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Mods/Tweaks Wish List

I love rooting my devices, but I try to keep them stock as long as possible when they are new because modding and tweaking start to become addictive. Now the bug has bitten me again and my device is rooted with more XPOSED modules than I can count. I've reached the point where I think I've found all the mods and tweaks that are available to me, so now I'd like to see if anyone else has a personal wish list of mods/tweaks they'd like to see for our devices. Here's my list (keep in mind, I'm running KitKat for the better battery performance):
View home screen and app drawer in landscape mode (yes - I know 3rd party launchers and Lollipop can do this, but I want it for stock KK launcher)
Truly separate navigation volume from media volume. Currently, Maps only lets you lower the navigation volume as compared to media, but sometimes, I want to turn the music down without also lowering the navigation voice.
I would like the notification pull-down menu to show quick settings automatically if no notifications are present. Gravity box has this tweak, but it doesn't seem to work.
If I was still running Lollipop, I'd want the ability to show the old power management graph. The new one uses too much screen real estate to show the useless portion of the graph (time remaining). We all would rather see more of the past history side of the graph that shows what has been draining the battery so we can stop it.
What's your wish list for mods/tweaks?

Double tap to wake that always works consistently in every situation... The earliest Firmware with which the phone was initially released had that. But since the first update it's hit or miss, when the phone was just laying around for some time.

PuffDaddy_d said:
[*]I would like the notification pull-down menu to show quick settings automatically if no notifications are present. Gravity box has this tweak, but it doesn't seem to work.
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Where is it in Gravity?

emwu_ said:
Where is it in Gravity?
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Status bar tweaks, quick settings management, last check box at the bottom.
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

PuffDaddy_d said:
Status bar tweaks, quick settings management, last check box at the bottom.
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In my GravityBox [LP] v5.1.4 I have "Hide brightness slider" there.

emwu_ said:
In my GravityBox [LP] v5.1.4 I have "Hide brightness slider" there.
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As I stated in my first post, I'm running KitKat
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Oh, and here's two more requests:
- The ability to take higher resolution panoramic photos (I think they're only 4mp by default)
- The ability to take horizontally scrolling panoramic photos while the phone is in the portrait orientation.

Moto x Pure Marshmallow Settings missing

I just received my new moto x pure and I quickly updated to the exciting new marshmallow update. My previous phone was the OnePlus one, so maybe I'm spoiled, but there seems to be a distinct lack of settings on this phone.
For instance:
Can't change haptic feedback (vibration intensity) for things
Can't change quick settings tiles
Can't make the quick settings menu drop down from the sides of the screen
Can't change what the home back and menu button does on long press or double press
I read the help that comes with the phone on the notifications settings issue, however what they say to do doesn't work
Maybe I'm spoiled coming from the OnePlus one, but these key features are a little silly to be left out.

Those aren't stock settings sorry.

The OPO used CM as it's OS, right? Those are mostly CM features and not stock features.

slicetwo said:
The OPO used CM as it's OS, right? Those are mostly CM features and not stock features.
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Oh I see. But the help app says that I can change my quick settings tiles but they way it says to do it doesn't actually work. What about that?

Smileyman56 said:
Oh I see. But the help app says that I can change my quick settings tiles but they way it says to do it doesn't actually work. What about that?
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Swipe down notifications, hold the settings cog until it starts spinning, it will unlock system ui tuner in settings.
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System UI Tuner in Nougat

Is it possible in any way to enable the System UI Tuner in Nougat build, or has Samsung removed this feature? I'm particularly looking for notification power controls as there seems to be no way to disable heads up without also making them silent.

Waiting to know the solution as well
Im annoyed by the WhatsApp heads up notification

Super annoying for sure! Hating 7.0 on AT&T because of this. Still no fix!

There's a new official API in Nougat for this
Check this https://www.xda-developers.com/get-custom-quick-settings-tiles/

Called? I don't see anything that disables peek and doesn't require root.

madfusker said:
Called?
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Sorry, don't understand what you mean by "called"
I don't see anything that disables peek and doesn't require root.
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The "Nougat way" of editing quick settings buttons (actually replacing system UI tuner, which has been phased out) tiles doesn't' require root at all.
To use it under S7 nougat, fully expand quick settings area then, open the three dot menu and press "edit".
There are some 3rd party apps which allows to add custom tiles ("Custom Quick Settings" being one of them), some others apps already support this feature for their own usage.
I confess I don't know what "notification power control" is: I was only replying to the thread subject ("System UI Tuner in Nougat").
But maybe if you give a more detailed explanation of what you're trying to to ("disable peek"), I could help on it too.

"Called" means what is this app called that enables Ui Timer settings, therefore the ability to disable message peek.
Message peak is when you are trying to do something on your phone, but you cannot see your screen because every message that arrives is instantly in your face with the full length of the message for everyone to see. I want notifications to ding and vibrate, but only show an icon on the status bar. Not show my messages to the whole world, nor me when i don't want to see them. The only option in notifications with the Samsung version of 7.0 is everything off, or messages in your face with vibrate and ding. Horrible decision by Samsung.
System UI Tuner has the ability to set notification levels including disabling message previews however Samsung pulled it out in 7.0. The solution is this command and you don't have to be rooted:
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0
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Find more info here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/manually-doing-ui-tuner-t3493986
Works perfectly!

I, I get it: I didn't have all the extra options in system UI tuner in my previous device running Marshmallow (only the "tiles" stuff", this wasn't a Samsung device) thus my mistake on the exact scope of your question.

Dear madfusker,
Did you find a solution to the problem? I just updated my S7 Edge to Nougat 7,0 and now I experience the exact same problem as you. Very annoying.
BR Thomas
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azlan96 said:
Waiting to know the solution as well
Im annoyed by the WhatsApp heads up notification
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Dear azlan96;
Did you find a solution to this problem?

I have same problem also since my S7 edge upgraded to 7.0. I hate heads up notification actually from WhatsApp. Please help me if somebody has got solve

geozakelle said:
Is it possible in any way to enable the System UI Tuner in Nougat build, or has Samsung removed this feature? I'm particularly looking for notification power controls as there seems to be no way to disable heads up without also making them silent.
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I don't know how to enable the System UI Tuner, but you can disable "peeking". In Application Info inside Settings > Apps, just below Permissions you will find what you are looking for in 'Apps that can appear on top' under 'Advanced'. It's there for most apps.

So no night mode (built-in blue filter) for samsung devices below 7.1? #FAIL

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So no night mode (built-in blue filter) for samsung devices below 7.1? #FAIL
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I have night mode on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 tablet running 7.0

You might want to consider a third party app. I know it's not the elegant way but there is an app that offers you a full System UI Tuner.
https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/com.zacharee1.systemuituner
Read carefully etc - you still use a Samsung phone But I use this app on my Galaxy A5 running Stock Nougat TouchWiz and most stuff works.
Hope I could help achieving some good results.
Edit: Use this link from your phone with the xda labs app installed. I don't know whether the link works otherwise!

How to enable night mode on samsung galaxy J7 Prime Nougat 7.0

Bold98 said:
How to enable night mode on samsung galaxy J7 Prime Nougat 7.0
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I've got Galaxy S8 Sm-G950U Nougat 7.0 on Boost Mobile and can't get the SystemUI Tuner to enable by holding down setting gear in notification blind. Did Samsung remove the feature?
My wife has Moto E4 Nougat 7.1.1 on Boost and I enabled it just fine on her phone. I don't see the Night Mode option in her SystemUI Tuner though.
Edit: nvm. They apparently did. For anyone else who wants the features of the SystemUI Tuner and can't enable it,
check out:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-systemui-tuner-t3588675

Buying advice & device impressions

Hoping to get feedback on user experience with the Mediapad M3. I have not seen a post for this and just purchased US m3 64GB - waiting on delivery.
It would be great to hear from you on the following:
- Are you pleased with the purchase?
- Country
- 32 or 64GB, LTE
- Stock or custom ROM
- Expanded storage size
- What you like most about the device.
- In reading through threads here, seems most everyone loves the hardware and build quality.
- Firmware updates have corrected issues seen early. Settings adjustments and launchers help too.
- 5ghz works if device is rooted and file tweaked
- Unlocking and rooting are possible but not as clean as we've seen with other devices. Untrusted screen popup on boot is annoying.
I will likely use stock and be hawkish for updates and would appreciate your insight.
Thanks in advance.
John

Just recently bought this and had it for an hour.
Compared to a couple of other tablets I own, I'm blown away by the sound quality so far (Its really loud..)
Located in USA 64GB on Stock rom latest update.
The main feature I look for in tablets is the expanded storage so it's a plus.
I like the size, weight wise it's not so bad, screen is bright indoors (Some people say it's not enough)
I'm saddened that this device isn't really popular, it doesn't have custom roms or kernels but I can make do with it with what ever it has. Besides that I have a OP3 power horse for anything else.
As the name suggest for this tablet it'll literally be only for media like books, manga, videos, and music(?).
You won't be disappointed and will be more eager to use it when it hits EMUI 5.0 and it's Nougat update :]

HermitDash said:
Just recently bought this and had it for an hour.
Compared to a couple of other tablets I own, I'm blown away by the sound quality so far (Its really loud..)
Located in USA 64GB on Stock rom latest update.
The main feature I look for in tablets is the expanded storage so it's a plus.
I like the size, weight wise it's not so bad, screen is bright indoors (Some people say it's not enough)
I'm saddened that this device isn't really popular, it doesn't have custom roms or kernels but I can make do with it with what ever it has. Besides that I have a OP3 power horse for anything else.
As the name suggest for this tablet it'll literally be only for media like books, manga, videos, and music(?).
You won't be disappointed and will be more eager to use it when it hits EMUI 5.0 and it's Nougat update :]
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Thanks for the response! Great insight.
Did you get the firmware update when booted up or did you have to check for updates? I agree on Nougat and EM5. Come quick. ?
I have had Nexus devices since GNexus. Nexus 5, 7, 10, 6, 9 and 6p. Of these, the Nexus 9 had been the most disappointing by far performance wise. The sound is decent for movies and videos. However, been waiting for the right replacement and do hope this is it.
Thanks again.

johninsf said:
Thanks for the response! Great insight.
Did you get the firmware update when booted up or did you have to check for updates? I agree on Nougat and EM5. Come quick.
I have had Nexus devices since GNexus. Nexus 5, 7, 10, 6, 9 and 6p. Of these, the Nexus 9 had been the most disappointing by far performance wise. The sound is decent for movies and videos. However, been waiting for the right replacement and do hope this is it.
Thanks again.
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It already had the update when I got it. Bought it used (like new) on Amazon. It's really snappy and kinda big for my small hands but a better keyboard fixed that right up. Using thumb keyboard and the layout fits very nicely when typing in either horizontal or vertically.
Performance wise you just need to switch it over to performance mode and you can forget about it being sluggish.

Have been looking at this as a replacement for my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 whose battery is slowly failing. The specs look great but the lack of development is kind of concerning, I love trying new roms on my android devices.
I've looked at the root and twrp threads and it looks like things have progressed to the point I can be confident of having a rooted device I can take nandroid backups of. As long as I can have root and put Action Launcher 3, TB, and the other basics on it I should be happy.
Now I just have to debate whether an extra $50 for the 64gb version is worth it considering I'm coming from a device with 16gb.

thecdn said:
Have been looking at this as a replacement for my Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 whose battery is slowly failing. The specs look great but the lack of development is kind of concerning, I love trying new roms on my android devices.
I've looked at the root and twrp threads and it looks like things have progressed to the point I can be confident of having a rooted device I can take nandroid backups of. As long as I can have root and put Action Launcher 3, TB, and the other basics on it I should be happy.
Now I just have to debate whether an extra $50 for the 64gb version is worth it considering I'm coming from a device with 16gb.
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Thanks for the response!
1. Yes. Very little traction on development. Would love to see this pick up.
2. Good progress on rooting. Wonder what the unlocked warning page looks like...but only want to see it once.
3. Action Launcher 3 is great & I will install even before rooting. I run Action 3 on my 6P.
4. Spend the $50 - you get a headset and twice the storage.
Mine arrives today. I will post feedback once I give it a spin. If the IMUI 5/Nougat beta program is open, I will register.

Too loud
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Compared to a couple of other tablets I own, I'm blown away by the sound quality so far (Its really loud..)
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It is loud indeed, unfortunately too loud for me. The lowest volume is the same as 50% on my Galaxy S6.
I've tried Fine Volume Control V2, which works great on my phone. But on the M3 you have to open the app itself to adjust the volume. Using the volume rockers resets the volume level.
Is there any other apps I can try? Thinking about returning it and wait for WMC.

Hi,
I'm also interested in buying this tablet, but I have some concerns:
1. I will be using the tablet 100% in landscape mode. Can I lock the rotation to landscape (*without* third party apps)?
2. In landscape mode, is the navbar to the right instead of bottom? Can it be changed to bottom in the settings?
3. I saw that it supports gestures on the fingerprint reader. Can the navbar be disabled in the settings, so only the gestures can be used? Can *both* be disabled (since the fingerprint reader is right where you hold it in landscape and it will get accidentally pressed) so I can use a third party pie control?
4. Is the lowest brightness low enough so you can use it at night without any problems (and *without* software filters)?
5. At the lowest brightness, does it flicker? Using a white background / picture, when you wave your hand / finger, is it continuous or "framed"? See https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ru474L8N15w
6. Can all versions be rooted & TWRP installed, or only the US version? I will buy it in Europe. Can Xposed be installed?
Thanks.

nick_white said:
Hi,
I'm also interested in buying this tablet, but I have some concerns:
1. I will be using the tablet 100% in landscape mode. Can I lock the rotation to landscape (*without* third party apps)?
2. In landscape mode, is the navbar to the right instead of bottom? Can it be changed to bottom in the settings?
3. I saw that it supports gestures on the fingerprint reader. Can the navbar be disabled in the settings, so only the gestures can be used? Can *both* be disabled (since the fingerprint reader is right where you hold it in landscape and it will get accidentally pressed) so I can use a third party pie control?
4. Is the lowest brightness low enough so you can use it at night without any problems (and *without* software filters)?
5. At the lowest brightness, does it flicker? Using a white background / picture, when you wave your hand / finger, is it continuous or "framed"? See https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ru474L8N15w
6. Can all versions be rooted & TWRP installed, or only the US version? I will buy it in Europe. Can Xposed be installed?
Thanks.
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This might not be the tablet for you if not rooted with ROM. Others may know differently but this is what I have found.
1. Landscape locking: if you use a launcher like Action 3, you can lock in landscape. However, this does not lock stock settings menu.
2. Landscape horizontal nav bar: no but you could turn them off. This is a phone OS with little thought of limiting phone centric features.
3. Disabling nav bar and finger print gestures: you can turn each off independently but not at the same time.
4. Brightness or dimming are fine. Low setting is low.
5. No flicker at lowest setting.
6. See the post of rooting devices. I think all can be rooted. Unsure about Xposed.

There's also a built in pie type control.

I pulled the trigger on the 64gb version today. It's $20 off at newegg this weekend and my son had given me a newegg gift card for xmas. Bought what looks like an ok case on amazon - will be looking to see if seidio/trident/otterbox come out with one in the future.
Now just have to wait for my new toy to arrive .

johninsf said:
1. Landscape locking: if you use a launcher like Action 3, you can lock in landscape. However, this does not lock stock settings menu.
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You are probably talking about the home screen orientation, which for most launchers is by default locked to portrait.
But are you saying that, if you hold it in landscape, the Android settings is still in portrait?

nick_white said:
You are probably talking about the home screen orientation, which for most launchers is by default locked to portrait.
But are you saying that, if you hold it in landscape, the Android settings is still in portrait?
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Correction: Actually, system settings display in landscape. I had the portrait screen orientation setting locked.

If you don't have security enabled, does touching the fingerprint sensor when the screen is off turn it on?

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Correction: Actually, system settings display in landscape. I had the portrait screen orientation setting locked.
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But can you lock the orientation to landscape? Or it behaves like a (giant) phone: either auto-rotate, or just portrait?

nick_white said:
But can you lock the orientation to landscape? Or it behaves like a (giant) phone: either auto-rotate, or just portrait?
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I could not find a way to lock it with stock launcher. It can be locked in landscape with Action launcher and ADW launcher.
Sent from my BTV-W09 using Tapatalk

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If you don't have security enabled, does touching the fingerprint sensor when the screen is off turn it on?
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You can turn off the fingerprint ID so that it does not unlock and wake. However, the fingerprint touch pad continues to allow gestures once unlocked. I have not found a way to turn off security. I think I read you need to root before you can do this.
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I could not find a way to lock it with stock launcher. It can be locked in landscape with Action launcher and ADW launcher.
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I'm not talking about the home screen (which is launcher dependent), but the "global" orientation.
For example, you're holding it in landscape with auto rotate on. Open Chrome. Swipe the notification shade, go to toggles, then toggle auto rotate off. Does Chrome remain in landscape, or it switches to portrait?

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I'm not talking about the home screen (which is launcher dependent), but the "global" orientation.
For example, you're holding it in landscape with auto rotate on. Open Chrome. Swipe the notification shade, go to toggles, then toggle auto rotate off. Does Chrome remain in landscape, or it switches to portrait?
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The button in the only has two options, auto rotate or portrait. So it locks both the homescreen and apps to portrait like lots of phones do.
Had the same problem with my old Galaxy Tab 7.7 and had to use an app to fix it.

nick_white said:
You are probably talking about the home screen orientation, which for most launchers is by default locked to portrait.
But are you saying that, if you hold it in landscape, the Android settings is still in portrait?
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@finduz answered this as I understand it.

HTC launches 9.0 update at 5/27 18:00 utc 8+ for Taiwan version

HTC launches 9.0 update
Software number 3.22.709.2
6/6 HTC PUSH NEW OTA
Software Number Still called 3.22.709.2
6/24 HTC PUSH NEW OTA again
Software Number called 3.22.709.3
It maybe the stable ver,if it is, global update maybe come soon.
8/12 HTC PUSH NEW OTA,but it's roll back
Because part of user report that stuck at 25% when updating.
Software Number called 3.23.709.6
6/24 HTC PUSH NEW OTA again
Software Number still called 3.23.709.6,and fix update problem.
.6 Add Digital wellbeing function.
New Feature
1.Google pay becomes preload app and cannot be deleted.
2.Security level update to April/1.
3.When Turn on the power save mode, it will start the dark mode.
4.When Turn on the power save mode, the UI animation still exists (8.0 is completely closed animation).
5.After turning off the built-in camera app , the speed from the forced to brightest to the restored brightness get faster.
6.Add dark mode in status bar.
7.After the update, the vibration of the fingerprint unlocked is different (slightly weaker).
8.New vol control design(9.0)
9.Add edit mode after screenshot.
10.The new power-saving function will force shutdown of some APP in backgrounds, which is more power-saving (can be set)
(e.g., Battery Monitor that everyone loves).
11.Add float windows when Incoming call.
12.Show Bluetooth device power status.
13.The time was adjusted to the left after the update.
ISSUE
1.PIN lock, pattern lock is abnormal(Although the password is right, it still cannot be unlocked.) The problem may be caused by WeChat
2.Use QC fast charge, doesn't show rapidly charging,but PD fast charge still display rapidly charging(9.0 problem?)
Fix in v2
3.Can't connect to mobile data (Reboot can solve the problem)
4.NFC SIM card function is abnormal(maybe 9.0 problem)
I test Hami wallet it's OK,but I don't know others

Double sim

This OTA update package has been taken down, but if someone have interested in it, I have made a ROM backup w/ firmware.zip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HXHHO_KxdixqhoA_lgATQOkQUMj3Lb1h/view?usp=sharing

How's the new update?any new changes? Ui? Pill navigation bar?

Could you post any screenshots? There is a problem and people recommending deleting pattern lock before you update the phone.

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Could you post any screenshots? There is a problem and people recommending deleting pattern lock before you update the phone.
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Nope that doesn't work. FRP bug in the build. Why do you want screenshots? It is the same UI as Oreo for the most part.

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Could you post any screenshots? There is a problem and people recommending deleting pattern lock before you update the phone.
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At the end of the page I described the update and attached a RAR file with screenshots
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2411840&page=7007

Such a ****ty update, HTC just slapped it together, dark mode the settings are still blinding white. Found another bug in the pulldown. lol

There Is a serious problem,
some people update finish,
screen lock Invalid,
So can't unlock screen,
Only wipe data can solve the problem

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There Is a serious problem,
some people update finish,
screen lock Invalid,
So can't unlock screen,
Only wipe data can solve the problem
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One question brother, this update brings new things in the UI and system in performance ? or only is "mehhhh" update XD

Templete said:
One question brother, this update brings new things in the UI and system in performance ? or only is "mehhhh" update XD
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New android 9.0 ui
Add float windows when Incoming call
Built in screen recorder
Dark mode in status bar

Update gpu driver to 331
Improve gpu performance

What shade are people seeing whgen they pull down the tray on their homescreen?
Wondering if it relates to wallpaper colour.
https://i.imgur.com/vNlIDcv.jpg

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New android 9.0 ui
Add float windows when Incoming call
Built in screen recorder
Dark mode in status bar
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Nice, it has dark mode now

zxc25661234 said:
New android 9.0 ui
Add float windows when Incoming call
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Nice bro and tanks for your answer, you receives the update or you download the update? If you download the update it's universal for any device?

kehm_16 said:
Nice, it has dark mode now
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Only thing that turns dark is the pulldown and it doesn't change anything else, not even the apps which support dark mode. You still ha have to manually change those.

For people that want Digitallwellbeing in stock Pie. I can give you the insctruction to get it to work.
1. Sideload Digitalwellbeing apk
2. Go to quick settings and add: Grayscale
3. Long press Grayscale and follow instructions.
4. Give the right permissions.
5. Press the upper left back-button until you get to the main Digitalwellbeing menu.
6. Scroll down and select option: Show icon in the app list.
Sadly the grayscale doesn't seem to work and Wind down doesn't seem to do antything aswell. BUt now you can atleast see how your phone usage ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Add Charging sound
When in QC MODE it doesn't show rapidly
charging
,but it still have quick charging
PD still show rapidly charging

Is it true that they have pulled the update ?

Hi, can anybody confirm whether HTC is using navigation gestures, instead of the ugly navigation bar?
Please post screenshots