[REQUEST] Stock Launcher With 5x4 Grid Layout - Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can anybody please help me out by modding the stock laucher to have 5 icons down and 4 icons across, no other mods needed.
Mega thanks in advance.
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No one?
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You have 2.0.5b or 2.0.6 Home launcher.
It's a customized launcher but it's very, very good.
And you can choose number of columns and rows as you like.
Try it - it's very good...
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+1 for a mod like this
+1 for a mod like this! Been using Nova Launcher on my previous phones but I like the stock one on this phone and would like to keep using those widgets that only work in the Sony launcher. A 5x4 layout would work much better for certain widgets I use so I hope someone is able to mod this! :good:

Hal_nl said:
+1 for a mod like this! Been using Nova Launcher on my previous phones but I like the stock one on this phone and would like to keep using those widgets that only work in the Sony launcher. A 5x4 layout would work much better for certain widgets I use so I hope someone is able to mod this! :good:
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+1 on this for the mod. But the new Nova Beta from today looks great too. Icon size to 110% and The Text Size to Normal instead of Condensed the phone is looking gorgious.

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Hey guys,
Since a couple of us are looking for this mod, I decided to give it a go myself. I found this post to help - although it's for the Touchwiz launchers, I figured it could be adapted to ours as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=27433971
I found similar settings in our home.apk and modified them, however upon uploading the modified home.apk, nothing changed. I tried making several edits, none of which actually changed something visible on the screen. I went as far as completely erasing the home.apk from the phone - still it was somehow being used as the default launcher, which has me believing that another file is used as the launcher. I used system\app\home.apk. Maybe someone with some more knowledge can shed some light on this so we can get this mod going?

Hal_nl said:
Hey guys,
Since a couple of us are looking for this mod, I decided to give it a go myself. I found this post to help - although it's for the Touchwiz launchers, I figured it could be adapted to ours as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=27433971
I found similar settings in our home.apk and modified them, however upon uploading the modified home.apk, nothing changed. I tried making several edits, none of which actually changed something visible on the screen. I went as far as completely erasing the home.apk from the phone - still it was somehow being used as the default launcher, which has me believing that another file is used as the launcher. I used system\app\home.apk. Maybe someone with some more knowledge can shed some light on this so we can get this mod going?
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Thanks for giving it a go! Glad to see some one get the ball rolling on this one . Anyone else got any ideas?
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Done!
Hey guys,
Gave it another go, and voila: a 5x4 launcher. Put it in system\app and enjoy! If you feel it needs some further tweaking, feel free to let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Hal_nl said:
Hey guys,
Since a couple of us are looking for this mod, I decided to give it a go myself. I found this post to help - although it's for the Touchwiz launchers, I figured it could be adapted to ours as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=27433971
I found similar settings in our home.apk and modified them, however upon uploading the modified home.apk, nothing changed. I tried making several edits, none of which actually changed something visible on the screen. I went as far as completely erasing the home.apk from the phone - still it was somehow being used as the default launcher, which has me believing that another file is used as the launcher. I used system\app\home.apk. Maybe someone with some more knowledge can shed some light on this so we can get this mod going?
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Thread not found error, please can you link it again so I can have a look at how it is done. Or could you tell us which settings needed changing
Also, was it this version of the home.apk you used or an older one.
Home.apk V6.1.A.0.5

gregbradley said:
Thread not found error, please can you link it again so I can have a look at how it is done. Or could you tell us which settings needed changing
Also, was it this version of the home.apk you used or an older one.
Home.apk V6.1.A.0.5
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Hey gregbradley,
Just finished testing. The modified Home.apk is based on the pre-installed V6.0.2A.0.13 of the apk. I've created a 5x4 version for 6.1.A.0.5 as well - attached below. Small install instruction - if you haven't installed 6.1.A.0.5 yet, do so first. Copy this file into data\app. It's not needed to have the modified Home.apk installed, if you already have though, you can simply install the update and copy this file into the right place for it to work.
Modification for both versions are the same: decompile, inside res\values-sw360dp\ you'll find 3 files, 2 which need editing:
- integers.xml needs 2 be modified to include the following code:
<integer name="desktop_grid_columns">4</integer>
<integer name="desktop_grid_rows">5</integer>
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- dimens.xml has the following line, value changed from 113.0 to 90:
<dimen name="desktop_cell_height_port">90dip</dimen>
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That's all that I changed so far. Tons of different values that can be changed as well but since I'm at work I have limited time to mess with that at the moment.

Many thanks, but it doesn't look good in landscape mode. Maybe something needs working on there...
Do you have a stock version of that file, like a noob I didn't make a copy of the stock one..thanks
EDIT Don't worry, I restored the data partition of a backup
But it might be good to upload a stock version for those that use the landscape layout and want to go back..

gregbradley said:
Many thanks, but it doesn't look good in landscape mode. Maybe something needs working on there...
Do you have a stock version of that file, like a noob I didn't make a copy of the stock one..thanks
EDIT Don't worry, I restored the data partition of a backup
But it might be good to upload a stock version for those that use the landscape layout and want to go back..
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Ohhh sorry I did not touch landscape mode, takes a few minutes to fix so I'll have a corrected version up in a bit (just let me wolf down this fried rice first ).
One of the reasons why I haven't touched landscape is because I don't use it myself. In fact, I'm not even sure how to enable that as mine locks in portrait mode on the homescreen.

Hal_nl said:
Ohhh sorry I did not touch landscape mode, takes a few minutes to fix so I'll have a corrected version up in a bit (just let me wolf down this fried rice first ).
One of the reasons why I haven't touched landscape is because I don't use it myself. In fact, I'm not even sure how to enable that as mine locks in portrait mode on the homescreen.
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you can use xposed additions module to enable "Global user rotation" which allows all apps to rotate, Then when I use my power jacket or dock I get a rotated homescreen.

gregbradley said:
you can use xposed additions module to enable "Global user rotation" which allows all apps to rotate, Then when I use my power jacket or dock I get a rotated homescreen.
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Got the phone in landscape mode now. Question though - the reason I never use my homescreen in landscape is because it messes up the dimensions of the screen. Either you keep the 5x4 layout, get very cramped/stretched icons/widgets, or you change it to 4x5 which is much more logic, but then your apps/ widgets will end up getting all messed up with the bottom row being removed. Since you use your phone in landscape, which of the 2 has your preference..?

Hal_nl said:
Got the phone in landscape mode now. Question though - the reason I never use my homescreen in landscape is because it messes up the dimensions of the screen. Either you keep the 5x4 layout, get very cramped/stretched icons/widgets, or you change it to 4x5 which is much more logic, but then your apps/ widgets will end up getting all messed up with the bottom row being removed. Since you use your phone in landscape, which of the 2 has your preference..?
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I don't seem to get that issue.
But just like it is in the screen shot is fine for me

gregbradley said:
I don't seem to get that issue.
But just like it is in the screen shot is fine for me
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In the screenshot you've got it as a 4x4 landscape grid. Would you prefer that over a 4x5 one? Right now I've got a working 4x5 one, let me know which one you like better.

Hal_nl said:
In the screenshot you've got it as a 4x4 landscape grid. Would you prefer that over a 4x5 one? Right now I've got a working 4x5 one, let me know which one you like better.
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well, I went back to stock.
I will try the one you posted a get another screen shot.
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Nah, that made it look bad and cut the bottom row off in landscape, I would br happy with the previous Screen shot

gregbradley said:
well, I went back to stock.
I will try the one you posted a get another screen shot.
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Nah, that made it look bad and cut the bottom row off in landscape, I would br happy with the previous Screen shot
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Thought so so I was already working on it - try this one.

That has the same problem.
But also when you move back to portrait after being in landscape everything is screwed up.
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Don't worry about it tonight, I am watching football now anyway, but its something to look at in the future..

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App dock...

does anyone know of an app/modification (metamorph?) that will allow us to "dock" some apps so that they are accessible in every screen?
not like a widget that pops up a carousel (like some apps offer)...
i mean more like the "star" of favourite apps/docked apps that is accessible on every screen in open home..for those of you who have used it
it's to the far right on every home screen, you swipe the star and you have like 6 apps (or so) accessible....
any ideas? thanks!
Anderwebs ADW launcher sounds like something you are looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645550
HelixLauncher also does this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645683
I would have to say that Anderwebs launcher is quite superior to helix in performance, but they are both great launchers.
Thanks for the quick replies!
Helixlauncher almost looks like a home replacement from the descriptions...
I do want to keep my regular home app..since it has 9 screens
I just wanted to add the two main things I liked from alternate home apps
I.e., the app dock...and if I can find it, a way to "name" each home screens, on the bottom, next to the app drawer icon...
I'll test out the first option to see if it has an app dock without modifying my app drawer icon, hehe
truthlesshero said:
Thanks for the quick replies!
Helixlauncher almost looks like a home replacement from the descriptions...
I do want to keep my regular home app..since it has 9 screens
I just wanted to add the two main things I liked from alternate home apps
I.e., the app dock...and if I can find it, a way to "name" each home screens, on the bottom, next to the app drawer icon...
I'll test out the first option to see if it has an app dock without modifying my app drawer icon, hehe
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Helix can have 9 screens too.
Hehe..thanks...but I guess I'll just stick to keeping my most used apps on the main screen and if I am on screen 9 and need to get to screen 5, I'll just hit the "home" button again, hehe
But I do have another modding question...I am kind of highjacking my own thread,hehe
is there a way to add the "dots" that indicate which screen you are on to either side of the app drawer icon? (Like screen 5 would have 4 little dots on each side?)
...or failing that, a way to label each screen? (Apps, games, etc...)
I saw one app that did this...but it had horrible reviews...so any app or personal way to modify it would be great...thanks again!
Definitely try out the ADW launcher... it has more customizer than even you would know what to do with!
http://www.jbthemes.com/anderweb/adwlauncher.html
it does look/sound good...
however, if you have to install it the same way you flash a rom, i don't think i can do it as my bootloader is locked...(telus milestone)
any instructions on the actual "flashing" part? the only ones i see is to change the zip file to "update.zip" and apply it from recovery mode, but it says invalid signature when i do that and then does nothing...
or can i just install the launch.apk file in the zip?
LauncherPro is faster than ADW.
It's just that you can't set your own app dock, there's one provided for you, it's shortcuts to Phone, Contacts, Messaging and the Browser.
Helix can have 9 screens too.
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How the hello do you do that??? I can only do 7?!?!
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i don't want to modify any of the actual settings i already have..i like the way my phone is customized...
therefore, i'd like ADW if you can really pick and choose nearly every item you can implement...this would be best
also, as a sidenote, does anyone know how to flash it to the milestone?
truthlesshero said:
i don't want to modify any of the actual settings i already have..i like the way my phone is customized...
therefore, i'd like ADW if you can really pick and choose nearly every item you can implement...this would be best
also, as a sidenote, does anyone know how to flash it to the milestone?
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if you're looking for some serious customization, look for sweeter home on the internet. it's in beta (for like 1 1/2 years now) so it's not on the market but i had fun fooling around w/it. it's basically a home replacement app that you design yourself from the ground up. kinda steep learning curve at first but you can always download someone else's theme and keep it or even tweek it how you like. there's even forums too if you need help.
http://www.sweeterhome.com/
maybe i'm way off target, just thought it would interest you
thanks, i'll check it out...
but i wasn't originally looking for a home replacement..i had open home before (and this one might be better) and I just didn't like the "bulk" of having an extra home app
thanks again though, i'll still give it a shot, hehe
truthlesshero said:
thanks, i'll check it out...
but i wasn't originally looking for a home replacement..i had open home before (and this one might be better) and I just didn't like the "bulk" of having an extra home app
thanks again though, i'll still give it a shot, hehe
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ADWLauncher has tons of extra features, and they're all toggle-able. If you don't like the dock, turn it off in settings. Want more screens? Settings. Want the Galaxy S drawer? Settings. Want the home screens to scroll faster? Settings.
hehe
i know
but the problem is i can't find a way to flash it on the milestone...
i'm looking for a tutorial or someone that has successfully flashed anything to the milestone =-\
truthlesshero said:
hehe
i know
but the problem is i can't find a way to flash it on the milestone...
i'm looking for a tutorial or someone that has successfully flashed anything to the milestone =-\
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You should be able to just push this to /system/app/
http://www.mediafire.com/?ngktjtvemoy
JAguirre1231 said:
You should be able to just push this to /system/app/
http://www.mediafire.com/?ngktjtvemoy
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i just push it to that directory and run it or install it?
i tried just running it as an install file and it doesn't install...=-\
truthlesshero said:
i just push it to that directory and run it or install it?
i tried just running it as an install file and it doesn't install...=-\
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You can now download adw.launcher from the market for an easy install
I may be way off-base here but my wife is using "Open home" on her Cliq (because she couldn't stand MotoBlur's ugly UI) and it has everything that you're looking for: Number of screens, workspace labels, dock, dots, etc) and it seems like it's running OK on her phone. I know that it's a "replacement" home but it shouldn't be a problem on the phone with some spare RAM (i.e. any phone except for G1 and original MT3G)
Good luck.

Replacing icons

Not real sure if this is the right forum or not but here goes:
I'm running Aloysius V12 and found some icons by manup in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682040
I flashed the zip and only got maybe half of them to work. I restored and thought maybe i could push the apk...thaat didn't work either. Even tried pulling the png out of the apk and replacing it and had no luck. After pushing individually or with the new png, the app disappears.
What am i missing or is this something that can be done?
Thanksguys
I am going to download the manup icons and try them out. I'll let you know if it works for me.
What ROM were you using?
I was and am still running Aloysius v12. After flashing the icons I got about 5 of them but it screwed up the rest. good luck and let me know.
Thanks
You can use the app, BetterCut to make any image you want, an icon.
Is there a way for non rooted people to replace the icons easily? not using bettercut. an app perhaps?
LexusBrian400 said:
You can use the app, BetterCut to make any image you want, an icon.
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He is not talking about changing home screen icons, he is talking about changing icon all together. Like what is shown in all apps.
OP, I tried this flash as well and got same results. I tried this a month or so ago.

[MOD] Custom TouchWiz Dock!

Thanks to voghan from THIS POST for porting over the Vibrant TouchWiz30Launcher.apk we can now have custom docks like below.
I have written instructions on my blog HERE
Enjoy!!
I read your thing and it worked fine but i figured out how to make any image into a dock
1. you make a new photoshop document with the demensions 488 x 122
2. take the image you want and drag it on the document sizing it to cover all white space.
3. save as homescreen_menu_mainmenu_bg.png
4 continue with taypotts instuctions
How do you change the launcher apps? I keep trying and googling and I cannot seem to figure it out. Thanks!
erronr said:
How do you change the launcher apps? I keep trying and googling and I cannot seem to figure it out. Thanks!
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Open app drawer hit menu and then edit.
thanks for that. This tip was a godsend. ive been trying to do it all day

[Q] how to make go launcher icons bigger?

how to make go launcher icons bigger in the dock?
thanks.
You cant, at least not yet.
If you have an example of something, or know what go-theme does do something your looking for,post the name of it- ill let ya know whats up
Yup...got the same issue...the icons are pretty small...I guess by their size, they must have been meant to be used on Android phones...
Cheers,
Giz
Last two versions of Go launcher ex has this option.
yken said:
Last two versions of Go launcher ex has this option.
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AhAh! that explains it...
I think I got Go Launcher from somewhere and it was not the latest version...must check the Android Market website
Thanks bunch!
yken said:
Last two versions of Go launcher ex has this option.
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Hmm, I have go launcher 2.69 and I can't seem to find the option. Do you know where the option is located in the menus? I might have tried it by accident going through all the settings, but I never saw a change in my icons on the desktop or dock.
Thanks for your time.
ansar99 said:
Hmm, I have go launcher 2.69 and I can't seem to find the option. Do you know where the option is located in the menus? I might have tried it by accident going through all the settings, but I never saw a change in my icons on the desktop or dock.
Thanks for your time.
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It makes all icons bigger, menu>preferences>visual settings>icons>icon size
Edit: the 2.70 beta has the option to change just the dock icon size
Re: how to make go launcher icons bigger
I was able to find the menu setting. However,when I change the icon size to "large" Go Launcher changes it right back to "custom". Any ideas?
Go Launcher Dock Icons
I have sent numerous emails to their developement team requesting this option...and never hear back from them. If you have only 4 icons, the auto adjust makes them the same size, but not with 5 icons. There has to be a way to go in on a rooted phone and tweek their code, or something. I tried ADW since they have this option, and gave it an honest try...had it for a month or so, and just could not resist going back to Go Launcher. For me, this is the only improvement I would want at this point. I think it's a great customization tool, as well as stable. If anyone has any suggestions...please let me know.

[ICS]Framework Mods & Improvements

This is the first theme for the ICSSGS port! It is more of a mod, and a theme, but I'll get to explaining that. This mod works on any phone running RC1.
First off, this is universal to all the mod:
-All rotation enabled (screen rotates upside down)
-Lockscreen rotation
-New Default Wallpaper
-Optimized Framework
-Overscroll Glow Enhanced
-Removes most traces of Gingerbread that would poke through when using installed apps
-NEW!accurate battery mod
Screenshots before
Screenshots after
Download for RC1 Patch.
Now this is where the themes come into play.
And now we have the CYAN mod! (NOT what it sounds like LOL)
Screenshots
Porting...​_________________________________________________
And now we have the PURPLE mod!
Screenshots
Porting..​__________________
Revert for RC1.
I plan on adding more colors and whatever else I can think of. As of right now I'm working on a darker blue and a green theme.
you know the rule.
screen shots or it didnt happen. red. ya right.
(sarcasm)
I guess I can upload screenshots, but its just the stock theme...just red. That's all it is.
10 char...
TheSoaresan said:
So I tried the first mod out....it seemed to cause some 5sec lag. After undo, the lag was gone...hopefully I'm the only one with this issue. Good try on a mod...
I'm coming from a7 with 7.5 kernel
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Same build as you, I have no lag. When do you experience the lag?
Dont seem to be feeling the lag, but its broke auto-brightness, and the launcher does not rotate. Everything else does tho... Can you make it happen?
EDIT: Actually seems to have reduced lag. Although, could be pseudo, or a reboot effect
EDIT 2: I have an i9000! Ignore my broken autobrightness
Flynny75 said:
Dont seem to be feeling the lag, but its broke auto-brightness, and the launcher does not rotate. Everything else does tho... Can you make it happen?
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The launcher never rotated, but I am actually working on that. And I thought I fixed the auto-brightness issue? Give me a minute and I'll check up on that. Which mod are you using?
DemonWav said:
The launcher never rotated, but I am actually working on that. And I thought I fixed the auto-brightness issue? Give me a minute and I'll check up on that. Which mod are you using?
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Mod? Clean Onecosmic's alpha 7, and this
EDIT: Derp moment, using first mod, no virtual buttons
Flynny75 said:
Mod? Clean Onecosmic's alpha 7, and this
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I mean which one? lol I have 6 different mods up right now.
DemonWav, I'm sure, many people (especially those coming from DarkyRom) would love a green mod.
redviperhh said:
DemonWav, I'm sure, many people would love a green mod.
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That is a good idea. I'll get one up soon.
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That is a good idea. I'll get one up soon.
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Would flashing the non-virtual buttons zip remove virtual buttons, ill like to try them but dont want to be stuck with them if i dont like.
EDIT: Nvm just saw the revert file.
Can I put this on the latest ICS beta? I'm on ICS_4.0.1_r1-Beta1-i9000 and beta 1 captivate kernel.
You should be able to, but I'm not going to test until I get Beta 1 done.
DemonWav said:
You should be able to, but I'm not going to test until I get Beta 1 done.
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Thank you for your hard work.
Working fine on beta1 vibrant kernel vibrant phone.
Thanks
With virtual buttons one youtube is crashing on landscape mode, also do you have any tips to get virtual keyboard overlapping thingy fixed. i9000 and beta1. Otherwise this is awesome, I have been wanting virtual buttons for a log time,dont know why
thank you for your hard work.
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i love my ics cappy even more now.
galaxysdev said:
With virtual buttons one youtube is crashing on landscape mode, also do you have any tips to get virtual keyboard overlapping thingy fixed. i9000 and beta1. Otherwise this is awesome, I have been wanting virtual buttons for a log time,dont know why
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Haven't been running the virtual buttons to know about the bugs you are talking about, I'm going to flash the purple theme that I'm about to upload and take a look.
Do you think there is anyway you could switch the option to unlock to camera to a unlock to messaging on the lockscreen? And looking forward to the purple theme!

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