November 30 EDIT: This was written for Developers Preview. Probably much will apply to later releases, but it needs updating.
Here's a place to discuss Lollipop, unrelated to doing the update. (Bibikalka's how-to-update thread is here.)
Got Lollipop? What's your take on speed/stability/UI? Got a favorite tip or workaround--or just want to compare notes? Me, too. I'm posting here!
For people trying to decide about upgrading, here's my quick take:
Speed (subjective, depends on use) I don't use Fire for gaming. To me, speed seems same as 4.5.4
Stability (EDIT day 12): So far, just great. Hung it once with some cross-purpose Xposed modules, but it booted out no problem.
UI improvements: Lockscreen wallpaper; normal-looking launcher; add wallpaper/widgets/shortcuts to launcher; Lolli-style nav bar, notifications and recents (see attachments)
UI cons (for me): Can only add widgets to stock launcher (won't stick on custom), but stock has no Settings so gotta live with stock icons, persistent amazon.com search bar, 1-page dock, non-customizable status/nav bar, and more
EDIT day 7: People have already posted workarounds for some of these, as well as thoughts on speed and stability. I highly recommend installing Xposed; it's turning out to be very useful.
EDIT day 12: We have widgets! (post #34) Try converting custom launcher to system app. Works for Nova, anyway
EDIT Aug 16: Kindle Reader is broken. You can access books through Bookstore app or offline with hacked app. (post #37)
EDIT Aug 22, OS 5.2.2: Sure, Play Store is broken --fortunately, HDXposed module makes it work--but Books and other Amazon apps are fixed. See @meganoahj posts here
Random thoughts:
- What's with the Developer Preview not having developer options? (EDIT! Oh, heck, it's there! Just multi-tap the serial number, like since forever!)
- Expanded external market link choices! Haha! They include: Ask, go to appstore, don't go to appstore. "Don't go" just means do nothing; still need to block appstore to make in-app links open Play Store.
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1 - pull-down notifications on lockscreen
2 - stock launcher w/clock widget
3 - Nova w/transparent nav bar/status bar (no widgets!)
transparent nav bar and widgets
Do you have translucent navbar/status bar on stock lollipop launcher? (I could swear I did until I set something in Nova and rebooted. Now they're both 100% black on stock.) Also, anyone found a way to get widgets on a custom launcher? Thanks!
Hey is there any chance you can see if hangouts will push notifications on lollipop update? I don't receive notifications until the app is open on 4.5.4 thanks!
I pm'd you.
EDIT: No, Hangouts didn't notify. Gmail & G+ do, xda sometimes. FB, idk. What's the deal?!
I have to toggle WiFi to get it to connect sometimes. Do we loose root after factory reset?
Stability seems rock solid, speed is the same. I disable as many Amazon apps as I can. Running Xposed w/ GB and a few others, works flawlessly (for the most part). I've had trouble getting Viper audio working, though.
IMO it's a decent update, worth daily use.
pcrhckyman said:
Stability seems rock solid, speed is the same. I disable as many Amazon apps as I can. Running Xposed w/ GB and a few others, works flawlessly (for the most part). I've had trouble getting Viper audio working, though.
IMO it's a decent update, worth daily use.
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Which version of exposed are you running?
Edit: Oh, found siegesoldier's post in the other thread. Looking forward to trying out Gravity Box on this!
pcrhckyman said:
Stability seems rock solid, speed is the same. I disable as many Amazon apps as I can. Running Xposed w/ GB and a few others, works flawlessly (for the most part). I've had trouble getting Viper audio working, though.
IMO it's a decent update, worth daily use.
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So this let's you have google search instead of Amazon search? I might get in on this. I don't xposed before, is it necessary to using this? What do you use it for?
argrr101 said:
Which version of exposed are you running?
Edit: Oh, found siegesoldier's post in the other thread. Looking forward to trying out Gravity Box on this!
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YMMV with GravityBox, but I think it's better suited for Lollipop on this device... Amazon seems to have made less modifications to Android this time, making it possible to modify multitasking and the navbar, which was never possible with KK.
dardack said:
So this let's you have google search instead of Amazon search? I might get in on this. I don't xposed before, is it necessary to using this? What do you use it for?
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Yep, though all I did was disable the "Unified Search" apk. After installing Google Search, setting it to default and a reboot, it seems to have replaced it everywhere.
pcrhckyman said:
Stability seems rock solid, speed is the same. I disable as many Amazon apps as I can. Running Xposed w/ GB and a few others, works flawlessly (for the most part). I've had trouble getting Viper audio working, though.
IMO it's a decent update, worth daily use.
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Wich launcher is this?
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Wich launcher is this?
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Apex Launcher
Replace or delete Amazon.com search bar
Thanks @pcrhckyman for this! I've added a small variation. (Note: The "Unified Search" app is com.amazon.kindle.unifiedSearch)
To replace with Google search bar:
pcrhckyman said:
. . . all I did was disable the "Unified Search" apk. After installing Google Search, setting it to default and a reboot, it seems to have replaced it everywhere.
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To delete:
Just disable the Unified Search app. If the bar turns white and doesn't disappear, reboot. FWIW, the stock browser actually uses Google search engine now, not Bing.
Everything running fine, feels just as fast as 4.5.3 as least. I haven't had any bugs of fcs yet! Running Nova Launcher and xposed (some tweaks with gravity box but that's it). Worth mentioning some things in gravity box don't work, for example I can't get expanded desktop or get rid of the navigation bar.
cerice74 said:
Hey is there any chance you can see if hangouts will push notifications on lollipop update? I don't receive notifications until the app is open on 4.5.4 thanks!
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Push notifications aren't working for me at all since updating to Lollipop. Has anyone been able to get them to work?
argrr101 said:
Everything running fine, feels just as fast as 4.5.3 as least. I haven't had any bugs of fcs yet! Running Nova Launcher and xposed (some tweaks with gravity box but that's it). Worth mentioning some things in gravity box don't work, for example I can't get expanded desktop or get rid of the navigation bar.
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I'm using "Force Immersive Mode" module for expanded desktop. It's per-app and I use it on (stock) launcher. Also enabled translucent decor in GB. It works on both bars in launcher (nice look, I think) but only on status bar in some apps. (You know, Nova had its own expanded desktop option, which seems to have gone missing, kinda like widgets. You can't get widgets on Nova, right?)
Try nav bar tweaks in GB again. I definitely was able to disable nav bar (lol, good thing I had pie controls on!) Also, nav bar height is working.
Working smooth
No problem for me either.
Everything seems stable, no bugs.
thanks a lot.
DoLooper said:
I'm using "Force Immersive Mode" module for expanded desktop. It's per-app and I use it on (stock) launcher. Also enabled translucent decor in GB. It works on both bars in launcher (nice look, I think) but only on status bar in some apps. (You know, Nova had its own expanded desktop option, which seems to have gone missing, kinda like widgets. You can't get widgets on Nova, right?)
Try nav bar tweaks in GB again. I definitely was able to disable nav bar (lol, good thing I had pie controls on!) Also, nav bar height is working.
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Ahh got rid of the nav bar, thanks!
And yeah, no widgets on Nova
Anyone able to login on SnapChat? I get an problem connecting to server every time I try
Am I going to have to revert to 4.5.3 to gain root or is there a way to gain it in the developer's build? I'm really new to using ADB and worried about screwing something up.
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ROMAddiction said:
Am I going to have to revert to 4.5.3 to gain root or is there a way to gain it in the developer's build? I'm really new to using ADB and worried about screwing something up.
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Perhaps, try the latest KingRoot, see what it does?
Otherwise there is no known way to get root from within 5.2.0 You need to have root and then install 5.2.0 while keeping root.
Related
I know certain ROMs come with extended desktop/pie controls but is there a flashable mod anywhere with that feature? If so, can something like that be ported to the Nexus 10 for use on the Project Flaming Monkey ROM? I wish PFM and ParanoidAndroid merged: that ROM would be perfect.
Try this. I've been using it on my N10 for a couple of weeks & it works fine. I haven't tried a custom ROM yet so not sure how it compares to the pie controls in those. The developer says he'll be adding more functionality soon. He also made it available free to xda members here. It's a couple bucks in the Play Store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454531
AJ Bryant said:
I know certain ROMs come with extended desktop/pie controls but is there a flashable mod anywhere with that feature? If so, can something like that be ported to the Nexus 10 for use on the Project Flaming Monkey ROM? I wish PFM and ParanoidAndroid merged: that ROM would be perfect.
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I'm using Purity ROM with Trinity Kernel. (see my signature for links). Flash the free LMT zip which has adds PIE plus more desktop extensions. I also bought Smart Statusbar+ for an auto hide statusbar.
LMT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Smart Statusbar: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiumiu.ca.statusbar.free&hl=en
An alternative is Full!screen which I used to use on rooted stock along with LMT.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen&hl=en
Have fun.
I've used LMT in the past, when I've tried other ROMs. I always find myself back using AOKP ribbons. For whatever reason I dig it. LMT has a ton of functionality though. Also, if you use nova launcher, it can hide the status bar. I like to hide my status bar and the nav bar and use the bottom ribbon for nav controls.
I use Full!Screen and like it very much.
I just wish it wouldn't constantly pop up screen notifications saying that it was granted super user privileges, even when it's not in use.
Patterson said:
I use Full!Screen and like it very much.
I just wish it wouldn't constantly pop up screen notifications saying that it was granted super user privileges, even when it's not in use.
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I think you turn that off in SuperSU or what ever you are using. That was not an issue when I used full!screen.
3DSammy said:
I think you turn that off in SuperSU or what ever you are using. That was not an issue when I used full!screen.
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Thank you!
I had no idea what SuperSU could do until you mentioned this.
Hi there, I wasn't able to find an answer to this and didn't want to hijack the "GEL coming to all 4.1+ devices?" thread under General..
When I first upgraded my Nexus 7 (2012, WiFi) tablet to KitKat and installed the GEL/latest Google Search - I had the transparent navigation bar AND status bar. However today I noticed the navigation bar at the bottom is no longer transparent, while the status bar at the top still is.
The only thing I can think of that I've changed is I've rooted my tablet with the latest SuperSU. Anyone have some ideas? Once I get home tonight I'll try unrooting it and see if that fixes it, but that seems rather odd it would break that.
Curious if anyone else has noticed this or knows of a fix? Thank you.
Install the GEL launcher again (just the launcher) and you will get it, it'll only be transparent on the homescreen though.
And unless you use Google Now a lot and perform A LOT of google searches, GEL is completely useless if you ask me.
issak42 said:
Install the GEL launcher again (just the launcher) and you will get it, it'll only be transparent on the homescreen though.
And unless you use Google Now a lot and perform A LOT of google searches, GEL is completely useless if you ask me.
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I will try that out when I get home tonight - makes sense.
Agreed on the Launcher on all accounts - but I actually do use Now quite a bit, and love the voice capabilities. And the transparency is oh so purty :victory: Definitely not for everyone, I can see why Google hasn't pushed it out yet. My only beef is the missing Play store button at the top right corner of the app list
There is the launcher extracted from Nexus 5
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...once-you-get-your-kitkat-update-apk-download/
All g3 owners would like a page just for tweaks, can be kernl,apps,etc.Post here so we can share
Install Nova launcher or similar. Never use the LG launcher again. 90% of lag issues solved. I had to do a factory reset yesterday and the few minutes I spent on the stock launcher while preparing to restore apps with Titanium made me feel murderous.
Ya always use nova its golden,I also use android tweaker,g3 tweakbox, set CPU which seem to help..Any personal tweaks you found that work well
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Tweakbox is a must, I prefer action launcher as I'm not a fan of the iPhone style app draw. Also makes the phone easy to use one handed. Last but not least I reduce the DPI to 560 so I get more content per screen
Yes I have DPI at 570 love it
1. Nova launcher with fast animations and fast scroll speed.
2. You need this in order for step 3 to work. Install SElinuxmodechanger from the play store and set it to permissive.
3. In system tuner go to system mgr/one-click and turn on boot for app optimizations and reduce device lags.
4. When you boot up your phone the first time my phone got locked on the home screen and I couldn't launch any of the apps so I rebooted again and now I am using it for awhile and it is very smooth and responsive.
Eyalkn said:
1. Nova launcher with fast animations and fast scroll speed.
2. You need this in order for step 3 to work. Install SElinuxmodechanger from the play store and set it to permissive.
3. In system tuner go to system mgr/one-click and turn on boot for app optimizations and reduce device lags.
4. When you boot up your phone the first time my phone got locked on the home screen and I couldn't launch any of the apps so I rebooted again and now I am using it for awhile and it is very smooth and responsive.
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Nice I have all those but but system tuner will give it a go thank u
My At&t G3 setup
short version of my setup below
Nova Launcher
A customized Zooper Widget (both on my home & lock screen)
A mod/hack I found on youtube to have HotSpot enabled
Towelroot used to enable root
Xposed with G3 TweakBox
G3 TweakBox I enable:
Bigger Caller Picture,
Hide Battery Full Notification
Disable Safety Headset Volume
Skip Tracks With Volume Keys
Carrier Text Visibilty (Hidden)
Other then that I just disabled a few apps (bloatware)
Upate new xposed module installed
This weekend I wanted to test the NFC paypass option but since my phone is rooted softcard app says wont work with root and did not open at all. I searched the web and found RootCloak an Xposed Module. Once I installed that and followed the directions by adding it to the list within the RootCloak app it opened up just fine. So the SoftCard app works just fine on a rooted phone with the RootCloak module installed. Also I opened Google wallet which opened and worked just fine no problem at all. ALSO forgot to mention I installed the Swype keyboard been using it since my old S2
digitaldroid said:
short version of my setup below
Nova Launcher
A customized Zooper Widget (both on my home & lock screen)
A mod/hack I found on youtube to have HotSpot enabled
Towelroot used to enable root
Xposed with G3 TweakBox
G3 TweakBox I enable:
Bigger Caller Picture,
Hide Battery Full Notification
Disable Safety Headset Volume
Skip Tracks With Volume Keys
Carrier Text Visibilty (Hidden)
Other then that I just disabled a few apps (bloatware)
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Good stuff guys, I know this will help new users too
out of all the tweaks i've read in lg g3 forum - intl,at&t,tmo,verizon that have the most noticeable effect in removing lag and giving longer battery life are:
1. uninstall mc afee
2. freeze google play services and google services framework.
3. if anyone can give their experience regarding nlpunbounce? tia.
radeonxt said:
out of all the tweaks i've read in lg g3 forum - intl,at&t,tmo,verizon that have the most noticeable effect in removing lag and giving longer battery life are:
1. uninstall mc afee
2. freeze google play services and google services framework.
3. if anyone can give their experience regarding nlpunbounce? tia.
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Hmm freeze google play services, have not done that..Sounds like it could cause issues?
dabug123 said:
Hmm freeze google play services, have not done that..Sounds like it could cause issues?
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It can be safely disabled, but doing so will mean that you can't use the play store and any other gapps that depends on play services.
4ndroid99 said:
It can be safely disabled, but doing so will mean that you can't use the play store and any other gapps that depends on play services.
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I think greenify would be a better idea,don't you.I use gapps way to much.
Here is my setup at the moment:
Google Now Launcher + Xposed GEL Settings module - I've grown to love the Google Now Launcher with the Google Now integration so much that I'm just not happy with any other launcher. This Xposed module is a must have for those who wish to have most of the customizability of other launchers while using this launcher.
Greenify + Greeniy Xposed module enabled - Needless to say, possibly the best auto-hibernate-app utility out there. Helps with battery performance a lot.
SDMaid Pro (ROOT app) - Has a bunch of really useful utilities for cleaning duplicate files and maintaining the SD card in a clean state.
ROM Toolbox Pro - Used to be really useful in my old days of HTC Desire HD, customization features work well with CM ROMs. For now I use it occasionally for the many built-in apps including a terminal emulator, root browser, startup manager, build.prop editor among some others. Useful apps to have in one place.
Tasker - Needs no description. The most powerful automation tool ever! I use it to automatically change my wifi, data, sound & brightness settings based on whether I'm at work, home, sleeping or reading something on my phone.
G3 Tweaksbox - Thank god for Tweaksbox & root. With the unlocked bootloader I would've grown pretty frustrated if not for this. Currently using the Tweaksbox for UI Themes, Nav Bar color, Bigger caller picture, battery notification tweaks (especially that annoying wireless charging notification), etc. One of the most useful features I find is the Misc. Tweaks > "Enable Knock Off on Nav Bar" - This allows to knock off the phone by just tapping on the nav bar instead of all the way up at the status bar when using a non-stock launcher like I do. Also helpful is the feature to change the default messaging app color(hate the yellow!) found under "Message Tweaks > Theme color".
Network Speed Indicator (Xposed Module) - I like to monitor the network speeds when using the phone and for the time being when there is no support for this feature in Tweaksbox, this little Xposed module comes handy. Offers some customization as well!
Unicon (App/Xposed Mopdule) - Another must-have on any rooted phone that I have. Allows the use of icon packs on any launcher including the Google Now Launcher that I use. Changes the icon system wide. Great app!
You-tube AdAway (Xposed Module) - Gets rid of the annoying ads that popup now and again while playing vids on YouTube.
AppSettings (Xposed Module) - Allows changing per-app DPI for when you change you phone DPI and some apps get messed up.
I guess the above classify as tweaks, but while we're here, here are some apps that make my life a bit easier:
Talon for Twitter - UI customization, In-app browser + video. Used to use Falcon Pro but this one is equally good if not better with multitude of theme options
Unclouded - Keep tabs on your cloud storage accounts in one place. Useful.
Zooper Widget - Must have for theme & UI customization fanatics.
Sidebar / Switchr - Both from the same dev, both offer options to switch between apps from any screen. I used Sidebar before, Switchr offers much more now. Both are worth a try.
LinkBubble - Really really useful for surfing various links from say, your twitter feed. Loads links is a small bubble while you continue to do whatever you're doing. It's one of those you-don't-know-what-you're-missing-till-you've used-it features.
VSCO Cam - Really great alternative to the stock camera app. Offers much more editing features.
HeadsUp - If you've been missing heads-up notifications from CM/PA ROMs(like me) this is a nifty little app that brings over the functionality.
There. Most of them are probably well-known & that was a long post, but I hope it helps someone to find something new and/or useful
if4ct0r said:
Here is my setup at the moment:
Google Now Launcher + Xposed GEL Settings module - I've grown to love the Google Now Launcher with the Google Now integration so much that I'm just not happy with any other launcher. This Xposed module is a must have for those who wish to have most of the customizability of other launchers while using this launcher.
Greenify + Greeniy Xposed module enabled - Needless to say, possibly the best auto-hibernate-app utility out there. Helps with battery performance a lot.
SDMaid Pro (ROOT app) - Has a bunch of really useful utilities for cleaning duplicate files and maintaining the SD card in a clean state.
ROM Toolbox Pro - Used to be really useful in my old days of HTC Desire HD, customization features work well with CM ROMs. For now I use it occasionally for the many built-in apps including a terminal emulator, root browser, startup manager, build.prop editor among some others. Useful apps to have in one place.
Tasker - Needs no description. The most powerful automation tool ever! I use it to automatically change my wifi, data, sound & brightness settings based on whether I'm at work, home, sleeping or reading something on my phone.
G3 Tweaksbox - Thank god for Tweaksbox & root. With the unlocked bootloader I would've grown pretty frustrated if not for this. Currently using the Tweaksbox for UI Themes, Nav Bar color, Bigger caller picture, battery notification tweaks (especially that annoying wireless charging notification), etc. One of the most useful features I find is the Misc. Tweaks > "Enable Knock Off on Nav Bar" - This allows to knock off the phone by just tapping on the nav bar instead of all the way up at the status bar when using a non-stock launcher like I do. Also helpful is the feature to change the default messaging app color(hate the yellow!) found under "Message Tweaks > Theme color".
Network Speed Indicator (Xposed Module) - I like to monitor the network speeds when using the phone and for the time being when there is no support for this feature in Tweaksbox, this little Xposed module comes handy. Offers some customization as well!
Unicon (App/Xposed Mopdule) - Another must-have on any rooted phone that I have. Allows the use of icon packs on any launcher including the Google Now Launcher that I use. Changes the icon system wide. Great app!
You-tube AdAway (Xposed Module) - Gets rid of the annoying ads that popup now and again while playing vids on YouTube.
AppSettings (Xposed Module) - Allows changing per-app DPI for when you change you phone DPI and some apps get messed up.
I guess the above classify as tweaks, but while we're here, here are some apps that make my life a bit easier:
Talon for Twitter - UI customization, In-app browser + video. Used to use Falcon Pro but this one is equally good if not better with multitude of theme options
Unclouded - Keep tabs on your cloud storage accounts in one place. Useful.
Zooper Widget - Must have for theme & UI customization fanatics.
Sidebar / Switchr - Both from the same dev, both offer options to switch between apps from any screen. I used Sidebar before, Switchr offers much more now. Both are worth a try.
LinkBubble - Really really useful for surfing various links from say, your twitter feed. Loads links is a small bubble while you continue to do whatever you're doing. It's one of those you-don't-know-what-you're-missing-till-you've used-it features.
VSCO Cam - Really great alternative to the stock camera app. Offers much more editing features.
HeadsUp - If you've been missing heads-up notifications from CM/PA ROMs(like me) this is a nifty little app that brings over the functionality.
There. Most of them are probably well-known & that was a long post, but I hope it helps someone to find something new and/or useful
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Great write
up man exactly what I'm looking for to help the new guy
4ndroid99 said:
It can be safely disabled, but doing so will mean that you can't use the play store and any other gapps that depends on play services.
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Which is almost every Google app these days. Only disable Play Services if you don't want to use any Google apps.
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3. In system tuner go to system mgr/one-click and turn on boot for app optimizations and reduce device lags.
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What does this do, exactly?
meyerweb said:
Which is almost every Google app these days. Only disable Play Services if you don't want to use any Google apps.
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What does this do, exactly?
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App optimizations: boost app loading, optimize databases, clear caches, clear clipboard.
Reduce device lags: increased responsiveness, eliminate some lags.
I don't know what each one does exactly what but I know that by switching both on I have entropy on and fs trimmer on.
dabug123 said:
Hmm freeze google play services, have not done that..Sounds like it could cause issues?
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With Android Tuner, desactivate only some questionable services in Google Play Services :
- location reporting
- ads
- analytics
Eyalkn said:
App optimizations: boost app loading, optimize databases, clear caches, clear clipboard.
Reduce device lags: increased responsiveness, eliminate some lags.
I don't know what each one does exactly what but I know that by switching both on I have entropy on and fs trimmer on.
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Thanks. I'll have to look at these more closely.
Since i use play store and so only once a week, I just freeze it with titanium backup an d defrost it when I need it. Indeed improves battery life.
Not to forget to change and delete the default lg keyboard.
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Confirmed by a super moderator from the Xiaomi forums: http://en.miui.com/thread-448595-1-1.html
The Mi Mix is prioritized second after the Mi5!
I'll see it when I believe it. LOL
until there is MIUI xposed i'll never update. there is just no way for me to get rid of xposed at this point i rely on too many modules.
knives of ice said:
until there is MIUI xposed i'll never update. there is just no way for me to get rid of xposed at this point i rely on too many modules.
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Same, out of interest, what modules are you running?
I am running xMIUI, greenify, minminguard, YouTube ad away.
any even vague ETA on it? i miss nougat from my S7E lol
That are great News. Thx for Sharing!
wu5262 said:
Same, out of interest, what modules are you running?
I am running xMIUI, greenify, minminguard, YouTube ad away.
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i hide my navbar and Stausbar so i rely on
Chromepie - enables pie settings in chrome, the shortcut to bookmarks is really helpful
Force Immersive Mode - to make all apps fullscreen and hide statusbar
App Settings - to give some apps tablet like settings with the bigger screen
Gmail theme Engine - gives my gmail a dark theme
MIUI 8 Tweaks - i prefer it over xMIUI has more options though i have both
MIUI Permissions Remover
No Device Check - disable device compatibility check
No Lock Home - for some reason this doesnt work on MIUI but i hope it gets fixed
OK google for 3rd party activities - i only want OK google to be on with certain apps not everthing
Secure Settings - i use this with tasker
Swype Row - add a numbers row to swype
Swype Tweaks - different tweaks for swype
Xnotifications - this is awesome as it puts a mark as read button in gmail
Youtube Adaway - block youtube ads
Youtube Backround Playback - this with adaway essentially gives you youtube red
rjwdon said:
any even vague ETA on it? i miss nougat from my S7E lol
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The most detail they gave is that they will prioritize pushing this update right after the Mi5 receives Nougat.
knives of ice said:
i hide my navbar and Stausbar so i rely on
Chromepie - enables pie settings in chrome, the shortcut to bookmarks is really helpful
Force Immersive Mode - to make all apps fullscreen and hide statusbar
App Settings - to give some apps tablet like settings with the bigger screen
Gmail theme Engine - gives my gmail a dark theme
MIUI 8 Tweaks - i prefer it over xMIUI has more options though i have both
MIUI Permissions Remover
No Device Check - disable device compatibility check
No Lock Home - for some reason this doesnt work on MIUI but i hope it gets fixed
OK google for 3rd party activities - i only want OK google to be on with certain apps not everthing
Secure Settings - i use this with tasker
Swype Row - add a numbers row to swype
Swype Tweaks - different tweaks for swype
Xnotifications - this is awesome as it puts a mark as read button in gmail
Youtube Adaway - block youtube ads
Youtube Backround Playback - this with adaway essentially gives you youtube red
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Thanks for the list! I am now using Force Immersive Mode, and it's fantastic! Tried Gmail theme engine but didn't like it, animation with dark background seems off a bit. No Lock Home also didn't work for me.
wu5262 said:
No Lock Home also didn't work for me.
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Miui 8 Tweaks Module can do the same, Found it after No lock didnt work for me either.
shangostar said:
Miui 8 Tweaks Module can do the same, Found it after No lock didnt work for me either.
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It is good alternative I'm using it as well but not as many features I used the cell tower unlock frequently with my app radio and tasker and I miss that
xNiNELiVES said:
Confirmed by a super moderator from the Xiaomi forums: http://en.miui.com/thread-448595-1-1.html
The Mi Mix is prioritized second after the Mi5!
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http://en.miui.com/thread-448883-1-1.html
They are asking for testers to Mi Max / Prime currently for Nougat.
RMXO said:
http://en.miui.com/thread-448883-1-1.html
They are asking for testers to Mi Max / Prime currently for Nougat.
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yeah, for the max. but not for the mix.
i was in the beta team 2 years ago, then i stopped beta testing so they removed me from the beta team. i reapplied 2 days ago. they didn't approve me yet.
i hope i can help them for the bug hunt in miui 9 / nougat for the mi mix AND get the release earlier in the closed alpha
i'll report back if there's any news
Are there any news concerning Android 7? Just came from Google...
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I'm with you
knives of ice said:
until there is MIUI xposed i'll never update. there is just no way for me to get rid of xposed at this point i rely on too many modules.
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it won't matter how many features android 7 has if there is no xposed no update for too,
jaime4272 said:
it won't matter how many features android 7 has if there is no xposed no update for too,
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Same here, can't possibly imagine myself giving up xposed. The xMIUI module is simply too awesome!
No xposed, no party.
Mi MIX
7.4.6 Épic
knives of ice said:
i hide my navbar and Stausbar so i rely on
Chromepie - enables pie settings in chrome, the shortcut to bookmarks is really helpful
Force Immersive Mode - to make all apps fullscreen and hide statusbar
App Settings - to give some apps tablet like settings with the bigger screen
Gmail theme Engine - gives my gmail a dark theme
MIUI 8 Tweaks - i prefer it over xMIUI has more options though i have both
MIUI Permissions Remover
No Device Check - disable device compatibility check
No Lock Home - for some reason this doesnt work on MIUI but i hope it gets fixed
OK google for 3rd party activities - i only want OK google to be on with certain apps not everthing
Secure Settings - i use this with tasker
Swype Row - add a numbers row to swype
Swype Tweaks - different tweaks for swype
Xnotifications - this is awesome as it puts a mark as read button in gmail
Youtube Adaway - block youtube ads
Youtube Backround Playback - this with adaway essentially gives you youtube red
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Thanks for sharing all these module, I'm using the most and my favorite module is XPOSED EDGE!
Where is the MIUI 9 that people are talking about? Today, Xiaomi realesed the mi6 and I didnt see any link talking about the same.
I'm curious what you all have done to DP2 since getting it. I'm also curious what all CAN be done.
Mine so far:
Pixel Launcher Mods installed and am using different icons.
Viper 4 Android FX installed and working.
Rosemary font installed.
That's pretty much it. I don't know what else works.
On O I used Substratum with Swift Dark to theme the UI and some apps. I do REALLY miss the darker look of some apps. The white everywhere is stupid lame and I'm not a fan.
I also had Ambient Lockscreen Music installed on O, but I'm not sure if that works? I haven't seen and update for it, so, not going to try it yet.
So, let's hear it!
I'm enjoying stock for the time being. To me, the UI is different enough that it feels like a new theme.
Was having loads of trouble with LMT, but switched to Pie Controls in the app store. Wow, what UI enhancer!
No mods yet, just getting on with stock... for now.
Not a single mod. Usually just do the whole make the navigation bar hidden and swipe up to access it. Right now, the gestures are a nice change. Just wish they would hide the navigation bar themselves lol.
Mr Patchy Patch said:
Not a single mod. Usually just do the whole make the navigation bar hidden and swipe up to access it. Right now, the gestures are a nice change. Just wish they would hide the navigation bar themselves lol.
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I use system UI timer for that
doctorew said:
I use system UI timer for that
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But there's no system UI tuner is dp2
Mr Patchy Patch said:
But there's no system UI tuner is dp2
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There is a system UI tuner app in the place store, doesn't need root. Just some adb commands to set some permissions.Not seen any options to change the nav bar height though, just to hide it immersive mode (it reappears when you swipe up so not ideal).
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There is a system UI tuner app in the place store, doesn't need root. Just some adb commands to set some permissions.Not seen any options to change the nav bar height though, just to hide it immersive mode (it reappears when you swipe up so not ideal).
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That's what I already use. Layout manager. Adb command and nav bar is gone. I thought he meant a system UI tuner in dp2.
But I was explaining a little further up I haven't even done that adb command stuff in dp2. Just running pure stock as it comes.
I'm all stock as well except for still using Custom Navigation bar app to hide the new "pill" nav bar and back button.
gettinwicked said:
I'm curious what you all have done to DP2 since getting it. I'm also curious what all CAN be done.
Mine so far:
Pixel Launcher Mods installed and am using different icons.
Viper 4 Android FX installed and working.
Rosemary font installed.
That's pretty much it. I don't know what else works.
On O I used Substratum with Swift Dark to theme the UI and some apps. I do REALLY miss the darker look of some apps. The white everywhere is stupid lame and I'm not a fan.
I also had Ambient Lockscreen Music installed on O, but I'm not sure if that works? I haven't seen and update for it, so, not going to try it yet.
So, let's hear it!
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Which Viper have you installed that works with DP(x)?