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[Q] Rooting and why do we need to do this

Hello over the pass few days I have flashed the Android Nand Rom on my HTC HD2 T-mobile USA device. Now I would like to know if there is any way I can change the icons on my device?
When I had the CHT before Android I use to use icon changer and Csmi
which work GREAT is there a way for me to do the same with this build of Android?
I hear people talking about Rooting there devices but I don't fully understand this process do I need to Root to be able to customize my devices know? If rooting my device is what I need to do to accomplish customizing my icons please tell me how to do this and post any helpful links to download any files needed to complete the process.
Any help would be great at this point thanks so much you guys are the best

Most rom here are rooted, if not there is z4root.
Even it's rooted, it is not easy to change the icon like wm 6.5, you have to modify the apk file, but you can change the short cut icon easily (the icon that show on desktop, not the icon shows in app drawer)
Flashing MIUI ROM, that only easy way to change the icon in apps drawer that I knew, it change the icons thru theming, and you can modify the theme.

justwonder said:
Most rom here are rooted, if not there is z4root.
Even it's rooted, it is not easy to change the icon like wm 6.5, you have to modify the apk file, but you can change the short cut icon easily (the icon that show on desktop, not the icon shows in app drawer)
Flashing MIUI ROM, that only easy way to change the icon in apps drawer that I knew, it change the icons thru theming, and you can modify the theme.
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Hello yes I just found out I had Super User on my device but I still don't know how to use it. What is the apps drawer? and how do I go about changing the short cut icons. what and how to change the modify the apk fille also. sorry for all the questions. Thanks so much for your help

Use BetterCut or Folder Organizer can change the icon on your home screen but not in apps drawer.
I'm sure you don't want to use modify apk rout to change icon.
The easy way is flashing MIUI ROM.
Below is example of application drawer.

m using mdj cyanogenmod 7 v2.6...how do i check whether my phone is rooted or not..??

Open up a terminal app ('terminal emulator' on market for example) and type:
su
If you don't get any error msg'es, you're rooted.

Search for LauchnerPro (my fav.) or ADW Lauchner to get the possibility to easy change dock icons or shortcuts on homescreen.
if you want to change the icons shown in the app drawer you have to use e.g bettercut.

[Q] Status Bar MiniCM7!

When i installed miniM7 the statusbar disappeared
What should i do?
I've tried to change launcher and i changed the theme in theme chooser but nothing worked

Try full wipe!
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Try open terminal emulator and exit
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Thanks it worked

You try what? You try to post questions in the correct board?

I tried Full Wipe

Guide to restore status and navigation bar

I have run into few people with this problem so I'm making this guide to help anyone with this problem. You may have to reset kindle in order to access a different app since there is no navigation bar.
1: First you have to have a file explorer installed. Go to amazon app store and download es file explorer ( you should be able to get there without status and navigation bar ) or use this version http://db.tt/hMeT0kvg.
2: Now download this adw launcher http://db.tt/ezZp558n it is an old free version but works with or without root.
3: Now go to your file explorer and go to your download folder and find the adw launcher apk file you just downloaded and install it.
4: Once installed open the launcher and go to the app drawer from there you should see a settings icon. Press on it to access your system menu.
WARNING: This next step involves a factory restore and you will loose anything on your kindle. Everything will need to be Re downloaded and installed. You will also have to re root if you had root before.
5: Now in the system settings you need to go to device then factory restore. You will need to have your battery level at a minimum of 40% or you'll have to wait till it reaches that before you can factory restore.
Once restored you should be good to go.
Please give thanks to those who help. Everyone here helps and devotes there time to each other. Especially the developers. A thanks goes along way and is much appreciated.
Sent From My Rooted Kindle HD 7"

Sent From My Kindle HD Running Kinology Rom

Have you tried disabling notifications from Gmail? That was the sole cause of my disappearing status bar.

Varlokkur said:
Have you tried disabling notifications from Gmail? That was the sole cause of my disappearing status bar.
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I dont have this problem im just writing a guide for people that have had this problem. This isnt a gmail issues that has been fixed with the latest version of gmail i do believe. This is for people that have completely lost their navigation bar and cannot access settings menu or back out of apps or use home button. Thanks anyway. I appreciate any help people have to offer.
Sent From My Kindle HD Running Kinology Rom

[Q] how remove nav bar on official 4.3

Tried searching on how to manually remove nav bar on stock 4.3(official) but didn't find anything,only found on stock 4.2.2 which doesn't work on 4.3. Pls kindly help me on how to do it,thanks in advance!

Use 'GMD Hide Soft Keys' or some other app you can find on play store. There's plenty o them.
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gdeath07 said:
Tried searching on how to manually remove nav bar on stock 4.3(official) but didn't find anything,only found on stock 4.2.2 which doesn't work on 4.3. Pls kindly help me on how to do it,thanks in advance!
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You don't need an app, If you're rooted go into your system folder, then edit your build.prop and add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 at the very bottom. Then save and reboot. Your softkeys will be gone. I recommend installing Ultimate Dynamic Navbar after that, because it allows you to set it up to where you can make the softkeys popup through swiping from the bottom edge, and then they go back into hiding.

TToivanen said:
Use 'GMD Hide Soft Keys' or some other app you can find on play store. There's plenty o them.
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tried it but dont like the red bar at the buttom and for personal reason i cant buy the pro version
jcmaddox1 said:
You don't need an app, If you're rooted go into your system folder, then edit your build.prop and add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 at the very bottom. Then save and reboot. Your softkeys will be gone. I recommend installing Ultimate Dynamic Navbar after that, because it allows you to set it up to where you can make the softkeys popup through swiping from the bottom edge, and then they go back into hiding.
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did this as well but after adding this line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" it revert back,have you tried this?
some says this is not applicable in official 4.3
some info
-nexus 4 (rooted,all in stock 4.3)

qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 works fine for me on stock jwr66v.

GMD hide bar works on rooted stock 4.3.
I'll try to edit the file as mentioned but if it works how to revert to stock? Placing 0 instead of 1? Can't remove the navbat while not knowing how to get it back.
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Super_Sport said:
GMD hide bar works on rooted stock 4.3.
I'll try to edit the file as mentioned but if it works how to revert to stock? Placing 0 instead of 1? Can't remove the navbat while not knowing how to get it back.
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Remove the line altogether. But before adding the line to remove the softkeys, make sure you have an alternate started, like LMT
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gdeath07 said:
tried it but dont like the red bar at the buttom and for personal reason i cant buy the pro version
did this as well but after adding this line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" it revert back,have you tried this?
some says this is not applicable in official 4.3
some info
-nexus 4 (rooted,all in stock 4.3)
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Were you able to save the edited build.prop file? Make sure you have given the editor root access with rw permissions, then edit the build.prop and reboot phone

Yeah LMT is cool...but I've just downloaded ultimate dynamic navbar was playing with it a few minutes ago ..brilliant idea that app lol...the pro version is also for free here at xda and payed at playstore haha
Will catch you after reboot
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Nope..something is wrong..my phone was bricked ..I've edited the build.prop via rootexplorer and text editor..added the line..save and reboot..the phone doesn't start..I've installed the factory image again..doesn't have much data to be concerned. But I should have did a backup first
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Phone Crashes After Adding Line to build.prop
I attempted to add the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" line to my build.prop using Root Explorer and Build Prop Editor and when I reboot my phone constantly shows a message saying that my systemui has stopped working. Then after my phone goes to sleep, it does not turn back on.
Any one know what could be causing this?
I am using PIE through an Xposed module but I keep getting the below message and was told that if I add this line the message will disappear.

How to add mobile data toggle to the notification panel

1. Download and Install quick panel manager ( attached )
2. Open the app and tap EDIT on the upper right corner
3. In the script add [MobileData;] after any toggle you want
( for example in the picture I added it after AutoRotate )
4. Tap save and done !
Note :
* You can edit any other toggle you want in the notification panel with this app. For example you can add mobile hostspot and other setting toggles.
* After new firmware update the app is always required. If you uninstall app the toggle will be removed after restarting phone. So use the app and then hide it .

Worked like a charm

How to do it manually without using this app?
I have root and want to do it manually without any apps.

anees02 said:
How to do it manually without using this app?
I have root and want to do it manually without any apps.
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You can use the app and then uninstall the app
the app is only required once and then you can uninstall it after you edit the status bar
I have searched alot and this is the only method that worked for me

ahmed183999 said:
You can use the app and then uninstall the app
the app is only required once and then you can uninstall it after you edit the status bar
I have searched alot and this is the only method that worked for me
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Yes it works for me but if I want to restore factory defaults the toggles are removed.
I want to make displaying toggles perminant.

For hotpot the spelling is WifiHotspot;
If anyone needs the spelling for anything else I can get it. I had a snapshot of everything but lost it when my ROM crashed. You can open all toggles with an older version of gtidonetheapps. What's crazy is I'm running a stock ROM so don't have the Xposed installer but sometimes when I reboot my phone it will be there and when I open this app it runs as Xposed and shows all the toggles.

Or you could use this app
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/583ffc603a20a/fixdatatoggle.apk
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jam97 said:
Or you could use this app
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/583ffc603a20a/fixdatatoggle.apk
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