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[NWinTN]

I know I'm late to the party on these particular themes, but I just got my first phone with Android technology. I just got a Samsung Acclaim and I'm still figuring out several things about it. One thing I'd like to do is change the theme and I'm starting at square one on how to do it. I understand the take a pic and set it as a background and all that. Setting these themes up are beyond my comprehension of the Droid system right now. Thanks for any help you guys can give me about this.

[cracksmurf]

There are two different ways at going about changing the theme for your android phone.

The first and easiest would be to download a home replacement app (there are many, just google "android home replacement") that allows using custom themes. You can either download these themes or make them yourself if you have the knowledge.

The second way consists of rooting your phone. This basically is like hacking the phone so you have an administrator account. Once this is done you can install a plethora of different Roms (operating systems) on your phone. Many of these come themed in their own way or simply keep the original style. My preference is www.cyanogenmod.com. Once you have a custom rom running on your phone it is only a matter of either downloading themes made by other users, or making your own using programs like metamorph. However, you must have a bit of technical knowledge to make your own.

Also, I haven't heard anything about anyone successfully rooting the Acclaim, but the place to watch is probably the XDA Developers web site (forum.xda-developers.com). The Acclaim, being an exclusive to US Cellular and what many would consider an entry level device, this phone may not get quick attention from those who build the rooted ROMs.

So for now your only option lies with using the home replacements that allow custom themes. But it will be a good idea to keep an eye out for advancements made with your device on the xda developers web site.

[SoCalSteve]

Sorry for the resurrection, but i recently joined the world of droid, is there any chance to get these files? they seem dead currently.

[cracksmurf]