Android L Themes, APKs, Wallpapers, & Flashable Zips - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Hello my fellow Hercules users! I know that you are most likely tearing your hair out knowing that Android L ports for our beloved phone don't seem to be in the near future Well what can we do about it..
Below is a collection of apps, themes, and posts to help you try to experience Android L.
APKs
Google Search w/ OK Google on any screen (Play Services 5.0 is required)
http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/google-search/summary/22-google-search/184-google-search.html
To get this feature now (its slooooowly rolling out) follow this tutorial
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ilqVJFVbE-KFQN2ut8GbOMvw&sig2=fGa9_T4kTt3FPSU
Google Play Services 5.0
http://gappsearly.com/google-apps/g...e-play-services/185-google-play-services.html
Google Keyboard w/ material design
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin
Theme (still in very early stages)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796623
How to get Material Design launcher (besides app drawer button not much has changed)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53771578&postcount=626
Wallpaper only one has been added to Android L that was not present in KitKat (and its ugly anyways)
http://cdn1.tnwcdn.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2014/06/wallpaper_52-520x649.jpg
Flashable Zips!
The following zips are all flashable but please beware I haven't tested the majority of the. These zips could cause unforeseen errors. Please make a backup of your ROM before flashin. I will not be held responsible for any damages that occur.
Most of these flashable zips are present in the theme.
Boot Animation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53751163&postcount=540
Ringtones & Alarms
https://mega.co.nz/#!2NBDjR5Q!XNFp904juZ16Ey4z4VkmyLE65xmKCX7lalqkkOkxUlo
Fonts (many people have experienced no changed in the font after flashing)
https://mega.co.nz/#!GNRDSYhA!42aRsQ8Y117cgCKhrelvrPgQqjpgo3uBSbwHBHX7Mt8
Credit to ivan123 for some links/information gathered from his post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2796019
As of now the keyboard & launcher are the only material themed Google application that is available as of now.
If you would like to leave a post regarding success/fails please detail ROM & Android version.
If you find anything else from Android L (that is themed & working ) not listed please notify me so I can add it immediately.
Nearly all items have been tested on Hercules running CM 11 4.4.4.
Thank you! And make sure to hit the like button!
Now that Android L has been pushed into AOSP, I have started an Port Discussion.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802062
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[MODS]OGBatteryMod & SONY Small Apps for i9000 SuperNexus Build4 03-04-13

Hi,
I've been running SuperNexus rom lately and had fun trying two mods,they worked fine so why not share them
First is made using a very handy windows tool:
OGBatteryMod from Osama Ghareeb
I just used it to make two mods,first is made using bundled battery icons you can see on screenshots in the link above:
OGBattMod SuperNexus b4
Second is made using alternate icons grabbed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434061
OGAlterBattMod SuperNexus
SystemUI / Settings apk backup if needed:
OGBattMod SuperNexus Restore
Go give your thanks there rather than here!
I tried this too:
Porting Sony Small Apps to CM (aosp here) based roms
Well,it work but you'll have to make your own way through apps that works maybe perfectly, apps that works more or less/could be "fixed" and apps that simply doesn't work at all.
I just put the apps provide on the guide above but you can find many others by following links/searching xda or just go to Play Store.
I can only state that Calculator,Camera,Browser,Twitter and ClipBoard seems ok , Music And Video player launch ok but doesn't seem to find medias (could be "fixed" maybe),ToggleSwitcher works fine too but its display is a little messed...anyway as you can see i can't really say much,up to you to try and search further if interested.
Sony SmallApps for SuperNexus
Those two mods cohabits well.
To be edited...
IF YOU LIKE THIS,LET'S GIVE THANKS ON THEIR RESPECTIVES ORIGINAL THREADS PLEASE
:good:
Could you post some screenshots?
Thanks.
Moore
Bejda said:
Hi,
I've been running SuperNexus rom lately and had fun trying two mods,they worked fine so why not share them
First is made using a very handy windows tool:
OGBatteryMod from Osama Ghareeb
I just used it to make two mods,first is made using bundled battery icons you can see on screenshots in the link above:
OGBattMod SuperNexus b4
Second is made using alternate icons grabbed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434061
OGAlterBattMod SuperNexus
SystemUI / Settings apk backup if needed:
OGBattMod SuperNexus Restore
Go give your thanks there rather than here!
I tried this too:
Porting Sony Small Apps to CM (aosp here) based roms
Well,it work but you'll have to make your own way through apps that works maybe perfectly, apps that works more or less/could be "fixed" and apps that simply doesn't work at all.
I just put the apps provide on the guide above but you can find many others by following links/searching xda or just go to Play Store.
I can only state that Calculator,Camera,Browser,Twitter and ClipBoard seems ok , Music And Video player launch ok but doesn't seem to find medias (could be "fixed" maybe),ToggleSwitcher works fine too but its display is a little messed...anyway as you can see i can't really say much,up to you to try and search further if interested.
Sony SmallApps for SuperNexus
Those two mods cohabits well.
To be edited...
IF YOU LIKE THIS,LET'S GIVE THANKS ON THEIR RESPECTIVES ORIGINAL THREADS PLEASE
:good:
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No sorry,I didn't took time to take some screenshots when I was running SuperNexus Rom + OGBattMod but it's pretty simple:
Under settings>display you'll have a new item with 15 battery% styles preview and choice.
If you wonder about which battery styles are included you can check Osama Ghareeb thread (first link of my post) you'll see the "stock" ones.
For the "alter" zip I used those battery% styles:
http://db.tt/9OpYimdP

[ROM][I9505][AROMA] Samy Deluxe ROM - True Sound of Liberty (1.6.2015)

Thank you for your continuous interest in my work. I am happy to announce a new updated version of my Samy Deluxe ROM but please do not expect new versions on a daily basis. I release whenever I feel like and there is no masterplan or schedule I follow. As the Clash said, “the future is unwritten”, which means this could be the last Samy Deluxe update, or another step towards my world domination plan. Who knows?
First Samy Deluxe Release based on Android 5.0 Lollipop
This latest release is finally based on Android Lollipop but still fully adheres to my Samy Deluxe principles. No fancy-bull**** tweaks, no super-secret sauce is included, every element is straight to the point. It includes many (read carefully: not all!) Galaxy S6 features and apps, because I strongly believe this is what Samsung should have brought to all of its devices instead of forcing people to upgrade their hardware twice a year whenever Samsung releases a new flagship smartphone.
Since I am not a developer I haven’t been able to fully port all existing Galaxy S6 features. There are things missing which I am not able to fix.
I am also not including detailed instructions on how to flash this onto your Galaxy S4 because most people will not read it. If you were able to successfully flash a prior Samy Deluxe ROM version you will be able to do so again.
I installed the ROM pretty much like everybody else does. I copied the file to the internal disk, rebooted into recovery, went through the AROMA-Installer and kept my fingers crossed afterwards for a while since the very first boot up process takes an endless time.
I encourage everybody to take and modify this in every possible way and I neither don’t mind if you credit it or not, nor can I control what you are doing. Even though I must admit that I have some advanced mind control skills that will probably trick you into keep coming back here on a daily basis.
Or, to make a long story short: Use it!
Samy Deluxe ROM Questions & Answers
Do I have to full wipe before installation?
Yes, most probably you will get some errors so a full wipe (can be done via Aroma Installer) is recommended.
Do I have to flash a bootloader or modem?
Please use a Lollipop bootlader and modem if you encounter errors. Which one doesn't matter. Do not ask where to get them or how to flash. This is a development thread. Seak assistance in an appropriate thread - there is plenty of help here at XDA but you want everything directly served to you. Well, sorry but this is a "bring your own beer party"!
How often will you release updates and fixes?
Definitely maybe.
I have a problem. Can you spend your time fixing all the problems I have with my smartphone?
Yes, this is exactly what I wanted to do when I was a child. Send 500 Dollars for every hour I spend setting up the most basic things on your smartphone and we are good to go.
Will this work on my GT-i9500 | GT-i9515 | GT-i9506 LTÉ+ | SGH-I337 | SGH-M919 | SCH-I545 | SPH-L720 ?
I have no idea.
Do you like answering the same question over and over again?
Yes. Who doesn’t?
Why didn’t you release a new Samy Deluxe version for such a long time and now all of a sudden you come back with a bang?
I spent half a year in a cave without LTE connection and had better things to do. I released a new version because I need traffic for my website and I miss answering the same questions over and over again!
Word on the street is you now own an iPhone 6. You are a traitor!
Is that a question or are you trying to destroy my reputation? Besides that: Yes, I do own an iPhone 6 now and I am quite happy. However, I still don’t spend my time hanging out at starbucks and I don’t do hipster things with my hipster phone.
What happened to version Q and version R of your ROM?
These are the things that got lost in the fire. Their names were:
Samy Deluxe ROM Question The Answers
Samy Deluxe ROM Rorschach
Why should we use this ROM and if not, which other ROM do you recommend?
Using Samy Deluxe ROMs will make you sexier. In case you are sexy enough I would urge you not to use this ROM.
Apart from Samy Deluxe ROM, there are a ton of other great releases and I would always recommend using the one that fits your needs best, no matter what the name is.
Downloads
The latest release and full support can always be found here. Please do not mirror, and if you do so, don't blame it on me if anything goes wrong.
CREDITS & THANK YOU
dzoni989
XDA community (best, and will always be!)
zohawkish
shaji_ka_71
wanam (GOD of ROM)
MohammadAG
talexop
[*]Albe95: (some galaxy s6 apps and edited APKs taken form his fantastic s6 port . USE IT!)
tamirda
friedrich420
maxim000999
Repulsa
neodevkr
angelovitello (some new icons & apps)
irft
sanoc69 (mirror!)
rubbem06 (tested all apps!)
blackmen6969
gdmlaz
jserrano0628
robinmiclat
walid54
bigron77
zara86
perrito3
kristova86
If you find your work here uncredited, please let me know and I will provide proper credits. I will also immediately remove the ROM if you feel it should not be here.
You are invited to edit, modify and use this ROM in every possible way that suits your needs.
Q: How do I install this?
Download to internal SD card, do not put it on your external SD-card
Reboot into recovery. Please use TWRP
FullWipe or use option to factory reset
Install and reboot
Flash other addons after first boot (very important)
Q: What can I do if there are some errors?
Errors are likely to be there. This is still due to its nature a work in progress. However, before posting, read if the issue hasn't already been mentioned.
If you decide it hasn't, report the error and attach a logcat.
Q: Will you support any other Galaxy S4 versions?
Short answer: No. I don’t have your device and thus will never release anything I didn’t have the chance to ruin it myself….
Q: What is the last changelog?
Version T - True Sound of Liberty (1.6)
Kernel updated (selection option had to be removed last minute)
added option for s4/s6 camera
added option to select contacts & dialer (s4 or s6)
camera mode fix
added additional samsung galaxy apps (optional)
added multiuser support
fixed S6 Apps crashes
bugfixes & performance tweaks
Version S. Something Green and Leafy This Way Comes (12.05.15)
Based on Lollipop (finally!)
Version P. Pick Your King (20.8.)
AROMA installer
option to choose between stock s5 TouchWiz launcher and TouchWiz Launcher Stock S5 smaller Icons
choose between S4 and S5 SHealth
S5 Camera (thanks to Albe95)
changed to AEL kernel
Readded missing XposedInstaller
edited apps: SViewCover, Group Play, a few others I forgot
new XXUGNG4 base
Updated GoogyMax3 Kernel to 1.1.3
Replaced S5 SHealth with Galaxy S4 App
Removed themechooser option TouchWiz launcher
Replaced Samsung LInk with Galaxy S4 version (less battery consumption)
Updated some Galaxy S5 Apps (Accuweather, S5 Mini clock, SNote, ...)
Reduced size: removed unnecessary apps, libs, permissions etc
added some (mild) battery and connection tweaks
added some Galaxy S5 CSC features (need to stand the test of time)
special thanks to xda member dany_ for help!
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OLD
Version J Fixed
LINKS & INSTRUCTIONS
I will NOT be online because I will watch the world cup opening match tonight!
Changelog
Fixed S5 Player
Kidsmode
S5 Contacts & Phone
S5 S-View Cover
S5 Video Player
I personally take no credits for this update, I am just sharing the precious work of one of my readers: Tobi, thank you very much!
Version J "Jello Biafra" (17.4.2014) (NOWIPE Edition)
S5 Particle Effect & Water Color (Reboot after first reboot for full functionality)
New SecSettings & Reboot Menu (adapted to Samy Deluxe)
Sbrowser fixed
Write to SD fixed
Samsung Link fixed
IMPORTANT: Needs a previous version of Samy Deluxe I installed. Don't Wipe, just flash!
Version I *“I Don’t Want To Grow Up” (17.4.2014) (Uploading!!!!)
Took out the trash, bugfixes, bugfixes, bugfixes!!!
New SecSettings (thanks to yener90)
New SystemUI
Fixed Sbrowser
Fixed SViewCover
Added/New: Galaxy S5 Gallery, MusicPlayer (with bugs!), Optical Reader, KidsMode (untested)
This is a maintenance release that is supposed to add stability to the ROM and eliminate as many bugs as possible. It wouldn’t be possible without XDA, be it by sharing apps, libs and fixes or by helping me out seeding the torrent. I believe this is the most complete community-based release of Samy Deluxe up to now– a true community ROM: You deserve the props! Feel free to comment on this if you contributed in a way or another so I can add you to the thanks & credits list!
Version H *“Hey, the KKK to my baby away” (internal joke!) (9.4.2014)
Version G ”Good Clean Fun (6.4.2014)
New Base (XXUFNC5)
massive cleanup: completely redone & rewritten
Added new S5 Apps ( SHealth, Snote, SPlanner, S-Baro etc)
LTE option can be selected
S5 Launcher & Themes
S5 Lockscreen Effect (flash after first boot as addon)
ISSUE: SBrowser sometimes crashes with activated smart functions (smart stay, smart scroll etc)
Changelog
Version F From Ashes Rise" (1.4.2014)
New S5 sytle system, settings & framework
added new S5 Apps (Svoice etc)
S5 Wallpapers
new Kernel: Adam 2.2
removed viPERAudio
removed apps not needed
edited battery icon (now with or without numbers)
Version E “Evil Empire” (16.3.2014)
New Base VJUFNB2 (stability, but missing keyboard languages need to be downloaded)
Rework of all edited & added apps
New Galaxy S5 style reboot option
Galaxy S5 UI
Galaxy S5 style Accuweather widget
ViPER4Android FX integration (needs to be enabled in audio settings)
FULL WIPE is RECQUIRED to avoid errors!
Adam Kernel 2.1 (more stable than previously used kernel)
Version D (12.3.2014) (uploading…)
Added new S5 Apps ( Gear Fit Manager, Group Play, MyBoard, New Calculator, S-Translator, SVoice etc)
Settings updated (eliminated second settings icon)
FULL WIPE is RECQUIRED to avoid errors!
Talexop Kernel 2.4 (shown as 2.0)
Version C (10.3.2014)
Back to XXUFNB8
Full Language Support (including German!)
Galaxy S5 Status Bar
Fixed Multiview
some minor tweaks
Version B (8.3.2014)
themed more system apps
changed Settings UI
some performance tweaks
some other minor fixes
DONATIONS
No more donations please.
Schmedie
DarkAngel1971
marco giera
sakir ar.
steven d.
martin h.
walter k.
@gdmlaz
@danielgay33
david h
Reserved!!!
:highfive:
Nice work!
This looks really good. Keep up the good work!
Another rom to play with goodjob mate.
Sent from Hell ?
Downloading now. Another rim to tinker with
Thanx
Download and flash
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How can i find in Philz the dont allowed old update script?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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Work's on old Bootloader MGA?
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mastrix said:
How can i find in Philz the dont allowed old update script?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 12:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:52 AM ----------
Work's on old Bootloader MGA?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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After you choose "install zip" it is an option twoard the bottom. Uncheck that.
Also don't go back to 4.3?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
I don't know about original 4.3 builds, all I can say is that I switched between 4.3 and 4.4 custom ROMs without a problem, but AGAIN: I don't know about official builds/stock odin packages.
mrmad23 said:
I don't know about original 4.3 builds, all I can say is that I switched between 4.3 and 4.4 custom ROMs without a problem, but AGAIN: I don't know about official builds/stock odin packages.
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Hello there , Did you use @friedrich420 rom as base mate? and why arent you giving him any credit or something. or your part of hes team? hehe and Sound setting is Fcing when i try to change the volume
I did use the SecSettings.apk that was posted here a couple of days ago. I credited the thread starter. If that was taken from somewhere else I am sorry and will credit as stated in my first post.
Volume works fine here and is no issue so I guess you must have dirty flashed or something.
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
Sorry can`t find this option in PR.
not touch whiz?
not that easy
preparing system..
format () expexts 5 args, got 4
E:Error in data/media/07download/sammsydeluxw--the folder where there is the rom downloaded
s4 rom.s5 ediitio etc
status 7
installation aborted
Not sush script in . Bck to pyrana rom
Got a lot of troubles to download to computer
xandas said:
preparing system..
format () expexts 5 args, got 4
E:Error in data/media/07download/sammsydeluxw--the folder where there is the rom downloaded
s4 rom.s5 ediitio etc
status 7
installation aborted
Not sush script in . Bck to pyrana rom
Got a lot of troubles to download to computer
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Did you do that?
Flashing with PhilZ Touch Recovery: “Don’t Allow Old update-binary” ->please remove (X) this option,
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Best of luck to this ROM. Especially when the S5 system leak gets available
marionite said:
Best of luck to this ROM. Especially when the S5 system leak gets available
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yeah great comment, best of luck to your brain when intelligence leak gets available :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
mrmad23 said:
yeah great comment, best of luck to your brain when intelligence leak gets available :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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I didn't mean that this ROM will be useless when the leak is available. I meant it could only get better. No need to say rude comments mate. Not good. I was just praising your work
marionite said:
I didn't mean that this ROM will be useless when the leak is available. I meant it could only get better. No need to say rude comments mate. Not good. I was just praising your work
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Obviously a misunderstanding kiss and make up and enjoy the rom... thank you

Cyanogenmod 11 Theming

Not sure where to post this, if its in the wrong spot feel free to move.
So I'm trying to make a theme for the new Theme Showcase engine and I had a couple questions. First, is the theme template compatible with the new Android Studio and gradle system or should I be using Eclipse? Second, I have tried to change some of the system ui icons from the theme template found here (https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BrianResnik/posts/51MZf7t9bUN) using the Android Studio and for some reason after I build the apk and install it on my device they dont show up. Just the default ui elements do. Even though it installs properly, it shows in the cm theme chooser, I can apply them, they still wont show. If you have any suggestions thanks in advance

[Q] Calling the Theming experts - Help us, SOS!

This is a cry for help, from me and the other NOOBs out here, new to the theming world with no idea where to begin.
I started out with a problem. I hate the UI on my Note Edge Lollipop, as compared to the stock Lollipop ASOP UI. I started about trying to change the entire UI (icons, menus, fonts, notification drawer, app drawer etc) to stock AOSP Lollipop UI. I am not rooted.
I AM LOST. No idea which guide to follow. Don't want to change my launcher. I would prefer not to root, would prefer not to void my warranty, would just prefer to screw around as less as possible while getting as close to stock Lollipop as possible.
And I know there are others around me. So here I am, on behalf of the noobs, requesting all experts to provide a starting point from where to begin changing the UI - completely, with as little messing around as possible. Not just to AOSP but to any other UI that someone else might prefer. Please explain this to us like we are 3 year olds.
1) Options for those who are Not Rooted.
2) Options for those who are Rooted.
Ps. This will not work if only the experts contribute. Everyone here who has something to contribute please do!
Ps. Mods I looked and searched for days. I know there are guides out there but I wanted something Note Edge and Lollipop specific.
As my contribution. I love the work that this Dev has done for the Note 4. But don't know if this will work on our devices. Also Im not rooted yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/theme-customize-galaxy-note-4-n910f-t3017621
The new TouchWiz on the S6 has themes. Pray that they port it over to us and any other features it has like they used to do before with those Experience updates during the S3 and Note 2 periods...
Mate, there isn't actually a lot you can do for theming without rooting your device. Most themes replace icons in the system files which is impossible to access without root or without being officially supported by Samsung...
The only real way to theme your un-rooted Note Edge is to change the launcher and theme that...
My wishes seem to have been answered within a week. The new Samsung themes app is all we need. Let's hope we get it fast.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/A-look-at-the-Galaxy-S6s-powerful-TouchWiz-Themes_id66717
Lollipop Touchwiz Theme
Here is themes app for Lollipop touchwiz http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/touchwiz-theme-lollipop-note-4-t3037891. I tryed and it worked. Just don`t flash the zip (that makes your touchwiz home to FC). Just extract the zip and copy all content of zip`s system folder in your devices system folder as it is in zip, except Toucwiz home. Reboot and all done. Now you can change touchwiz themes as you like
cerisu said:
Here is themes app for Lollipop touchwiz http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/touchwiz-theme-lollipop-note-4-t3037891. I tryed and it worked. Just don`t flash the zip (that makes your touchwiz home to FC). Just extract the zip and copy all content of zip`s system folder in your devices system folder as it is in zip, except Toucwiz home. Reboot and all done. Now you can change touchwiz themes as you like
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So, does your edge notifications still work?
I tried to get a few things changed but after messing with my system folders I lost all edge notifications...
I also opened the system file, did you realise you're installing Apex launcher onto your Note Edge? I already own the pro version of this. In the System>App folder it actually says Apex Pro meaning this could be considered as Warez, if it actually is the pro version...
ultramag69 said:
So, does your edge notifications still work?
I tried to get a few things changed but after messing with my system folders I lost all edge notifications...
I also opened the system file, did you realise you're installing Apex launcher onto your Note Edge? I already own the pro version of this. In the System>App folder it actually says Apex Pro meaning this could be considered as Warez, if it actually is the pro version...
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Yes, notifications works just fine. And i noticed that Apex launcher too. I deleted it so i doesn`t have any clue is it pro or not. I`m not the developer of this, I just pointed you out how you can use themes
Yes, edge notifications still work.
cerisu said:
Yes, notifications works just fine. And i noticed that Apex launcher too. I deleted it so i doesn`t have any clue is it pro or not. I`m not the developer of this, I just pointed you out how you can use themes
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Sweet, thanks for the reply...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...verted-t-mobile-sm-n915t-galaxy-edge-t2958479
The contacts, mms, and settings zips all work on N915G NK4 KITKAT. Framework zip makes xpossd and some modules FC.

[LP 5.1.1] How to: Layer theme stock Xperia to White on Black

Tired of the overall whiteness in Xperia LP 5.1.1? I was/am!
TL;DR jump to Requirements,
So wanted to theme my phone to be basically black/dark with white text and this fairly simple setup will get your Xperia LP 95% themed.
I say 95% as I’m using a debloated Xperia and there might be some of the things I have removed which wont be themed (dont know as I dont have them) and this setup has a few caveats but believe I’ll eventually get it fixed by finding the correct Layers theme or parts thereof.
General theming can get you some of the way but cannot do anything with the things under the hood like Settings, Dialer, Contacts and so on….
Then I discovered Layers Theming – [BitSyko] Official Layers and BitSyko Apps [RRO]
To my understanding, the problem for the Xperia Rom is the Rom has to have built-in the Layers Theme Engine (RRO commits) version 2.xx (SimpleAOSP, Terminus, Chroma, BoostPop, SlimRom to mention a few Roms which has) for layering to work and stock Xperia LP only has version 1.0 which means some things will work other things wont.
Reading in the ‘Official Layers and BitSyko Apps’ thread came across @jam0688 whom posted he had been able to fully layer stock LP – see post #1319 for pointers on how he managed this.
So basically you can mix and match various Layers themes to your heart’s content and using @jam0688’s tips I started experimenting, with a lot of trial and errors and a world of reboots.
It is tedious as you have to reboot every time you make a change – be it installing a theme or just a part of it, un-installing something because it gives white on white or black on black, boot to Recovery to remove a ‘bad’ theme because of boot-loop, black screen or freezes.
Anyway, finally found Prime Layers Theme which more or less layers Xperia.
Caveats:
The Title banners for each section in Settings are white on white but otherwise works perfectly for the underlying sub-sections -SOLVED by @caki25 see under requirements/install
Dialer and Contacts were white on white but solved this by using @Wajk’s Dialer & Contacts Mods 3.3.
Contacts in the separate Contact apk are hard to read - almost black on black but can be read with light set to 100% - presently I've left it un-ticked and use Contacts in the Dialer.
Push/holding Power button normally gives pop-up menu for Power Off, Reboot etc but nothing shows and holding the Power button reboots the phone - solved this by using Gravity Box and assigning Application Launcher to e.g. the Back key and assigned Quick Reboot (which has a dark theme built-in) to slot 1.
See Pics. Last pic is with @caki25's Evolve find :good:
Although far from perfect wanted to share my overall progress as others might be interested and willing to participate in the trial and error process - it just requires a lot of re-boots until we find the right combinations. Heck, it doesnt have to be Black n White, it can be any setup as the important thing is to find out which Layers themes (or parts thereof) works on stock Xperia.
Check out this link for inspiration: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/0-themes-official-mega-rro-themes-t3011075
Requirements: All FREE
1. Rooted with Recovery & Xposed installed
2. Layers Manager from GooglePlay
3. Prime Layers Theme from GooglePlay
4. Quick Boot from GooglePlay
5. Gravity Box - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3575089&d=1450020739
6. Google Dialer with Sony InCallUI 3.3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3427009&stc=1&d=1438603555
7. Evolve Layers from GooglePlay
Install:
1 Install Layers Manager, open and check ‘Hide unnecessary Overlays’
2 Install Quick Boot and setup through Gravity Box
3 Boot to Recovery and flash ‘Google Dialer with Sony InCallUI 3.3’
4 Install ‘Prime Layers Theme’ & 'Evolve Layers'
5 Open Layers Manager and check following in Prime Layers:
General overlays:
1 Framework – change to Lollipop dark in the dropdown to the right
Style specific overlays:
Make sure it says ‘1 Dark’ or the same as you choose for ‘1 Framework’
Choose the apks you want to theme. Note, Greenify (Contacts) didn’t work for me but all others were themed.
Install (no reboot just yet), then go back to Installer Overlays and install from Evolve Layers:
(STYLE)SettingsNoTitle
Now reboot but when asked to Soft re-boot just press anywhere outside the pop-up box and it will disappear. Then hard re-boot. (Soft re-boot hangs for me)
For best result when switching complete themes, un-install present theme via Layer Manager and then reset Layer Manager - just go to Settings - Apps - All and clear data. Your installed themes will still be there in Layer Manager.
If a ‘bad’ theme is causing boot-loop, black screen or freezes - reboot to Recovery, Mount System, go to Advanced- FileManager- System- Vendor- Overlay and delete the 'bad' theme, reboot.
Above is tested on a Sony Z3C.
Disclaimer: The usual, take no responsibilty for whatever may happen to your device.
As this is my first thread please let me know if I have broken any forum rules.
People who did the hard work/references thanks to them:
@piere R for Prime Layers Theme
@C3C076 for Gravity Box
@Wajk for Google Dialer with Sony InCallUI 3.3
@jam0688 for initial inspiration
The people at BitSyko
The people at XDA, without this site above would not have been possible
Thanks for your Hardwork.But my opinion ,it doenst look good
gamzekal said:
Thanks for your Hardwork.But my opinion ,it doenst look good
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Cant argue with you about taste...... but thanks for looking.
Norup58 said:
Cant argue with you about taste...... but thanks for looking.
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i think light blue color is better than black.Anyway Thanks again:good:
I'll try with Commute UI ... it has an option (in the Evolve package) to make the Settings page without headers, so the white bars are not there .. possibly only Evolve is enough .. I will let you know.
Edit: Yup, did work just fine ... Although that Hangouts dialer with Xperia UI threw some error when flashing ...
caki25 said:
I'll try with Commute UI ... it has an option (in the Evolve package) to make the Settings page without headers, so the white bars are not there .. possibly only Evolve is enough .. I will let you know.
Edit: Yup, did work just fine ... Although that Hangouts dialer with Xperia UI threw some error when flashing ...
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Great news. Will give it a try :good:
Not sure what you mean by 'Hangouts dialer.....' - the one I flashed is a Google Dialer with Sony UI.
Anyhow, when flashing the dialer it automatically makes a backup of the original Sony dialer, just flash this file to restore: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3427011&stc=1&d=1438603555
You can find the GoogleDialer thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-dialer-mods-1-0-t3115001
Norup58 said:
Great news. Will give it a try :good:
Not sure what you mean by 'Hangouts dialer.....' - the one I flashed is a Google Dialer with Sony UI.
Anyhow, when flashing the dialer it automatically makes a backup of the original Sony dialer, just flash this file to restore: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3427011&stc=1&d=1438603555
You can find the GoogleDialer thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-dialer-mods-1-0-t3115001
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Sorry, i meant the Google dialer installation failed in the end but all seems to be working I'll check out the thread too anyway.

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