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[TIP] Pattern lock no root.

Simple tutorial for adding a pattern lock to Amazon Kindle Fire.
1. Goto Settings->Device->Allow installation of apps from unknown sources, and make sure it says yes.
2. Download and install the following: Go Launcher EX; Go Locker; MagicLocker.
3. If you want to use Go Launcher, just set Go Locker as your default launcher and uninstall MagicLocker.
3a. Do step 4, and you are done.
4. In Go Locker, setup your code, and check the box that skips to the lock.
5. In MagicLocker, disable the Lockscreen, and choose your launcher.
6. Uninstall MagicLocker, and set your old launcher as default.
7. You are done. Now everytime you wake your kindle, you pass the orange slider and have a patter lock.
Enjoy:good:

[ROM] SKYNET V3 for SmartQ Zwatch - Based on 3.6

SKYNET ROM V3 for SmartQ Zwatch - Based on latest firmware 3.6​
FEATURES:
Retrofitted black digital clockface instead of blue one
Removed backgrounds of weather info on the black digital clockface (To give a more minimal, better look)
Google Play Store
Google Search
No statusbar (same as original 3.6)
Removed unnecessary bloat
Google boot animation
Flit Keyboard preinstalled (Read tips post for better typing)
Quick Keyboard Switch preinstalled (to swap between Remote Keyboard and Flit Keyboard)
Quickpic preinstalled (Fixed - no more FC)
Google Keep preinstalled
UC Browser preinstalled (best browser for Zwatch)
ES File Explorer preinstalled
BBC News preinstalled
TIPS:
Doing this tip for Flit Keyboard will help you type with better accuracy.
1)Open Quick Keyboard Switch
2)Press "Edit Keyboard Settings"
3)Press Settings icon beside "Flit Keyboard"
4)Untick: Sound on keypress, Vibrate on keypress, Show Hint Line, Auto Capitalization, Capitalize Suggestions, Append Space.
Tick: No Popup.
Unticking those options should reduce any lag in Flit Keyboard, and ticking the No Popup option will help you type with much better accuracy.
BUGS:
1)On a fresh boot you will receive a force close message saying "UC Browser has closed unexpectedly". Not to worry, this only appears at boot and UC Browser will work perfectly fine.
HOW TO INSTALL:
1)Download SKYNET V3 ROM. It will be named as "update.zip".
2)Place SKYNET "update.zip" on the root directory of your Zwatch.
3)Go to Settings>About>Firmware Upgrade
4)Press OK to proceed with update
5)After update is completed, Go to Settings>About>Factory data reset>Erase everything
6)This will erase any leftover data from the old ROM you were previously on
7)After the Factory reset is complete, Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD SKYNET V3​

TO DO:
Add new themed icons by wassgha for unofficial apps

Hey, man, sorry to necro this, hope you're still updating the ROM! Would love to see localized Android 5.0 versions.
Just one question, does this ROM offer root?

[Q] How to hide statusbar clock on lockscreen?

I already have a clock widget on my lockscreen and want to hide the clock from the statusbar. Anyone?

If you're rooted, as your signature claims, install the Xposed framework, then install Wanam Xposed. Under the notification panel menu in Wanam is a section labeled "Clock". One of the options in that section is to change the location of the clock. Tap the check box for a list of choices to appear. Select "Hide", then reboot.

Help smart recovery

Hi, my Huawei P smart FIG-LX1 went into a bootloop so I reset and re-installed latest update
after reinstalling and going thorugh set up I tried to install modded pixel launcher 2, it instals but I get a box saying Smart recovery
"your phone has recovered from a serious error caused by pixel launcher" the only two options I have are cancel which resets me back to the default EMUI launcher or Uninstall which obviously uninstalls pixel launcher
( even removed EMUI launcher from /system/app or /system/priv-app folder ) can't remember which folder
Anyone know how to fix this or disable this smart recovery feature?

I got the exact same message a while back when trying to install rootless pixel launcher.
I just ended up using nova with some tweaks to replace it and it works even better imo.
edit: grant the launcher storage permission through settings

[GUIDE] How to enable RCS on your Galaxy device - One UI Google Messages

Hi there everyone! Today I will show you how to install the "secret" One UI version of Google Messages!
The best things about this "special" version are that:
it has RCS enabled by default,
it will get the features from Samsung Messages. And the best? It will be
it is already native in Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold3/Flip, etc.
NOTE: There is no ARM .apk available yet. This method will only work for ARM64 devices (for now).
Video guide:
Too long; didn't watch steps:
If you already have it installed, uninstall Google Messages.
Go to APKMirror and search for Google Messages.
Tap on the most recent version of the app. It's usually the one on the top (for example, 9.3.002 is newer than 9.2.030).
Scroll down to see all the available downloads.
Tap on the "(...phone_samsung_dynamic)" variant. If there is no such variant, you may try installing an older version or wait until it'll be uploaded.
Tap on "DOWNLOAD APK BUNDLE".
Launch the Google Play Store and search for "APKMirror".
Install APKMirror Installer (Offical).
Launch APKMirror Installer.
Tap on Browse files.
Allow all the permissions it asks.
Go to the directory where the .apkm file is and tap on it.
Tap on Install package.
Tap on Install app.
Turn on "Allow from this source" and go back.
Tap on Install app again.
When a pop-up appears, tap on Install.
Launch Google Messages.
Allow all permissions and set it as your default SMS app.
Close the app from the Recents menu and launch it again.
─── Enabling RCS and features from Samsung Messages ───
Tap on the triple dots on the top right and go to Settings.
Tap on Chat features.
Turn on "Enable chat features".
When the pop-up appears, tap on Allow.
Tap on "Verify your number" and insert your number.
Wait until the Status changes to "Connected". If it doesn't, restart your device and try again.
Go back to Settings and then go to Advanced.
Tap on Text on Galaxy devices.
Turn on "Allow Bixby and text on Galaxy devices".
Close the app from the Recents menu and launch it again.
Enjoy the new Messages app!
Links:
Google Messages in APKMirror ➜ https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/messenger-google-inc/
APKMirror Installer ➜ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apkmirror.helper.prod