Charamel :: Reviews :: Add-ons for Firefox

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Lexx on March 13, 2018 · permalink

If you are using Linux use vi or vim to edit the files without extracting the files with 7-zip.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Laura Marchesini on Nov. 7, 2017 · permalink

Followed the guidelines posted by Alan and replaced the old version with "56.0." ... now it works perfectly! Thanks Alan!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Alan on May 25, 2017 · permalink

I am currently using it with Thunderbird 52.1.1 even if it says that it is incompatible. The problem only comes from a version number in the files A procedure is described on the maintenance forum to make it work (http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=1520265&start=1755).

I'll try to give more details:
0. The objective here is to modify the version number in 3 files to allow Thunderbird to install the theme. It's a bit annoying to have to do it, but it's totally worth it!
1. Download the file. It will have a name close to charamel-2.0.1-fx+tb.xpi
2. Open this file with an archive manager, like 7-zip or even the Explorator from Windows. Double-click or right-click and "Open with..." and select the archive manager.
3. You will have 3 files, install.rbf, charamel.xpi and silvermelxt.xpi.
4. Open install.rbf. Search for the number of the last version of Thunderbird that the current page says it is compatible with. As I am writing, it is 52.0a2. Replace all occurrences with your Thunderbird version number. To find it, go the Help menu and click on About Thunderbird. Save the file and the archive manager will normally asks if you want to update the archive. Answer yes.
5. Double-click on charamel.xpi, it will open a new window with the content of the file. You will see some files: preview.png, license.txt, install.rdf, icon.png, copyright.txt, chrome.manifest and a folder chrome. As before, edit install.rdf and change the version number. Save the file and accept the update of the both archives.
6. Finally, same procedure with the last file silvermelxt.xpi. Edit the install.rdf file and accept the archive update.
7. Now it is time to install it in Thunderbird. Go to the module manager, click on the small cogwheel on the top level and choose install from file. Select the file, and enjoy the theme!

I hope it will help some people. In my opinion, it should be the default Thunderbird theme!
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

by RG on April 23, 2017 · permalink

I'd be happy to donate on a regular basis for both Silvermel as well as Charamel but since you don't, I won't.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Jarvis_99 on Feb. 2, 2017 · permalink

Hi, I came across a minor glitch while using charamel. I always manually clear my cookies after every browsing session but when charamel was active, I couldnot see my cookies in the list, I turned on another theme and then could see the cookies. I think same glitch exists with silvermel too. Have posted the link to the snaps.

https://i.imgur.com/WcT8xAf.jpg

Will be very very glad if this could be rectified as I really really like it, the best among appearance themes if you ask me.

----Already rectified----

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (2.0.0).

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

by dakar017 on Nov. 16, 2016 · permalink

Fine works with Firefox 50.New versions can be found at http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=1520265&sid=1147f81c973f18fe0feef105cfcde8b8&start=1710

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.6.1).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Andrea on April 24, 2016 · permalink

Very nice and made with care.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.6.1).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by ballpen on Jan. 17, 2016 · permalink

Supposedly incompatible with FireFox 43.0.4, but runs perfectly when enabled with checkCompatibility 1.3.1, which is another wonderful add-on for users with some experience..

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.6.1).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by whatsnewdoc on July 31, 2015 · permalink

Charamel 1.6.1 works fine with TB 38! Great experience. ShareBird, thanks again!!!

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.6.1). This user has a previous review of this add-on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by SorokChetyre on Dec. 15, 2014 · permalink

Hey, guys, you still live there? Without your work most do not want to work. Continue, please something that so used hundreds of thousands of users!

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.5.7.1-signed).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by ElaineO on Nov. 8, 2014 · permalink

Just updated to 33.0.3 and lost my wonderful theme! I hope there are plans to update it soon.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.5.7.1-signed). This user has a previous review of this add-on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Elena M Jacobs on Oct. 30, 2014 · permalink

"Not available for Firefox 33.0" Please fix this. This theme is amazing , it makes me so sad i can't have it.

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.5.7.1-signed).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by arnaud on Oct. 13, 2014 · permalink

A wonderful theme that I use since few years. Practical and clear. Includes few things I don't find on standard themes, e.g. fine tuning of the fast research tool: Waaouuuhhh ! Incompatible with new Thunderbird 31.1.2 on Linux... please keep updating if you can : you make a really nice tool :-)
I didn't yet... but I promises I'll offer you a beer this time !
Gratitude

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.5.7.1-signed).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by Firefox user 55d6c3 on March 13, 2014 · permalink

Tip: Disable the addon compatibility check and it works fine!

This review is for a previous version of the add-on (1.5.7.1-signed).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

by deschen2 on Feb. 27, 2014 · permalink

Please update to the newest TB version! Charamel is the best theme for TB and I don't wanna miss it in the future because of incompatibility. :/