s2w HTC blackdrop theme

**S2W** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 04:49 PM

*To those who link this theme on other sites, please be considerate and post the link of this thread from the original source here at ppcgeeks. So that your members can have an insight to any helpful updates to the s2w blackdrop. Respect is appreciated... and always give credit where is due. I feel elated in being part of the creative process and that you have chosen s2w blackdrop. Thank you and enjoy.*

s2w Blackdrop HTC is a theme I created and tested for the Sprint HTC touch. It may be a simple layout for some, in comparison to the many exciting themes here, but this style suits my needs and I thought I share it...

Included within the theme are simple instructions. Also an important note of interest you need RLtoday and UL.

****Buttons****
The 5 buttons seen are skinned to RLtoday and are active, just simply tap on it, and it opens an app. I currently have my preference, so the icons open; file explorer, internet, programs, ultimate launch settings and music. Tapping on the clock opens the alarm settings and the Date opens the calendar.

These buttons are just an added feature I included through "Rltoday". You can also create as many tabs which you swipe within "Ultimate Launch".

But In my theme instead of having all these tabs showing in UL either by icons or text wording of your content within a tab, you just swipe left or right to view your apps and make as many as you want without all those tabs visible.

Its just a different and simple way of using UL.

You are more than welcomed to try it out. Hope you enjoy.

Any comments would be appreciated.

If you like my themes others will follow...

****Updates****

***** Update 5/30/08*****
Added for those that prefer a more basic theme with the s2w layout. Also any background could be set to match. Enjoy

*****Update s2w blackdrop theme 6/6/2008*****
Added the updated rltoday skin for the new layout of the theme. Now you can add any background to your today screen and the s2w blackdrop will blend to the image. The main pic above gives you an example. Also there are several posted in this thread.

****keep in mind****
If you are a first time user of this theme you will have to download the HTC blackdrop update 12hr and follow the easy instructions on the readme file included.

Hope you enjoy the update and any comments would be much appreciated.

Examples:
s2w original Blackdrop style:

s2w blackdrop:

s2w basic blackdrop:

*To those who link this theme on other sites, please be considerate and post the link of this thread from the original source here at ppcgeeks. So that your members can have an insight to any helpful updates to the s2w blackdrop. Respect is appreciated... and always give credit where is due. I feel elated in being part of the creative process and that you have chosen s2w blackdrop. Thank you and enjoy.*

**Success100** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 04:58 PM

check your pm dude asap

Dooper · #3 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:25 PM

Woaah.. That **** is wicked.

**S2W** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dooper

Woaah.. That **** is wicked.

Thanks... enjoy.

Look out for more themes to come...

Dooper · #5 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2W

Thanks... enjoy.

Look out for more themes to come...

But wait, I don't have Ultimate Launch or RL, Only HTC PLugin can I still use this?

**S2W** · #6 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dooper

But wait, I don't have Ultimate Launch or RL, Only HTC PLugin can I still use this?

Unfortunely you will need both to take advantage of the current theme.

They are great programs that you can download.

Here are the links

Ultimate Launcher, http://www.ultimatelaunch.de/
HTC home customizer, http://www.pocketemu.com
Rltoday, http://www.rotlaus-software.de/projects/rltoday.

Dooper · #7 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:36 PM

Aight... I'll test it

**S2W** · #8 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 05:37 PM

If you are thinking about installing those programs... I do have easy step of instructions on the read me file in the themes cab on how to go about using and correctly installing the theme.

Justin9825 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:10 PM

I can't get HTC Home to set as transparent. I download the transparent background from the app. Why isn't it setting it transparent?

**S2W** · #10 (**permalink**) 05-16-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin9825

I can't get HTC Home to set as transparent. I download the transparent background from the app. Why isn't it setting it transparent?

You need to copy the included "s2w htc weather" folder into the HHC icons folder. Then go to HHc setup and choose "s2w htc weather" in appearance, as well as the transparent in bg. You have to also go to the tab section of HHC and make inactive all the options except for weather. That should work.