Hey guys!
So I was just wondering what tips users have to make the most out of an unrooted Nexus 4. Anything from must-have apps/widgets, theming/customization tidbits to getting optimal battery life. I realize there must be threads all over the place talking about these individually
but I'd really appreciate it if everyone could simply link it all here. I want a place in the forum where users can give tips for optimizing/customizing the pure stock experience without root-requiring mods. If such a place already exists, I apologize for the ignorance. Please redirect me there. If not,
thanks to everyone in advance!!
YeezyMode said:
Hey guys!
So I was just wondering what tips users have to make the most out of an unrooted Nexus 4. Anything from must-have apps/widgets, theming/customization tidbits to getting optimal battery life. I realize there must be threads all over the place talking about these individually
but I'd really appreciate it if everyone could simply link it all here. I want a place in the forum where users can give tips for optimizing/customizing the pure stock experience without root-requiring mods. If such a place already exists, I apologize for the ignorance. Please redirect me there. If not,
thanks to everyone in advance!!
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What all things we can try on unrooted nexus 4. ? Pl help. I was about to create a thread for the same. Pl help on this.
To increase volume of the speaker and (bluetooth) headsets i use Volume+ from Google Play and that works very good for me in terms of loudness. For restoring apps and data i use Helium (Premium) and Appmonster Pro.
Check these apps (Non-Root)
Launchers
Nova,Apex or Action Launcher
Widgets
Battery Widget,Minimalist text
Apps...
Editors section from play store is helpful
Advanced apps
Tasker,Locale
hi, i'm using non rooted nexus 4.. i have nova launcher (prime) just because i like having option to change scroll effects, app icons, customize dock, set transparency etc. for widgets, i would recomend battery widget reborn, it has so many features other than just showing you battery life.. dash clock, which replaces stock lock screen adding more informations of your choice (unread sms, missed calls etc). also i would suggest lightflow, for LED and notification control, its super great. next, good file manager (im using ASTRO) and even better keyboard than the stock one, swiftkey keyboard, i'm thrilled with it.
Uccw is great for theming once you figure it out. Nova and Apex are both good for launchers. 1 weather is a nice widget along with battery widget reborn. Lightflow is great for LED customization. When it comes to theming almost anything can be done with UCCW along with nova or apex
You have a Nexus, Live a little install cm10.1 be happy
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i was running desire hd 3.4 for the last couple of days but today i decided to switch to froyo sense 2.4.2 because the camera is working on that build.
now i would like to know if it's possible to get a updated sense on that build. there are some nice features missing. like the preview of themes, a lot of themes, background pictures and especially some nice widgets and the feature to see all htc wigets in one place.
especially i am looking for the data-connection and settings widget which comes in bar-style (setting, wifi, mobile-data, sync, bt, etc.). is it possible to get it somewhere? it was pretty convenient compared to the single button widgets i found on the market.
thx a lot!
u cant. HTC sense is complicated. u either have it or u dont. at least for now...
that's sad. does anybody have a suggestion for a bar-like-settings-widget. sorry for my english.
I know what you are talking about. There are a few out there. Try "extended controls" in the market. It's also built into CM 6.
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try launcherProPlus widgets
thanks for your suggestions. i'll give those widgets a shot.
Screemi said:
that's sad. does anybody have a suggestion for a bar-like-settings-widget. sorry for my english.
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Have you tried the "Power control" widget? I do use LauncherPro, but I don't think it's specific to that.
Go to the market and search for "SwitchPro". It's awesome, and you can customise the appearance, actions, and number of buttons. Easily better than the power widget included with froyo.
Hello guys,
if you could help..may be there is someone know how to make touchwiz30launcher support alphabetical apps in drawer..i found some guide and apps touchwiz mod from another thread...yes it work but i really just want to know how to do that..
thanks before.
I think it's possible but it is not worth the time. Just get a launcher from some custom rom, even though I'm not using Monochromatic, I still use the launcher cause it's nice, just extract the apk from the Zip
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Being humble is like the "I win" button in your life.
I was wondering if someone that knows how could modify GEL so it has tabs on the app drawer.
I love this new stock launcher and it is really good if you stick with the stock apps but as soon as you start getting new apps on your device it becomes a huge mess quite fast. I hate the way the app drawer is so deorganized... if only I could organize it in someway with folders, tabs o even just order them myself would be great!
If anyone is able to modify it and make the app drawer a bit better would be awesome
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xTorment said:
I was wondering if someone that knows how could modify GEL so it has tabs on the app drawer.
I love this new stock launcher and it is really good if you stick with the stock apps but as soon as you start getting new apps on your device it becomes a huge mess quite fast. I hate the way the app drawer is so deorganized... if only I could organize it in someway with folders, tabs o even just order them myself would be great!
If anyone is able to modify it and make the app drawer a bit better would be awesome
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Install Gravity app after installing the Xposed module (U have to be rooted)
there u can change the grid view of stock launcher:laugh:
Try KK launcher prime , im using it and I love it Duknow does it will help You, but it has more options and look like stock (You can make folders inside app drawer)
Wysłane z mojego Nexus 5 przy użyciu Tapatalka
vijay.alapati said:
Install Gravity app after installing the Xposed module (U have to be rooted)
there u can change the grid view of stock launcher:laugh:
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That's only for the home screen and is not at all what he is asking for.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
I would loved to see this also I read some where tho because they are closed DPI that modding the stock Gel launcher won't be possible but I really don't know about that sort of thing I know nova plans to integrate some of the voice option and some of the other things but who knows will see. I was nova all the way till GEL
It's possible to modify it just like any other launcher but Google actively goes after anyone who modifies their closed source stuff so even if someone did post it the forum would take it down in short order. The launcher does this for a reason. If you search through to the app google gets that information, if you simply navigate to it they don't. Same reason you cant take down the permanent home screen search widget, they try and cram SMS via hangouts, and all the other bone headed things they did to try and force you into giving up more information. Say no to uncle Goog and get one of the many third party offerings. Seriously. You'll have a better launcher and maybe Goog will take the hint and rein in the increasingly aggressive tactics they have been using to harvest data.
So I am posting this here because my username is too new and I can not place this on the correct forums.
I downloaded the HellKat ROM [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-official-4-4-2-hellkat-mako-t2606098 ] The ROM is working just fine, except for one miner thing.
and I did mess with the DPI settings in the interface a bit, just to fit more items on my screens. When I change the wallpaper to one from Gallery, or the built in ones, the paper saves as super zoomed, and way far to the left. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to fix this? Can I use the app settings app? and change the android wallpaper cropper DPI settings? I am left confused.
I came from a 4.2 Jelly Beer build, and it was not like that. I am sure there is a easy fix for this, This ROM is my new daily rider, although I have not updated it due to others experiencing issues with later builds.
I thank you for your help, and for taking the time to read this post. If there is any way to have this moved to the correct thread, it would be greatly appreciated. I would like to make sure the correct dev reads in to this.
TallGuyJones said:
So I am posting this here because my username is too new and I can not place this on the correct forums.
I downloaded the HellKat ROM [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-official-4-4-2-hellkat-mako-t2606098 ] The ROM is working just fine, except for one miner thing.
and I did mess with the DPI settings in the interface a bit, just to fit more items on my screens. When I change the wallpaper to one from Gallery, or the built in ones, the paper saves as super zoomed, and way far to the left. I am wondering if there is anything I can do to fix this? Can I use the app settings app? and change the android wallpaper cropper DPI settings? I am left confused.
I came from a 4.2 Jelly Beer build, and it was not like that. I am sure there is a easy fix for this, This ROM is my new daily rider, although I have not updated it due to others experiencing issues with later builds.
I thank you for your help, and for taking the time to read this post. If there is any way to have this moved to the correct thread, it would be greatly appreciated. I would like to make sure the correct dev reads in to this.
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My solution was to install Holo Launcher HD. It may or may not work for you. In conjunction with that, I use Quickpic to set the wallpaper.
Sent with my Nexus® 10 minus 3
Thanks so much... I will give them a try.
TallGuyJones said:
Thanks so much... I will give them a try.
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I did not change to holo launcher, i enjoy the modded trebuchet launcher that comes in the ROM. I changed my wallpaper with you other option and I think it is the same still.
TallGuyJones said:
I did not change to holo launcher, i enjoy the modded trebuchet launcher that comes in the ROM. I changed my wallpaper with you other option and I think it is the same still.
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If you have the zoom fix settings then it will solve the problem. This is what keeps me from using any other launcher.
Sent from my Nexus 4
Berrydroidcafe said:
If you have the zoom fix settings then it will solve the problem. This is what keeps me from using any other launcher.
Sent from my Nexus 4
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I do not have that setting, maybe this is just something I have to deal with until the creator fixes it...
TallGuyJones said:
I do not have that setting, maybe this is just something I have to deal with until the creator fixes it...
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U need to use a different launcher the gallery default DPI is different that the dpi your using.. U can try wallpaper apps that have scaling build in like picspeed.. But just download nova and you'll be fine
Hi, i want show the perfect setup for me for my old S6.
First of all, i want to begin with the rom. I am using the Resurrection Remix Oreo Ver 6.1.0. Rooted with Magisk v 16.
I have made a lot of changes in settings like to use the fingerprint immediately after a reboot or i have transfer the clock to the left and many more.
But the most important for me are the Magisk Modules. I am using Youtube Vanced, RR Low InCall Volume Fix, RAM management fixes bt crok, Pixel Experience, Google Face Unlock, Debloater (Terminal Emulator) and Android P DP3 Emojis.
Also, i am using Xposed Modules: Android P-ify, Flat Style Keyboard, ForceDarkModeOreo, I Said OFF!, MinMinGuard, NoOverlayWarning, P Animations and Screenshot Delay Remover - Mod.
I have removed the Messages stock and i have installed Google's Messages, also i have removed the stock Camera and i have download a miniuser123 GCam, removed the Files App and installed Google's Files Go, same with the music app i have installed Music Play. I have also flashed Product Sans font and installed Google's Pixel 2 XL live wallpapers. For icons i am using O8.
I have replaced the volume slider with the Android's P Volume Slider.
Please suggest me other "tweaks" that i can use to make my phone look like a beast.
Thanks for reading my thread.
dargon17 said:
Hi, i want show the perfect setup for me for my old S6.
First of all, i want to begin with the rom. I am using the Resurrection Remix Oreo Ver 6.1.0. Rooted with Magisk v 16.
I have made a lot of changes in settings like to use the fingerprint immediately after a reboot or i have transfer the clock to the left and many more.
But the most important for me are the Magisk Modules. I am using Youtube Vanced, RR Low InCall Volume Fix, RAM management fixes bt crok, Pixel Experience, Google Face Unlock, Debloater (Terminal Emulator) and Android P DP3 Emojis.
Also, i am using Xposed Modules: Android P-ify, Flat Style Keyboard, ForceDarkModeOreo, I Said OFF!, MinMinGuard, NoOverlayWarning, P Animations and Screenshot Delay Remover - Mod.
I have removed the Messages stock and i have installed Google's Messages, also i have removed the stock Camera and i have download a miniuser123 GCam, removed the Files App and installed Google's Files Go, same with the music app i have installed Music Play. I have also flashed Product Sans font and installed Google's Pixel 2 XL live wallpapers. For icons i am using O8.
I have replaced the volume slider with the Android's P Volume Slider.
Please suggest me other "tweaks" that i can use to make my phone look like a beast.
Thanks for reading my thread.
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Lmao goodbye battery
dargon17 said:
Please suggest me other "tweaks" that i can use to make my phone look like a beast.
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Highly recommend you purchase Nova Launcher Prime. It's simply fantastic, and makes every phone I have ever installed on look
dargon17 said:
beast
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Nice setup, by the way!
sm-a510f said:
Lmao goodbye battery
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Hahah? can you suggest me any app on something else to improve the battery life ?
MajorPlayz said:
Highly recommend you purchase Nova Launcher Prime. It's simply fantastic, and makes every phone I have ever installed on look
Nice setup, by the way!
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I will try it ?
dargon17 said:
Hahah? can you suggest me any app on something else to improve the battery life ?
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Useless, you need to buy a pixel phone instead of over customizing one ?
sm-a510f said:
Useless, you need to buy a pixel phone instead of over customizing one
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No money no honey...
In comparison with stock, the camera's kinda ?, though...