I just wanted to share a nice mod where you can turn your rezound into a tablet. First off, you need to be rooted. you also need a launcher like nova or apex. download a lcd density changer and change your dpi to 192. reboot and profit! i've tested on cleanrom and slimrom so far.
-sent from my slimrom'd rezound, s-off.. synced with my kindle!
kmundell14 said:
I just wanted to share a nice mod where you can turn your rezound into a tablet. First off, you need to be rooted. you also need a launcher like nova or apex. download a lcd density changer and change your dpi to 192. reboot and profit! i've tested on cleanrom and slimrom so far.
-sent from my slimrom'd rezound, s-off.. synced with my kindle!
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how do you get your keyboard back to normal/default size?
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nevermind. i fixed it. it was showing the keyboard so huge but you could type as if it was the normal size.
kmundell14 said:
I just wanted to share a nice mod where you can turn your rezound into a tablet. First off, you need to be rooted. you also need a launcher like nova or apex. download a lcd density changer and change your dpi to 192. reboot and profit! i've tested on cleanrom and slimrom so far.
-sent from my slimrom'd rezound, s-off.. synced with my kindle!
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Nice find but we already have this in the clean rom kanged edition
You also lose the quick settings in the status bar and bottom icons. (phone, app drawer) any way to recover these while in tablet mode?
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luis86dr said:
You also lose the quick settings in the status bar and bottom icons. (phone, app drawer) any way to recover these while in tablet mode?
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no quick settings , but you just have to re-add the icons.
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Related
Thought I'd post this for fun for anyone trying to get the mini tablet experience. Its not perfect but its very usable.
Known bugs
- No notification bar (dies with SytemUI)
Use any of the ICS releases floating around the forums.
Install Go launcher EX as your launcher.
Use Go Launcher as your default home option.
Set home screen grid columns to 6 and rows to 7.
Change your build.prop DPI settings to 210 (Rom Toolbox app does this nicely).
Reboot.
On reboot systemUI will crap out, just let it die twice and then it will go away.
Install the Switches widget in for Go Launcher to add settings shortcuts for your wifi, GPS, screen etc (this will act as a replacement for not having them in notification bar)
Change your Icon and Font sizes in Go Launcher if you want them bigger
Like I say far from perfect but very usable and you can enjoy the goodness of tablet apps and views on your note.
Piccies attached.
If you want a solid solution for running apps at their own custom DPI without having to mess around with your systems default DPI then take a look at this bounty thread and offer your support...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594559
Don't be flamin this is just for fun
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Whenever I change the dpi, even to 240, all the text is to small. Am I doing something wrong?
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No that is what will happen, you are maximising the use of your super high resolution on this device. In Go Launcher you can change the font size for your labels to make them bigger.
System UI will crash repeatedly, each time the OS tries to use it.
I would say that makes tablet mode unusable at this point, but tantalizingly just out of reach.
lactardjosh said:
System UI will crash repeatedly, each time the OS tries to use it.
I would say that makes tablet mode unusable at this point, but tantalizingly just out of reach.
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That's what I thought too, but as I am using third party everything it doesn't seem to be an issue so far. At least it's something to play with until one of the genius devs finds a native way to support this properly.
lactardjosh said:
System UI will crash repeatedly, each time the OS tries to use it.
I would say that makes tablet mode unusable at this point, but tantalizingly just out of reach.
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Bingo. We need a Dev to work on it for us
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Hey what app is that in the last pic?
almostinsane said:
Hey what app is that in the last pic?
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BeyondPod HD
I absolutely love the tablet mode, but I think I am addicted to the notification bar more. haha
I wish the apps that had a tablet mode built in had some sort of option to choose tablet mode or phone mode within the app.
Nice find!
I thought default was 320dpi?
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What that youtube widget ur using
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jimmer411 said:
I thought default was 320dpi?
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It is.
I guess I don't understand how dpi works on android then.
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jimmer411 said:
I guess I don't understand how dpi works on android then.
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Correct.
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Interesting. I would definitely donate to anyone who comes out with a fully working tablet mode fix.
MSigler said:
Interesting. I would definitely donate to anyone who comes out with a fully working tablet mode fix.
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DAGr8 ICS rom in the development forum is working on it. I am sporting it right now with Apex launcher running at 240 dpi everything useable. with notification bar
supac said:
DAGr8 ICS rom in the development forum is working on it. I am sporting it right now with Apex launcher running at 240 dpi everything useable. with notification bar
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How? Cliffs notes version at least, I get the gist, but haven't seen an implementation with everything working. I'm already on dagr8 alpha 2.
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How? Cliffs notes version at least, I get the gist, but haven't seen an implementation with everything working. I'm already on dagr8 alpha 2.
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download rom tool box in there you can set the dpi settings to 240.
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supac said:
download rom tool box in there you can set the dpi settings to 240.
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And with apex the notification bar works?
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Set DPI to 240 and applied it, but all that changed was the DPI, it didn't kick me into tablet mode or anything
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And with apex the notification bar works?
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Set DPI to 240 and applied it, but all that changed was the DPI, it didn't kick me into tablet mode or anything
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I apologize I guess I misunderstood what tablet mod is
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Does anyone know of an rooted S2 ROM that is pretty much stock Samsung ICS 4.03 that gives me 5 horizontal icons on home screen and 5 x 5 in the apps drawer.
Alternatively any way to achieve this this with an existing rooted ROM?
Don't want to do it through an alternative launcher as I am happy with TW.
Thanks in advance.
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Does anyone know of an rooted S2 ROM that is pretty much stock Samsung ICS 4.03 that gives me 5 horizontal icons on home screen and 5 x 5 in the apps drawer.
Alternatively any way to achieve this this with an existing rooted ROM?
Don't want to do it through an alternative launcher as I am happy with TW.
Thanks in advance.
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This is probably the best for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
TW wont do that out of the box.
Look into TW 4.5 - not sure if it'll work on ICS, but I used it on GB and it allowed you to change the grid size IIRC.
Oh and it's a launcher thing, not a ROM thing.
Otherwise, find other launcher i guess...
Use apex launcher
On home screen touch the menu key
Go apex settings > home screen settings > portrait grid
Change to 5x5 or whatever u want
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STFU!!
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Not even funny
jeremija8 said:
This is probably the best for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
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Not even funny
rikta said:
TW wont do that out of the box.
Look into TW 4.5 - not sure if it'll work on ICS, but I used it on GB and it allowed you to change the grid size IIRC.
Oh and it's a launcher thing, not a ROM thing.
Otherwise, find other launcher i guess...
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Thanks for that I have TW4.5 on my current ROM which is running 4.0.3 and have had on previous ROM's but this is the first time I have seen 5 horizontal icons on the home page, had never seen it as an option either.
I will investigate some more as I don't really want to use another launcher.
It's not even funny to post "Rom Challenge " in android development section.
That's my mistake I will withdraw the post. Thanks.
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And I will lock this. Don't be lazy and search and read the rom threads. Also (I just noticed after I posted lolz) post in the correct sections....
Cheers
[Theme/Mod] Black Status Bar/Quick Setting & Lock Icon Removal [SnowJB!] [3/08/2013]
Hey again, I have redone this with the SystemUI for the SnowJB Rom. I didn't even want to install JB until I had the time to do this.
Do a backup first. I make no promises and take no responsibility for your OG's spontaneous combustion resulting from flashing this.
I would suggest wiping cache and maybe even dalvik after flashing.
Reported working on stock AT&T Roms. I can't vouch for this because I have not tried it. Backup if you wish to attempt it.
I also modified the QSlide add on to black it out for those who would want it.
SnowJB Black Status Bar/Quick Settings
V1: Self Explanatory, see screenshot 5. View attachment 1750838
V1.1 Same as V1 with the QSlide bar, see screensot 6. View attachment 1753136
V2: V1 with the clock color changed to stock blue, see screenshot 7. View attachment 1789917
V2.1: V1.1 (QSlide) with the blue clock. View attachment 1789920
Original ICS Post:
Hey guys, I have been playing around in some of the system .apks and making some small edits to them and wanted to share.
I am running The Base Rom and therefor (for now) all of these use Base (7.3) .apks.
I would not install these on any other Rom without a backup and the understanding that I have not tried them myself.
I adapted The Base Rom v.0.7.3 update.zip script (because I have never made an update.zip before), so I would like to thank Nottach for the original script.
If Nottach has a problem with this, please let me know, I will remove it.
I have absolutely NO affiliation with Nottach or The Base development, if you run into any problems Nottach is NOT responsible.
I have heard it works on stock if you delete (or rename) /system/app/SystemUI.odex after you install it (and then reboot again), I can't guarantee it will work correctly, but it is reported to work. As always, backup first.
Also posted working on Nocturnal, again, backup first.
Base 7.3 black status bar mod.zip (V1-3)
I have made the status bar for The Base v.0.7.3 black (and the Quick Settings background in V3).
V1: This is a darker (very dark gray) status bar, but not completely black. (screenshot 1)
V2: V2 is a pure black status bar.
V3: V3 has a pure black status bar and also themes the background for the Quick Settings (screenshot 2).
V4: V4 is V3 with the gray dividers removed from the Quick Settings (screenshot 3).
Base 7.3 lockscreen no icon.zip
I noticed when using the first lockscreen clock (the minimal one) that it added a lock icon in the middle of the lockscreen.
I have removed it and the small animation that goes with it (I have only made the .pngs transparent, they are still technically there).
(See screenshot comparison [pic 4]).
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This comes with the normal disclaimer, I have installed these successfully on my phone with no issues, but can not promise a similar result for you.
This replaces system apps from /system/app/, so I strongly recommend either a system backup in recovery or at least making a copy of your version of the edited apps before installation.
Install via recovery.
Thank you for your support, I'm a noob, but really love getting my hands dirty here.
What lock screen are you using and what is the button on the bottom left corner
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What lock screen are you using and what is the button on the bottom left corner
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I believe that they are using the tsf shell home screen replacement and that button is apart or the app that brings up an overview of the diffrent screens
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Dsmforlife92 said:
What lock screen are you using and what is the button on the bottom left corner
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I believe that they are using the tsf shell home screen replacement and that button is apart or the app that brings up an overview of the diffrent screens
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That is true, it is TSF shell, Apex was laggy for me. I am also using THIS clock and THIS app launcher.
TSF Shell is HERE. It takes some getting used to.
Apex is so smooth for me
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This works beautifully for me Thanks for your work!
Just flashed this, v2. Works great! Thanks for the work.
Edit: Flashed v3. Also awesome. Thanks for the work! I need to learn how to do this.
This looks great. I'll flash it tonight after work. Any chance for all white text/icons in the status bar too?
Copied your SystemUI.apk to my stock ROM... worked perfectly! THANKS!!!
inneyeseakay said:
Copied your SystemUI.apk to my stock ROM... worked perfectly! THANKS!!!
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Ah, nice to know it worked.
I was planning on making a stock one soon.
There could still be issues, I'm not sure (don't know how much Nottach did to it his version).
Thanks for this mod, installed just fine over the base rom and mod pack.
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Thanx. Installed with Twrp recovery and then on root explorer went to system/app and renamed sustemui.odex to systemui.odex.bak rebooted and and have a black status bar and settings.
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bleached45 said:
Ah, nice to know it worked.
I was planning on making a stock one soon.
There could still be issues, I'm not sure (don't know how much Nottach did to it his version).
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would love a stock one
Just installed v.3. Very nice. Thank you mucho much.
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gsrrr said:
would love a stock one
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I'm hoping to do a stock one, but have to learn to deodex first (am looking into it).
I can't promise anything here.
I'm loving the blackness! The lock icon removal is sweet too. Thanks!
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bleached45 said:
I'm hoping to do a stock one, but have to learn to deodex first (am looking into it).
I can't promise anything here.
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I use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
Has anyone tried this on Nocturnal's ROM?
blenkows said:
Has anyone tried this on Nocturnal's ROM?
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+1
I was using statusbar+ and didn't like it so I'm hoping this would work on Nocturnals ROM
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yaooitsbrett said:
+1
I was using statusbar+ and didn't like it so I'm hoping this would work on Nocturnals ROM
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Make a backup and flash it. If it doesn't work, it's not like you'll brick the phone. :thumbup:
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I set touch wiz to 240 dpi, anyone know how to set the area for apps on the screen to be bigger?
camaross2504 said:
I set touch wiz to 240 dpi, anyone know how to set the area for apps on the screen to be bigger?
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?? not sure what you mean. Please elaborate
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camaross2504 said:
I set touch wiz to 240 dpi, anyone know how to set the area for apps on the screen to be bigger?
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yes you need to install the xposed installer app and appropiate module. there is a thread on it. or flash jellybeans rom by beans and its included. the other option is to modify the framework res for each app. I have a thread in the theme section "240dpi apps" that has some listed already modified for 240dpi. not sure if the work on 4.1.2, but they did on 4.1.1.
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?? not sure what you mean. Please elaborate
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ok.
I am running b16.
in the per-app to dpi I have set touch-wiz to 240dpi with a 800x1200 screen(dp)
when I go back to my home screen I lose a row that I was previously able to have icons on i.e. from 4x6 to 4x5
any way to get back to 4x6 or at bigger?
camaross2504 said:
ok.
I am running b16.
in the per-app to dpi I have set touch-wiz to 240dpi with a 800x1200 screen(dp)
when I go back to my home screen I lose a row that I was previously able to have icons on i.e. from 4x6 to 4x5
any way to get back to 4x6 or at bigger?
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The touchwiz launcher doesn't have customizable icon rows/columns. You'll have to download a different launcher. Like Nova.
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ChaoticWeaponry said:
The touchwiz launcher doesn't have customizable icon rows/columns. You'll have to download a different launcher. Like Nova.
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oh.. ok.
I just happen to have nova installed. I will give that one a shot and see what that give me.
thank you for your help.
Richard
ChaoticWeaponry said:
The touchwiz launcher doesn't have customizable icon rows/columns. You'll have to download a different launcher. Like Nova.
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It worked!
I set the nova launcher to 240 dpi 800x1200dp and in the settings it gave me a tablet style menu. (nice)
now I have many, many little icons & folders.
Thanks again,
Rick
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I just added golauncher and did the 240dpi & 800x1200 do
Set the icons to 6x8 and went off using the coldfustion tutioral. Very sweet...
I will update with the links soon.
update for the coldfustion's tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c39PXAr9_F8
really good stuff in there.
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I was looking for safer way to change the screen DPI to 240, but was a bit worried about installing any mods. Instead of installing apps, I thought of modding them using Xposed App Settings. For now, I have just changed the UI to 240 DPI and am looking at doing the same for other apps.
For those who are interested, below are the tweaks that I did (will continue to add them as and when I get them correctly on my phone).
I am using [N7100 MK4][23Nov]Dr.Ketan's Custom ROM V5 Deodexed|Prerooted|Note3 Fs, but this should also work with other ROMs too.
Note: I am just sharing what I have learnt and tried. But am not responsible for any kind of issues that you may face.
Install Xposed Installer and App Settings module (check out the respective threads for instructions). Once its ready you are all set to go.
Change the System UI
In the app, search for: System UI.
Activate it and make the following changes:
- DPI: 240
- Screen: default
And then click Save
Repeat the same steps for
Contacts
Chrome
Hangouts
Music Hub - Change the DPI for both Music and Music Hub
ES File Explorer
S Note
Email
Change TouchWiz home
In the app, search for: TouchWiz Home.
Activate it and make the following changes:
- DPI: 320
- Screen: default
And then click Save
Repeat the same steps for Camera,
Check back later for updated list.
240 DPI Mods from other XDA members
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Misc
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Much easy is to install the 240 dpi mod from mannyvinny.
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abauer said:
Much easy is to install the 240 dpi mod from mannyvinny.
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Yes, even I have used it, but I did not find options to revert back if required. Its better with Xposed, only change those that you like :laugh:
babureddy said:
Yes, even I have used it, but I did not find options to revert back if required. Its better with Xposed, only change those that you like :laugh:
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Reflash the rom you are using WITHOUT data wipe,everything will revert back to 320dpi.
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mannyvinny said:
Reflash the rom you are using WITHOUT data wipe,everything will revert back to 320dpi.
Sent from my 240dpi'ed AweSomE Note2
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Agree, and in no way I am saying your mod is not good. I used them for quite sometime.
Took this approach to avoid reflashing, when you can disable it without reflashing.
Changes to 'Android System'
DPI to 240, and the Screen (dp) to 800x1280 also made magical changes on 412...havent tried on 4.3 yet- if i remeber correctly it made the windows float too and be resizable.
TW launcher looks good even at 295 better than 320 !!
mannyvinny said:
Reflash the rom you are using WITHOUT data wipe,everything will revert back to 320dpi.
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good to know...
btw. love your mod. runs smooth on my omega v19 + note3mod.
no issues so far...
The best is UI SWITCHER, you can change/switch whatever dpi you want. I'm using it flawlessly in my DN3V3. Just had to change the contact dpi to 320 with screen dp 800*1280, and using lg keyboard which is the best of the universe or you guys can use vinney's 240 dpi modded keyboard if you need to use direct input. That's all and BOOM!
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nitol said:
The best is UI SWITCHER, you can change/switch whatever dpi you want. I'm using it flawlessly in my DN3V3. Just had to change the contact dpi to 320 with screen dp 800*1280, and using lg keyboard which is the best of the universe or you guys can use vinney's 240 dpi modded keyboard if you need to use direct input. That's all and BOOM!
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If you can post a link to the apk for the UI Switcher, it would be good.
babureddy said:
If you can post a link to the apk for the UI Switcher, it would be good.
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Search it here on xda, I don't have the link but I got it from somewhere here or google is always the best friend?
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