Looks like Sony has unfortunately not packed the former "Extras" / "Quick Toggle" widget(s) into the Z3C. Found them quite useful at times and kind of miss them now. Anyone with an idea to get them back (maybe from the Z1C which is running 4.4.4 as well)?
Would you be able to get them back with Xposed gravity box when we get root?
Isn't it possible to just get the widget's apk from that system folder where all of the apk's from the built-in apps are? I've done it for a few apps before, without being rooted.
Here is the installer for the official Sony quick-toggle widgets from my Xperia Acro S
Tested on my Xperia Z2 tablet, only the backlight toggle doesn't seem to work.
degraaff said:
Here is the installer for the official Sony quick-toggle widgets from my Xperia Acro S
Tested on my Xperia Z2 tablet, only the backlight toggle doesn't seem to work.
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Thanks for that! Will give it a try later on.
Someone with a Z1C or Z2 in this forum to have a newer version to post here (Acro S seems a little old maybe ) ?
sxtester said:
Thanks for that! Will give it a try later on.
Someone with a Z1C or Z2 in this forum to have a newer version to post here (Acro S seems a little old maybe ) ?
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Well the z2 tablet doesn't come with such widgets so I'm pretty sure it's the same with the z2. They probably removed those toggle widgets since the introduction of the swipe-down quick toggles.
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Well the z2 tablet doesn't come with such widgets so I'm pretty sure it's the same with the z2. They probably removed those toggle widgets since the introduction of the swipe-down quick toggles.
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Think I had seen them on a Z1C (running 4.4.4) as well as on the Z2 (running 4.4.2) still available. Guess these were only removed on the Z3 series along that new functionality of being able to drag/drop quick-settings icons in the settings bar.
Just tested "Power Toggles" on my Z3C and found that App to be a very good candidate to replace the original Sony toggle widget. If enabled, it even gives back the toggles in the notification bar (without having to tap on Settings or swiping to the left). Very nice!
degraaff said:
Here is the installer for the official Sony quick-toggle widgets from my Xperia Acro S
Tested on my Xperia Z2 tablet, only the backlight toggle doesn't seem to work.
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Thanks a billion, buddy!!!
I only hope this will work for Lollipop and Marshmallow, too.
I use "Power Toggles" much better than the stock toggles with many options.
...you can also try this toogles, works on latest 5.1, no root needed :
You Will find it at apkmirror.com / Sony apps
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Hello everyone,
I am new to modifying stock launchers.
(that means I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE with rom's / rooting / xposed framework, etc)
For the last few days I have been looking for a way to get a bigger grid size for my Stock Xperia Launcher.
I don't want to use a 3rd party launcher.
In the past I have modifying my Samsung phones (using 3rd party launchers like TSF Shell / Nova Launcher / Widgetlocker, UCCW, Missed it!, etc).
Now I have my Sony Xperia Z1 for 2 months. I used Nova Launcher + Widgetlocker. Then yesterday my WiFi didn't had internet access anymore. So I contacted Sony and I had to reset my phone.
So I start from a new fresh installation now. I was impressed with what Sony had done with Xperia Launcher within these 2 months, I decided I want to use this launcher (no 3rd party launchers)
So now I want to use my Stock Launcher and be able to get a bigger grid size and I want my dock to have 7 instead of 5 icons.
I did some research but I found it confusing so now I need help
On XDA forums I see people talking about using Xposed framework.
Can someone explain me step to step how to used this Xposed framework?
I saw the video that XDA developers made regarding Xposed framework. Which is very clear to me
But how do you implant modules? Where you find these modules?
I just need a bigger Grid size and I want a 7 icon dock, and that is it. My phone I use in Portrait mode mostly, only when Facebooking / Surfing internet / Watching movies I will use Landscape mode.
Can anyone help me out?
Xperia Z1 specs:
Model Number: C6903
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: 14.3.A.0.757
tripmo said:
Hello everyone,
I am new to modifying stock launchers.
(that means I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE with rom's / rooting / xposed framework, etc)
For the last few days I have been looking for a way to get a bigger grid size for my Stock Xperia Launcher.
I don't want to use a 3rd party launcher.
In the past I have modifying my Samsung phones (using 3rd party launchers like TSF Shell / Nova Launcher / Widgetlocker, UCCW, Missed it!, etc).
Now I have my Sony Xperia Z1 for 2 months. I used Nova Launcher + Widgetlocker. Then yesterday my WiFi didn't had internet access anymore. So I contacted Sony and I had to reset my phone.
So I start from a new fresh installation now. I was impressed with what Sony had done with Xperia Launcher within these 2 months, I decided I want to use this launcher (no 3rd party launchers)
So now I want to use my Stock Launcher and be able to get a bigger grid size and I want my dock to have 7 instead of 5 icons.
I did some research but I found it confusing so now I need help
On XDA forums I see people talking about using Xposed framework.
Can someone explain me step to step how to used this Xposed framework?
I saw the video that XDA developers made regarding Xposed framework. Which is very clear to me
But how do you implant modules? Where you find these modules?
I just need a bigger Grid size and I want a 7 icon dock, and that is it. My phone I use in Portrait mode mostly, only when Facebooking / Surfing internet / Watching movies I will use Landscape mode.
Can anyone help me out?
Xperia Z1 specs:
Model Number: C6903
Android Version: 4.4.2
Build Number: 14.3.A.0.757
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use this app to make it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/themes-apps/z-gem-xperia-xposed-xperia-launcher-t2603569
Ben Ling said:
use this app to make it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/themes-apps/z-gem-xperia-xposed-xperia-launcher-t2603569
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Thanks for the reply.
I will try it later on today when I reach home, I am at work now.
1 More question:
When I try this out, will my live Xperia wallpaper still work, in both Lock Screen + Home Screen?
( I am using the live wallpaper that comes standard with the stock Xperia, named Xperia. I use this wallpaper in both Lock Screen + Home Screen )
That is the one with the waves that changes color after lots of side scrolling )
tripmo said:
Thanks for the reply.
I will try it later on today when I reach home, I am at work now.
1 More question:
When I try this out, will my live Xperia wallpaper still work, in both Lock Screen + Home Screen?
( I am using the live wallpaper that comes standard with the stock Xperia, named Xperia. I use this wallpaper in both Lock Screen + Home Screen )
That is the one with the waves that changes color after lots of side scrolling )
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Yes the live wallpaper still works on lock and home screen.
work and the gem module
its what I use for a 7 icon dock and a 5x4 homescreen and 5x5 drawer
After the 4.3 update, the transparency for the navbar etc has been lost. I've checked a thread on this issue for the xperia z but I haven't found a solid answer to this problem.
What do I need to do? Stock 4.3 is disgustingly ugly in my opinion
Nothing.. Sony has removed, deleted, turned off the option for third party apps to use the transparancy of the notificationbar and softkeys.
lizarrdo said:
After the 4.3 update, the transparency for the navbar etc has been lost. I've checked a thread on this issue for the xperia z but I haven't found a solid answer to this problem.
What do I need to do? Stock 4.3 is disgustingly ugly in my opinion
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Stock-based 4.3 is still better and more solid for me, I tried other custom Roms like CM and they are still buggy atm(hope they improve in time). They have low volume sound, random freezes, nav bar laggy, etc.
I'm particularly using this stock-based ROM -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704312
And btw, my nova launcher has transparent status bar and nav bar on that stock-based ROM. Give it a try.
Tapatalked from my Xperia SP
Hi devs.
Does it have way to make my PA look like z3's kk. I like Sony's interface, but 4.3 is slowly for my. Thank's and srry for my bad english
When im on KK roms with theme engine support, I use the Xperia Z2 theme by thomasffca and also use the Z2 keyboard, I feel this is enough to make it feel like Sony UI still but have all KK features, try out those apps I mentioned and see what you think?
Edit: On CrystalPA 8.50, there is a minor bug on hover notifications, its got no background when displaying the notification while using the Z2 theme.
I have also installed the Xperia font with ROM Toolbox and that has also made the phone feel more like the Sony UI we know and love.
Also, use digital xperia clock widget from play store and use that on your lockscreen and homescreen to keep the clock looking Xperia.
Good morning,
i have a question.
I want to install the apk of xperia launcher z3 but, when the installation process finish (message is "ok installed"), i try to change the launcher from stock launcher or from nova launcher to xperia z3 launcher, and the app crash immediately.
Can Help me?
Many thanks
lelez84 said:
Good morning,
i have a question.
I want to install the apk of xperia launcher z3 but, when the installation process finish (message is "ok installed"), i try to change the launcher from stock launcher or from nova launcher to xperia z3 launcher, and the app crash immediately.
Can Help me?
Many thanks
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i too tried to get the xperia launcher but i honestly dont think its compatabile with droid turbo. One thing to check did u make sure to clear defaults first? I cant remember if I did that or not.
xperia launcher
the_rooter said:
i too tried to get the xperia launcher but i honestly dont think its compatabile with droid turbo. One thing to check did u make sure to clear defaults first? I cant remember if I did that or not.
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Hi! Thanks for reply!
I tried to install both xperia xperia launcher launcher is z2 z3.
In both cases, the application crashes immediately.
I tried to make clear date on the home 3 launcher (launcher stock droid), but even that did not work
It will be one of my sets but I want the weather widget animated stock xperia but it does not work as long as you do not install the home xperia.
Some think of any solution?
Many thanks again
lelez84 said:
Hi! Thanks for reply!
I tried to install both xperia xperia launcher launcher is z2 z3.
In both cases, the application crashes immediately.
I tried to make clear date on the home 3 launcher (launcher stock droid), but even that did not work
It will be one of my sets but I want the weather widget animated stock xperia but it does not work as long as you do not install the home xperia.
Some think of any solution?
Many thanks again
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unfortunately i honestly dont think its compatible with the turbo
Launcher
the_rooter said:
unfortunately i honestly dont think its compatible with the turbo
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the incredible thing is that on yotaphone 2 all works fine!!!
lelez84 said:
Hi! Thanks for reply!
I tried to install both xperia xperia launcher launcher is z2 z3.
In both cases, the application crashes immediately.
I tried to make clear date on the home 3 launcher (launcher stock droid), but even that did not work
It will be one of my sets but I want the weather widget animated stock xperia but it does not work as long as you do not install the home xperia.
Some think of any solution?
Many thanks again
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Same on the Droid Maxx. I use 206b. See my button.
Help
aviwdoowks said:
Same on the Droid Maxx. I use 206b. See my button.
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Sorry, but I don't understand. In your phone the launcher works?
Many thanks
lelez84 said:
Sorry, but I don't understand. In your phone the launcher works?
Many thanks
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Not working.
Never got the z version to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51600873&postcount=2
Near bottom, best launcher.
So I updated my Xperia Z3+ today and noticed that the home screen does not rotate any more.
I looked in the home screen settings, but there is no such option, like it used to be on 5.0.1.
Am I just not seeing this option, or has Sony removed this feature?
No answer I see. I unfortunately found the same thing, and it really annoys me. I had to move to use Nova launcher so I could get it back, but unfortunately I don't find nova as good as the inbuilt one. The widget handling of nova on the xperia is terrible, and the standard app tray is not as good as the xperia one. I keep hoping there will be an update that fixes it.
I guess it is that sony sadly stopped implementing mag charging and docks for the z5 and later so just don't care. And honestly I can not understand why they stopped that. It is fantastic using your phone as a bedside clock / photo frame on a dock. If I lost my current XPeria, I'd probably just buy the same model again, not get one of the later ones. Or find a different brand that did support horizontal dock/charge.
EDIT: It looks like they have released a beta of it with it fixed, but apparently buggy:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/06/2...-feature-now-rolling-23-5-a-1-238/#more-42176
Update xperia home to 10.0.A.0.53 beta
Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220
RenkaHinkaru said:
Update xperia home to 10.0.A.0.53 beta
Link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220
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Mobe @ haha very funny... Why you said Nova is not better than Stock launcher? I think you doesn't know the true features of nova or you don't know how to customize it.
arokososoo said:
Mobe @ haha very funny... Why you said Nova is not better than Stock launcher? I think you doesn't know the true features of nova or you don't know how to customize it.
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I just repplied @fayer3's question
But I like stock launcher more than nova
Features
RenkaHinkaru said:
I just repplied @fayer3's question
But I like stock launcher more than nova
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1. Widgets resizable
2. Widgers overlap
3. Icon resizable from 100-10%
3. Desktop and app drawer grid customization.
4. Hide/ Unhide docks.
5. Customise the notification look on nova.
6. Place whatever shortcut you want to put on desktop.
7. Choose between vertical, horizontal and card swipping in app drawer.
8. Lots of animation... And many more...
And what stock gives you will you please elaborate?