Hi,
I am trying to modify the icon size of apps and number of icons which are shown on the home screen of my Phone.
I found that changing ro.sf.lcd_density in build.prop affects the complete system and it also not useful to change the size of icons shown on home screen.
I tried to change the android:maxRows="3" android:maxItemsPerRow="3" android:maxItems="6" in framework-res.apk package by following the advice given here. However it did not help me either.
Above method included retrieving of framework-res.apk, modifying the contents from layout-port directory, creating the zip and installing it. Which I did successfully without any error.
Currently I have 4x4 settings for the home screen, i.e. I can have maximum 16 icons on the Home page; and for example, I want to change it to 3x2 so that there can be only 9 icons on the home screen.
I also want to customize the icon sizes.
How can I do by modifying framework-res.apk or some other package from existing ROM?
Just to make sure: I don't want to install new application or theme, rather want to understand how it is done.
The device I work on has ICS installed. (I am using ICS Arco's CM9 for Samsung Galaxy S plus device)
Same here, but a little different
i'd like to know if it's possible to change to a 5x5 icon layout. had Android Revolution 5.1 and noticed on install that it gave that option. however, i just went back to stock rom so i can get my KitKat update. if it is possible, will i be able to do it on KitKat?
clsifford said:
i'd like to know if it's possible to change to a 5x5 icon layout. had Android Revolution 5.1 and noticed on install that it gave that option. however, i just went back to stock rom so i can get my KitKat update. if it is possible, will i be able to do it on KitKat?
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Install apex launcher there you get many options to change grid size which will in turn allow you to have 5x5 grid
I downloaded an app called Kernel Tweaker. I then went to the edit build.prop section and I changed the Screen DPI to 226. After I rebooted my icons were extra large and SystemUI kept crashing. No navigation bars were present either.
So I wanted to know the default DPI so that I can edit build.prop from my PC and recover my device...
I have a GT-N8010 running stock Touchwiz KitKat 4.4.2, rooted...
The background stays black even if the the notif bars in the themes are white/blue/etc. If you guys could provide me with a solution that would make my day.
Details:
Huawei gr5 2017, emui 5.0, android 7.0
Build # BLL-L22C636B360
Have you been able to sort this out? I've been also trying to change the colour of the bar, both with themes from the Theme Store and by trying to modify a theme with EMUI Theme Editor but was unsuccessful.
You have to root your device. Then, with a root explorer, go to /system/emui/lite/prop , find local.prop and modify the "true" value in ro.build.hw_emui_lite.enable=true for "false". Then reboot and you can full theme notification bar.
Thank you, unfortunately that didn't work. Modified it, rebooted, changed theme to one with modified bar, rebooted again but still stock notification bar. Is it possible, that the emui theme editor just isn't (fully) compatible yet with nougat/emui 5.0?
traily said:
Thank you, unfortunately that didn't work. Modified it, rebooted, changed theme to one with modified bar, rebooted again but still stock notification bar. Is it possible, that the emui theme editor just isn't (fully) compatible yet with nougat/emui 5.0?
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I've just tried the emui theme editor app and it seems that background colour can't be changed. I guess it isn't fully supported yet. You can get a theme with the panel that you like and then modify it.
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You have to root your device. Then, with a root explorer, go to /system/emui/lite/prop , find local.prop and modify the "true" value in ro.build.hw_emui_lite.enable=true for "false". Then reboot and you can full theme notification bar.
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I'm using a different device, the P8 Lite 2017 on EMUI 5 and Android 7.0..i tried this trick, but it doesn't work. Im not even talking about the Theme Editor, just the normal themes for EMUI 5, and all they change are the App Icons, wallpaper, and lock screen wallpaper. A bit off topic but still, EMUI 5 theme issue..you guys got them to work correctly?
Sadly, I haven't found a solution to this minor glitch. Though I saw a potential solution. I'll update you guys if it works.
i was having a same problem with default theme app, try different themes or try this:
download this app from playstore
Themes Manager For HUAWEI EMUI, try a justice league theme and apply. If it works then you should be all set, its just the bug with theme which you have downloaded.
There isn't an option on the settings or the developer settings (like on the 5). I tried some root apps, but none of them worked. Are we stuck with the one font then?
ONE UI CUSTOM FONTS
Detailed Guide and Troubleshooter
Google Fonts
May 20231) Download and install the official Samsung Sans system font from the Galaxy Store. This is the non-modified version for creating the initial backup. Once installed, manually change your system font to Samsung Sans from Display > Font Settings.
2) In Samsung Cloud, create a backup of only the settings while your font is set to Samsung Sans. The first two steps only need to be done once for all subsequent custom fonts.
3) Uninstall or update over the old Samsung Sans font with the new custom zFont Samsung Sans font file which contains the font you want to change to. This uses the same package name (com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans) as the official font to trick cloud into thinking it's legit.
zFont 3 Download: Click Here
Attached are 3 font APK files that can be directly installed onto your device for use with this workaround. If you use these files you don't need to install zFont. Google Sans Regular and Bold (can only have 1 or the other installed at 1 time). Product Sans Black.
NOTE: There's also an option to use other fonts in zFont instead of Samsung Sans, but if you choose those, you'll have to create a new backup with the official version of that font selected.
4) Change your system font to "Default" prior to final step. This is IMPORTANT.
NOTE: Your custom font should be present within your font list after installation. When updating custom fonts, it might appear as if the correct font is already selected but your new font won't actually become active until you refresh it by unselecting and reselecting the font which requires the Samsung Cloud workaround since you can't select a modified font manually from the font menu or you'll get an error.
5) In Samsung Cloud, select the option to restore. Uncheck all options except "Settings" to restore only the settings that you backed up in step #2. While it's restoring, you'll see the text on the screen update to your target custom font prior to reaching 100% complete if it's successful. Once the restoration is finished, you'll get a dialog popup asking if you want to delete old backups, select the NO response so the backup can be used for future fonts.
6) Verify everything worked correctly by opening your font settings and making sure your font has changed from "Default" to the custom font you installed in step #3. Once verified, restart your device to apply the new font system wide.
NOTE: Not all text will be replaced with your updated font until after a system reboot. If your font is still set to Default, restarting your device won't change anything. Continue to the troubleshooting steps below if you're positive you performed all these steps correctly.Subsequent UpdatesTo update your font while a backup of the device's settings is already created (with the correct font file selected per step #2), just update custom font file, change font to default, restore settings, restart device (or just start at step #3). No need to create a new backup everytime you load a new font unless the original backup was lost.TROUBLESHOOTINGSamsung Cloud custom font workaround will not work if you debloated your system applications. Samsung Cloud relies on several pre-installed applications to restore all settings back to its former backed up state, especially fonts since it seems like getting the font to restore is the toughest setting to fix if debloated. I'm not sure 100% exactly which applications affect this, but I've narrowed it down to Samsung apps that are capable of being backed up within Samsung Cloud.MUST BE INSTALLED AND ENABLED
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Cloud Platform Services(SCPM)
Samsung Core Services (SCS)
Samsung Account (Logged In)
Galaxy Themes
Galaxy Themes Services
Galaxy Store
Foundation
Noto Serif / Source Sans
CMHProvider
Samsung Phone
Call Logs Backup
KeyCustomizationsBNR
Wallpaper Backup
BrightnessBNR
SamsungOne
ShortcutBNR
KeyCustomizationInfoBNR
Samsung Pass
Calendar
Reminders
Contacts
Messages
Recommended apps
DiagMonAgent
Samsung Notes
IPService
Smart Switch Agent
com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant
Secure Folder
Samsung AR AppsUse the following ADB command to install debloated system applications:
Code:
pm install-existing <app_package_name>
Use this ADB command to enable an application:
Code:
pm enable <app_package_name>