Themes for winterboard on iOS 7. Winterboard tweak allows you to install themes for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Apple needlessly neglects the ability to change the appearance of iOS. This aspect of mobile devices is perhaps the most important for iPhone and iPad users. And it’s often a shame that you can’t change the iOS interface using standard tools. It is for such cases that there is a wonderful thing called jailbreak.
Last week, a new version of the main tool for changing the appearance of the iPhone and iPad was released. The program can be run on gadgets running iOS 7, including 64-bit iPhone 5s, iPad mini with Retina display and iPad Air.
Now everyone can update the iOS 7 interface, fortunately, many designers have already adapted their designs for compatibility with the “seven” and presented new options. Publicly available addons allow you to install a wide variety of, sometimes bizarre, but always interesting and functional interfaces. We offer the top 10 most original themes for iOS 7.
Oil7
Flat7
Space Blueberry
Solstice
RocketSauce
1derful HD and 1Derland
WinterBoard is an unofficial add-on that can be installed from Cydia (instructions for using the Cydia unofficial add-on store can be found at) that allows you to change the theme of your jailbroken iPhone or iPad (instructions for the iOS 7.1.x Jailbreak process can be found at) at of your own free will. Every day, developers create more and more new skins for the desktops of Apple devices - in their huge variety, everyone can find something for themselves.
So how do you change the theme of your iPhone and iPad on iOS 7 with WinterBoard?
1. Install WinterBoard from Cydia:
2. Install iOS 7 themes for WinterBoard from Cydia:
List of interesting themes for iPhone and iPad on iOS 7:
Ayecon is an interesting theme for lovers of skeuomorphism in design;
NeR0 is a black classic serious theme for business people;
Aura is a minimalistic theme with a modified form of desktop shortcuts;
1nka is a theme for old school lovers;
Ayeris - a different look at the iOS 7 icon plane;
Oxygen is a stylish theme that plays with volume and shadows;
Neue is a light, minimalistic theme;
Pastels - a languid theme in pastel colors;
Ando is an experimental mixture of skeuomorphism and minimalism.
3. Go to the WinterBoard application and go to the Select Themes menu:
4. Check the boxes for the desired theme and its additional elements and return to the WinterBoard main menu:
5. Select the Respring option, which will partially reboot the device, applying all the new parameters:
Selected theme applied:
Thus, every iPhone or iPad user can change the design of the interface of their device at their own request without unnecessary problems. iOS 7 with the help of WinterBoard can become more classic and strict, or, conversely, get completely new incredible color schemes.
The release of evasi0n 7 created a surge of activity in the jailbreak world. The developers urgently updated their applications and tweaks for iOS 7 and new hardware. Now there is some good news - Winterboard has been updated, gaining support for 64-bit processors. For those who are not in the know, let me remind you that Winterboard is a key tool for changing the system interface. Now that the days of skeuomorphism are gone, Winterboard theme designers have redesigned their designs to match the latest trends. There are simply an incredible number of Winterboard themes in Cydia, so we have selected for you the best and most worthy, in our opinion.
Zanilla 2 (free)
This theme is very well designed and looks amazing. Clear, with a soft, muted range. The shadows from the central elements of the icons look very advantageous, emphasizing the concept of multi-layering in iOS 7 (the same effect is used in the Solstice theme, it is also on the list). Icons for popular applications have already been added, but the developer still has a lot of work to do to add icons for third-party applications. Zanilla 2 has not yet been added to any Cydia repositories, so you will have to download it from the author's page on deviantART and manually install it by placing it in the directory /Library/Themes/ using any file manager (iFile, iExplorer or iFunBox).
Soft Remix for iOS 7 (free)
This theme is similar to the previous one, there is the same pleasant range and “soft” colors (I am far from design, so I will describe things according to the impressions they give me). The icons are based on the native iOS 7 icons, with the difference that they have a slightly different shape. Quite an interesting solution, looks nice. There are not as many third-party icons as we would like, but they are there. Also, the unmodified app icons don't stand out as much since the theme is based on iOS 7. You can download Soft Remix for iOS 7 from the BigBoss repo in Cydia.
M'flat (free)
A flat theme with a “speaking” name. Landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, and lakes are used as background for icons. In general it looks good, but personally I prefer more minimalistic solutions. Many third-party icons have been replaced, but there is still a lot of work ahead. At the moment, the author has not yet placed M'flat in Cydia, so you need to download and place it in the directory /Library/Themes/ using any file manager (iFile, iExplorer or iFunBox).
1derful HD and 1Derland ($2.99)
These are not new releases, but ports of previously proven themes. Developers are faced with certain limitations that exist in iOS 7. That is why the 1derful HD and 1Derland themes currently only change the icons, while in previous versions they completely changed the appearance (including all design elements). After the standard icons of iOS 7, 1derful HD and 1Derland is quite ridiculous, but there is no arguing about tastes - someone still likes it. These themes are available in Cydia and cost $2.99 each.
RocketSauce ($2.99)
RocketSauce is another theme that came to us with iOS 6, having recently received support for 64-bit devices and iOS 7. Like the previous 1derful HD and 1Derland, it is designed to completely change the interface, but so far only custom icons are available. Later, the developer promises to release an update that will give a complete “restyling”, but this will naturally take time. For those who do not like the flat interface of iOS 7, this theme may be one of the replacement options. RocketSauce retails for $2.99 on Cydia.
Solstice (free)
Solstice is an interesting theme, the icons of which are based on standard iOS 7 icons. The author muted the color palette a little and used an interesting technique - long shadows. It is because of this feature that the topic is called “solstice”. A striking effect that gives volume to objects, while at the same time leaving them flat. Icons of all popular applications are present in the theme, but the unchanged ones look quite decent, without deviating from the overall concept. Solstice can be downloaded for free from Cydia, from the ModMyi repository.
Space Blueberry (free)
Quite an interesting theme with a flat, modern design reminiscent of the standard iOS 7 design. But unlike iOS 7, it has a more “cartoon” appearance. Space Blueberry has replaced more than 70 third-party application icons. At the moment, the theme exists only as an iPhone version. It can be downloaded for free from the ModMyi repository in Cydia.
Flat7 (free)
Flat7 is based on the default design of iOS 7; the icons are the same flat, but slightly different. Statistics show that this is a very popular topic - it has already been downloaded more than 60,000 times. All standard icons have been replaced, and the number of third-party application icons continues to increase. In addition, Flat7 allows you to select the mask (shape) of the icons and make them round or hexagonal. The developer promises iPad support soon, but in the meantime you can download the iPhone version of Flat7 for free from the BigBoss repository in Cydia.
Oil7 (free)
As you've probably already noticed, all themes that have a seven in their name somehow have something in common with the standard design of iOS 7. This is what we see in the case of Oil7. The same icons are used here as in iOS 7, but the author used an oil paint effect; the icons look as if they were painted with a brush. To be honest, I don’t really like this effect, but others may, on the contrary, like it. At least they don’t charge you money for it - the theme can be downloaded for free from the BigBoss repo.
We can say (and it is true) that after the release of iOS 7, views on interface design have radically changed. Developers and theme builders are picking up the baton of Jony Ive, who has declared war on skeuomorphism. Now, several months after the release of iOS 7, we can already say with confidence that he won it. Many users (including me) are quite happy with the design of iOS 7, but some always want more. If you belong to the second category, there is already a choice of alternatives, and over time it will only increase.
Winterboard for iOS 7 was released more than a week ago, during which time talented and not so talented designers have created an impressive number of different design themes for the iPhone. And although most users of jailbroken iOS gadgets are very bad at radically changing the appearance of the operating system, there are always those who like to refresh the iPhone interface and try something new.
The operating principle of Winterboard is simple, the program connects the directories you select with interface elements, replacing the original directories with textures, the file hierarchy is absolutely the same as in the native operating system. A theme for iOS is a set of folders with graphic elements and scripts.
Let's see what iOS themes you can treat yourself to.
Space Blueberry– we can’t say that this is a full-fledged theme (like most others), rather just a set of icons that replaces the standard ones and a lot of icons for popular applications in the App Store. You can download Space Blueberry for free in the ModMyi repository.
. Solstice– another free set of icons. The new icons are made in the now poppy Flat style with flat shadows, although I have to admit that I feel very good about flat shadows. You can download it from the ModMyi repository.
iOS 8 Infinity- an interesting topic, or rather, it’s not even its content that arouses interest, but how it came into being. Initially, this was a concept that was brought to life with the release of iOS 7 jailbreak. You can download it for free in the ZodTTD repository (http://www.zodttd.com/repo/cydia/).
0bscure 7- a more original creation, for which you will have to pay $0.99. Agree it looks interesting. Available on ModMyi.
Flat7 Theme is a free theme with a pronounced Flat maximalism, available in the BigBoss repo.
Ayecon (iOS 7)– one of the most discussed topics in recent days. Some call it an outlet for fans of skeuomorphism and iOS 6 design, while others call it a low-grade parody of previous iOS design. It is worth noting that Ayecon, as a theme, has existed for a long time and has only received an update. You can buy it for $2.99.
M'flat- one of those few topics that is pleasant to look at. Pleasant colors, photographs are used as the background of the icons. I couldn’t find the theme in Cydia, you can install it yourself by placing it in /Library/Themes/ what lies.
By and large, there are practically no really interesting themes for iOS 7 in Cydia; modest sets of icons dominate, and there are no truly redrawn interface elements or standard applications yet. Against the backdrop of the declining popularity of themes for the iPhone and iPad, the likelihood that more “large-scale” sets will be released that will not only bring freshness to the design, but also to the functionality of our favorite mobile operating system.
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Widely known tweak Winterboard continues to be replenished with new themes, and those that are already loved by many users are also being finalized to meet the requirements of iOS 8. Their abundance can satisfy the tastes of the most discerning lover of a “change of scenery”, however, as in other huge collections, there are clones and mediocre selections here . Therefore, we decided to select seven of the most interesting Winterboard themes, adapted for iOS 8.
It’s worth saying a few introductory words to those who are diving into decorating their iPhone or iPad for the first time. Please note that there are no universal themes in Winterboard, and tablet versions must be downloaded/purchased separately, if, of course, they are available. Introduction's over, let's go!
I liked the topic because of its parody of good old skeuomorphism. Look at the elaboration of the icons, this fake volume, the shadows. With their entire appearance, they remind you of the times of iOS 6 and return you to reality, as soon as you turn to some application or the same settings window. Those who miss textures and realistic design are definitely recommended to download.
Price: $2.99.
Enlightened iOS 8
Remember the Photoshop apps or tools that remove the background in one fell swoop? One gets the feeling that in the subject Enlightened iOS 8 They did a great job. The God of minimalism would sing and dance with happiness when he saw this creation of folk craftsmen. It looks, I must say, stylish and with the competent addition of a background it makes iOS completely different from itself.
Price - free.
Ace N iOS 8
Fallen leaves? Specific stickers? Tags from clothes or just objects that beg to be hammered to death? You can think whatever you want about Ace N iOS 8, but her individual approach to design cannot be taken away from her. After installing the theme, not only the frames of the labels with additional dots are transformed, but also the images themselves, among which you won’t even be able to get lost, because they are very bright and intuitive, unlike some other exhibits in today’s review.
Price: $1.99.
0bscure 7
Horror flying on the wings of the night. You are guaranteed complete immersion in sadness, melancholy and despondency with 0bscure 7! Or maybe not :) The interior of iOS appears in a kind of gothic vein after getting acquainted with this gloomy set. Just like how OS X Yosemite switches between day and night modes, on the mobile OS you can simply activate the 0bscure 7 theme and plunge into darkness. By the way, the first character in the name is the number “0”.
Price: $0.99.
Aelon iOS 8
The most “low-fat” option from our entire selection. Aelon iOS 8 The halos of the icons have a barely noticeable opacity, and Aunt Asya took a good look at the images themselves. It’s good that the banners still retain their red color and it’s very easy to determine which program has received the latest information.
Price: $1.99.
Fizz
Subject Fizz takes the concept of avatars in Google+ as a basis, because the key items on the labels are small and somehow get lost against the background of wide fields of uniform color. However, it adds charm to the design and helps lift the overall mood of iOS. The drawing style is the same newspaper minimalism in the spirit of infographics.
Price - $1.50.
