Since we got custom themes working on switch we have been stuck on a major issue: home menu's SZS files are illegal to share because they contain copyrighted data.
This is the reason why I developed the nxtheme format: it's a custom container for switch themes that's 100% legal and that works on every firmware.
Use this thread to post your own custom themes, if you have any question ask in the Switch theme injector release thread.

TLDR; Now themes are nxtheme files, they can be installed with NxThemes Installer on any switch. nxtheme files are legal and can be shared here. DO NOT SHARE THE SZS FILES.

How to share custom themes:
1) Make a theme like you normally would
2) Click "build nxtheme" instead of "patch and save"
3) Post the output nxtheme here.
That's it. As you can see the process has been totally reworked and this time it's much easier for end users.

How to install custom themes:
1) Download NXThemes installer on your switch (it's also available on the homebrew appstore)
2) Copy the nxtheme file in the themes folder on your sd
4) Install the theme and reboot

You may also find links like the ones below, those are Auto-Theme links, it's the old way of sharing themes, when you open them it will automatically download nxtheme files you can install.

Where can i find custom themes ?
You can look in the download center, in this thread and on this subreddit

So I'll be the first:

GBATemp theme:

With Doge's layout: link


With zaigenshi's layout: link
(This only displays the first user account)​

Happy sharing
Also a huge shout out to Costello who enabled the download center to work with Auto-Theme

 

[cagerhager]

I'd like a little guidance as well. could only upload one pic before creating a theme. As for the new theme creator, I've had success with the new main menu theme utilizing my dumped szs files. Just would like clairification if you can add multiple files (such as settings, user, allprograms, lockscreen) per one theme.

 

[exelix11]

is there a way to get the keys with sx os? i dont want to mess with hekete.
i think many people will still use szs until an easier way to setup is released.

Read the guide, you don't need to use hekate as CFW launcher (atmoshpere) aka you don't boot into the switch os, you just need to enter the menu once to extract the keydata required by lockpick, then you run lockpick from sx os or whatever cfw are you using.

I'd like a little guidance as well. could only upload one pic before creating a theme. As for the new theme creator, I've had success with the new main menu theme utilizing my dumped szs files. Just would like clairification if you can add multiple files (such as settings, user, allprograms, lockscreen) per one theme.

Right now no, nxtheme files are meant to work just like szs files to get people used to them, if people actually use this format i'll keep working on it, on my todo list there are custom icons for applets and multiple themes in the same file.

 

[Xuman]

Theme Store App on switch possibility?

 

[WiiUBricker]

Can we request themes here or is there a dedicated thread for this?

 

[huma_dawii]

Can someone make one for XCX please!

 

[exelix11]

Theme Store App on switch possibility?

Eventually if this new nxtheme format works out

Can we request themes here or is there a dedicated thread for this?

Why not ? As long as there's people like @zahimi making themes

 

[zahimi]

Can we request themes here or is there a dedicated thread for this?

You can in my thread. Enjoy!
https://gbatemp.net/threads/get-your-nintendo-switch-custom-themes-here.525185/

 

[Deleted User]

Does this work with sxos too? Just wanting to make sure before I go downloading and installing themes.

 

[huma_dawii]

Does this work with sxos too? Just wanting to make sure before I go downloading and installing themes.

It does work, I just tested it, Too small font tho, couldn't read ANYTHING xDDD

 

[Deleted User]

It does work, I just tested it, Too small font tho, couldn't read ANYTHING xDDD

Ah. Well that's abit of a shame. Hopefully the font size can get fixed quickly and I'll go ahead and get a nice theme and install then.

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[DerEineee]

This is fantastic! But I have a little struggle ^^'
It only seems to work for me when I try to install a theme on one single page (for example the home menu page)

When I try to install a theme with the "All Apps Menu"-option, nothing at all shows up Am I just stupid? xD

Edit:
Aaaah ok now I got it... stupid me. Sorry lel

 

[shanefromoz]

Can multiple themes be put in 1 folder and changedat anytime?

 

[exelix11]

Can multiple themes be put in 1 folder and changedat anytime?

Yes, you can also rename your szs files, the installer will automatically detect and use the correct names.

 

[realg123]

really good themes here!

 

[ken28]

View attachment 150277 View attachment 150278 Diamond-Compact-Theme made for FW 6.X

Any chance for nx theme file

 

[AkaiRed]

Any chance for nx theme file

Yes, I'm gonna be posting all the themes that I've done so far on nxtheme format soon with some images.

 

[Jayro]

This thread was posted on Halloween. Why is it suddenly front page material?

 

[Deleted User]

This thread was posted on Halloween. Why is it suddenly front page material?

Because it's now not bound by legal limitations like it previously was.

 

[BaamAlex]

A website like themeplaza.eu would be nice

 

[Manurocker95]

I did all the steps but the theme doesn't change :/