NOTE: I've noticed that people have began to repost this thread on other forums. While this normally does not bother me, this was not a sole work and many have contributed to this. So if you have reposted this, please give credit.
Have you ever wondered the name of of those widgets that make the users homescreen look really cool?
Ever wonder how to make your Android home screen look like this?
This thread is dedicated to show you how widgets can help create a look to your homescreen. Keep in mind that some might not be free and some have been modded (transparency, color changes etc.) to look different from the original.
To start we'll need WALLPAPERS. There are many you can find but here are recommended ones.(Also wallpapers from
my screenshot is available for you to download at the bottom of this post)
-Wallpaper Thread
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=544217
-My Personal favorite
4walled (NSFW
MAY contain pornography) MODS DELETED THE LINK BECAUSE 2 PEOPLE WERE DRAMATICALLY CRYING OVER THE SITE CONTAINING PORN EVEN THOUGH IT WAS CLEARLY STATED ABOVE AND IT HAS A NSFW FREE SEARCH QUERY. STUPID BABIES SHOULD GET AN IPHONE. THANKS FOR THE OTHERS WHO SUPPORTED. Just enter 4walled into google.
-Google
ICONS
There are many icons lying around the internet. These are my favorite as they give the phone a minimalist look like so:
They are provided by Ultralinx and can found here
http://ultralinx.blogspot.com/
Launcher
There are a number of launcher available but the two most popular are ADW launcher and launcher pro.
The launchers can change the features and outlook of your homsecreen like so:
(Awesome dock Courtesy of zHk3R )
See this Lifehacker article to find which suits your taste and needs
http://lifehacker.com/5627286/battl...launchers-adw-vs-launcherpro-vs-helixlauncher
Now for what you all came for-
Comprehensive List
My Homescreen with other widgets
First Screen:
Widgets-
BattStatt (with black background): tells you the current percentage of your battery
Icons:
Minimum Icons (check bottom of post for .apk free app but if owner wants it removed i will)
(Use Better Cut to replace icons)
Home Screen:
Widgets-
Digital Clock by Maize with black background
Pure Messenger (facebook)
Right Screen:
Widget-
Messaging Widget
Last Screen:
Widget: Cal widget
Launcher: Launcher Pro
Launcher Icons by UltraLinx
http://ultralinx.blogspot.com/
Theme: Celadon. Lost the link but do a quick search
Launcher:Launcher Pro with Weiss bacground
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=748220
Clock: Led Clock
Music Widget:Music Mod
Widgets: Battstatt and tjam
Main Screen
Theme: Elegance
Clock: Animated Analog Clock
Call Notification: Last Call
Calendar: Smooth Calendar (modded)
Weather: Weather Forecast (modded)
Battery Meter: Battstatt
Screen 2
Calendar:Cal Widget
Phone Controls:Extended Controls
I have attached the .zip file that contains transparent widgets from this theme. Flash from recovery.
This lockscreen can be achieved by using "Desktop Visualizer"
More can be found (including the images used) on this thread
http://forum.frandroid.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=24224 (French)
The above theme was further innovated into a windows seven phone like theme:
MORE INFO HERE!
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=781455
ZUNE! This actually scrolls downward
The Following Images:
Widgets:
"Banner"
"Text Widget"
"White Board"
"Simple Text"
Now that you've finished, share it with other Android users here!
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=476483
Enjoy!
Credits:
newone757
jasonevil
destri
timmmah.l (for comprehensive list)
Ultralinx (Icons, screens etc.)
REVOlution theme creator for transparent widgets
Minimal Icons creator
) what's its name?
