Android 'L' has been showcased yest. In Google I/O by our very own Sundar Pichai
Some of the impatient users (like me ) who want the Android 5.0 look to see how the newest flavour feels can follow this guide -
Requirements-
Rooted Android phone
Instructions-
1) Android 5.0 wallpaper
Get the all new Android 5.0 wallpaper from here
www.androidguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/14-1.jpg
2) NOVA launcher
To set up the icon size / the app drawer button
3) Soft keyZ
SoftkeyZ is a paid app in playstore that enables diff. Styles of the nav bar ! It recently added 5.0 navar
That's All u get some Android 'L' goodies even before it's launch
Credits-
NOVA launcher
SoftkeyZ
Androidguys.com
Me ( )
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Post Edit 1 :
The latest update of Nova launcher beta brings some Android L goodies
Changelog -
-”L” Folder Preview (Nova Settings – Folder –
Folder Preview – Line)
-”L” App Drawer Icon (Long-press app drawer –
Edit – Tap Icon – All white icon under “Built-in”)
-”L” App Animation (Nova Settings – Look and
Feel – App Animation – Slide Up)
-Minor tuning for running on Android L Dev
Preview
-Optimizations and bug fixes
You can either join
the Nova Launcher Beta community to get in on the
latest betas as they arrive in Google Play, or download
direct from the developer here-
http://teslacoilsw.com/tesladirect/download.pl?packageName=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&betaType=public
ANDROID L navbar (alternate way)-
So here's a alternate way for the Android L navbar
Install the Android L navbar xposed module from below -
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ash.androidlnavigationbar
Instructions- Xposed users are familiar with installation of modules - just install xposed installer , then module from above & activate module + Reboot - DONE !
Good Thing
Lol Nice x'D
akku1 said:
2) NOVA launcher
To set up the icon size / the app drawer button
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Give us the icon!
For the navigation bar icons you could use a new Xposed Module called Android L Navigation bar, works excellent
also, you can use the Android L preview Keyboard (no root needed) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=es&id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin
Thanks for the link to the L preview keyboard. I have tried it on my 1st gen Nexus 7. It works fine, I tested it using English and Spanish. I have spent an hour going to and fro between the 4.4.2 keyboard and the L. I can find no difference in the swipe response, keyboard responsiveness etc. The L keyboard is missing the long press functions ie. long press "g" gets the "&" etc. I happen to use the long press functions quite a bit so the L keyboard is a disappointment in this respect. It looks l like the L keyboard is just a cosmetic change ATM. Maybe the final official release will get more improvements? A minor fault that I found that is the default keyboard color scheme cannot be changed, it's a minor detail. But I wanted to try changing the color scheme because the English/Spanish info in the space bar is very feint and harder to see on the standard L color scheme. The L "look" is cleaner, more Apple like, but I have decided to revert to using the 4.4.2 AOSP version.
osnapitzpacho said:
Give us the icon!
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Forgot to mention
The app drawer icon is taken from 'flatee' icon pack ! It has many colours
what icon size to use in nova?
droidfreak007 said:
what icon size to use in nova?
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Mine was set to 120%
Thanks working OK.
I have the moto x how do I make the app drawer icon white? I have nova launcher and epic android l launcher which is basically nova too.
Fake
You can't change the icons with nova launcher. Please edit your post thanks
Krisshp said:
Fake
You can't change the icons with nova launcher. Please edit your post thanks
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No, you can change icons with nova launcher. Long press on an app on your homescreen and choose "edit". Then touch the current icon to choose a new one.
Bootanimation - https://mega.co.nz/#!Vx02xbhR!kZ2kfLxmgccUcxCEWMaDraOLKm1FyXSpwQ64v0iqWcY
Not a flashable zip
Backup and replace the original bootanimation.zip in /system/media/
Change the permission like the original one - rw/r/r
tinted status bar
To replicate it more you can install a xposed framework module called 'tinted status bar'. This allows your status bar adapt the color of the action bar, though android l uses a darker color for status bar compared to action bar. And yeah, you need root access!
Roph said:
No, you can change icons with nova launcher. Long press on an app on your homescreen and choose "edit". Then touch the current icon to choose a new one.
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sexy homescreen is that CM ?
Any other way to change soft keys? The softkeyz mentioned is a paid app.
cell2011 said:
I have the moto x how do I make the app drawer icon white? I have nova launcher and epic android l launcher which is basically nova too.
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Pankaj_gehloach said:
Any other way to change soft keys? The softkeyz mentioned is a paid app.
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Post Updated !
Sent from my XT1033 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
There's a new xposed module which allow you to set the New Android L softkeys much easy. See screenshot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BladeXDesigns.Minimal
Try this paid icon pack , it's as close as possible to the L icons
Related
Ok guys Apex Launcher has dropped the beta tag and now it is available on Google Play...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLmFuZGRvZXMubGF1bmNoZXIiXQ..
Powerful, fast, and highly customizable home replacement for Android 4.0+.
Apex Launcher helps you create a customized homescreen experience on your Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) device.
Features:
- Customizable homescreen grid size and up to 9 homescreens
- Scrollable dock with up to 7 icons per page and up to 5 pages
- Infinite & elastic scrolling (homescreen, drawer and dock)
- Fancy transition effects (tablet, cube, etc.)
- Hide elements as you want (persistent search bar, status bar, or even the dock)
- Customizable icons and labels for shortcuts and folders
- Choose different folder preview styles and background
- Multiple drawer styles (transparent/opaque, horizontal/vertical, paginated/continuous)
- Drawer apps sorting (title, install date, mostly used)
- Hide apps from the drawer
- Lock your desktop to prevent accidental changes
- Enjoy homescreen gestures (pinch, swipe up/down, double tap)
- Backup/restore settings and data
- Optimized for both phones and tablets
- Lots of other customization options!
NOTE: Due to limitations of the Android framework, you won't be able to add widgets from the drawer unless Apex Launcher is installed as a system app (root required). Please read the FAQ for more information.
Tips:
- Pinch the screen to access screen previews (like Exposé or HTC Sense).
- Long press an icon to drag and drop it over another one to create a folder.
- Long press icons/folders on the desktop and choose edit from the popup menu to customize icons and labels.
- Drag, hover, and drop app icons over the delete button at the top of the screen to quickly uninstall apps.
- Long press an app in the hide apps list to quickly launch that app.
- Reboot after installing as system app (root required) to add widgets from the drawer.
Permissions:
- BIND_APPWIDGET: Required to add widgets from the drawer (only if installed as system app).
- CALL_PHONE: Create direct-dial shortcuts on the homescreen.
- EXPAND_STATUS_BAR/SET_WALLPAPER/SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS/VIBRATE: Standard launcher functions.
- INTERNET/ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Check for updates and anonymous usage/error reporting (optional).
- WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Backup/restore settings and data.
Another launcher to choose from.
Will give it a shot soon.
pls upload
it appeard that my phone is incompatible, thus, i cant install the launcher from googleplay.
since its free, anyone kind enuf to upload it here as an attached file??
How do you apply themes to this launcher?
nshaziq89 said:
it appeard that my phone is incompatible, thus, i cant install the launcher from googleplay.
since its free, anyone kind enuf to upload it here as an attached file??
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Its only for ICS
Can I use this in CM9 beta4 rom?
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
rmasangcay said:
Can I use this in CM9 beta4 rom?
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
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Yes, it is for that ROM only.
Been using it most of the day and i like it a lot!
mikeparkie said:
Been using it most of the day and i like it a lot!
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Been using for a week and like it... me gusta!
I was born in the '90's... 1290's >
Is there a way to make this compatible with the lg thrive plz, I would be greatfull.
Sent from my LG-P506 using XDA
singular9 said:
Is there a way to make this compatible with the lg thrive plz, I would be greatfull.
Sent from my LG-P506 using XDA
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compatible with any device, you need ICS...
I was born in the '90's... 1290's >
I have installed it successfully as a regular app on my SGS running ICSSGS RC4.2.
Would it create a problem if I make it a system app considering that this is an odexed ROM.?
EDIT: Converted to system app with no issues so far.
System app
How to install as a System app in GNex ?
To be totally honest..
Apex Launcher > Nova Launcher
It has all the tweaks I need and it's probably the most stable ICS based launcher I've used so far.
Sent from my LG-VM701 running Mobster Rom via Tapatalk
anndalis said:
How to install as a System app in GNex ?
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just copy the apk file to system/app folder using any file manager like ES or root explorer.. and restart your phone...
Ooh! Looks nice, gonna try it out on my OV w/ CM9
since android 4.4 transparent statusbar and softkey buttons are supported but why google OS himself don't use this new feature??? on lockscreen and OS settings, statusbar and softkey buttons are black. i can't understand why this happen. someone else?
Blame google, they have to force users somehow to buy the new nexus 5
Edit: You can easily install GEL nexus 4 with 4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529594
z0rin said:
Edit: You can easily install GEL nexus 4 with 4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529594
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thx for you answer but the launcher is not the problem. i have apex launcher beta where support transparency statusbar and softkey buttons. i mean transparency in settings menu or google play store or youtube, or keep or whatever other google app. all this apps don't support transparency. very strange!
RotesMeerJogger said:
thx for you answer but the launcher is not the problem. i have apex launcher beta where support transparency statusbar and softkey buttons. i mean transparency in settings menu or google play store or youtube, or keep or whatever other google app. all this apps don't support transparency. very strange!
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That`s because apps aren't yet optimized to use immersive full-screen mode API https://developer.android.com/training/system-ui/immersive.html
yes i know but why google himself don't use this API on there own apps? this is the strange question
Is there any way that this icon pack could be applied using unicon app
I am in love with these icons since forever but love the look of stock launcher
Plsss any help would be appreciated
royawais said:
Is there any way that this icon pack could be applied using unicon app
I am in love with these icons since forever but love the look of stock launcher
Plsss any help would be appreciated
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There is an app by xperiacle called Galaxy icon themer which allows you to apply icon packed on stock launcher. The pro version would let you have a "per app" control and set even ping file from gallery definitely worth to buy it. Not sure if you can find that icon pack but you can extract png files from Go launcher and apply for every app using this app.
Hey! Is it possible to apply an icon pack system wide? I'm running stock 7.1.1 NMF260 rooted.
Thanks!
Lifehags said:
Hey! Is it possible to apply an icon pack system wide? I'm running stock 7.1.1 NMF260 rooted.
Thanks!
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Yes. Actually I never really thought of it in any other way. You can do it through your launcher settings or usually the icon pack itself has a way to apply it (left side, should be there).
KLit75 said:
Yes. Actually I never really thought of it in any other way. You can do it through your launcher settings or usually the icon pack itself has a way to apply it (left side, should be there).
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I mean, for example if I was in settings and I went into my apps instead of seeing their default icons I would see the icons from my selected icon pack. So no matter where I was seeing the icon it would be the Icon pack's icon. Hope this helps.
Lifehags said:
I mean, for example if I was in settings and I went into my apps instead of seeing their default icons I would see the icons from my selected icon pack. So no matter where I was seeing the icon it would be the Icon pack's icon. Hope this helps.
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In settings>apps specifically? No I dont think itll switch the icons there but it will change them all on your homescreen and in app drawer.
I use Action Launcher 3 and I can apply all from the launcher settings. Or like I said, open the icon pack itself and tap apply.
KLit75 said:
In settings>apps specifically? No I dont think itll switch the icons there but it will change them all on your homescreen and in app drawer.
I use Action Launcher 3 and I can apply all from the launcher settings. Or like I said, open the icon pack itself and tap apply.
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Yeah, but if it's only in your launcher it isn't system wide.
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Yeah, but if it's only in your launcher it isn't system wide.
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You need a custom launcher that supports icon packs. Android launcher doesn't provide native support for icon packs. Icons are applied system wide if you are using a custom launcher and make it your default homescreen instead of Android's launcher. However, most icon packs will be missing icons for at least some of your apps. Some icon packs attempt to theme those icons and others just leave the stock icon.
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Yeah, but if it's only in your launcher it isn't system wide.
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Your launcher is system wide. You need to make the custom launcher your default home instead of Android's launcher. The launcher changes your home screens and your app drawer.
Lifehags said:
Hey! Is it possible to apply an icon pack system wide? I'm running stock 7.1.1 NMF260 rooted.
Thanks!
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There was a xposed module that allow you to do that, change icons system wide. I didn't tried it lately, but used to work fine.
It's called Unicon, by Faruq Rasid, search for it in the PlayStore.
Edit: You're on N, so no xposed for you, Sorry.
Hello, does LG G6 support icon packs? I can't find a way to set them, and I tried several different ones.
Nope need 3rd party launcher
I use Nova launcher and Urmun icon set & infinite S8 icon pack set
i used Nova and then switched and purchased Action Launcher. I like it better after using Nova off and on for a few years minus the iphone 6+ year and The GS7 as i was satisfied with the themes from they're theme store.
SteadyDisorder said:
Hello, does LG G6 support icon packs? I can't find a way to set them, and I tried several different ones.
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You can edit the icon image by long pressing on it, then select edit option and select an image, you can use this app = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.themex
To extract icon images from icon packages of your liking.
I have set AOSP icons on the stock theme, pretty cool now!
Evie Launcher with DarkMatter Vintage icon pack
danywalkert said:
You can edit the icon image by long pressing on it, then select edit option and select an image, you can use this app = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.themex
To extract icon images from icon packages of your liking.
I have set AOSP icons on the stock theme, pretty cool now!
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I don't know how to edit them, for me uninstall is the only option :-/
SteadyDisorder said:
I don't know how to edit them, for me uninstall is the only option :-/
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You have to long press over 1 icon only untill the Little brush image appear on the top right of the icon.
danywalkert said:
You have to long press over 1 icon only untill the Little brush image appear on the top right of the icon.
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It only works if you have the app drawer style :'(
SteadyDisorder said:
It only works if you have the app drawer style :'(
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Correct, why don't you use that instead?
How to apply icon pack? Because I have some supported by LG Home but when I click apply it turns on the screen selection.