(GUIDE) Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini Value Edition Customizations - AOSP Nougat Style - Galaxy S III Mini General

Hello Everyone!
In the present year. I see that the development of roms for this terminal is too low, we only have 2 Cyanogenmod roms that continue today in bootloop, despite the efforts of some contributors in this forum. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-s-iii-mini-value-edition-gt-i8200-t3432885
Not to mention that there are other roms that are only modifications to the system, based on Samsung's own touchwiz, in that version, jellybean, which as we know, is not compatible with many applications of Google play today. Therefore, I have spent some time developing modifications that can improve the appearance of the user interface of this terminal, based on the Stock System, so as not to have to resort to the "roms" that would deviate a bit in performance..
Compatibility:
GT-I8200N/L/Q
Requirements:
TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery
Root
REMEMBER TO DO A BACKUP OF YOUR SYSTEM IF SOMETHING WENT WRONG ON THE INSTALLATION
First, install this deodexed rom, because we need a lot of free space in the system partition. You can find the zip file here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-mini/general/rom-deodex-rom-goldenvess-3gxx-t2990545
Remember to say thanks to the developer
Next, install Baroni kernel with odin, that is alocated in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-mini/general/kernel-baroni-kernel-alpha-t2976241
Next, just start the system with normality, complete the setup wizard, here we start
We need the following apps for this
Solid Explorer (I reccomend this app, but you can use any other Root Explorer)
Link2SD
Wait at least 10 minutes after the startup for the Google Play Services Update
In Solid Explorer (or any other) go to this path: /system/ and replace the build.prop with the file below, and restart. (After startup, a Android Update Notification shows, this happens because the build.prop makes Google Play Services think that we have a Pixel 3 XL, don´t install the update, or you want that the Earth explode? xD) This is useful for add compatibility for some Google apps that we have to install for the Google AOSP Style. Like Chrome, Earth, Messenger, Photos, Keep, etc.
Next, in Solid Explorer, go to /system/app/ folder, and delete the next packages (Avoid to delete the Touchwiz home, because we need it after):
All font packages
All Samsung Packages (except phone and contacts)
Bloatware apps
Now download and copy the .apk files below in the /system/app/ folder with -rwxrwxrwx (777) permissions.
Now, delete the app data of Play Store and Google Play Services, open Play Store and install this Google Apps:
Google App
Google Chrome
Google Photos
Google Text-to-speech
Google Keep
Google Calendar
All Play Apps (Music, Movies, Books, Games)
Google Messenger
Now, with Link2SD integrate all installed apps in the /system partition.
Next, fully shutdown your phone for 5-10 minutes (I´m sure that the phone is to 2000ºC after all of that modifications xD)
Start your phone and install Xposed Installer (Don´t worry, you can install Xposed like an AOSP phone, because this touchwiz variant doesn´t have much differences)
Before restarting after installation, download the following Modules:
Gravitybox (JB)
Wanam Xposed (Jellybean)
Monster UI
DroidTint
Remember to activate this modules after rebooting for save time, this process is too long, but, looks nice after all
After reboot, go to Gravitybox, in the status bar settings, go down and activate "Use lollipop signal icons", and up, in the status bar colors section, activate the "colored icons" option, and configure the icon color to white (#ffffff), next, in the start page, go to transparency settings and set all to 100%.
In Monster UI, set the primary and secondary colors to pure google blue (ff0076ff). In the framework settings, do the same with switchers, checkboxes, progressbar and seekbar. And finally, in SystemUI TW settings, disable status bar icons; extended status bar, and recent panel (optional).
Finally, in Wanam Xposed, go to notification panel settings, and set the clock size to small, the default position is right, but if you want, you can set it to the left for a better look. And this is the good part, the notification panel personalization, really, it looks really nice
Go to theme settings
Set the header background color to dark gray (ff292929)
Use the same color for: Notification Background, Title Bar Background, Clear Button Background, Bar Color, Background Color and Tile Background Color
Use the white color (e5ffffff) for: Title Bar Text Color and Icon Color
Enable: Hide no notifications title bar, divider line and handle divider line.
Remember that in DroidTint you just disable the darker tint and that´s all.
Restart and enjoy you brand new system
Optional:
Copy the boot and shut animations from Pixel in /system/media/ that are located in the same link below.
Change the lcd density in the build.prop file to 225 and restart.
Add the following lines in the build.prop file for a better boot and shut animations perfomance
boot.fps=30
shut.fps=30
Here are all the needed files:
https://mega.nz/#F!DUwznS5R!2Qx_1V6FBn-HwqDCuCvhoQ

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[ROM] IOS 7 KNIGHT ROM v2.0 for LAVA IRIS 504Q

All the Hard work is done by Jimmy Piad (Dont know his XDA name) developer of Oplus phone, so full credit goes to him.
ROM DETAILS
MIUI v4.7.11 ported from Hongmi(Xiaomi) phone
High imitation of IOS 7
IOS 7 Apps and IOS 7 UI
WSM Tools and useful Modules
All Features of MIUI Rom
TWEAKS
* Network Tweaks* WiFi Tweaks* GPS Tweaks* Photo and Video Recording Tweaks* Internet Surfing and Media Streaming Tweaks* Google DNS Tweak* Flash Tweak* Renders UI with GPU* Smooth Touchscreen Sensitivity and Super-Responsive* Power Saving Tweaks* Dalvik Tweaks* Increased SD-Card speed tweak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Download SMK_IPHONEKNIGHT_v2 rom to sd card (Download links are below)
2. Reboot to CWM/TWRP recovery
3. Factory reset/wipe data/wipe cache/Format system
4. Install from sd card and choose the rom
5. Aroma installer will open. Just press Next, Next, Next... And wait for the installation to finish6. Reboot and when prompted, "choose disable recovery flash".
6. Wait for about 5-10 minutes to boot up until the initial screen will appear
7. After you’re done with the initial set up, you will be prompted to choose the default launcher, select “Remember this choice” and choose ilauncher.
OTHER INSTRUCTION (OPTIONAL)
1. Go to Security and then Permissions and enable Root permission, then Exit
2. Go to WSM tools, click on install, press ok. There will be permission prompts, just click ok and then it will reboot
3. Open MI-tools, click continue, then go to Statusbar and configure these settings
 Clock > Clock position > Center(ios 7)
 Clock > Date style > Hide
 Battery > Show battery text
4. Open Tinted Statusbar then Default Settings > Default Status bar tint color > 00000000
5. Then go back to WSM tools and enable MI Themes, Tinted Status Bar and MI tools and Simple Statusbar and exit
6. Go to Settings > Developer options and then disable "Show Rounded Corners". ( to remove the white marks near the statusbar )
7. Go to Settings, then Language and Input, the select ios7 keyboard as your default keyboard (google voice typing is set as default)
8. Reboot and enjoy your Iphone Knight
USEFUL TIPS
1. Go to preferences or press Menu key and then in Personalization, Enable 5th row and in App management, disable "allow shortcuts".
2. Hide (do not uninstall!) Google, Voice Search and Phone app (apps that you cannot use but necessary for other apps to work)
3. There are 2 messaging app. the MIUI stock messaging and Messaging +7. If you're a dual sim user. I would prefer you use stock. If single sim, use messaging +7. If ever you choose an app, make sure your remove the notifications of the other app in the Settings > Apps.
4. To change the signal and battery color, open Tinted Status Bar
- Scroll to the bottom and in the Notification Icon and System Icon ColorFIlter Mode, choose SRC_ATOP
- Go to default settings, in the Default Status bar icon tint color, you can choose any color you want and the signal and battery's color will change-ALso in the default settings, make sure the default inverted icon color is black, navigation bar tint color is white and navigation bar icon tint color black.
5. In the MI-tools>Framework, you can enable screenshot and reboot to recovery in the power menu5. For longer battery, disable animation of launcher, or underclock using no frills cpu control or you can go to Settings>mobile network>Preferred Network Type> 2g networks only(saves battery)
6. I installed IOS 7 locker (espier) even there is already a MIUI locker for it is more IOS look alike. If you choose the Espier locker, Go to developers option in the settings and enable "skip screen lock". If you choose the MIUI locker, disable "Enable screen locker" in the Espier Locker app
7. For third party apps like lockers, popup, easy touch and etc..ifits not working try, Go to Settings>General Settings>Apps and then select the app you want to work and then "enable popup windows" then reboot...
CREDITS
MAI MO – Chinese developer of the IOS7 themed MIUI
Ilauncher and Espier for the IOS 7 apps
Jimmy Piad - modified the IOS 7 themed MIUI and added IOS 7 apps
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BypWeyuoVrzcUnFpbWFSUVlFdnM/edit?usp=sharing
Screenshots
Screenshots
nice looking rom...
Good work mate [emoji106]
ganda.bcha24 said:
All the Hard work is done by Jimmy Piad (Dont know his XDA name) developer of Oplus phone, so full credit goes to him.
ROM DETAILS
MIUI v4.7.11 ported from Hongmi(Xiaomi) phone
High imitation of IOS 7
IOS 7 Apps and IOS 7 UI
WSM Tools and useful Modules
All Features of MIUI Rom
TWEAKS
* Network Tweaks* WiFi Tweaks* GPS Tweaks* Photo and Video Recording Tweaks* Internet Surfing and Media Streaming Tweaks* Google DNS Tweak* Flash Tweak* Renders UI with GPU* Smooth Touchscreen Sensitivity and Super-Responsive* Power Saving Tweaks* Dalvik Tweaks* Increased SD-Card speed tweak.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Download SMK_IPHONEKNIGHT_v2 rom to sd card (Download links are below)
2. Reboot to CWM/TWRP recovery
3. Factory reset/wipe data/wipe cache/Format system
4. Install from sd card and choose the rom
5. Aroma installer will open. Just press Next, Next, Next... And wait for the installation to finish6. Reboot and when prompted, "choose disable recovery flash".
6. Wait for about 5-10 minutes to boot up until the initial screen will appear
7. After you’re done with the initial set up, you will be prompted to choose the default launcher, select “Remember this choice” and choose ilauncher.
OTHER INSTRUCTION (OPTIONAL)
1. Go to Security and then Permissions and enable Root permission, then Exit
2. Go to WSM tools, click on install, press ok. There will be permission prompts, just click ok and then it will reboot
3. Open MI-tools, click continue, then go to Statusbar and configure these settings
Clock > Clock position > Center(ios 7)
Clock > Date style > Hide
Battery > Show battery text
4. Open Tinted Statusbar then Default Settings > Default Status bar tint color > 00000000
5. Then go back to WSM tools and enable MI Themes, Tinted Status Bar and MI tools and Simple Statusbar and exit
6. Go to Settings > Developer options and then disable "Show Rounded Corners". ( to remove the white marks near the statusbar )
7. Go to Settings, then Language and Input, the select ios7 keyboard as your default keyboard (google voice typing is set as default)
8. Reboot and enjoy your Iphone Knight
USEFUL TIPS
1. Go to preferences or press Menu key and then in Personalization, Enable 5th row and in App management, disable "allow shortcuts".
2. Hide (do not uninstall!) Google, Voice Search and Phone app (apps that you cannot use but necessary for other apps to work)
3. There are 2 messaging app. the MIUI stock messaging and Messaging +7. If you're a dual sim user. I would prefer you use stock. If single sim, use messaging +7. If ever you choose an app, make sure your remove the notifications of the other app in the Settings > Apps.
4. To change the signal and battery color, open Tinted Status Bar
- Scroll to the bottom and in the Notification Icon and System Icon ColorFIlter Mode, choose SRC_ATOP
- Go to default settings, in the Default Status bar icon tint color, you can choose any color you want and the signal and battery's color will change-ALso in the default settings, make sure the default inverted icon color is black, navigation bar tint color is white and navigation bar icon tint color black.
5. In the MI-tools>Framework, you can enable screenshot and reboot to recovery in the power menu5. For longer battery, disable animation of launcher, or underclock using no frills cpu control or you can go to Settings>mobile network>Preferred Network Type> 2g networks only(saves battery)
6. I installed IOS 7 locker (espier) even there is already a MIUI locker for it is more IOS look alike. If you choose the Espier locker, Go to developers option in the settings and enable "skip screen lock". If you choose the MIUI locker, disable "Enable screen locker" in the Espier Locker app
7. For third party apps like lockers, popup, easy touch and etc..ifits not working try, Go to Settings>General Settings>Apps and then select the app you want to work and then "enable popup windows" then reboot...
CREDITS
MAI MO – Chinese developer of the IOS7 themed MIUI
Ilauncher and Espier for the IOS 7 apps
Jimmy Piad - modified the IOS 7 themed MIUI and added IOS 7 apps
Download Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BypWeyuoVrzcUnFpbWFSUVlFdnM/edit?usp=sharing
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Good rom :thumbup:

Multi Window Tutorial

A while ago someone posted a thread about Remix OS which really made me think how good that would be. Unfortunately as we can see development for this device is next to 0 so i decided make this guide for anyone who might want to have a similar experience on a stock rooted rom with xposed.
***I DID NOT MAKE ANY OF THESE APPS, I JUST ZIPPED THOSE THAT I USE AND MADE THIS TUTORIAL SO THOSE THAT WANT THIS DONT NEED TO SEARCH EVERYWHERE TO FIND THEM***
***The xhalomultiwindow beta app was found near the end of the xhalomultiwindow thread and the sidebar is from another thread on XDA and all credits for the apps go to their creators***
Firstly ... there are bugs like sometimes something will force close or some apps might freak out a bit when being resized in the floating mode and not scale properly but it works in my opinion well enough for every day use.
With this tutorial i assume that you have xposed installed and running. If you dont, just do a fast google search for *xposed for lollipop 64 bit* or something similar and you will find it on XDA.
1. Download the zip in this post and extract with 7zip
2. Install the Xhalofloatingwindow-beta apk
3. Activate module in Xposed installer and reboot
4. Install the sidebar apk
5. Run the Toggle MultiWindowSidebar app from your app drawer(this should make a arrow in a white semi circle show up on the right side of the screen-the sidebar)
6. Run the MultiWindowSidebar app from the app drawer and enable start on boot and keep service in background. Here you also add in the apps you want to have and choose how they open if you drag them or tap them from the sidebar. I have it set in Drag Launch Mode to XhaloFloatingWIndow Portrait (landscape has weird scaling) and in Tap Launch Mode to Default which will open the app like normal android would
7. Open xHaloFloatingWindow from the app drawer and in the Popup WIndow menu set the Popup Dim to 0% (it is a matter of personal taste but i like it more this way with no dimming)
8. On the next page (swipe right to movable and resizeable) enable the switch and here you can play around a bit with the settings and set them as you like
9. Do a reboot just for good measure, it probably isnt needed but i did it anyway.
10. Have fun and dont try to kill me if something freaks out because you made the window 1x1cm
Another app that works nicely with this but is totally standalone is OGyoutube, while you can use normal youtube with this the OG app also allows playing in background downloading and playing with the screen off so i would highly recommend it.
Thanks for sharing! I'll play round with this
Another screenshot of Hill Climb Racing running in one window, Adblock Browser in another window while Moonlight streaming runs in the background at 1080p 60fps (the stream keeps working with apps over it but you might need to disable App Pausing in XhaloFloatingWindow app)

[GUIDE]Pixel appearance on MIUI(Google Assistant, Multi-window Apps and more..)

MUST READ
First of all I am mentioning the device conditions upon which this guide was worked on. So make sure you have these too for avoiding any unnecessary conflicts.
Unlocked Bootloader for device
MIUI 7.1.12 Global Beta(Android 7.0)
Root Access and preferably SuperSU 2.79SR3
Just the three mentioned above, no mods, no tweaks
Play Store links to all the apps mentioned is present below
MULTI-WINDOWED APPS
Enable Developer options
Tick 'Force activities to be resizable'
Reboot
Install 'Taskbar' from Play Store
Open and allow permission to draw over screen
Goto Recents Tab and allow usage access to Taskbar
Change update rate to '6' and Max. recent apps to '13'
Enable FreeForm Mode and leave rest to default
Now, Clear everything from recents and start multitasking.
You can only open non-MIUI apps in windowed mode. They can be resized and opened in fullscreen.
Note - MIUI Browser works but you need to clear it after every session i.e you cannot minimize and continue your last session. Chrome works fine though
That's it.
GOOGLE ASSISTANT ON VOICE
Install 'Get Assistant' app from Play Store
Open, Grant root access and other permissions
Tap on 'Get Assistant' and select Legacy mode
Once installed, clear Google app cache and search data
Exit and reboot
Say 'OK Google'
Done
EXTRAS
For the Pixel Pill widget use the app of the same name from Play Store.
Get the Pixel themed Play Store and GBoard using Substratum Engine and Pixel UI Theme. Other things don't work as you already know.
So that was all, guys. Hope it successfully works out for you too. Feels amazing to see these things work on MIUI. Lastly, you may add the Pixel Earth Live wallpaper to complete the package.
CREDITS TO APP DEVELOPERS
LINKS
Get Assistant - ROOT
Pixel Pill Widget
Taskbar
techy97 said:
MUST READ
First of all I am mentioning the device conditions upon which this guide was worked on. So make sure you have these too for avoiding any unnecessary conflicts.
Unlocked Bootloader for device
MIUI 7.1.12 Global Beta(Android 7.0)
Root Access and preferably SuperSU 2.79SR3
Just the three mentioned above, no mods, no tweaks
Play Store links to all the apps mentioned is present below
MULTI-WINDOWED APPS
Enable Developer options
Tick 'Force activities to be resizable'
Reboot
Install 'Taskbar' from Play Store
Open and allow permission to draw over screen
Goto Recents Tab and allow usage access to Taskbar
Change update rate to '6' and Max. recent apps to '13'
Enable FreeForm Mode and leave all to default
Now, Clear everything from recents and start multitasking.
You can only open non-MIUI apps in windowed mode. They can be resized and opened in fullscreen.
Note - MIUI Browser works but you need to clear it after every session i.e you cannot minimize and continue your last session. Chrome works fine though
That's it.
GOOGLE ASSISTANT ON VOICE
Install 'Get Assistant' app from Play Store
Open, Grant root access and other permissions
Tap on 'Get Assistant' and select Legacy mode
Once installed, clear Google app cache and search data
Exit and reboot
Say 'OK Google'
Done
EXTRAS
For the Pixel Pill widget use the app of the same name from Play Store.
Get the Pixel themed Play Store and GBoard using Substratum Engine and Pixel UI Theme. Other things don't work as you already know.
So that was all, guys. Hope it works out for you too successfully. It feels totally amazing to see this these things working on MIUI. You can add the Live Earth Pixel wallpaper on top of these.
CREDITS TO APP DEVELOPERS
LINKS
Get Assistant - ROOT
Pixel Pill Widget
Taskbar
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can u add a video or screenshots?
thansk btw for the guide.
Familiaaa said:
can u add a video or screenshots?
thansk btw for the guide.
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Sorry, was in a bit of hurry while posting. Thanks for reminding And uploaded... plenty of them
And please avoid quoting the OP, I never miss the replies.

[APP] Google Pixel C Launcher (7.1.2)

GOOGLE PIXEL C LAUNCHER (7.1.2 Update)
Pixel Launcher 7.1.2
This Is Not My Work, Just Passing It Along For Those Interested
Install At Your Own Risk
Android 7.1.2 beta 2 has started rolling out for Pixel and Nexus devices bringing older devices some new features. The Pixel C was the 1st to receive the beta update. The Pixel Launcher features a brand new multitasking interface that makes multi-window management a bit more natural and altogether better looking. Insiders say this is a peek at upcoming features offered with Android O. You can swipe to the right to reveal the Google Now Feed, and swipe up from anywhere on the home screen to pull up the app drawer. You'll also notice that any icon that is compatible with Google's latest design guidelines will be circular to match the circular folder style, and include long-press actions if the developer supports them.
The Recents menu and Multi-Window Management is different. Tapping the Recents button will reveal a large set of tiles that no longer overlap or scroll. You get up to eight mini previews of the most recently used apps, and can tap on them to jump into that app or tap an X to close it. When you long-press an app, you'll now have the option to drag it to the left or right edge to start the multi-window interface. The rest of the available apps then shrink down over to the opposite side to launch in the other half of the screen to complete the look.
* Download Attached File
* Using A File Explorer With Root Access Move The File To System/Apps. (You could also try System/Priv Apps but I followed Google's guide and installed in Sys/Apps) - And Set Permissions To rw-r--r-- (0644 Octal)
* Reboot And Set The New Pixel Launcher As Default. You Shouldn't Need To Remove Existing Launcher.
*** DOWNLOAD ***
Updated Pixel Launcher Icons (7.1.2) : *** DOWNLOAD ***
*Note: The Pixel C is a tablet. A friend with a Nexus 5 says he adjusted DPI after installation & it works well. I haven't tried it yet so I can't comment on it working on the Hammerhead. I Installed it on a tablet to try it and it works/looks great. Try this app at your own risk.
how would we go about changing the dpi for it
meatwad0222 said:
how would we go about changing the dpi for it
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adb shell wm density DPI (replace "DPI" with the number such as 480, 320 or any of your choice) & make back up before messing around. You could use cmd from your computer or terminal on your phone. Restart after applying.
ExjeetzZ said:
adb shell wm density DPI (replace "DPI" with the number such as 480, 320 or any of your choice) & make back up before messing around. You could use cmd from your computer or terminal on your phone. Restart after applying.
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Thank you sir
Anyone using this on Nexus 5, please share the steps to install it, copying to system/app and setting up permission do nothing on Fake Nexus ROM.
Its not showing weather even after enabling all permissions.

White background of icons, uninstall default apps, weather not updating

I'm having issues with xiaomi android:
1.
Some icons: ie. chrome, gmail, messenger have white background. Even in non-default launcher. How to force device to use standard application icons? But apps from xiaomi itself have transparent backgrounds (ie. settings)
What I googled is all outdated:
Themes - can't start in my region, so I changed region to HK (some bloatware installed, so anyone else - don't do it, trust your instinct, not someone on internet ), opened themes, downloaded limitless, it is same icons - I thought it would not work, it did not, it only installs bloatware.
Typical "advice" on forum ... please don't answer like that.
2.
I would like to uninstall some default apps.
Even apps like gmail and chrome are, system or something and I guess xiaomi still manages it somehow and for example gmail - even if I allowed it in autostart and set it as no restriction in battery I still sometime receive notification about emails with tens of minutes of delay.
Still some apps I just want to uninstall.
3.
Default weather app not updating weather on home screen until I lunch it and refresh. All automatic updates apart from [do not update between 23 and 7] are enabled, no restriction in battery manger (not possible to set even ), autostart allowed.

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