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Is there a possibility to edit the default backgrounds (blue, red, black, green Waves). I think its cool that it appears in stuff like the Settings Menu, the SMS App, the Phone and contacts app, the browser and the email app. So I like it better than havin all backgrounds black, but id rather like to use my own wallpaper, maybe a little darker, so that you can read everything.
Does anyone have a clue, which files i need to edit?
Phone is rooted.
You can install an app like GO Sms or similar apps from the GO Series of apps
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bigapplepietart said:
You can install an app like GO Sms or similar apps from the GO Series of apps
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I know, but thats not my point. Id like to use the SE stuff, just dont like the backgrounds that much...
Upload your SemcGenericUxpRes.apk and tell me how dark you want it and ill do it if you would like. Its in system/framework
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good luck trying to edit the apks
i've tried and they wont install
decompiled them edited the png and they wont run anymore
i used a debug program and it turns out it's a certificate error.
at first i thought it was a signature problem but the apks were re-signed by me so i dont know whats wrong
if you figure out how to edit them and get them to re-install let me know....
Hogwarts said:
good luck trying to edit the apks
i've tried and they wont install
decompiled them edited the png and they wont run anymore
i used a debug program and it turns out it's a certificate error.
at first i thought it was a signature problem but the apks were re-signed by me so i dont know whats wrong
if you figure out how to edit them and get them to re-install let me know....
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Dont resign and after recompile copy meta and manifest from original apk
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odst0016 said:
Dont resign and after recompile copy meta and manifest from original apk
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TY master odst, I will try your methods
I'm interested in this too. If you find how to do it please tell us.
arihellmichimich said:
Is there a possibility to edit the default backgrounds (blue, red, black, green Waves). I think its cool that it appears in stuff like the Settings Menu, the SMS App, the Phone and contacts app, the browser and the email app. So I like it better than havin all backgrounds black, but id rather like to use my own wallpaper, maybe a little darker, so that you can read everything.
Does anyone have a clue, which files i need to edit?
Phone is rooted.
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I think you have to edit the Defaulthemes.apk in system/app
HussainQ said:
I think you have to edit the Defaulthemes.apk in system/app
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Great, I found this file and it has the backgrounds of the menus. I extracted it with Winrar and now what I have to do to place the backgrounds I want?
I guess edit it, name it like the old one and put it back in.. I'll try out myself.
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Ok, wont work that way. Need APK Edit (needs APK tool)
http://www.multiupload.com/3XHFLGS8P2
Okay... ApkEdit lets me edit the apk, but when i try to push it to my device, im stuck. I can push other apps though, maybe i cant install system apks. Too bad APKEdit cant simply save the file, that i can install it myself. Anyone got an idea what to do???
Ok, managed to push it to the play. No changes :-(( too much work for nothing.
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Ok, managed to push it to the play. No changes :-(( too much work for nothing.
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"Defaultthemes.apk" is a system app installer. I mean, you have this installer, yes, but you have already installed the old one. So if you only change the apk file it maybe there wont be any direct change unless you uninstall it and reinstall it.
Not sure, but it's the only thing I can supose.
Let's see if we can change the boring backrounds from SE.
Ok, I edited succesfully the .apk file, but as others says, when you go to install it the phone asks if you want to overwrite the files, you click yes and then it says that the file wasn't installed.
Any way to solve this?
I want the background to be pure black.
If anyone can make that for me,it'd be greatly appreciated
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I want the background to be pure black.
If anyone can make that for me,it'd be greatly appreciated
You have to decompile each relevant APK and edit it. The Defaulthemes.apk doesn't affect any app.
Logseman said:
You have to decompile each relevant APK and edit it. The Defaulthemes.apk doesn't affect any app.
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I edited the apk directly with Winrar, without extracting it. But the problem is when you try to install it, first it asks if you want to overwrite the existing data but then it says the app wasn't installed.
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I want the background to be pure black.
If anyone can make that for me,it'd be greatly appreciated
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I want the background to be pure black.
If anyone can make that for me,it'd be greatly appreciated
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simply choose the black Theme... Has a total black background for the apps, the background for the homescreen you can change yourself...
My i9000 has a slight issue in displaying greys and the settings menu and any other app that uses it look awful on my phone.
All I want to know is the location the background is stored so I can change it to an all black background. I've asked this question in many different threads and no one had answered me yet. So many thanks to whoever tells me.
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Vertron said:
My i9000 has a slight issue in displaying greys and the settings menu and any other app that uses it look awful on my phone.
All I want to know is the location the background is stored so I can change it to an all black background. I've asked this question in many different threads and no one had answered me yet. So many thanks to whoever tells me.
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It will most probably be in framework-res.apk in /system/framework/
I'm not sure about ICS, but in my ancient version it's in framework-res.apk
/res/drawable-mdpi/default-wallpaper.png
You may have it in different screen resolutions.
Are you talking about the homescreen background?
You could always just do it the 'old fashioned' way..
Open paint (or similar)
Create a canvas the size of your phone resolution, paint all black. Save as a file and add to your phone. Change background using the menus and pick your black file.
Would probably take less time than pulling, inserting, and pushing framework-res. And you'd have the file on your sd card to re-apply should you do any updates (you'd need to modify framework-res again, unless the rom update didn't require changes and you could flash the old framework-res)
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I'm not sure about ICS, but in my ancient version it's in framework-res.apk
/res/drawable-mdpi/default-wallpaper.png
You may have it in different screen resolutions.
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he wants the background of stuff like settings and all
aqnd said:
Are you talking about the homescreen background?
You could always just do it the 'old fashioned' way..
Open paint (or similar)
Create a canvas the size of your phone resolution, paint all black. Save as a file and add to your phone. Change background using the menus and pick your black file.
Would probably take less time than pulling, inserting, and pushing framework-res. And you'd have the file on your sd card to re-apply should you do any updates (you'd need to modify framework-res again, unless the rom update didn't require changes and you could flash the old framework-res)
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He wants app background, not launcher background
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It will most probably be in framework-res.apk in /system/framework/
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Yeah I think it's in here somewhere. Now I've just got to find the image. Thanks
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Oh! Then what you need is in /system/framework/framework-res.apk,
but the part you want is in /res/values/styles.xml
That has all the default theme, "Theme".
The theme for settings inherits off that, maybe "Theme.Dialog"
All of that references specific style elements and colors in /res/values/colors.xml
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Oh! Then what you need is in /system/framework/framework-res.apk,
but the part you want is in /res/values/styles.xml
That has all the default theme, "Theme".
The theme for settings inherits off that, maybe "Theme.Dialog"
All of that references specific style elements and colors in /res/values/colors.xml
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I've looked in /res but there is no values folder for some reason. Where else could it be?
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Vertron said:
I've looked in /res but there is no values folder for some reason. Where else could it be?
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Decompile framework-res.apk using apktool then open the decompiled folder.
In res/drawable, most of the background XMLs are stored. Search for one that holds the background details. However, it won't be easy. I suggest u ask a recognized themer to help u, or use the UOT kitchen
Ok I've found the png file. It's in res/drawable-nodpi/background_holo_dark.png
An older version of the rom I'm using had an all black image, so I'll use that png file to replace the current one.
Now do I have to simply change the image to the all black one or is out more complicated than that?
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I've also found the xml in;
res/drawable/activated_background_holo_dark.xml
Will changing the line <item state_activated="true" to <item state_activated="false" disable the png file, forcing it to change to all black?
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Now that u know where it is, take a black PNG and add it to the archive of framework-res so that u wont have to recompile and sign the apk. Just make sure u get the correct folder.
And don't touch the XML. Just replace the png
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Now that u know where it is, take a black PNG and add it to the archive of framework-res so that u wont have to recompile and sign the apk. Just make sure u get the correct folder.
And don't touch the XML. Just replace the png
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How do I add it to the archive of framework-res.apk? I assume you have to copy the apk to a PC and add it by winzip or something? I'm using root explorer to view it atm.
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How do I add it to the archive of framework-res.apk? I assume you have to copy the apk to a PC and add it by winzip or something? I'm using root explorer to view it atm.
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Yes. Do it by winRAR or Winzip
How do I put the modified framework-res.apk back into system/framework? I don't think I can just overwrite it using root explorer.
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How do I put the modified framework-res.apk back into system/framework? I don't think I can just overwrite it using root explorer.
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U can overwrite it using root explorer. However I use adb.
Use this command in adb
adb push C:\framework-res.apk /system/framework/
Assuming ur modified framework is in C:\
I know it's a bit late, but I finally managed to do it. The hardest thing was creating an update.zip to apply the change.
You could have just pushed it with adb.....
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Or used some one else's flashable zip and just removed the custom content and put yours in
AshtonTS said:
You could have just pushed it with adb.....
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Or used some one else's flashable zip and just removed the custom content and put yours in
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I tried that on a theme update.zip for my rom, it wouldn't let me edit the contents of the zip for some reason.
I used root explorer rather than adb and the phone rebooted straight away and wouldn't get past the boot screen...
I am starting a list of stock Verizon Note 4 complete APK's with all QMG, WEBP & ASET images converted to PNG's for your themeing enjoyment!!! These are also Deodexed and Zip Aligned.
Downloads:
SystemUI.apk
framework-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
ClockPackage.apk
InCallUI.apk
SamsungIME.apk
SecCalculator2.apk
SecContacts_Note_USA.apk
SecEmail_K.apk
SPlanner.apk
SecMms_Cherry.apk
Do you have the boot animation?
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This is for the DE phone?
When you say boot animation. What are you looking for?
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These converted system apk's will work with retail or DE. But you will need root first.
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Hey EMS,
How did you manage to get the files to recompile with the .9's?
Mine wont recompile if I use the conversion tool unless I rename all of the .9.png files.
9 png's
tdunham said:
Hey EMS,
How did you manage to get the files to recompile with the .9's?
Mine wont recompile if I use the conversion tool unless I rename all of the .9.png files.
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I use a program called Batch Photo and run all png images through it before I build. I copy the pngs to the program, then I add the filter HUE. I set the values all to zero and run the batch. It cleans up any 9 png problems.
Works every time!!
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When you say boot animation. What are you looking for?
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Im looking for the files to overwrite mine so I can have Verizon when I boot up.
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Stock Verizon Note 4 Bootanimation
charlieb620 said:
Im looking for the files to overwrite mine so I can have Verizon when I boot up.
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Here is the Verizon Note 4 stock bootanimation zip: http://d-h.st/Dlr
I assume this it what you want?
Nevermind Question
I got it all figured out, dude thanks for converting all these, I do know how to do the conversions if you ever need help with picconv....I uploaded a modded SecMms_Cherry.apk in your ROM forum with modified text bubble colors and additionally the preview bubbles to match
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EMSpilot said:
I use a program called Batch Photo and run all png images through it before I build. I copy the pngs to the program, then I add the filter HUE. I set the values all to zero and run the batch. It cleans up any 9 png problems.
Works every time!!
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So what values are you setting that keeps these .9.png's clean, I would like to test that out, if i edit the .9s in photoship, could I then run it through batch photo to repair the file? I have to rename the .9 to just png to import into photo shop and thats a pain in the ass
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Nevermind Question
I got it all figured out, dude thanks for converting all these, I do know how to do the conversions if you ever need help with picconv....I uploaded a modded SecMms_Cherry.apk in your ROM forum with modified text bubble colors and additionally the preview bubbles to match
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So what values are you setting that keeps these .9.png's clean, I would like to test that out, if i edit the .9s in photoship, could I then run it through batch photo to repair the file? I have to rename the .9 to just png to import into photo shop and thats a pain in the ass
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drag png's to batch photo first page. Click next. Then click add filter and choose HUE leave ll values at zero. Click next and select use original folder for output. Then click process. That's it!!
We lucked out on the Galaxy S5.
We have an Android L leak and it still retains the png's.
So even if they decide to compress the final version, we've already gotten a head start.
What are you using to convert these to png then to deodex and zip align? I would like to also work on a bootanimation.qmg and I am not sure how to extract the pngs from the qmg as well as the desc.txt to get the proper frames...any help if you don't mind
You ^^^ back of the bus. It's not polite to ask for updates.
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You ^^^ back of the bus. It's not polite to ask for updates.
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Who asked for an update?
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Who asked for an update?
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Sorry about that. Somehow I responded to the wrong thread. My apologies.
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Sorry about that. Somehow I responded to the wrong thread. My apologies.
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no problem man
EMSpilot said:
These converted system apk's will work with retail or DE. But you will need root first.
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Hi all friends!
Help me with wbp format i trying everything but cant make transparent background to this format what i should do?
Thx
Breakcore_Rush said:
Hi all friends!
Help me with wbp format i trying everything but cant make transparent background to this format what i should do?
Thx
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Have you tried converting the file you want to alter to png first?
Requires deleting the original wpb file, inserting the converted one and recompiling the apk so it recognizes the png too.
tdunham said:
Have you tried converting the file you want to alter to png first?
Requires deleting the original wpb file, inserting the converted one and recompiling the apk so it recognizes the png too.
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Thx mate for fast reply i will try.
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yes its works I have no words to express my gratitude to you thanks=))!
Just wondering if its possible to just apply a part of a theme rather than the whole package? Like just the icons, or just the AOD?
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Unfortunately, no. It's been this way since Samsung started offering themes, and so far no solution has been found
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On a ported ROM for note 3 I used to uninstall the custom icons of the theme using the titanium backup Pro and used unicon to apply custom icons from the play store.
See how u can work with this info for your own convenience.
There is a way but you must know how to use apktool and have knowledge of what goes where. If unpack a theme store theme you will be able to say swap the lockscreen apk for another themes.
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You can in fact disable parts of themes if you have root. For example if you want to keep stock keyboard theme and everything else be black, you need to find the apk for that portion of the theme and delete it after the complete them has been installed and reboot. Freezing them won't work.
You can use this tutorial to find the part of the theme that you do not want to apply. Hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/guide-samsung-touchwiz-themes-default-t3348745
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You can use this tutorial to find the part of the theme that you do not want to apply. Hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/guide-samsung-touchwiz-themes-default-t3348745
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WORKED! thanks a lot I'll try copy the name of different theme appicon file and see if it will apply on the changed one!
Solid Eye said:
WORKED! thanks a lot I'll try copy the name of different theme appicon file and see if it will apply on the changed one!
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You can replace the icons for any app inside a theme without root. I mean the ones which are already in such theme. You don't even need a PC!
I have just moved to the s7 edge and I am temporarily unrooted and it took me something like 5 minutes to figure how to do it lol!
Apk extractor plus apk editor (the second one is a paid app) and the trick is done. Just extract the theme you need and replace the icons inside with your favorite ones. Just remember that png files must be renamed to qmg (just renamed, not converted). Recompile and install. Apply another theme and then apply the one you have just modded, that's all!
Weird nobody has shared a guide yet. If any of you appreciates it, I can share a detailed how to.
Apk editor is not compulsory, but it is one of the few paid apps I bought.
lucaoldb said:
You can replace the icons for any app inside a theme without root. I mean the ones which are already in such theme. You don't even need a PC!
I have just moved to the s7 edge and I am temporarily unrooted and it took me something like 5 minutes to figure how to do it lol!
Apk extractor plus apk editor (the second one is a paid app) and the trick is done. Just extract the theme you need and replace the icons inside with your favorite ones. Just remember that png files must be renamed to qmg (just renamed, not converted). Recompile and install. Apply another theme and then apply the one you have just modded, that's all!
Weird nobody has shared a guide yet. If any of you appreciates it, I can share a detailed how to.
Apk editor is not compulsory, but it is one of the few paid apps I bought.
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Please do share that how to! In sure many would use it.
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mahdibassam said:
Please do share that how to! In sure many would use it.
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Ok, I will share the how to in the next days
lucaoldb said:
You can replace the icons for any app inside a theme without root. I mean the ones which are already in such theme. You don't even need a PC!
I have just moved to the s7 edge and I am temporarily unrooted and it took me something like 5 minutes to figure how to do it lol!
Apk extractor plus apk editor (the second one is a paid app) and the trick is done. Just extract the theme you need and replace the icons inside with your favorite ones. Just remember that png files must be renamed to qmg (just renamed, not converted). Recompile and install. Apply another theme and then apply the one you have just modded, that's all!
Weird nobody has shared a guide yet. If any of you appreciates it, I can share a detailed how to.
Apk editor is not compulsory, but it is one of the few paid apps I bought.
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I didn't need a PC nor two apps either, I'm already rooted
why you quoting me again? I'm lost
Solid Eye said:
I didn't need a PC nor two apps either, I'm already rooted
why you quoting me again? I'm lost
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Sorry
Easy : if you want for example not the icons of the theme : use ''Debloater'' search it on xda, kill ''Theme ... apicon'' and on your phone you can now see it in app, uninstall, reapply theme and that's all ^^
Hey bro have you managed to make the tutorial? As the previous poster said... Many would like to do the same. For example I'm looking for a way to rip icon pack from touchwiz theme. I don't know how.
The theme is called Grey_abstraction from guy called Alex pie. I like the theme but I love the icons but he does not have it in the theme store. Would you know how to do that?
I'm NOT rooted
While theme store is still empty, is there a way to download manually some theme for Galaxy S7 running last 7.0 beta?
Would also be interested in this. I saved the Material Dark theme with titanium backup but I can only apply it as a demo (seems to be a paid theme now?). Maybe someone can upload the Android N theme. It was super clean and also had all the N stock sounds.
Installing the APKs will work, but it only gives you the trial version of the theme, so you have to disable the theme store with a disabler to prevent it from switching back after 5 minutes. If you do find out where to find the themes to download, please let me know. I extracted the APKs for the material design theme from my mother's S6, but I'd really like a few more.
I really interested in a dark theme, where i can find it?
renton82 said:
I really interested in a dark theme, where i can find it?
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I took it directly from the Titanium backup folder. Let me know if it works.
Are you rooted btw? Might need to restore it with Titanium backup, not sure...
http://www77.zippyshare.com/v/2se8BZOT/file.html
All files from titaniumbackup regarding Material theme: http://www14.zippyshare.com/v/JT9sXBtg/file.html
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JazzaYWB said:
Installing the APKs will work, but it only gives you the trial version of the theme, so you have to disable the theme store with a disabler to prevent it from switching back after 5 minutes. If you do find out where to find the themes to download, please let me know. I extracted the APKs for the material design theme from my mother's S6, but I'd really like a few more.
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If you have root and root explorer you can also follow these steps. Worked for me.
How to install:
1. Start root browser or your preferred file manager
2. Go to /data/overlays/jsonfiles and move com.YOURTHEME.json from trialjson to userjson.
3. Delete the /data/overlays/preferences folder
4. Restart your phone
Here's another simple theme that works, but if you're not rooted you'll have to disable the 2 theme store apps to make it permanent.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/themes/simple-flat-style-theme-root-to-rid-t3497843
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Ok, so I just found out that if you've already downloaded or paid for a theme, it will actually let you download and install it!! The trick is that you need to find a link to the theme somewhere... I just downloaded 2 themes from KENDI and MINU that I've already bought and they worked perfectly! If you can get someone to send you a link to a theme you want, you will be able to use it.
Just found the link but i have galaxy S7 since friday and i have never bought a theme before...
Heare are some grace ux themes ITS TRAIL VERSION it means that you need a disabler for the theme to work.
Erm btw you could get debloater for it to work
That what i do, if u need debloater just GOOGLE
Hope this helps give a tumb up if it helps.
I have no root but I have package disabler, is enough for keep the theme on? What should I disable?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/themes/theme-store-links-7-0-nougat-wip-t3498534
check this link from the s7 edge forum no need of root or any package disabler!
manderspaul said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/themes/theme-store-links-7-0-nougat-wip-t3498534
check this link from the s7 edge forum no need of root or any package disabler!
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Links don't work...
Sadly, no method that was described worked for me. But hey, its beta so its okay if things do not work for everyone/all the time.
renton82 said:
Links don't work...
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they do work for me downloaded several themes from that link
renton82 said:
I have no root but I have package disabler, is enough for keep the theme on? What should I disable?
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Try using this tool and disable theme releated apks
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-remove-bloatware-from-your-android-device-xda-tv/
honghongleong said:
Try using this tool and disable theme releated apks
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-remove-bloatware-from-your-android-device-xda-tv/
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Which apks have i to disable?
Like got samsung.theme.apk sonething like that
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Just disable .themes apk
disabling apk theme not working with nougat
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