FAQs

How do I install Theme Studio 11.0.14.300 for macOS?

macOS may restrict opening some app files and will display a message indicating that the app cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. In this case, you can go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, and allow apps downloaded from Anywhere.

However, due to some updates to macOS, you'll need to change some settings to show the Anywhere option. The procedure is as follows: Click the Launchpad icon in the Dock, enter Terminal in the search field, then click Terminal. Copy the following command, paste it in Terminal, and press Return.

sudo spctl --master-disable

Enter your Mac's password after password: to run the command and press Return.

Then you will find the Anywhere option under System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. After selecting it, you will be able to install Theme Studio 11.0.14.300 for macOS.

Why a screenshot cannot be previewed after I click the screenshot button?

The screenshot calculation would take some time. When you see a message indicating that the screenshot is successful, wait 3 to 5 seconds for the system to complete the snapshot. Currently, the panoramic lock screen does not support snapshot preview. You need to manually upload the corresponding preview images when creating a panoramic lock screen.

Can I synchronize lock screen themes, icon themes, and AOD themes to a mobile phone for verification?

Currently, synchronization of lock screen themes, icon themes, and AOD themes to a mobile phone is not supported. This feature will be provided in a later release.

Why the earlier version of the tool is not overwritten after I install the new version?

The theme development tool has been renamed. Uninstall the earlier version and then install the latest version.

How do I enable USB debugging on my phone?

Go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number multiple times to enable developer mode. Then, go to Settings > System & updates > Developer options and enable USB debugging.

How Do I Refresh on Theme Studio?

Press Ctrl+R or Command+R to refresh the window when Theme Studio lags.

Some image processing functions like screen recording become unavailable after I update my Theme Studio to version 11.0.13.300 or later. Why?

The open-source software FFmpeg involved in this version cannot be released for now. To use the image processing functions of Theme Studio 11.0.13.300 or later, back up or download FFmpeg to the specified directory.

If You Install an Earlier Version of Theme Studio on Windows

Before installing Theme Studio 11.0.13.300, back up ffmpeg.exe in the following path: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Programs\ThemeStudio\resources\lib. After installing Theme Studio 11.0.13.300, place ffmpeg.exe in the same directory and restart Theme Studio.

If you want to customize the installation of Theme Studio, place ffmpeg.exe in ThemeStudio\resources\lib.

If You Do Not Install or Have Deleted an Earlier Version of Theme Studio on Windows

Download the Theme Studio 11.0.13.300 software package.

Decompress ffmpeg.exe in the download package, put it in the preceding directory, and restart Theme Studio.

If You Install an Earlier Version of Theme Studio on macOS

Before installing Theme Studio 11.0.13.300 or later, right-click the installation package in Downloads, select Show Package Contents, and back up ffmpeg.exe in the Contents/Resources/lib/libmac path. After installing Theme Studio 11.0.13.300, place ffmpeg.exe in the same directory and restart Theme Studio.

If You Do Not Install or Have Deleted an Earlier Version of Theme Studio on macOS

Download the ARM version software package or the intel version software package.

Decompress ffmpeg.exe in the download package, put it in the preceding directory, and restart Theme Studio.