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Wednesday, 04 April 2007
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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.
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101. 15-04-2007 21:08
 
Font Problem (Anyone can help me)
[U]For editing or font problems use Skinner4Moto. (Don't forget to download the .s4mi module for your phone C975)[/U] Load your skin with Skinner4Moto and click on 'FontFix'.
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Guest
102. 17-04-2007 19:46
 
moto v600
can i put skins on a motorola v600 mobile phone|?
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103. 21-04-2007 05:50
 
moto v600
how to get free skins for sliver L7? :)
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Guest
104. 22-04-2007 01:44
 
how 2 download games into my phone
hi... i have motorola v3i ... please guide how 2 download games ... my id is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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105. 24-04-2007 17:36
 
razr master
exp cert x501 root then skins easiest way to install skin
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Guest
106. 28-04-2007 09:55
 
razr master
:upset :upset man it got a virus on my phone 
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107. 30-04-2007 14:18
 
i need help
my phone is a moto v6 maxx and wanna put themes and i tried this but its not working :| anyone>? give me this tutorial or help? This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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108. 02-05-2007 09:26
 
RAR file!!
I downloaded skins manager but it's downloaded as a .Rar file and I can't open it!! what should I do?? (I have a SLVR L7) :sigh :cry :?
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109. 02-05-2007 21:01
 
Driver asking for moto L7
I downloaded p2kcommender.I have installed that when i open the p2k software the system is asking drivers for my cell. Before installing the software the system is automatically taken the drivers.Wat should i do.Please tell anyone about this.
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110. 05-05-2007 08:56
 
using motorolla v3x
Im almost on the finish process. all sucessful with the downlaods of the software (p2K/Skinner) i clicked the font fix then clicked the UPLOAD on the skinner panel, the p2K opened then after i clcked EXECUTE it says "Phone not connected".... :eek but my phone is connected...my computer do recognized it :sigh can someone tell me which part i forgot to do?
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111. 08-05-2007 05:22
 
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I do all things, and fix text... All work fine, but my SMS are empty?! there is no text in all SMS?!? can some help plz. 
 
(I use moduls for V3, and i have Z3 in skinner4moto) :) 
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SubZero_D
112. 09-05-2007 04:30
 
Mikko
COOL!!!! 
this thing works with my L7!!! :grin
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Guest
113. 18-05-2007 18:53
 
link2 dwnload rsd lite...
link2 dwnload rsd lite... 
:grin :grin :grin :grin :grin  
 
http://rapidshare.com/files/10272444/RSD_LITE_3_1.rar
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Guest
114. 22-05-2007 22:13
 
Please Answer me
Hello Everybody, I have a Razr V3x and I have read in the Top of this Site, that the Skins Are not for RAZR V3x. I have a Question: The P2KCommander Programm will Damage my phone or something else. Can I Use P2KCommander Programm on my phone?
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Guest
115. 22-05-2007 23:21
 
P2KCommander
You can use P2KCommander on your phone but the skins are for 176x220 screens. Moto V3x has a 240x320 pixels screen.
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Guest
116. 27-05-2007 19:48
 
maria
hi my commander is not connect iam going to be crazyyyyyyyyyy
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Guest
117. 28-05-2007 20:27
 
maria
i have one problem i instaled a new skin but the words are not to read what i have to do
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Guest
118. 30-05-2007 15:19
 
next to impossible
it seems impossible to download themes in v3i 
havent heard any body getting success. 
have tried every possible way but not succeceded
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Guest
119. 02-06-2007 06:05
 
EL CHE
THANKS FROM GUATEMALA
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Guest
120. 04-06-2007 11:50
 
EL CHE
it's too complicated for majority of users...are there no other ways which is simpler??
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Guest
121. 28-06-2007 17:42
 
motorola themes
There's a simple way: BUY a NOKIA or a SONY ERICSSON ;) Motorola sucks :p
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Jim
122. 03-07-2007 17:27
 
What to do with V3x?
Hey hey. I've read on the top that this article doesn't go with RAZR V3x? Then what should we, V3X USERS, do to get our phone some new skins/themes working? Please and thank you! :sigh
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123. 24-09-2007 09:34
 
.......
can any one tell me how to download skins for motorola slvr l7? please send the info at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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m_n
124. 27-09-2007 21:58
 
waht to do now?
i have downloaded p2k tools. 
but id does not say connected when i connect my phone.what do i do ? :upset
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m_n
125. 25-10-2007 17:02
 
motorola l7i
hi, i just want to know, how would i install or upload the themes in my phone. 
i cannot really understand the process and whenever i install the cd, there is an installation error that is popping up. 
 
i hope you could help me. 
thanks.
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126. 14-11-2007 13:30
 
motorola l7i
:upset well i am unable to connect my v3i with skinmanager can anybody help me... out.. 
my id is This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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razr
127. 21-02-2008 23:22
 
motorola l7i
i have MOTOROLA L7i mobile ,how i can install skins ? and my mobile not recognised the p2kcommender software.
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128. 27-02-2008 23:08
 
moto
:( moto sucks :grin
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unnamed
129. 27-03-2008 12:23
 
lalalala
can i use this method in a fake mobile? 
like nokia 5310, because my nokia 5310 has no theme programs,, because it is fake! unlike the original 1.. has the them programs,,ayt!
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gelo
130. 15-05-2008 10:18
 
Thank you very much!
Thanks so much to 66 mobile for their working instructions! And thanks to that Russian guy who programmed Skins Manager! 
 
I had so much doubts at first after reading so many negative comments here. Nevertheless, I tried the instructions, and after 10 minutes, my RAZR Maxx V6 had beautiful iphone icons which replaced the ugly built-in icons. Now the face (not just the body) of my phone looks soooo sexy! :grin  
 
I can't believe that it works, but after testing all the icons and functions for a day, I have to admit that the artist and programmer who did all that work did a super job! May you live long and prosper!
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RodVMaxx from Makati Philippin
131. 26-05-2008 13:54
 
themes for moto L7
i already tried the softwares..but i cant install...themes for my L7..please help This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it :(
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rheianne
132. 30-05-2008 11:09
 
huhhh?????
:x I kinda\' understand the instructions, but my problem is that i\'ve downloaded a skin but i can\'t install it before i put it in skiman.. My computer cannot recognize what program it will use in order to open and install the skin.. can somebody help me?? and will tke skins for V3\'s work on my RAZR2 V9??? e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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psych'e
133. 17-06-2008 11:50
 
OOOOOOOOPSSS!
No solution :x :x
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mandrake
134. 19-07-2008 10:10
 
OOOOOOOOPSSS!
I've downloaded skins manager n RSDlite.The program does recognize my phone but i've got a problem in installing the skins.It shows that my free space is empty.Can anyone plz help me? :roll
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