Best theme for nonrooted users?(original launcher) - Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

Hey guys!
I wanna ask advice cause im out of inspiration or rather gave up...
Currently the most "normal" theme I found is "blak ui" in the samsung themes, with that the lockscreen clock is normal [(not that retard ones like top hours bellow minutes) well if I set a different wallpaper as lockscreen it changes back to retard one ]
It all would be good, but no since there are a lot of icons, are not included in icon packs (on samsung themes) idk about you guys but, I either want a square icons or rounded ones when mix its annoy me...
Oh, and maybe cause im stupid, but I dont want to use Nova or any launcher (since my old memories from >2014 made me hate launchers) and i also love the orignal launcher...
You guys have some theme or any solution for my problem? (i saw you can make themes with samsung theme maker but u need to be a developer and I dont think they make everyone to developer)
Thanks for answers, and sorry for my grammar, one day ill learn
ps: would like something like this
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ia0uJsycZRU/maxresdefault.jpg
square/dark ones
ps2: Also wondering in android there arent function liks "date and clock icons are changeing ? eg date icon would show the current date etc)

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Several questions / problems

Hello together,
I'm playing around with all these apps, themes, roms since 2 days and I already changed a lot of things which are nice, but there are still some things which are bugging me and I can't find a solution for them. it would be really nice if you could help!!
I have installed MaxManila 2.5 V3.0 and the DKBlack theme and several other little stuff.
So now the problem is:
1. that my digital clock has a transparent background, is it possible to change this back to a white or something else? just transparant doesn't look so good in my opinion.
2. The icons on my home tab for the shortcuts are the old ones, how can I change them to new ones which I've downloaded and which are already working in the main menu?
3. Maxmanila produced a crazy flame background for me which is already not correctly centered I think, so at my phone the background is already zoomed in, so its not very sharp. Also I haven't found a way to change the background because it doesn't work with the normal menu. I don't want to stick with the flame bg
4. The Maxmanila Links for Last call,, calender etc. don't make any sense in my opinion, I mean I still have the same links at the bottom, so how can I remove them or replace them by something more useful, like a birthday reminder or something like that?
I think thats it for the moment.
THX for any help!!
Hm...is MaxManila really for HTC HD2?? I mean I realized that they don't have the normal HD2 menu at the bottom? I want to keep that, but now it makes sense that they installed this 4 icons for calender under the clock.
So is Maxmanila really for HD2 or is Cookies Home tab the better choice? Is there a way to change the clock also with the cookies home tab?
THX for any responses!!

Lockscreen Icons

I'm surprised that I do not see one single thread set aside for lockscreen icons. I've seen cabs to change the entire look and location of the lockscreen icon and clock but not just for the single lockscreen icon.. I'm no braniac so i'm asking you guys on here if you can place some very nice icons or cab files up on here. I'm thristy to change this default crap on my phone.
there are some...but it will require some searching on your part... lol.. sorry i honestly don't know which threads i saw them in... but they are floating around hthe theme and apps section.. probably within first 5 pages... yea I'd tell you exactly but i forgot... just letting you know that they are already available...
just the single lock icon...
I already asked there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674255&highlight=lockscreen
It's amazing how that many people are willing to do customised clocks but no one is offering customised lockscreens .

[Q] Newb: ADW not updating icons with theme

<fluff>Hi, Newb here. Since I watched the video, I hate myself, and I now know that you all hate me too. Made a major leap from a Samsung A886 (an...ahem..."differently abled" phone) to the SGII about 10 days ago. Currently swapping back/forth between Go Launcher EX and ADW EX after trying every other launcher available. </fluff>
Every time I switch to a different theme in ADW only some of the icons are updated to reflect the new theme, most retain the style of the previous theme and it requires a manual changing of the icons. Any idea what's causing this? Common issue to be lived with?
I searched, but wasn't able to find a specific enough reference.
Are you sure the themes you are trying actually include new icons for all the apps you have?
The one i use has 900+ icons in the pack but i still have to make my own for 5 of the apps that i use.
In most cases there is an existing icon in the new theme; sometimes a couple of different options. Could it be related to what the application is referred to as in the phone, vs the theme?
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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[Q][Port Iphone lookalike ROM?]

Would it be possible for someone, maybe J.YDaddy, to port this ROM to the XT720?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284772
*Download link is near bottom of first post.
Thanks.
I would love to mess up with this ROM too. I really hate MIUI cause it doesn't have app menu and home screan, but only icons, icons, icons. But I wanna try the iPhone feeling...

Shadows on icons android

Good afternoon
Im trying to find a launcher that has a shadow option for the icons. I've found one icon pack that has shadows built into the design but I don't like the icons. I'd like to be able to have shadows for any icon pack.
Is there a launcher that has this feature. I don't like flat icons with no shadows. I've tried installing an app that is supposed to do this but it doesn't work.
Please help
Thank you
Nova launcher...
galaxys said:
Nova launcher...
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Hi. I'm using and have been for years nova launcher. There is no option for shadows in nova launcher. I'm using the paid version and im on galaxy s9.
If im missing something in nova launcher please tell me.
Thanks
Look forward to reply
Does anyone remember ios6. I loved my first iPhone and the standout feature for me was the icons and shadows they really made the screen feel good. I'm shocked that I can't find a simple option for shadows in any launcher anywhere. There must be a launcher / Rom etc that has this feature
Please help
Looking forward to your replies
Nova Settings-Icon Layout-Size and Label-Shadow
galaxys said:
Nova Settings-Icon Layout-Size and Label-Shadow
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Hi.
That is for the label only. It's not for the icons.
I'm tempted to buy an iPhone 4s just to get shadows on my icons lol. Still searching launchers.
My s9 looks ok but I want more icon packs with shadows built in.
Any ideas for icon packs that have shadows in the design so they dont look flat
Have included a screenshot of what my phone looks like at moment.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QbPyg5yUHjPHHp5p8
Someone please there must be a solution to this seamingly simple problem. In a world where android phones are so customisable it would appear this simple feature isn't included anywhere. I'm still going through endless lists of launchers. Installing trying deleting over and over. I've emailed developers with no responses.
Please help
Thank you
Another new launcher called launcher 2018 saying drop shadows which was just an icon pack not a drop shadow option for any icon pack. Grrrrrr
Why can't I find an option for drop shadows on an android phone. Why is everyone so obsessed with flat icons... Grouch n hiss n growl I make while I search I whisper under my breath... Omg for f sake
This can't be happening. Its 2018 nearly 2019 someone please tell me where to look
Thanks
Can someone please help. This is afterall the best place for answers. I feel like I'm being ignored. I have autism and this is very important to me.. Please please help
Anyone?
Try using adapticons.
You can make your own icon pack with shadows out of existing icon packs or icons.
Iconzy is another useful tool to assist
Thanks but none of these are of any use. Applying a shadow in the icon doesn't give the icon itself a drop shadow. I'm looking for a feature in a launcher that does this or a tweak app that provides this feature. There must be a feature that does this somewhere in the android world. I refuse to believe we have to live in a world with flat icons. If you can remember back to the days of the original ios that is what I'm looking for. I don't want a drop shadow on the icon I want it behind the icon to give the illusion that they are a few mm away from the back ground regardless what background it is. If it were plain white you would see the drop shadow.
Thank you for your suggestion but I've been through them a while ago and dismissed them as they were not capable of doing what I wanted.
I continue the holy grail of drop shadows on android
Neo_saitek said:
Thanks but none of these are of any use. Applying a shadow in the icon doesn't give the icon itself a drop shadow. I'm looking for a feature in a launcher that does this or a tweak app that provides this feature. There must be a feature that does this somewhere in the android world. I refuse to believe we have to live in a world with flat icons. If you can remember back to the days of the original ios that is what I'm looking for. I don't want a drop shadow on the icon I want it behind the icon to give the illusion that they are a few mm away from the back ground regardless what background it is. If it were plain white you would see the drop shadow.
Thank you for your suggestion but I've been through them a while ago and dismissed them as they were not capable of doing what I wanted.
I continue the holy grail of drop shadows on android
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I hope you are still following this thread, just like you, I don't like flat icon and want to turn back to older days, when we use icons like original ios. If you find them, please let me know. Cheers,

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