FAQ
1. Do you know if this is Cyan Mod 12 or CM12?
2. Do you know what is bootloader, custom recovery, wipe?
3. Do you know how to boot your phone into bootloader/fastboot or recovery mode?
4. Do you have Android Lollipop on your phone?
5. Do you have a "Theme Manager" section in settings or a "theme manager" app in your app drawer?
If the answer to the question is "NO" don't install this theme, it probably won't work.
Why can't I see the icon after installation?
Because this is a theme for CyanogenMod ROM, it doesn't show the icon in the app drawer, it's not a bug or something.
I have Android 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, or I don't even know what version my phone is, will the theme work?
NO!
How to launch it?
Flash custom recovery for your phone (CWM, twrp or whatever - by the way, if you don't know what it is, the theme won't work), flash CyaongenMod Rome for your phone, install this app and install the theme in Theme Manager .
OMG I can't open the app!
Because this is not a normal application, it is a theme for CM12 theme manager, so you can't open it, only apply to themes.
I don't have a Themes/Theme Manager.
Because you don't have to cyan Mod 12.
Please note that I can install min version of Android to 5.0, but many phones officially have earlier version of Android, but they may have CM12 as custom ROM. So please don't install the app and give 1 star if you don't know what this app is exactly.
YOU MUST HAVE CUSTOM ROM CyanogenMod 12 (Android 5.0 Lollipop) to run this one!
If you have any errors, some elements are in the screenshot but not in your phone - this is not a theme error, this is a error with CM Theme Chooser, so please don't write, for some reason it doesn't work for you! Wipe the disk and apply the theme again.
This is a theme for CM12 in TouchWiz style from Samsung phones. Please note, it doesn't have all the apps and all the elements the same as a Samsung phone, it's just stylized. Buy, install and have fun :)
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Thematic applications:
- Browser
- Calculator
- Cameras
- Contacts
- Dialer
- Gallery
- SMS/MMS
- Settings
- Dictaphone
- System user interface
- Cyan Music
- Cyan watch
- Cyan Updater
- Cyan AudioFX
- Cyan Theme Chooser
- Opendelta
includes:
- Alarm
- Icons
- Desktop and Lockscreen wallpaper
- Notification sound
- Melody
Usage: install the application, apply the theme in Cyan Theme Chooser, restart your phone if you do not see all the changes.
Attention - this application is only compatybile with Cyan Theme Chooser. This will only work on CM12 and other drives with the Chooser theme.
TouchWiz has definitely gotten better over the past couple of years. Fewer bugs and glitches, less load on the system. However, there are still users who cannot stand TouchWiz the old fashioned way, and categorically at that. In fact, in its current form, this software product is not so bad, but if you also have a passionate desire to disable TouchWiz, then now we will tell you how best to do this.
Why just disable TouchWiz and not uninstall it?
Surely, you came to this page looking for a way to “demolish” TouchWiz so that it’s immediate and permanent. However, the essence of the fable is that, firstly, the removal procedure presupposes the presence of certain knowledge and experience in a task that is quite difficult for an unprepared user and installation of custom firmware on a smartphone.
And secondly, if you suddenly stop liking it, then, as practice shows, such a radical measure as deletion is completely unnecessary. You can simply put it out of sight until you want to turn it on again.
In general, this time we suggest that you do not complicate the task, simply disable TouchWiz and install a more suitable one instead. The only problem is to choose one for which, let's say, you will experience less hostility than TouchWiz.
We can only add that if you just want to see the Android OS with a minimum amount of unnecessary bells and whistles, then try Google Start (aka Google Now Launcher). Many people also like Nova Launcher.
So, to disable TouchWiz:
- decide on an alternative launcher and install it on your Samsung;
- After completing the installation procedure, tap " Open «;
- the system will automatically prompt you to select the newly installed launcher as the default one, select it, and after that TouchWiz will no longer appear.
By the way, while complaining about the poor quality of TouchWiz, users often forget that the cause of any “freezes” and glitches may not be the interface itself, but different pre-installed applications and services that Samsung () generously stuffs its mobile devices with.
If a smartphone begins to become unpleasantly “stupid,” then the easiest way to cure it (at least temporarily) is to reboot, and the most effective is the so-called “hard reset” or a complete reset (with , of course) followed by configuring the system.
You still won’t be able to remove pre-installed applications so easily, but you are guaranteed to clear the cache and be able to disable unnecessary programs in the usual way, i.e. just through " Settings ". And we will tell you how to remove TouchWiz permanently in one of our next publications.
Most modern smartphone and tablet manufacturers are trying to differentiate their smartphones with a unique user interface. The Samsung company, for example, installs a proprietary shell called “tachwiz” on its devices. She has many advantages, but no less disadvantages. For example, not everyone likes the design of this UI (User Interface); some are dissatisfied with the performance or power consumption of the device. Therefore, some users of Samsung gadgets, not without reason, want to “remove” the shell. Let's figure out what TouchWiz is, why it's needed, and whether it's possible to disable or remove it from your device.
Why is UI needed?
Why do you need TouchWiz? A similar question may be asked by those who are completely unfamiliar with the structure of the mobile system. UI is a conductor between the user and the hardware of the device; this is everything that you see on the screen. It is simply impossible to use a smartphone without a UI. Therefore, TouchWiz is not needed, but it is necessary! The only exception will be gadgets with custom firmware installed, but more on that later.
Design
Depending on the device and the software version, the system design is slightly different, but when you pick up the gadget, you can easily determine that it is Samsung. You will be reminded of this not only by the intrusive company logo on the front panel of the smartphone, but also by the recognizable shell. A custom font is used, and on the main screen you will be greeted by pleasant stock application icons. The animations are also pleasing to the eye. And, it would seem, everything is fine. But Material Design (the design ideology followed by Google) and TouchWiz are completely different things. This means that by installing several applications from the Play Store, the integrity of the system will be violated: all applications will have the same design, but the system will have a different one. Is this critical? We think not. Not everyone cares so much about the design and integrity of the user interface and applications. But it’s worth noting that at Samsung, designers are still aware of new trends and have introduced some Material Design elements into TouchWiz, which is good news.
Functional
The functionality of pure Android has been somewhat expanded: new functions have been added, such as instant cropping of screenshots, multi-window mode, convenient use with one hand, etc. A dubious plus, because, for example, before the implementation of multi-window mode in Android 7.0, not all applications supported this mode on Samsung devices. And the function of adapting the system for use with one hand, although it can be useful, does not significantly simplify the use of a smartphone. It's good that you can at least turn all this off.
On the other hand, there are also pleasant little things like the “Close all applications” button in the recent list, a built-in file manager, an advanced power saving mode and a convenient menu to turn off the device.
The speed of TouchWiz will not disappoint either: on new devices, stock applications work quickly and without lag. You can feel that the Koreans are working painstakingly on their software, and not “just to have it.”
Updates
The frequency and speed of software updates leaves much to be desired. The announcement of Android 8.0 is just around the corner, and Samsung has still not released the promised updates to Android 7.0 Nougat for its A 2016 line. However, monthly security updates arrive strictly on schedule.
App Store
Koreans also have their own application store. You may ask why is it needed if there is a Play Store? And we have nothing to answer to this. If you install the firmware without Google services, then this small store can hardly be called a full-fledged replacement for the Play Store.
Advertising applications
After purchasing a gadget from Samsung, you will also find several pre-installed advertising applications. This point can hardly be attributed to the advantages of TouchWiz either.
Let's summarize. Advantages and disadvantages:
- Nice extra features (like multi-window mode)
- Recognizable shell style
- Good speed
- Optimized and developed software
- A large number of pre-installed applications
- Controversial design
- Abundance of useless functions
- Long updates for non-flagship devices to the latest version of Android
How to remove touchwiz on Samsung devices
In order to understand how to remove TouchWiz on Samsung, you should consider in detail the main methods, of which there are not many.
The first method is simple. There is no need to install other firmware here. Instead, we will simply change all the elements externally so that there is no trace of TouchWiz left. Download a third-party launcher from the Play Store, such as Nova Launcher. Replace application icons with those that you like by downloading some icon pack from the application store. In the settings of some Samsung smartphones and tablets you can find the “Themes” item. In themes you can choose the appearance of the system that interests you (I advise you to look for themes in Material Design). You can complete the transformation by installing applications from Google (Chrome, Docs, Notes, etc.) to replace the standard ones.
The second method is much more complicated, but instead of a pre-installed shell, you will have a new shell inside and out. You will need to install custom firmware (for example, CyanogenMod). Instructions for flashing the firmware along with the necessary files and programs can be found on the forum of your device. Reflashing the device will void the warranty!
Conclusion
I hope we helped you understand what TouchWiz is and what this interface is for. As you can see, this shell has a number of advantages and disadvantages. The good thing is that there is nothing stopping you from changing the launcher or changing the theme. As a last resort, for some devices it is possible to replace this shell by flashing it. Be careful, as this may lead to the device becoming “bricked” and voiding the warranty.
The latest version of Samsung's TouchWiz user interface has finally received its long-awaited support. The GALAXY A series smartphones (models GALAXY A3, GALAXY A5 and GALAXY A7) are the first devices to have this new feature. Later, flagship devices joined, as well as the latest and. Today some new information has surfaced regarding the theme changing feature for TouchWiz.
However, the latest version of TouchWiz does not allow you to create your own themes. This is definitely a temporary drawback, because in the near future, a special tool will appear in the popular interface shell from Samsung for the Android operating system that will allow you to create themes yourself - to your taste and color, as they say. Users will be able to develop and share custom themes for their smartphones.
Currently, the availability of this tool is extremely limited - it is only available on the GALAXY Note 4 phablet. But Samsung appears to be already working on expanding its reach across devices. The official Samsung support team responded to one user that the new flagship GALAXY S6 will join the above model soon, and that availability will be expanded to include many more markets. How do you like the ability to create your own themes?
Every day you look at the screen of your smartphone/tablet a hundred times. Naturally, it should look beautiful and work properly. Therefore, we have selected for you the 5 best launchers that will help your device become more convenient to use. Links to launchers are in their names.
Google Now Launcher is suitable for Android smartphones with the Android KitKat operating system. Google Now will always be available if you move to the left side of the display. It should be noted that the launcher does not modify the desktop interface. You will not receive any special effects, themes or custom icons. Just add widgets, shortcuts and applications. However, Google Now Launcher will be able to simplify the work with your smartphone without overloading it. Plus, controlling it using a swipe is very convenient.
Nova Launcher was one of the first to appear, but still remains in the top five launchers for Android. With its help, you can make the smartphone desktop interface look like stock or radically change its appearance, making the home screen unique in its kind. The launcher allows you to customize almost everything, from icons to animation, grid size, etc. In addition to its extensive settings, Nova Launcher is very fast, doesn't require much space, and new versions are constantly being released.
There is not only a free version of Nova Launcher, but also a premium one, in which you will find many more settings.
This is a very interesting option, since Aviate Beta is the first dynamic launcher. It keeps track of what you do during the day, where you go, and based on this it displays the apps you need. For example, if you are in the gym, Aviate Beta will show you shortcuts with fitness applications, if the user is at the airport, then travel applications will be displayed on the device, and if you are in the office, then the appropriate programs for this.
Aviate Beta will force you to use your phone to its full potential. And, if he sees that there is no popular and useful application on your smartphone, he will offer you to download it.
EverythingMe Launcher is very similar to the previous launcher, but the difference is that the latter has evolved into something more than just an application that offers you relevant programs. This launcher adapts depending on the time of day and your location. For example, in the morning EverythingMe Launcher will display the weather and news headlines, i.e. the information that would be useful for you to review in the morning. When you start work, your schedule will appear, for example.
EverythingMe Launcher is an excellent choice for those who want their smartphone to be completely automated and serve as a specific "reminder". It is also capable of searching for new applications that may be useful to you and suggesting you download them.
If you want your smartphone's desktop to be unique and look interesting, but don't want to spend time customizing it, then Themer Beta will come in handy. For over a year, designers have been creating themes for Themer so that any user can use them. The theme includes icons, wallpapers, widgets and many other useful tools. Moreover, some of the themes are real works of art, and they can be on your device.
You can choose a pre-made theme, but that doesn't mean you can't customize it. You have many options at your disposal, each of which can be adjusted independently if desired.
