Ultimate Theme UI Template

Experience it Sooner Than You Think

It happens every now and again that we are approached with something new and revolutionary in the Android world, this new venture by Design Rifts is nothing short of that.  Jai Romeo came to us and said he had a new idea regarding theming and theme creation, in his words “An Ultimate Theme Creation Template”.  This new idea is designed to bring theming to a more centralized and easier to apply format.  As of right now, Action, ADW, Apex, Nova, Go, and Smart launcher developers are working with him to offer support for the code (written from the ground up) to be implemented into their current apps.  The implementation of such a theme engine is much simpler than anything on the market to date.  And that’s just the tip of this snowballing iceberg, he has made the code Open Source, in the true spirit of Android, so that anyone who has a theme or wants to build a theme off of this template for very easy implementation, can tap the GitHub and build their own, or port their own with the source already on hand.  Now I know that not everyone out there who likes a good theme limits their use to the launchers currently supported, and that’s ok.  Jai has contacted the developers of other launchers to see if they want to get on board and support the code he has tirelessly put together.  Hint hint, if you like this idea and your launcher of choice isn’t “on the list” hit them up and see if they’ll jump on board so you can partake in the themey goodness and not have to change your beloved launcher to come play with the cool kids.  For those interested in what the underbelly of the theming societal reform will hold, here are some snippets:

This is going to provide a clean and easy to use, for both the themer and user, icon theme templates that support multiple launchers with applying from within.  It includes wallpapers, a way to display all of the icons included, a way to request icons while scanning the users device to gain everything the themer needs to add it.  Links to the play store, social networking, website linkage, email, and more will all be part of the total package.

It doesn’t get much more complete than that, well, for me the layman anyways.  This app/theme engine end result will yield a standalone apk that is installed just like any other theme apk, however, does not rely on a device or rom supporting the Cyanogenmod theme engine.  This takes that idea, while still a good idea, and improves on it; just like innovation does and should do, moves the new creation ahead of the pack.

Now I know many of you are chomping at the bit already wanting to get a taste of the Ultimate UI Theming Pie, and while it does taste good, it will not be released until Monday, 10/15/2013.  However, if you are a themer or aspiring themer and want to try your hand at creating your own work or art using the Open Source Template, the GitHub link is a few lines up, but I plan on tossing it up again at the bottom of this page for easy access.  If  I had any theming talent or a machine to theme on, I’d probably be elbow deep in trying this out myself, but alas, I am one of the many who are willing to sop up the hard work and offer my gratitude to the awesome developers that take the time to put stuff like this together and share it with us all.

I do not have a confirmed price as to what the initial releases of these themes will run, but I imagine they will fall inline with those of the past.  And honestly, they cost less than a cup of coffee at AM PM but last a lot longer and don’t have that weak bitter taste of gas station coffee.  Rest assured though, when the first theme of it’s kind lands we will post a link here with the necessary info for you and all of your friends.  If the work in this newest theme holds up to the quality of those in the past, which I have no doubts that it will, the cost is well below the value in regards to the amount of time, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and redbulls that go into making them.

What will the future hold for this cool idea and app?  Hard to say, but whatever it is, it will be bright, and it will fit the taste you are looking for then and subsequent day following.  So stay tuned, Monday is the day for the goodies to drop and if you can’t find them on the play store under the DesignRifts section, you’ll be able to find a link here showing you the way, just don’t be afraid to click it, buy it, and install it, we promise…it won’t hurt a bit.

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Coming Soon to a Play Store Near You!!!!

12pm Eastern Time to be Exact

Are you ready for this?  There is a sweet Icon pack and Wallpaper Assortment landing on the Play Store…soon.  It’s been dubbed “Axis” and it is full of awesomeness.  First thing I noticed when I loaded the Apk and installed into Apex was the uniform shadowing on all of the icons in the pack.  The pack comes, as well, with an icon mask so if there are some icons that are not included in the pack (I have a few odd ball ones) they look uniform with the rest of them, no sore thumbs in my (or your) app drawer or homescreens.  That is one of my biggest pet peeves, cool ass icon pack that leaves some still basic and stock, wth?

I was blessed with this icon pack ahead of release to the Play Store, I feel like I got totally hooked up, there is no question about that.  The amount of work that went into this pack is nothing short of great.  Each icon has a great shadow (as I mentioned before J) that give it great depth and makes them pop off the page.  The complete package comes with 6 wallpapers, all complimenting the icon pack, coloring, and the developers time and effort poured into this product.  Will Windham aka StealthyChief has outdone himself with this current offering.

Here are some comments from the Chief’s G+ Page:

By far, the most beautiful icons I have ever seen. Great work+Will Windham ! – Ray D.

An incredible looking set of icons. I can’t wait! – Brian S.

+Will Windham that is gonna be the best icon pack by far! – Dylan M.

This looks amazing. Sort of like stock Android just jazzed up a bit. A very good chance this will be added to my collection! – Paul C.

See…They’re loving it, I know you will too.

Show +Will Windham, the StealthyChief some love and pick up his icon pack at your local Play Store, you won’t be disappointed.  Pricing is not released for this awesome pack yet, it will be around Noon tomorrow, so…don’t delay, set a timer, hit F5 repeatedly until it stops working or the set drops, or just stare at the clock until the time is right and then grab yourself a set.  Add a little dazzle to your Android device with the coolness that is Axis!

On a side note, this awesome Axis Package is designed to work with Nova Launcher, Apex Launcher, ADW/EX, and Action Launcher.  I am not sure if the icons will load into other launchers, but there is a good possibility, so pick it up and try it out.

Zachdroid…OUT!!!

Axis – GO Apex Nova Theme Play Store Link

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Get Your Glasses and Get Retro

Design Rifts has released a comprehensive Icon/Theme pack called, well, Aviator.  If you hadn’t figured that out already.  This theme pack is awesome.  It rolls with 8 custom theme oriented wall papers, 300+ icons with more being added as the developer Design Rifts rolls through.  He also has implemented a theme mask so if you have any apps that are not covered in  his 300+ library, they will be themed as well so you don’t have a sore thumb hanging out on your home screen or in your app drawer.  That always annoys the hell out of me, well, no more, not with this theme anyways.  The download is super fast and when your done, the apk you get has it’s own built in, easy to apply interface.

Check out Design Rifts at their Website and the Play Store, spread some love their direction to keep the goodies like this flowing into our ever growing and changing landscape we call Android.

Application: Aviator Retro Theme Pack
Developer: Design Rifts
Cost: $1.49

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Looking for some pretty unique icons to make your device stand out just a little more different than the rest? Well then you should really give ICS Plates Ex icons a try. Now it does say ADW Theme in front of it in the Play Store, but do not let that fool you. For those of you that have the tasty Ice Cream Sandwich on your phone, you will be able to use these icons if you are rocking either Nova or Apex Launcher. Giving these icons a try myself and they look pretty awesome. Here is what is new with the icons:

• OVER 100 MORE ICONS ADDED
• COMPLETELY NEW LOOK
• NEW BACK GROUNDS
• APEX FREE+PAID SUPPORT

I will say, dcomobile never seems to disappoint with their themes and icons, so head to the Play Store and get these icons for the cheap price of a dollar. Let us know how you like them.

Application: ICS Plates Ex
Developer: dcomobile
Cost: .99

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We stumbled upon a theme in the Play Store by dberm22. The theme icon and the them name doesn’t make it pop out as far as what it really is. When you see 3D metal, you would expect the theme to be all about steel or something similar. While the dock bar is a rounded piece of sheet metal, that is about all the metal you are going to get. The icons are actually ones you may have seen and used before. I know I have. They are the ever so cool little Android robots holding you application icons in his hands. Those were originally created some time ago by Manup456, and I think we shared them with you guys a while ago.

dberm22 has a free version for you take a look at. It offers a limited number of Android icons, but get the themes point across. If you fall in love with it, then you will want to snag the donate version for 0.99. The primary difference between the two will be additional icons that dberm22 has added to the theme that he created.

If you feeling like stepping away from the more tradition theme styles, this is a pretty cool way to do it. Feel free to click or scan the QR below to install it. Don’t forget, the theme is meant for ADW Launcher EX, but any launcher that lets you replace icons is free to download and use the included icon pack as well.

Application: 3D Metal Theme for ADW Free
Developer: dberm22
Cost: FREE

Application: 3D Metal Theme for ADW Donate
Developer: dberm22
Cost: $0.99

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All of the icons are custom original work and not copy or tweaks of someone else time and labor. The Slick theme comes packed with 420 custom images, 375 icons internally coded in App Drawer with 400 icons available in the Icon Picker. The theme also features 12 custom wallpapers and 10 custom dockbars. Giving you a truly unique experience and theme to adjust in your spare time. Take a look at a few screenshots below that were provided for your viewing pleasure.

I hate to have to say it, but I will anyways. This theme is build and designed for ADW Launcher. You must have ADW Launcher EX 1.3.3+ installed on your device to use the theme. Buying and installing this theme without having the associated launcher app will result in nothing more than a waste of your time and money. Click HERE to download ADW Launcher EX. Now on to more important things. After you pick up this theme below you will want to set it. Press Menu > ADWSettings > Themes Preferences then select “BigDX Slick” and Apply Theme! Hopefully you can change the dockbars and wallpapers on your own. If you need some help though, there is a handy ADW Launcher EX guide available. Pop on down to the QR below and click it or scan it to go snag this theme and enjoy the new look that BigDX has brought to your device.

Application: BigDX Slick ADW Theme
Developer: BigDX
Cost: $1.99

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You all know how much we love our themes here at AndroidSPIN. We love them so much, in fact, that we’ve been bringing you a ton of them, every day over the past few weeks. Today is no different, and my finding is one that comes to us from a well-known themer. Say hello to Tha Offeset, from kovdev, one of my favorite Android theme creators and one heckuva cool community member.

This theme is compatible with ADW Launcher and features over 720 themed application icons. It also comes with a matching custom wallpaper set and custom docks for ADW EX users. Check out the screenies below:

This theme really makes me wish I could find one of my old pairs of 3D glasses. If any of you have a pair and try it out, be sure to let us know how the 3D effect works for you. Grab your copy by clicking or scanning the link below.

Application: Tha Offset [ADW Theme]
Developer: Kovdev
Cost: $2.99

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OK, the title may have been a bit exaggerated, but it got your attention, didn’t it? I know how much you folks love to change themes, so there will never truly be a theme to end the search, but Crystal Black HD is definitely worthy of a mention here in our daily attempt to bring you the best themes from every nook and cranny of the Internet. This offering is for ADW Launcher, and comes to us from Theme4droid, and offers over 1300 (yep, thirteen hundred) themed application icons — a collection that is definitely nothing to scoff at.

Lookin’ pretty smooth, right? I thought so too. Black Crystal HD offers full HDPI support, and can be yours for only $0.99. If you’d like to give it a spin, click or scan the QR code below.

Application: Crystal Black HD
Developer: Theme4Droid
Cost: $0.99

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Here’s an oldie, but a goody, for those of you who love to trick out your ADW Launcher with the hottest looking themes you can find. Fluxed, from Asher S. is available for free, and offers users a sense of unified icons with its sleek, modern look. This high-quality theme features almost 350 apps, and can be applied to HDPI and MDPI, and LDPI devices. If there are any icons you’d like to see added to the bunch, the developer has invited users to make requests via his website. Gotta love good customer service, eh?

Wanna know how you can give it a shot? Well, it’s really simple, my dear friend. All you have to do is click or scan that pretty little QR code below. Enjoy!

Application: Fluxed ADW Theme
Developer: Asher S.
Cost: FREE

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TeamCarbon has released an update to ADW Theme BloodRed. The latest version is now 1.2.

This release is supported on the following Device(s):

===v1.2===
Coded another 30 icons
Themed default dock bar
Google Search Widget, themed background & voice search button

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