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[APPS] List of amazing apps

Amazing Apps for the Xperia Z​
A list of must-try applications​
Hi guys, I've been trying out a lot of apps lately and I was surprised by the number of apps that go unnoticed when you're browsing the Play Store.
These may not be the most recent apps, but they're just apps that I think everyone should experience at least once.
None of these apps are specifically made for the Z, but they work well with it.
Anyway, I've put together a list of apps and a short description for them. Screenshots used are of my own phone.
I hope you like the suggestions, do give these apps a try.
Apps in this list may require -ROOT-.
This list contains -PAID- applications. (Please try the free versions of such app before purchasing)
Some apps run on the -XPOSED- framework.
All links to apps are to Play Store or XDA Thread.​
App Settings:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDAThread​
Ever change the phone's dpi and find out that some apps just don't look right? (Hint: Phone dialer on Xperia Z)
Well, now that's no longer a problem because you can keep different dpi for different apps. The App Settings Xposed module lets you set per app dpi & font size.​
Camera FV-5:
|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
When it comes to taking pictures, some people just want a camera that adjusts it's settings automatically. But if you're one of those peoples who likes DSLRs where you can adjust various parameters to get the "perfect shot", this is the app for you!
Camera FV-5 can also produce photos in PNG format, thus preserving high quality of pictures. Multiple focus modes, Shutter speed adjustment, Exposure adjustment, and the list goes on. Hands down the best professional camera app ever!​
Delayed Lock:
|-ROOT-|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
The main drawback of having a lockscreen pattern is that you have to enter it each time you want to unlock the device, even if it is only a few seconds after screen off. If you set a lock delay in settings, say 2 minutes after screen off, your phone will unlock right away. No slide lockscreen. The solution for this is to use Delayed Lock. Aside from the mentioned feature, it also has other useful plugins for WiFi based unlock, location based unlock, etc.​
DroidCam:
Download from Play Store​
Webcams suck because most of them have really bad picture quality. Wouldn't it be awesome if your phone's camera could work as a webcam?
Well, here's your solution. DroidCam can connect to your phone in multiple ways and stream video from your phone's camera to your PC.
You need to install software on your PC too. It is compatible with Windows and Linux.​
GMDGesture Control:
|-ROOT-|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
Having a 5 inch screen, I thought it would be awesome to be able to perform multitouch gestures to navigate between activities and control various device features.
GMD gesture Control proved to be exactly what I was looking for.
With a great levels of customization and an extensive feature set, this app is probably the best gesture control app you'll ever come across.
(Tip: In advanced settings, set Override touch events parser to: ICS_DEFAULT)​
Greenify:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from Play Store​
The worst part of having a ton of apps is that they drain battery even when you aren't using them.
Well, with Greenify, you pretty much ensure that applications that you don't need running in the background will be hibernated when you aren't using them!
It's very simple to use & very low on resources.​
History Eraser:
Download from Play Store​
If you're like me, then you hate having any sort of history on your device. History Eraser erases history from apps like the browser, play store, call logs, etc. at the touch of a button.
It also has a handy 1x1 widget for this.​
Icon Themer:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
This Xposed module can change system icons. The beauty of it is that it can be used for all launchers.
Everytime a resource is requested, it responds with the corresponding resource that the theme redirects to.​
Lockscreen Policy:
Download from Play Store​
One feature I hate in 4.2.x is that the camera is accessible over the lockscreen. I have also noticed a number of people who do not like the idea of having widgets on the lockscreen. Lockscreen Policy allows you to disable lockscreen widgets and/or camera.​
MoDaCo Toolkit:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
This handy set of tweaks runs on the Xposed framework.
Good for ROM customization. ​
SD Maid:
|-ROOT-|
Download from Play Store​
SD Maid can clear up unnecessary data from your phone. No more do you need to worry about apps leaving behind traces of data after uninstall.
It also has useful features like Corpsefinder, which finds traces of uninstalled apps and Duplicates, which finds duplicate copies of files which can help you save space.​
Sidebar Pro:
|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
An amazing app that puts a sidebar on the phone which can hold app shortcuts and/or a list of open apps.
It is an overlay on the screen and doesn't interfere with functioning of other applications.
A must have for multitaskers!​
SoftkeyZ:
|-ROOT-|-PAID-|
Download from Play Store​
Easily change your Navbar's softkeys with this app.
Occasionally causes problems, but if you're an experienced user, you will have no problems fixing it.​
Startup Manager:
|-ROOT-|
Download from Play Store​
A great app to manage startup of applications. Many apps launch on boot that considerably slow down the phone. Not only that, but they also end up draining battery if they are not killed.
Startup manager lets you decide what apps will launch on boot. It can also control startup of system applications.​
Trickster Mod:
|-ROOT-|
Download from Play Store​
Trickster MOD is a nice, easy-to-use tweaker. It may not have a ton of options, but it does have the most useful ones and the ones that really matter.
It also has these "tools" that help you change your device's hostname, trigger the media scanner and connect through ADB over WiFi.​
Wakelock Detector:
Download from Play Store​
I was huge fan of Better Battery Stats, but of late, I've been having problems with it. I was searching for a good replacement, which is when I came across this app.
A humble app that shows you a list of wakelocks. Does the job well and does not consume additional resources.​
XBackground:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
An Xposed module that can change the background for the Xposed Installer app as well as the background of the notification bar.
Needs a reboot to take effect.​
Xposed Installer:
|-ROOT-|
Download from XDA Thread​
The Xposed Installer installs the Xopsed framework and helps to manage Xposed modules.
This framework is compatible accross most ROMs. An absolute must for people who love customizing their phones.​
Xposed Tweakbox:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
Another Xposed module for small tweaks and customizations.
The CRT animation is particularly interesting. ​
XThemeEngine:
|-ROOT-|-XPOSED-|
Download from XDA Thread​
Ever wanted to use CM themes on a non-CM ROM? More specifically, have you ever wanted T-Mobile Theme Engine themes on a ROM that doesn't have the T-Mobile Theme Engine built in?
Well, this is the answer. XThemeEngine does exactly that. The drawback though is that it's limited in it's scope and not everything works perfectly (The project is still in beta). Also, themes need to be ported and cannot be directly used as is.​
Zooper Widget:
Download from Play Store​
Don't you love an app that lets you create your own widgets? Zooper Widget allows you to create highly customizable widgets.
It's quite light on resources too.​
I hope this post was informative.
Took me quite a while to put this together, and it's not really what I usually do, but I thought I'd put in the effort anyway. ​
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Thanks for the list, can I suggest six axis tool I find it really handy for gaming if you have a spare ps3 remote
Sent from the beast!

MattJaO3D said:
Thanks for the list, can I suggest six axis tool I find it really handy for gaming if you have a spare ps3 remote
Sent from the beast!
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I don't own a PS3 (PCGamer ), so I have never used the app. I will however add it to the list later.
I wonder if it will work with my Xbox 360 Wired Controller for Windows. Some games do support the Xbox controller without having to modify anything.
I'll test it out tomorrow when I get back home.

Wowww amazing apps jajaja, para ésto hay un subforo no?
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

Thanks for the list

domaco xposed app only works for deodexed roms/AOSP based?
im currently on stock,locked but no changes has been seen.. or should i reboot?

I bit the bullet and bought camera fv I'm a sucker for pics and I'm well glad I did not only does it give a million options but you can set the hardware control's ie volume control to take pics
Sent from the beast!

So i installed the Exposed Installer and now my battery is messed up. My z was on discharging 19% left and when i connected to pc....immediately raised upto 45%, 10 mins later the phone died. Any ideas?

Aresmar said:
Thanks for the list
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You're welcome.
leongzxc said:
domaco xposed app only works for deodexed roms/AOSP based?
im currently on stock,locked but no changes has been seen.. or should i reboot?
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Nope, I'm on an odexed stock ROM. Some tweaks may not work, some might. All of them need a reboot to take effect & also ensure that you enabled the module in Xposed.
MattJaO3D said:
I bit the bullet and bought camera fv I'm a sucker for pics and I'm well glad I did not only does it give a million options but you can set the hardware control's ie volume control to take pics
Sent from the beast!
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Yes. I'm just back from a vacation to a beautiful hill station. I was grateful for that amazing app!
handsup1 said:
So i installed the Exposed Installer and now my battery is messed up. My z was on discharging 19% left and when i connected to pc....immediately raised upto 45%, 10 mins later the phone died. Any ideas?
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This is most likely not related to Xposed framework.
Try and do a full charge to 100% and see if it's just a random problem.

The Best Xposed Modules (20140817-UPDATE)

1. Wanam Xposed
2. StatusbarVolume
3. Xtended NavBar
4. Activity Force New Task
5. BlackList
6. BootManager
7. Complete Action Plus
8. DS Battery Saver
9. Protected Apps
10. Smooth Progress Bars
11. Tinted Translucent Status Bar
12. XPrivacy
13. Greenify
14. TWCallRecorder
15. Xposed G-Touchwiz
16. DVFS Disabler
17. KitKat SD Card Full Access
18. CpuTemp in Statusbar
19. GravityBox [KK]
More coming soon..! If you guys have suggestions, please leave them down in the comments and I'll check them out. If I like them, I'll ad them to the list...

Wanam causes ramdom reboots for me

Best for me:
CpuTemp in Statusbar
DVFS Disabler (the best of the best - constant benchmark scores and full spee in games!)
KitKat SD Card Full Access
Network speed Indicator
No Increasing Ringtone
TWCallRecorder
Xposed G-Touchwiz
you can download them in Xposed build in Search

- Greenify
- HandleExternalStorage
- GravityBox [KK] (works better here then Wanam)
- ButteredToast
- Xposed G-Touchwiz
- Message Delivered Toast Notification
- Received SMSes' Sent Times in Deteils
MfG/best regards
René
(Send with SM-T805)

matheus_sc said:
Wanam causes ramdom reboots for me
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It only works on Samsung devices that has TouchWiz such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 Variants, S4 Variants, and S5 Variants

Kriomag said:
CpuTemp in Statusbar
DVFS Disabler (the best of the best - constant benchmark scores and full spee in games!)
KitKat SD Card Full Access
Network speed Indicator
No Increasing Ringtone
TWCallRecorder
Xposed G-Touchwiz
you can download them in Xposed build in Search
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BigBugHmb said:
- Greenify
- HandleExternalStorage
- GravityBox [KK] (works better here then Wanam)
- ButteredToast
- Xposed G-Touchwiz
- Message Delivered Toast Notification
- Received SMSes' Sent Times in Deteils
MfG/best regards
René
(Send with SM-T805)
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Thanks guys...! I'll go ahead and check them out and if I like them, I'll add them to the list on tomorrow's thread update!

anthonytnguyen268 said:
It only works on Samsung devices that has TouchWiz such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 Variants, S4 Variants, and S5 Variants
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Mine is a s5, but causes random reboots, not official support from wanam

Some really good modules in this thread!
heres some I use;
APM + -- Locks the option to turn off the device while it is locked.
ACDisplay -- shows notifications on the lock screen, also has a pocket mode.
Crappalinks -- removes adbucks and other rerouting links.
No lock home -- removes lock screen security when youre connected to a trusted wifi network or bluetooth address.

Took a ton of time and countless Xposed modules to get things to look good. Only problem I have now is the Camera app doesn't play well with the nav bar

ahrion said:
Took a ton of time and countless Xposed modules to get things to look good. Only problem I have now is the Camera app doesn't play well with the nav bar
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????..can you plese share how you got the android L phone and contacts working? ?

Wanam made me reboot to actitvate the module each time I used the ultra power saving mode

So does wanam or gravitybox work better with the S5? Can you use both?

sw25 said:
So does wanam or gravitybox work better with the S5? Can you use both?
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I am using both. I would say that the wanam mods work on the s5 about 85% and gravity box about 60%. I use them both and some of the options are trial and error to see if they work OK.
Tapped It!

Note 4 must have tweaks? Add yours here

I'm new to the "note" line, coming from a regular galaxy s3. I thought it might help me and others to post what others might consider must have tweaks. I know I have found a couple by mistake that pretty awesome.
Xposed framework. (A tweak that allows you to add other tweaks from different repositories)
Network speed indicator for xposed. (Adds data speed indicators in status bar)
Wanam for xposed. (Many system tweaks)
YouTube adaway for xposed. (Pretty obvious)
Now you guys add some more below [emoji106]

Whitepages caller id.

5x5 Launcher.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/themes-apps/4x5-touchwiz-home-t2910243
Should have been this way from the beginning.
Other than that, ES File explorer, or any root explorer, and start deleting stuff.

Where to begin lol . .
Nova launcher prime to get half grid placement, no padding for widgets and full control over grid size.
Adaway
Titanium Backup to disable things
Greenify
Switchr for quick recent application switching keeps me from being irritated with the recents list lag LOL
Xposed module Amplify to reduce wakelocks
Xposed module BootManager to control what starts up on boot
Xposed module Complete Action Plus and Custom Share to take control of actions and share options
Xposed module NoSafeVolumeWarning to get rid of the stinkin safe volume nag screen
Xposed module YouTube Adaway
Xposed Module Wanam Xposed
GMD gesture control to add custom gestures
Probably one of my favorite mods is GMD Gesture Control which I fell in love with on my Note Pro 12.2 and have now set up identically on my Note 4. With it I have set up some great gestures like 3-finger down for Back, 4 finger tap and hold for Alt-Tab, 4 finger pinch for Home, 4 finger swipes left/right to change previous/next apps, 4 fingers swipe down for menu, 3 finger double tap for my texting app, 3 finger hold for my music app . . etc. etc. practically endless possibilities.

Awesome guys! I hope this becomes an awesome thread!

Blurred system UI is a huge must for me.
Greenify
App Settings( to change dpi, apps look better smaller)
wanam

Noise Recuction
It would be nice to be able to set the noise reduction feature independently for the phone and any Bluetooth headset/speaker phone. As it is, it is either on or off regardless of whether you're using a the phone alone or with a Bluetooth device. I would like to keep the noise reduction always on while using just the phone and always off when using Bluetooth.
--Burbank Jim

Zedge for wallpapers, ring tones, notifications.
http://t.zedge.net/

Just having the note is good enough for me
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

jamal717 said:
Just having the note is good enough for me
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I'll bet yer' fun at parties...

hellcatrydr said:
I'll bet yer' fun at parties...
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I'll bet yer a keeper for a tenant =

I really like the 3D next launcher. Also, DK 3.0 for my ROM. He has lots of treaks built into the ROM. Viper 4 Android is awesome for sound mods. If you all have any questions about any of the above listed mods feel free to ask or PM me. Cheers

I'd like a dark themed Note. Also to keep the cool screen animations on the lock screen even with live wallpaper. Also aosp whenever it hits.

I also forgot to mention GPE 3.0 theme for DK 3.0. Really nice stuff.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929152
Has inverted apps that work well. I'm using the service tray and the Sammy keyboard. Works well with the new firmware download for tmobile note 4.

hellcatrydr said:
I'll bet yer' fun at parties...
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hellcatrydrstevew said:
I'll bet yer a keeper for a tenant
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Nice screen name...
This is the fastest I have ever attracted a stalker. ...not counting police of course.

jamal717 said:
Just having the note is good enough for me
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
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I agree. It's an awesome phone. Mine is running FireKatN4 ROM. I also have the inverted apps running, wanam exposed, and a few exposed modules. I love this phone.
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[PORTING] [NEED HELP] [N] Gravitybox for Nougat Unofficial

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Gravitybox for nougat
removed the "gravitybox framework not responding" error on api 24 and 25
also re-branded the app as gravitybox for nougat
tested working:
battery (kind of)
center clock + day of the week
data transmission Monitor
power setting menu
skip tracks with volume buttons
clock settings
you tell me...
Not working:
Stock battery with percentage
Quick Settings
Lock screen shortcuts
Setting of the optional button
deactivate network type indicator in status bar
Navigation bar tweaks (BRICK WARNING!)
you tell me...
sources for helpers
download links for sdk 24 and 25 are the same
Code:
uninstall the old one, otherwise it'll give "Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package com.ceco.nougat.gravitybox attempting to redeclare permission gravitybox.permission.UNLOCK already owned by com.ceco.marshmallow.gravitybox]" error
Since I won't have a lot of time to port everything (btw, I'm already late for one thing right now) so I expect the community to help.
That's why I posted the source at github, this way anyone can collaborate to the code.
Anyone that helps me will get credit too, just claim it someway I can see it
brick fix by @photoguy29
To fix this: Reboot to TWRP recovery and navigate to: Advanced>File Manager>data>data>com.ceco.nougat.gravitybox
Once you are in the com.ceco.nougat.gravitybox folder, in the bottom right corner is a folder Icon. Tap that icon>delete
This will delete all the changes you made in Gravitybox, and upon reboot, the System UI functions properly. The gravitybox apk will also still be installed, so you can go and re-activate your tweaks that WERE working.
credits to @C3C076 creator of gravitybox

For me works:
battery
center clock + day of the week
data transmission Monitor
power setting menu
Not works:
Lock screen shortcuts
Setting of the optional button

Why that rush?
I have already migrated like 90% of the module to Nougat after working for almost 2 weeks on it non-stop. Currently QS management is undergoing redesign and there's still quite a lot of work left. It's still a work in progress - not suitable to be made available to the masses and also, I am still not convinced whether to release something as there is no official Xposed Framework. I'll see.

@ C3CO76
Because I like it a lot your gravity box [emoji41] [emoji39]
Wysłane z mojego Moto G (4) przy użyciu Tapatalka

I'm glad you like it. But then it doesn't make any sense to release a version that is far from working when you could keep it for personal use.
Feel me?

@C3C076 i guess people love GB so much
This ported xposed for N situation is confusing but people are desperate to have xposed and their beloved modules even if its partially working

Can't live without gb's pie control

C3C076 said:
Why that rush?
I have already migrated like 90% of the module to Nougat after working for almost 2 weeks on it non-stop. Currently QS management is undergoing redesign and there's still quite a lot of work left. It's still a work in progress - not suitable to be made available to the masses and also, I am still not convinced whether to release something as there is no official Xposed Framework. I'll see.
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sorry, I didn't knew it, I looked into the git and thought that no one would do it anymore (because nougat had been here for a long time)
but still a lot of people are just crazy like me that wants it even if sacrifices need to be made, just like people wants an unstable xposed rather then nothing, they want the gravitybox
and no one uses every tweak available like me, I just use one or two and both works
I'm glad to see you haven't abandoned the project, I wouldn't be able to do it like you
and please release it, for people like us, there are 66422 downloads on the xposed for nougat thread (counting the xposed installer app because it's the same for both api levels and only one version) not counting people like me that downloaded it from the alternate link.
sort of 66422 persons waiting for gravitybox to be released even if it breaks something
and not everyone knows how to release a version that is far from working when you could keep it for personal use, I learned how to use xposed 3 years before learning something that would allow me to do this port (and it still sucks)

Yes, I understand. Hard to tell what comes next at this time. I will be taking decisions after I am happy enough with the migration results and the results of internal testing on various device/OS combinations I have at hand.

not working : deactivate network type indicator in status bar

Is lockscreen transparency and blur working

Not working: Navigation bar tweaks
Activating the master switch will cause the System UI to crash upon reboot.
To fix this: Reboot to TWRP recovery and navigate to: Advanced>File Manager>data>data>com.ceco.nougat.gravitybox
Once you are in the com.ceco.nougat.gravitybox folder, in the bottom right corner is a folder Icon. Tap that icon>delete
This will delete all the changes you made in Gravitybox, and upon reboot, the System UI functions properly. The gravitybox apk will also still be installed, so you can go and re-activate your tweaks that WERE working.
I hope this helps

Stock battery with percentage not working for me.

I believe what this guy is doing, is a good thing, if people get into installing Xposed modules that are unofficial they should know that it's unstable, and in most cases can brick your device. CT, I do see where you're coming from, but it's along the lines of "People don't kill people, guns do." No, that's not how the world works, and everyone on the Internet should be able to share what they want.

Thanks for the mod, working battery percentage (buggy), skip tracks with volume buttons, clock settings, advances power menu. Moto G5+ stock rom sdk 24 Xposed systemless (magisk)

Patience is a virtue...

LexignisOfficial said:
I believe what this guy is doing, is a good thing, if people get into installing Xposed modules that are unofficial they should know that it's unstable, and in most cases can brick your device. CT, I do see where you're coming from, but it's along the lines of "People don't kill people, guns do." No, that's not how the world works, and everyone on the Internet should be able to share what they want.
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yes, that's what I meant
if you use any xposed version with any module, custom roms, root, any mods you shouldn't care about stability (people do but they shoudn't)
by the way, I looked on the Gravitybox git and I saw no nougat branch
so I did this because I thought that either the creator wouldn't make any more releases or he hadn't started (and if he wanted to use my as base because of the mm to n naming changes could save him like 5 minutes and I wanted to help and this is all the only help I can give)
and I had this mod for myself because Center clock and round battery works and I only use thoose
but I thought on the people at the same situation that coudn't do It by themselves
but thanks again for C3C076 for being patient with my impatience
I'm happy it won't be my job to port the rest of it because it'd be baaad

gkillershots said:
yes, that's what I meant
if you use any xposed version with any module, custom roms, root, any mods you shouldn't care about stability (people do but they shoudn't)
by the way, I looked on the Gravitybox git and I saw no nougat branch
so I did this because I thought that either the creator wouldn't make any more releases or he hadn't started (and if he wanted to use my as base because of the mm to n naming changes could save him like 5 minutes and I wanted to help and this is all the only help I can give)
and I had this mod for myself because Center clock and round battery works and I only use thoose
but I thought on the people at the same situation that coudn't do It by themselves
but thanks again for C3C076 for being patient with my impatience
I'm happy it won't be my job to port the rest of it because it'd be baaad
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not working
Force LTR direction
forrces LTR layout direction RTL locales
(requires rebbot )

masrysat said:
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Force LTR direction
forrces LTR layout direction RTL locales
(requires rebbot )
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an official port has been released here

nexus 6 on slimroms (Slim-shamu-7.1.2.build.1.13),
"am/pm" option does NOT work.

Are you rooted and why?

Just as the title says I'm just asking those of you who are rooted and a quick brief explanation of why? Even those not rooted I would also encourage to Express your reasonings.
Personally I'm not rooted right now because I don't have TWRP and Google pay is iffy at the moment but I would love to root for substratum, adaway, and Viper sound mods.
Thanks guys.

Google Pay works with a simple fix in Termux app - no issues with it unless you use EdXposed.
I'm rooted for modding, theming, ability to install custom kernel, Button Mapper capabilities, Swift Backup, ability to fix device ambient EQ, ability to mod Active Edge, ability to use Lawnchair with QuickStep recents. mod accent colors to cool neon colors, iYTPB YouTube mod.. Substratum (not using currently but will be soon), ability to hide navbar.. the list goes on.
I'm rooted because this is a Google device with open source code and active development so modding and customizing my device is easy, fun, and I am able to see the changes being made without the blind guesswork and hackery involved in trying to develop for so many half-baked source release devices.

rooted so I can use;
- AdAway
- ViPER4Android
- EdXposed
As previously mentioned, Gpay is working fine.
And you don't "need" TWRP to root the P4XL.

sharpz811 said:
Just as the title says I'm just asking those of you who are rooted and a quick brief explanation of why? Even those not rooted I would also encourage to Express your reasonings.
Personally I'm not rooted right now because I don't have TWRP and Google pay is iffy at the moment but I would love to root for substratum, adaway, and Viper sound mods.
Thanks guys.
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wrongway213 said:
Google Pay works with a simple fix in Termux app - no issues with it unless you use EdXposed.
I'm rooted for modding, theming, ability to install custom kernel, Button Mapper capabilities, Swift Backup, ability to fix device ambient EQ, ability to mod Active Edge, ability to use Lawnchair with QuickStep recents. mod accent colors to cool neon colors, iYTPB YouTube mod.. Substratum (not using currently but will be soon), ability to hide navbar.. the list goes on.
I'm rooted because this is a Google device with open source code and active development so modding and customizing my device is easy, fun, and I am able to see the changes being made without the blind guesswork and hackery involved in trying to develop for so many half-baked source release devices.
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Thanks for your input guys but I'm a little confused through googling I see a magisk module that supposedly does all the necessary scripting in the background and then like mentioned here I see manually editing via termux. So I'm just wondering what is the exact procedure or is there a thread I can't seem to find with the exact instructions?

sharpz811 said:
Thanks for your input guys but I'm a little confused through googling I see a magisk module that supposedly does all the necessary scripting in the background and then like mentioned here I see manually editing via termux. So I'm just wondering what is the exact procedure or is there a thread I can't seem to find with the exact instructions?
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I recommend this Termux fix, believe spaceman860 from DU is the first I saw using this but could be wrong, copying this from Telegram
Gpay fix v2
1. Install Termux app and open the app
2. Type pkg install sqlite hit enter and let it install.
3. Type su hit enter
4. Copy and paste this then hit enter
am force-stop /data/data/com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel && chmod 777 /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/dg.db && /data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/sqlite3 /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/dg.db "update main set c='0' where a like '%attest%';" && chmod 444 /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/dg.db
5. Reboot

I'm rooted mainly so I can install a custom kernel. I always end up rooting for one small reason or another.

Because i can

Adaway for now.

I root for,
AdAway
YouTube Vanced
Active Edge Mod
Custom Fonts
Themes (Swift Installer and Substratum)
Viper4Android
Centre Clock Mod
Build prop edits (just to change volume steps, really)
Screen recorder with internal audio recording
iOS Emojis
Some Tasker stuff that requires root
Swift Backup
SD Maid Pro

Main feature is custom kernel... It can realy provide a boost

@rickysidhu_ can you give me a link to the screen recording app please?

un9a7y said:
@rickysidhu_ can you give me a link to the screen recording app please?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orpheusdroid.screenrecorder

- AdAway
- ViPER4Android
- EX Kernel

Yes, rooted.
Because I use:
Custom Kernels (battery saving)
BlackenedMod (battery saving)
AdAway (no ads!)
YouTube Vanced (YouTube without ads and other cool features!)
Custom Themes (just a better colour palate for OEM colours in styles)
Viper4Android (awesome sound on speakers/earphones)
Centre Clock Mod (purely aesthetic)
TiB (backing up and restoring apps)

I haven't rooted since the first pixel. Haven't needed to. Adguard premium does what I need along with YouTube vanced.
I'll never bother messing with my phones again.
Sent from my Google Pixel 4 XL using XDA Labs

I'm rocking a P3xl, but I rooted for...
Advanced Charging Control module - allows me to control how the battery is charged - (ie lower the max charge to 80% and other things that should increase overall battery life)
Active Edge Mod (mostly standard settings, but can squeeze to take a picture when the camera is open instead of having to press the shutter button on the screen. This really helps when trying to hold the phone with one hand).
Viper4Android
AdAway
YouTube Vanced
ExperimentalX kernel - great kernel and it has high brightness mode (HBM) support too. (Like the Pixel 4 series, the 3a series has a max brightness that is actually lower than the screen is capable of. HBM overrides this and truly maxes the brightness. It really helps when using the phone outside in bright sunlight).
With the Pixel 4 series, I think being able to map the Soli gestures for other things might be very interesting too.

FINGERFACE!!!!!! How can Google release a flagship model with no FP sensor before getting all the banking/security apps to support the Face-unlock API???

They don't call it the bleeding edge for nothing and something had to come first; there would never be support without need and there is no need until someone creates it. Realistically Google has used their power over the ecosystem to require support and it's going to be ubiquitous in the near future. For now, some of us have to bleed a little bit...

krabman said:
They don't call it the bleeding edge for nothing and something had to come first; there would never be support without need and there is no need until someone creates it. Realistically Google has used their power over the ecosystem to require support and it's going to be ubiquitous in the near future. For now, some of us have to bleed a little bit...
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No need to bleed, just root and install EdXposed and Fingerface.

No longer feel the need to root. System is working just fine and I'm using DNS66 from f-Droid with AdAway hosts. It's working absolutely fine without rooting.
Sent from my Google Pixel 4 XL using XDA Labs