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 IMPORTANT: The Skins on this site are NOT for Motorola V3x! You will damage your phone if you try to install them on V3X.

Download Motorola skins here 

Method 1:

1) Download P2K Commander (make sure the archive has the p2kdrivers folder).  Unzip and run P2KCommander .
2) Point your Device Manager to the p2kdrivers folder and install the Motorola MCU Data logger, etc... devices.
3) If your skin folder has a 'install_yourskin.p2kc' file, just click it and P2KCommander will install the skin.
4) If the install.p2kc file is missing read below:

- Open P2KTools

- Plug Your Phone on the Cable
* On E398, V635 I sugest take the TransFlash off
 
- When the status apear 'Connected'

- Hit 'Refresh' to get the file list.

- Select the folder 'Skins'

- Right Click on the folder 'Skins' Will apear a sub-menu
Select the option 'Create Folder'

- Put the Name of the Skin, must be the same name of the '*.ski' File!

- Hit 'Refresh' to get the new file list.

- Select the new folder that was cereated. (The one that contain the same name of the *.ski)

- Hit 'Upload' to upload the skin files to the phone.

- Select all the files with *.DAT and *.Ski Extension

- Hit 'Open' to Upload

- Wait a Minute while P2KTools Send the files to your phone.

- Select the folder 'Picture'

- Hit 'Upload'

- Select the wallpaper and Screen Saver of the skin

- Hit 'Open' to Upload

- Wait a Minute while P2KTools Send the files to your phone.

Done it, restart your phone and check out your new skin..
 

For editing or font problems use Skinner4Moto. (Don't forget to download the .s4mi module for your phone: L7/ V3i/ PEBL/ ROKR E1/ E398/ E815/ E1000 V1050/ RAZR V3/ V550 V620 V635/ V980 V975 C975)

 
Method 2: 

Utilized Programs: Skins Manager v0.47 (check for the latest version)

Old version: SkinsManager_v0.31  (Mirror 1 | Mirror 2) ; Skins Manager v0.41.05A

You may need RSD Lite (v3.3 latest version) in order for Skins Manager to recognize your phone.

For Connection problems check out this forum [A Guide to Un-Install and Re-Install P2K Drivers]

Once you have found and downloaded a skin that you like, extract it to a new folder. This folder should now contain AT LEAST one .JPG or .GIF file (wallpaper), one .SKI file, and several .DAT files. To explain what those files are:

.SKI File: This file is basically the "skin map". It contains all of the skin information such as font colors, object references, and object positions.

.DAT Files: These files contain all of the images that make up the skin excluding the wallpaper.
 

Installing:

1. Connect the phone to the cable and open Skinmanager: It should auto connect and will say reading files as pictured:

How to install themes on Motorola Phones 

 

2. Once finished it should look like this:

3. Click Install and you will get this pop up:

4. Navigate to the skin you want and click Open:

5. The skin will now begin to install as seen in the pic below. Depending on the size of the skin it could take a minute to install.

This program will auto-install the wallpaper as well in the uploading process:

6. Your skin is now installed:

7. After everything uploads click Skins, More, Restart phone.

8. Disconnect the phone after restart and enjoy your new skin.

Deleting.

If you want to delete skins please read this complete tutorial at howardforums.
- More skins for Motorola

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51. 10-02-2007 20:41
 
v3x
UMM..EI PEOPLE,JUST HIT ME AT ramon_matthew at yahoo.com IF YOU KNOW HOW TO INSTALL/UPLOAD SKINS AND THEMES TO MY MOTO RZR V3X..PLSSS...IM MATT :)
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52. 12-02-2007 22:58
 
help me
who can help me how to install a new skin for my L7 :? if know contact me on hooman_in_war at yahoo.com
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53. 13-02-2007 21:35
 
help me
Skin manger can't find my phone ( moto L7 ). I have installed ms lite, but it still won't WORK! Please help me!
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54. 14-02-2007 10:31
 
not fair...
how to install skin/themes for v3x? :? :?
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fifirahim
55. 14-02-2007 19:54
 
How to install skin to motorola ROKR E1?
plsss tell me how to install skin to motorola ROKR E1....plsss tell me...............
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56. 14-02-2007 23:34
 
i did it
guys, just FOLLOW the instructions, anywayz im using motorola razr v3x..
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Guest
57. 17-02-2007 00:41
 
Can yu helps me
Do you know any programs to modify my A1200
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58. 17-02-2007 17:43
 
how to install
can anyone please help me telling how to install skin/theme on SLVR L7. and where to find them. i'll be glade if u please mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !please help me!!
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59. 18-02-2007 19:28
 
motorola sucks
motorola sucks when it cum's to upgrading/ installation/ skins/themes..
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60. 18-02-2007 20:53
 
thnk you so much
it really helped me thnx
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61. 20-02-2007 15:36
 
thnk you so much
can i install themes on [B]motorola v3i razr /[B]
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62. 20-02-2007 21:32
 
hlp
in wich map on my phone must i copy those skins? :?
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63. 22-02-2007 10:19
 
how can i get skin on SLVR L7
can anyone please help me telling how to install skin/theme on SLVR L7. and where to find them. i'll be glade if u please mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !please help me!!
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64. 22-02-2007 17:15
 
how can i get skin on SLVR L7
hey,,can anybody told me how to install skin on motorola rocker E1? email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  
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65. 22-02-2007 17:47
 
mike
To install skins on SLVR L7 you must first edit the theme with skinner4moto and the L7 module!
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66. 23-02-2007 17:11
 
mike
same question can any help me  
 
can anyone please help me telling how to install skin/theme on SLVR L7. 
 
coz i already try all software but i couldnt connect cell with computer by p2kcommander,Skins Manager v0.47 ...  
plz send me if u have solution for me thank x 
 
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67. 23-02-2007 23:26
 
Mike
Did you install all the p2k drivers?
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Guest
68. 24-02-2007 12:55
 
theme download
Sorry, I am still unable to install themes on my Motorolla Razr V3i Mobile set. Please tell me properly and send any theme to install on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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69. 24-02-2007 16:53
 
having a hard time..
errors occur everytime i download the P2K Commander.. I can't get themes, too.. :upset :upset :sigh
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70. 25-02-2007 05:38
 
it is easy
thank you for method 2 , now i can install new skins , and i got them already
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sosamuz
71. 27-02-2007 11:59
 
For Motorola SLVR L7
Sorry for disturb your time but i really have a problem with my phone, I don't know how to install Skin on Motorola SLVR L7.What kind of software which can support with kind of this phone. 
Can you tell me about it? 
Please send mail to me through my mail 
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72. 01-03-2007 17:23
 
Help
I want to instal the on my motorola V360 but stil it dosent work
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73. 05-03-2007 11:19
 
motorola v3x
Please guide me to install the themes and skin for motorola v3x the files is in .zip files, how can i transfer or how can i download the themes in my phone. Please send me the instructions step by step in my yahoo id This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it thanks in advance!
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74. 05-03-2007 22:46
 
MArk
Maybe we can send you some reading glasses: IMPORTANT: The Skins on this site are NOT for Motorola V3x! You will damage your phone if you try to install them on V3x. :grin
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75. 06-03-2007 13:04
 
HELP ME TO INSTALL THE SKINS FOR MY MOTO
:cry Hiii... 
Would U tell me how to install skins for my ROKR E1 ? 
I've been trying P2K Tool and P2K Commander, but my computer can't detect my phone... 
However, when i was using the mobile phone tool software, my computer could detect my phone... 
So, what should i do?? 
Please help me...please..!! 
Send me Ur solution to : 
< This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
THanks a lot...!!
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76. 08-03-2007 15:36
 
anonymous
How can I install themes/skins on my motorola v360 phone? 
 
please help me.
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77. 09-03-2007 12:22
 
I can install themes on motorola L7,V3..
I can install themes on motorola L7,V3.. etc.. you need to download rsd lite.. after that,install it then open the skin manager,connect your phone,your computer must read your phone..or else,elail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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78. 12-03-2007 20:52
 
file extension
I have a motorola L7 trying to save skins manager but the file extension is unknown in windows...what can i do?
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79. 13-03-2007 14:35
 
My phone wont connect
i connect my phone to the computer using a usb and i open up that program and nothing happens.. Can someone help me.. my msn is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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80. 14-03-2007 01:12
 
Moto
This phone sucks for new themes :x  
 
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81. 14-03-2007 20:07
 
B E T O
Does anybody know where to find skins for the MOTOROLA A 1200? 
 
humbertodiazporta at hotmail.com
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82. 16-03-2007 07:39
 
install wat now?
p2k commander installs it and say install completed but nothing changed on the phone?
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Guest
83. 16-03-2007 12:01
 
Help please
Skins manager not pickin up my V3i can n e one please help?
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84. 16-03-2007 12:07
 
Help please
:sigh skin manager and p2k dont recognise my phone, anyone know why and can help?
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85. 19-03-2007 03:12
 
kendon
anybody knows how to put games on a rokr :)
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86. 20-03-2007 01:05
 
kendon
i cant get skins/themes on my v360 can anyone help please
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87. 20-03-2007 02:21
 
resq210
man this is the best sight skin mananger works great i foled the guide here it wioked thank you all :grin :p :)
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88. 20-03-2007 22:26
 
install iphonemoto skin on motorola phon
it's so simple... 
i'm successfully install that skin..i have 2 version.. 
u must have software: 
-skin manager 
-p2k commander 
-p2k drivers 
 
>setup usb connect phone to data/fax... 
>connect ur phone to pc with data cable 
>open p2k commander 
>install that 3 component drivers from p2k drivers 
>open skin manager..wait until SM read ur phone 
>click install button..find IphoneMoto.ski in folder IphoneMoto 
>SM will install the skin to ur phone 
>restart the phone 
>Congratulation...!!!u get IphoneMoto skin..great skin!! 
so..good luck..!!
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