Hey guys! So Android L is obviously already upon us and those with Nexus devices and developer phone - or even phones with unlocked bootloaders , are the only ones getting to really experience the sweet goodness that is Android L. ..But, this is also Android. If we want it, we get it. So here's a quick video on how you can make your device look just a little bit more like Android L.
This is for any phone, really. Not sure if there's a better place to put this. But since it's on my G3, I chose here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmlhR198MDM&feature=youtu.be
Benjamin150 said:
Hey guys! So Android L is obviously already upon us and those with Nexus devices and developer phone - or even phones with unlocked bootloaders , are the only ones getting to really experience the sweet goodness that is Android L. ..But, this is also Android. If we want it, we get it. So here's a quick video on how you can make your device look just a little bit more like Android L.
This is for any phone, really. Not sure if there's a better place to put this. But since it's on my G3, I chose here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmlhR198MDM&feature=youtu.be
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Wdup Ben...have you found a way to use the double tap on/off gestures with nova? That's the only thing that's been keeping me from using it....used to be my go to launcher.
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Screen off and lock app in the play store. Than go to Nova Settings/Gesture's and Buttons/double tap than enable screen off and lock.
Tap statues bar. No extra apps or settings required.
Stick2daScript said:
Wdup Ben...have you found a way to use the double tap on/off gestures with nova? That's the only thing that's been keeping me from using it....used to be my go to launcher.
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Any recommendations on modules to dl for xposed ? I have the necessary android L ones but I was just wondering if there are any others I should give a whirl,thanks
Jewveeski said:
Any recommendations on modules to dl for xposed ? I have the necessary android L ones but I was just wondering if there are any others I should give a whirl,thanks
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.ptoti.g3_tweaksbox
Just came across this in the play store, awesome if you ask me. And if you guys know about it already then (sigh) ?
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To be clear, these will only work for AOSP ROMs and the GoogleEdition ROM.
Threw these together for myself. Love having the navbar but it is a pain to add every nightly I flash. So I threw this together. I made two versions. One simply adds the navbar and disables the capacitive menu and back buttons (with them active the navbar becomes nearly impossible to use) and triggers the navbar. Fear not, this mod triggers the in app menu overflow access and for that matter you could then create a menu on the navbar. I couldn't automate disabling the backlight so that will still need to be disabled via settings>advanced>sensors. I also made a version that changes the device DPI from 480 to 360 (my preferred DPI).
Download - AOSP_navbar_enabled.v3.zip
Base version above now allows OTA survival. Will reapply itself after each nightly.
Download - AOSP_navbar_enable_360dpi.zip
Download - AOSP_remove_NAVBAR.v3.zip
Here is the method to inject changed into the build.prop that I used (found here)
On the GoogleEdition ROM it does not support disabling the capacitive button backlights natively so the app from the following thread is needed
[APP] Google Edition ROMs - Disable Button Lights
Thanks a million times for this! I have been missing these! I am running beans rom and after installing getting system UI has stopped, also using nova, any information on getting this going would be great, thanks again!
templton said:
Thanks a million times for this! I have been missing these! I am running beans rom and after installing getting system UI has stopped, also using nova, any information on getting this going would be great, thanks again!
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Guess I wasn't clear. This is for AOSP ROMS only. I will edit the OP, sorry for the confusion.
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Ah no no, my fault! I see it right in the first line! I wasn't paying attention or must have been half asleep!! Thanks again though :good:
templton said:
Ah no no, my fault! I see it right in the first line! I wasn't paying attention or must have been half asleep!! Thanks again though :good:
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No I want very clear. I added the first line after your misunderstanding.
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Sorry but...How do you install this?
I tried looking for instructions...There are none.
chris2k5 said:
Sorry but...How do you install this?
I tried looking for instructions...There are none.
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They are recovery flashable mods. Download, reboot recovery, install zip (no wipes needed), enjoy!
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The link for the remove navbar mod doesn't work. Does anyone have the .zip file?
chris2k5 said:
The link for the remove navbar mod doesn't work. Does anyone have the .zip file?
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It works fine for me on my phone and chrome browser, I don't know why you are having trouble. Try this instead
https://copy.com/JcV4Z <---remove navbar
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A fixed navbar taking up space precious on a small display seems Nexus- like. Stop this abomination NOW! Instant S4 mini (comparable display space usable for apps).
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A fixed navbar taking up space precious on a small display seems Nexus- like. Stop this abomination NOW! Instant S4 mini (comparable display space usable for apps).
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Of course you are welcome to your opinion!! And in part I agree. That is why I run at 360dpi, that way it has less of an impact on the display. I know it is not for everyone, but choice is the spice of life.
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Of course you are welcome to your opinion!! And in part I agree. That is why I run at 360dpi, that way it has less of an impact on the display. I know it is not for everyone, but choice is the spice of life.
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Thanks for this. Is it possible to only activate the in app menu overflow without adding the nav bar? It's so much more intuitive to have that, rather than guessing whether or not the menu button will do anything within each app (the whole reason google got rid of the menu button in the first place).
I wish I knew how!! To be frank, when you enable the navbar and disable the capacitive buttons it activates the menu overflow within apps all by itself. Must be part of the navbar framework. But let me look into it. I MIGHT have an idea but it would be ROM specific, not a general mod like this. What ROM are you running or would like such a feature for?
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I wish I knew how!! To be frank, when you enable the navbar and disable the capacitive buttons it activates the menu overflow within apps all by itself. Must be part of the navbar framework. But let me look into it. I MIGHT have an idea but it would be ROM specific, not a general mod like this. What ROM are you running or would like such a feature for?
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Running both the Verizon Google Edition ported rom and Clean Rom. Appreciate it, but don't bother putting time into it if it's ROM specific. What you have posted here already is helpful enough!
johnfoam said:
Running both the Verizon Google Edition ported rom and Clean Rom. Appreciate it, but don't bother putting time into it if it's ROM specific. What you have posted here already is helpful enough!
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I will try for the GE port, it should be an easy mod. These don't work on stock touchwiz as it doesn't have the needed framework for the navbar. For some reason Samsung gutted the navbar from their source
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I will try for the GE port, it should be an easy mod. These don't work on stock touchwiz as it doesn't have the needed framework for the navbar. For some reason Samsung gutted the navbar from their source
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Sounds good. Appreciate it!
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Sounds good. Appreciate it!
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Merry Xmas. I also posted this over in the GoogleEditionVZW thread
Download - GoogleEditionVZW_3dot.menu.overflow.zip
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Merry Xmas. I also posted this over in the GoogleEditionVZW thread
Download - GoogleEditionVZW_3dot.menu.overflow.zip
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Thank you my friend, I'll give it shot today!
Oh it works very nice, but there are some cases (like tapatalk) where the menu would instead be within the navbar so this is not a capacitive menu replacement
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Awesome job man. Now I just need to be able to set the physical home button to menu for short press and go full screen (no navigation lights) on long press. Think that is possible?
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Is there a way to get newly downloaded apps from jumping straight to my home screen? I'm new to note and samsung and this is starting to irritate the crap out of me.
Thanks for any help
This isn't a problem with Samsung or the Note 2. Go to settings in Google Play and uncheck Auto-add widgets
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Is there a way to get newly downloaded apps from jumping straight to my home screen? I'm new to note and samsung and this is starting to irritate the crap out of me.
Thanks for any help
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If you are coming from the fruity OS - then you need to learn to use the menu button. There is much more control over things in Android overall. And thats just stock - Custom ROMs take the customization to a whole new level. Not trying to be a smart aleck - Just my 2 cents.
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If you are coming from the fruity OS - then you need to learn to use the menu button. There is much more control over things in Android overall. And thats just stock - Custom ROMs take the customization to a whole new level. Not trying to be a smart aleck - Just my 2 cents.
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Wow. This doesnt help at all. Also not trying to be a smart aleck. What the hell is fruity os and what dies that have to do with my icons? Im not an android rookie, I've just never seen this happen on any of my 5 other droids
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So did my suggestion not fix your issue?
Hälftebyte said:
This isn't a problem with Samsung or the Note 2. Go to settings in Google Play and uncheck Auto-add widgets
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Thanks bro. Never seen this in 5 years os droids
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I have a Verizon Note 2 with the 4.3 Update.. How can we apply widgets on the lock screen is that not built into it on this update?? I saw some other devices have it..
Thanks in advanced.
If rooted, you can use x posed, and a module to activate it I believe. I am on a custom rom. Maybe look into that route?
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bigstribs said:
I have a Verizon Note 2 with the 4.3 Update.. How can we apply widgets on the lock screen is that not built into it on this update?? I saw some other devices have it..
Thanks in advanced.
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I had to go to settings -> lockscreen -> then check on allow multiple widgets. Then go to the lock screen and swipe to another direction and there should be a plus sign. Click that and you can add your widget. The functionality is built in and Xposed isn't required unless you want something like the Always Maximize Widgets module to keep the lockscreen widgets always expanded.
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I had to go to settings -> lockscreen -> then check on allow multiple widgets. Then go to the lock screen and swipe to another direction and there should be a plus sign. Click that and you can add your widget. The functionality is built in and Xposed isn't required unless you want something like the Always Maximize Widgets module to keep the lockscreen widgets always expanded.
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are you on Verizon? or a different provider? Because my buddy is on Sprint, and he gets the Menu Settings you mentioned, But for my Verizon Note2, I don't see anywhere about multiple widgets.. Im Assuming Verizon kept that **** off .. Sucks..
But thank you.. Probably going to have to Root it,
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are you on Verizon? or a different provider? Because my buddy is on Sprint, and he gets the Menu Settings you mentioned, But for my Verizon Note2, I don't see anywhere about multiple widgets.. Im Assuming Verizon kept that **** off .. Sucks..
But thank you.. Probably going to have to Root it,
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No I am using Verizon, but I am using a custom ROM. Haven't used stock in forever, so not sure if there is a menu subsetting.
Yea, I think you are right, I am going to have to root it to get the Multiple Widgets on the lock screen.. Sucks that verizon didn't put that feature in on the 4.3 update.. Everyone else's note 2 got em.. lol..
JeramyEggs said:
If rooted, you can use x posed, and a module to activate it I believe. I am on a custom rom. Maybe look into that route?
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Hi,
Since Xposed doenst run on Lollipop (yet hopefully), I was wondering if any of you could recommend some alternatives if there are any. I know there is nothing wich is as good as Xposed but some tips on usefull apps might come in handy. Could Tasker be any help there, and if yes, how.
Thx in advance.
Xposed has never been "good". I'm so happy support is dropped.
Regarding alternatives it depends... What do you need?
pemell said:
Xposed has never been "good". I'm so happy support is dropped.
Regarding alternatives it depends... What do you need?
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I thought it to be good. I would lik to be able to add quicktiles, extended volume settings, more options to GEL. Stuff like that
I don't recommend anyone to use xposed.
Concerning your needs:
Volume: monitor this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.barrasso.android.volume
For now it doesn't support lollipop but the author says he will.
Quicksettings: don't know any alternatives
GEL: why? You a fan of Google now? Otherwise look at some alternatives. I use nova. Action launcher is soon getting a nice update.
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Xposed has never been "good". I'm so happy support is dropped.
Regarding alternatives it depends... What do you need?
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naaaah come on, there is a lot of nice modules in xposed ...well with lollipop I don't really need them any longer.
But there are a few modules that I miss:
*Snapchare
*Keepchat
*Snapchat Full Caption
*SnapColors
Going to move this thread to q&a...
Just an FYI, a good launcher that gives you a decent level of customization (for a free launcher anyways) is Lollipop Launcher (from the creators of Holo Launcher)
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pemell said:
I don't recommend anyone to use xposed.
GEL: why? You a fan of Google now? Otherwise look at some alternatives. I use nova. Action launcher is soon getting a nice update.
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I kinda like the quick slide to google now updates, tried/own several launchers. Ony thing I would like added would be quicktile settings and an option to close all background apps at once
I love my Honor 6X. In fact, I've bought 3 of them in my household. The one thing that just drives me nuts though, is the spacing of the buttons on the navigation bar. I've searched and searched online and have not been able to find any way to change it. I'm using the Lineage theme so the buttons are Pixel-like, but I want them spaced out like stock Android instead of so close together. Anyone have any way of doing this? I'm rooted with bootloader unlocked on stock EMUI 5/Nougat.
Thanks!
caseym
Hi caseym. Same here. I purchased 3 of them when the BB deal came out. I'm afraid that you would have to use a custom ROM to get the navigation keys at the spacing of your liking. You can change them with a theme and you can re-arrange them (settings/navigation key) but nothing beyond that, other than changing the resolution (settings/display/view mode). For my taste the current custom ROMs are not ready yet for my main phone though. I've replaced Moto G4 Plus' on which we ran the Invicta ROM (best rom for that phone). Once the custom roms for the 6X reach similar status I'd consider them.
cheers
So, you can choose to use an app like this https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-custom-navigation-bar-customize-t3590967 (no root, no Xposed required) or you can manual do that via adb, following the tutorial here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...icons-or-re-arrange-the-buttons-without-root/
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So, you can choose to use an app like this https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-custom-navigation-bar-customize-t3590967 (no root, no Xposed required) or you can manual do that via adb, following the tutorial here https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...icons-or-re-arrange-the-buttons-without-root/
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haven't tried this but reading the details it reads
accessible to anyone running Android Nougat on Nexus, Pixel, OnePlus, and some Sony, HTC, and Motorola phones. If your device is running software that is close to Google’s software (sorry Samsung and Huawei/Honor users)
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and the first thread lists
- Not working on Touchwiz (S8 is partially supported), EMUI, LG UX
- Working on Nexus devices
- Working on Sony Xperia devices
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derausgewanderte said:
haven't tried this but reading the details it reads and the first thread lists
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Whoa sorry, both methods are a pain to EMUI, didn't noticed that. Well, check this one then https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/themes-apps/mod-navbar-tuner-enabler-t3615628 it requires substratum, but it should work on many OEMs Roms.
Thanks all for the suggestions. I've looked at some of these options and found exactly what derausgewanderte pointed out. I'll try the substratum mod.
Unfortunately, the substratum theme doesn't work. Try to enable it after installation, it says I have to reboot phone, reboot and it's disabled again. Guess we're stuck with what we have. I don't want a custom rom...battery life on this phone is absolutely amazing and I don't want to chance messing with that. Thanks for the responses.
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Unfortunately, the substratum theme doesn't work. Try to enable it after installation, it says I have to reboot phone, reboot and it's disabled again. Guess we're stuck with what we have. I don't want a custom rom...battery life on this phone is absolutely amazing and I don't want to chance messing with that. Thanks for the responses.
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Guess the same, at the moment... You're welcome.
I agree. It's looking odd especially if you got used to the AOSP looks.