[Q] How to change the apps/menu icon launcher ? - LG Optimus 4X HD

hi
I want to know How to change the apps/menu icon launcher (without installing a new/external launcher - I like my stock rom launcher )
I searched the forum/web and I cant find any ware an explanation on how to do this or if its possible.
my phone is rooted and my rom is 20B if its helps.
I've attached a pic to explain what I want to change.......
by the way, its my first post here but I'm a long time user so.....
big thanks to everyone here :good::good::good:

elad.g said:
hi
I want to know How to change the apps/menu icon launcher (without installing a new/external launcher - I like my stock rom launcher )
I searched the forum/web and I cant find any ware an explanation on how to do this or if its possible.
my phone is rooted and my rom is 20B if its helps.
I've attached a pic to explain what I want to change.......
by the way, its my first post here but I'm a long time user so.....
big thanks to everyone here :good::good::good:
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u mean change only icons ? if thats the case , then u need a theme manager to change the theme. some themes change only icons, some change everything. but the icon set is inside a theme. themes support specific launchers. so its possible that ur favorite launcher doesnt support ur favorite theme ( for the icons ). the other way around is to use a root explorer and change every little icon manually inside apks.

kessaras said:
u mean change only icons ? if thats the case , then u need a theme manager to change the theme. some themes change only icons, some change everything. but the icon set is inside a theme. themes support specific launchers. so its possible that ur favorite launcher doesnt support ur favorite theme ( for the icons ). the other way around is to use a root explorer and change every little icon manually inside apks.
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well... I want to change only the app launcher button icon (u can c in the pic that I attached) and I don't want to change the original rom launcher.
so I guess ill need to do it in the other way that you mentioned.
if u can tell me what to change and where to change (what apk 2 change) it would be great.
I want 2 change only the app launcher button icon .
thanks

elad.g said:
hi
I want to know How to change the apps/menu icon launcher (without installing a new/external launcher - I like my stock rom launcher )
I searched the forum/web and I cant find any ware an explanation on how to do this or if its possible.
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Better yet, you can make your own theme. Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44609532
You can get everything you need to know about making your own theme there.
BTW, thanks for searching the Forum/Web first, because some people just don't.
Good luck
sent from LG-P880 powered by Google Wifi Passport - only available in Jakarta

JalmiNyondong1933 said:
Better yet, you can make your own theme. Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44609532
You can get everything you need to know about making your own theme there.
BTW, thanks for searching the Forum/Web first, because some people just don't.
Good luck
sent from LG-P880 powered by Google Wifi Passport - only available in Jakarta
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great, ill try it :laugh:

elad.g said:
well... I want to change only the app launcher button icon (u can c in the pic that I attached) and I don't want to change the original rom launcher.
so I guess ill need to do it in the other way that you mentioned.
if u can tell me what to change and where to change (what apk 2 change) it would be great.
I want 2 change only the app launcher button icon .
thanks
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if u know what u are looking for then u can find it. the app launcher is not what u are looking for. its called App Drawer. so u are looking for android App Drawer icon.

kessaras said:
if u know what u are looking for then u can find it. the app launcher is not what u are looking for. its called App Drawer. so u are looking for android App Drawer icon.
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well, u r right. the first thing is to know what u r looking 4.
so... I installed ninjamorph, really nice app that should do it Easley.
but I cant find the app drawer in our phone.
that thread that you provided belong 2 Samsung phones so maybe in our phone (lg 4x hd) its located some ware else ( just an assumption...)
we don't have system/app/secLauncher2.apk.
looked around system/app and I couldn't find the app drawer so...
if anyone can point me 2 the right direction it would be great.......
thanks

elad.g said:
well, u r right. the first thing is to know what u r looking 4.
so... I installed ninjamorph, really nice app that should do it Easley.
but I cant find the app drawer in our phone.
that thread that you provided belong 2 Samsung phones so maybe in our phone (lg 4x hd) its located some ware else ( just an assumption...)
we don't have system/app/secLauncher2.apk.
looked around system/app and I couldn't find the app drawer so...
if anyone can point me 2 the right direction it would be great.......
thanks
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yea its in there.... and ofc there is no seclauncher2.apk. we dont all have same launcher. ur app drawer icon is inside your launcher apk just like mine is !

kessaras said:
yea its in there.... and ofc there is no seclauncher2.apk. we dont all have same launcher. ur app drawer icon is inside your launcher apk just like mine is !
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here is everything that I got in system/app - no launcher around !
tell me where it is ?

afaik, it's LGHome3.apk

elad.g said:
here is everything that I got in system/app - no launcher around !
tell me where it is ?
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the stock one is LGHome3.apk.
since u use an alternative launcher look for it in data/app. apps u install go there. in system/app are the system apps that have root access.

well I found it as u said, it's LGHome3.apk.
used ninjamorfh, exchanged the icons, finished my project and wooow: I soft brick my phone
the launcher disappeared and after reset it was stuck in the logo.
so after about 4-5 nervous hours of pushing apk thru adb, recovery, software reset, wiping it all , download rom, flash stock rom with kdz,
restore my 120 apps, restoring backup files, I was able to bring my 4x back to life as it was before.
so conclusion :
some things don't worth to **** with :laugh: LOL
if u want to change ur app drawer icon don't be hard headed like me, create a theme or install a launcher that can do it.
anyway,
anyone that helped me in this thread .....thanks

elad.g said:
well I found it as u said, it's LGHome3.apk.
used ninjamorfh, exchanged the icons, finished my project and wooow: I soft brick my phone
the launcher disappeared and after reset it was stuck in the logo.
so after about 4-5 nervous hours of pushing apk thru adb, recovery, software reset, wiping it all , download rom, flash stock rom with kdz,
restore my 120 apps, restoring backup files, I was able to bring my 4x back to life as it was before.
so conclusion :
some things don't worth to **** with :laugh: LOL
if u want to change ur app drawer icon don't be hard headed like me, create a theme or install a launcher that can do it.
anyway,
anyone that helped me in this thread .....thanks
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wow did all that happen from just an icon ? how did u do it ? did u deompile the apk and recompile it ?

kessaras said:
wow did all that happen from just an icon ? how did u do it ? did u deompile the apk and recompile it ?
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i guess there is a reason why there is no app that can change manually the app drawer icon, It could get messy.
I used ninjamorph app (root app), it should decompile/recompile the apk automatically.

elad.g said:
i guess there is a reason why there is no app that can change manually the app drawer icon, It could get messy.
I used ninjamorph app (root app), it should decompile/recompile the apk automatically.
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if it is only for icon , u can just treat the apk as if it was a zip. just open it with the zip manager and force the icon to replace the one u want.

Related

advanced launcher

i think it comes w the cm roms but how do i edit it?so i can go back to 4 icons in each row? and does anyone know how to change the number of screens on cm?
did you read the advanced launcher thread? and i'm not sure you can switch back to 4 icons per row, but why would you?
yeah i did and it just says how to instal and mainly i wana remove alot of icons like skins a nd what not
what do you need to know? i mean, you install the launcher and when it's on there, you can choose how many homescreens you want.
k1293 said:
i think it comes w the cm roms but how do i edit it?so i can go back to 4 icons in each row? and does anyone know how to change the number of screens on cm?
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Why do you want 4x5? The 3 latest cyanogens have removed this launcher. If you want the features, you must install the advanced launcher manually. If you decide to install it, from the homescreen press menu>more>extended>homescreen and make your home numbers selection. I doubt it's going back to 4 icons anytime soon. If I find out how to adjust that setting I'll shoot you a pm.
oh ok thanks guys
umm i tried to donwload it but it said it was already installed? so i look in settings and cudnt find it? so i tried to uninstall but that did work either?
it's not in settings. when you're on the your homescreens, press menu, then click more, then extended.
k1293 said:
umm i tried to donwload it but it said it was already installed? so i look in settings and cudnt find it? so i tried to uninstall but that did work either?
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u cant install it with the package installer...you have to install it using adb.. the instructions are in the advanced launcher tab

Change Stock Icons!

Hey guys i want to change stock icons of emanonv4 to ics like icons can any one tell how can i do that?
u can download a ICS theme for emanon
Sanket8 said:
u can download a ICS theme for emanon
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i hate ics theme,.... actually i love only icons
so better wait for the stable cm9 rom to come and u will get what u want
if u want u can still download it but it is still in beta version
here's the link to the thread ->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390423
Sanket8 said:
so better wait for the stable cm9 rom to come and u will get what u want
if u want u can still download it but it is still in beta version
here's the link to the thread ->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390423
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i know abt this thing actually i saw creeds rom which is for galaxy fit it have beautiful icons i want some thing like that... i took its launcher and its working very well on emanon rom now i want icons for that too....
You have to cook in uot kitchen there you can make this things by your own its easy to do! uot.dakra.lt
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galaxy mini said:
You have to cook in uot kitchen there you can make this things by your own its easy to do! uot.dakra.lt
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Can u explain it more coz in uot kitchen there is no option for putting custom icons of apps.
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Install the launcher 360 and 4 android theme looks good and fast is
mrExtrm said:
Install the launcher 360 and 4 android theme looks good and fast is
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yeah its good but the fonts look very small in this launcher i want big font look too/..
use apk manager and de-compiler your app. change the icons.( for Calculator and app don't forgot to set compress apk level on 0 for work app other apps can compress on 3 level recomended) can this way for odex and deodex rom.(and stock rom! i do it!)
use root explorer. replace your new app with old and set true permisions then restart. (don't signe your system apps)
easy way use launcher with more themes like GO and ADW.
sorry for bad english. i change my apps icon like Candy style like SGS2 and clock widget for emanoN v4:

my unfinished green(?) theme

just to share idea, anyone have nice green icon for setting button and multi function button?
of coz, if anyone like it, i could upload it
i like the green color on the bar
plz upload it to use every one how like them
icons little updated, apk for those who want it, copy to /system/app, have to use with stock SystemUI.odex
green mutifunction icon still missing, anyone have idea?
I like it -- hi friend
green icons for u
just replace icons in(drawable-sw600dp-mdpi)
emprize said:
icons little updated, apk for those who want it, copy to /system/app, have to use with stock SystemUI.odex
green mutifunction icon still missing, anyone have idea?
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still newbe:
i put the apk in /system/app this is quite clear,but what I have to do with SystemUI. odex? always scared about system files, for this really performing device
trocchietto said:
still newbe:
i put the apk in /system/app this is quite clear,but what I have to do with SystemUI. odex? always scared about system files, for this really performing device
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in this case, dont touch the SystemUI.odex, leave that there, sometimes u need to rename it, but not in this apk, this apk need the SystemUI.odex
ssaass said:
I like it -- hi friend
green icons for u
just replace icons in(drawable-sw600dp-mdpi)
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thx bro, glad u and others like this
here is little update for icons
cool,
compliment for the theme

[ADD ON][Samsung AddOn + TouchWiz UX for CM9]

With permission from the developer, I would like to share this with you guys. Its an add-on to be flashed over CM9 Nightlies. Its mainly for those who love the stock look of Samsung and includes some Samsung Apps + TW UX + Sony Walkman Player (which i personally think is awesome!)
http://www.mediafire.com/?r9zgl68tzbdc331
****To be flashed over CLEAN CM9****
>Back Up Apps
>Factory Reset
>Flash Zip via CWM
>Restore Apps
More details and screenshots available at the original thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667051
Pls dont forget to thank the developer if you like it.
will it work on cm9 experimental build?
yes it does. im tried on mine. the first boot takes somewhat long. took about 20 mins if i remember right. be warned, dont flash if u dont like touchwiz (latest) or stock samsung apps cos it adds a few of those.
the new weather clock.apk not work for me.... problem loading widget... is it work for you guys?
not working on mine either :-( sorry.
hey there,
i wanted a few samsung apps, but not the launcher as i still want to remain my CM9 launcher. if i straight away flash this, the touchwiz ui will replace the stock ICS launcher?
theres still the option to select the Trebuchet launcher. or u can install another launcher over it like Nova or Apex which looks exactly the same like Trebuchet but with more functions.
I want to flash this for the default Samsung camera app. But if I flash this, will my entire system, ie the settings, menu etc look like Samsung s ics Rom?
i dont think camera will be changed. if u have downloaded the zip, check the system/app folder inside the zip. all the additional apps will be found there.
taobulusu said:
i dont think camera will be changed. if u have downloaded the zip, check the system/app folder inside the zip. all the additional apps will be found there.
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Actually I can't just copy Samsung camera as it requires some Samsung framework and tw elements. So was asking if after u flash this zip, do u have Samsung camera or does copying stock camera from Samsung ics Rom can work or not.
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i've checked. the samsung camera app is not included in this add on. to answer ur othr question, i dont think copying the stock samsung camera will work either, for the same reasons u stated above
taobulusu said:
i've checked. the samsung camera app is not included in this add on. to answer ur othr question, i dont think copying the stock samsung camera will work either, for the same reasons u stated above
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Oh thanks a lot bro. Well i found camera fx. Works a lil like the stock app. I'll live with that for now..
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weather widget not working... is yours working?
weather seems to be not working. its mentioned in the original thread too. sorry.
hi..
thanx for your effort..
is polaris office included?..
no. unfortunately polaris is not included. its a third party app. but u can download the apk and install it.
ozs said:
hi..
thanx for your effort..
is polaris office included?..
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Actually if u have an ics or even a gb nandroid backup, extract it and find polaris office apk from it and copy it to the location you found it. And change permission.
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Thanks for that info. Does anyone know where i can get the Polaris apk. and what permissions to change once i get it?
thanks in advance.
peace to all. always. thank you XDA.
MKOROFI said:
Thanks for that info. Does anyone know where i can get the Polaris apk. and what permissions to change once i get it?
thanks in advance.
peace to all. always. thank you XDA.
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i think u can extract it from any of our stock ROMs. as for the permissions it should be -
x x -
x - -
x - -
(x=select)
Thank you
Peace to all. Always. Thank you XDA

Custom Themes testing

hello I'm envy.. just asking if anyone here who got their S10 already and willing to try to install my theme and confirm if it shows on the Theme Store?
You need the xdaLabs app to download my theme.
just open your theme store first and leave it running on the background, then click this link
download it and install, then go back to theme store and see if its there.
should look like this: see attachment.
this will help me confirm if we got future for custom theming on S10 thank you very much.
envy~ said:
hello I'm envy.. just asking if anyone here who got their S10 already and willing to try to install my theme and confirm if it shows on the Theme Store?
You need the xdaLabs app to download my theme.
just open your theme store first and leave it running on the background, then click this link
download it and install, then go back to theme store and see if its there.
should look like this: see attachment.
this will help me confirm if we got future for custom theming on S10 thank you very much.
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I always love your themes.... i get my phone today and will test out...will update u once i get everything settled today...
Question i noticed in a lot of s10 plus reviews there is still a gap at the bottom of the keyboard (like the note 9's) and the phone.... is this something you will be looking into as well?
@eNVy
Its nots installing.. it looks like it installed but after restart its not there at all.. tried 3 times
These are the screenshots.. let me know if u need anything else
blkghost22 said:
I always love your themes.... i get my phone today and will test out...will update u once i get everything settled today...
Question i noticed in a lot of s10 plus reviews there is still a gap at the bottom of the keyboard (like the note 9's) and the phone.... is this something you will be looking into as well?
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It can be fix, If i make a version with totally 0.0 nav bar. Thanks for try:fingers-crossed:
blkghost22 said:
@eNVy
Its nots installing.. it looks like it installed but after restart its not there at all.. tried 3 times
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blkghost22 said:
These are the screenshots.. let me know if u need anything else
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It did install i can see but did you open first the theme store before going to xdalabs? Or how did you tried 3 times, where you delete the theme if its not there on store?
don't be afraid to answer im just confirming the situation..
Thanks alot for trying.?
envy~ said:
It can be fix, If i make a version with totally 0.0 nav bar. Thanks for try:fingers-crossed:
It did install i can see but did you open first the theme store before going to xdalabs? Or how did you tried 3 times, where you delete the theme if its not there on store?
don't be afraid to answer im just confirming the situation..
Thanks alot for trying.?
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I installed 1st then restarted the phone and then opened the theme store
blkghost22 said:
I installed 1st then restarted the phone and then opened the theme store
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this is the correct method:
If it gets installed already says xdalabs click the uninstall button from theme app page on xdalabs.
Instructions:
-Open your samsung theme store and leave it running on the background (to not clear on recent menu)
-Open the theme link with Xdalabs app and download theme
-Install the theme and click done
-comeback to Samsung theme store by Settings app (themes and wallpaper option) and see if the theme is there
No need reboot
*if its really not there after doing these, this is sad.
envy~ said:
this is the correct method:
If it gets installed already says xdalabs click the uninstall button from theme app page on xdalabs.
Instructions:
-Open your samsung theme store and leave it running on the background (to not clear on recent menu)
-Open the theme link with Xdalabs app and download theme
-Install the theme and click done
-comeback to Samsung theme store by Settings app (themes and wallpaper option) and see if the theme is there
No need reboot
*if its really not there after doing these, this is sad.
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Still dont see it
2nd time
blkghost22 said:
2nd time
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Thank you very.much for trying. ?
samsung really dont want us to make indie themes anymore.
envy~ said:
Thank you very.much for trying. ?
samsung really dont want us to make indie themes anymore.
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Hope there is a way... i love your themes
I tried as well just for the heck of it and it's also not showing up....that sucks
Any news or still same? Not working?
Is this newly introduced for the S10 series or has it something to do with pie one ui... anyway also looking for a way to install my own themes....

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