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[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
[G1/Mytouch Theme] Darkstar 0.6.7 - CM4.2.11.1, Dwang 1.17.1, & Enom's AOSP 12/28/09

This theme is based on the Darkstar concept by cachinjection found here

This theme is still a work in progress, but here is what I have so far. :cool:

Here's a youtube video of the theme :D (it's version 0.1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLJ_0oyd_5c

HHey everyone, we are on CMupdater now! just scan this QR code to add it to your themes (thank you so much, cachinjection!)

current version

DarkStar V0.6.7 For CM 4.2.11/.1

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar_v0.6.7-signed.zip (MD5Sum)

Dwang - http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/dwang/Darkstar_v0.6.7.zip

Thanks enom & bahnburner!

Option Updates

Stericson Lockscreen

Stericson Lockscreen (MD5Sum)

Alt Boot screen for Stericson Lockscreen (MD5Sum)

Alt Boot screen for Stock Lockscreen (MD5Sum)

Flip clock skin

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/resources/Widgets/Darkstar.zip

Flip clock skin - White

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/resources/Widgets/Darkstar-White.zip

Here are the wallpapers for Darkstar

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/resources/Wallpaper/

Alternate boot screen updates:

w/ stericson's lockscreen - http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar v0.6.1 boot ster.zip

w/ stock lockscreen - http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar v0.6.1 boot noster.zip

___Morphs___
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Change Log

0.6.5

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar v0.6.5.zip

- CM 4.2.10.1 Compatibility

- Contacts update.

- New Custom Transitions

- Tweaked Volume/Progess bar. (more rounded and better gradient, More like The Original Concept)

0.6.1

http://bit.ly/82Rg3x

for dwang - (http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/dwang/Darkstar v0.6.1.zip)

The only change is to the newest 2.0 dialer, which supports customizable voicemail options and more. Other than that, this is exactly the same as v0.6 but updated for CM 4.2.9.1

Thank you cacheinjection for putting this update together!

v0.6

http://bit.ly/8yJhIH

- updated music, power, & search widgets

- added themed clock

- further themed the music application

- newer phone & contacts.apk

- themed system pop ups

- new notification bar battery (thanks insanedrunk!)

- reverted back to the standard launcher and lockscreen (updates for the newer versions will be available in the optional downloads section for those of you who are interested)

v0.5.1

http://bit.ly/darkstar_v0-5-1

- fixed up music and settings widgets

- themed camera.apk

v0.5

http://bit.ly/5N9c7v

Changelog:

(I'm adding all changes from v0.4 - 0.5)

- Stericson's lockscreen

- Dialer from android 2.0 themed

- re-skinned the music, power, and search widgets, as well as the music application.

- put green everywhere instead of orange haha

- changed the system tabs to match the theme

- made two themes for the weather clock widget to match Darkstar

- a TON of smaller system images were changed =)

v0.4

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar v0.4.zip

- changed the layout of the dialer to more reflect the original concept

- themed the music application

- lots of other small tweaks

Enomther has ported v0.4 of darkstar to his ADP & AOPS builds. Check it our here! http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4163562&postcount=7

v0.3r2

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar v0.3 r2.zip

- changed to newer contacts.apk

v0.3

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S0186ZK4

- edited lots of system images

- added "coconuts" font from mock-up

- themed music, power, and search widgets

- changed application tab to the image from the mock-up

- probably other stuff I forgot

v0.2

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9MB2T6YB

- Edited the notification bar and application tab so they aren't as chunky

v0.1

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QGMGZACT
[Android Themes] phantomzer0:
So far so good!

One suggestion though, introduce some sort of glass effect or gradient to the status bar. The plain black is dull.
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
the status bar in the original concept is flat black too

I like it, it's different from anything else out there :)
[Android Themes] XxKOLOHExX:
about to get the theme but do you know what those two (clock and Music) widgits are called so i can download them from Market or somewhere?
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Those widgets don't exist yet, they are part of the original concept. I'm told that G1_Lucky is working with some devs on it, but as of right now it's just a concept :p
[Android Themes] XxKOLOHExX:
OOO cause i thought i saw the clock widgit in the market "Digital Clock Widget"
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Well there's a digital clock widget, but it doesn't have the cool fonts like that one does. You can download it if you want, I have it and it looks pretty nice.
[Android Themes] XxKOLOHExX:
Alright thanks for the help :) OO and where can i get that awsome Background its not in the theme :)
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Here it is =) I've also found that this background from the hero works really nicely:
[Android Themes] XxKOLOHExX:
Thank you so much loving the theme so far and that awsome Boot Screen :)
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Thank you! I'm so glad that you like it :D The boot screen is for ringernation.com, the site is under reconstruction right now but should be back up and awesome by the end of december :D
[Android Themes] sianaka:
very excited about this

I really like the theme so far. Is it possible to make the launcher bar without the black part that goes across? I like the way the original looks.
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
The thickness of the bottom bar is to counteract the curve of the notification handle. I have an idea of something I could do, but the notification shade might not be as cool :p I'll definitely play around with it though
[Android Themes] Mau003:
Flashed, but I don't like very much the status bar and the bottom bar (too many rounded corners, plus the black on the bottom bar looks like reducing the screen size..)

Looks like that you've added too many things from Community hero or similar Hero Roms (like the standard lockscreen), but I know it is a preliminary version..

Btw why in the screens the battery is green and in the ROM is Gray? :o

Right now I'll nandroid restore, but I will look forward for updates ;)
[Android Themes] digitallysick:
Make the bottom bar like Enochs, semi transparent all the way across where you can't much tell its even there.
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
I'm working on a new version without the really thick bottom bar (personally, I really liked it. oh well...) I'll see if I can get it out tonight :)

The battery is green when it's charging, and grey/white while in use :)

Oh and about the community hero stuff, I do plan on changing most of it :) I just threw this out as an early version
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
I'm going to stick to the concept as far as the tab goes :)
[Android Themes] david1171:
newest version looks amazing :)
[Android Themes] djosiah:
this is a great theme and im glad the concept is starting to become a real theme, but is it possible to curve the status bar from the top where it says the service provider like in the concept art, or is that not possible?
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
Hey guys,

V0.4.6 is out!

its updated on CM Updater,

heres the direct link:

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar%20v0.4.6.zip

New Screen Shots:

Enjoy!
[Android Themes] giuocop:
That has to be my favorite loading screen ever! Great work guys lemme know if you need any wave invites or Photoshop help.
[Android Themes] severedembrace:
Holy **** guys!

The changes are subtle, yet noticeable. Beautiful, man. *claps*
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
Small issue - When you drag down notification bar while inside an app, the bottom corners leave a little bit of white between the edge and the curve of the notification bar.

Other than that, I'm in love with this theme!
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
I could make the bottom straight, but I think it's a sacrifice for the sake of style :) Haha. If enough people want the change, though, I could make the bottom of the notification bar straight.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
No but 4.2.7 just came out.....please say it's already compatable...well it just came out so dumb question...LOL
[Android Themes] insanedrunk:
i love this theme, i made a change to the alarm icon on the top, it looked kind of odd being the only green icon on top, heres a screenshot of what i mean, but i love this theme with a passsion!! thanks for making the concept a reality!!:D
[Android Themes] benge:
Theme bliss

Seriously can't put my phone down as it looks too good. Was using CHM before (which is also great) but I'm not going back now I've got this.

Nice work & thanks! :D
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
Perfect example of why I suggest switching over to MetaMorph. :P
[Android Themes] giuocop:
could you just fill the corners in instead of the little transparent bit, it would still maintain the rounded look your going for and fix it.
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
Here's what it looks like on my phone:

Edit, now you're 2 ROM updates behind. XD

lol jk 4.2.7.1 is out!
[Android Themes] djosiah:
guys i am just testing an update for cm 4.2.7.1 and i will post it when its done.

edit: v0.4.7 is now available. it is not on cm updater yet as i do not know how to edit the json file which is caches job :P. so for now here is the direct link:

http://android.piratemedia.tv/darkstar/builds/Darkstar v0.4.7.zip

edit2: figure out how to edit the json file so the update should be working with CM updater now :)
[Android Themes] JVoo:
yeah it works but there's no polish language in notifications and some other things :/
[Android Themes] djosiah:
could you explain a bit more please?
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
@djosiah nice one mate, am updateing cm updater now!

will be done in 5 mins!

Sorry about server issues lately guys, i have been working with my provider to sort all the issues out and hoopefully should all be good now!

enjoy!

Edit: CM all up to date, Should work fine, but just testing now!

Oh forgot to add, i think you should leave the bottom of the notification tray freeky! i like it like that personaly, just my 2c.
[Android Themes] JVoo:
In CM 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.1 we have all localizations. Earlier was only the english language and few more. Now we have them all like polish, czech etc. In the new Darkstar theme there's only english, espanol, french, german, italian, portuguese and chinese or sth. There's no polish language at all :(

Because of the update I have some stuff in polish language but I miss this language in notiffications bar :(
[Android Themes] djosiah:
ah ok. im not sure where the localization files are kept but i will look into it for the next update.
[Android Themes] djosiah:
thanks for the feedback. i added this png to the latest update :)
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
@djosiah

dont forget that when you upload an update to the JSON file you to have an MD5Sum file in the builds directory for the theme, checkout Darkstar V0.4.7.zip.md5sum.

Also when updating CM Updater, dont forget to use %20 instead of spaces, im not sure if its necassary, but i think its best practice!

Cache
[Android Themes] JVoo:
even without polish localization I think it's the best theme ever :) Great work and keep it up! :)
[Android Themes] bittermormon:
the latest i am seeing in CM Updater is 0.4.6. I am new to CM Updater so maybe I did something wrong. Can anyone confirm?
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
@bittermormon:

the latest version will only show up if you have cm 4.2.7.1
[Android Themes] bittermormon:
thx, that did it.
[Android Themes] mr_deimos:
Wow, this theme looks really sweet. Good job, keep it up :)

I just have a few comments:

The rounded edges on both the statusbar and app tray are great but also also can cause little trouble: If you place a search widget at the top of the homescreen, its top corners will blend into the statusbar, while the top edge remains seprate from it. Maybe you can increase search widget's corner radius a bit so that it's separate from statusbar when placed on top? Moving widget's edge one pixel up will also do the trick - then the widget will completely blend into the top bar.

And while we're at rounded edges thingy - don't you think that the lockscreen could also use rounded bottom corners? And the app drawer is missing rounded edges in landscape mode. I see why omitting the bottom rounded corner might be intentional (to avoid having only three round corners), but keeping the top app drawer edge rounded will still look good - now after extending the app drawer in landscape mode you end up with just one round corner (top left) and the right angle between the statusbar and app drawer ruins the theme feel a bit.

Another thought about the lockscreen: since the theme is mostly dark, the white battery status icon looks a bit out of place in my opinion.

Another observation - the new font seems to screw up digital clock widget (the date gets cut off. Reverting to default font fixes it). I know that it's not the theme's fault but rather a badly designed widget, but it still might be a good idea to make fonts optional by providing them in a additional update.zip.

About the only thing that stops me from keeping this beautiful theme is the fact that i've gotten used to the five-screen launcher of cyanogenMOD. Maybe you could consider adding a theme version with five screens?

One last thing: have you considered porting this theme to MetaMorph? It sure makes it easier to supply many theme versions - you can for example prepare a default theme and optional version of launcher with more screens, modified version of the search widget, a optional font pack and the user will be able to choose any combination of them. They don't even need to be packaged with default theme and can be optional downloads only for people who will want them.

Metamorph also seems to make theme creation and porting to new rom versions easier for the developer - you don't have to manually extract and repack all new apk's. Yuo just supply the graphic files that need to be changed. It sure has some rough edges (like the need to manually reload widgets after applying a theme), but i think it's still a great way to apply themes.
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Metamorph

I have used metamorph and then try to flash this theme over it i get the adroid FC and cannot get to the home screen...so now i reflashed CM 4.2.7.1 and now works fine. Is that because I was using Metamorph files?

Boot screen is sick BTW Good job!!!!!
[Android Themes] mr_deimos:
Damn, i feel really stupid now. I didn't notice that cyanogen uses advanced launcher by default again. Or was it included in the theme?

Anyway, thanks a lot for the tip :)
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
No problem bro!

It's part of the theme...LOL
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
yeah the theme isn't compatible with metamorph at the moment, either available on metamorph or work with metamorph installed.

sorry!
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
No worries, just wanted to see if I was doing something wrong. Thanks bro!
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
More stuff to be themed + added to theme:

2.0 dialer for 4.2.7.1
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Aww hells yes, this is amazing! I will DEFINITELY have to look into theming this! Thanks so much for sharing ^_^
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
looks kool, ill get workin on some images for it.
[Android Themes] jweezy92:
Alllllllllllllllll hail experion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Freekyfrog stole his dialer concept
[Android Themes] djosiah:
are you being serious? fyi, the dialer came from the original concept created by cache so the dialer was not 'stolen'. both themes were inspired from the same concept art. so next time do some rsearch before you just make accusations.
[Android Themes] severedembrace:
Uh, I tried to keep it to myself, but after reading that I gotta say some things

1. If anyone does use someone else's work on XDA, they usually give credit. It's a COMMUNITY.

2. CacheInjection made the original concept art for Experion and Darkstar. They are both offshoots of the same theme.

3. Take your Ritalin and stop typing in all caps (in this and other threads). It's annoying.
[Android Themes] mr_deimos:
I just noticed that wifi signal level icons don't look very good. It seems that somehow some color information was lost when making the ''disabled'' bars of the meter darker resulting in visible jagged edges with almost no antialiasing.

So i fixed them. Here's a comparison between the original icons (top row) and modified ones (bottom row):

Modified icons along with one in gimp's format (in case you want different brightness for the disabled bars) are attached to the post.
[Android Themes] insanedrunk:
Nice job, i kind of noticed that too, but at first i thought i just needed my glasses, lol, good work on restoring those, Thanks.
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Yes thank you very much! What I originally did for the icons was took some that has a black to grey gradient behind them and just filled in the grey part of the gradient. It turned out well for all of the icons except for the wifi ones, they gave me some trouble haha.
[Android Themes] awdlexusis:
Pretty clean looking!!!
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
I think some one from above is looking out for this theme...new dialer arrival....google nav on market(FREE).....themers coming together to make the best theme around......all before christmas......can it get any better?

-also-

If anyone wants to see "kinda" a preview of some of this theme and dosn't know already...Darkstar has a really close dialer to this one and runs great even with Adv launcher and Lockscreen! The rounded edges are also cool!!Just FYI
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
@jweezy92 i feel hurt, i designed the original concept, and had no problem with offshoots form my design, they havnt credited me with the design, i dont really care, but dont call us plagiarist, i designed that, and some guys (sorry can remember his name) took my design and changed it a bit, but i came up with the concept, look at the original darkstar thread!

i am seriously upset by your remarks, we arent ass holes, we dont steal **** and not atribute it!

cache!
[Android Themes] TheUriel:
Can you guys port this to Dwang ?
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
I've tried once before unsuccessfully, but I'll give it another go once v0.5 is released.
[Android Themes] zenstrom:
This is correct, I suggested some changes to the original Darkstar concepts, G1_Lucky liked the concepts enough to branch them off into a separate theme, but cacheinjection came up with the original concepts that inspired my designs and Experion/Darkstar are most definitely complimentary themes. Anyone accusing anyone of plagiarism is retarded and obviously hasn't followed the development of either of the themes. We will definitely make sure to credit you, cacheinjection, and sorry if we've caused any confusion about this.
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
Any progress on the new dialer?
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
Thanks zenstrom, you are a dude! i have no problems with the experion stuff at all, in fact i think its great to have two new fantastic themes, i think i came on a little strong last night, i had however consumed a pretty large quantity of alcohol, lol. posting under the influence is never a good idea!

PS zenstrom, do you have wave if not, ill send you an invite, if so if you would like to colaborate in the future on a theme, them pm me your wave address. would love to work with you!

@harpreet1988, the dialer should be sorted for v0.5, but freekyfrogy is the real man behind the scenes with the dialer, so dont quote me on it!
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
The android 2.0 dialer will not be in the v0.5 release, at least I don't have plans for it at the moment. I think I've held this release up for too long so I'm going to try to get it out today. There are still things that need working on, but I think we're almost there.
[Android Themes] TheUriel:
LOL ! I dont think so. I have 2 G1, i installed Cyanogen's ROM to test this out and ended up with Cyanogen's ROM on both of my phone. Theme is grate. (Only reason why im in this ROM again. No offense to Cyanogen your still the man.)
[Android Themes] bittermormon:
any word on plans for a DWang port? That ROM with this theme would be great.!!
[Android Themes] TheUriel:
That's your answer Bittermormon.
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
v0.5 is up! download it now! =) (screens coming soon)
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
You need to update the title from 4.2.5 to the ROM v0.5 is made for XD
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Haha thanks, I missed that :p So what do you think of the update?
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
Just rebooted.....still booting...lol
[Android Themes] severedembrace:
Nice widgets.

I guess you have to put that ringer nation boot on every other build to pay some bills, huh?

I know the dialer has to be smaller based on the addition of the new functionalities, but somehow it seems....off?
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
I was just gonna say.....the DarkStar bootscreen is missing XD

Ok weather widgets force closes as well as facebook.

Widgets....i'm too used to the widgets from 0.4.7 XD

Dialer.....the buttons look....cramped?
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Yeah I've got to put it there. Don't worry, I'm going to make an alternate update to give it the new bootscreen though :)
[Android Themes] severedembrace:
Facebook works fine for me.

Froggy, maybe next release try spacing out the dialpad more?

Like horizontally kerning the numbers?
[Android Themes] harpreet1988:
Or perhaps make the numbers nice and big....like the older dialer?

and the rounded edges from the top don't stay with the open apps.....I liked that XD

time to restore my BART backup of v0.4.7 XD
[Android Themes] freekyfrogy:
Yeah I'm already thinking of ways to do this. The dialer's not totally finished, but I hated making you guys wait haha. It'll get done within the next few days for sure :)

what do you mean the rounded edges on top don't stay? Yes they do :eek:
[Android Themes] severedembrace:
Bwhahhahhhaaaaa! Awesome!
[Android Themes] djdarkknight96:
Like the visual proof!!!! LOL :D

The new widgets are sick as hell!!! You are theming this like it was ment for me...in know it's not..but sure feels like it...Thanks for the good work.

New music widget is my fav......but where is the weather clock skin???

nevermind found it!
[Android Themes] sianaka:
WoW...

This theme is truly amazing. I am rebooting right now, so I haven't seen the dialer yet, but I love the updates I see in the screenshots.
[Android Themes] SuperDave479:
I love, love, LOVE this theme except for two little things. The progress color in the browser and highlights in Android Market are still orange. Any chance those will be changed to green soon?
[Android Themes] sianaka:
Can't get phone to boot.

I have tried every thing I can think of to get this theme to work, but my phone stops on the G1 screen as soon as I flash this. I am not sure what is going on, but I haven't had this problem before. Anyone have any ideas?
[Android Themes] eessel:
What process did you use? Make sure to first flash the htc dream radio image, then flash the cyangoen 4.2.7.1. Rom, then wipe your dalvik cache (just to be safe), then flash this theme. This is method that i took to get this revolutionary theme workin' for me. Hope it helps.. :)
[Android Themes] Ireas:
May I create a port for the Samsung Galaxy of this theme?
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
@Ireas yeah no probs,

the new dialer is a bit of a work in progress, i created it at about 1.30 this morning.

but i will be fixing it today or tommorw, and with a few more little updates then me will give you all 0.5.1

cache

edit: cm updater updated, i have put the other updater there too for the lockscreen, and the boot screen.
[Android Themes] Ireas:
Greate, ty =D
[Android Themes] cacheinjection:
Hey guys, i have made some more changes to the dialer,

heres a couple of screenshots:
[Android Themes] JVoo:
in the new release there's still lack of languages. Look at the framework-res.apk in res folder and compare it to original framework-res.apk from CM 4.2.7.1.