cannot load themes--I've tried almost everything

[zooeyhall]

I am trying to install a down-loaded theme on my HTC Touch Pro (Alltel). I can download the .cab file to the phone and execute it ok, and it tells me to restart, but the theme is not loaded.

I have tried to install serveral different themes but to no success.

I called Alltel support. They took a test phone and downloaded and then installed a theme with no problems.

I was told to go into Settings-->today, and disable touchflo3d prior to installing the theme. But that didn't help.

I've even tried a hard reset of the phone---no luck.

Can anyone advise on what I am doing wrong? Would really like to get this to work and would appreciate any help! Thank you!

[boredandtattooed]

TF3D config is what u need... i dont have it, im a Titanium guy... simple search will get it for ya.. actually just go through first 3 pages, someone asked for it yesterday

[Hypnotic2010]

*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
Code:


. (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 thanx on your way out!

[Talon Pro]

You also need to select a theme other than the sprint one before install.

[gorelow]

Originally Posted by Talon Pro

You also need to select a theme other than the sprint one before install.

was this really a necessary response? most of us flash roms and this site is for helping people with their problems.

[gorelow]

You also need to select a theme other than the sprint one before install.
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If you bought a new phone and installed a custom ROM, and you $)%*(&$%$ your phone up... i DONT feel sorry.
And YES you do NOT have a warranty anymore!
THIS WAS THE QUOTE THAT SHOULD HAVE SHOWN UP

[Talon Pro]

Originally Posted by gorelow

was this really a necessary response? most of us flash roms and this site is for helping people with their problems.

Originally Posted by gorelow

You also need to select a theme other than the sprint one before install.
__________________
If you bought a new phone and installed a custom ROM, and you $)%*(&$%$ your phone up... i DONT feel sorry.
And YES you do NOT have a warranty anymore!
THIS WAS THE QUOTE THAT SHOULD HAVE SHOWN UP

Quantify 'most'. Its really very few in the whole. Do what you want, but dont complain that your warranty wont cover your phone when YOU messed it up. And DONT tell someone who knows NOTHING about a PPC/Smartphone to 'flash a rom' and all will be well. i enjoy my RSS feed, i get to see how many idiots a day brick or otherwise render useless a $700 phone from trying to do something its not supposed to do.

Not to mention, YOUR post didnt stay on topic....