off of Fresh 2.1.2, but should work with any Sprint based 2.1 ROM.
I originally discarded it, but thought it might be cool to, in addition to changing the color of the app drawer & add shortcuts background from solid black to some other color (gray in this mod), to also make the background semi-transparent, so that your wallpaper shows through, and this is the end product.
XML MetaMorph Control File <--- Apply using the latest MetaMorph Application
THM MetaMorph Control File <--- Apply using any older MetaMorph Application
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Meh, im sure someone will bust a nut over it.

VinceOB said:
Meh, im sure someone will bust a nut over it.
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He's Alive! He's Alive .

JsChiSurf said:
He's Alive! He's Alive .
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?? I dont get it...

VinceOB said:
?? I dont get it...
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Haven't seen you around here lately, except to point out if someone posts in the wrong section...

JsChiSurf said:
Haven't seen you around here lately, except to point out if someone posts in the wrong section...
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LOL Yea, im pretty much done with the Hero.

VinceOB said:
LOL Yea, im pretty much done with the Hero.
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Don't tell me you went to the dark side (Evo), it's getting lonely around here...

JsChiSurf said:
Don't tell me you went to the dark side (Evo), it's getting lonely around here...
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I will be eventually.

This looks pretty cool, will be trying it tomorrow.

JsChiSurf said:
This is another change I ended up with by accident, when working on the text-less icons for the app drawer.
I originally discarded it, but thought it might be cool to, in addition to changing the color of the app drawer & add shortcuts background from solid black to some other color (gray in this mod), to also make the background semi-transparent, so that your wallpaper shows through, and this is the end product.
I don't know, I thought it was kind of cool / different, thoughts? Anyone interested in this?
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I like it because it is different - what Roms will it run on?

This should work on most Sprint-based ROMs.
It is really starting to grow on me. Here's an example using a photo type wallpaper background where you get a better sense for the "transparent factor".
It is something, I think, that looks better in real-life, as opposed to screen captures. I'll probably post a MetaMorph tomorrow.

JsChiSurf said:
This should work on most Sprint-based ROMs.
It is really starting to grow on me. Here's an example using a photo type wallpaper background where you get a better sense for the "transparent factor".
It is something, I think, that looks better in real-life, as opposed to screen captures. I'll probably post a MetaMorph tomorrow.
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I know this is off-topic, but how did you get the inverted notification bar? I've searched everywhere for a flashable update/MM for it.

raphifix said:
I know this is off-topic, but how did you get the inverted notification bar? I've searched everywhere for a flashable update/MM for it.
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It's right under your nose. Check the link in my sig, lol.

First post has been updated with MetaMorph control files for applying this change.
It has really grown on me and I am liking it very much. It is not too dissimilar to the semi-transparent notification menu we've grown accustomed to. Give it a shot and let me know what you think.
As mentioned above, I think it looks really nice when you have a photo style wallpaper.

Added this Mod!!! I have been looking for a transparent app background for a while. You also went the extra distance and did the same thing to the shortcuts background. Just wanted to say thank you for this and it worked for fresh 2.0d. The only thing that I had to do is re-add all the widgets on my screen after the update. Thanks man keep the updates coming!

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Added this Mod!!! I have been looking for a transparent app background for a while. You also went the extra distance and did the same thing to the shortcuts background. Just wanted to say thank you for this and it worked for fresh 2.0d. The only thing that I had to do is re-add all the widgets on my screen after the update. Thanks man keep the updates coming!
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Glad you like it. I've grown quite fond of this after having it on my phone for a few days.

Great MOD...THanks!!

Hope u don't mind but I added this to my rom but changed the color to blue instead of gray

Papa Smurf151 said:
Hope u don't mind but I added this to my rom but changed the color to blue instead of gray
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Of course I don't mind. I put it out for other to use / incorporate as they wish.

Mmm... reminds me of my Palm Pre. I like it

Fear's Manila 2.5 (2.6) Mod's

Hi all! In this thread you can ask me to make any custom graphics you want for manila.
I can also modify taskbars and WM themes.
Please post screenshots and point what you want to change, because sometimes it is difficult to understand what you are writing about.
I don't allow you to post my work on other sites (especially on 4pda.ru) or use it in your own mods.
And don't post your work in this thread. If you want to do this - ask my permission.​

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It's very stable and I tried it on manila versions from 2012 to 2018.
I made this theme 6 months ago and since then I am developing it. So I think you will enjoy it.
Theme contains more than 1000 graphical files. I took some graphics from android taskbar (Dark Ninja's) and slider is based on blackslide.cab (found on xda, sorry, but I don't remember the author), all other graphics were made by myself.
Warning - don't post this theme or parts of it on other sites.
Installation: Turn off manila and install cab for your CHT version (if you use it) and than install main cab
Main cab
Post theme reviews.

thanx fear, thats really nice of you. i'll have a think. i would LOVE a naruto theme so much! just a question of how best to implement the idea. on page 718+ of the leo today screen post people are discussing changing the mail background on the email tab ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582619&page=720 ).would you be able to make a naruto style scroll to put in that place please? i've attached 2 images as reference. that alone would make a huge difference towards making the phone look naruto themed.
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wow thats cool!
i would really love a metal gear solid theme!

redsun81 said:
wow thats cool!
i would really love a metal gear solid theme!
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People, am sorry, but no themes. to make a theme, you need to change 1000 graphical files - I made only 1 theme and it was horrible.
Any manila changes - you are welcome, but full theme - too much work.

hi fear
i'd like to have a background for the sms tab.
i could be an envelope like in the email tab, or just a black/grey shape like in calendar tab. it's the only tab because of i cant use bright background images...
i'm on manila 2.5.20121412 xannytech 2.3..
is this possible?

ok
I have a request, can you change the font colour on the mail tab (at the top of the page, MAIL in big letters) to light green?

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Any manila changes - you are welcome, but full theme - too much work.
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hey fear. no stress, i completely understand. im just working on a general naruto look. as i said, that one mail background manila file would make a HUGE difference in itself. if you have the time i would be very greatful. im making a slider myself using hdwall, and thanx to cht i can skin the taskbars myself too, and thats pretty much all i need
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I have a request, can you change the font colour on the mail tab (at the top of the page, MAIL in big letters) to light green?
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If I find solution, I will post it
hi fear
i'd like to have a background for the sms tab.
i could be an envelope like in the email tab, or just a black/grey shape like in calendar tab. it's the only tab because of i cant use bright background images...
i'm on manila 2.5.20121412 xannytech 2.3..
is this possible?
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Everything is possible, but I can't do this.

When looking at the text tab in sense, show the contact pic!!
We get the name and text, but the contact pic would be cool

D_Mon88
Now you need to change font's color.
Any other requests?

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D_Mon88
Now you need to change font's color.
Any other requests?
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WOW! thankyou fear,its amazing! and thanx for cabbing it too. its not quite what i meant but it looks REALLY good anyway. i'll let you make someone else's phone look great for now, but if you dont get any requests soon i'm sure i'll think of something
thanx again. i'll post a screen very soon.
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hi fear. if you aren't busy and its not too much work would you be able to turn this into a mail background for me? just to have a look. this is the kind of thing i had in mind.
also if anyone likes it and feels like tidying it up that'd be amazing - i made it with ms paint so its pretty poor! any naruto fans out there feel free to use it too obv.
thanx in advance.
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edit: also made these scrolls to use with cht as a softkey bar. its just another paint job, but it looks ok(ish). help yourselves
(i hope you dont mind fear, i know this is your thread. i'll remove this post again if you want me to)

finished. OK?
ps. I post default manila graphic - you can modify it.

cooooooool. thanx fear, you're a legend! that looks great. i hope i didnt seem ungrateful for your first one. i really am and it looks fantastic. just had an idea in mind and thought i'd experiment a little since you've so kindly offered to help people out. i'd love to be able to do it myself though.
but how does it work? i cant open the manila file with any of my image editors. i thought they are meant to be png format?
if its very complicated and you dont have time to explain please just post a cab for the background i sent, my painting isnt perfect, but i'd be VERY happy with it.
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D_Mon88
put this file in folder "windows" and enjoy
ps. or install cab

thankyou so much. i meant editing, but dont worry about it, i'll do some research and figure it out. have a nice evening

D_Mon88
to edit you need to use special program. You can modify this .png and post it hear and I will make it suitable for manila.

First of all much respect and big thanks.
I posted my shortcuts screen and the CAB I'm using for the frames.
My problem is: when I use bright wallpapers the shurtcuts have a black background. I'd like to have this black square removed.
It would be great if you could make this possible.
Thank you in advance.

aha ok, i see what you meant now. thankyou, thats very nice of you. if it doesnt bother you i might give it another try soon. things dont quite line up on this one because i used a tape measure on the screen and tried to calculate the pixel dimensions and ratios.lol. still, im very happy for now. thanx again

[THEME] ArtistikkEvo v1

A little while back I posted this theme and got a lot of pm's and request for it so I figured it would be easier to just do a thread.
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Here's Mine:
When you click the page "titles" up top you get this:
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Ok. Here are all the icons for this.
http://www.mediafire.com/?t1oc5n1libbglan
And here are a couple wallpapers done with the overlay. Don't mind the right edge of some, it won't show up when you set it. Make sure you disable wallpaper scrolling with LauncherPro and set it to 5 icon rows.
http://www.mediafire.com/?kkiq25z988lv37v
Now, to set this up, you will need Desktop Visualizer, Smart Shortcuts (if you want the "folder" popups when you click the page name), and LauncherProPlus to resize the big icons unless you use a smaller size which might not look as good. Use DV to set the shortcuts as widgets. All of them are sized 2x1 except the big one. Set the big one first otherwise you won't have room in the end before resizing.
Edit: Forgot to post the dock earlier. It's a slightly modified version of the Weiss dock.
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The font is "English".
Edit 9/16/10: The images are now hosted on my dropbox account. Figured it would be easier than constantly zipping these up. Added a few new wallpapers and icon colors. http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/10931401/3/Android/Themes/ArtistikkEvoV1?h=b51619
I will do doing some different colors, and taking requests for icons although I did include a .psd template for those who can do their own. It does take some time to do so feel free to donate. Others have already offered.

This makes me happy....
Thanks.

Awesome, thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7865288&postcount=393
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This looks amazing. Kinda reminds me of some of the more complex themes for the iphone. I will def be trying this out.Thanks.

It's not exactly my taste, but that is a very elegant beautiful theme. nicely done!

Wait how did you make it so that when you click the titles like Game, Apps, etc, a list of them pops up?

Thank you so much for this! I have been waiting so patiently for this!!!

BigWorldJust said:
Wait how did you make it so that when you click the titles like Game, Apps, etc, a list of them pops up?
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When setting the shortcut action with DV, click on other, scroll to Smart Shortcuts, then pick which group you want to pop up.

Is there any way to get some more detail about set up? I've never used some of these apps. Sorry for being so new to this.

love your work man! Thanks for the contribution. Will donate soon. let me know if you need any help making the icons. I know it can be time consuming work.

This is the most well put together and complete theme i have seen. form meet function... very impressive

IM having problems getting 4 icons in the right bar as shown in the op. How do i get 4 icons I can only seem to get 3

aaron130 said:
IM having problems getting 4 icons in the right bar as shown in the op. How do i get 4 icons I can only seem to get 3
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Oooh sorry, you have to set it to 5 icon rows in the advanced settings.

This would be really cool in light pink. I would definitely be willing to donate for one.
Sent From a Pretty Place =]

barbiedollish said:
This would be really cool in light pink. I would definitely be willing to donate for one.
Sent From a Pretty Place =]
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Ill take a UNC Tar Heel blue or even a dark blue or white. N im willing to donate also.

Same wallpaper?

I like the wallpaper esp for the UNC colors. But watever u go wit ill be trying it out n donating.

Can you upload a template for the Words - like the home and social. I want to change those around but still use your theme.
Thanks!

jedwardmiller said:
Can you upload a template for the Words - like the home and social. I want to change those around but still use your theme.
Thanks!
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Updated the first post with it.

[REQUEST] Black wallpaper with green android alien

Hey everyone, after literally a couple hours of searching i've been unable to find what im looking for. A pure black wallpaper with the little green android alien in the middle. A small one not a big one that shows up on all screens of my phone. I've found plenty CLOSE to what I want but they always have some grey/white in them. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

If you link me the ones you want, I can tweak them and/or remove those lines.
cheers

This one is probably the most ideal I could find right now. I was unable to locate all the ones I had come across because a) it was done over the past few days on my phone and computer, and b) because some of them were located inside of apps from the market.
And thanks for your help, I really do appreciate it. I'm sure I could figure it out myself, but I have only ms paint, and I'm sure someone with some basic skills could do this in about 10 minutes.
Thanks again!
Edit- I can't post links as i'm too new to this forum! I Will try to pm you!

ok, so with this:
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what is the problem? what should I do in it?
BTW, a good looking image takes more or about half hour. Or if one is a talent(like my bro), it could take less than 10 mins. muhaha
okay, got it. I'm on it now, just wait a little

Hey sorry for the delay, unfortunately it seems this was a poor wallpaper to provide as the resolution is terrible. Had the resolution not been terrible i would have just wanted the green alien without white fade behind it, instead just solid black. I'll look for another example.

Here's a tweak I did to a 3d Andy original background was brushed metal tweaked it to black and shrinked the android a bit. Another but quick paste job to black background with standard Andy logo.

Wow perfect, the one on the right seems to be what i was looking for. One issue though, I opened the link on my phone, long pressed and set as wallpaper, went to my home screen and I see Z's trollface android homescreen from his freex10 rom looking at me, was kind of funny actually but im not sure how to fix it.
Obviously I should have tried saving it then setting as wallpaper before I posted, as it ended up working. Thanks!

ryannn said:
Wow perfect, the one on the right seems to be what i was looking for. One issue though, I opened the link on my phone, long pressed and set as wallpaper, went to my home screen and I see Z's trollface android homescreen from his freex10 rom looking at me, was kind of funny actually but im not sure how to fix it.
Obviously I should have tried saving it then setting as wallpaper before I posted, as it ended up working. Thanks!
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No problem glad it works for ya.

Is this fit your theme? I can tweak it a little more if you want
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changes made:
-sampled from the original image
-totally removed the glow
-changed the mirrored letters' color to green
-a little moar darker green on the droid
Do you want me to do something on this?

found something HERE

Adolf1994 said:
Is this fit your theme? I can tweak it a little more if you want
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changes made:
-sampled from the original image
-totally removed the glow
-changed the mirrored letters' color to green
-a little moar darker green on the droid
Do you want me to do something on this?
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Wow Adolf, that's amazing man! It's better than what I had imagined!
And for the other image, I'm not going to harass you to edit another image for me.....but.... if you find yourself bored feel free haha. I'd really like to see what you could do with it!
Again thanks a million. And thank you to everyone else for your input, I appreciate it!

Adolf1994 said:
Is this fit your theme? I can tweak it a little more if you want
Image
changes made:
-sampled from the original image
-totally removed the glow
-changed the mirrored letters' color to green
-a little moar darker green on the droid
Do you want me to do something on this?
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Looks good bro!

if one ask me for something and give me instructions what to do, I always make some nice thing out of it
and yeah, this happens to me all the time
btw, thanks for your thanks

[Theme] SteamPunkish theme, initial release. Feedback Requested

Alright ladies and gentlemen, I have spent many a sleepless night working on this and it is a few boredom filled days away from initial release, but far from completion. I am looking for feedback! If you don't like something, tell me and I'll look into it.
This started out being a Steampunk theme, and I think keeps the basics of it, but is not full out Steampunk.
It will be for most roms using the VillainTheme system, not theme chooser. There will not be a battery % displayed in the status bar, just the images as normal.
BEFORE YOU POST, CHECK THE SECOND POST FOR THINGS I'M CURRENTLY TRYING TO FIX / EDIT.
Pay no attention to the LauncherPro dock and icons at the bottom and let us begin...
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Coming as soon as I dig up my long list.
If you like what I do, all I ask is you hit the thanks button.
Downloads
SteamPunk Initial release, still a lot of work to do. Flashable, should work with most 2.3.x roms.
Random Wallpapers that I think go with the theme.
Market Link to a free LWP that looks ok.
Thanks goes to bmann_420 for hosting over at SuperCentral.net. If you want to donate to someone, contact and donate to him since he is letting me use server space for free.

Things I'm trying to fix​Image #1
Make the on / off icons bigger. Also some of the on / off buttons are not made yet, I forgot about those
Image #3
The USB stick is colored when you mount your SD card.
Image #4
Same as #1, maybe make the background more see through.
Image #5
Add a background image to the dialer. Probably leather.
Working with Mister Hat to make another dialer.
Image #6
Align icons
Image #7
Align icons
Image 8
This image is to show you the change to the desk clock, I don't like the time bars.
Misc
Also changed a couple of icons. What do you guys think; change them automatically or let you change them using adw or whatever?
Code:
8/23/11 Uploaded initial test release.

Suggestions so far:
Rounded corners on tabs.
Get rid of antique phone icons.

The maindock area reminds me of starcraft

Antique phones
I don't dig the antique phone icons, especially the grey one used in image #5 for the phone tab / dialer.
Also, I think you should make rounded corner tabs instead of black/white gradient.
Looking forward to it.

Yeah I agree, I loved the colorized theme.. this one would be something I'd rock in my late 60's.
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zzz159 said:
I don't dig the antique phone icons, especially the grey one used in image #5 for the phone tab / dialer.
Also, I think you should make rounded corner tabs instead of black/white gradient.
Looking forward to it.
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It's greyed out because that tab is selected. Also this pic was taken early, it's not b&w gradient, it's all tan. I'll add new photos in the morning.
Also I'll look into the rounded corners. Don't know how to do that yet....
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wewoapsiak, If you need anything designed I'm super handy in photoshop and do graphic design in my free time.

Previews aren't showing up for me.
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It looks very nice....keep it up
Is this theme working on Lg O2X?
Thanks

FatalityBoyZahy said:
Previews aren't showing up for me.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
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Weird...They're there, I promise!
erni83 said:
It looks very nice....keep it up
Is this theme working on Lg O2X?
Thanks
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Thanks. I actually have considered setting this to the side since there has been so little feedback.
But when I get it done it will work for most roms, G2x and O2x.

Mister Hat said:
wewoapsiak, If you need anything designed I'm super handy in photoshop and do graphic design in my free time.
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Sweet man! Right now I can't think of anything, but if you are inspired to make anything, standard icons (I don't plan on theming app icons), or whatever. Let me know and I'll throw them in.

Keep up the good work...
I"m also looking into what files draw that button bar at the top of the contacts dialer. I couldn't find it by just looking at the .9.pngs, so next I"ll dig through the xml and find what drawables in calls to make that.
I'm getting the feeling that it may be in framework-res, though...if I find it, I'll share with ya.

It is in framework-res, I can't remember the names off the top of my head, something tab selected and unselected. Thanks man.
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It looks like it's the tab_focused .9's in framework...if you change the shape of that, you'd have to know what else uses that drawable.
However, there is tab_pressed_bottom and such, in Contacts that will dictate a colored bar underneath your tabs when one is pressed.

I didnt' have much success changing the shape of the tabs...I mean, I can change the shape of them, but it just didn't look as good as I had hoped.
So what I did instead on mine, was made the tabs transparent...and then layered up the icons how I wanted them to look. That way, I can make the tab look any way I want.
Here's an example. I am toying around with the idea of making a rounded corner red border to each tab, something like what I attached.
I didn't mean to hijack your thread, I'm just hoping to be nearly as helpful to you as you were to me in the past.

It'd be pretty sweet to use this in the dialer.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3957524793_cabbf8da6e.jpg)

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I'll be watching this one, it looks great!
I can't wait to try it out with Weapon.

Dude soo much information! This is gonna rock when it's complete.
Sent from my G2x Digital Ghost Werks.....XDA app style.

Mister Hat said:
It'd be pretty sweet to use this in the dialer.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3957524793_cabbf8da6e.jpg)
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That would be cool. If you want to put those icons together, I'll make it an add on for the theme. I like the buttons I have because of the background I've set up, but I'm not above making other people happy