Rocket.Chat.Android comes with three built-in themes to choose from.
- App Theme (Default Light)
- Dark Theme
- Black Theme
To change the theme:
- Tap the Settings icon at the top-left of the ChatRoomsFragment. The ChatRoomsFragment is the default view once the app is launched after logging in.
- Tap Change Theme.
- Tap one of the listed themes.
Themes Activity Components
To select a theme, tap its row. The Themes Activity has the following main components:
Theme Info Item
On the top-left is the name of the current theme. On it's right, you can see the date that it was last changed. Under these two items is a bar previewing the primary colors that make up the current theme.
Reverting to Default Theme
Under the theme info item is the option to revert to the default theme: App Theme.
App Themes Drop Down
This drop-down view contains the app's built-in themes. The bar under each theme name previews the primary colors that make up the theme.
Custom Themes Drop Down
This drop-down view contains the user's custom themes.
Custom Themes
Under the App Themes is a drop-down view for custom themes. This feature allows you to edit any of the App Themes and save it as a new custom theme. Initially, the list is empty. To add a custom theme:
- Tap the Add Theme option at the bottom of the Themes Activity.
- A dialog for adding themes will pop up. Enter your custom theme name and base theme. The new theme will be a customized version of the base theme.
- Tap OK.
Your new theme will be added to the Custom Themes list.
Info Button
An info button is provided at the right of the Custom Themes drop-down. Long tap the button to see what actions you can take.
Editing Your Custom Theme
Tap one of the palette colors. A dialog with colors will pop up. Tapping a color will save the color attribute.
Remove Custom Theme
If you don't need a custom theme, swipe it left or right to remove it. If the theme is currently applied, the app will revert to default theme.
Apply Custom Theme
To apply a custom theme, tap the theme name and you're done. Customize colors to get themes like the one's below:
| Lilac | Gold Green | Peach Grey |
|---|---|---|
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