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How to Install TF3D Themes
Okay, Im putting this little tutorial together, because i am tired of coming across the same How do i install this theme question... as I know It can be different for noobs w/ the few different types of TF3d theme installations, I decided to put something together that will explain each in brief concise step by step process
I am putting this in the TF3D area, because although it is a tutorial, it may be better served here, where whoever is installing a theme will have a better oppertunity to see this... if any other staff member wishes to move it, feel free... *first and foremost, it is always recommended that before the installation of any theme, you deativate TF3D first... you can do this by going into 'start menu> settings> today> items tab> unchecking Touch flo 3D'... all subsequent instruction provided here, are based on the fact that you have already done so...Also, this tutorial assumes that whatever them file you have downloaded and saved to your device is saved on your storage card... if it is not, you will have to adjust appropriatly* Cabbed Themes Installation cabbed themes are themes that come in .cab file extension format, these are the simplest, easiest and safest ways to install a theme if you find them. 1. using file explorer navigate to the downloaded .cab theme saved on your storage card 2. click to activate/run the file... 3. when prompted, choose to 'install to device' 4. Once process is done soft reset 5. reactivate touch flo 3D in your today settings .Theme Installation .theme installs are a bit more complicated... but still pretty simple to Install a .theme file, you will need a couple things first. first youll need a program called 'Diamond config tool' which you can get here. (if your having problems with installing or running the program remember to go into the program folder once installed and delete the tweaks XML file...more detail regarding that can be found in that thread.) next you will need to create a new folder in the root of your storage card, named 'Themes'... you can do that by navigating to your storage card with file explorer, total commander or resco explorer and opening up the menu and clciking 'create new'... and name the new folder 'Themes' now that, that is completed, your ready to begin 1. Dropp the .theme file (of the theme you wish to install) into the new Theme folder you just created 2. Open/ run the daimond config tool you downloaded 3. open the Appearance Tab 4. In the select theme the drop down list will now show whichever .theme file(s) you put into the 'Themes' folder... choose the one you wish to install and click apply 5. Save and soft reset 6. Reactivate touch flo .Zip installations To install these themes, the process is basically the same as installin a .theme file, with one minor change... 1. using resco explorer or total commander or even File explore (w/ the extension add on), simply rename the .zip file to .theme 2. follow the steps to installing .theme file listed above Now your finished, provided youve followed the instructions, you should see your them install just fine after a soft reset and restarting touch flo 3D Hope this helps... feel free to hit thnx on your way out! Last edited by crazaytalent; 06-02-2009 at 10:48 PM. |
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Nice Crazay...making this a sticky and ill move to tutorial......ill add this to my siggy as well.....great work keep it up.!!!!
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Thanks T... just doin what I can... was getting sick of answering that, so I figure ill putt all the info together... Ill be addin to my siggy also!
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HI crazaytalent NICE TUTORIAL GOOD WORK BRO
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thanks for the tutorial....i think it would help if people actually read it... thanks again
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very nicely put together and i wish more people would make tutorials like we have been lately :> would seperate us from the rest :> once again very nice and D/\SH approved
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Ok, I have been wanting to know but cannot seem to find it. Can I install a new theme over my custom rom? I am currently using MightyROM. And It comes with the black Telus theme. I wouldent mind using a different theme, But i dont want to overwrite anything important that was in my new rom.
I was thinking that theme's with .cab would probably not overwrite anything in my rom. but the .theme files would, considering they need the diamond RUU to run them.(i think) thanks! Let me know please! love these forums! (first post, woo!) |
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thanks dash! appreciate it ! :) I am gonna go look for that now! I think the only thing i was worried about, was the theme slowing down my diamond or changing my pagepool after i install. I like my new speedy rom :)
BTW, Is there a way to change my pagepool AFTER i install the rom VS Before i install it? (I mean, without having to RE-flash my phone) :connie_mykilroy::connie_mykilroy::connie_mykilroy ::connie_mykilroy::connie_mykilroy::connie_mykilro y::connie_mykilroy: Ok that smily face looked too sad. He needed a clicken. --------- New Post Merged on 6/3/2009 at 05:14:26 -------- Dash, could you also post a link to that Mega zip you were talking about? cant seem to locate it for some reason. :/~ ( still new to the site) :connie_mykilroy: :connie_mykilroy: :connie_mykilroy: (couple more of these guys.. why not) --------- New Post Merged on 6/3/2009 at 05:44:19 -------- prolly should just quick replied :) didnt see that option before lol Last edited by Subdaddy; 03-06-2009 at 06:44 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost |
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https://www.wckediden.com/showthread.php?t=178646 and heres the thread to my mega post i was talking about: https://www.wckediden.com/showthread.php?t=182152 also in the future i would recommend that you look at the last link in my signature below this post which is the AMJ tour thread i made and that will teach you how to navigate the site and use the search feature so you can find things easier. |
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also as dash said, installing themes of any kind on any rom will not overwrite anything import to the rom besides the manilla files which is what makes up the theme... As this is you first post, posting an official introduction member introduction would be good, that way the staff can get you set up with all the helpful and useful links and info that you need to know... thanks! Quote:
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I've been able to install the themes just fine, but having trouble getting the theme's backround image to show. What do I need to do to fix this, anyone?
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I have installed themes, but the default backround or the backround meant for each theme is not showing. It is only black. However if I remove the Tf3d it can be seen but is overlayed in gray and barely visible almost as if it's in the backround but the tf3d interface is covering it when on. I have browsed to put in specific image(s) in today settings but still not showing. Even when I revert back to the original HTC black. Any advice?
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I pointed directly to wallpapers from settings tab and have even gone to wallpapers and pictures in file explorer and set as backround but they only appear if I turn TouchFlo off. Also I added a .cab theme called purple nightmare before and removed it but as long as TouchFlo is on when I use WinMob menus the highlight is still purple and some of the interfaces like the onscreen phone dialer are still purple. Not sure what I may have done to cause this. I did a few hard resets, still same problem.
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I did hard resets by way of the power button on top and got the device shutting off warning and turned it back on manually. I find out how to add a wallpaper to the home screen in TF3D. Guess I'm fuzzy on adding it to all tabs in touchflo. I still have the phone dialer and winmo menus highlighted in purple from adding Purple Nightmare Theme even after removing it. Interesting enough when I try to Remove the Purple Nightmare .tsk it says it is unable to completely remove it. I think my phn now reads it as a permanent part of TF3D. Not sure how to reset to the original manila or whatever is causing that.
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1. that wasnt a hard reset you described... that was a power off... do a search its been posted multiple times on how to hard reset the touch pro and diamond 2.To change wallpaer you slide to settings tab in TF3d (not the settings menu) and click the wallpaper option.. follow onscreen instructions from there 3. to apply background to all tabs, u need the background 4 all tab installed on your device... you can find that in taylorAMJ's tweaks, cab, and hacks thread 4. If you installed a theme either manually or in any of the methods described in this tutorial and after uninstall it is common to not have everything removed from manilla files... try uninstalling again using an in depth method like Sktools (which you can also find here at AMJ) or using the diamond config tool, click the appearances tab, and click restore default... and it will restore you default htc tf3d manilla files |
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and you are going to settings on touchflo from there right? it sounds like you are going through file explorer and jsut selecting them as your wallpaper........ you can change the transparency that way describing what you may be running into... also what rom are you running? if you are running a stock sprint rom you will ned munbackground4allpages otherwise you wont get it to work.
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Very nice! Thanks!
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nice lol this really help :yahoo:
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Crazay, thanks first of all for the post. I am not what I'd consider a noob, but not a vet like you either. I had a Touch that I did several mods to and never a problem. I just upgraded to the Touch Pro 3 days ago, installed the Mighty ROM and Diamond config from your link. I made a theme file in my storage card, found a couple .theme files I liked and put them in there. I went to settings/today as you described, disabled TF3D. I even did a soft reset to be sure, went to the TF3D config app, appearances and nothing is in the drop down box. I clicked on path in the upper RH corned, found storage card, themes folder where I am storing the .theme files in and will show the folder with the name of the theme, but when I try to open that folder to gain access to the .theme file, it won't open. The only way I can change a theme is with a .cab file. WTF am i doin wrong man, this is not rocket science, lol and you tutorial was very easy to read. School me man
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No problem enjoyed your theme
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This works on the mogul right?:connie_mykilroy:
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hi and now this dont work on the mogul thats tfd2 this is tfd3 themes oke
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this work perfectly on my pro wat if i want to put a new theme do i just repeat the steps
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Yep pretty much... thats how it goes w/ every theme install... but id suggest uninstalling the theme if its a cab install first and soft resetting ... if its a .theme install using a TF3d config tool... select the option to revert to default tf3d... its not necessarry, but it will assuradly prevent any glitches from happening like different elements from old them show in the new one etc... this is rare, but it has happend on occasion
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thanks that was great help jst got my pro this was the first easy step ever wish everything was that simple
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Hahaha... I hear yah... well glad I could help!
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im still lost im a complete noob to the max just got the phone and im lost i got the config tool and i got somethems i just cant put it all together help ......
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Ok so what exactly do you need help on mark can u tell us exactly what ur doing and where it is that u need help in.
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yeah i have the configure tool and i have some themes but like when i try to get themes on the configure tool nothing is there nothing happens ive already removed the thing that is said to remove when you download the configure tool still no luck also i got some themes on my phone but dont know why when i open them nothing happens am i doing something wrong oh also do i need winrar on my phone cause im looking on google to download it with no luck let me know thanks
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open diamond tf3d configuration on the bottom hit appearance on the top hit path if you have the themes on your sdcard, double click on storage card now find the folder where you have your themes in, and click on it now hit okay on the left bottom now it will take you back to the select theme screen hit that little arrow aiming down select your theme of choice hit apply. there you go bro. |
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yo thanks alot bro got it too work you guys are life savers man also one more thing do i do the same with thottle locks
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whats the problem with throttle lock, better yet, make a thread in the support area and i will help you. we dont wanna get of topic on my boy's thread.
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aight kool thanks man 305 we out
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Also, Have y osted a member introduction yet as per forum rules. there you cn ge all the info and need to know on ur device, and the site, so al ur basic need to knows are met, like, winrar/pocket rar and how to skin apps etc... through the links and such provided by staff and other members... thanks
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I am trying to find out how to run a working version of DIAMOND TF3D? I need help trying to hook up my touch pro...I am a newbie, please for some help...email me oyoung01@gmail.com
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Could someone tell me the difference between these apps: "diamond config tool" the "Diamond BackgroundChanger Installer," and the "Diamond TF3D Config Set up?" I have all 3 but was wondering if they do different things are all the same.
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Diamond tf3d config-is a tool that does alot of things most of the people that get it prolli use it to change themes or change icons around in touchflo . |
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This has got to be the best thread ever for new losers like me...LOVE IT
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hi yeah crazay made a good tutorial dont forget to hit that thanks button for crazaytalent GRTZ WEESJE MODERATOR@AMJ |
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and as Phenom said...No lesers here Jen... ur Just a Noob which is a person who is learning...lo! |
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Hello, I'm new. Just posting.
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