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Theses are absolutely fantastic....
But have no clue on half of what you all are talking about.
I have my first smartphone and am such a newbie it's pathetic.
Could someone pass along a page, thread or link on the basics to do all
this customization.
I wouldn't even know what to google to find something.

Sorry if this is a redundant question...apologize in advance.
 
Latest:

Caviar Dreams system font

Left Screen-
Pure Grid Calendar
Android Agenda Widget
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Center Screen-
Beautiful Widgets
BattStatt
Weather Forecast Widget (Donate version)
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Right Screen-
Launch-X Pro
SwitchProWidget / Reboot Control Widget
AudioManager Pro (custom skin)
app icons / Set CPU
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wjcott said:
Here are my screens, though they are constantly changing. I am really looking for just the right font but have so far settled on the one shown.

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The custom font really makes this theme outstanding.

I'd love to be able to reproduce it. Does it require root access? You mentioned that it takes a bit of trial and error to find a font that "fits" right, did you find any others that worked as well as this one?
 
shawn1224 said:
You don't need root, just use bettercut. The icon set is "devine icons" and can be found @ devianart.
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Sorry, i just quoted you efore. I have the devine icons downloaded on my comp.

How do i get them to be my icons on my evo?

Also, how do i make things such as the power widget transparent.

I hate to be such a nag with all these questions. im new to android.
 
Rotoreuter48 said:
I have the HTC evo. i LOVE this look. Can i do it without rooting the phone?

Also... I downloaded the clock app for it, but it is a different font. How did yo get arouind that?
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I believe you have to root and run CM6 (cyanogenmod6) for EVO. Same thing with font, you flash it with a recovery image once rooted.

Rotoreuter48 said:
Sorry, i just quoted you efore. I have the devine icons downloaded on my comp.

How do i get them to be my icons on my evo?

Also, how do i make things such as the power widget transparent.

I hate to be such a nag with all these questions. im new to android.
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Just place the icons on the root of your sd card. I prefer to put them in a folder labeled "icons". You can use bettercut or anycut (free) from market to make icons or launcher pro to make custom dock icons. You won't need root for this

The power widget comes with the theme (minimal matte for CM6) but there are alternatives on the market with transparency settings like switchpro.

Pretty much, you can alter most of it without root save for changing the notification bar and some minor custom settings.

Glad to assist and let me know if there's anything else you need help with.
 
shawn1224 said:
I believe you have to root and run CM6 (cyanogenmod6) for EVO. Same thing with font, you flash it with a recovery image once rooted.



Just place the icons on the root of your sd card. I prefer to put them in a folder labeled "icons". You can use bettercut or anycut (free) from market to make icons or launcher pro to make custom dock icons. You won't need root for this

The power widget comes with the theme (minimal matte for CM6) but there are alternatives on the market with transparency settings like switchpro.

Pretty much, you can alter most of it without root save for changing the notification bar and some minor custom settings.

Glad to assist and let me know if there's anything else you need help with.
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sorry to bother you again. But there is no root on my sd card? And i have anycut.. but it doesnt give me an option to change the icon.
 
Rotoreuter48 said:
sorry to bother you again. But there is no root on my sd card? And i have anycut.. but it doesnt give me an option to change the icon.
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When I said root of your sd card I just meant transferring it to your sd card (not in any folder) so you know where to locate it, but it doesn't really matter. You can put em anywhere.

I use bettercut so I'm not that familiar with anycut.

To make custom icons using bettercut

long press home screen > shortcuts > better cut > activity > choose your activity (app) > change icon > pick picture (from sd card) > create icon

voila
 
shawn1224 said:
When I said root of your sd card I just meant transferring it to your sd card (not in any folder) so you know where to locate it, but it doesn't really matter. You can put em anywhere.

I use bettercut so I'm not that familiar with anycut.

To make custom icons using bettercut

long press home screen > shortcuts > better cut > activity > choose your activity (app) > change icon > pick picture (from sd card) > create icon

voila
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THANK YOU. I finally figured most of it out. The app you told me didnt work for all the icons i wanted but shortercut did, with an exeption to messages. Luckely i use handcent sms.


I do have 2 last questions. What widget are you using for having your batterylife written out like that. #2 I see you have no words under your icons. I know how to make it wordless, but it still has a bit of a black area were it would normally highlight the words.

Also, when i change the icon on messages, or mail... IT reverts to the old icon after i get a message or mail.
Again, i apologize for being so annoying :/. I apreciate the help.
 
Everytime I try to upload my pictures it tells me they're too big >< How do I scale them down?
 
NEW HOME SCREEN
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MY PHONES DEFAULT HOME SCREEN
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Just a Few shots of my new Home themes i downloaded a app called ADW.Launcher. and its Great u can do alot with the Home Set up. very nice ill have a few more New screen shots of a few themes i Download for this add on too.
 
heartdroid said:
Nice icons! Where can I find them?:)
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Pretty sure you mean the little geen Droids (Andy)..

You need to use Launcher Pro I believe , also download the icons and change stock icons with "Better Cut," or a similar program.

There's detailed instructions at this post as well as links to download the droids (instructions are for Droid X but should work with any android phone I believe):

http://androidforums.com/tips-tricks-droid-x/115618-how-custom-icons-your-droid-x.html

good luck & happy customizing!
 
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