Hi all, I read the description for gravitybox and it says it is for pure vanilla AOSP ROMS. Does that include stock kitkat?
I have read that Google's nexus 5 kitkat has modifications to pure AOSP.
Can anyone confirm that gravitybox works with kitkat?
Thank you
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Google stock does have modifications but not many. It works fine. It is close to AOSP. It's things liek Sense and touchwiz it is not designed for.
Yes it works on stock I was using it with no problems
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It actually works best with stock kit Kat rom and kernel as that is what the developer of gravity box uses along with a N5. Tailor made for it!
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Ok, quick question. I have X Blast running now. Any problems using Xblast and Gravitybox?
Thanks
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If you run gravity box and xblast at the same time some things might conflict such as the status bar clock. There might be two of them so just disable one in either app but from personal experience there is no conflict with using both just make sure you don't have two things enabled for the same thing it'll display both and look goofy.
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Hey guys, new to n5 and I dig the stock ROM...would a somewhat stock ROM ie cataclysm be any better..than say stock w/ exposed framework?? I think exposed can give me any tweaks I need...right?
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Better is a relative term.
What is it you're trying to do with your phone?
many roms arent like really develped roms, people just compile it from whats already made then they add mods, using exposed would be just as good in those cases. but some developers actually develop a rom and fix things, they dont just add mods. those roms would be "better" than just using exposed.
Just thinking in terms of updates, etc...I find stock is good... Guess I'm wondering if the mods take performance away.
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Even though I run cataclysm I would recommend staying stock/ rooted and use xposed and either load Xblast or gravity box.
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Even though I run cataclysm I would recommend staying stock/ rooted and use xposed and either load Xblast or gravity box.
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Why do you say that? Just looking for discussion... I feel android has matured greatly since GB into ics. I've looked at cataclysm.. Seems to have the stock feel with just the right features
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Why do you say that? Just looking for discussion... I feel android has matured greatly since GB into ics. I've looked at cataclysm.. Seems to have the stock feel with just the right features
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Really, it's down to what you prefer. I just like to stick to stock rom with xposed modules and a custom kernel like franco.
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bigbear6708 said:
Why do you say that? Just looking for discussion... I feel android has matured greatly since GB into ics. I've looked at cataclysm.. Seems to have the stock feel with just the right features
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I say that because there is nothing in cataclysm that I use that isn't available in xposed with gravity box or xblast other than "quicktiles, disables fullscreen keyboard, battery style." As I said nothing not available in xposed. I just don't want to factory reset in all honesty. The only thing I am waiting for with cataclysm is to be able to adjust volume without having to unlock the phone, that is a big gripe of mine.
Thanks man. I'm the same way.. I'm over the whole factory reset.. I'll look into xposed. And stay stock! Thanks again
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I was wondering if anyone found a good messaging app that worked with Halo. So far hangouts is the only one that works reliably for me. AOSP messaging works until I click a contact thread and it switches into the full app. Textra and 8sms open the full app when I try to open them through halo. Oddly enough other messaging programs like kik work fine. Is this just the state of halo on kitkat roms, or something that app developers need to change? Thanks for any help.
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Halo is a recent port to KitKat since pa hasn't implemented their official halo yet. Operability should get better as development continues.
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Might check out this little app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.klinker.android.halopop
@jwhyte Thanks I figured it was a development issue. @es0tericcha0s I hadn't heard of this, looks great!
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@jwhyte Thanks I figured it was a development issue. @es0tericcha0s I hadn't heard of this, looks great!
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Yea, pretty cool idea. I didn't end up using it very much because I prefer the banner notifications that are an option with the app: LockerPro Lockscreen as they are less intrusive for every day use.
Hi! So I just rooted my N5, flashed Franco Kernel, Xposed+Gravity Box. So after this when I'm at the home screen there is an ever so slight lag when I click the recents button or go home from app tray, etc. So basically it kind of lags on the home screen, no widgets or anything. Is this my fault and is there anything I can do to fix it? Thanks!
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mess with the settings, find what you like. if youre still unhappy, try a different kernel, or different rom. try a few, find what you enjoy and what fills your needs. then youll be trully happy
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mess with the settings, find what you like. if youre still unhappy, try a different kernel, or different rom. try a few, find what you enjoy and what fills your needs. then youll be trully happy
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Okay I'll try to fix this or I'll flash a rom. I think it's Gravitybox that's making this beauty lag.
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It is gravity box. I quit using it for the same reason. Now, if I want features like what GB offers, I just use slimkat... Which has most if not all plus more hard coded
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It is gravity box. I quit using it for the same reason. Now, if I want features like what GB offers, I just use slimkat... Which has most if not all plus more hard coded
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Oh I knew it may have been the culprit! Well I think I may just flash a custom rom for the features and avoid the lag. Thanks for the awesome advice!
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Moving to the Nexus 5 from a Galaxy Nexus. (It's in the mail)
I'm using Nova Launcher Pro on the Galaxy because I just don't enjoy the low grid size of the GP stock launcher. I'm guessing I'll only be even more frustrated on the bigger screen, but I'd really like to stick to the stock launcher if possible.
So my question, is there anyway to just tweak the stock launcher to to a different grid size without all the other changes that come with the custom launchers?
Thanks.
Yes, Install xposed framework and a module called xposed gel settings.
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Yes:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.theknut.xposedgelsettings
Don't post questions in the general forums.
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Yes, Install xposed framework and a module called xposed gel settings.
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Is there any way to get a dark system wide ui on stock nexus 5 rom? I know there is team black out but that's app by app. I know there is slim kat too but I'm wondering if there is a theme or any way to do something like that on stock.
Thanks
Don't think so. Did you check themes and apps section?
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