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Slim Navbar for KitKat, with recent apps?

Hi,
I'm searching for a mod that I use on 4.2 for KitKat. I have a thin navbar with a recent button (the recent app-button is from G2 Xposed) and the thin navbar is a modified file I changed (because the G2 Xposed navbar height didn't work well, left a gap on stock launcher).
Do anyone know if there is something like this working for Kitkat?
Thank you!

joq3 said:
Hi,
I'm searching for a mod that I use on 4.2 for KitKat. I have a thin navbar with a recent button (the recent app-button is from G2 Xposed) and the thin navbar is a modified file I changed (because the G2 Xposed navbar height didn't work well, left a gap on stock launcher).
Do anyone know if there is something like this working for Kitkat?
Thank you!
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well if u don't want to get your hands dirty, u can use the third party apps such as
Ultimate Dynamic Navbar Lite
link:- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.udn.lite
Pie support(with installation instructions)
link:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689890
Otherwise ,
DeOdex then Decompile LGSystemUI.apk and use the following thread as guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671865​
Hope This helps you

fizzy177 said:
well if u don't want to get your hands dirty, u can use the third party apps such as
Ultimate Dynamic Navbar Lite
link:- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.udn.lite
Pie support(with installation instructions)
link:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689890
Otherwise ,
DeOdex then Decompile LGSystemUI.apk and use the following thread as guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671865​
Hope This helps you
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Is the first app confirmed working with KitKat? I would rather just replace a system file, but I'm not confident enough to edit the code myself.
Rather than using an app for it, which seems unnecessary for the small change i need.

joq3 said:
Is the first app confirmed working with KitKat? I would rather just replace a system file, but I'm not confident enough to edit the code myself.
Rather than using an app for it, which seems unnecessary for the small change i need.
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Yes It works i've tested it myself
BTW used xposed module (Bundled inside UDN Refer post #2 ) to spoof the navbar.

fizzy177 said:
Yes It works i've tested it myself
BTW used xposed module to spoof the navbar.
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What Xposed module? Everything I"m trying on the Verizon KitKat OTA isn't allowing me to add a Recents key (replace menu key with Recents).
Ultimate Dyanmic Navbar Lite adds the recents key ... but i don't like the way it auto-hides / covers things on screen.

Status bar quick settings

Hi guys i have brought moto g 2014 3days back. and i wonder is there is any option to add more options like rotation toggle.

Its upto you, if you only want extra toggles then go for without root method and if you want to still customize your phone to a greater level go for root method.
With Root : This will add extra toggles in the quick settings.
Unlock bootloader, root your device. Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/guide-root-moto-g-2nd-gen-2014-t2874245
Install Xposed Framework and GravityBox KK module. Link : http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
Without root : This will add a bunch of extra toggles in the notification screen.
Install Notification Toggles Link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.notificationToggle.

Or Power Toggles.

Exposed framework + Gravity box = lots of happiness

Thank u guys for ur response

Have another doubt
I was using cm for past one year now i switched to the moto g. Cm has a feature to open quick toggle by swiping status bar from right side. Is it possible in moto g.
I am not rooted bcz i am still warranty and i dont want to avoid it by rooting

omujeebr said:
Have another doubt
I was using cm for past one year now i switched to the moto g. Cm has a feature to open quick toggle by swiping status bar from right side. Is it possible in moto g.
I am not rooted bcz i am still warranty and i dont want to avoid it by rooting
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Not possible without rooting. You will have to use Xposed Framework and GravityBox.

sharkymyn said:
Not possible without rooting. You will have to use Xposed Framework and GravityBox.
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K i will try after rooting.
But may be after some times.
Bcz my moto g is new and i dont want to void the warranty

Remember that unlocking your bootloadercomes with factory reset -> backup.

omujeebr said:
Have another doubt
I was using cm for past one year now i switched to the moto g. Cm has a feature to open quick toggle by swiping status bar from right side. Is it possible in moto g.
I am not rooted bcz i am still warranty and i dont want to avoid it by rooting
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Swiping with one finger will open notification and with two fingers u can open quick toggles....
Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk

jetvis37 said:
Swiping with one finger will open notification and with two fingers u can open quick toggles....
Sent from my XT1068 using Tapatalk
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Very hard to do with one hand only.
The left/right way is much more effective.

xbs said:
Very hard to do with one hand only.
The left/right way is much more effective.
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Xposed -> GravityBox (KK)

Rochambeau said:
Xposed -> GravityBox (KK)
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Just saying that the left/right implementation is better than Google's one/two finger method.

GravityBox essentially turns the stock rom into CM or similar. You have all the features, there's no need to actually have CM anymore if you ask me. The only downside is that you do need root (or more specifically, you need root to install XPosed framework, which gravity box needs).

TheCreat said:
GravityBox essentially turns the stock rom into CM or similar. You have all the features, there's no need to actually have CM anymore if you ask me. The only downside is that you do need root (or more specifically, you need root to install XPosed framework, which gravity box needs).
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CM isn't just features actually its a lot more.
I don't suppose gravitybox could take my old nexus s to KitKat
BTW nice info here
http://www.androidauthority.com/5-reasons-install-cyanogenmod-285490/

xbs said:
CM isn't just features actually its a lot more.
I don't suppose gravitybox could take my old nexus s to KitKat
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No, but if you have a stock-rom that's basically AOSP and the latest version of Android, you don't really gain anything by going for a custom rom versus just using GravityBox. The latter version also still allows you to update the stock rom in the normal fashion.

TheCreat said:
No, but if you have a stock-rom that's basically AOSP and the latest version of Android, you don't really gain anything by going for a custom rom versus just using GravityBox. The latter version also still allows you to update the stock rom in the normal fashion.
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I agree Gravity Box is the way to go. My only mistake was integrating updates into system and now can't get OTA updates. Complains about chrome.apk, etc during verification OTA.
Do you have a twrp backup of the stock XT1068 system for UK version that you could share? (21.11.14.titan_retgb.retgball.en.GB.retgb)

Disable Quick Settings
Is there an option to disable Quick Settings from the top right?

Thanks for the useful info

custom softkeys ??

is there are app or a instructions on how to change /modify softkeys (navbar keys) for the nexus 6p?

krunal1981 said:
is there are app or a instructions on how to change /modify softkeys (navbar keys) for the nexus 6p?
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You can use Xposed + Gravity Box. Root required obviously.

Xstana app

iDpC1 said:
Xstana app
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This this this. Xstana is awesome. It's an Xposed module so you would need to flash xposed framework in order to use it but its super easy to change the navbar around with this app. There's another Xposed module called "nexus navbars" that works the same way as well.

Softkeyz in the playstore is another way

If you are rooted and your ROM supports layers, you can use layers manager. There is a layer called "navigate" by Rohit Chouhan. It had like 20 different styles to use, and it is much easier if you don't want to mess around with Xposed.

[GUIDE] Enable Navbar on Marshmallow!

Hey guys! I found a way (kinda) to enable navbar(navigation bar/soft buttons).
First I would like to say that this way was found by user @manderspaul , and all thanks and donations(lol, why not ) should go to HIM. So HUGE THANKS bro!
And here's the guide:
Download Good Lock UI(Try getting it from Galaxy Store, just because it's safe)
Install Xposed(the one provided by wanam works great)
Install GravityBox [MM] from Xposed
Now, go to navigation bar settings, and tap on master switch and then enable navbar.
Reboot Your phone and enjoy!
NOTE: TouchWiz launcher will be slightly messed up(smaller) after that, so I would recommend You to use other launcher(Nova works fine)
My setup: XtreStoLite 3.3 + stock kernel(G920F).
To Do:
Add Navbar to stock SystemUI.
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Been using this abt a week now. Using it on stock. Working good
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Wow thanks! I´ve trying serveral times with GravityBox [MM] but Sytem IU always crashes

Hi for me works great, but there is a way to disable the capacitive buttons?
Thanks in advance!

ProtoDeVNan0 said:
Hey guys! I found a way (kinda) to enable navbar(navigation bar/soft buttons).
First I would like to say that this way was found by user @manderspaul , and all thanks and donations(lol, why not [emoji14] ) should go to HIM. So HUGE THANKS bro!
And here's the guide:
Download Good Lock UI(Try getting it from Galaxy Store, just because it's safe)
Install Xposed(the one provided by wanam works great)
Install GravityBox [MM] from Xposed
Now, go to navigation bar settings, and tap on master switch and then enable navbar.
Reboot Your phone and enjoy!
NOTE: TouchWiz launcher will be slightly messed up(smaller) after that, so I would recommend You to use other launcher(Nova works fine)
My setup: XtreStoLite 3.3 + stock kernel(G920F).
To Do:
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Works, but sometimes there is a black bar in landscape and is kind of buggy
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Screenshot
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Xposed - Fingerprint and performance issue

I was rooted, had xposed installed and realized that the fingerprint scanner is much slower and not as responsive as when i am on stock B27 or just stock and rooted.
Stock = less than a second to unlock
Stock + root = less than a second to unlock
Stock + root + xposed (without modules yet) = more than a second to unlock and device performance seems to take a hit. UI lags very often.
I have tried this on a clean setup as well same issue. anyone else with xposed having similar or better experience?

clementinox said:
I was rooted, had xposed installed and realized that the fingerprint scanner is much slower and not as responsive as when i am on stock B27 or just stock and rooted.
Stock = less than a second to unlock
Stock + root = less than a second to unlock
Stock + root + xposed (without modules yet) = more than a second to unlock and device performance seems to take a hit. UI lags very often.
I have tried this on a clean setup as well same issue. anyone else with xposed having similar or better experience?
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I had the same issue on b20, but couldn't figure out what was causing it. Do you have gravitybox? Maybe some part of it is affecting how quickly the phone wakes up?

clementinox said:
[...] Stock + root + xposed (without modules yet) [...]
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xxBrun0xx said:
[...] Do you have gravitybox? [...]
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I guess not.

Loader009 said:
I guess not.
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Sorry, wasn't fully awake when I read your post. I'll try installing Xposed and see if there's a noticeable delay.

xxBrun0xx said:
Sorry, wasn't fully awake when I read your post. I'll try installing Xposed and see if there's a noticeable delay.
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I had modules before (xprivacy, xposed additions and Audio Stream Music Default). But on the clean install I had just xposed and still the same issue.
Looks to me that there might be some interfering between Mifavor UI and xposed.
They should really consider going stock when they release Nougat. Less hassle for them to maintain and easier for us to deal with.

clementinox said:
I had modules before (xprivacy, xposed additions and Audio Stream Music Default). But on the clean install I had just xposed and still the same issue.
Looks to me that there might be some interfering between Mifavor UI and xposed.
They should really consider going stock when they release Nougat. Less hassle for them to maintain and easier for us to deal with.
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Just wanted to update this. I install Rovo's newest framework (3.1) and slow fingerprint issues are gone! Not sure what changed, but even with gravitybox, the scanner is lightning fast.

xxBrun0xx said:
Just wanted to update this. I install Rovo's newest framework (3.1) and slow fingerprint issues are gone! Not sure what changed, but even with gravitybox, the scanner is lightning fast.
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I also on latest firmware no issues on finger print unlock... Using gravity box also
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

Sorry this is off topic, but what kind of tweaks do you guys use Gravity Box for in regards to this phone?

xxBrun0xx said:
Just wanted to update this. I install Rovo's newest framework (3.1) and slow fingerprint issues are gone! Not sure what changed, but even with gravitybox, the scanner is lightning fast.
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`SBR` said:
I also on latest firmware no issues on finger print unlock... Using gravity box also
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the reply guys!
I think I might have figured the root cause of the issue. I installed my modules one by one and realized that uninstalling xprivacy module fixed the issue. It's unfortunate since it was one of my favourite modules
my modules for whoever is interested:
-Audio Stream Music Default - pressing volume keys anytime changes media volume instead of ringtone volume
-xposed additions - cutomize volume keys with multiple taps, long presses for multiple use on lockscreen, screen on/off (i use it for long press volume up or down to switch tracks)
-xprivacy - to control what permissions apps use (but doesnt seem to work with MiFavor so i disabled it)

I had this problem while I was on b20, it went back to normal after I went and updated to b27 via @DrakenFX 's method.. When I came back up with b27, root, xposed, bl unlock, haven't had the slow fingerprint problem If it helps anyone else..

xxBrun0xx said:
Just wanted to update this. I install Rovo's newest framework (3.1) and slow fingerprint issues are gone! Not sure what changed, but even with gravitybox, the scanner is lightning fast.
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`SBR` said:
I also on latest firmware no issues on finger print unlock... Using gravity box also
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I'm having issues using Gravitybox. I get the "Gravitybox module not responding" message.
Other modules are ok.
How did you install it?

Odeen_c said:
I'm having issues using Gravitybox. I get the "Gravitybox module not responding" message.
Other modules are ok.
How did you install it?
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are you in latest Xposed and Gravitybox for MM?
enable the gravity Box and do a complete reboot.. for safer side click give permission to Storage before opening the app. that's all i tried and it works no issues.

`SBR` said:
are you in latest Xposed and Gravitybox for MM?
enable the gravity Box and do a complete reboot.. for safer side click give permission to Storage before opening the app. that's all i tried and it works no issues.
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Do I have to give permissions to xposed or gravitybox? How do du do that? In app info->permissions?

Odeen_c said:
Do I have to give permissions to xposed or gravitybox? How do du do that? In app info->permissions?
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App info> permission for gravity box... By default it should ask when you open gravity box
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

`SBR` said:
App info> permission for gravity box... By default it should ask when you open gravity box
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Unfortunately it doesn't work. It doesn't ask me to grant permissions.
All I get is this...

Odeen_c said:
Unfortunately it doesn't work. It doesn't ask me to grant permissions.
All I get is this...
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can you share the screenshots of Xposed, it's not recognize the Xposed installed or activated in your phone.

`SBR` said:
can you share the screenshots of Xposed, it's not recognize the Xposed installed or activated in your phone.
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Here it is

Odeen_c said:
Here it is
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Looks strange... Not sure what is creating the issue...
Here is mine
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

Odeen_c said:
Here it is
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Can you check if the module is activated under the modules tab in the xposed app

clementinox said:
Can you check if the module is activated under the modules tab in the xposed app
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Currently it's not activated.
But 2 days ago, when I installed it firstly, after reboot I couldn't use the phone: it couldn't even get to the pin screen. It was continously doing a screen on and off.
I had to uninstall gravitybox via adb from my pc.
But it has to work (it says you have to activate it) even if it's not activated. At least, on my other device (Moto x style) it does.