Menu swap for recent apps - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it possible to change menu button to a recent app button on a i9505 value edition?
I'd like to stay stock, necessary to root?
Thanks
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Root and xposed.
Otherwise custom rom.
PS: the value edition is an I9515.

xposed on touchwiz is not recommended by it's creators. you'd at least also want a custom recovery and a nandroid backup and an xposed uninstaller zip in preparedness...
I use an app called bar launcher so that I can have certain apps always within reach in the notifications drop-down. one of the apps I have there is called recent apps which unsurprisingly launches recent apps. I take you want to avoid wearing out your home button...

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Cannot install non market app

I have some weird problem
I cannot press button install when trying to installing *any* apk file
video here:
http://db.tt/9bCd6rYL
In settings->security->install apk from unknow sources is checked
help me?
Are you running paranoid. If so you need to disable halo in order to install an app that way
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No
I have rooted phone, stock rom 4.2.2., stock recovery, stock kernel
this was happening to me before but after scrolling down-up through permissions i was able to tap INSTALL button
anyone?
Some apps will cause this, I had it when I had Screen Adjuster running, stopped it and I was able to install.
Specifically, any apps that you've given permission to draw over other apps can potentially cause what you're experiencing. E.g., screen filter and other floating apps.
kien and ohyeahar tnx for help, i solved it by uninstalling twilight
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.lux&hl=en
avoid this and you will have no problem

LG G2. I just rooted, what now?

So I just rooted using this tutorial on theunlockr
This is my first time rooting an android phone. I used to root the old iphones way back in 07 and 08 and it would put an app on homescreen to access apps.
I have no idea what to do now on the LG. Is there something else I download.
Where can I get apps?
What is this ROM Gummy stuff I keep reading about?
Thanks again
Rooting on Android is basically like getting 'administrator access'. Some applications require root access to perform certain functions. It doesn't really add a new 'app store' like Cydia. You can find applications in the form of .apk files and install them by copying them to your phone and running them (Google is your friend). You don't need root to actually install the application, but some apps require root access to function.
Some apps that need root access are Titanium Backup (for hiding/deleting un-installable apps like the AT&T/Verizon junk) or Xposed Framework. Xposed framework, along with the G2 Xposed app lets you tweak certain aspects of the UI - something that normally LG doesn't allow. You can change the Menu button to a Recent Apps button (more like stock Android) or remove the Volume/Brightness sliders from the Notification Slider since they take up a lot of visible space.
Alternatively, you can now follow the tutorial for installing TWRP recovery on your phone. TWRP is an enhanced recovery mode that will let you flash custom ROM's or other mods to your phone. It also has a handy backup function (commonly called a Nandroid backup) which basically saves an 'image' of your phone in its current state. This way if you screw up flashing a new ROM and end up on a blank screen with Android not loading, you can always boot into Recovery mode and restore the Nandroid backup to get your phone working again.
Flashing something through TWRP requires getting a zip file of the ROM/Mod, copying it your phone's storage and then booting into Recovery. From here you'll be able to flash the zip. You can find custom ROM's in the appropriate Android Development subforum. You can also find certain mods like the SplitWindow mod - which has been ported from another LG phone (and requires Root access). It basically lets you run two applications side-by-side in a split-screen view.
get exposed framework and add modules to change apps native dpi, change privacy options off apps.
Search on safe to delete bloatware and slim phone down.
but before all this nandroid plus backup efs everywhere.
if feeling daring, go custom roms and void warrantee even more
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Xposed for Lollipop 5.0.2 [Instruction/Caution/Compability list]

Xposed for Lollipop 5.0.2 [Instruction/Caution/Compability list]
NOTICE: Works Flawless on both cm12 and stock
SO COOOOOOL right?
Anyway if u got any logcats or issues?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118
Make sure u visit the official thread ^
special thanks to @gourav2009 who gave me hope and reported it to be working
also visit his thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/xposed-lollipop-t3030468
heres a YT vid by starkdroid:
Heres an xda.tv video on the details of lollipop:
Instructions:
- Download:
Xposed App : View attachment XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha1.apk
Xposed framework(zip) : View attachment xposed-arm-20150213b.zip
-Requirements:
Lollipop, custom recovery(eg- TWRP), root.
-Take a backup in twrp(Just in case)
-Flash the xposed framework zip thru twrp
-[IMPORTANT] Wipe cache and dalvik cache after flashing framework (Wipe data NOT required)
(if u dont do the above steps u will face storage issue and a huge lag)
-Reboot to system.
(reboot will take a long time especially the optimization of apps so dont be hasty and think of it to be a bootloop)
-The apps on sd card will be missing but dont worry.... it will appear in some time (15 to 30 minutes)
The modules people got working will be in the next post.
Working Modules
Personally Tested:
XinternalSD:
U can let apps think that ur extsd is intsd.... meaning? U can play as many huge games u want (As much as ur externalsd can hold)
Lollipop Power Menu
Gravitybox
Amplify
Tested by others:
Network speed indicator
Screenshot delay remover
Shortcut in app info
Minimum brightness
Physical button music control
Always correct!
AppOpsXposed
Dimensions Editor
Lollipop Power Menu
MaxLock
MinMinGuard
XinternalSD
Xposed GEL SEttings
Youtube AdAway
Tested by the rest of the xda:
(found here: http://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-modules-to-install-right-now-on-lollipop )
App Settings [Lollipop Alternative by rovo89] [1]:
This was by far one of my favorite Xposed modules back when I wasn’t running Lollipop, and certainly the one I missed the most. With this baby you can change DPI per app (which allows you to keep whatever DPI you want on the rest of the SystemUI), as well as the application’s font scale, immersive mode, RAM pinning, and insistent notifications for those that don’t want to miss their valentine’s texts (and lose their heads over it).
Xposed GEL Settings [1][2]:
For those fans of the “pure Google experience”, this module can let you further customize your Google Launcher by letting you hide the search bar or individual applications, change grid, icon and text sizes, remove labels and more. It doesn’t make it quite as flexible as Nova, but it’s definitely a good module to have for those that love the Google integration of their launcher, and the cleanness and optimization of it.
RootCloak [1]:
Some apps detect root and either prevent access or limit your features as a preemptive method for security. While it is understandable some might want to further fortify their application, us XDA tinkerers can be left out of services due to this. This module hides root for the apps you choose, simple as that. We can’t specifically tell you what to use this module for, but if you’ve had problems like this before, look no further.
Advanced Power Menu+ [1]: This module lets you customize the power menu of your phone to add or remove items in any order you want. There are extra reboot options (soft boot, recovery boot, bootloader), a screenshot option, a quick-dial to call whoever, some connection toggles and a handy flashlight. I always have advanced power menus on my phones, and an Xposed module alternative is much easier than flashing additional zip’s. If this doesn’t work for you, the new Lollipop Power Menu module might.
XToast [1]:
This was one of my favorites back then, as it lets you add the Toast notification’s app origin into the message box by adding the corresponding app’s icon. That in itself makes it useful, but you can also customize said icon and add the name, or change the toast style back to older versions. The duration, transparency and where it appears also can be chosen. Basically, toasts are at your control to make them more informative and personal. You won’t know how awesome it is until you try it!
Lollipop Notification Ticker [1]:
This one was meant to restore the ticker on the status bar that informed you of the contents of your latest notifications. It was made before Xposed for Lollipop came out, which was a daring move that worked… partially. According to reports, it breaks heads-up notifications alongside fixing the ticker. If you dislike those in the first place, though, you might want to give it a try.
Native Clip board [1]:
Copying and pasting on smartphones was never the most fluid thing, nor the most consistent. This module adds clip-board management straight to the text-selection menu, and it allows you to theme the new menu, black-list apps and further customize it. If you happen to be working on your phone because there’s a document you might need to edit on the bus, this will prove useful.
BootManager :
A must-have to those that want their device to be slim and efficient on boot. This module allows you to select which applications run when you power up your device, and those that don’t get allowed to do so usually stay dormant until you fire them up. If you’ve got a good amount of things that you don’t need right away but are hesitant to greenify, this can alleviate the dilemma of your user experience.
There are working like charm
saketh333 said:
There are working like charm
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U are welcome.. :highfive:
help
work on samsung note 4 lollipop 5.0.1 sm-n910f
trivjednom said:
work on samsung note 4 lollipop 5.0.1 sm-n910f
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Xposed don't work on samsung touchwiz rom's.
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Good topic, now i have xposed installed :fingers-crossed:
Thank ?
T3snake said:
Xposed for Lollipop 5.0.2 [Instruction/Caution/Compability list]
SO COOOOOOL right?
I dont know about cm12 but i have tested it on stock lollipop It works cooool.
Anyway if u got any logcats or issues?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118
Make sure u visit the official thread ^
special thanks to @gourav2009 who gave me hope and reported it to be working
also visit his thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/xposed-lollipop-t3030468
Heres an xda.tv video on the details of lollipop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCSxBYELMys
Instructions:
- Download:
Xposed App : View attachment 3170063
Xposed framework(zip) : View attachment 3170064
-Requirements:
Lollipop, custom recovery(eg- TWRP), root.
-Take a backup in twrp(Just in case)
-Flash the xposed framework zip thru twrp
-[IMPORTANT] Wipe cache and dalvik cache after flashing framework (Wipe data NOT required)
(if u dont do the above steps u will face storage issue and a huge lag)
-Reboot to system.
(reboot will take a long time especially the optimization of apps so dont be hasty and think of it to be a bootloop)
-The apps on sd card will be missing but dont worry.... it will appear in some time (15 to 30 minutes)
The modules people got working will be in the next post.
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I followed all steps correctly. I have a Moto E XT1022 running Android 5.0.2. I first installed apk and then went to twrp to falsh the zip file. It flashed without any problem. Then I wiped the Cache and Dalvik-Cache. Then I rebooted my phone to system but it didn't. It was stuck at the bootloader unlocked warning. I am able to go to bootloader and to the recovery but I am unable to boot into the system. Please help.
Harsh862 said:
I followed all steps correctly. I have a Moto E XT1022 running Android 5.0.2. I first installed apk and then went to twrp to falsh the zip file. It flashed without any problem. Then I wiped the Cache and Dalvik-Cache. Then I rebooted my phone to system but it didn't. It was stuck at the bootloader unlocked warning. I am able to go to bootloader and to the recovery but I am unable to boot into the system. Please help.
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Did u take a backup?
If u didnt download a lollipop rom (twrp flashable) and flash it...
Maybe u wiped ur system by mistake...
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T3snake said:
Did u take a backup?
If u didnt download a lollipop rom (twrp flashable) and flash it...
Maybe u wiped ur system by mistake...
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No I hadn't taken a backup and lollipop rom wasn't flashing. What I did was downgrade it to 4.4.4 and then updated it to 5.0.2 and then rooted it!! I guess I had to pay for not taking a backup!!! Anyway, thanks for your help.
How to uninstall Xposed because uninstall option is not showing up in the app ?
rkmiks said:
How to uninstall Xposed because uninstall option is not showing up in the app ?
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Uninstall zip hasnt been made yet .... meaning u restore a backup or flash the rom again (u can use titanium to backup apps)
T3snake said:
Uninstall zip hasnt been made yet .... meaning u restore a backup or flash the rom again (u can use titanium to backup apps)
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Thanks . Actually I was looking for a different answer. I know that the only method to uninstall is to flash ROM again , but I thought probably I was missing something. Anyway Thanks a lot.
And you can also add APM+( Advanced power menu+) to the list of working modules.
Working -
Network speed indicator
Screenshot delay remover
Shortcut in app info
Minimum brightness
Physical button music control
Working
Always correct!
AppOpsXposed
Dimensions Editor
Netwokr Speed indicator
Lollipop Power Menu
MaxLock
MinMinGuard
XinternalSD
Xposed GEL SEttings
Youtube AdAway
brundark said:
Working
Always correct!
AppOpsXposed
Dimensions Editor
Netwokr Speed indicator
Lollipop Power Menu
MaxLock
MinMinGuard
XinternalSD
Xposed GEL SEttings
Youtube AdAway
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Can u explain how appops xposed worked for u. I am not able to get it working.
dhruvmu said:
Can u explain how appops xposed worked for u. I am not able to get it working.
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U may need to set selinux to permissive mide check out the youtube link in op
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How to uninstall?
ivan290 said:
How to uninstall?
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There isnt a way now except recovering a backup u made in lollipop.....
Just recover the system partition and ur apps will be intact
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T3snake said:
There isnt a way now except recovering a backup u made in lollipop.....
Just recover the system partition and ur apps will be intact
Sent from my XT1022 using Tapatalk
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I forgot to do a backup, yes, i'm stupid...
Have you got a system backup for lollipop? Brazilian if its possible!

Really Useful Xposed Modules, mod and apps to get the most out of rooted fire TVs

Hey all,
I'm trying to figure out which xposed modules, mods and apps are the most useful ones for the rooted fire TVs and compile a list.
What I can recommend so far:
"Xposed Additions Pro"
to customize the keys of the remote control (longpress, double press, triple press shortcuts)
Adaway
No more annoying ads in youtube, twitch and other apps
Mozilla Firefox + Adblock Plus + Adobe Flash Player
Web-Browsing on Fire TV (only good with Mouse + Keyboard)
MarketHelper
spoof what device the firetv is to actually download apps through play store (usually says that apps are not compatible on 90% of the apps, to me)
AudioGlow
Nice AudioVisualizer of whatever audio is playing in the background (tuneinradio, mp3-player, kodi.. etc) - unfortunately a bit laggy or rather not on point with the audio.
Holo Themer (Xposed Module)
Open apps that do not seem to open on the FireTV (like SuperSu) - set the theme to "Material Dark" and they will open.
WARNING: Can cause bootloops. Use Version 3.0 as well.
harlekinade said:
I hold a grudge against the Fire TV community for basically making posts like this one a one in a million find on this subforum - and the whole "I think, I've read, It worked for me, who can help me" culture that comes with it.
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I feel ya.... =)
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Havent tried it myself yet but since Xposed App Settings keeps closing when you actually try to edit app settings (like to change DPI) I did some research and apparently you can get the dpi changing behaviour with tasker. Have it run a shell command "am set-density xxx" when an app starts and closes iirc. I would like to change the dpi setting of firefox for example... used to do it on my phone with xposed app settings but that damn thing wont work on fire tv.
Some other "activities" like this also keep closing - maybe we can together find out whats the cause and fix it. For example there is "supersu" which cant be opened - at least in the latest versions.. ive read that 1.x does work. And titanium Backup wont do batch commands and/or let you edit its settings.. really lame =/
FireTVs android is gimped down somewhat unfortunately..
ADD: also no recent apps overview available =( .. tried to set it up with xposed additions but wouldnt do anything .. but switching between the 2 recent apps does actually work. Put that on long-press menu button + long press play starts youtube.
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Also (this needs more testing) there is a system app called com.amazon.videoads.xxx or something. Disabling that seems to disable the annoying prime ads which is played before stuff when you watch amazon prime. (WTF you put ads up anyway for prime for those that already have prime?! i dont get that..so annoying - yea i hate ads because i'm immune to them anyway)
argh idk how about you but trying out xposed modules to see if they work on the fire tv is really annoying - my damn thing keeps goin into bootloops quite often. Most of the times clearing dalvik cache helps but sometimes ill have to disable xposed, boot, uninstall xposed installer, install xposed in recovery, reboot, install xposed installer, disable all xposed modules.. reboot one more time and then reenable the xposed modules. Need to figure out a better way for this.
ADD: I installed supersu as user app (first removed the supersu system app off course) but it still cant be opened. So its not a "system app" problem. Older versions do seem to open, but they want you to "update" the supersu binary, which I didnt want to try yet hehe.
ADD2: Any idea how to disable the notification of supersu and make the delay longer? When i try to edit the supersu.cfg (in /data/data/) it just overwrites itself after saving.. ?!
ADD3: Figured out how to "edit" the supersu.cfg ... copy it to /data/local/tmp and edit it there, then go to recovery and overwrite the original with the modified version with the file manager (those supersu notifications lag out often so I prefer to have em disabled..)
harlekinade said:
@supersuCan the update prompt be ignored?
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nope unfortunately not.. and the settings did overwrite itself again also.. so editing supersu.cfg doesnt help=/
harlekinade said:
Paragon NTFS (free)
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have you also tried stickmount from chainfire? Wondering which one is better.
Another recommendation (regarding the DPI):
Tasker (+App Factory)
I created two apps with the tasker app factory for my fire TV to change the DPI when they are opened.
The shell command to use is actually "wm density xxx" where xxx is the dpi u want.
What I did is create one with 240 dpi and one with 320 dpi (default) and set them to long press back/forward buttons. This way I can change between 240 and 320 dpi with those buttons.
What you can also do is to set up tasker contexts for certain apps to change the DPI on launch. For Firefox for example 240 dpi is muuuch better and FireStarter also is cooler with 240 dpi (maybe even less.. it will downsize the fonts which you cant do with the FireStarter settings).
With a more complex script you could probably just increase/decrease dpi in steps. (if you run "wm density" without a dpi, it will return the physical dpi and if its changed the overwritten dpi.. when you parse that number one could just add/substract to make an universal dpi increaser/decreaser)
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Gonna play around with supersu versions now and then tell you which is the latest that runs.
ADD: Seems like 2.02 or 2.12 (beta) is the latetest supersu that opens - but unfortunately the su binary is not compatible it seems. When I got myself the accoring zip and flashed it through twrp the app would open but say that there is no su binary ... *grmpf*
figured out a way to start supersu and also xposed app settings! but apparently nobody is interested.. ill tell ya by pm if you want i guess..
but goddammit this damn fire tv bootloops again just after applying some app setzings... dalvik cache gets fked up so easy..
stickmount is also able to mount exfat - but automounting is a bit messed up it seems.
Xposed Additions also breaks the voice search it seems. (or some other module)
But maybe this can be fine tuned somehow..
A bit disappointed that nobody except us 2 actually joins in - but this is how xda is nowadays i guess..
Anyway: To actually open supersu and xposed app settings you will have to install "Holo Themer" Xposed module and activate "material design" for the app that you want to use.
It seems that the apps / activities that dont work are using some ui elements that are not available on the fire tv - but with holo themer it works.
Be aware though: My fire tv didnt boot through anymore after restart - which seems to be related to holo themer .. which i dont really understand yet.
i wish i could just use dalvik .. i bet these bootloops / hangs are all caused by that fkin art runtime. On my phone I still use jellybean on purpose lol.. much more modding freedom compared to this newer android versions.. garh
Getting some really strange behaviors:
Activate some xposed modules, reboot, everything works. Then without actually changing any settings in the modules or smth I reboot one more time, and fire tv stuck at boot logo.
WTF is that?! Not really deterministic to me.. =/..... it should either work or not work.
Sometimes clearing the "dalvik" cache helps to get it to boot again.. but then after another reboot its back to beeing stuck at boot logo. I wish I would understand wtf is causing this. The modules which do seem to cause those loops actually do work also.. at least until you reboot lol.. (like that holo themer example from above..)
I read now that the holo themer has problems with lollipop. Its weird it actually works - you activate the module, reboot and it works.. then you reboot again and you are stuck in bootloop.
Im currently trying to figure out how to prevent the bootloops and still use it. I guess you just temporarily activate it to edit settings of an app like supersu. then uninstall it afterwards. If you need it again you just install it again. If youre stuck in bootloop the easiest way to get into the system again is to delete the modules.list file in the /data/data/xxx/conf folder of the xposed installer. Then it will boot without any modules active one time. Sometimes a clear of dalvik cache is also necessary to fix bootloops caused by xposed modules.
Regarding the Holo Themer Bootloop:
In order to temporarily use holo themer to change settings of apps that crash/close otherwise here is what I figured out:
1. Install Holo Themer and turn it on in xposed installer (but DONT launch it yet!)
2. Reboot device so that the xposed module is active and then launch holo themer.
3. Edit the Theme of the apps that normally dont work to "Material Dark"
4. Open those apps and do your stuff.
5. Deinstall Holo Themer.
6. Reboot.
Unfortunately you cannot make apps like supersu permanently run correctly but at least you can edit the settings that way.
now things get really weird. Using holo themer version 3.0 I manage to boot up the fire tv with it still active .. although not every time. Like I had to restart it (unplug + replug) it 3 times and then it finally boot through. No clearing dalvik - nothing inbetween. Dont get it.. but at least its kinda workin now...
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ADD: Well it seems to be that only cold-booting works with holo themer installed. When I make a restart through settings the device bootloops, when I take out the wall plug and make a cold boot it does boot up..
Does the Adobe Flash Player comes with the sideloaded Firefox app?
Greetings by Idijt
Thanks for listing Xposed Additions. Allowed me to remap my home key after the latest update!
aleins4u said:
Thanks for listing Xposed Additions. Allowed me to remap my home key after the latest update!
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What FW where u on ? Where u able to remap it to AppStarter ? More info please.
Y314K said:
What FW where u on ? Where u able to remap it to AppStarter ? More info please.
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5.2.4.1. You can remap to any application with the pro version, I remapped to FiredTV. Testing today revealed that the voice search button no longer works when using Xposed Additions though.
You can also remap the home button with GravityBox (LP), but it only allows you to remap double-tap and long press of the home button. But I did remap that to FiredTV successfully as well.
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zroice said:
Hey all,
I'm trying to figure out which xposed modules, mods and apps are the most useful ones for the rooted fire TVs and compile a list.
What I can recommend so far:
"Xposed Additions Pro"
to customize the keys of the remote control (longpress, double press, triple press shortcuts)
Adaway
No more annoying ads in youtube, twitch and other apps
Mozilla Firefox + Adblock Plus + Adobe Flash Player
Web-Browsing on Fire TV (only good with Mouse + Keyboard)
MarketHelper
spoof what device the firetv is to actually download apps through play store (usually says that apps are not compatible on 90% of the apps, to me)
AudioGlow
Nice AudioVisualizer of whatever audio is playing in the background (tuneinradio, mp3-player, kodi.. etc) - unfortunately a bit laggy or rather not on point with the audio.
Holo Themer (Xposed Module)
Open apps that do not seem to open on the FireTV (like SuperSu) - set the theme to "Material Dark" and they will open.
WARNING: Can cause bootloops. Use Version 3.0 as well.
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Are you still able to use the voice search button in tandem with Xposed Additions?
> 5.2.4.1. You can remap to any application with the pro version, I remapped to FiredTV. Testing today revealed that the voice search button no longer works when using Xposed Additions though.
I tried to re-map the home button to start FireStarter application by installing Xposed Additions pro via Google play store on my rooted Fire TV (first gen) with pre-rooted 5.2.4.1 ROM but no luck. Am I missing something?
aleins4u said:
5.2.4.1. You can remap to any application with the pro version, I remapped to FiredTV. Testing today revealed that the voice search button no longer works when using Xposed Additions though.
You can also remap the home button with GravityBox (LP), but it only allows you to remap double-tap and long press of the home button. But I did remap that to FiredTV successfully as well.
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Are you still able to use the voice search button in tandem with Xposed Additions?
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rosinatte said:
> 5.2.4.1. You can remap to any application with the pro version, I remapped to FiredTV. Testing today revealed that the voice search button no longer works when using Xposed Additions though.
I tried to re-map the home button to start FireStarter application by installing Xposed Additions pro via Google play store on my rooted Fire TV (first gen) with pre-rooted 5.2.4.1 ROM but no luck. Am I missing something?
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Guys try out the XPosed Edge Pro. It seems to be the most complete XPosed module that is compatible with FTV devices. It should even be compatible with FireOS 3.
It brought back all the options FireStarter used to have. Using it with AppStarter. Plan to play with it more in the future too.

what do you use root for?

It's been a while since I've rooted. I do install custom recovery and custom firmware but haven't had a real reason to root as well (mostly because banking apps tend not to work with root, sometimes even if using hide root apps).
My questions is...what do "kids" these days do when having root? You just do it for the sake of it or actually do something that benefits you/your phone?
When googling about what to do after rooting, most links/post are for backup (titanium etc) , ad blockers and some xposed frameworks...but...what else?
Same as you, to give myself a hard time with banking apps
I use root for adblocking, substratum and some stuff with tasker
Substratum, XDA Navigation Gestures (ROOT Mode), ES File explorer for debloating, Viper4Audio (Unbeatable EQ - Main reason), Button Mapper for Bixby button remaps and changed my Emoji fonts to iOS11.
Once you have rooted and seen benefits of it all, it's super hard not to!
I went 4 days thinking I cannot root my S8 as didn't wanna break it but that didn't last at all lmao...
Also, my banking app works as normal under Magisk Hide.
CoreyOS said:
Substratum, XDA Navigation Gestures (ROOT Mode), ES File explorer for debloating, Viper4Audio (Unbeatable EQ - Main reason), Button Mapper for Bixby button remaps and changed my Emoji fonts to iOS11.
Once you have rooted and seen benefits of it all, it's super hard not to!
I went 4 days thinking I cannot root my S8 as didn't wanna break it but that didn't last at all lmao...
Also, my banking app works as normal under Magisk Hide.
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Every phone I had ended up rooted, some from day one and used the root mostly for what you've listed, especially for ad-blocking to edit the host file or using adhell on samsung phone . But, for some reason...didn't see the point to root my S8, and had it for almost 2 years now.
Substratum works on unrooted S8 (al least on Oreo did, haven't check on Pie...dark mode is OK--ish).
Blokada for ad-blocking does the job great without much fuss,.
Bixby remap--I think there is and app for that.
Viper4Audio and any other custom EQ - if you don't have high quality earphones/headphones you don't really see the benefits.
Youtube ads---since youtube vanced appeared ... no more ads.
Debloating-there are some heavy debloated roms around, I think.
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It's been a while since I've rooted. I do install custom recovery and custom firmware but haven't had a real reason to root as well (mostly because banking apps tend not to work with root, sometimes even if using hide root apps).
My questions is...what do "kids" these days do when having root? You just do it for the sake of it or actually do something that benefits you/your phone?
When googling about what to do after rooting, most links/post are for backup (titanium etc) , ad blockers and some xposed frameworks...but...what else?
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Titanium backup, substratum, viper are the only reasons for me
xlucian said:
Every phone I had ended up rooted, some from day one and used the root mostly for what you've listed, especially for ad-blocking to edit the host file or using adhell on samsung phone . But, for some reason...didn't see the point to root my S8, and had it for almost 2 years now.
Substratum works on unrooted S8 (al least on Oreo did, haven't check on Pie...dark mode is OK--ish).
Blokada for ad-blocking does the job great without much fuss,.
Bixby remap--I think there is and app for that.
Viper4Audio and any other custom EQ - if you don't have high quality earphones/headphones you don't really see the benefits.
Youtube ads---since youtube vanced appeared ... no more ads.
Debloating-there are some heavy debloated roms around, I think.
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I use Adaway too forgot to mention. I have also changed my DNS to 1.1.1.1 with HEBF.
Also, yes there are debloated roms but this method makes it possible for you to debloat the official software without flashing a custom rom (even if it is stock based it's heavily modified)
Bixby Remap is pants compared to button mapper also, it has a lot more features / options for button mapping. (Including vol buttons)
To be fair I forgot to mention I'm using RiCE 13.4 and I even had to debloat that after unticking pretty much everything in the AROMA installer. (SoundAlive, stock launcher had to be replaced / removed)
@xlucian ,
you're absolutely right, there are not many reasons to root our S8. To be honest, it's the first time for me not rooting for such a long time. I've the phone since November 17. Usually I rooted immediately or a few weeks after buying.
But adblocker and theming are working without root and there is no need to change to custom ROM since the original has plenty of nice features, that I would miss with a custom ROM and we getting regularly updates as well, so I don't see a reason too (so far )m.
I have plenty of reason for root my phone
I don't know where to start and where to finish
Adblock
Most of app with comes with add
What about lucky patcher
Viper for android
Dolby atoms
Xpose frame work and magisk manager
Substratum
Font manager custom boot animation
Es file manager with root and wifi password
Kernel auditor
Android tweaking
Best bettery life with greenify and speed
Free space on internal move apps to external
Easily remove preinstalled apps
And u can run incompatible apps
And there are plenty of reason to stay with root
I can't live without root and twrp
Adaway
Viper4A
Magisk Modules
SystemPanel app
generally to install new ROMs, actually I'm on Renovate ICE

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