[Theme] Blacked Out OC7 System Apps [i537] [#whiteuimustdie]

[Rick1684]

BLACKED OUT SYSTEM APPS FOR OC7
Major Update. V 2.7 1/26/16

Hello everyone. I have found new love for this device after the OC7 update but I could not stand the overall white backgrounds and ugly touchwiz pastel colors. So I set to theming all the stock apps to be easier on the eyes and I thought I would share them with the community. I will upload a set of flashable zips and some screenshots. Just give me a few to get the thread setup. This is my first thread so be easy on me if things arent perfect but I feel confident in the work Ive done enough to share it with you all. This thread can also be used for learning how to theme our device. I have a wealth of knowledge on xml and smali file locations for most systems apps at the moment. If you want to start creating your own themes I would be glad to help you.

ATTENTION EVERYONE.... I have updated the theme to be more uniform and fixed quite a few little things since the first release. This time around I will be uploading an whole theme package instead of individual zips. I will still put some individual zips for download upon request. Hope you guys like it. There has been a ton of work into making this theme. Feel free to post bugs or color issues if you notice any I will keep updating as long as needed. Thanks for everyones patience while I got the bugs sorted out.

Heres a list of the apps that have been themed:
ClockPackage_Osup
DocumentsUI
Framework
DownloadsUI
MyFiles
Clipboard
Mms
JobManager
LegacyInCallUI
MultiWindowTrayService
PackageInstaller
SecCalculator2
SecContacts
SecGallery
SecSettings
SPlanner
SystemUI
Music
Sbrowser
Usage Manager
Voice Recorder
Smemo
Email
Accuweather
TW Launcher
InCallUI
Video Player
Video App

Included Mods

5way Reboot
Disabled Cover Popups
Added Recents button to header panel
Disabled High Volume Colored Sliders
Enabled and themed Toolbox
Set Toolbox max icons to 12.
Maximun Statusbar Icon Brightness
Call and Msg Blocking Enabled
Wifi and Usb tethering Enabled
PRL update enabled in settings
Flashlight and other toggles Enabled
Centered Clock in statusbar
Centered Clock in lockscreen
Added App Permissions to settings
3mint battery mod
Added ExtSdCard RW permissions for apps (eg. Titanium Backup)
xda power fonts (over 1000 fonts in settings app)

and much more... and more in the works.

Also Rom Control and custom theming options are in development. Stay tuned..




Thanks to :
Muniz ri
SICKMADE
morningstar
al iraqi
johnnyblaze716
xdamaxe
tdunham
and everyone else who helped me along the way

SCREENSHOTS

 

[Rick1684]

Screenshots

Screenshots

 

[Rick1684]

Downloads

NEW VERSION 2.7 Major Update!!
Ok here goes.. I have added quite a bit in this one. Closing in on a complete rom. This update will bring native 5way Reboot, Themed TW Launcher, Video, Video Player, Accuweather, Email, InCallUI, and fixes to several already themed apps. This update will wipe your dalvik cache. So let the phone sit for a min to reboot. Give me some feedback on what you like or want to see. There are plans to have a full rom with theme support in the future. Hope you guys like it.



Note: The theme is now independant of layers. The layers included are for apps that update frequently eg. Google apps.


Downloads
BlackedOUTv2.7.zip
Download

ExtraToggles.zip (this enables flashlight toggle and some others.)
Download

Layers.zip (layers for 3rd party apps to match main theme)
Download

Xposed Flashable Zip by arter97
version 79 Download

3minit Battery Mod
Download

Toolbox App for up to 12 shortcuts
Download

Note.. Anyone using the chrome layer, to get the full effect of the theme. Disable Enhanced Bookmarks. Follow these instructions to do so.
1. Open chrome.
2. Type chrome://flags/#enhanced-bookmarks-experiment in the address bar
3. Using the dropdown menu, switch to disabled.
4. Restart chrome




BlackMainTheme V2.7
If someone has a better name I'm open to suggestions. Please let me know what you think

 

[Rick1684]

Changelog

Changelog v2.4
added toast animations
themed mms
themed my files
themed download manager
themed package installer
themed clipboard
themed settings icons
added xda power fonts (you should have 1054 fonts now)
fixed calc theme
added layers for frequently updated apps
added dark boot animation
and a lot more

 

[dkeepitabuck]

Nice! I Can't wait. One reason why I'm still using the s5 conversion rooted kitkat is bc of the ugly TouchWiz theme on Lollipop.

Sent from my I537 NH3 Rooted Deodexed w/ NH3 mods & I537 S5 Conversion.

 

[Rick1684]

Nice! I Can't wait. One reason why I'm still using the s5 conversion rooted kitkat is bc of the ugly TouchWiz theme on Lollipop.

Sent from my I537 NH3 Rooted Deodexed w/ NH3 mods & I537 S5 Conversion.

Thanks I've been going through and perfecting everything. It's going to be much more uniform than the present screenshots. I'll start uploading more individual flashable zips and a link to a complete theme on afh. Also I got permission to upload some of the other layers Ive ported so there will be a lot more apps themed. For eg. Flashfire, adaway, kernel audiator, nova and more. It will be ready soon!

 

[dkeepitabuck]

Thanks I've been going through and perfecting everything. It's going to be much more uniform than the present screenshots. I'll start uploading more individual flashable zips and a link to a complete theme on afh. Also I got permission to upload some of the other layers Ive ported so there will be a lot more apps themed. For eg. Flashfire, adaway, kernel audiator, nova and more. It will be ready soon!

Will you have one entire zip available for everything or multiple zip files?

Sent from my I537 NH3 Rooted Deodexed w/ NH3 mods & I537 S5 Conversion.

 

[Rick1684]

Will you have one entire zip available for everything or multiple zip files?

Sent from my I537 NH3 Rooted Deodexed w/ NH3 mods & I537 S5 Conversion.

Both. The max upload size on xda is too small for them entire theme so I will post a link to android file host. Thats why Ive been piecing it out in zips. Also If you want just a certain themed app you can grab just that.

Ive been debating on whether to use layers to save size or just release a whole rom. I think I will do both in time. This way the rom can have mods built in. For example having the advanced reboot built in, disabling the cover popups, DVFS and a bunch more. It wont be long Im refining everything in the theme at the moment.

 

[Rick1684]

Layer for flashfire

Layer for FlashFire.... Being updated please wait.
Update Coming Soon

 

[Rick1684]

Updated the Main Theme to V2. There are alot of theme fixes The in the system ui the dropdown outline now is around toggles and added a slight gradient to the background of pulldown menu. Also slight rounding to notifications

 

[thisisapoorusernamechoice]

Thank you @Rick1684. This is, quite simply put, excellent work. I'll post a more detailed review when I get the chance, but suffice it to say I'm very happy. I just got the chance to flash the main theme v2, calc and music themes. I'm most pleased. I don't even use the stock music app anymore (I pulled the CM and use that lol) but it looks nice. And I love how all the system stuff is black now, looks great. Keep up the good work :good:

Edit: It makes the Google messages app conversations view black, but not the individual conversations. Again, not complaining, it's really cool

 

[Rick1684]

Thank you @Rick1684. This is, quite simply put, excellent work. I'll post a more detailed review when I get the chance, but suffice it to say I'm very happy. I just got the chance to flash the main theme v2, calc and music themes. I'm most pleased. I don't even use the stock music app anymore (I pulled the CM and use that lol) but it looks nice. And I love how all the system stuff is black now, looks great. Keep up the good work :good:

Edit: It makes the Google messages app conversations view black, but not the individual conversations. Again, not complaining, it's really cool

Thank you. Its probally due to the primaryTextColor in colors xml. Give me a few and ill see about fixing it. I dont use that app so I will have to make some changes

 

[Rick1684]

Hey @thisisapoorusernamechoice . Let me know what bugs you find. I have no problem making custom changes for our little group here. I looked into the messenger app. Are you talking about the black floating back on top of the actual back? I will have to make a custom version of messenger for you to fix this if so. I would make the floating back dark grey similar to the flashfire layer.
P.S. Im uploading a new version tonight with a few bug fixes. eg. highlighted text white on white fix, added gradient to popups, added outline to bottom popup menu, and more. Also going to start uploading all my custom tw apps soon. Ive got them to a point where Im comfortable sharing.

 

[Rick1684]

I will upload a lot of random things Ive themed here soon. eg. package installer, clipboard, documentsui, task manager, mms, and other misc things. I also have layers for a few third party apps that I use I will post them too. eg. adaway, es file explorer, google now, kernel auidtor, nova, layers manager, gmail, etc. Also I have been working on a ported SecSettings from the note. It gives more settings options and the ability to switch grid, list, and tab views on the fly. Its up and working and themed, Im just having an issue with force close on opening battery usage. I have to track down the lib file for the new apk. I might put it on android file host to if anyone wants to try it let me know. Most everything works if you can live with a few bugs until I get them sorted out.

Another project Im working on is creating a customsettings.apk that can change the main theme color. Basically everything thats blue in my theme will be able to be changed on the fly hopefully. Im still in the early stages of development and to be honest. So be patient please. I want to have it setup with a color picker so the theme can be changed to everyones taste. Along with other mods I found here on xda.

We can also use this thread to get everyones input on what they want in a rom. Im already working on integrating most of the mods you can do with the wanam xposed module. My goal is to use xposed for as little as possible. Try to bake in as much as possible. Please dont be shy if you have an idea, or can help with the development of this rom. Seeing as this is going to be our last update I say we take what we have and make the best of it.

 

[Darko002]

Hi there, new to rooting and this kind of thing so maybe this isn't a bug and just be being dumb. I installed the v2 theme first and when I tried to install the rest of it on flashfire the menu went totally black and I can't see what I'm mounting for the rest of the parts, any ideas?

Edit: I see what I did wrong. I wasn't sure what a layer was but I've got it all figured out now, sorry for wasting your time, love the theme so far!
Edit 2: I can't see what I'm doing in the Layers Manager but I think I got it, still others might have an issue if they cant see like me.
Hopefully last edit: Not sure if it was intended or not but on the volume sliders the "Media" slider is still blue on the circle while the others are now white.

 

[Rick1684]

Hi there, new to rooting and this kind of thing so maybe this isn't a bug and just be being dumb. I installed the v2 theme first and when I tried to install the rest of it on flashfire the menu went totally black and I can't see what I'm mounting for the rest of the parts, any ideas?

Edit: I see what I did wrong. I wasn't sure what a layer was but I've got it all figured out now, sorry for wasting your time, love the theme so far!
Edit 2: I can't see what I'm doing in the Layers Manager but I think I got it, still others might have an issue if they cant see like me.
Hopefully last edit: Not sure if it was intended or not but on the volume sliders the "Media" slider is still blue on the circle while the others are now white.

Hey Im sorry about the confusion. Whats happening with layers manager is that they pull their text color from the framework guessing that the main text color is black. But its set to white in the theme. I really wish they and alot of other app devs wouldnt rely on framework for colors they can easily add them in their app. Anyway this is fixed easily by installing a dark layer for layers manager. You can use any of them from the playstore or ill link mine to this post. As far as the volume slider thats still a work in progress. I have to track down whats turning it blue. There is an xml somewhere for the allow high volumes popup. It turns the slider blue and red. Ill try to get that in the next update. Try the 2.3 I just uploaded, I themed the volume slider background.

 

[Rick1684]

Thank you @Rick1684. This is, quite simply put, excellent work. I'll post a more detailed review when I get the chance, but suffice it to say I'm very happy. I just got the chance to flash the main theme v2, calc and music themes. I'm most pleased. I don't even use the stock music app anymore (I pulled the CM and use that lol) but it looks nice. And I love how all the system stuff is black now, looks great. Keep up the good work :good:

Edit: It makes the Google messages app conversations view black, but not the individual conversations. Again, not complaining, it's really cool

Hey I just realized that Im using messenger app from teamblackout not the stock one. So If you want google measenger themed you can get it from their thread. I will make a layer for it in time. I think thats the best way seeing as it gets updated alot. Thats one if the really nice things about layers.

 

[Darko002]

Hey Im sorry about the confusion. Whats happening with layers manager is that they pull their text color from the framework guessing that the main text color is black. But its set to white in the theme. I really wish they and alot of other app devs wouldnt rely on framework for colors they can easily add them in their app. Anyway this is fixed easily by installing a dark layer for layers manager. You can use any of them from the playstore or ill link mine to this post. As far as the volume slider thats still a work in progress. I have to track down whats turning it blue. There is an xml somewhere for the allow high volumes popup. It turns the slider blue and red. Ill try to get that in the next update. Try the 2.3 I just uploaded, I themed the volume slider background.

No worries man, still a solid theme and everything seems to be in order. I found a fix via the playe store on an app that changes color of the system's fonts (Color Fonts #1) so it looks good on most apps (since like you said most app devs use the framework font instead of their own) and it fixes most issues with a white font on white background. Also the 2.3 update looks good so keep up the good work! Totally stoked to be customizing my phone now and am looking forward to the final version.

 

[Rick1684]

@thisisapoorusernamechoice
@Darko002
@dkeepitabuck

Version 2.4 is up in full theme form. Please let me know what you guys think.

 

[dkeepitabuck]

@thisisapoorusernamechoice
@Darko002
@dkeepitabuck

Version 2.4 is up in full theme form. Please let me know what you guys think.

I will install everything once those guys confirm that everything is working properly. I'm still using KitKat lol.

Sent from my I537 NH3 Rooted Deodexed w/ NH3 mods & I537 S5 Conversion.