How To: Remove Themes

**pogeypre** · 10/06/2009, 11:28 PM

I have answered this question several times before, so I think it wise to just post the answer in its very own thread.

Many people are having trouble removing themes they have installed. Either they are removing only partial themes, or they cannot remove themes at all.

First, I don't pretend to be an expert on Preload, so I won't really go into that. However, I have spent some time working with Preware, so it is that App with which I will focus.

Most of the time, the issue people run into is the themer on WebOs Quick Install not realizing they have a theme installed. The reasons for this are varied and do not matter at this point.

Here are the steps you should take to remove themes correctly.

1. Download Preware

Preware can be installed through WebOs Quick Install. You will need to install Preware and the Package Manager Service. You can find those under webos internalz feeds.

2. Run Preware

From there, open Preware and choose Installed Packages, then choose themes. You can then remove your theme which will reinitiate the default theme.

It really is as simple as that. Preware will even remove multiple themes in the event that you did not remove them prior to installing a new one.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Darkrian · 10/06/2009, 11:40 PM

I have preware installed, I added the fish tank theme and when I didn't want it I unistalled it, from preware, i hit remove. Afterwards it left fish icons and all my numbers in the dial pad as fishes. How do i fix this?

**pogeypre** · 10/06/2009, 11:56 PM

Did it restart Luna? (Meaning the User Interface?) If not, restart your Pre and you should have the icons gone.

Darkrian · 10/07/2009, 12:04 AM

Yes it did restarted luna, and the icons are still there. I then myself restarted the phone, and the icons are still there. Installed another theme, then removed it, and icons are still there urgh!!!

**pogeypre** · 10/07/2009, 12:10 AM

Have you tried reinstalling the same theme and then removing it through Preware?

Darkrian · 10/07/2009, 12:11 AM

The theme has been removed from preware, I don't remember the author of the theme either.

madolen · 10/07/2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkrian

The theme has been removed from preware, I don't remember the author of the theme either.

The fish theme should still be available, I am the author.

<a href="http://www.prethemer.com/Fish_Tank-theme271.html"><img src="http://www.prethemer.com/images/themes/036e50551b/thumbnail-small.png"></a>

Darkrian · 10/07/2009, 12:17 AM

I just checked in my preware on my phone and it is not in there.

madolen · 10/07/2009, 12:25 AM

yeah sorry I did a quick update check again

pimpmypre · 10/07/2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogeypetey

I have answered this question several times before, so I think it wise to just post the answer in its very own thread.

Many people are having trouble removing themes they have installed. Either they are removing only partial themes, or they cannot remove themes at all.

First, I don't pretend to be an expert on Preload, so I won't really go into that. However, I have spent some time working with Preware, so it is that App with which I will focus.

Most of the time, the issue people run into is the themer on WebOs Quick Install not realizing they have a theme installed. The reasons for this are varied and do not matter at this point.

Here are the steps you should take to remove themes correctly.

1. Download Preware

Preware can be installed through WebOs Quick Install. You will need to install Preware and the Package Manager Service. You can find those under webos internalz feeds.

2. Run Preware

From there, open Preware and choose Installed Packages, then choose themes. You can then remove your theme which will reinitiate the default theme.

It really is as simple as that. Preware will even remove multiple themes in the event that you did not remove them prior to installing a new one.

Feel free to ask any questions.

Anyway - LOL - PreLoad removes themes as well as installs them.

No expert needed - just click the buttons.
You need package manager installed too.

Darkrian · 10/07/2009, 12:30 AM

Yeah I checked again and I did find it, thank you!!! Im going to install and uninstall it again and hopefully it solves my issue. Lol the fishies are taking over the phone lol!

Trident · 10/07/2009, 12:34 AM

Maybe this is a dumb question, but I've been having some issues that seem to involve themes not getting removed or only partially removed.

Can I have more than one theme installed as long as only one is active?
Do I have to fully remove a theme (or all themes) before I can install a second one? I'm trying to remove all three themes that I've used at some point right now, but it would be nice to know what the protocols are for using themes.

**pogeypre** · 10/07/2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpmypre

Anyway - LOL - PreLoad removes themes as well as installs them.

No expert needed - just click the buttons.
You need package manager installed too.

I know you love your PreLoad. It is a great program. By all means, use what works.

madolen · 10/07/2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trident

Maybe this is a dumb question, but I've been having some issues that seem to involve themes not getting removed or only partially removed.

Can I have more than one theme installed as long as only one is active?
Do I have to fully remove a theme (or all themes) before I can install a second one? I'm trying to remove all three themes that I've used at some point right now, but it would be nice to know what the protocols are for using themes.

You are getting a partial remove because you MUST remove a theme before installing a new theme.. you CANNOT install more then one them on your phone at a time..

The preware software makes a back up of all of the file that a theme changes when the new one is installed..

If you install a theme over a theme then the phone thinks that your first theme is the stock phone theme...

One theme at a time is a must.

Use the default IPK found here http://bit.ly/1eSISH
Install VIA WebOS Quick Install

pimpmypre · 10/07/2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trident

Maybe this is a dumb question, but I've been having some issues that seem to involve themes not getting removed or only partially removed.

Can I have more than one theme installed as long as only one is active?
Do I have to fully remove a theme (or all themes) before I can install a second one? I'm trying to remove all three themes that I've used at some point right now, but it would be nice to know what the protocols are for using themes.

You should remove the previous theme before installing a new one! Every time!

Items may carry over to the next theme and then big problems happen.

Try removing any theme you installed and remove before installing anything new.

pimpmypre · 10/07/2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pogeypetey

I know you love your PreLoad. It is a great program. By all means, use what works.

And you use what you love most, which unfortunately, isn't preload - just keeping everyone's options open.

**pogeypre** · 10/07/2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trident

Maybe this is a dumb question, but I've been having some issues that seem to involve themes not getting removed or only partially removed.

Can I have more than one theme installed as long as only one is active?
Do I have to fully remove a theme (or all themes) before I can install a second one? I'm trying to remove all three themes that I've used at some point right now, but it would be nice to know what the protocols are for using themes.

It is definitely wise to remove each theme before installing a new theme as most of these issues arise from not following steps completely.

Have you tried the Preware route to remove your themes?

AnOutsider · 10/07/2009, 09:00 AM

Here's a tip for Preware to make swapping themes easier.

1) Navigate to Installed Packages -> Theme and select your theme. Tap remove.
2) When it asks to restart Luna, swipe up to get your launcher back and then RELAUNCH preware.
3) Preware will open back up at the home screen and then you can browse to a new theme and install it.
4) after installing the new theme, tap OK to restart luna.

This makes it easy to swap themes with only one Luna restart (which can be time-consuming).

And YES. ALWAYS. REMOVE. THEMES. BEFORE. INSTALLING. NEW. THEMES.

Darkrian · 10/07/2009, 09:18 AM

Ok, I reinstalled fish tank to my phone through preware and uninstalled but the icons don't go away!!!

AnOutsider · 10/07/2009, 09:23 AM

How did you originally remove the fish theme?

10/06/2009, 11:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
pogeypre Man of Steelerator (Super Mod) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,390 Likes Received: 244 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,612 Times in 1,563 Posts	How To: Remove Themes I have answered this question several times before, so I think it wise to just post the answer in its very own thread. Many people are having trouble removing themes they have installed. Either they are removing only partial themes, or they cannot remove themes at all. First, I don't pretend to be an expert on Preload, so I won't really go into that. However, I have spent some time working with Preware, so it is that App with which I will focus. Most of the time, the issue people run into is the themer on WebOs Quick Install not realizing they have a theme installed. The reasons for this are varied and do not matter at this point. Here are the steps you should take to remove themes correctly. 1. Download Preware Preware can be installed through WebOs Quick Install. You will need to install Preware and the Package Manager Service. You can find those under webos internalz feeds. 2. Run Preware From there, open Preware and choose Installed Packages, then choose themes. You can then remove your theme which will reinitiate the default theme. It really is as simple as that. Preware will even remove multiple themes in the event that you did not remove them prior to installing a new one. Feel free to ask any questions.
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10/06/2009, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Darkrian Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Already did that, yet doesn't fix problem!! I have preware installed, I added the fish tank theme and when I didn't want it I unistalled it, from preware, i hit remove. Afterwards it left fish icons and all my numbers in the dial pad as fishes. How do i fix this?
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10/06/2009, 11:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
pogeypre Man of Steelerator (Super Mod) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,390 Likes Received: 244 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,612 Times in 1,563 Posts	Did it restart Luna? (Meaning the User Interface?) If not, restart your Pre and you should have the icons gone.
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10/07/2009, 12:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Darkrian Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah it restarted! Yes it did restarted luna, and the icons are still there. I then myself restarted the phone, and the icons are still there. Installed another theme, then removed it, and icons are still there urgh!!!
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10/07/2009, 12:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
pogeypre Man of Steelerator (Super Mod) Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,390 Likes Received: 244 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,612 Times in 1,563 Posts	Have you tried reinstalling the same theme and then removing it through Preware?
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10/07/2009, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Darkrian Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Its removed The theme has been removed from preware, I don't remember the author of the theme either.
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10/07/2009, 12:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Darkrian Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just checked I just checked in my preware on my phone and it is not in there.
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10/07/2009, 12:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
madolen Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 515 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 65 Thanked 234 Times in 96 Posts	yeah sorry I did a quick update check again __________________ --- NICK MASTER THEME THREAD:http://forums.precentral.net/web-os-...er-thread.html
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10/07/2009, 12:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Darkrian Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK Yeah I checked again and I did find it, thank you!!! Im going to install and uninstall it again and hopefully it solves my issue. Lol the fishies are taking over the phone lol!
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10/07/2009, 12:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trident Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Disney World Posts: 340 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 149 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Maybe this is a dumb question, but I've been having some issues that seem to involve themes not getting removed or only partially removed. Can I have more than one theme installed as long as only one is active? Do I have to fully remove a theme (or all themes) before I can install a second one? I'm trying to remove all three themes that I've used at some point right now, but it would be nice to know what the protocols are for using themes.
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10/07/2009, 09:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
AnOutsider Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 371 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 31 Thanked 92 Times in 60 Posts	Here's a tip for Preware to make swapping themes easier. 1) Navigate to Installed Packages -> Theme and select your theme. Tap remove. 2) When it asks to restart Luna, swipe up to get your launcher back and then RELAUNCH preware. 3) Preware will open back up at the home screen and then you can browse to a new theme and install it. 4) after installing the new theme, tap OK to restart luna. This makes it easy to swap themes with only one Luna restart (which can be time-consuming). And YES. ALWAYS. REMOVE. THEMES. BEFORE. INSTALLING. NEW. THEMES. __________________ PreThemer - Palm Pre Themes, Wallpapers & Bootlogos - packaged for easy installation. Themers! Post your themes! *UNINSTALL THEMES BEFORE INSTALLING NEW ONES!* My Themes \| Follow @PreThemer on Twitter!
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10/07/2009, 09:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
Darkrian Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	it didn't work :( Ok, I reinstalled fish tank to my phone through preware and uninstalled but the icons don't go away!!!
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10/07/2009, 09:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
AnOutsider Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 371 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 31 Thanked 92 Times in 60 Posts	How did you originally remove the fish theme? __________________ PreThemer - Palm Pre Themes, Wallpapers & Bootlogos - packaged for easy installation. Themers! Post your themes! *UNINSTALL THEMES BEFORE INSTALLING NEW ONES!* My Themes \| Follow @PreThemer on Twitter!
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