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Here is a quick mod of the Android ICS stock Launcher - the quick search bar has been removed. Not sure how to capture a screenshot, but I am sure You know hot it looks
Anyway, the space where the search bar was, remains empty...
I can make other mods too, with more or less screens, and maybe some other changes (not sure what might be interesting).
Just apply the update zip from recovery (if using nand rom) or copy Launcher2.apk from zip via adb or droid explorer on to a SD build.
srle said:
Here is a quick mod of the Android ICS stock Launcher - the quick search bar has been removed. Not sure how to capture a screenshot, but I am sure You know hot it looks
Anyway, the space where the search bar was, remains empty...
I can make other mods too, with more or less screens, and maybe some other changes (not sure what might be interesting).
Just apply the update zip from recovery (if using nand rom) or copy Launcher2.apk from zip via adb or droid explorer on to a SD build.
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I've been waiting to remove that search bar, waste of space IMO. Would it be possible to get this working on Gingerbread too?
Nigeldg said:
I've been waiting to remove that search bar, waste of space IMO. Would it be possible to get this working on Gingerbread too?
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Very unlikely - it uses a lot specific options from the 4.0 platform.
Just rooted my new Note using Dr.Ketan's guide. All went perfectly well and quick. Big thanks to him.
Reinstalled same stock ROM( Austria). Strange thing: The Samsung application Torch has disappeared. Not a big deal, I know there are tons of them in Plays store.
I liked that one because it had 3 levels of brightness. Just curious: did it happen to anyone?
i have same problem.
i think you downgraded to older ROM (maybe base on 2.3.5) which not included torch app
I downgrated to older rom to get it rooted, but after I flashed exactly same rom, that i had before rooting.
Look if you still have the app in /system/app..
What kernel do you have? Some said that app does not work with kernels other than CF-Root and IIRC latest franco..
I have pda N7000XXLC1, PHONE N7000XXLB2, CSC N7000XXLB3,
It is exactly as before rooting.
kernel 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLC1-CL1003701
I can't find system folder. Don't see the torch in Titanium backup
Go to Settings > About Phone and see what's under kernel..
Use a file manager with root privileges (ES File Explorer, Root Explorer etc) and navigate to /system/app and look there
If you don't find it, open your backup zip with 7zip (or any ROM zip that you know it has that app) and copy the apk from there to your /system/app folder using one of the file managers mentioned above and set permissions like the other apks and reboot..
I know, that my rom had it and doesn't have it now..
it is not in /system/app. Sorry for the dumb question, but where my backup zip. suppose to be? thanks
Ohh..I assumed you made a backup before flashing..
I just check an old LB1 ROM I have and there is an apk named torchwidget.apk I think it's what you're looking for, check if you already have it but if you don't I'll upload it for you..
no, I didn't do backup because there is the same rom in Doctors list, so i flashed it after rooting. I checked in my apps, i don't have it. If you upload it, it would be great. thanks
I appologize, I do have it in system/apps, but it doesn't run for some reason
Here is the file:
Download HERE
- Move that file to your sd card
- Use any file manager with root privileges
- Copy and paste that file to /system/app
- Long press on it and choose "Permissions" from the menu
- Set the permissions so it will be like the other apks in that folder "rw-r--r--"
- Reboot your phone and test the widget
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55LA said:
I appologize, I do have it in system/apps, but it doesn't run for some reason
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That's weird..
Even when you try to add the widget to your home screen?
the permissions are same as for other apps. To move it to home screen i need to see it in applications,right? but i don't have it there. Am i missing something?i see it only in file manager
It might be only a widget without actual app..
Go to Settings > Applications > All, do you see it there?
If so then it's only a widget and not a full app, long press on your home screen and see if it appears under the widgets list..
totch
55LA said:
the permissions are same as for other apps. To move it to home screen i need to see it in applications,right? but i don't have it there. Am i missing something?i see it only in file manager
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not working in some ics rom
me too
matius44 said:
It might be only a widget without actual app..
Go to Settings > Applications > All, do you see it there?
If so then it's only a widget and not a full app, long press on your home screen and see if it appears under the widgets list..
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I dont see it in Applications. I see it in wdgets list.'
I overrode it with your torch and was able to activate it from widgetd. It works now. Thank you
55LA said:
I overrode it with your torch and was able to activate it from widgetd. It works now. Thank you
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Good to know, you're welcome
thanks man. i activated it too on 2.3.5 ; but the torch only has one level of brightness. the widget icon becomes blue,yellow and white but no difference in the light
what's the problem?
flashlight
55LA said:
Just rooted my new Note using Dr.Ketan's guide. All went perfectly well and quick. Big thanks to him.
Reinstalled same stock ROM( Austria). Strange thing: The Samsung application Torch has disappeared. Not a big deal, I know there are tons of them in Plays store.
I liked that one because it had 3 levels of brightness. Just curious: did it happen to anyone?
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install flash light from market ..
almost same
DXMD3 Stock Jelly Bean Phabletized!
DISCLAIMER TIME:
First thing's first: I am not a chef, nor am I a developer of any sort. This was just an experiment and it worked. All I'm doing is sharing the results and the method of achieving them.
Also, I am in no way responsible if you mess up your device. That said, these modifications are mostly harmless and reversible, if you follow the instructions to the letter. (Worst case scenario: You flash stock JB again or restore a nand backup and you're safe.)
Oh and your device must be rooted. You can't go around changing things if it's not.
I do need a bit of help with some things, you can read the help wanted section at the bottom of the post,
If you're still interested, read on.
INTRO SPEECH:
I've always wanted the phablet experience on my 7.7, but all of the roms I've tried had imperfections (if ever so slight). If any developers are reading this, please do not take this as an insult. Your roms are wonderful masterpieces. I admit I couldn't even begin to understand how much knowledge and hard work is poured into them. I just wanted a 100% daily driver to have and to hold, meaning as few updates as possible (oh the irony). The closest I could find to a perfect rom was the PAC rom by @daniel_hk, but it always started acting out after a couple of weeks. Might have also been my apps or a combination of apps that did this, I don't know. The customization options on PAC are… It's simply amazing. If you're up for it, do check it out in the development thread. Out of all the roms I've tried, I liked PAC the best. That was a message from our (non)sponsors (my personal opinion). Then I tried E-Robot, which is almost stock – I'd say it's a Note 8 rom modified for our 7.7. But it still didn't feel right. I went back to the stock JB rom and started thinking I could simply alter build.prop's dpi setting and get phablet on stock JB. I was half-right. I did alter it and got phablet mode, but a lot of apps stopped working, a few of them crucial (phone, contacts, …). So I started replacing those apps with apps from the E-Robot rom. And it worked. I've identified and replaced most of the apps and the rom is very smooth. I dare say it's even smoother than E-Robot.
List of apps that need replacing:
- Accuweather
- Most mini apps
- Pen memo
- Camera
- Gallery
- Calculator
- S Planner / Calendar
- Phone
- Contacts
- TouchWiz Launcher
- Task manager
- Memo (text memo)
List of apps I haven't yet found replacements for (HELP WANTED, see below):
- Samsung keyboard
- Reader's hub
APPS YOU'LL NEED:
I like ES File Explorer the most, you can use other file managers if you like. LINK
I find it easiest to flash roms with Mobile ODIN. LINK
If you're not interested in purchasing Mobile Odin, you can look it up on XDA forums. It's available for free.
7zip. You'll need to unzip the package. LINK
APP SUBSTITUTION PACKAGE:
LINK
Please, do not mirror this as these instructions are not yet 100% complete.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read first. Then apply.
1) Get the stock DXMD3 Jelly Bean on www.samfirmware.com
2) I can't stress this enough: Back up all of your files on your internal storage. All of them. I will not be blamed for the loss your lolcat collection.
3) Flash it with Mobile Odin and choose to root the rom and inject superuser
4) A custom recovery is probably a good idea. Use either CWM or TWRP and make a full system backup. Just in case. Easiest to flash with Odin.
5) Unzip the "PHABLETIZE!" package to your tablet internal storage.
6) Default home to a custom launcher. Just in case. I used Apex. (You'll be replacing TouchWiz, remember?) Also, Install a custom keyboard. The stock keyboard isn't happy with 213dpi. I use Jelly Bean Keyboard.
7) Turn on "Root Explorer" mode in ES File Explorer (side menu, accessible from the top left bluish globe icon)
7a) Alternatively, you can use LCDDensity from Play. I haven't tested this personally. This is a recommendation from obbeguin. Skip step 8.
8) Make a backup of your build.prop file. Edit the build.prop to be used by the system (/system/build.prop): "ro.sf.lcd_density=160" changed to "ro.sf.lcd_density=213" (the one between rild.libargs and ro.lcd_brightness)
9) Restart and marvel at the half-finished glory of phablet mode.
10) Here is where you would see TouchWiz crash and you'd be stuck if you hadn't defaulted to a custom launcher in step 6. Luckily, you did.
11) Open ES, navigate to /system/app/ and start replacing the apps from the package. Yes, manually. I don't know how to make a CWM flashable package, so again, yes, manually. (HELP WANTED) I'd also recommend backing up the original files (just copy them to a backup folder on your storage). All apps should replace just fine, since they crash when launched anyway. You should also backup and delete their odex counterparts. Do not replace those.
12) I haven't included the camera and gallery apks. The gallery wasn't working well and I found a replacement here. Not sure yet if I can hijack his files to use in my zip so I'm posting a link for the time being. Also, I've found I like the SGS4 dialer and messaging app much better than the tablet apps from Note8. Look for it here.
13) Restart
14) If you have any issues with any of the apps, first try clearing their caches and data or wiping dalvik cache and cache in recovery mode.
I'd also recommend SkyHigh's custom kernel. I like it and it allows me to use ExFat on my external SD card. It's no NTFS, but large files (>4GB) get across just fine and it works on my computer and in my tablet without a hitch.
And for that extra "Startled Android" effect, I went with Xposed framework and per-app dpi settings. Not quite paranoid but does the job ok.
If you like the Samsung keyboard, you might want to give this one a go. Suggested by @stenny
HELP WANTED SECTION:
As written before, I need some help. It would be tons easier to just flash a CWM package over the stock JB and get phablet mode. Trouble is, I can't build it. Getting around to this one. Got around to it. Now I'm having scripting problems. If anyone is script savvy, please check out the code below.
I have no clue where to find a replacement Reader's hub app – one that works on 213dpi instead of 160dpi If anyone knows where I could find it, please leave a comment.
Don't hesitate to leave your feedback in the comments.
Unhide to see the script code.
#!/sbin/sh
# remove old backup
[ -d /sdcard/phabletize/backup ] && rm -r /sdcard/phabletize/backup
# backing up original apk
echo "Backing up /system/app/"
busybox mkdir -p /sdcard/phabletize/backup/system/app
busybox mkdir -p /sdcard/phabletize/system/app
cd /sdcard/phabletize/list/
for f in $(ls)
do
echo "Processing $f"
busybox cp /system/app/$f /sdcard/phabletize/backup/system/app/
busybox rm /system/app/$f
done
echo "Backups done for system apps"
# backing up original build.prop
echo "Backing up /system/build.prop"
cp /system/build.prop /sdcard/phabletize/backup/system/build.prop
echo "Backup done for build.prop"
# delete odex files and old apk files
echo "Deleting original odex and apk files from /system/app"
cd /sdcard/phabletize/list
for f in $(ls)
do
echo "Processing $f"
busybox rm /system/app/$f
done
echo "Original odex and apk files deleted. Don't worry. You still have your backup."
# for each of the system apps needing processed
echo "Copying modified apks to /system/app"
cd /sdcard/phabletize/system/app
cp -p * /system/app
echo "Finished copying modified apks"
# copy modified build.prop
echo "Copying modified build.prop to /system"
cd /sdcard/phabletize/system
cp -p build.prop /system
echo "Finished copying modified build.prop"
# the end
echo "All done. Enjoy you Phabletized 7.7 JB"
The above left my tablet in a bootloop stuck on the bootanimation turned landscape and distorted/stretched. I was trying to accomplish the following: back up the original apks and build.prop file to a folder on the sdcard. The list of apks needing backups would be determined from the list of apks in the replacement folder. And copying the replacement apks and build.prop file to the proper folder in /system.
I hope I've proofread this enough times so that it's decent...
Screenshots:
They're big. There are many, Unhide to see.
Mostly just showing off the Samsung apps. From my experience, most apps are a lot easier to handle on a bigger dpi. Again, if on some apps you don't like the change...go with Xposed framework.
Undoubtedly you'll notice how the fonts in the Settings app seem smaller than the rest of the rom and the alarm clock app seems bigger. You're right. They are. That's Xposed + App settings hard at work. I want the alarm clock buttons big when I'm smacking the **** out of my tab in the morning (300dpi) and don't need the big fonts when I'm fiddling with the settings (160dpi).
By the way, don't mind the "25% brightness" (I had it at -28% on some other screenshot). That's just Lux. It helps keep the display at a comfortable level in the dark. A screen filter basically. I also found this and this very helpful on a big screen and fiddly-sometimes-hard-to-press-when-your-hands-are-messy-when-cooking-and-just-need-to-look-at-the-recipe-one-more-time buttons (the other two persistent notifications).
Coming soon: Flashable zip. I'll get around to it, I promise. Having trouble scripting the thing. Take a look at the help wanted section if you think you can help. Thanks.
It is wonderful seeing someone try to create something for our Tablets...
I wish I could help in your efforts but instead I can only thank and applause you...
Good luck...
actually... e-robot doing the same thing that you're doing... replacing the apk from note 8.0 to 7.7 but they did alter some apk to fit their mod.
btw. you can use the keyboard from e-robot as well. but you need to find all related lib files to make it work on 7.7
Conserning cwm flashable zips... I don't know the syntax either. But I just use a zip from gapps and delete all the contents and modify the outputted text. Don't use a zip from a rom because they often wipe stuff.
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Lemme start by giving you a well deserved thanks and excellent job.
Can you maybe post a few screenshots and maybe even a video of you have time?
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zip
You can use the app "app2zip". It shows you all installed apps, then you choose yours from your pack and
click create. This zip file is then flashable in the recovery.
edan1979 said:
actually... e-robot doing the same thing that you're doing... replacing the apk from note 8.0 to 7.7 but they did alter some apk to fit their mod.
btw. you can use the keyboard from e-robot as well. but you need to find all related lib files to make it work on 7.7
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Doesn't e-robot have some issues? I got the distinct feeling it wasn't quite so stock. I might be wrong though.
EDIT: Now I remember! I couldn't get over the flickering wifi icon in the status bar. Annoyed the **** out of me. Trivial, I know. I could live with something not working quite right if it wasn't visible most of the time.
{Diemex} said:
Conserning cwm flashable zips... I don't know the syntax either. But I just use a zip from gapps and delete all the contents and modify the outputted text. Don't use a zip from a rom because they often wipe stuff.
Sent from my GT-p6800 using xda app-developers app
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Good tip. Thanks!
vivalamoza said:
Lemme start by giving you a well deserved thanks and excellent job.
Can you maybe post a few screenshots and maybe even a video of you have time?
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda app-developers app
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I'll take some and post asap.
konsolen said:
You can use the app "app2zip". It shows you all installed apps, then you choose yours from your pack and
click create. This zip file is then flashable in the recovery.
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Can this create a single zip for multiple apps or is it one app = one zip?
It creates one ZIP file. So exactly what you looking for.
Just a quick update:
I'm working on a cwm flashable zip that would back up the original apk and odex files and copy the new ones in place. Plus, I've been toying around with other versions of system apps.
I will be posting everything in the next few days - after I test it out.
Cheers
paranoiadk said:
DXMD3 Stock Jelly Bean Phabletized!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read first. Then apply.
1) Get the stock DXMD3 Jelly Bean on www.samfirmware.com
2) I can't stress this enough: Back up all of your files on your internal storage. All of them. I will not be blamed for the loss your lolcat collection.
3) Flash it with Mobile Odin and choose to root the rom and inject superuser
4) A custom recovery is probably a good idea. Use either CWM or TWRP and make a full system backup. Just in case. Easiest to flash with Odin.
5) Unzip the "PHABLETIZE!" package to your tablet internal storage.
6) Default home to a custom launcher. Just in case. I used Apex. (You'll be replacing TouchWiz, remember?) Also, Install a custom keyboard. The stock keyboard isn't happy with 213dpi. I use Jelly Bean Keyboard.
7) Turn on "Root Explorer" mode in ES File Explorer (side menu, accessible from the top left bluish globe icon)
8) Make a backup of your build.prop file. Edit the build.prop to be used by the system (/system/build.prop): "ro.sf.lcd_density=160" changed to "ro.sf.lcd_density=213" (the one between rild.libargs and ro.lcd_brightness)
9) Restart and marvel at the half-finished glory of phablet mode.
10) Here is where you would see TouchWiz crash and you'd be stuck if you hadn't defaulted to a custom launcher in step 6. Luckily, you did.
11) Open ES, navigate to /system/app/ and start replacing the apps from the package. Yes, manually. I don't know how to make a CWM flashable package, so again, yes, manually. (HELP WANTED) I'd also recommend backing up the original files (just copy them to a backup folder on your storage). All apps should replace just fine, since they crash when launched anyway. You should also backup and delete their odex counterparts. Do not replace those.
12) Restart
13) If you have any issues with any of the apps, first try clearing their caches and data.
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Click to collapse
Concerning the point 7 & 8, wouldnt it be easier to just use LCDDensity for root ?
Using it, it is must more easy to change the density without even having to manually modify the build.prop file... And the phablet mod start for any density higher than 180..
And for people who forgot to install a second launcher, they no need to panic..
They can still go to the tablet settings using the notification bar, even if Touchwiz doesnt work.
There, they can check they are connected to internet and install a second launcher by logging on google play by using a PC.
obeguin said:
Concerning the point 7 & 8, wouldnt it be easier to just use LCDDensity for root ?
Using it, it is must more easy to change the density without even having to manually modify the build.prop file... And the phablet mod start for any density higher than 180..
And for people who forgot to install a second launcher, they no need to panic..
They can still go to the tablet settings using the notification bar, even if Touchwiz doesnt work.
There, they can check they are connected to internet and install a second launcher by logging on google play by using a PC.
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Never heard of LCDDensity before, but I'll add it to the instructions.
You're correct, the phablet ui starts at 180 (176 I believe), but the navigation bar keys are off center when lcd density is not set to 213.
Sort of defeats the purpose of phablet ui for me. Personally, I changed to a smaller dpi (for a smaller status bar - 195) and removed the navigation bar with the qemu.hw.mainkeys switch. I mainly navigate thru gestures (using GMD Gesture Control) anyway.
Again, you're correct. But when starting out on a freshly flashed rom, some might happen to skip the part where they connect to the wifi or connect their google account. Besides, I've seen Play being hesitant to install and update on it's own - sometimes it requires you to launch it before you get update notifications and automated app downloads which requires a launcher. I want the instructions to be as foolproof as possible. That's why I'll be making a separate flashable zip with a custom home and keyboard, just in case.
On that topic, do you know anything about scripting? I'm having trouble with the update script. Check out the first post.
You can try this note 8 samsung keyboard, it work on both tablet and phablet ui.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228836
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paranoiadk said:
DXMD3 Stock Jelly Bean Phabletized!
DISCLAIMER TIME:
First thing's first: I am not a chef, nor am I a developer of any sort. This was just an experiment and it worked. All I'm doing is sharing the results and the method of achieving them.
Also, I am in no way responsible if you mess up your device. That said, these modifications are mostly harmless and reversible, if you follow the instructions to the letter. (Worst case scenario: You flash stock JB again or restore a nand backup and you're safe.)
Oh and your device must be rooted. You can't go around changing things if it's not.
I do need a bit of help with some things, you can read the help wanted section at the bottom of the post,
If you're still interested, read on.
INTRO SPEECH:
I've always wanted the phablet experience on my 7.7, but all of the roms I've tried had imperfections (if ever so slight). If any developers are reading this, please do not take this as an insult. Your roms are wonderful masterpieces. I admit I couldn't even begin to understand how much knowledge and hard work is poured into them. I just wanted a 100% daily driver to have and to hold, meaning as few updates as possible (oh the irony). The closest I could find to a perfect rom was the PAC rom by @daniel_hk, but it always started acting out after a couple of weeks. Might have also been my apps or a combination of apps that did this, I don't know. The customization options on PAC are… It's simply amazing. If you're up for it, do check it out in the development thread. Out of all the roms I've tried, I liked PAC the best. That was a message from our (non)sponsors (my personal opinion). Then I tried E-Robot, which is almost stock – I'd say it's a Note 8 rom modified for our 7.7. But it still didn't feel right. I went back to the stock JB rom and started thinking I could simply alter build.prop's dpi setting and get phablet on stock JB. I was half-right. I did alter it and got phablet mode, but a lot of apps stopped working, a few of them crucial (phone, contacts, …). So I started replacing those apps with apps from the E-Robot rom. And it worked. I've identified and replaced most of the apps and the rom is very smooth. I dare say it's even smoother than E-Robot.
List of apps that need replacing:
- Accuweather
- Most mini apps
- Pen memo
- Camera
- Gallery
- Calculator
- S Planner / Calendar
- Phone
- Contacts
- TouchWiz Launcher
- Task manager
- Memo (text memo)
List of apps I haven't yet found replacements for (HELP WANTED, see below):
- Samsung keyboard
- Reader's hub
APPS YOU'LL NEED:
I like ES File Explorer the most, you can use other file managers if you like. LINK
I find it easiest to flash roms with Mobile ODIN. LINK
If you're not interested in purchasing Mobile Odin, you can look it up on XDA forums. It's available for free.
7zip. You'll need to unzip the package. LINK
APP SUBSTITUTION PACKAGE:
LINK
Please, do not mirror this as these instructions are not yet 100% complete.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Read first. Then apply.
1) Get the stock DXMD3 Jelly Bean on www.samfirmware.com
2) I can't stress this enough: Back up all of your files on your internal storage. All of them. I will not be blamed for the loss your lolcat collection.
3) Flash it with Mobile Odin and choose to root the rom and inject superuser
4) A custom recovery is probably a good idea. Use either CWM or TWRP and make a full system backup. Just in case. Easiest to flash with Odin.
5) Unzip the "PHABLETIZE!" package to your tablet internal storage.
6) Default home to a custom launcher. Just in case. I used Apex. (You'll be replacing TouchWiz, remember?) Also, Install a custom keyboard. The stock keyboard isn't happy with 213dpi. I use Jelly Bean Keyboard.
7) Turn on "Root Explorer" mode in ES File Explorer (side menu, accessible from the top left bluish globe icon)
7a) Alternatively, you can use LCDDensity from Play. I haven't tested this personally. This is a recommendation from obbeguin. Skip step 8.
8) Make a backup of your build.prop file. Edit the build.prop to be used by the system (/system/build.prop): "ro.sf.lcd_density=160" changed to "ro.sf.lcd_density=213" (the one between rild.libargs and ro.lcd_brightness)
9) Restart and marvel at the half-finished glory of phablet mode.
10) Here is where you would see TouchWiz crash and you'd be stuck if you hadn't defaulted to a custom launcher in step 6. Luckily, you did.
11) Open ES, navigate to /system/app/ and start replacing the apps from the package. Yes, manually. I don't know how to make a CWM flashable package, so again, yes, manually. (HELP WANTED) I'd also recommend backing up the original files (just copy them to a backup folder on your storage). All apps should replace just fine, since they crash when launched anyway. You should also backup and delete their odex counterparts. Do not replace those.
12) I haven't included the camera and gallery apks. The gallery wasn't working well and I found a replacement here. Not sure yet if I can hijack his files to use in my zip so I'm posting a link for the time being. Also, I've found I like the SGS4 dialer and messaging app much better than the tablet apps from Note8. Look for it here.
13) Restart
14) If you have any issues with any of the apps, first try clearing their caches and data or wiping dalvik cache and cache in recovery mode.
I'd also recommend SkyHigh's custom kernel. I like it and it allows me to use ExFat on my external SD card. It's no NTFS, but large files (>4GB) get across just fine and it works on my computer and in my tablet without a hitch.
And for that extra "Startled Android" effect, I went with Xposed framework and per-app dpi settings. Not quite paranoid but does the job ok.
If you like the Samsung keyboard, you might want to give this one a go. Suggested by @stenny
HELP WANTED SECTION:
As written before, I need some help. It would be tons easier to just flash a CWM package over the stock JB and get phablet mode. Trouble is, I can't build it. Getting around to this one. Got around to it. Now I'm having scripting problems. If anyone is script savvy, please check out the code below.
I have no clue where to find a replacement Reader's hub app – one that works on 213dpi instead of 160dpi If anyone knows where I could find it, please leave a comment.
Don't hesitate to leave your feedback in the comments.
Unhide to see the script code.
#!/sbin/sh
# remove old backup
[ -d /sdcard/phabletize/backup ] && rm -r /sdcard/phabletize/backup
# backing up original apk
echo "Backing up /system/app/"
busybox mkdir -p /sdcard/phabletize/backup/system/app
busybox mkdir -p /sdcard/phabletize/system/app
cd /sdcard/phabletize/list/
for f in $(ls)
do
echo "Processing $f"
busybox cp /system/app/$f /sdcard/phabletize/backup/system/app/
busybox rm /system/app/$f
done
echo "Backups done for system apps"
# backing up original build.prop
echo "Backing up /system/build.prop"
cp /system/build.prop /sdcard/phabletize/backup/system/build.prop
echo "Backup done for build.prop"
# delete odex files and old apk files
echo "Deleting original odex and apk files from /system/app"
cd /sdcard/phabletize/list
for f in $(ls)
do
echo "Processing $f"
busybox rm /system/app/$f
done
echo "Original odex and apk files deleted. Don't worry. You still have your backup."
# for each of the system apps needing processed
echo "Copying modified apks to /system/app"
cd /sdcard/phabletize/system/app
cp -p * /system/app
echo "Finished copying modified apks"
# copy modified build.prop
echo "Copying modified build.prop to /system"
cd /sdcard/phabletize/system
cp -p build.prop /system
echo "Finished copying modified build.prop"
# the end
echo "All done. Enjoy you Phabletized 7.7 JB"
The above left my tablet in a bootloop stuck on the bootanimation turned landscape and distorted/stretched. I was trying to accomplish the following: back up the original apks and build.prop file to a folder on the sdcard. The list of apks needing backups would be determined from the list of apks in the replacement folder. And copying the replacement apks and build.prop file to the proper folder in /system.
I hope I've proofread this enough times so that it's decent...
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Didn't work for me, lots of apps couldn't be pasted in system/app even after R/W, I even tried to do it in TWRP and it still failed
vivalamoza said:
Didn't work for me, lots of apps couldn't be pasted in system/app even after R/W, I even tried to do it in TWRP and it still failed
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My suggestions:
You sure you're rooted?
You might have free space issues. Try disabling and uninstalling the apps from titanium backup and then pasting the apps in place. Samsung roms are pretty huge and fill the available space almost to the limit.
Pasting sometimes didn't work for me when the apps were running. Try closing them from a task manager. I always did the modding after a fresh boot on a fresh rom.
I hope this is helpful.
here is my way, I've removed the annoying "S-Finder" and "Quick Connect" buttons.
you need root! I am on Lollipop stock ROM.
a) open filemanger (rootexplorer, es manager, ....)
b) go to /system
c) search "build.prop" and make a backup!!
d) open "build.prop" in text editor
e) search for "ro.product.device=klte" (maybe on your device it is not klte) and CHANGE it to "ro.product.name=zeroflteatt"
f) save the file and reboot
here is a picture:
MMTK84 said:
here is my way, I've removed the annoying "S-Finder" and "Quick Connect" buttons.
you need root! I am on Lollipop stock ROM.
a) open filemanger (rootexplorer, es manager, ....)
b) go to /system
c) search "build.prop" and make a backup!!
d) open "build.prop" in text editor
e) search for "ro.product.device=klte" (maybe on your device it is not klte) and CHANGE it to "ro.product.name=zeroflteatt"
f) save the file and reboot
here is a picture:
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Hi, I'm an absolute noob to this but yes, the s finder and quick connect just take up space in my pull down notifications. I don't use them.
Are you saying i do all your mentioned steps on my phone after i root it (my device is not rooted)?
No changes
MMTK84 said:
here is my way, I've removed the annoying "S-Finder" and "Quick Connect" buttons.
you need root! I am on Lollipop stock ROM.
a) open filemanger (rootexplorer, es manager, ....)
b) go to /system
c) search "build.prop" and make a backup!!
d) open "build.prop" in text editor
e) search for "ro.product.device=klte" (maybe on your device it is not klte) and CHANGE it to "ro.product.name=zeroflteatt"
f) save the file and reboot
here is a picture:
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I was also looking for a guide on this. I followed your guide by the letter, but no chances after reboot.
Not working..
not working
please report this thread to remove
It works, he just messed it up a bit
1 Find ro.product.name NOT ro.product.device
2 after XXXlte add vzw OR att
3 for example "kltevzw"
4 profit
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60678244&postcount=70
Hussein Bagci said:
Not working..
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wizard6601 said:
not working
please report this thread to remove
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MMTK84 said:
here is my way, I've removed the annoying "S-Finder" and "Quick Connect" buttons.
you need root! I am on Lollipop stock ROM.
a) open filemanger (rootexplorer, es manager, ....)
b) go to /system
c) search "build.prop" and make a backup!!
d) open "build.prop" in text editor
e) search for "ro.product.device=klte" (maybe on your device it is not klte) and CHANGE it to "ro.product.name=zeroflteatt"
f) save the file and reboot
here is a picture:
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Great mod! Works perfect for my aussie SMG900I
Edit: I get this at every boot now. Only at boot though so not a big deal. Also my 4G Icon changed to include LTE logo as well
YesSs
work on G900H
Just gonna repeat my post from the other thread, as it might be useful for someone
CronKz said:
Hello, this thread might be outdated but for me it was a current topic and i didn't want do open a new thread. So I just found this tutorial.
1. You need a rooted device and a Root Explorer (Make sure you have Read/Write permissions enabled.
2. Browse to the root folder from there to the system folder.
3. Make a Backup of the "build.prop" file - just in case...
4. Edit the file with a Text Editor and search for the line "ro.product.name="
5. Now if there is like for example "jfltexx" edit the name until "XXXlte" -> delete everything that's behind "lte"
6. Add "vzw" or "att" behind "lte" -> for example "jfltevzw" and save the file.
7. Now reboot and it's done!
Source:
gs6[dot]wonderhowto[dot]com/how-to/remove-s-finder-quick-connect-buttons-from-your-galaxy-s6s-notification-panel-0161738/
This should work on every android 5.0+ device (didn't test it out)
Hope I could help you guys out Worked fine for me
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*ALL TESTING DONE ON 900F ALEXANDRS DEVBASE BOE3 (NOT BOE5)*
*the issues I am having might be firmware dependent*
Changed mine to vzw and it worked, but.. It also changed the 4G icon to a 4GLTE icon, it changed the brightness bar so that it can't be changed while in auto mode, the wifi hotspot icon is also changed. And systemui crashes on boot and everytime I run an app in landscape mode.. The taskmanager/clear all apps icons in recents are changed to text. Gonna try changing to att now
EDIT: Tried changing to att and the 4GLTE and WiFi hotspot icons changed again. The 4GLTE icon is a new one and the hotspot icon is the same as the standard 900F icon. Also, att forces the operator name to be shown in statusbar. SystemUI crashes on boot just like with vzw BUT that's the only time it crashes, unlike vzw where SystemUI crashes in landscape mode too.
EDIT#2: So, after changing to vzw then att then vzw and then att again, att crashes in landscape mode too. I guess it's an odex/kernel issue, because I've wiped cache & dalvik but it persists.
EDIT#3: here's a screenshot of the systemUI crash because of landscape mode / rotation.
EDIT#4: vzw works perfect without any issues on Sixperience 3.0. Pic attached
Huh. I was able to remove those tiles from my quick-settings icons without doing anything fancy. Samsung gives you the option to customize those buttons by doing the following:
Settings -- Notification Panel
scroll down to the "active buttons" panel, select the button you don't want to see and hold it down. Then drag it down to the "available buttons" section, and it will no longer be on your quick setttings panel.
You can also add/remove other buttons, and re-arrange them to your liking.
mike-y said:
Huh. I was able to remove those tiles from my quick-settings icons without doing anything fancy. Samsung gives you the option to customize those buttons by doing the following:
Settings -- Notification Panel
scroll down to the "active buttons" panel, select the button you don't want to see and hold it down. Then drag it down to the "available buttons" section, and it will no longer be on your quick setttings panel.
You can also add/remove other buttons, and re-arrange them to your liking.
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Lol
Read the thread again, you completely misunderstood what it's about.
lingowistico said:
Lol
Read the thread again, you completely misunderstood what it's about.
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I reread the OP:
here is my way, I've removed the annoying "S-Finder" and "Quick Connect" buttons.
you need root! I am on Lollipop stock ROM.
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so are these not the same buttons on the pull-down notification panel?
he even posted a screen shot of the quick toggle buttons on the pull-down notification menu, which is what I was referring to.
mike-y said:
I reread the OP:
so are these not the same buttons on the pull-down notification panel?
he even posted a screen shot of the quick toggle buttons on the pull-down notification menu, which is what I was referring to.
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Omg
This thread is about a method of removing S-finder and quick connect buttons BELOW THE QUICK TOGGLES.
lingowistico said:
Omg
This thread is about a method of removing S-finder and quick connect buttons BELOW THE QUICK TOGGLES.
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ah, thanks for the clarification. Those buttons don't exist on my G900A running the latest lollipop update.
mike-y said:
ah, thanks for the clarification. Those buttons don't exist on my G900A running the latest lollipop update.
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If you want you can enable them the same way we remove them
If you guys find a way to prevent "system ui has stopped" from showing. I'll be pleased to use this mod. Att 4G icon is lovely
tapatalk @ es five
rajman said:
If you guys find a way to prevent "system ui has stopped" from showing. I'll be pleased to use this mod. Att 4G icon is lovely
tapatalk @ es five
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I like Verizon's icon more
Apparently it works without SystemUI fc on some roms (G900TUVU1DOB1)
Why don't you tell us what model and rom you are running?
G900F running latest BTU BOE5
tapatalk @ es five
rajman said:
G900F running latest BTU BOE5
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Ok, is it untouched stock, odexed/deodexed, custom (maybe alexandr?), etc?
When do you SystemUI fc? What are you doing when it fc's?
Attached Verizon's 4G icon
Fully stock, system UI FC only on boot, that is annoying tho
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This is in place until TWRP is ready. You need root and of course you need to be attached to your PC. On first installation of systemui base, a pop-up asking to give ADB shell root permission will show. Please do so.
The purpose of this installer is to generate for you a custom module that you can flash in Magisk Manager. It will have all the mods that you have selected from the installer menu.
Custom clocks (date, etc) and internet speed indicators do not change colors due to light-dark background colors like the statusbar icons do.
The developer of Active edge gave me permission to use his base so that people would not have to make a choice between his and my mods. All credit for this goes to him. You must delete the active edge sense module and use one of my active edge modules. If it doesn't say active edge then it isn't active edge sense compatible. If there is an issue with edge sense after flashing, do not contact edge sense op with issues. He does not troubleshoot modified versions of his mod (and neither do I).
I'm also including my Pixel Launcher mod. Also a ADB Installer. You can change app drawer background-text color (separately for light mode and dark mode), remove weather from Launcher. Change the number of hot seat icons on home page (and size) as well as change the number of columns in the app drawer.
ADB Installer Instructions-Root is required
1. Flash one of the SystemUI Bases First. They provide the necessary smali files and public ID's for everything to work.
2. FLASH ALL THE MODS YOU WANT. ONCE YOU DONE WITH EVERYTHING, FLASH THE "COMPLETE INSTALLATION" Option. This will create a Magisk Manager flashable zip in a folder on your sdcard called ozop. Flash that to install your selection of mods.
Root required
Instructions.
1. Unzip ADB Mods Installer Files.zip on your PC
2. Run TulsadiverModsInstaller.bat (Give ADB Root Permissions)
3. ADB debugging Enabled
4. Flash one of the SystemUI Bases First. They provide the necessary smali files and public ID's for everything to work
5. Go through the other options selecting what all mods you want. It is generally best to start at the top and work your way down.
6. Once finished with selections, run "Complete Installation" at the bottom. This will generate your mymagisk.zip module in a folder called "ozop" on your sdcard.
List of MODS Available
Clock Format and Position Mods
Internet Traffic Speed Single Indicator (changes from upload-download) otherwise signals are over/under
Choose Traffic Speed Indicator Up-Down Icon Colors (default is white)
Navbar Height Options
Navbar Swap
Remove NavBar
3 Minit Battery
One percent custom battery Mods-Several to choose from
One percent custom battery Text-only-Several to choose from
Colored Statusbar-Navbar Icons
Choose number of QS columns 3-7
Colored Statusbar Icons
Remove Carrier Text Options
Smaller LTE Icon
Custom Battery Sizes in case custom batteries are too large or too small
ADB Module maker uploaded 6-30-21
File on MEGA
mega.nz
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Pixel Launcher Mod
Start by picking a base. Bases come with, or without, a search bar and Hotseat heights The larger number of rows you pick, the lower your hotseat drops on your home screen. If your hotseat comes out too low, try again with a higher base.
Remove Search Bar
App Drawer background color (Light and Dark Mode)
App Drawer Text Color or remove (Light and Dark Mode)
Home screen App Text Color
Smart-screen Text color
App Icon Sizes 45-50-56 dip (56 is stock)
Columns (5-6-7)
Rows (5 through 11)
Android 11
ADB Pixel Launcher Installer uploaded 3-10-21
NexusLauncherReleaseADBPixelMar.zip | by Tulsadiver for Pixel
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
www.androidfilehost.com
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Android 10
ADB Pixel Launcher Installer uploaded 6-18-20
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682873110
Zip Installer
Unzip zip into a folder on your internal sdcard. The folder name cannot have spaces in it.
Boot TWRP, find your folder. Install base first. Install the mods you want, then flash complete installation zip. Reboot.
TWRP zip Installer
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682873111
Uploaded a new installer. Fixed QS column mod. This has been verfied to work on the Pixel 3a XL and compatible with swift installer themes. Undo theme, apply my mods, then reapply theme.
LOL
Great work!
But it took me 3 hours to unzip and download it... Maybe zip it a little more? Ultra ZIP?
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it didnt work, i ran a complete installation, now boots, and instantly powers off to a page with
Code:
Can't load android system. Your data may be corrupt. If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data reset and erase all user data stored on this device.
This is the error in ADB:
Code:
Installing TulsadiverMods
cp: bad '/sdcard/vrthemeADBversion/busybox': No such file or directory
cp: bad '/sdcard/vrthemeADBversion/installtheme.sh': No such file or directory
sh: /data/local/installtheme.sh: No such file or directory
UPDATE: I didn't install base. Now I have another problem... It tries to boot and doesn't, it takes forever, then reboots and gets the first error again...
To uninstall mods do we just flash stock?
Has anyone tried this on the Q beta?
SCrid2000 said:
Has anyone tried this on the Q beta?
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Here is one for Q5
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117921001
Posted an ADB installer for December update.
I guess I am a little confused on how this mod works and I have a hard time risking not having a nonbootable phone. I read through some of the 3 xl thread and it seems like we need our phone connected for it to make a magisk module to which we then flash via magisk? This doesn't actually flash anything, correct?
Mainly, all I need is the back/home buttons swapped, which I have now but it seems the December update breaks that according to another thread.
AutomaticFailure27 said:
I guess I am a little confused on how this mod works and I have a hard time risking not having a nonbootable phone. I read through some of the 3 xl thread and it seems like we need our phone connected for it to make a magisk module to which we then flash via magisk? This doesn't actually flash anything, correct?
Mainly, all I need is the back/home buttons swapped, which I have now but it seems the December update breaks that according to another thread.
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For just three button mode? You can try flashing this if you like. Do you have active edge installed?
Swapping the two is easy though you need a way to get it on your phone which this should do.
Tulsadiver said:
For just three button mode? You can try flashing this if you like. Do you have active edge installed?
Swapping the two is easy though you need a way to get it on your phone which this should do.
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Alright, I'll give that a shot when I get time to do the December update. I do not have active edge installed.
January update uploaded.
Is this going to have to be updated during every monthly update? Wish Google would just make it so we could change the positions of the 3 button navigation.
AutomaticFailure27 said:
Is this going to have to be updated during every monthly update? Wish Google would just make it so we could change the positions of the 3 button navigation.
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Depends on the update. If that is all you want, go to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/themes/clock-mods-t4024447
Tulsadiver said:
Depends on the update. If that is all you want, go to this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-3a/themes/clock-mods-t4024447
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I'm a little confused on this. These just magisk modules? How do I know what's being swapped?
AutomaticFailure27 said:
I'm a little confused on this. These just magisk modules? How do I know what's being swapped?
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Back and récents.....yes, they are modules.
Tulsadiver said:
Back and récents.....yes, they are modules.
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Ohhh, alright. I only want back and home to be swapped.
AutomaticFailure27 said:
Ohhh, alright. I only want back and home to be swapped.
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You can try these if you are stock.
Stock
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261700583
Edge sense stock base
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261700584
Tulsadiver said:
You can try these if you are stock.
Stock
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261700583
Edge sense stock base
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261700584
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Thanks. I assume I can do this myself with your adb mod installer, correct? I tried messing with it before but now I am two months behind on updates.
AutomaticFailure27 said:
Thanks. I assume I can do this myself with your adb mod installer, correct? I tried messing with it before but now I am two months behind on updates.
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No, these are stand-alone modules and cannot be mixed with any other SystemUIGoogle.apk module (modification) and is built for January update.
Tulsadiver said:
No, these are stand-alone modules and cannot be mixed with any other SystemUIGoogle.apk module (modification) and is built for January update.
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Oh yeah, ok, makes sense. I was more saying that if I wanted to do this myself and not have you provide a magisk module each time, then I would use the mod installer and go through that way to create my own?