GEL coming to all 4.1+ devices? - Nexus 7 General

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...y-fixes-gel-on-tablets-and-more-apk-download/
A huge Google Search update started rolling out earlier today. It is absolutely massive on many levels:
It officially brings Search version 3 (3.1.8 to be exact) that shipped in KitKat to all devices running 4.1+. This includes an updated UI, new refresh animation, among other things.
Because Search houses the Google Experience Launcher (GEL) inside, this update also brings GEL to all. All you need to do after installing Search 3.1.8 is install the launcher app from here, and voila - GEL for all, not just KitKat devices. I have it running on 4.1, 4.3, and 4.4 on both phones and tablets, and it finally looks perfect.
As I mentioned above, 3.1.8 completely fixes the wonky GEL layout on tablets. As you may have seen yesterday, several things on the Nexus 7, for example, were out of whack - the keyboard was popping when you tapped Home, the icons were old, and the Search box was off-center. All fixed.
New cards:
Website update card
News topic card
What to watch card
Traffic incidents using Waze on maps.
Repeat reminders.
Real-time scores for rugby teams
See when your packages are ready for in-store pickup.
You can now bring back dismissed cards by pressing Undo.
But seriously, did you see that? GEL for all, with the help of one additional APK, now optimized for devices other than just the Nexus 5. This is what we've been waiting for. Of course, Google should also upload the launcher stub that we need to install manually to the Play Store and make it really painless for everyone. I don't see any reason why this won't happen once they verify GEL works fine on as many hardware variations as possible.
On that note, where did the individual card settings and toggles go? I can't find them anymore.
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Anyone have this yet for their 4.4 N7s?
Edit: I got this going now by basically doing these steps:
1. Update to 4.4
2. Install the GEL (AndroidPolice Mirror: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291676903)
3. Install the updated search (AndroidPolice Mirror: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291677093)
Hit the Home button and make Google Launcher your default and you're good to go.
Transparent notification bar and navigation bar working. Google Now always listening ("OK Google") working as well.

Excellent! Thanks.
Can confirm this fixes the keyboard bug and the wonky search box.
Also, remember to install in that order guys!
The search APK (the second one) needs to be installed on the device, adb fails.
Mirror for both apks: http://d-h.st/iYh

There's no need to install the google search apk. It is already on the play store, you just need to update it. You need to install just the launcher apk.
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Still have the search bar overlapping with widgets bug in landscape, but i can live with it.

Does GEL override the default launcher?

GEL is there in addition to the regular launcher. It doesn't replace it.
I installed these on a Nexus 7 running 4.3 and they work fine. They also work on the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 (Android 4.3). A great way to get a pure Android launcher going while still having access to Touchwiz features/apps.

installed this but no transparency on the navigation buttons or notification bar

Thanks!

Good news, thanks!

slybunda said:
installed this but no transparency on the navigation buttons or notification bar
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Weird - I get transparency on my Nexus 7 (2012) after installing the Google Search update and the GEL.
Also installed GEL on my HTC One X. No transparency on there, but to be fair I'm running 4.2.2 via ARHD. It works well though, but I miss some of the widgets I used to have, and the ability to hide apps from the drawer.

Nasalhair said:
Weird - I get transparency on my Nexus 7 (2012) after installing the Google Search update and the GEL.
Also installed GEL on my HTC One X. No transparency on there, but to be fair I'm running 4.2.2 via ARHD. It works well though, but I miss some of the widgets I used to have, and the ability to hide apps from the drawer.
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Transparency should be working only on 4.4
Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk

heatledger said:
Transparency should be working only on 4.4
Inviato dal mio Nexus 7 utilizzando Tapatalk
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I know - that's why I said it worked on my Nexus 7 running 4.4 but pointed out that my One X isn't running 4.4. Apologies if I didn't make that clear enough.

On my 2013 Nexus i've Google Now in GEL. On my 2012 Device Google Now is missing. Can someone confirm this?
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its working for me now, had to reboot the tablet and all is fine.
looking to see if there is an ota.zip for the nexus 4 now.

thanks

I also have no transparency on the top bar. Rooted 4.4

anyone also has this weird bug where the google searhc bar overlaps with the widgets and icons when in landscape mode?
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Longi94 said:
anyone also has this weird bug where the google searhc bar overlaps with the widgets and icons when in landscape mode?
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Yes. I actually switched to the nova beta because of it.
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Stephen

for me GEL showing me black navi bar no matter what i do. switched to nova beta and it worked like charm.
besides i dont use google now, and i think installing GEL will keep mic and other services alive hence more battery drain.
http://novalauncher.com/beta/

Does anyone else feel the lag in this launcher ? Especially when switching to GNow from the left homescreen

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[APP] Widgetsoid2.x ... 3rd party Power Control Widget, and more... way more!

Just thought I'd pass this along. Before the NS, I used the hell out of "Extended Controls" ... Sadly, most of the toggles I would have liked to use do not work with the NS (2.3 compatibility issue?). Emailed the dev and got responses right away saying it will be updated next week. Next week came and gone ... came and gone again. Dev is probably behind with RL stuff so sooner or later it will be updated. In the mean time, I found an awesome alternative with more features ... and its free.
Widgetsoid2.X
Highly customizable power control widget ... and can even be configured to add a power control widget from your notification bar drop down.
Yeah I really like widgetsoid. Since cm team still hasn't got the flashlight working I use its flashlight widget inside the notification bar. Works great.
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great app, been using it for a while now. but how do you put the widgets in the notification bar? can't seem to find it
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ohh that's a nice find
Odd. Both my wife and I use extended controls fine. I find if you restore it via Titanium, it doesn't work but if you do a fresh install of it, everything functions great. Good find though.
jaker.the.skater said:
great app, been using it for a while now. but how do you put the widgets in the notification bar? can't seem to find it
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The widget isn't really not put in the notification bar. It puts the image of your widget there but when you click on a power control it brings up the power control in an overlay of your screen where you then select which power control you want to turn on/off. For me (not short on screen space) its no quicker than using regular widget on the screen.
thanks! I've been using extended controls even though it wasn't fully operational w/gingerbread. Just dl'ed widgetzoid and bluetooth works! Liking the vertical option too..
I was really impressed by Widgetsoid and its developer 2 weeks ago. I found a bug, emailed the dev, and got a response in like an hour. Within like 2 hours of emailing him, he tracked down the bug and incorporated a fix into the next release. Now that's service.
we reported it a while ago
http://www.mobiflip.de/2011/01/andr...-benachrichtigungsleiste-einfach-nachruesten/
(p.s. google translate is your friend )
The thing I really like is how easy it is to edit existing widgets. Saves a lot of time if you just want to add or remove something from a power control type bar
the app is good, no doubt, but it's a major pain in the back to configure
some options are no longer available after you hit apply
so if you ever want to change them again, you can't (for example the invisible option, there are a few more that are no longer accessible after it was saved)
and the only alternative is to delete it, and create a new one
AllGamer said:
the app is good, no doubt, but it's a major pain in the back to configure
some options are no longer available after you hit apply
so if you ever want to change them again, you can't (for example the invisible option, there are a few more that are no longer accessible after it was saved)
and the only alternative is to delete it, and create a new one
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Guess that's why I'm sticking with extended controls. Profiles are so easy to edit.
but once you master this App, it's a big treasure chest!
once everything was properly setup and configure, it easily replaced 7+ apps
TeslaLED
tons of On/Off Widgets
Ace Volume
Battery info
crap load of other ones i uninstalled
i setup 4 rows, maybe gonna add 1 more for 5 rows for Apps
that's the nice thing about this app, you can create custom shortcuts to make it launch your most used apps, from the Notification area
i simply love it
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Widgetsoid2.x
http://www.appbrain.com/app/widgetsoid2-x/com.jim2
solarus2011 said:
The widget isn't really not put in the notification bar. It puts the image of your widget there but when you click on a power control it brings up the power control in an overlay of your screen where you then select which power control you want to turn on/off. For me (not short on screen space) its no quicker than using regular widget on the screen.
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well that's not really a problem. I just couldn't find the option in the settings. where exactly is it?
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Top app, I paid the donation version because this kind of good developer need to be supported.
The dev answered my question and implemented my suggestion!
PS: No problem with applying profile. And if you do have, just email the dev, he will answer and fix.
are you guys able to enable/disable Data with Widgetsoid 2.x on Nexus S using Gingerbread 2.3.. (unrooted?).
Most items work, but this one does not toggle Mobile Data on/off on my phone. I dunno if this is a security limitation right now with this OS.
kwhy said:
are you guys able to enable/disable Data with Widgetsoid 2.x on Nexus S using Gingerbread 2.3.. (unrooted?).
Most items work, but this one does not toggle Mobile Data on/off on my phone. I dunno if this is a security limitation right now with this OS.
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you need super user (root) for most of the features
solarus2011 said:
The widget isn't really not put in the notification bar.
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Yeah I noticed this too. Was a shame, cause this is the main reason I was after this. I guess this functionality of directly enabling/disabling from the task bar cannot be enabled in stock roms without direct framework changes.
AllGamer said:
you need super user (root) for most of the features
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Hi,
Widgetsoid need root only for the reboot toggle
For the data on Nexus S just restaur your apn, check your data is enable and go to global preferences of widgetsoid and check "disable all apn".
Now it have to work.
Yeah I noticed this too. Was a shame, cause this is the main reason I was after this. I guess this functionality of directly enabling/disabling from the task bar cannot be enabled in stock roms without direct framework changes
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Android don't allow event on notifications it's an android limitation not an widgetsoid error/limitation.
On HTC rom it's works directly because HTC have modify android source code to allow this. HTC users are lucky. Next version have an option to disable popup after click on notification.

[ROM] 8.9StariROM_1.0 USE Other StariROM post!

This is old Use the Install from this Post!
This is a Rom based on stock Amazon 8.3.0 And requires TWRP installed and working!
**** Use at your Own Risk! I take no responsibility for any damages and or Deaths to you, your Kindle, or anything else, remotely related to the installing, usage, or Testing Of this!!*******
8.9StariROM!! Just for Kindle HD 8.9 only
This is mostly just a combo of stuff put to gather in one package, and does have some glitches to be still worked out! So Make sure you backup everything before you play with this Rom!!
Update 1.0(4/7/2013)
Should have working 4G LTE (let me know if it doesnt)
Has LMT pre-setup
Android News and Weather app (removed old weather app)
Base Rom Amazon 8.3.0
Launcher: Apex Launcher
Apps added in alphabetical orderish:
BusyBox
Air Celculator
Google Chrome
ES File Expoloer
Gallery (stock ICS)
Google Now!!!!!! Link to XDA Post
Google Keep
KFHD xsettings Link to XDA Post
LMT Launcher (provides Black home settings and search replacing stock soft key bar) Link to XDA Post
Google Maps
Market Helper Link to info
Play Store Updated!!!
Quick Bible
Sidebar Lite
SuperSU
WallChanger (use to set wallpaper)
YouTube
Plus a few Widgets: for Calculator, Calendar, and clock
Tweaks: Pimp my rom did to it (not APK)Link to XDA Post
Amazon stuff still left in:
Amazon Shopping
Amazon MP3
Amazon Video
Amazon Appstore (can search and add your apps you one but cant find a list of them)
Calendar (like their calander but not their widget)
Kindle Docs
Email
People
Anything else you want like Kindle can get from Google Play Store,
Download version 1.0!![/URL]Do not install it needs to be extracted and Restored!!
Installation:
Register your kindle before restarting under settings My account
Extract the .Rar file to SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ in its own folder
Go into TWRP
backup your rom in TWRP!!
go to wipe, then Factory reset
Once done go to restore
Then restart and it should load up but may take a little while for fire time
Swipe finger from right to open LMT launcher for back and home settings and search key, swipe from left to open Apps.
This needs work I know! its my first real thing like this and hope to have it install for Zip later! Any help would be nice! Let me know what you think!
Notification in the status bar seams to make the Status bar to restart from the Google Gmail app when you have new mail. You can disable the notifications in the App settings for the Gmail app and it should work!
Reserved
[ROM] 8.9StariROM_0.9
Thank for sharing
Thank you lizzord30 for sharing wit us!
I Will test it as soon as I have a chance but would be great if you could post at least a couple pictures.
Thanks !
Glad to see some one working on something. I do not understand why there is not more interest in this device due to the quality and the price point. This is one bad ass piece of hardware and now it is only $270. You can not get a tablet with a screen this good for that price anywhere else. I think it is better than the Transformer prime infinity screen so the only other one that may be better is the Nexus 10 and they both cost more. I already checked out the Nook HD+ and it does not get as bright. Not to mention I have two 7" android tablets and a 10". I love the 8.9" size it is perfect ! Anyway just keep working at it and since the Kindle Free did not manage to block 8.30 I guess I will have to downgrade but If this gets working good it will be worth the work !
Androidaholic said:
Glad to see some one working on something. I do not understand why there is not more interest in this device due to the quality and the price point. This is one bad ass piece of hardware and now it is only $270. You can not get a tablet with a screen this good for that price anywhere else. I think it is better than the Transformer prime infinity screen so the only other one that may be better is the Nexus 10 and they both cost more. I already checked out the Nook HD+ and it does not get as bright. Not to mention I have two 7" android tablets and a 10". I love the 8.9" size it is perfect ! Anyway just keep working at it and since the Kindle Free did not manage to block 8.30 I guess I will have to downgrade but If this gets working good it will be worth the work !
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Thanks! Yea its a really nice piece of hardware, I got it for watching videos/movies and its awesome! Great Screen for full 1080p video, and i think the best sound of any tablet!
About pictures I will be uploading a new one tomrow ill get pictures once I have that build done!
Pictures!
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Uploading a new build with LMT Preset up! And andorid news weather app. Post Link in OP once its done!
Downloading now... been waiting for something interesting to play with. Want 10.1, but not ready to play around with it just yet, still use stuff it doesn't work with... this? This looks fun.
Thanks =^)
Seamonkey79 said:
Downloading now... been waiting for something interesting to play with. Want 10.1, but not ready to play around with it just yet, still use stuff it doesn't work with... this? This looks fun.
Thanks =^)
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Have fun!
Updated to Version 0.9.1 OP changed!
Might want to add the SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ part... I forgot about it when I was setting it up and had to use the file manager in TWRP to copy it into the BACKUP folder... but she's restoring it now
Seamonkey79 said:
Might want to add the SDCARD\TWRP\BACKUP\000000\ part... I forgot about it when I was setting it up and had to use the file manager in TWRP to copy it into the BACKUP folder... but she's restoring it now
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oops forgot that Updated OP, If your notification bar keeps reloading you need to go into settings-Applications-Notification Settings, then turn it off for Gmail.
lizzord30 said:
oops forgot that Updated OP, If your notification bar keeps reloading you need to go into settings-Applications-Notification Settings, then turn it off for Gmail.
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So far so good... a little odd dealing with the missing bar at the bottom while typing and I'm having some trouble with the background sticking after an unlock, but things are a bit smoother than they were on stock and LMT is great, reminds me of Button Savior on my Nook Color.
Thanks for the work, other than wallpaper I can't think of anything really odd going on. Thanks for the reminder on the GMail, I forgot about that needing to be done when I set things up initially.
Seamonkey79 said:
So far so good... a little odd dealing with the missing bar at the bottom while typing and I'm having some trouble with the background sticking after an unlock, but things are a bit smoother than they were on stock and LMT is great, reminds me of Button Savior on my Nook Color.
Thanks for the work, other than wallpaper I can't think of anything really odd going on. Thanks for the reminder on the GMail, I forgot about that needing to be done when I set things up initially.
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If you use Wallchanger then start service then set your wallpaper their either single or a folder. It should stick but its kinda glitchy. I was trying to get Live wallpapers but not much luck yet.
I'm glad to see development pick up!!
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire HD using Tapatalk 2
Does this include a stop update script?
ant178 said:
Does this include a stop update script?
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Not yet I will add it into the next build, although not sure exactly which one was successful in stopping the last update, anyone know which one to use? Hope to have a new build by tonight!
chris defeat script works
Also, 4g LTE isn't working/
ant178 said:
Also, 4g LTE isn't working/
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Opps your right I will add 4gLTE in the next build! Should be a nice build making a list of stuff to change now. Try to get it up by tonight. (my upload is crap and takes like over 2hr to upload)
lizzord30 said:
Opps your right I will add 4gLTE in the next build! Should be a nice build making a list of stuff to change now. Try to get it up by tonight. (my upload is crap and takes like over 2hr to upload)
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Thanks a lot for making the rom, I was going to go through learning how to put together something myself based off stock. Who knows how long it would have taken lol.
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It would also be awesome if you could add the clock widget from android 4.2. Here's a picture of it http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQSzitDaj...h5EHDuc08s/s1600/Android+4.2+Clock+Widget.jpg

[Q] Apply Nova Settings "Icon Theme" to Lock Screen

I have applied Trickdroid 8.0.0 to my HTC One, and then put the Nova Launcher on top of this.
I have applied the "Stock Jelly Bean" Icon Theme settings to Nova, so that when unlocked, I get these preferred icons.
However, the lockscreen is still running out of Sense UI, I guess, as the default HTC Icons are displayed.
Can I change this?
Additionally, can I alter the default apps on this lockscreen? i.e. I am trying out K-9 Mail instead of both the default HTC mail and Google's stock email, mainly because the latter 2 don't seem to render emails to show the full screen.
I am looking at trying Android Revolution HD as an alternative, that might give me this functionality. Perhaps someone could comment on this as well please?
Thanks
Natively, there is no way to change the lockscreen icons. BUT, there's an app called 'Unicon' in the Play store that lets you use Icon Packs system wide, even in the setting menu. So check that out!
As for changing the icons, the dock actually directly relates to it if you haven't noticed, so change the dock and you change the lockscreen apps.
I'm on ARHD, no special functionality here.
Good luck!
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Thanks jikstah
I think there maybe a problem with the nova launcher with this as well... The lock screen displays the default set of icons (phone, messages, lock, Internet and camera) but home screen has my custom setup and I use some different apps for some of these too. Nova also has the ability for scrolling pages of the dock, which might be the cause to the problem?
I will look at unicon as well. Thanks for the tip...
Thanks again
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The lockscreen uses the icons you have in the Sense dock to decide which icons to display. Nova is powerless.
I just turned off my lockscreen in the settings. It goes straight to nova. Also, I created a custom shortcut to Blink feed, so I get the best of both worlds!
thanks sauprankul
i think you might be right. i tried unicon, and same result.
it would be nice for this infinitely customizable android to be able to do this, while keeping the elements of sense i like (zoe's mainly)
so in your setup, you have zero lock screen items going on then? just rely on notifications instead? how does this occur with incoming calls? and alarms?
thanks
... and there is no alternative lock screen choice that can be made, when running sense? even from trick droid ROM, which still has sense capabilities but they are not turned on by default (i.e. i could do similar to you, and add it as a widget item if i wanted. i dont, btw...)
I have tried the tweak ROM / zip that is linked to the Trickdroid ROM, but reflashing this pack with different options does not seem to make a difference...
Lock screen is either stuck with default HTC Sense functionality or you have to 1st unlock the AOSP lock screen, then you will see the other lock screen underneath.
I am seriously disappointed with this lacking functionality. Taking the shine off all the other bits I'm enjoying about my switch to android...
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Unicon works for me? But I had to enable it in Xposed Mods, whatever that is...
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thanks again jikstah.
so you have TrickDroid ROM running, with Nova Launcher on top too? so i know that your setup is comparable to my own.
Jikstah said:
Unicon works for me? But I had to enable it in Xposed Mods, whatever that is...
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I have unicon and xposed on htc one m8 but can not get icons to change on the lockscreen is there anything else you did? Thanks in advance

Which Xposed modules do you use?

I took the OTA and rooted my phone. So far I have 'G2 tweaksbox' and 'Complete action plus'. I used Tweaksbox to reduce navbar height and get the recent apps button, but other than that most of it is just color tweaks.
Since I'm new to Xposed, I'm asking for some recommendations.
ECrispy said:
I took the OTA and rooted my phone. So far I have 'G2 tweaksbox' and 'Complete action plus'. I used Tweaksbox to reduce navbar height and get the recent apps button, but other than that most of it is just color tweaks.
Since I'm new to Xposed, I'm asking for some recommendations.
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G2 Tweakbox, Root Cloak (for Isis to work)
YoutubeAdAway, G2 exposed, greenify
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Where are you guys finding stuff like G2 Tweakbox and G2 Exposed? I cannot see either in the downloads section of Xposed Installer?
Right now I am only using Root Cloaker, tried GravityBox (KK) but most of the stuff didn't work right.
acejavelin said:
Where are you guys finding stuff like G2 Tweakbox and G2 Exposed? I cannot see either in the downloads section of Xposed Installer?
Right now I am only using Root Cloaker, tried GravityBox (KK) but most of the stuff didn't work right.
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They are on the play store. I paid for both versions, only a buck a piece. Both work awesome for stock.
Sent from my Vs980 running Mahdi Beta2 24a
acejavelin said:
Where are you guys finding stuff like G2 Tweakbox and G2 Exposed? I cannot see either in the downloads section of Xposed Installer?
Right now I am only using Root Cloaker, tried GravityBox (KK) but most of the stuff didn't work right.
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They are free in the store with limited options enabled, both have in app purchases for $1 to open up all features. I've been leaning towards G2 Tweakbox myself.
I like G2 Xposed. Its a cleaner interface or maybe I'm just used to where stuff is. It also does pretty much everything. Latest update fixed navbar height.
Its all I use. I also have a Verizon G2 Xposed thread that pretty much encompasses this thread.
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G2 Xposed, G2 Tweakbox, App Settings, SwipeBack, Greenify, RootCloak. Tinted Status Bar once G2 Tweakbox fixes the nav bar button colors when using it, since I like the amount of control it provides over G2 Xposed's very user friendly but less tweakable implementation.
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I have Tweakbox and don't feel like running G2 Xposed also, they both seem to do the same things mostly. I bought Tweakbox, maybe I will buy the other one too if there's a reason. Can you run both at same time - I'd imagine not?
I added XVoice+ (awesome for Google Voice users), Tinted status bar, MinMinGuard.
ECrispy said:
I have Tweakbox and don't feel like running G2 Xposed also, they both seem to do the same things mostly. I bought Tweakbox, maybe I will buy the other one too if there's a reason. Can you run both at same time - I'd imagine not?
I added XVoice+ (awesome for Google Voice users), Tinted status bar, MinMinGuard.
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I run both because what one doesn't have, the other does. They work find in tandem but you need to mess around with it at first to see what interferes with what.
I like the battery icons on tweakbox and the nav bar theme.
Where as I use g2xposed for bleed and the KitKat icons/quick panel
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ECrispy said:
I took the OTA and rooted my phone. So far I have 'G2 tweaksbox' and 'Complete action plus'. I used Tweaksbox to reduce navbar height and get the recent apps button, but other than that most of it is just color tweaks.
Since I'm new to Xposed, I'm asking for some recommendations.
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Currently using G2Xposed (unpaid) specifically to disable the usb and headset animations that LG adds. I also use Gravity Box (KK) for the Statusbar tweaks. I'm unable to change the lockscreen from the LG vendor version and was hoping that either G2Xposed or Gravity Box would help add some customization, but not much works on that front without an AOSP lockscreen. Also note that the Gravity Box guys don't recommend installing it with a custom ROM like Cyanogen, but I am currently running Malladus with no issues.
- G2 xposed - to remove unwanted icons and notifications. Mainly because I love the bleed immersive feature.
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Currently using G2Xposed (unpaid) specifically to disable the usb and headset animations that LG adds. I also use Gravity Box (KK) for the Statusbar tweaks. I'm unable to change the lockscreen from the LG vendor version and was hoping that either G2Xposed or Gravity Box would help add some customization, but not much works on that front without an AOSP lockscreen. Also note that the Gravity Box guys don't recommend installing it with a custom ROM like Cyanogen, but I am currently running Malladus with no issues.
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They both had the option to switch to the AOSP lock screen on 4.2.2, seems it broke on KK, I am hoping it comes back soon.
I'm on XDABBEB's 24a
- I have my DPI set to 400 so I use App settings to correct Camera back to 480
- Complete Action Plus
- G2 Xposed for Nav Bar tweaks and Immersive Bleeding and Volume key music track control with screen off
- Gravity box for various statusbar tweaks, and lockscreen tweaks mainly
- Pandora Patcher
- Play Store Fixes to fake DPI density to show all apps in playstore
- Youtube adaway
I have more installed, but not active as I haven't gotten around to trying them out yet. Gotta love xposed!

any way to change emoji styles? SOLVED!!!

Some apps like mood messenger let you change how the emoji looks inside the app. But the note 8 default emojis show up everywhere else. I don't really like some of them, particularly the roll eyes emoji. It look looks a smirk haha
Is there a way to change it? Say to iOS styles or even the old Android blobs?
Update:
This one works!!! No Root
https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&...kQwqsBCCgwAQ&usg=AOvVaw0vOYfD2eKWKPZYTRG9P0xl
koppee1 said:
Some apps like mood messenger let you change how the emoji looks inside the app. But the note 8 default emojis show up everywhere else. I don't really like some of them, particularly the roll eyes emoji. It look looks a smirk haha
Is there a way to change it? Say to iOS styles or even the old Android blobs?
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Only way I know is if we get ROOT. Also the apps on the playstore require root also.
Aww...didn't want to root anymore..
I use nextSMS (hancent) and it has very nice emojis, even animated emojis. Been using it for years and wouldn't even think about using another messaging app. Best feature is the popup notification so you can reply from the lock screen.
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I use nextSMS (hancent) and it has very nice emojis, even animated emojis. Been using it for years and wouldn't even think about using another messaging app. Best feature is the popup notification so you can reply from the lock screen.
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you should try Mood messenger. It does all you mentioned and even has floating head notifications. Animated emojis, and great customization for chats balloons and colors.
The emojis look fine in mood, it lets you choose what type but for other apps like Line Messaging, Viber, etc....it uses the defult Note 8 emojis...
koppee1 said:
Some apps like mood messenger let you change how the emoji looks inside the app. But the note 8 default emojis show up everywhere else. I don't really like some of them, particularly the roll eyes emoji. It look looks a smirk haha
Is there a way to change it? Say to iOS styles or even the old Android blobs?
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Textra is a nice alternate messaging app. It has the ability to change the emoji style along with a lot of other customizations.
Ok guys, this one works!!! No Root needed!!
https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&...kQwqsBCCgwAQ&usg=AOvVaw0vOYfD2eKWKPZYTRG9P0xl
koppee1 said:
Ok guys, this one works!!! No Root needed!!
https://www.google.com.ph/url?sa=t&...kQwqsBCCgwAQ&usg=AOvVaw0vOYfD2eKWKPZYTRG9P0xl
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Didn't work.
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; When you install the first link, go to description, and go to the link for version 7.0 and up. You need to install that as well. So basically, you install 4 things, go to settings, change font, and that's it.
I've tried it on two note 8s, both work fine. Non rooted units. Both latest os versions
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; When you install the first link, go to description, and go to the link for version 7.0 and up. You need to install that as well. So basically, you install 4 things, go to settings, change font, and that's it.
I've tried it on two note 8s, both work fine. Non rooted units. Both latest os versions
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Didn't work .
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Hmmm... The two notes I've tried are stock. Philippines.
Did you go to stratum, choose the sans font, and press the circle at the bottom right to install the font in stratum. You have to install the font inside the first app you downloaded...
https://ibb.co/h6K3EG
That's a pic of my messenger app...
Link:https://ibb.co/h6K3EG
That's a pic of my messenger app...
Ok..I can't get the pics to work...or even to show a link...what's wrong w this..tsk
Anyways, I'm just wondering if no one else got this to work. My phone and my friend's still working well.
I'm actually worried if the next OS update will put the emojis back lol
this worked great! any way to get stock Android Oreo emoji tho? ahah
haha glad it worked for someone else...took me a long time to find a solution that works...think it'll still be ok when we get oreo?
problem
I flashed zip file with emojis with twrp and now everything is changed (I can even use those which came with Oreo even I'm on MM) only smilies stay unchanged (still htc style). Can someone guide me how to make them Oreo-styled too?
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Didn't work .
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Have you installed Substratum, paid for Sungstratum (Andromeda if you are on 8.0), enabled USB-Debugging, enabled ADB on your phone, given Substratum and Sungstratum/Andromeda access, paid for the Status Bar icon for Samsung + extra app / substratum addon, enabled the theme, scrolled down to font and chosen the iOS emoji option, built and enabled it and then gone into settings where you enabled this as a font and restarted your phone?
Make sure you have followed all these otherwise it will not work.
It works. The fonts that is. Didn't have to use ADB command. Using a few Substratum themes inc Wings
I'm so damn lucky. I changed the Emojis to IOS 11 a while back with a custom overlay and I updated to Pie forgetting the overlay was there and to my surprise the Emojis are still IOS.
Idk what kinda bull**** is this but I'm not complaining ?
Google, F*** you for blocking overlays in Pie.

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