yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Ok, herein lies the real test. Copy this to /vendor/overlay and do a full reboot. If its not themed correctly try, then the problem is with the Google Dialer apk that you have installed.

https://app.box.com/s/du9288thidjm8yh73149otbhdsyvq0kw

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[Android Apps and Games] senthilrameshjv:
Thanks [MENTION=4603975]daveyannihilation[/MENTION]. It worked after this. So what was the issue? Now, should I do this for every rom update (I hope not, as it's in vendor partition)
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Well that just tells me that the 2 themes that you tried don't theme Google Dialer correctly, that's all.

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
UPDATE!!!!!

Post 2 updated with new Theme Ready zip...Google Plus was a pain in the arse then updated on me so it took longer then usual.

Enjoy!

DJ
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Exemplary work as always sir!

#ExposeAllTheThings

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] cink40:
Thanks man, will you update aroma also?
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Good sir, do bears expel their excrement in wooded areas?

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] cink40:
Thanks, just another one quick question - does anybody working on black google calendar? It was updated in december
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
TBO Black Calendar?

Google updated it less then two weeks ago in January, what's wrong with the old black calendar? Also, forum rules no asking about updates!

It's in testing when it's time it will be released!
[Android Apps and Games] cink40:
Lol, it was not question for eta, just question if tbo is still kicking...( and is December not January)
[Android Apps and Games] scoobyjenkins:
TBO is always kicking as long as there is despicable white UI to vanquish.

Tapatalked that shiznit.
[Android Apps and Games] Sachin:
Nice thread :)
[Android Apps and Games] starcms:
Problem is your theme.
[Android Apps and Games] magnamentis:
same happened with commuteUI for me on N5. interestingly it worked on N6 with same setup ( restored from backup ) and then i copied the backup to N5 and restored and it worked. i know it's not possible but still i swear that all settings are the same, i compared them dozens of times.

however it works now on both, just posting to tell that it can be a bit weird at times and even now that all is up and running i never found out what exactly could have been the difference. i mean both devices on cataclysm, both with the same procedures, it took me hours to get it right on nexus 6 and once of a sudden it was working while i couldn't make it on N5 the whole night until i restored the N6 variant from backup.

i always assume it's my fault but still, there is something that is hard to extrapolate and explain :)

thanks for the great work which only makes it possible at all :) :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Konstantinos Reppas:
Fantastic job!
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Google just updated it JANUARY 4th, we update when we update otherwise go to our site and use the guide and update it yourself. This isn't tbo thread..keep on topic!
[Android Apps and Games] :
Thread cleaned. Let's all take a breath and start fresh.

And no, do not ask for ETA's, asking anything similar falls under ETA requests, just cleverly disguised. No one here owes anyone anything. Including updates on progress, or even updates themselves. If you can't live with that, learn to theme and do it yourself.

No more please. Report any further disrespectful posts and ignore them after. :good:

Cheers,

Darth

Forum Moderator
[Android Apps and Games] HamsterHam:
I use ROMs that have all the layers commits do I still need to flash these? I'm so confused.
[Android Apps and Games] DutchDogg54:
These aren't required, they are optimized for use with layers - Google apps have trouble spots that can't be fixed with layers themselves, so they, being the awesome perfectionists they are, have produced these apps that are slightly modified to allow their layers (and many others) to display as well as possible.
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
What he said ^

If you want the apps to be fully themed, yes you do because ROM commits can't touch the GApps (unless these are included in your ROM's GApps which they usually aren't). I am on a ROM with the latest Layers 4.0 commits but I still need the themeable Hangouts to be properly themed. Same thing is true of the others. Some Layers require these as well since they are easier to theme. Most Layers will work with the stock apps but there may be places where it looks "off".
[Android Apps and Games] NooBs7yL3:
Stupid question: before flashing this gapps for the first time, have I to delete the already installed gapps?
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
I believe the Aroma installer removes the currently existing apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Mahapederdon:
Another stupid question. If it been asked go ahead and yell at me. Anyway I installed the gapps version of this and notice google search/now force closes when I open it. I Uninstalled all overlays to see if it was that. Should I just reflash my gapps package. I'm using pure nexus on the 6p. Or did I miss a way to revert.
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
I'm assuming I can't install updates from the play store for these themed apps now? Just curious because I just installed all the apps with the aroma installer, and after rebooting I have an update for the Google app. The version number is exactly the same as the one from the aroma, only difference is the aroma one is 5.7.14.19.arm, the update in the store is 5.7.14.19.arm64.
[Android Apps and Games] WieserZ1C:
http://teamblackedout.com/BlackedOut/
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
Was that directed toward me? The latest Google app on there is the one I flashed.

Yeah, I just noticed if I try to use the search bar to search for something, it will open the Google Page for a second and then close and go back to the home screen. :(
[Android Apps and Games] Mahapederdon:
Yeah, I just noticed if I try to use the search bar to search for something, it will open the Google Page for a second and then close and go back to the home screen. :([/QUOTE]

I reflashed gapps and still did it. I used tb to uninstall but it showed installed under app settings menu, but a reflash of gapps fixed it. For now. I hate when this happens cause I want a clean system but that's what we deal w when we're learning and tinkering.
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
You reflashed which gapps? The stock ones or the dark ones? I was going to try downloading the update through the play store, but I think that would cause more problems...
[Android Apps and Games] magnamentis:
little amendment since not everyone is using the aroma version ( like myself for example ) if you flash the "dialer & contacts" variant or any other non-aroma variant the answer is yes. i tried all kind of procedures and only removing ( uninstalling ) the existing apps got me correct results.
[Android Apps and Games] tokenbest:
Hi guys,

i just started using layers as i wanted to use the Domination UI (Really like black/dark themes + save batt)

So i am not sure which zip should i be flashing. Currently on Cata + franco kernel.

Should i just download the link to latest: Latest goodies and flash it?

Also, would ambient display and whatsapp work? [I tried using the layers yesterday but i kinda messed it up. Didn't flash the themables gapps and didn't put on a color for the framework so i couldn't see much stuff like my messages]

Anyone with a good guide would be very helpful for me!

Thanks everyone!
[Android Apps and Games] magnamentis:
your choice as to which you want/need, i'm using "dialer/contacts only, all the rest works for me without issues.

you know that dark only saves batt on amoleds while the opposite is the case on IPS/LCD ( search google to verify in case you have doubts )

layers can be a bit tricky at times and depending on the device. best of are those with some extra commits in the rom for RRO layers while

some OEM roms have some ( all different ) limitations, Oxygen OS with the systemUI, stock google with dialer and contacts apps, etc.

just take your time, it's worth it and make a backup of each improved setup to not have to go from scratch each time you find some time to play.

BTW i'm non CommuteUI + Evolve
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
All I did was clear the data and cache of the Google app and now it works perfectly again. :good:

EDIT: Man, I can't get the phone to work properly at all. I used the aroma installer and when I try to call someone, it calls just fine but the phone just goes back to the speed dial/favorites page of the phone app. It doesn't even act like I'm in a call so I have no way to hang up and end the call.

I've already tried clearing data/cache, uninstalling through titanium backup (for some reason I can't uninstall through the play store), reinstalling through aroma, and even installing using the separate phone/contacts zip.

EDIT 2: Never mind, found a flashable version of an older themable dialer. Flashed that and now it's nice and dark and working properly. Good enough for me.
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Post #2 Updated

Theme Ready zip v8.1 uploaded

Fixed G+ issues in communities!!!

Enjoy!

DJ
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Aroma Update

Post #3 updated with the Aroma version of DJ's latest masterpiece Theme Ready Google Apps v8.1

Enjoy and as always... happy theming,

Dave
[Android Apps and Games] inffy:
So i tried to aroma installer. After installing (on PureNexus with Banks gapps) i have two Phone apps and two Contact apps.

What did I do wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Nothing. That's exactly right. You have AOSP and Google versions of each. Just use whichever version of each app that you want to and disable the other one?

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] inffy:
Ah ok, good to know :)

I think there were some problems if you disable the AOSP phone app that you won't see the Call UI on incoming calls or something like that
[Android Apps and Games] stetsonaw:
Settings/Apps/Gear/Default Apps/Phone App, then select the one you didn't disable.
[Android Apps and Games] senthilrameshjv:
I now tried magpie.. Same issue.. I am now going to try [MENTION=4603975]daveyannihilation[/MENTION] theme domination to check if I am doing something wrong
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Gmail, and Playstore theme ready updates in progress.
[Android Apps and Games] Fastrite:
I've got white text on white in setting/call blocking. I'm using evolve and commute with black primary and black background.

All other other menus and settings are fine (white on black).

Could other users of domination, magpie etc with dark/black backgrounds have a quick check please?

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Mine looks ok (except that white circle which will be fixed soon ?)

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] Fastrite:
Thanks Davey.

I'll try your domination layer see where i am and then maybe contact Stefano.

Edit: checked Domination layer and its fine here too so it must be a issue with commute/evolve.

Thanks again for your help [emoji4]

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] VictorLapin:
I've checked InversionUI, also made by Stefano, and call blocking really has white background. Probably a common issue of his themes.
[Android Apps and Games] Fastrite:
I've g+ 'd Stefano and he's going to look into it as soon as he can :)

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] VictorLapin:
Nice, thanks :highfive:

P.S.: bumped into daily thanks limit =)
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Here's an example, what of I want to flash a black hangouts...if I do then there are two hangouts packages and folders now. How's that helping?
[Android Apps and Games] kantjer:
True, in that case it isn't helping. But having to flash Hangouts every time you flash gapps isn't also very user friendly.

Hopefully someone comes with a better solution.
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Well for 3 1/2 years we have had a ton of installs on black hangouts with not one complaint so with theses stats it's not necessary. People will flash it after gapps...don't see this being an issue.
[Android Apps and Games] micmars:
It's the most user friendly system on the planet...inasmuch as the cost of not understanding as to how yields white material wretchedness, and the reward for the user investing a little effort is a beautifully themed, dark app.

---------- Post added at 10:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:55 AM ----------

Anyone who cares one jot about properly themed apps learns this. Don't take the update, wait for the experts to fix it.

I'll flash a Gapps package and push the old one if necessary. It'll work just fine, and when the updated one is ready, then so am I.
[Android Apps and Games] cerj:
I'm just happy guys like dj, and davey are giving us the opportunity to theme deeper and further into the google apps... Google code Nazis are thinking of ways to thwart this while they Goose step around their bunkers right now
[Android Apps and Games] nicholaschum:
This is a very great contribution Dave! Was fun taking a look at the code when you first shared it in HTWT :D
[Android Apps and Games] Morningstar:
That's not necessarily correct. It would depend on how the script is written, but if it just searches by folder name, as alluded to by another poster, then there should be no issues. The only way I could see issues arising from this, is if one were to change the internal package name.
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
What are you taking about? On system it only replaces what's there...it doesn't look for package names...where did you get this info? You have two different names on the folder or apk you'll end up with two unless the new zip knows all the name variations of how it's packaged EVERYWHERE to have a delete recursive script to get rid of it all so there aren't duplicates. The only way is to follow gapps structure so you'll never face duplicates.
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
I think I know what you're saying, and I do agree with you wholeheartedly. But I think that it might be out of my hands unfortunately. If a user wants their Hangouts themeable then they may have no choice but to flash a zip with Themeable Hangouts inside. If you have any other suggestions I would be really interested to hear them. And if there's anything I can do to help with your new theme system then please don't hesitate to hit me up.

Exactly what [MENTION=2126467]djdarkknight96[/MENTION] said, I decompiled Hangouts, made the changes to a number of xmls and smali files (java and smali are like Swahili to me, but fortunately I have a number of great people who are willing to help) and then recompiled the app. But I had to reuse the original signature and a few files. If you need a hand or have any questions, please don't hesitate to hit me up on Hangouts. I think we might both be in the RRO Themers Hangout? Or just davidwilson1683@gmail.com
[Android Apps and Games] SPAstef:
Yeah we are [emoji14].

Are you planning to make "exposed GApps"?
[Android Apps and Games] Morningstar:
I can't speak for Dave, but I would think that doing an entire GApps package (and maintaining it, with Google's frequent updates) would be way too much work for one person.
[Android Apps and Games] JaylanPHNX:
Yeah, that would likely be too much. But also unnecessary, as some Google apps are perfectly theme-able. After hangouts, I think I'd like to see Gmail.

From my SlimTab Pro 8.4
[Android Apps and Games] SPAstef:
Non-themable apps are:

GMail

Hangouts

Google+

YouTube

4 Apps isn't so much work, IMO
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
GMail?
[Android Apps and Games] SPAstef:
Yes, text and background of Emails
[Android Apps and Games] Jayrod76:
Gmail is pretty much themable via TE. Main issue is on tablets but that is being addressed by Bryan with TBO. Hopefully the BG on emails gets fixed but hey,it's still better overall than stock!
[Android Apps and Games] Primokorn:
It wasn't like that a few versions ago :( So happy to have switch to K-9 mail lol
[Android Apps and Games] SPAstef:
I am a Layer themer, don't think you can theme it via Layers, I and other themer have tried a lot of time... But no luck
[Android Apps and Games] Jayrod76:
Ah. Never tried layers.
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Guys layers can do it if the resources are exposed no different then cm actually.

Gmail email screen will only go partial black..the base email will not...if you do you'll have black on black html emails and would need to edit the css file in the raw folder.

I fixed gmail so tablets look perfect now and also Google plus themes almost prefect...YouTube I might not do though..they update daily lol

Now inside Google app and playstore I'll fix existing issues we have. Yes there are plenty you guys probably don't see but they are there.

So yes other Google apps need love too so TeamBlackOut has started doing them too. Hangouts is still not perfect for me "OCD" so I'll look into this mod and help tweak it...I have made gmail and Google plus theme in my themes with modded apk's and stock apk's without issues. They just won't see the fixed areas and it will not break them if you use regular stock. No w.o.w or b.o.b if done correctly.

So this is just the tip of the iceberg...lol

Screens

Google plus

Gmail on tablets
[Android Apps and Games] stetsonaw:
Thanked him for ya... Got your back!
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Ditto ?
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
I'm on the latest G+ and running the Domination theme. Certain things still show up with a white background and white text. This is my first time using layers, is anyone else having this problem?

Is this a Domination bug?
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Have you tried the theme ready Google plus? I think that area and more are coded where he can't theme. Theme ready fixes that. [emoji4]
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
That usually happens when you are running the G+ overlay on the stock Google+ app from the Play Store, did you use the Aroma installer from the third post?
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
Yeah I used the aroma installer. I don't remember when I did it, it was only a few days ago. But I see that it was updated on the 19th, maybe I should download just the G+ zip and flash it. I was just curious if it was an app or theme problem.

EDIT: Oh, there aren't individual zips...hmm. G+ is the only app I have problems with. I guess I can redownload the aroma zip and just flash G+...
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
What those 2 fine upstanding gentleman said ^^^^

That section (and probably the others) that you are talking about are stunning and black on my phone, because I won't use the standard Play Store version of the app, only the Theme Ready version. The 2nd post of this thread has the flashable zip, enjoy the darkness :good:

Yes you could do that with the Aroma version. Also check your Play Store to see if there is an Uninstall button for Google Plus, if there is then make sure you uninstall it.
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
Well that's weird, I followed the directions and uninstalled everything from the store before flashing the aroma zip...guess I'll try again.

*crosses fingers*
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Let me know if you have any issues. Happy to help out, either by PM or on Hangouts davidwilson1683@gmail.com
[Android Apps and Games] E30Nova:
Thank you, sir.

That's all it took. The aroma I originally flashed was 7.1. I had problems with the phone app, too. Had to flash an older themable zip for the keypad to work properly.

Just flashed the aroma 8.1 zip and now I'm on the latest phone app and G+ works perfectly.

Thanks guys! :D:cool::highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] Thebear j koss:
It's getting real old flashing a nightly and then having to go thru the play music steps each time. Lol. I'm guessing it can't be added to a script or something not to uninstall when flashing a nightly? I presume that darn google services is the culprit? So annoying google... Lol

Thebe@r'$ neXus
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
I went back to the old apk installable lol
[Android Apps and Games] Thebear j koss:
Ok. It has been driving me crazy. After every flash I go to play music and it's gone and I have to start all over again. Lol. Thanks for the tip, i don't care about the newest, as long as it's dark and it plays my music. Lol

Thebe@r'$ neXus

Edit- damn you, going to make me dig up files from months ago, didn't TBO used to keep previous version in the updater? Am I blind and just missing it or are you only keeping updated versions on the server?
[Android Apps and Games] fly4awhtgye:
Hit 3 dots and resources. It will take you to a webpage to get any and all prior versions.

Now start theming again...
[Android Apps and Games] Thebear j koss:
Ahh. Thanks Robby. I thought I was stupid or something. Lol

Thebe@r'$ neXus
[Android Apps and Games] Dungeon47:
I case you haven't seen it. Hangouts 7.0 just dropped. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/hangouts/hangouts-7-0-113001250-android-apk-download
[Android Apps and Games] Jayrod76:
Bryan's already on it.
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Hangouts added new stuffs Dave is on the case this time around. He's taking over hangouts completely. ??
[Android Apps and Games] avinab:
[MENTION=4603975]daveyannihilation[/MENTION] new version of google+ has come up(v 7.1)
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
Check the post before yours.
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Sir I only see 7.0.1? Do you somehow have a newer version?
[Android Apps and Games] flamus:
APKMirror shows 7.1... I haven't seen the no dpi yet though
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Google plus, gmail, Google App...etc updates already on the operating table!
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
Nope, it is 7.0.1
[Android Apps and Games] flamus:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google/google-7-1-0-112998773-nodpi-android-apk-download/

Shurgs
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
That moment when you don't properly read the post....................... FeelsBadMan. Yeah you are right, I thought we were talking about Hangouts, my bad!
[Android Apps and Games] flamus:
Haha! I thought I was going crazy. [emoji28]
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Oh snap I thought he was talking about Hangouts too. My sincere apologies sir. I guess I have Hangouts on the brain ???

#whiteuimustdie
[Android Apps and Games] flamus:
Too many updates! Hehe #dontcrossthestreams
[Android Apps and Games] djdarkknight96:
Yeah I was confused enough to just say they are all cooking v# suck lol
[Android Apps and Games] tracerit:
Hi, does anyone else get gray subject titles for gmail in the notifications shade? It makes it hard to read against hte black background. Not sure if it's possible to make the title white as well.
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
I think that is going to be at the discretion of your themer. I believe my titles were grey as well but they were a bit more readable. Not sure though.
[Android Apps and Games] tracerit:
I'm using Domination layers Theme btw. Wasn't sure if this is the right place to post but it's by the same guy / group.
[Android Apps and Games] nathanchance:
Ah whoops! Here is the Domination thread if you want to throw it in there, [MENTION=4603975]daveyannihilation[/MENTION] should see it :)
[Android Apps and Games] Starlogical:
I installed the zip and now themes change little to no aspects of the visual style.

Annoyingly enough it changes the notification text but literally nothing else. Which is unbearable because white on white.
[Android Apps and Games] Thebear j koss:
Groan. ☝️☝️☝️?

Thebe@r'$ neXus
[Android Apps and Games] davidwilson83:
Sir,

The zips are not themed. They are designed to make it easier for themers to make hard coded apps look uniform and correct when themed. Which zip did you flash? Which phone and which ROM? Which theme? Please advise and maybe I can help you achieve what you are looking for.
[Android Apps and Games] Morningstar:
Maybe try reading the OP next time, eh?