Hello people, I have made a guide that shows how you can make your Galaxy Y look like a Galaxy S4 without root or flashing any files in recovery (I created this in stock 2.3.6 ROM with no root)
Below are screenshots after the transformation:
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Lets start the transformation!
Downloading & Installing:
1. Download and install S4 Launcher and Lock screen:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/iciud12rlmbl4zr/twlauncherv4.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/vv6b3fnipgsw6do/S4LockerLens.apk
2. Download and install S4 Settings app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ion.setting
3. Download and install Super Status Bar (This is available in Google Play too, but the latest version doesn't support Android 2.3 anymore so here is a link to the second newest version):
http://gallery.mobile9.com/f/3008525
3. Download and install Weather widget (If it fails to add location, you can fix it by uninstalling the app, wiping cache and reinstalling it):
http://www.mediafire.com/download/s95fv8lt3k53k8x/YAWeather.apk
(Optional) Download and install the ICS search widget:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.u1aryz.products.icssearchwidget
Set up:
1. Set Touchwiz launcher as default launcher
2. Enable S4 Lock screen and turn on "Lock Sounds" for more realism
3. Place Weather widget to the home screen top 2 rows and place app shortcuts to the 4 slots below
4. Enable Super status bar and "iLlusory background" (Under General tab)
5. Change Super status bar layout to Classic (Under Advanced tab)
6. Press settings button (Left of Home button) on the app drawer and select "Hide apps". Now you can hide the stock settings app (as it's replaced by the S4 app) and some others if you want
Here are some S4 wallpapers you can use:
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fhd_03.png
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fhd_01.jpg
http://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/fhd_06.png
I used this wallpaper in the transformation, it fits best for the home screen and creates a nice gradient status bar that looks good in apps too (not just launcher):
http://android.1pages.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/xperia-wallpaperxperia-z-wallpapers-hd---beautiful-stunning-wallpapers-xaqntfsc.jpg
With this, you will completely forget Gingerbread (At least if you don't open any stock apps )
This guide is made 100% by me (I gathered the apps all over the internet, most aren't even built for the Galaxy Y), but the credit goes to the developers of these amazing apps
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AMDZero 23569 Base ROM
ROM Link: AMDZero 23569 Base ROM
Removed:
All verizon stuff (including Vcast/VZNav)
Samsung Lockscreen
Solitare (who uses that seriously?)
Added:
Smartlock (if you don't like using it, go to settings->smartlock and untick what you don't want)
New Bing
Updated Facebook 1.0.0.7p
Updated Microsoft My Phone
Apptodate
O2Flash
Omarket
Orientation Detection
SKTools
Slide2Shutdown
Bubblebreaker (by request)
Custom Toolbar
Shortcut for USB Mode
Shortcut for Wireless Manager
Custom .tsk Theme (must be selected and then soft reset to take full effect)
Not added, but changed to powercalc as it was always installed just no shortcut
gchris Titanium
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Notes:
This has been heavily modified since I've been working with the Lite version for a while. It is pretty clean with extra stuff added. Boots to around 85MB free RAM and 229MB free Storage ROM.
Again, if you want to use my custom theme, you have to select it in the settings->Home->AMDZero and then soft reset your phone.
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AMDZero 23569 Lite ROM
ROM Link (Only Custom Toolbar): AMDZero i920 Lite Rom
Removed:
All Verizon stuff (including Vcast/VZNav)
Various samsung programs
Samsung Lockscreen
Games
Added:
Shortcut for USB Mode
Shortcut for Wireless Manager
Custom Toolbar
Custom .tsk Theme (must be selected and then soft reset to take full effect)
New Microsoft My Phone version
Not added, but changed to powercalc as it was always installed just no shortcut
Note:
If you want to use my custom theme, you need to select it in settings->home->AMDZero. It is set to Classic Blue by default. Once again, after you select a new theme, you need to reset the phone or not all the icons will take effect.
I have added a few .wav files back in to incorporate the notifications/samsung settings sounds. I have also added the samsung alarm clock (mostly for me) but have not put the shortcut on the start menu. tclock.exe/tclock.lnk is in the \windows folder. There is roughly 256MB free ROM Storage and 84MB free RAM
Great rom! You know where to provide it as well to get some karma.
Tried link. and got . . .
The file link that you requested is not valid.
Thanks for all that you all do.
Posted this in the Sprint One section and thought i'd share with y'all also
I saw a lot of people not knowing how to configure it, so here's how I got it to work
1. Install Floating Notifications and enable it in the Accesibility menu.
2. Select the box labeled "Launch Apps in Halo Mode"
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3. Go to the app notifications menu and check which ones you want it to notify you for. HINT: if you want a real halo experience the rightmost icon in the app list will make the icon stay floating.
4. This is a personal preference: Go to Customize in Floating Notifications and select "Dock after a few seconds of inactivity" and then at the bottom set "Amount of the icon hidden when docked:" to 55%. If it is more than 55% then you will have trouble clicking the stack.
5. REBOOT PHONE.
Now for the Xposed part.
1. Install Xposed Framework
2. REBOOT PHONE.
3. Go into Xposed Installer and go to "Downloads" and select XHaloFloatingWindow, and then install it.
4. REBOOT PHONE.
5. Go into Xposed Installer and go into "Modules" and check the box "XHaloFloatingWindow".
6. For safe measure REBOOT PHONE. And then you're done
Lemme know if y'all need any help!
Also on the reboots it hung on the splash for a while.
Oh yeah not responsible if your device catches fire.
If you're having a problem with the stock messenger app look here:
ticklemepinks said:
using this will make the sense stock messager app from working properly as you won't be able to see the "SEND" button in the halo window
*correction* you just have to change the height of portrait 0.8 or at least for me, maybe this doesn't happen with other ppl.
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Requirements:
Deodexed ROM
Google Contacts for JB Roms 4.1.x
Google Dialer and Contacts for 4.4.x version
The procedure is by installing the apk in system / app and priv/app (just 4.4x series) - or flashing mode by recovery. Is prerequisite to be root on the phone and have launcher you can choose the shortcut for insertion activities.
Known launchers, perform insertion shortcuts: Holo Launcher , Nova Launcher , Apex, ADW , Smart Launcher etc.
Below demonstration in Samsung I8552 Win Duos where i create app to join dialer Activity 4.1.2 J B rom
Can u use the 2 modes
1) Shortcut creation on home screen
In the example , I used the Holo Launcher Plus available on google play . I also customized the launcher of the new design theme Android 4.4.4 Android Themer L .
Install google contacts on your device to folder system/app (To TW rom u need change name first to SecContacts.apk)
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4.1.2 Dialer
Contacts
Press and hold on the Home screen or click the Cell Menu / Add / shortcuts / activities
Now, select first activity activity Phone Dialer Google ' com.android.dialer.DialtactsActivity ' .
See the screenshot below the version of 4.1.2 in contacts
Version 4.4.3 screen
2) Install the my Phone.apk and my mod Contacts DroidWin theme
Install the apks on system/app with root explorer
Reboot device
Load device and select phone icon on Drawer
Enjoy
On my rom project Androwin ROM, DroidWin ROM Series to Galaxy Grand Quattro GT-I8552 u can find the dialer work fine no lags on TW rom where I was MOD I8552
Important i was set the dlaler activity and create on apk to use on anywere launcher so just press icon in drawer
Action: android.intent.action.MAIN
Class: com.android.contacts.DialtactsActivity
Package: com.android.contacts
AOSP JB 4.1.2 link:
Android 4.4.3 Google Dialer APK v1.1 Link
My project UnandroidMod:
Note 7 Like Launcher For All Android Devices v1.0
I'm Presenting You A Real & Exact Feel of Note 7 Launcher For Your Device.
It's Fast & Smooth.
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Features :
Full Galaxy Note 7 Icons.
Fast & Smooth (even on low spec devices).
All the Dimensions of Icons & their places are adjusted same as Note 7.
Two grids included for normal & big screen devices.
App drawer has the effect of the New Google Pixel launcher.
This launcher & themes will work on Any Devices & Any Roms.
Exact Screenshots :
Click on the screenshots to get full size screenshots.
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Instructions :
Download & install the Latest Nova Launcher Beta & also install Nova Launcher Prime License.
Then download & install Tesla Unread Plugin.
Then download & install Grace UX Icon Pack.
Choose the grid you want (4x4 or 5x5) & download the Novabackup file.
(For example 5x5 grid is good for Galaxy Note Series & 4x4 is good for Galaxy S Series.)
Download 4x4 Grid
Download 5x5 Grid
Then restore this backup via Launcher.
( If u couldn't restore the file above, then do these steps :
Open Nova Launcher & find Nova Settings in your apps, then go to "Backup and import settings"
and select "Restore or Manage backups" and then select Browse and choose the file above. )
If you want, you can Download Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Stock Wallpapers, too.
(If you find my post useful please push the Thanks button.)
( Note : DO NOT Share these Files in Any Site without Mentioning My Name & Source.)
hi, your download link both are pointing to the 4x4 grid
joe.hack.zero said:
hi, your download link both are pointing to the 4x4 grid
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Thanks, Fixed.
Updated 26.06.2018
Hello guys,
I present you the new and improved Custom Navbar Overlays (old link - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/custom-navbar-overlay-supergirl-flash-t3718466)
This app contains the following icons:
Center Clock:
- Condensed (New)
- Light (New)
- Regular (New)
Status bar
- iOS Dots
Nav bar
Abstract category :
- Dots
- Ace
- Mickey and Minnie
- Stock Android
Games category:
- Legend of Zelda
- Death Star
- Dark Souls 3 (New)
Superheroes category :
- Avengers
- Spiderman
- Superman
More will come soon.
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Download link
How to install
1. Install Substratum.
2. If you're rooted just skip to step 3. If not, you need to purchase the Substratum plugin, named Andromeda.
3. Enter Substratum, proceed to Settings and check "Sungstromeda mode" (After March security patch, this step is essential for any overlay to work).
4. Select Manage and enter in Custom Navbar Overlays app.
5. Select from the drop down menu what you want to overlay, check the on top box and press the "Install selected" button, located on the bottom of the app.
6. Restart your phone.
7. Enjoy
If you want more navbars and want something specific, buy me a beer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=paid.customnavbar.overlays
I already bought this awesome app , but im still waiting for V30 navbar
And thank you
Updated 26.06.2018
Hello, I bought the app and wanted to ask if they can do some color icons. Thanks
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4502985&d=1526521214
just the center button
6126 said:
Hello, I bought the app and wanted to ask if they can do some color icons. Thanks
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4502985&d=1526521214
just the center button
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sure. it can be done, but the home button will loose the pixel animation. will be in the next update ( do you wan the same icons for recent and back too ? )
The last and the back are not necessary, just the center button. Thank you so much for your work.
Dear the V30 navbar didn't get fixed in the last update I was too excited to update the app but the navbar still small and home button still smaller than back and recent