[Q] Nexus 4 menu buttons. - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all!
For a long time I had been searching for a ROM, that would be able to manage virtual buttons on my Nexus 4. Finally, I found what I need in Slim ROM. It is very good ROM, but now I want to use 4.4
So my question is: Is there any 4.4-based ROM, without any bugs, that can help me set my virtual buttons (their functions, and positioning)?
Thanks.

There are many roms that can do this, CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, AOKP and SlimRoms. There isn't a stable KitKat build for any of them yet. Look in the "Nexus 4 Original Android Development" section for updates. You can install the nightly versions if you wish.
You can also do this with stock using Gravity Box module for Xposed Framework, which isn't working for KitKat yet.
All 4.4 KitKat roms have bugs including stock from Google: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527705

eksasol said:
There are many roms that can do this, CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, AOKP and SlimRoms. There isn't a stable KitKat build for any of them yet. Look in the "Nexus 4 Original Android Development" section for updates. You can install the nightly versions if you wish.
You can also do this with stock using Gravity Box module for Xposed Framework, which isn't working for KitKat yet.
All 4.4 KitKat roms have bugs including stock from Google: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527705
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Thank you for the complete answer :good:

I just want to post the exactly same question,
because I love the change virtual nav buttons and have 4 with long and short press action,
I tested many 4.4 but not found any rom in 4.4 who let me change the soft buttons..

Well, for now Xposed framework is up for Android 4.4 Kitkat and you can use GravityBox. But without Xposed I personaly use latest SlimKat Alpha 1.4. The bugs are getting sloved quickly, and modyfing the soft buttons is very easy. I would recommend SlimKat for everyone.

Hy again,
I tried roms what you recommend, but I have one question/ request because none of them have an option to enable a Menu button like on my screenshot
Can someone explain why ? He just let me enable the ugly 3dot menu button
Thanks a lot
P.s.: is it possible via xposed ?
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[Q] LMT Launcher is not working with 4.3 Stock ROM

After I flash the Stock 4.3 ROM and rooted I installed the LMT launcher. The Back/Search/Menu Keys are not functional. The only working keys are Home and Recent Apps. Is there any fix for this issue? :crying:
The app probably needs to be updated
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Thanks for your answer! I was thinking maybe I missed some thing, I have this issue with some CM 4.2.2 ROM before. The LMT will work 100% functional after I flash the Gapps package. PS: I tried the Pie Control from Google Play it work fully functional....interesting
Johnsonyc said:
Thanks for your answer! I was thinking maybe I missed some thing, I have this issue with some CM 4.2.2 ROM before. The LMT will work 100% functional after I flash the Gapps package. PS: I tried the Pie Control from Google Play it work fully functional....interesting
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Some news here? I'm in the same situation: LMT on nexus 4 4.3 update have non working keys: back, menu.
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I've just tried pie control from store and back and menu are not working also. Weird?
Fyi: I uploaded a new test version to the lmt thread. It should work with 4.3...
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noname81 said:
Fyi: I uploaded a new test version to the lmt thread. It should work with 4.3...
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Thanks for quick reaction. Works!
noname81 said:
Fyi: I uploaded a new test version to the lmt thread. It should work with 4.3...
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millions thanks for the update ~~~ it work very well on my nexus 4 now.
Link to the new update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43952772&postcount=6052
noname81 said:
Fyi: I uploaded a new test version to the lmt thread. It should work with 4.3...
Sent from my Nexus 7
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U R the best. Thanks!!
There is nothing in the link. I can't get LMT to work on my rooted Note 2 (ATT)
lmt launcher not working on s3 please help
I am using sgs3, I have rooted my phone, I installed lmt launcher , but nothing us working.
Before I was on stock ROM 4.1.2 , there no features of lot launcher where working even after trying every option in ' set input device' .
Now I have switched to paraborid 3.99, android 4.3, here too no features of lot launcher is working.
Please some can help me , what to do to get it working.
May be late
dipakdhawani said:
I am using sgs3, I have rooted my phone, I installed lmt launcher , but nothing us working.
Before I was on stock ROM 4.1.2 , there no features of lot launcher where working even after trying every option in ' set input device' .
Now I have switched to paraborid 3.99, android 4.3, here too no features of lot launcher is working.
Please some can help me , what to do to get it working.
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I tried installing supersu in my SGG3 because I still needed additional permission to access the root and it worked. This is the only solution I found and many seem to have not done. Hope this helps.

Battery mod that'll work on Infamous' ROM

Hi all, I tried searching but I'm still very much new at all of this, and unsure of what's compatible with what. Can anyone direct me to a mod that I can flash on TRWM to get cyanogenmod-like battery icons at the notification bar, instead of the stock one that doesnt show battery %?
Note: I am on the Infamous 4.4 ROM
I appreciate it thanks.
rev_9394 said:
Hi all, I tried searching but I'm still very much new at all of this, and unsure of what's compatible with what. Can anyone direct me to a mod that I can flash on TRWM to get cyanogenmod-like battery icons at the notification bar, instead of the stock one that doesnt show battery %?
Note: I am on the Infamous 4.4 ROM
I appreciate it thanks.
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Infamous is a GE 4.4 Kitkat ROM, right? Then you can install Xposed Installer, then the Gravity Box module. You can find both via Google. Make sure you download it from the XDA forum, and not some random site.
I have a GE 4,4 ROM installed and it runs Xposed and Gravity Box beautifully.
Here ya go--If not familiar with xposed or gbox read up a little
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554049
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

Xposed on Stock 4.1.2?

Does anyone here use the Xposed Framework on stock 4.1.2? I'm currently running CM11 nightlies but I thought I might revert back to stock if Xposed provides enough functionality. I just found out about Xposed otherwise I would have tried it already. If you do you use Xposed, how is the performance? Would you say it's better to use Xposed on stock or a different ROM? Thanks.
camdecoster said:
Does anyone here use the Xposed Framework on stock 4.1.2? I'm currently running CM11 nightlies but I thought I might revert back to stock if Xposed provides enough functionality. I just found out about Xposed otherwise I would have tried it already. If you do you use Xposed, how is the performance? Would you say it's better to use Xposed on stock or a different ROM? Thanks.
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Its great. See my ...Telstra jb... in the dev sec for tips ( @ the end , after the clone rom flash.
GO Xposed!!! - you may never go back to "custom" - Actually, I am a bit of a "crack-flasher", but I always return to "Stock/Xposed" when I want something stable. My favorite Xposed module "Gravity Box" has most everything the custom ROMs have (status bar colors, navigation size, reboot menu, cursor keys, etc.) Add in a "quick settings" app and you can make 4.1.2 "look" about like Kit Kat. Does it hurt performance... Maybe, but I've found stock to usually run faster anyways.
(P.S. - I probably wouldn't have unlocked either if I would have found Xposed sooner)
Pics of narrow bar & too skinny-it will not click.
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot this weekend.
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Custom ROMs and xposed framework

Hi all,
Recently I have just found out about xposed framework and want to use it on my GT-I9505 running Cynagenmod 11 (the kitkat version). Furthermore, I would like to then install other things such as wanam xposed. However, from the guide I'm looking at, the person seems to be using a stock ROM. So my question is, would I be able to install this framework on a custom ROM like Cynagenmod or any other custom ROM just as easy? Or is it recommended to go back to a stock based ROM?
Thanks to anyone that can help
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Read post #2 in the Xposed Framework thread. Short answer - yes, it should work.
AFAIK Wanam Xposed is designed to work with stock Samsung ROMs. Other Xposed modules, however, should work fine with any ROM.
Williamharv said:
Hi all,
Recently I have just found out about xposed framework and want to use it on my GT-I9505 running Cynagenmod 11 (the kitkat version). Furthermore, I would like to then install other things such as wanam xposed. However, from the guide I'm looking at, the person seems to be using a stock ROM. So my question is, would I be able to install this framework on a custom ROM like Cynagenmod or any other custom ROM just as easy? Or is it recommended to go back to a stock based ROM?
Thanks to anyone that can help
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
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when you are on kitkat based rom, make sure ART runtime is not activated, xposed won't work on ART, it will revert the runtime into dalvik
Gravity Box is a good alternative to Wanam Exposed. You should try it.
Xposed only works on Dalvik runtime. Wanam Xposed is for Samsung TouchWiz roms only. Gravity Box is for AOSP and GE roms, and will offer you many customization options, along with XuiMod. Wanam Kit should also work as this is for AOSP KitKat roms which is similar to Gravity Box.

How to speed up our device?

Hi guys,
I've just brought this fantastic device, and I'm very happy about it. He is really snappy whit Nova launcher However I would like to receive some suggestions from you on how to get the best from our N10.
For example, I was thinking to install a custom rom and a custom kernel, but I rly don't know which and I don't know if they rly can give some advantages.
I was thinking something like purity rom (because of tweaked bionic and dalvik libraries) + KT Kernel (because it has been recently updated). Or maybe KT kernel + stock rom + ART
What do you think? Have you got any suggestion? Tell me
PS: sry for my bad English
Hi,
I've been using CyanogenMod 11 with its own kernel for some long time now, it never ceased to disappoint me! However, it's not recommendable creating threads asking for the "best kernel/ROM", the best thing to be done is downloading and trying yourself until you find something that suits well your needs . CM11 with NOVA Launcher was good enough for me hehe.
~Lord
XxLordxX said:
Hi,
I've been using CyanogenMod 11 with its own kernel for some long time now, it never ceased to disappoint me! However, it's not recommendable creating threads asking for the "best kernel/ROM", the best thing to be done is downloading and trying yourself until you find something that suits well your needs . CM11 with NOVA Launcher was good enough for me hehe.
~Lord
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Eheh I know that, but I'm not a flash maniac, and rly I have fear to brick my device flashing and re-flashing roms on roms... That's why I'm asking your opinion. I would like to find immediately the best solution, flash it and then don't touch the device more.
However the for your opinion. I will keep it in mind
OmniSlyfer said:
Hi guys,
I've just brought this fantastic device, and I'm very happy about it. He is really snappy whit Nova launcher However I would like to receive some suggestions from you on how to get the best from our N10.
For example, I was thinking to install a custom rom and a custom kernel, but I rly don't know which and I don't know if they rly can give some advantages.
I was thinking something like purity rom (because of tweaked bionic and dalvik libraries) + KT Kernel (because it has been recently updated). Or maybe KT kernel + stock rom + ART
What do you think? Have you got any suggestion? Tell me
PS: sry for my bad English
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I think that the first thing you need to ask yourself is what are your priorities with this device? For instance gaming performance, media consumption, is stability paramount... Etc?
You may want to start off with rooted stock and add the XPosed framework plus modules that give you custom ROM features particularly Gravity Box. If you need more then change your kernel (Franco, KTManta ... Etc). No matter which way you go take nandroid backups and save them off your device before making a significant change (kernel, custom ROM, moving away from stock). Your recovery of choice will provide you with the nandroid backup/recovery functions.
Also read, read... Knowing the focus of a specific kernel or ROM will help in making your choices balanced by the issues other users are having.
Good luck.
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3DSammy said:
I think that the first thing you need to ask yourself is what are your priorities with this device? For instance gaming performance, media consumption, is stability paramount... Etc?
You may want to start off with rooted stock and add the XPosed framework plus modules that give you custom ROM features particularly Gravity Box. If you need more then change your kernel (Franco, KTManta ... Etc). No matter which way you go take nandroid backups and save them off your device before making a significant change (kernel, custom ROM, moving away from stock). Your recovery of choice will provide you with the nandroid backup/recovery functions.
Also read, read... Knowing the focus of a specific kernel or ROM will help in making your choices balanced by the issues other users are having.
Good luck.
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Thank for the answer.
Yeah I always read all the feature of roms... But they never speak about optimization or performance. They always add features and options on Android but... Nothing I can't get with gravitybox.
What I need is smoothness. Not necessarily game performance, but speed while moving from app to app without microlag.
However, let me ask here other questions without opening another thread:
1)Is it normal that, when trying to access the recovery (my device is locked and not rooted) it display "no commands"? Do I need to unlock the device to get into recovery?
2) Can you suggest me a program make backups of my games saves and apps without root? Because I need to backups my data before unlocking the device...
OmniSlyfer said:
Thank for the answer.
Yeah I always read all the feature of roms... But they never speak about optimization or performance. They always add features and options on Android but... Nothing I can't get with gravitybox.
What I need is smoothness. Not necessarily game performance, but speed while moving from app to app without microlag.
However, let me ask here other questions without opening another thread:
1)Is it normal that, when trying to access the recovery (my device is locked and not rooted) it display "no commands"? Do I need to unlock the device to get into recovery?
2) Can you suggest me a program make backups of my games saves and apps without root? Because I need to backups my data before unlocking the device...
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Well, I can't really speak on custom ROMs and kernels because I'm perfectly happy with running stock rooted with Xposed Framework on my N5, N7 (2013) and N10. But, to answer your questions:
1) Yes, it's normal. When you boot into Recovery, all you initially see is the android laying on his back with a red exclamation mark over him. In order to get the commands to show, you need to hit power + volume down (or maybe up, I always forget) at the same time. It can take a few tries with the buttons, but they'll eventually show up.
2) I believe an app called Helium is what you are looking for. I've never used it since I'm already rooted and use Titanium Backup, but I believe it kind of works the same as Titanium Backup.
charesa39 said:
I'm perfectly happy with running stock rooted with Xposed Framework on my N5, N7 (2013) and N10.
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Do you mind providing the instructions of installing Xposed Framework on N4 and N10? Thanks a lot!
Nexus devices are very very hard to brick. Luckily. So no worries there mate. As for roms. Long story short: there is no best rom. If you want speed juat overclock the beast..
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mj56gt said:
Do you mind providing the instructions of installing Xposed Framework on N4 and N10? Thanks a lot!
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No problem. Everything you need to know can be found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401.
It's pretty straightforward. Just install the Xposed Installer apk, then go into the Xposed Installer app and hit "Install/Update". Reboot, and Xposed Framework should be installed. Then, just go back into the Xposed Installer app and click "Download" and choose whatever Modules you want to run. My personal favorites are Gravity Box, Unicon (purchased through the Play Store), Xuimod, and App Settings. I also have the Xposed GEL Settings (XGELS) Module, but only on my Nexus 10 since I love the Google Now Launcher, but it shrinks the icon grid considerably. So XGELS allows me to get the same number of icons on the GN Launcher as the default launcher.
Edit: Oh, and here is a collection of the Modules so you can see what each of them do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-collection-xposed-modules-post-t2327541
charesa39 said:
No problem. Everything you need to know can be found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/framework-xposed-rom-modding-modifying-t1574401.
It's pretty straightforward. Just install the Xposed Installer apk, then go into the Xposed Installer app and hit "Install/Update". Reboot, and Xposed Framework should be installed. Then, just go back into the Xposed Installer app and click "Download" and choose whatever Modules you want to run. My personal favorites are Gravity Box, Unicon (purchased through the Play Store), Xuimod, and App Settings. I also have the Xposed GEL Settings (XGELS) Module, but only on my Nexus 10 since I love the Google Now Launcher, but it shrinks the icon grid considerably. So XGELS allows me to get the same number of icons on the GN Launcher as the default launcher.
Edit: Oh, and here is a collection of the Modules so you can see what each of them do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/index-collection-xposed-modules-post-t2327541
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Thanks a lot for the detailed help!
A couple of questions:
1) Is backup necessary before the installation?
2) Does the Enable Translucent Decor module hide the navigation and notification bars?
3) Would the installation of the Xposed framework interfere with the stock ROM updates later on?
Thanks again for your kind help...
mj56gt said:
Thanks a lot for the detailed help!
A couple of questions:
1) Is backup necessary before the installation?
2) Does the Enable Translucent Decor module hide the navigation and notification bars?
3) Would the installation of the Xposed framework interfere with the stock ROM updates later on?
Thanks again for your kind help...
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No problem.
1) It's not really necessary, but before installing/flashing anything that can modify system files, I always think it's a good idea to make a backup beforehand. You never know. That being said, it's all really simple.
2) If you're talking about the solid black background in the notification and navigation bars, then yes. It doesn't completely get rid of them, it just makes the black bar transparent like it should be when using the Google Now Launcher. I don't use that specific module because I already use Gravity Box, and it already has that option to enable translucent decor. It works flawlessly. I don't know why Google said it causes issues on the Nexus 10. If you want to completely get rid of those two bars, you need to enable something like PIE controls and Expanded Desktop.
3) Yes. But the solution is simple. When you want to update via OTA, all you have to do is go into the Xposed Installer app, and under Framework, just click Uninstall. This replaces the modified Framework with the stock Framework so you can update via OTA without any issues. You don't even have to uncheck or uninstall your Modules or the Xposed Installer app itself. Then, after updating, you'll probably just have to re-root by flashing SuperSU in recovery (unless you have survival mode enabled). After that, simply go back into the Xposed Installer app, and under Framework again, click Install/Update. As long as you left your Modules as is, your setup should be back to how it was before you took the OTA.
Well guys, i think I'm going to install SlimKat 4.0 and KTmanta Kernel... I will tell you if I'm satisfied of my choice
Ok guys, I've done some tests and now I've decided too keep Purity rom + ART... And the results are incredible!
23000 score on Antutu benchmark
9000 with Quadrat
Incredible performances and a GREAT battery life, much better than stock rom with dalvik
I think that the tweaked ART and Kernel of Purity Rom deliver the best experience with our device. I suggest it, you will be surprised of the benefits you can get!
Thank to everyone who helped me in this thread
I have been very happy with my AOKP and Franco Kernel combination.
I've installed Purity ROM + ART and it's fast - but i still think stock 4.3 is faster. I tried KTManta and that didn't change things despite overclocking the CPU and GPU.Wish we could have ART on a 4.3 rom.
Are there any recommended 4.3 rom/kernel combos that give good performance?
Edit: First time i installed Purity I didn't install GApps. It was incredibily smooth and fast. After installing GApps, it became laggy again, similar to my experience of stock 4.4.2.
sheyac said:
I've installed Purity ROM + ART and it's fast - but i still think stock 4.3 is faster. I tried KTManta and that didn't change things despite overclocking the CPU and GPU.Wish we could have ART on a 4.3 rom.
Are there any recommended 4.3 rom/kernel combos that give good performance?
Edit: First time i installed Purity I didn't install GApps. It was incredibily smooth and fast. After installing GApps, it became laggy again, similar to my experience of stock 4.4.2.
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Do you really find 4.3 faster then kitkat + art? It's really strange. Well I know that the latest jelly bean firmware maybe is built better than 4.4.2 (which has got some bugs here and there, and yeah I prefer JB device options format) but ART is unbeatable, except by a very well tweaked Dalvik library.
However I think I know maybe why Purity 4.4.2 seems laggy to you. Maybe it's Google now launcher + transparent status bar & notification bar.
I've changed the launcher to Nova (but u can use Apex and similar) and immediately disabled translucent bars. It's smooth like butter now. With tra translucent bars, instead, everything was a little laggy and not fluid. In particular the Drawer scrolling was clearly laggy.
So, try to Nandroid backup, flash again Purity + Gapps. Then change Launcher (and unistall the google one if u want) and disable translucent bars. Then activate ART.
That's what I've done and I'm very happy of the performance provided by my Nexus 10
Also now I'm trying KTmanta Kernel. I didn't found increased performances, but I really like the possibility to undervolt both CPU & GPU. Undervolt = less energy request = No overheat = best battery life
SmokinCharger said:
I have been very happy with my AOKP and Franco Kernel combination.
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But it doesn't support Undervolting, am I right?
OmniSlyfer said:
But it doesn't support Undervolting, am I right?
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Franco kernel supports undervolting
PHP:
SmokinCharger said:
Franco kernel supports undervolting
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This is cool
I' going to test KTmanta for another week, then I will switch to Franco kernel to see which is better
Sure I agree the general UI and multitasking is snappier with 4.4.2 with ART than 4.3.1...BUT I primarily bought the nexus 10 to consume media (e.g. video, ebooks, music) and for me buttered AOKP 4.3 is much smoother when watching video than any 4.4.2 rom/kernel combo I tried. The trade off is a bit of stutter in the UI but I can live with that. Video was just terrible on 4.4.2, including audio sync lag and plenty of dropped frames.
Can't wait to see how 4.5 behaves with video as I really like ART!

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