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I have a rooted kindle, I installed the market, I'm using golauncher ex, I downloaded a live wallpaper and it works great, but when I lock the device and then unlock it, it sets the lock screen wallpaper as the main screen wallpaper, its really annoying, is there any way to change this without going to a different custom Rom? I like having the option to switch back and forth from the default to something different mainly for the Play Market. And the books from the default. Quiet the delema.
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Answered my own question, really sorry.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434207
If it is possible, I am going to try to create a KFHD Theme pack, to look like stock ICS. I will modify the framework-res.apk file tomorrow once I am rooted and create the themepack with all ofthe stock ICS Icons. Combined with a custom launcher, it will be the closest you can get to Stock android besides a custom rom. Who would download it?
It would be great if you make theme packs. I think a lot of people would enjoy it while waiting for custom builds
Doesn't a launcher like Nova already do this?
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vzwty said:
Doesn't a launcher like Nova already do this?
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Not in the way the OP is talking about. You'll notice, that even with launchers, things like the status bar, settings, and notification menu stay the same. He's trying to edit certain files to change that, and give rooted Kindle Fire HD owners the feeling of running a completely separate OS from the standard KF software.
glad to hear that, I hope there would have a Chinses version, so if you need Chinese translation, just contact me.
Cool, I'll dowload it
n00b here - I'd download :good:
would be awesome
i know both my wife and me would love this ....i really dont like nova or go launcher id download it twice just for your hardwork
notification menu
TheDoolster said:
If it is possible, I am going to try to create a KFHD Theme pack, to look like stock ICS. I will modify the framework-res.apk file tomorrow once I am rooted and create the themepack with all ofthe stock ICS Icons. Combined with a custom launcher, it will be the closest you can get to Stock android besides a custom rom. Who would download it?
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I will for sure because when I am using skype I can’t access letter P on my Go-keyboard in Horizontal/Lanscape mode,
It’s hiding behind notification menu as well as other signs.
The same thing happen with multi keyboard, only the kindle “not so good keyboard” Fire HD have the complete keyboard.
I hope you manage to make this KFHD Theme pack, to look like stock ICS so no more notification menu unless we want to
Access it good luck and TIA
Thanks for your support guys. I have not had much time but I have started on it. And it would not change the position of the status bar or notification bar, just make the home icon and stuff. It would most resemble a galaxy nexus type navbar and status bar.
Hello, everyone！
I like tablet ui very much.
I like small dpi ,( such as120), I think it's comfotable for me.
There are two ways to get tablet ui.
First ,you can use xposed and app settings .But it's boring to set every app to dpi120.
Second,you can use R.E. to edit build.prop .There are two places to edit ,edit them all
I know the tw launcher will die after that. So I delete it.
When I making calls , the sceen become black.
But two different ways come to different results.
Using xposed I get a small status bar at the top. All the bar seems right.
Using R.E. I get a big status bar at the bottom. The color of the bar is white, I don't like it. I think it should be transparent or black. And the virtual keys are repeated.（we already have them）
I never get a comfotable Tablet UI so far.
I have tried to edit systemUI.apk all day, but it failed. I am not good at this.
I also tried to use xblast to change the color of the status bar, nothing changed.
Could someone make such a Mod for us？Big thanks to you！！！
I got tablet ui by using phab7 from xposed modules but the navigation bar is white wich is so ugly
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I will try to see if I can m8dy the ui I did on l9 Argentina stock rom rooted
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I use textdroider DPI in the market and set at 130. Never had any issues and use it for all my devices. I don't even get play store issues.
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You may use Note 8 Mode Switcher !
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Android 'L' has been showcased yest. In Google I/O by our very own Sundar Pichai
Some of the impatient users (like me ) who want the Android 5.0 look to see how the newest flavour feels can follow this guide -
Requirements-
Rooted Android phone
Instructions-
1) Android 5.0 wallpaper
Get the all new Android 5.0 wallpaper from here
www.androidguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/14-1.jpg
2) NOVA launcher
To set up the icon size / the app drawer button
3) Soft keyZ
SoftkeyZ is a paid app in playstore that enables diff. Styles of the nav bar ! It recently added 5.0 navar
That's All u get some Android 'L' goodies even before it's launch
Credits-
NOVA launcher
SoftkeyZ
Androidguys.com
Me ( )
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The latest update of Nova launcher beta brings some Android L goodies
Changelog -
-”L” Folder Preview (Nova Settings – Folder –
Folder Preview – Line)
-”L” App Drawer Icon (Long-press app drawer –
Edit – Tap Icon – All white icon under “Built-in”)
-”L” App Animation (Nova Settings – Look and
Feel – App Animation – Slide Up)
-Minor tuning for running on Android L Dev
Preview
-Optimizations and bug fixes
You can either join
the Nova Launcher Beta community to get in on the
latest betas as they arrive in Google Play, or download
direct from the developer here-
http://teslacoilsw.com/tesladirect/download.pl?packageName=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&betaType=public
ANDROID L navbar (alternate way)-
So here's a alternate way for the Android L navbar
Install the Android L navbar xposed module from below -
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ash.androidlnavigationbar
Instructions- Xposed users are familiar with installation of modules - just install xposed installer , then module from above & activate module + Reboot - DONE !
Good Thing
Lol Nice x'D
akku1 said:
2) NOVA launcher
To set up the icon size / the app drawer button
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Give us the icon!
For the navigation bar icons you could use a new Xposed Module called Android L Navigation bar, works excellent
also, you can use the Android L preview Keyboard (no root needed) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=es&id=uk.co.shenye.android.inputmethod.latin
Thanks for the link to the L preview keyboard. I have tried it on my 1st gen Nexus 7. It works fine, I tested it using English and Spanish. I have spent an hour going to and fro between the 4.4.2 keyboard and the L. I can find no difference in the swipe response, keyboard responsiveness etc. The L keyboard is missing the long press functions ie. long press "g" gets the "&" etc. I happen to use the long press functions quite a bit so the L keyboard is a disappointment in this respect. It looks l like the L keyboard is just a cosmetic change ATM. Maybe the final official release will get more improvements? A minor fault that I found that is the default keyboard color scheme cannot be changed, it's a minor detail. But I wanted to try changing the color scheme because the English/Spanish info in the space bar is very feint and harder to see on the standard L color scheme. The L "look" is cleaner, more Apple like, but I have decided to revert to using the 4.4.2 AOSP version.
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Give us the icon!
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Forgot to mention
The app drawer icon is taken from 'flatee' icon pack ! It has many colours
what icon size to use in nova?
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what icon size to use in nova?
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Mine was set to 120%
Thanks working OK.
I have the moto x how do I make the app drawer icon white? I have nova launcher and epic android l launcher which is basically nova too.
Fake
You can't change the icons with nova launcher. Please edit your post thanks
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You can't change the icons with nova launcher. Please edit your post thanks
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No, you can change icons with nova launcher. Long press on an app on your homescreen and choose "edit". Then touch the current icon to choose a new one.
Bootanimation - https://mega.co.nz/#!Vx02xbhR!kZ2kfLxmgccUcxCEWMaDraOLKm1FyXSpwQ64v0iqWcY
Not a flashable zip
Backup and replace the original bootanimation.zip in /system/media/
Change the permission like the original one - rw/r/r
tinted status bar
To replicate it more you can install a xposed framework module called 'tinted status bar'. This allows your status bar adapt the color of the action bar, though android l uses a darker color for status bar compared to action bar. And yeah, you need root access!
Roph said:
No, you can change icons with nova launcher. Long press on an app on your homescreen and choose "edit". Then touch the current icon to choose a new one.
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sexy homescreen is that CM ?
Any other way to change soft keys? The softkeyz mentioned is a paid app.
cell2011 said:
I have the moto x how do I make the app drawer icon white? I have nova launcher and epic android l launcher which is basically nova too.
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Pankaj_gehloach said:
Any other way to change soft keys? The softkeyz mentioned is a paid app.
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Post Updated !
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There's a new xposed module which allow you to set the New Android L softkeys much easy. See screenshot.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BladeXDesigns.Minimal
Try this paid icon pack , it's as close as possible to the L icons
Ok, so I'm trying to find a decent launcher for the HDX. I'm going to chronicle my struggle with this great launcher deficit. I do realize there is a "Working Launcher Thread", but it's rather strewn about and disorganized. I would like to make my first contribution to this forum a comprehensive Launcher list, with a quick n' dirty prognosis of each item.
Kindle Fire HDX 7"
Stock ROM Version 13.3.2.4
Rooted with Towelroot
OTA Updates Disabled
I was just going to flash a new ROM, but I was not able to boot into any ROM Manager. If anyone could point me in the direction of a good ROM and ROM Manager that works with the KFHDX7, I'd be highly appreciative. Now, I digress.
Key:
Glitchy and/or Sucky
Mediocre
Awesomesauce
Tested the following launchers:
Otter(aka stock "Home"): Obviously, this one sucks the proverbial balls. No customizability, no widgets. My whole motivation for rooting.
Next Launcher 3D 3.10: Looked pretty, but unfortunately too glitchy.
GO Launcher HD: Stable thus far. Somewhat busy. GO Widgets work, if you have Google Play.
KitKat Launcher 1.14: Stable, minimalist design. Surprisingly, did use slightly more RAM than relatively cluttered GO Launcher(without Widgets activated)
Holo Launcher HD 2.0.4: Worked great until I rebooted. Sent my device into epileptic crisis.
Galaxy/Touchwiz Beta v5: Always in landscape mode, would not react to moving device to portrait mode.
GEL/Google Now: Widget support! However, I did need the Xposed Framework and GEL Settings app to make things work properly.
Unfortunately, NONE of the launchers had native widget support. They would simply crash when trying to add a launcher to the homescreen. I'm guessing this has something to do with the KFHDX OS itself. The exception to this was GO Launcher, which had working GO Widgets. To be honest, I wasn't overly impressed by the GO Widgets.
Also, another common theme was issues with the screen orientation.Several launchers had problems with device orientation. When in landscape mode with Next, you could not move icons around. The screen would invert, and you would 'drop' the icon. When in portrait mode, the persistent launcher frame with the Home/Back/Apps/Search button would cause the Next launcher bar to overlap some of the icons on the screen, thereby rendering them inaccessible. The same thing happened with KitKat as far as being unable to move icons around when in landscape mode. However, there was no issue with overlapping elements, so this was less of a deal-breaker.
I use Nova on mine. Everything works great widgets and all.
I'm using the everythingme launcher. Its my new favorite.
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Everything me crashed on me every time
Nova prime and Apex both working perfectly. Widget support, wallpapers etc
I installed KK Launcher from the Play Store. Once downloaded you can all install the KK Locker which will replace your Amazon lockscreen with KitKat style one. In the settings of KK Locker choose the disable default lockscreen option and it will take you to the amazon lockscreen options, then back out of it. Reboot device. The amazon lockscreen will appear for a few seconds, then disappear. From then on, the KK Locker screen always appears, no double lockscreen. If you download Android L Wallpapers by AKWS, you can use it to change wallpapers. You can also change the keyboard by installing keyboard of your choice and then finding it under keyboard languages. I installed Android L keyboard from the Play Store and found it under languages as "English (United States)" and checked it. There is another option with same name already checked and that was the Amazon Keyboard, which I unchecked. Then selected the checked keyboard under default and voila. Now my Fire HDX looks like an AOSP Android L (except when entering settings).
BTW - If you go to the app drawer within the launch and select manage apps, it will open the Amazon app manager, but you will lose your onscreen buttons at the bottom of the screen. I did this while typing this post ... still trying to get them back Maybe I can figure out how to load the AOSP buttons in their place:fingers-crossed:
KK Launcher : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kk.launcher&hl=en
KK Locker : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kk.locker&hl=en
Android L Wallpapers : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=alexanderkazmin.androidlwallpapers&hl=en
Android L Keyboard : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.e.android.softkeyboard&hl=en
First a preamble....
I am thinking this might be better placed in the themes and apps section, but I am not sure.
If you have read all of the posts about bricking, you would know that flashing a replacement Rom is both dangerous and bound to fail because we do not have an unlocked boot loader yet.
Be careful with implementation, but if you want to experiment with alternate roms, head over to the developer section, read everything about Dagestan for your particular device, and then have a it. Be sure the first thing you do is back up your current Rom. Then make a new slot, and only make changes on new slots.
Okay with that our of the way...
As others have stated, I use Nova. It is quite nice.
For those of you who have issues with typical Android things like wallpapers and widgets, Amazon left out some apps that run those services. Some launchers do not need those services to implement those things. Most do.
You can install those services safely (without locking up your device) by using Kindle Free. It is an app that is in the play store. I just used the free one.
I was happy to discover that even Amazon Native apps come with widgets that can be used once the fix is applied.
I am on the OEM Rom, rooted.
Good luck. Sorry if this comes across as pejorative, but a lot of people are bricking their devices and I would hate for that
T to happen to anyone else.
Apex works well for me. Love that you can resize widgets. Wallpapers work well. That being said, there is the occasional glitch that is fixed with a reboot.
rootnooby said:
Apex works well for me. Love that you can resize widgets. Wallpapers work well. That being said, there is the occasional glitch that is fixed with a reboot.
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Amazon Kindle doesn't open when I use Apex. Haven't tried other launchers but expect the same thing to occur. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix that?
Thanks