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Any way to extract a live wallpaper from a theme on the theme store?
I would like to extract/save/download a live wallpaper from a theme which I downloaded. Is there anyway to do this without rooting my phone?
I would like to extract/save/download a live wallpaper from a theme which I downloaded. Is there anyway to do this without rooting my phone?
ra1843
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Oct 6, 2021, 05:14 PM
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Changing system font on Google Pixel running Android 12
I have a Google Pixel 3a running Android 12. Once upon a time – around 2019 – it had a "Themes" feature: [![screenshot of the themes app][1s]][1] [![screenshot of the themes app][2s]][2] [![screenshot of the themes app][3s]][3] Later it disappeared, maybe with a Play Services update. Is the function...
I have a Google Pixel 3a running Android 12. Once upon a time – around 2019 – it had a "Themes" feature:
Later it disappeared, maybe with a Play Services update.
Is the functionality still available under the hood? For example, can I still change the system font? (Without root access, as I couldn't find any way to root it without going through the official "unlock > wipe" sequence.)
Later it disappeared, maybe with a Play Services update.
Is the functionality still available under the hood? For example, can I still change the system font? (Without root access, as I couldn't find any way to root it without going through the official "unlock > wipe" sequence.)
user1686
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Nov 27, 2024, 12:43 PM
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How to make Galaxy Note 4 look like A11?
Is there any quick way to change the style/theme on this old Note 4 to look more like Galaxy A11 as below? [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/H3w9rbnO.jpg
Is there any quick way to change the style/theme on this old Note 4 to look more like Galaxy A11 as below?
judy85805
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Oct 2, 2024, 01:30 AM
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Where can I find old cyanogenmod notification sounds?
I recently had to reflash my phone. And am now missing my old default notification sounds. I originally flashed CM10 and later upgraded to CM11. Now I wiped the phone and CM11 directly. In this new installation I am missing the notification sounds I used before (namely something like "cm-chime" and...
I recently had to reflash my phone. And am now missing my old default notification sounds.
I originally flashed CM10 and later upgraded to CM11. Now I wiped the phone and CM11 directly. In this new installation I am missing the notification sounds I used before (namely something like "cm-chime" and "cm-prechime").
How can I get them back?
1. Is there a repository on the internet, where I could download them?
2. Where in the ClockworkMod backup I made before wiping are the notification sounds stored?
Tim
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May 8, 2015, 07:01 AM
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Substratum themes not applying (Nexus 6P, Dirty Unicorns 12.1 Oreo)
I have the problem of Substratum themes not applying on my Nexus 6P using Dirty Unicorns 12.1 (latest version). I can choose an installed theme in Substratum, choose all the settings I want, and hit compile - that's all going well. Substratum tells me it compiled everything correctly, then, when app...
I have the problem of Substratum themes not applying on my Nexus 6P using Dirty Unicorns 12.1 (latest version).
I can choose an installed theme in Substratum, choose all the settings I want, and hit compile - that's all going well. Substratum tells me it compiled everything correctly, then, when applying, it restarts the SystemUI and boom - nothing. Nothing has changed and when I check back in the Substratum app, it neither lists the theme as compiled nor as applied.
This happens for all themes, I've tried a dozen or two.
It's extremely sad, as themability is *the* reason for me owning an Android device with custom ROM.
Info about DU: AFAIK, DU 12.1 has native built-in support for OMS.
traxx2012
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Apr 10, 2018, 06:24 PM
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Cannot find an installable/working stock Themes apk installer after accidentally uninstalling it
My device: Huawei Mate 10 Lite ROM: RNE-L21C432B130. Recovery: TWRP. Rooted phone. I accidentally uninstalled the Themes app (the theme setter, not the theme downloader). The app was a Huawei's version and was installed as a system app. I don't have a Huawei account and haven't tried pursuing the "u...
My device: Huawei Mate 10 Lite
ROM: RNE-L21C432B130.
Recovery: TWRP.
Rooted phone.
I accidentally uninstalled the Themes app (the theme setter, not the theme downloader).
The app was a Huawei's version and was installed as a system app.
I don't have a Huawei account and haven't tried pursuing the "update and get it from Huawei" way. I would prefer this as a last resort solution (IF that is a possible solution).
I have looked everywhere online for a working Theme app's apk installer but to no success. Most versions don't get installed. Some give errors when installed with TWRP, some get installed but crash on launch.
Is there a "universal" Themes app that works fine with most phones?
If no, how or where do I get and install the Huawei's Themes app on my phone?
Coding_is_Art
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Aug 16, 2021, 07:47 AM
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Toggle between dark and light theme in Google Maps
**Can we toggle between light and dark theme in Maps?** Maps has shown a message after a new [update asking to choose between dark and light theme][1]. After selection (dark, which was illegibly dark under daylight and especially sunlight, or maybe it's my presbyopia) the way to switch out of that w...
**Can we toggle between light and dark theme in Maps?**
Maps has shown a message after a new update asking to choose between dark and light theme . After selection (dark, which was illegibly dark under daylight and especially sunlight, or maybe it's my presbyopia) the way to switch out of that without changing the whole system theme was to uninstall (downgrade) the app, update it and then chose the light theme when aforementioned message popped up again. My system theme is dark, and I want it that way, but I don't want dark for Maps, except maybe when it's really dark *outside*.
Maps 10.62.1
Android 10
cipricus
(448 rep)
Mar 22, 2021, 07:13 AM
• Last activity: Mar 22, 2021, 06:44 PM
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Desire HD Official Sense 3 update: Slate skin
I just updated my DHD to the official Sense 3 update. Anyway, In Sense 2.1, I was using the sleek Slate skin. After updating, I went to "Personalize -> Skins" and chose "Get More"; Slate skin was not there. Also choosing different skins will produce "similar" looking skins (maybe with a little diffe...
I just updated my DHD to the official Sense 3 update.
Anyway, In Sense 2.1, I was using the sleek Slate skin. After updating, I went to "Personalize -> Skins" and chose "Get More"; Slate skin was not there. Also choosing different skins will produce "similar" looking skins (maybe with a little difference).
So, anyone knows how to get the old Slate skin back?
Ian
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Dec 30, 2011, 04:07 AM
• Last activity: Jan 30, 2021, 11:01 AM
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I want to modify the user interface of android for my device, is this possible if the OEM didnt provide the source code?
The device is running android pie and i know that my build version is PPR1.180610.011 and its already currently running AOSP, however its the ALPS variation (which i think is mediatek's version (closed source) of AOSP where they just augment the telephony based apps so it works with their HALs, whil...
The device is running android pie and i know that my build version is PPR1.180610.011 and its already currently running AOSP, however its the ALPS variation (which i think is mediatek's version (closed source) of AOSP where they just augment the telephony based apps so it works with their HALs, while the android UI remains vanilla).
I want to modify the theming/ui parts of android (which im sure most of it resides in (system\system\framework\framework-res.apk) as shown in https://prnt.sc/vfn6r3
However as mentioned above there are some proprietary binaries shown here https://prnt.sc/vfn85h
1. Is it possible to build AOSP for my device (after making my desired theming enhancements) and then just migrate the proprietary binaries into their correct directories?
2. Or should i be looking at decompiling the framework-res.apk and recompiling it and then repacking the system img file?
P.S the bootloader is unlocked and i already have access to the unpacked partition img files
p.s installing xposed or any other theme modifying software is not an option as i dont have a custom recovery such as TWRP
Ramesh Joshi
(41 rep)
Nov 8, 2020, 05:18 PM
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Why can't I use light theme on non-oled screens when battery saver is on?
This is what I see in display settings when battery saver is on ![screenshot][1] How does this matter on non-oled screens? I'm using a nokia device [1]: https://i.imgur.com/Z03OrOK_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium
This is what I see in display settings when battery saver is on
How does this matter on non-oled screens? I'm using a nokia device
How does this matter on non-oled screens? I'm using a nokia device
Peeyush Kushwaha
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Sep 23, 2020, 08:33 AM
• Last activity: Sep 23, 2020, 05:59 PM
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Will changing app shapes be affected by themes?
I have just desovered 'developer mode' and there is an option to change the app shape. But I have a theme installed on my phone and I don't know if me having a theme will not let the shape change or will make my theme disable so the app shape can change? Basically can I have a theme enabled and stil...
I have just desovered 'developer mode' and there is an option to change the app shape. But I have a theme installed on my phone and I don't know if me having a theme will not let the shape change or will make my theme disable so the app shape can change? Basically can I have a theme enabled and still change my app shape?
william johnson
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Sep 13, 2020, 07:46 AM
• Last activity: Sep 13, 2020, 12:57 PM
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Whatsapp theme suddenly turned dark
I was chatting on whatsapp, then I didn't look at my phone for 5 seconds, and when I looked back I saw that it turned dark theme with a wall paper Why? And now I can not get it back to previous theme, even if I select default theme or light theme etc. How to return to previous theme? I was using def...
I was chatting on whatsapp, then I didn't look at my phone for 5 seconds, and when I looked back I saw that it turned dark theme with a wall paper
Why?
And now I can not get it back to previous theme, even if I select default theme or light theme etc.
How to return to previous theme? I was using default. I had not changed any setting for theme or Wallpaper
I use latest version of android (I guess) , and my phone is Samsung Galaxy S9
upstream
(121 rep)
Mar 8, 2020, 07:45 PM
• Last activity: Mar 9, 2020, 10:45 AM
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Dark mode / theme before Android 10?
How is it possible (via third party app or without?) to enable Dark mode for all apps (Chrome browser, Phone calls app, Messaging app, etc.) on a Android 5 or 6 smartphone? It's integrated in the OS in Android 10: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/look-and-feel/darktheme But how to do th...
How is it possible (via third party app or without?) to enable Dark mode for all apps (Chrome browser, Phone calls app, Messaging app, etc.) on a Android 5 or 6 smartphone?
It's integrated in the OS in Android 10: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/look-and-feel/darktheme
But how to do this for Android 5+?
Basj
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Nov 30, 2019, 04:42 PM
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Can you install MIUI themes from different sites?
I'm installing Miui from Miui.us, and I was wondering if I can install themes from http://miuiandroid.com/, or will those not work?
I'm installing Miui from Miui.us, and I was wondering if I can install themes from http://miuiandroid.com/ , or will those not work?
v15
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Nov 1, 2011, 03:37 AM
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How to change status bar icon color Android 9 [Pie]
I have a rooted oneplus 3t phone running Android 9 on a Lineage OS that I wish to style after the Fallout game franchise. I have many details figured out, except that the status bar color only seems to have the option of black or white. I would like the status bar icon colors to be green. This would...
I have a rooted oneplus 3t phone running Android 9 on a Lineage OS that I wish to style after the Fallout game franchise. I have many details figured out, except that the status bar color only seems to have the option of black or white. I would like the status bar icon colors to be green. This would especially be helpful as I've noticed that these white icons burn into the screen when a phone is old enough.
I first tried GravityBox which took forever to install only to find that they removed the status bar color tweaking features out of respect for other android releases that gave us this option by some other means... but Pie took them back.
I also tried Substrathum which gives an error page saying "Could not fall back to rooted mode. There are no other theme engines able to be utilized on this device at this current time." I found some sources which claimed to have it working on Pie, but their instructions were unclear or not specifically useful for getting past this error in Pie.
Can anyone help?
Philosophist
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Apr 25, 2019, 07:47 PM
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How to get back colored app headers in recent apps list on Samsung devices running on Android Oreo?
Before, in [recent apps list][1] of my phone (Samsung Galaxy Note8), headers of apps were colored. Now, they are all white. I am not sure whether it was caused by the transition from Nougat (7.1) to Oreo (8.0) or by a change in some Android settings. They are white for several months. I would like t...
Before, in recent apps list of my phone (Samsung Galaxy Note8), headers of apps were colored. Now, they are all white.
I am not sure whether it was caused by the transition from Nougat (7.1) to Oreo (8.0) or by a change in some Android settings. They are white for several months.
I would like to return to colored ones for faster navigation using app colors. Is it possible?
miroxlav
(247 rep)
Nov 13, 2018, 07:50 AM
• Last activity: Feb 15, 2019, 08:51 PM
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Changing/reverting Samsung's "Recent tabs" color theme to Nougat (based on app's theme) on Oreo device
On Samsung devices running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the recent tabs have different colors based on the apps' theme. On Android 8.0 Oreo, they are all the same color. [ ][1] [ ][1] I want to find a way to revert to the Nougat version. I plan to install Magisk, but rootless solutions are preferred. [1]:...
On Samsung devices running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the recent tabs have different colors based on the apps' theme. On Android 8.0 Oreo, they are all the same color.
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I want to find a way to revert to the Nougat version. I plan to install Magisk, but rootless solutions are preferred.
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I want to find a way to revert to the Nougat version. I plan to install Magisk, but rootless solutions are preferred.
ThooTHooot
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Jun 18, 2018, 06:19 PM
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How to have a dark / black Quick Settings (swipe down) menu on Oreo 8.1?
I always used to have a dark or black Quick Settings (the swipe down menu) but since Android , it's white. And I can't find out how to change it. Invert Colors is not an option, as that messes up *all* colors on my phone whereas I only want to change the Quick Settings. When searching on this proble...
I always used to have a dark or black Quick Settings (the swipe down menu) but since Android , it's white. And I can't find out how to change it. Invert Colors is not an option, as that messes up *all* colors on my phone whereas I only want to change the Quick Settings.
When searching on this problem I did find several apps (some of which even require root) to change the theme, but I can't imagine something so trivial really requires a custom app or even root.
Using Oreo 8.1 stock Android with all latest updates, no root.
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Upon further searching, I found a partial solution: apparently if you set a "dark" wallpaper for your Home screen, it will automatically show the Quick Settings menu in dark instead of white.
Beats me why this can't just be customised manually, but for your reference: for example with the wallpaper below, I get a dark Quick Settings menu on Oreo 8.1 instead of white.
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No clue what the criteria may be for a wallpaper to be "dark enough".
If there is a definitive solution I'd still love to find out!
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No clue what the criteria may be for a wallpaper to be "dark enough".
If there is a definitive solution I'd still love to find out!
Stromboli
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Jul 17, 2018, 09:00 PM
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All-Encompassing Dark Theme for Colourblind people?
I'm totally new to android so I'm not sure if it works like this - but is there an add-on or something like that that I can get to make all app's "dark theme"? I have a Oneplus 5 and I used the default dark theme but obviously things like Google Chrome and facebook are white backgrounds, which are v...
I'm totally new to android so I'm not sure if it works like this - but is there an add-on or something like that that I can get to make all app's "dark theme"?
I have a Oneplus 5 and I used the default dark theme but obviously things like Google Chrome and facebook are white backgrounds, which are very difficult for my colourblind-ness. Will I have to download add ons for every app I want in a dark theme? Or is there a sort of "all-encompassing" add-on I can get?
Jake Bristow
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Sep 26, 2017, 05:24 PM
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Why is Google Now Launcher using Samsung Theme Store Icons although the theme is uninstalled?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Android 5.1.1. I installed Google Now Launcher then I installed a theme from Samsung theme store, which replaced the default icons. After removing the theme and the launcher, I came back to Google Now, and although the theme was removed, the same Icons remain, even w...
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, Android 5.1.1. I installed Google Now Launcher then I installed a theme from Samsung theme store, which replaced the default icons. After removing the theme and the launcher, I came back to Google Now, and although the theme was removed, the same Icons remain, even with default theme. Tried countless reinstalls of Google now launcher, but still no results.
Here is what I mean:
user132822
Jun 8, 2016, 06:28 PM
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