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[Q] Change the status bar icons

Im REALLY annoyed by that ugly ATT 4g icon, the inconsistent sizes, the information overload that fills the top of the screen basically. I just moved to android with this S4, previously I was a happy iPhone user. Is there any simple way to replace/theme the status bar icons? and for the love of god can I just turn them off without having to disable the services?
Im rooted, running Nova, I've tried obsidian menus bar, doesnt work and clearly would be a bandaid anyway.
Id rather not go trolling around in the systemui.apk, but if thats the only way and its safe to OTA afterwards then Ill do that. I just really hate the design of the status bar.

ichorid said:
Im REALLY annoyed by that ugly ATT 4g icon, the inconsistent sizes, the information overload that fills the top of the screen basically. I just moved to android with this S4, previously I was a happy iPhone user. Is there any simple way to replace/theme the status bar icons? and for the love of god can I just turn them off without having to disable the services?
Im rooted, running Nova, I've tried obsidian menus bar, doesnt work and clearly would be a bandaid anyway.
Id rather not go trolling around in the systemui.apk, but if thats the only way and its safe to OTA afterwards then Ill do that. I just really hate the design of the status bar.
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Something like this?
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cantinflas said:
Something like this?
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yes, absolutely yes, how did you do that. here is my money give me your product.

ichorid said:
yes, absolutely yes, how did you do that. here is my money give me your product.
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A simple thank you would be nice. Try this out,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
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cantinflas said:
A simple thank you would be nice. Try this out,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
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this is great, thank you so much.

ichorid said:
this is great, thank you so much.
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No problem. What I meant was hit the thank button. Lol
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ichorid said:
Im REALLY annoyed by that ugly ATT 4g icon, the inconsistent sizes, the information overload that fills the top of the screen basically. I just moved to android with this S4, previously I was a happy iPhone user. Is there any simple way to replace/theme the status bar icons? and for the love of god can I just turn them off without having to disable the services?
Im rooted, running Nova, I've tried obsidian menus bar, doesnt work and clearly would be a bandaid anyway.
Id rather not go trolling around in the systemui.apk, but if thats the only way and its safe to OTA afterwards then Ill do that. I just really hate the design of the status bar.
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I'm like you. I very much prefer as minimalist a status bar as possible, so I made icons so my status bar looks like this with everything enabled:
Obviously, I never have all those icons active. Usually just the battery, signal, wifi, and alarm are active, but I enabled them all so you have an idea of what they look like. I posted all the icons in this thread if you'd like to use them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275858
Also, there's a mini tutorial about how to cluster the signal strength and signal type/in-out icons, because I think it's an absurd waste of space to use TWO icon spaces just to basically show you have cell phone signal and how strong it is.
Basically, I understand your pain. The clutter that comes with the stock status bar is absurd.

[Q] Dark Theme For DIALER?

Is there a way to change the dialer to a dark theme instead of bright white?

I have been looking around. I will let you know if I find anything as I am interested in it as well
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brianrent said:
Is there a way to change the dialer to a dark theme instead of bright white?
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jigglynuts said:
I have been looking around. I will let you know if I find anything as I am interested in it as well
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Try out XBackground Xposed Module
I didn't test it yet on our device but I was going to do the same once I had time and backups ran

I think I must be the only person that actually likes the white dialer.

tonestert said:
I think I must be the only person that actually likes the white dialer.
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Yep

lmike6453 said:
Try out XBackground Xposed Module
I didn't test it yet on our device but I was going to do the same once I had time and backups ran
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This works on most backgrounds, but then the text is unreadable.

I tried RocketDial - horrible. Had a one second delay after each key press.

armus said:
I tried RocketDial - horrible. Had a one second delay after each key press.
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I would like to keep the original dialer but dark. I like having the record button right on the dialer.(enabled with xPosed)

brianrent said:
Is there a way to change the dialer to a dark theme instead of bright white?
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You can try an xposed theme if you haven't already. Some of these will change the dialer. It will also theme other stuff so that may be good or bad depending on your taste.
If interested, check the xtheme thread in the Android Theme section.

Tried xtheme. Works for system menus and what not but not dialer. thanks for the suggestion
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on the S4 i REALLY liked the International Samsung Stock Dark Dialer you can see here
it was from a stock Samsung build so it worked and looked great.
i wonder if something just like this exist for the N3?

fletch33 said:
on the S4 i REALLY liked the International Samsung Stock Dark Dialer you can see here
it was from a stock Samsung build so it worked and looked great.
i wonder if something just like this exist for the N3?
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That is SO much better than the stock white on our N3s!

GirLuvsDroid said:
That is SO much better than the stock white on our N3s!
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guy over here is also trying to find what i posted.

brianrent said:
Tried xtheme. Works for system menus and what not but not dialer. thanks for the suggestion
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There are a few xthemes that changed my dialer - Simplicity, Simplex, Gem Flat.
Maybe these don't work for everyone though.

tonestert said:
I think I must be the only person that actually likes the white dialer.
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I actually like the dialer this way. Very nice.

Another Vote for the White Dialer
Storm T said:
I actually like the dialer this way. Very nice.
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I agree. I like the dialer. Not sure what the problem is, but since when did stock anything stop anybody around here ? ! :good:
TF

Techfreq said:
I agree. I like the dialer. Not sure what the problem is, but since when did stock anything stop anybody around here ? ! :good:
TF
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I think it's that some people like light colors and some dark and it does show through the clothing you wear day to day. I prefer dark colors on my phone.
P.s. I am not an emo dresser lol
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[Q] kitkat +Xposed +GravityBox?

Guys does anyone know if those can be installed on the n10? I can't find any reference in the n10 forum...
Thanks!

I have it on my n10 works perfectly.
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Sharkeyd said:
I have it on my n10 works perfectly.
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May i bother you with one last question (it's for my sister...). Could she get transparent bars and the jb blu colored icons using those plus Nova beta? Thanks again!

tylerdurden83 said:
May i bother you with one last question (it's for my sister...). Could she get transparent bars and the jb blu colored icons using those plus Nova beta? Thanks again!
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Yes, I'm using Nova beta and the nav and status bars are transparent and look great. I also changed the battery icon and quick settings.
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change icons on stock launcher

Anyways to change the icons on the stock launcher?.. I really enjoy the the dluble tap to sleep feauture which does not properly work in other launchers..

egren58 said:
Anyways to change the icons on the stock launcher?.. I really enjoy the the dluble tap to sleep feauture which does not properly work in other launchers..
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Double tap does work in Nova launcher. Just hit the notification shade area.
As far as changing icons on stock launcher, long press on the icon.
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BROKEN1981 said:
As far as changing icons on stock launcher, long press on the icon.
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Is there something that has to be enabled 1st? Long press for me just lets me move icon to another screen or uninstall app

2muchspl said:
Is there something that has to be enabled 1st? Long press for me just lets me move icon to another screen or uninstall app
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Nope, just long press do the paintbrush icon pops up.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Nope, just long press do the paintbrush icon pops up.
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Ok, Im thinking I have something disabled that needs to be enabled or installed First.

2muchspl said:
Ok, Im thinking I have something disabled that needs to be enabled or installed First.
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Nope. Just long press for about 2 seconds
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2muchspl said:
Ok, Im thinking I have something disabled that needs to be enabled or installed First.
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Here is a video. Tell me if works the same. I forgot to upload it.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Here is a video. Tell me if works the same. I forgot to upload it.
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Ok thanks, but mine definitely isnt doing that. Ive long press for about 20 seconds. Im trying to remember during the multiple setups (rooted 2x) did I not set something up.
Let me track a co-worker with a V10 down and try his brb lol
Update: he had a LG Stylo 6.0.1 , but it also wouldn't do it.

2muchspl said:
Ok thanks, but mine definitely isnt doing that. Ive long press for about 20 seconds. Im trying to remember during the multiple setups (rooted 2x) did I not set something up.
Let me track a co-worker with a V10 down and try his brb lol
Update: he had a LG Stylo 6.0.1 , but it also wouldn't do it.
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That's very odd. Although 20 seconds is definitely too long. Just 2 at the most, make sure you don't move the actual icon. Sorry it's not working for you.
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BROKEN1981 said:
That's very odd. Although 20 seconds is definitely too long. Just 2 at the most, make sure you don't move the actual icon. Sorry it's not working for you.
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Im just more happy Im not crazy, I showed him you video and his previous G4 could do it. Im sure I'll figure out how or whats goin on. Thanx for helping me out

2muchspl said:
Im just more happy Im not crazy, I showed him you video and his previous G4 could do it. Im sure I'll figure out how or whats goin on. Thanx for helping me out
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NP man.
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Could it be that some carriers have it disabled? I wouldn't be surprised. They've done stupider things.
Stock unrooted t-mobile here and it works for me.

I figured out why some us dont have it... The only way you can change it is if you chose the launcher with the app drawer..

egren58 said:
I figured out why some us dont have it... The only way you can change it is if you chose the launcher with the app drawer..
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Im almost embarrassed to say how long I tried to figure this out:crying: Thanx a mil man!!!

2muchspl said:
Im almost embarrassed to say how long I tried to figure this out:crying: Thanx a mil man!!!
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Took me a while too. Although i am not sure why lg did this..

egren58 said:
I figured out why some us dont have it... The only way you can change it is if you chose the launcher with the app drawer..
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there are not many icons to choose from though...

axaman943 said:
there are not many icons to choose from though...
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Yup its useless imo i am using nova.

axaman943 said:
there are not many icons to choose from though...
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egren58 said:
Yup its useless imo i am using nova.
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I saw how lacking it was too and just D/L icons from Google that I liked since you can choose your own image for any icon. Its a lil tedious but you can really do some customization
I just Googled Camera Icon & chose something I liked.
Hope it helps

Thanks for the tip, at the time I'm using nova and icon packs from the play store

NP at all, I run Nova in my truck on my Note 4 via a Mimicsx2 module and it's customization is paramount.
V20 I only need to swap a few uglys out.

You can use QuickShortCutMaker or AppShortCutMaker to change Icons for stock launcher too without any other launcher!!
To set the new icon, you have to be sure that there is place for it on the homescreen!!!

Can't add or position icons on home screen?

Is there some trick or setting to allow for normal icon positioning and adding on the tmobile lg g6? I've looked around and haven't found anything. If I remove one it won't let me add a new one, very strange. That
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Found the problem, transparent weather widget totally jocks the icon system in mystical ways
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roach1602 said:
Found the problem, transparent weather widget totally jocks the icon system in mystical ways
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Just got a V20 yesterday and have lost sleep over this issue until now because of you! I signed up to XDA after years of using it for guidance just to thank you!

bp626 said:
Just got a V20 yesterday and have lost sleep over this issue until now because of you! I signed up to XDA after years of using it for guidance just to thank you!
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Awesome, this also drove me nuts.... Never recovered

roach1602 said:
Found the problem, transparent weather widget totally jocks the icon system in mystical ways
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Just found this...THANKS!!!!
I thought my new LG G6 was faulty...been going nuts foer hoursa...lol
Matt