Anyone going to try and port Paranoid Android? - Moto X Q&A

PA has always been one of my more favorite custom roms. Going to be buying a dev edition once it comes back in stock, and I was just curious as to if anyone is going to try and port PA.

alex94kumar said:
PA has always been one of my more favorite custom roms. Going to be buying a dev edition once it comes back in stock, and I was just curious as to if anyone is going to try and port PA.
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Use to be my favorite but you really don't need paranoid to get the dual panel view, xposed framework has a module called app settings which gives you the dual panel view, I would like to see a slimrom instead but it will have to be built from source same as paranoid
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flashallthetime said:
Use to be my favorite but you really don't need paranoid to get the dual panel view, xposed framework has a module called app settings which gives you the dual panel view, I would like to see a slimrom instead but it will have to be built from source same as paranoid
Sent on my Moto X
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I'd rather have a PA where everything is running natively from the rom itself rather than using xposed framework and installing all these separate modules.

Psilocin said:
I'd rather have a PA where everything is running natively from the rom itself rather than using xposed framework and installing all these separate modules.
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I'm in the same boat as you. PA has goodies you cant get with only xposed

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[Q] Locked Bootloader AOSP-ish Experience on C6606?

I'm coming from an S3 where I had Paranoid Android installed. I really miss the stock Android feel. Is there any ROM available for the US LTE T-Mobile variant with a locked bootloader that is similar to stock or are there Xposed modules that can get it there?
I tried the Xposed module that is supposed to turn your Xperia QuickSettings into an AOSP style, but it just caused the systemUI to crash. I can't remember the name.
Thus far I've installed Nova Launcher and used an Xposed module to display "L"-style navigation buttons. If I could change the systemUI, I'd be satisfied.
Thanks for the help.
thatguy222 said:
I'm coming from an S3 where I had Paranoid Android installed. I really miss the stock Android feel. Is there any ROM available for the US LTE T-Mobile variant with a locked bootloader that is similar to stock or are there Xposed modules that can get it there?
I tried the Xposed module that is supposed to turn your Xperia QuickSettings into an AOSP style, but it just caused the systemUI to crash. I can't remember the name.
Thus far I've installed Nova Launcher and used an Xposed module to display "L"-style navigation buttons. If I could change the systemUI, I'd be satisfied.
Thanks for the help.
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you can use this to root the rom and then using xposed module without any issues
androidtweaker1 said:
you can use this to root the rom and then using xposed module without any issues
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Thanks AndroidTweaker. I've actually already gotten that far. Any other recommendations to get a more AOSP experience?
thatguy222 said:
I'm coming from an S3 where I had Paranoid Android installed. I really miss the stock Android feel. Is there any ROM available for the US LTE T-Mobile variant with a locked bootloader that is similar to stock or are there Xposed modules that can get it there?
I tried the Xposed module that is supposed to turn your Xperia QuickSettings into an AOSP style, but it just caused the systemUI to crash. I can't remember the name.
Thus far I've installed Nova Launcher and used an Xposed module to display "L"-style navigation buttons. If I could change the systemUI, I'd be satisfied.
Thanks for the help.
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that xposed aosp quick settings won't work with KitKat.

[Q] How could I install xposed modules in chroma rom?

I need help to install xposed modules in the chroma rom I have a 64gb Nexus 6 build# LMY47V,android version 5.1.1, and its the latest build of chroma 4/29/15, I will send $5 to the first persons paypal to completely help me Thank you so much.
You can't use Xposed while being on Chroma.
1. Xposed isn't officially supported on Android 5.1.
2. Chroma uses ART everywhere; as a result, Xposed unofficial doesn't work.
zephiK said:
You can't use Xposed while being on Chroma.
1. Xposed isn't officially supported on Android 5.1.
2. Chroma uses ART everywhere; as a result, Xposed unofficial doesn't work.
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You've earnt your $5 there too haha
rootSU said:
You've earnt your $5 there too haha
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Probably wasn't the reply that the OP was looking for
rootSU said:
You've earnt your $5 there too haha
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Earnt? ??? My grammar Nazi just died a little.
what ROMs allow xposed modules to be installed?
I would consider moving to a different ROM does anybody know of a ROM that allows xposed modules I really miss my Pandora one app?
Tellis006 said:
I would consider moving to a different ROM does anybody know of a ROM that allows xposed modules I really miss my Pandora one app?
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Typically any ROM should work assuming they don't use ART everywhere.
As I've reiterated before, Xposed is not officially supported on Android 5.1 just yet.

VZW XT1060 DevEd: On Krypton 1.4, not official ROM...

I have VZW Moto X XT1060 Developer Edition with 4.4.4. I thought it was on standard factory ROM, but apparently it was on Krypton 1.4 and obviously, no OTA for me!
As this is my daily driver, I can't really take it completely out of service for extended periods. I had this phone pretty dialed in with Xposed and all the rest, but I imagine I'll have to nuke everything and start over with Xposed L.
I did install TWRP but it's mainly to do a backup with OTG microSD adapter.
Any recommended course of action?
kschang said:
I have VZW Moto X XT1060 Developer Edition with 4.4.4. I thought it was on standard factory ROM, but apparently it was on Krypton 1.4 and obviously, no OTA for me!
As this is my daily driver, I can't really take it completely out of service for extended periods. I had this phone pretty dialed in with Xposed and all the rest, but I imagine I'll have to nuke everything and start over with Xposed L.
I did install TWRP but it's mainly to do a backup with OTG microSD adapter.
Any recommended course of action?
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In the same exact boat bro, business has to continue. As of now and probably for the next week I'll stick to my daily driver. Running debloated stock 4.4.4 via Titanium Backup with xposed tweaked to my fancy.
It's only a matter of time till we get our hands on a flashable Zip
SR3TLAW said:
In the same exact boat bro, business has to continue. As of now and probably for the next week I'll stick to my daily driver. Running debloated stock 4.4.4 via Titanium Backup with xposed tweaked to my fancy.
It's only a matter of time till we get our hands on a flashable Zip
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Alright, bro. Keeping the faith.
kschang said:
Alright, bro. Keeping the faith.
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@kschang
Where do I find xposed for Lollipop? After finding this and following instructions it led me to believe its the "..sdk22-arm.zip" Is this the correct installer?
SR3TLAW said:
@kschang
Where do I find xposed for Lollipop? After finding this and following instructions it led me to believe its the "..sdk22-arm.zip" Is this the correct installer?
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Yes, use the sdk22 (that's Lollipop) and arm which is the CPU in the Moto X.
FYI, sdk23 is Marshmallow.
I have the factory 5.1.1 5.1 all dialed in now with Xposed and other modules, rooted and everything, of course. Haven't decided if I want to play with ROM themes yet, as I prefer a dark theme over a light one.
kschang said:
I have the factory 5.1.1 all dialed in now with Xposed and other modules, rooted and everything, of course. Haven't decided if I want to play with ROM themes yet, as I prefer a dark theme over a light one.
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What did you flash to get 5.1.1? I thought the factory version was stuck at 5.1 and that the only 5.1.1 options were third-party ROMs like OctOS and AICP. My wife's phone is in a similar predicament, it's running Krypton 4.4.4 right now and I want to get it running Lollipop, I was thinking of this stock ZIP.
Jacquestrapp said:
What did you flash to get 5.1.1? I thought the factory version was stuck at 5.1 and that the only 5.1.1 options were third-party ROMs like OctOS and AICP. My wife's phone is in a similar predicament, it's running Krypton 4.4.4 right now and I want to get it running Lollipop, I was thinking of this stock ZIP.
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oops, you're right, it's 5.1 (and that's it)
Jacquestrapp said:
What did you flash to get 5.1.1? I thought the factory version was stuck at 5.1 and that the only 5.1.1 options were third-party ROMs like OctOS and AICP. My wife's phone is in a similar predicament, it's running Krypton 4.4.4 right now and I want to get it running Lollipop, I was thinking of this stock ZIP.
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FYI @Jacquestrapp I had manually flash the modem using ADB and MFASTBOOT. I'm currently on the debloated 5.1 and its working well. Expect to wait a few minutes on the first boot up after flashing ROM
kschang said:
oops, you're right, it's 5.1 (and that's it)
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Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
here are my two recommendations for LP:
custom: NeXus Experience
pros:
- can install a custom kernel
- contains privacy features so that you can block wake locks, etc
- no need for xposed as all tweaks/mods are already built in
- best battery life
- developer is currently working on a build for 6.0
cons:
- Active moto display will not work (but ambient display works just fine)
stock: Stock
pros:
- most reliable
- moto active display works
cons:
- need xposed to get personal tweaks
- xposed & Gravity box still have some issues (but working for me)
- still some bloat in the debloated version, but that can be adjusted
overall, both are fine. bluetooth works fine on both (in both my car and watch)
I've used both, but keep coming back to NeXus
jco23 said:
here are my two recommendations for LP:
custom: NeXus Experience
pros:
- can install a custom kernel
- contains privacy features so that you can block wake locks, etc
- no need for xposed as all tweaks/mods are already built in
- best battery life
- developer is currently working on a build for 6.0
cons:
- Active moto display will not work (but ambient display works just fine)
stock: Stock
pros:
- most reliable
- moto active display works
cons:
- need xposed to get personal tweaks
- xposed & Gravity box still have some issues (but working for me)
- still some bloat in the debloated version, but that can be adjusted
overall, both are fine. bluetooth works fine on both (in both my car and watch)
I've used both, but keep coming back to NeXus
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Getting gravity box system framework error? Xposed installed fine
Installed next to latest version of gravity box
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jco23 said:
here are my two recommendations for LP:
custom: NeXus Experience
pros:
- can install a custom kernel
- contains privacy features so that you can block wake locks, etc
- no need for xposed as all tweaks/mods are already built in
- best battery life
- developer is currently working on a build for 6.0
cons:
- Active moto display will not work (but ambient display works just fine)
stock: Stock
pros:
- most reliable
- moto active display works
cons:
- need xposed to get personal tweaks
- xposed & Gravity box still have some issues (but working for me)
- still some bloat in the debloated version, but that can be adjusted
overall, both are fine. bluetooth works fine on both (in both my car and watch)
I've used both, but keep coming back to NeXus
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Appreciate your input!
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Any way to keep the Motorola features?

[Warning: I'm relatively new to Android. I've used it for about a year, and I have a decent understanding on how it works. I've rooted and used Safestrap before and know the basics on almost everything, but not much more.]
I'm planning on purchasing a license for Sunshine, and unlocking my bootloader for my new Turbo. I was planning on using it to install a custom rom, like CyanogenMod, since that's the only rom I've used before, and possibly trying some new ones. However, I realized that I would lose all the Motorola features, like Moto Voice, Moto Actions, Moto Display, and so on. I love these features and use them all the time, so I don't want to give them up. Is there some kind of way to keep them with a different rom?
I was thinking that maybe there was a custom rom that has these features, or maybe there's some way to install them onto a regular custom rom.
Any ideas?
Latiken said:
[Warning: I'm relatively new to Android. I've used it for about a year, and I have a decent understanding on how it works. I've rooted and used Safestrap before and know the basics on almost everything, but not much more.]
I'm planning on purchasing a license for Sunshine, and unlocking my bootloader for my new Turbo. I was planning on using it to install a custom rom, like CyanogenMod, since that's the only rom I've used before, and possibly trying some new ones. However, I realized that I would lose all the Motorola features, like Moto Voice, Moto Actions, Moto Display, and so on. I love these features and use them all the time, so I don't want to give them up. Is there some kind of way to keep them with a different rom?
I was thinking that maybe there was a custom rom that has these features, or maybe there's some way to install them onto a regular custom rom.
Any ideas?
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If you're planning on going to anything based on cyanogenmod, no. Someone would need to port these apps to the new rom, and no one has done that yet. However, some of the features can be replicated using other apps. For example, Moto Display is almost identical to the native android feature Ambient Display. You can use Ok Google voice commands for most Moto Voice applications.
An alternative would be to download a modified stock firmware (such as the one maintained by Computerfreek), or modify one yourself. This way, you can keep the Moto apps. Modifying your own firmware is very easy using TWRP (which you will install after unlocking your bootloader). Usually it's as simple as finding a flashable .zip file that contains the feature(s) you want to add and flashing it via TWRP.
TheSt33v said:
If you're planning on going to anything based on cyanogenmod, no. Someone would need to port these apps to the new rom, and no one has done that yet. However, some of the features can be replicated using other apps. For example, Moto Display is almost identical to the native android feature Ambient Display. You can use Ok Google voice commands for most Moto Voice applications.
An alternative would be to download a modified stock firmware (such as the one maintained by Computerfreek), or modify one yourself. This way, you can keep the Moto apps. Modifying your own firmware is very easy using TWRP (which you will install after unlocking your bootloader). Usually it's as simple as finding a flashable .zip file that contains the feature(s) you want to add and flashing it via TWRP.
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Hmmm... How would I go about creating the flashable .zip like you said. Remember, I'm still a relative noob.
Latiken said:
Hmmm... How would I go about creating the flashable .zip like you said. Remember, I'm still a relative noob.
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You don't need to. Just download the ones that you want. For example:
1. Upgrade to the latest official firmware (SU4TL-44) and unlock your bootloader with Sunshine.
2. Want root access? Use TWRP to flash SuperSU. Download that flashable zip here: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
3. Want to use the Xposed framework to easily modify your device in a ton of different ways? Use TWRP to flash it. Get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811 (you need SDK22 arm)
4. Want to add audio optimizations? Flash PON-3. Get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530976. Flash it, same as the others.
The installation for all of these is the same. Once your bootloader is unlocked and TWRP is installed, boot into TWRP, select "install", select the .zip file that you want to install, and flash it. Done.
TheSt33v said:
You don't need to. Just download the ones that you want. For example:
1. Upgrade to the latest official firmware (SU4TL-44) and unlock your bootloader with Sunshine.
2. Want root access? Use TWRP to flash SuperSU. Download that flashable zip here: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
3. Want to use the Xposed framework to easily modify your device in a ton of different ways? Use TWRP to flash it. Get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811 (you need SDK22 arm)
4. Want to add audio optimizations? Flash PON-3. Get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530976. Flash it, same as the others.
The installation for all of these is the same. Once your bootloader is unlocked and TWRP is installed, boot into TWRP, select "install", select the .zip file that you want to install, and flash it. Done.
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I've used Xposed before on my old Safestrap device. I thought about using Xposed on the stock rom, but I was hoping there was another option, since custom roms offer much more than Xposed modules do. Thanks for the links, I think I'll go with what you said. One question though, so there's no way to flash or install the Moto suite onto a custom rom (with or without TWRP)?
And one more thing, is it possible to use the IR sensors in the Turbo to wake up the Ambient display? (Like when you wave your hand over it and it shows the Moto Display.)
Latiken said:
I've used Xposed before on my old Safestrap device. I thought about using Xposed on the stock rom, but I was hoping there was another option, since custom roms offer much more than Xposed modules do. Thanks for the links, I think I'll go with what you said. One question though, so there's no way to flash or install the Moto suite onto a custom rom (with or without TWRP)?
And one more thing, is it possible to use the IR sensors in the Turbo to wake up the Ambient display? (Like when you wave your hand over it and it shows the Moto Display.)
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Settings -> Gestures & turn on Wave under Ambient Display
Cobra04 said:
Settings -> Gestures & turn on Wave under Ambient Display
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I'm not sure if I'm just an idiot, but where is Gestures?
Latiken said:
I'm not sure if I'm just an idiot, but where is Gestures?
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Should be in the Settings app under Device
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Should be in the Settings app under Device
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It's not there for me. I'm not sure if you think I'm running any modifications. I'm using pure stock.
Edit: I can't post images until I exceed 10 posts..
Latiken said:
It's not there for me. I'm not sure if you think I'm running any modifications. I'm using pure stock.
Edit: I can't post images until I exceed 10 posts..
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What ROM are you on?
Cobra04 said:
What ROM are you on?
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100% pure stock rom that ships with the Turbo
Latiken said:
I've used Xposed before on my old Safestrap device. I thought about using Xposed on the stock rom, but I was hoping there was another option, since custom roms offer much more than Xposed modules do. Thanks for the links, I think I'll go with what you said. One question though, so there's no way to flash or install the Moto suite onto a custom rom (with or without TWRP)?
And one more thing, is it possible to use the IR sensors in the Turbo to wake up the Ambient display? (Like when you wave your hand over it and it shows the Moto Display.)
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There is no way that I know of to get Moto et al working on a different rom. Like I said, the apps would have to be ported. I'm not very knowledgeable about what that entails, but I do know that the Moto apps need more than just their respective apks to function properly. They require extra libraries, drivers, etc. to work, most of which are probably kernel-related (you can't use the stock kernel on a non-Motorola rom). So someone porting those apps would have to either integrate these supplementary files into CM or AOSP or whatever, or rewrite the apps so that they rely on existing google code.
TheSt33v said:
There is no way that I know of to get Moto et al working on a different rom. Like I said, the apps would have to be ported. I'm not very knowledgeable about what that entails, but I do know that the Moto apps need more than just their respective apks to function properly. They require extra libraries, drivers, etc. to work, most of which are probably kernel-related (you can't use the stock kernel on a non-Motorola rom). So someone porting those apps would have to either integrate these supplementary files into CM or AOSP or whatever, or rewrite the apps so that they rely on existing google code.
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Dang it, that's unfortunate. Guess Xposed, and custom kernals and images will have to suffice. Thanks for the help!
Any recommendations for making the stock rom seem more custom?
Latiken said:
Dang it, that's unfortunate. Guess Xposed, and custom kernals and images will have to suffice. Thanks for the help!
Any recommendations for making the stock rom seem more custom?
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Xposed, particularly gravitybox. I'm not really sure what you meant when you said that custom roms offer so much more than xposed does. I used custom roms for a long time on my Galaxy S4, and except for AOSP vs TouchWiz or installing a more recent version of android, I can't think of a single thing that a custom rom can do that an xposed module can't.
TheSt33v said:
Xposed, particularly gravitybox. I'm not really sure what you meant when you said that custom roms offer so much more than xposed does. I used custom roms for a long time on my Galaxy S4, and except for AOSP vs TouchWiz or installing a more recent version of android, I can't think of a single thing that a custom rom can do that an xposed module can't.
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For me, custom roms don't exactly offer much more than modules do, but the experience of using a custom rom is much greater. Since everything is made by the same developers, it flows well with each other. Instead of having to rely on multiple modules that have to be updated, you can just install what is essentially a new OS, and get an entirely new flavour of Android.
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There is no way that I know of to get Moto et al working on a different rom. Like I said, the apps would have to be ported. I'm not very knowledgeable about what that entails, but I do know that the Moto apps need more than just their respective apks to function properly. They require extra libraries, drivers, etc. to work, most of which are probably kernel-related (you can't use the stock kernel on a non-Motorola rom). So someone porting those apps would have to either integrate these supplementary files into CM or AOSP or whatever, or rewrite the apps so that they rely on existing google code.
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But there are many functions and apps that do exactly the same thing.
Ambient Display = Moto Display
OK Google = Moto Voice
plus tons of apps to read notifications, texts, emails.
Etc.
I dumped my Motorola stuff months ago and have everything I need.
It's not that big a deal.
Open source is almost always better than proprietary stuff anyway.
ChazzMatt said:
But there are many functions and apps that do exactly the same thing.
Ambient Display = Moto Display
OK Google = Moto Voice
plus tons of apps to read notifications, texts, emails.
Etc.
It's not that big a deal.
Open source is almost always better than proprietary stuff anyway.
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Agreed. If you're willing to learn and set up some things, I bet you could get 100% moto functionality without a single moto app. Does anyone know of an app that will give me the chop-chop flashlight? Because when I eventually make the move to CM (assuming we ever get CM13), that will be the feature I miss most. And I'm being completely serious about that.
ChazzMatt said:
But there are many functions and apps that do exactly the same thing.
Ambient Display = Moto Display
OK Google = Moto Voice
plus tons of apps to read notifications, texts, emails.
Etc.
I dumped my Motorola stuff months ago and have everything I need.
It's not that big a deal.
Open source is almost always better than proprietary stuff anyway.
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I find Moto Display to be much cleaner than Ambient Display.
Moto Voice was nice because of the custom launch phrase, and the system commands you could do.
Moto Actions comes in handy almost every day, especially the Dual Chop and Camera wrist twist.
If I could find I way to replace all or most of this then I would be content.
Latiken said:
I find Moto Display to be much cleaner than Ambient Display.
Moto Voice was nice because of the custom launch phrase, and the system commands you could do.
Moto Actions comes in handy almost every day, especially the Dual Chop and Camera wrist twist.
If I could find I way to replace all or most of this then I would be content.
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Download Commandr from the play store. I think that allows you to customize your OK Google phrase. It also allows you to add or customize OK Google commands.
But yeah, I use the actions a lot too, and I don't know of an app that will replace them.
The problem I have with Ambient Display is that it doesn't work when I toggle my lockscreen off. MotoDisplay still showed me notifications. With ambient display and lockscreen off, I have no way to visually know my notifications.

How do I get Layers Manager working?

I'm using Computerfreek's ROM, I found the "Layers Manager" app on the Play store. However, it seems I can not use it without the proper commits installed. But it does work on any AOSP ROM. So is it possible that I can install the proper commits myself and get it up and running? I would really love to install a dark material theme, not a fan of the white.
Aravindtop said:
I'm using Computerfreek's ROM, I found the "Layers Manager" app on the Play store. However, it seems I can not use it without the proper commits installed. But it does work on any AOSP ROM. So is it possible that I can install the proper commits myself and get it up and running? I would really love to install a dark material theme, not a fan of the white.
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Can you install xposed and use xthemer instead?
s4shield said:
Can you install xposed and use xthemer instead?
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It hasn't been updated since 2014. It really does not work with Lollipop.

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