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Custom Navbar Buttons [No Root]

Has anyone used the Theme creator programme from Sony with there Z5 is it possible to just change the navbar buttons with it? Im guessing it's possible because Themes I've installed do change the buttons but I can't get to my laptop yet to try it. If it is possible I'm surprised there's no thread about it surely I'm not the only one who would like custom nav buttons.

Theres one there just called marshmallow. It uses the Google stock nav bar and doesn't look a whole lot different otherwise.
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Think il get to my laptop next week and try making some custom buttons and making a theme with them.

GEX THE GECKO said:
Has anyone used the Theme creator programme from Sony with there Z5 is it possible to just change the navbar buttons with it? Im guessing it's possible because Themes I've installed do change the buttons but I can't get to my laptop yet to try it. If it is possible I'm surprised there's no thread about it surely I'm not the only one who would like custom nav buttons.
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Just replace the .png file of related nav button under a theme. Then istall that theme and you are good to go.
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There's an app in the appstore which allows you to change your Navbar icons and configuration, assuming you're rooted. I used to use it on my Z3 and it worked like a charm.
Never used it on my Z5 and it's a paid app, so it's up to you.
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.janis605.softkeyz
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DeathStroke said:
Just replace the .png file of related nav button under a theme. Then istall that theme and you are good to go.
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Hopefully get to my computer next week and give this a try.

ianrobbie said:
There's an app in the appstore which allows you to change your Navbar icons and configuration, assuming you're rooted. I used to use it on my Z3 and it worked like a charm.
Never used it on my Z5 and it's a paid app, so it's up to you.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.janis605.softkeyz
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Aye I've used it before works great, my Z5 isnt rooted though and until CM is available its likely to stay that way.

Yeah, Xperia themes can theme the nav bar icons without root. You can create a theme from scratch or simply modify an existing one. Use the Sony theme creator or use APKtool to decompile an existing theme and replace the nav bar icon images.

Just got to try this Theme creators well cool give it a try if you ain't already its very easy to use.

GEX THE GECKO said:
Just got to try this Theme creators well cool give it a try if you ain't already its very easy to use.
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Like custom navbar buttons? I made a theme, custom designed buttons in illustrator. Hope u like it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3304435

langeveld024 said:
Like custom navbar buttons? I made a theme, custom designed buttons in illustrator. Hope u like it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3304435
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Nice work its just the navbar buttons i wanted to change though.

GEX THE GECKO said:
Nice work its just the navbar buttons i wanted to change though.
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How do u want them? I can try to make something for u?

langeveld024 said:
How do u want them? I can try to make something for u?
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Thanks ☺ just some square white boxes with white letters inside would be nice.
Back = J
Home = A
Recents = Y

my theme with nav bar change on MM is Android M Turquoise.

GEX THE GECKO said:
Thanks ☺ just some square white boxes with white letters inside would be nice.
Back = J
Home = A
Recents = Y
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Any specific font?

langeveld024 said:
Any specific font?
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Roboto normal

GEX THE GECKO said:
Roboto normal
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like this? (see attachment)
i personally havent tested it so there might be bugs.

langeveld024 said:
like this? (see attachment)
i personally havent tested it so there might be bugs.
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Looks cool just a bit big see screenshot. Half size might be better cheers.

GEX THE GECKO said:
Looks cool just a bit big see screenshot. Half size might be better cheers.
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Oops yeah I see lol. Will correct it when I've got some time

No rush im still using it

How do I change grid view to list view for apps?

Hello everyone,
since Saturday I got a new Xperia Z5 after using my beloved Galaxy S2 for 4 (or 5?) years.
Honestly, I didn't want a new phone, but it was just too slow and finally didn't function any more.
So now I am personalizing my new Phone, but am really disturbed by the app menu.
Apps on different pages, where I have to scroll and look for an app? What is this? 2010?
I am so used to the list view on TouchWiz and Cyanogenmod.
How do I get that onto my Xperia Z5 Phone?
Here are some screenshots for clarification. (sorry I can't post links yet)
I have this: googledrive.com/host/0B71qahVEwjt5X1RPY2pSVmdPWmc/gridview
(currently using Google Now Launcher, which is at least closer to what I want)
I want this: androidbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/CM13-app-drawer.png
Or what would even be better, but I guess not possible, this: cdn.cultofandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/applistview.jpg
I hope you know what I mean and can help me.
BR,
Rastla

quite easy to do with another launcher. You can do it with nova launcher how you want it.

And wth!? Nothing easier than a Sony ui menu. Almost complete stock Android. You should even have a quick search bar on top, you can move your apps in the app draw where you want them to be etc.
It's all a little more overviewed compared to Samsung, that's one reason I love sony's ui so much
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slim207rc said:
And wth!? Nothing easier than a Sony ui menu. Almost complete stock Android. You should even have a quick search bar on top, you can move your apps in the app draw where you want them to be etc.
It's all a little more overviewed compared to Samsung, that's one reason I love sony's ui so much
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stock sony ui doesn't have a search bar at top (only the google now launcher).
its just that old grid view i know from early android days. i would even go so far, to compare it to windows 98.
it's impractical and definitively not good overviewed imho.
what can be more practical than a simple A-Z list?

rastla said:
stock sony ui doesn't have a search bar at top (only the google now launcher).
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Yes it does...

Manneman32 said:
Yes it does...
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just checked, you are right.
but doesn't help me - nor change anything
gonna try the nova launcher though (which dorsetqpr mentioned)

rastla said:
just checked, you are right.
but doesn't help me - nor change anything
gonna try the nova launcher though (which dorsetqpr mentioned)
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Any launcher from playstore can give you that type of showing icons,Nova,Hola,Solo,CM...
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Allek84 said:
Any launcher from playstore can give you that type of showing icons,Nova,Hola,Solo,CM...
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Isnt there any way to do it on Sony launcher?? Dont like Third party launcher, many ads
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ragnalamb01 said:
Isnt there any way to do it on Sony launcher?? Dont like Third party launcher, many ads
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I settled for the Google Now Launcher and the alphabetical icons since it's not too different from the stock launcher and has no ads

rastla said:
I settled for the Google Now Launcher and the alphabetical icons since it's not too different from the stock launcher and has no ads
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Thanks for the help... Ill give that a try
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Change icons while using Huawei Home launcher?

Just got my Mate 9 and I am liking it so far. I've used Nova and Go launcher in the past on other phones, however, I seem to like Huawei's own Home launcher. Simple and clean. However, is there a way I can apply icon packs to it? I want to change some icons, but can't seem to find a way to do that.
Any help or advice is appreciated.

You can change icons in theme manager.

gm007 said:
You can change icons in theme manager.
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I see where the icons are in the Theme manager, but those are just the pre-loaded icons. How do I apply icons packs that I've downloaded from the play store?

rimz808 said:
I see where the icons are in the Theme manager, but those are just the pre-loaded icons. How do I apply icons packs that I've downloaded from the play store?
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Didn't try anything from playstore,but if you download a theme you have to put it in HWthemes folder in internal storage.
Other option you can download online themes from the themes manager and apply the icons only.

gm007 said:
Didn't try anything from playstore,but if you download a theme you have to put it in HWthemes folder in internal storage.
Other option you can download online themes from the themes manager and apply the icons only.
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How did you get to that? When I click on my Theme icon, all I get is Local theme. I do not see Featured, Top, etc like your screenshot.

rimz808 said:
How did you get to that? When I click on my Theme icon, all I get is Local theme. I do not see Featured, Top, etc like your screenshot.
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Not sure maybe it's disabled in ur country.
Maybe you can try using different location in hicare or register a new account with another country.

gm007 said:
Not sure maybe it's disabled in ur country.
Maybe you can try using different location in hicare or register a new account with another country.
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I'm in the USA. Yourself? Are other Mate 9 U.S versions able to see more than just Local Theme?
Thanks

rimz808 said:
I'm in the USA. Yourself? Are other Mate 9 U.S versions able to see more than just Local Theme?
Thanks
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I don't think so, probably copyright stuff in there. I do wonder, can you register a huawei Id account? Assuming you have USA firmware.
I also have a l29 but mine is based out of Germany I think.

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I don't think so, probably copyright stuff in there. I do wonder, can you register a huawei Id account? Assuming you have USA firmware.
I also have a l29 but mine is based out of Germany I think.
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Never was informed to register the phone.. something I was looking to do when i first got it, but did not see a place to register it.

rimz808 said:
Never was informed to register the phone.. something I was looking to do when i first got it, but did not see a place to register it.
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do you have huawei id listed in settings?

intruda119 said:
do you have huawei id listed in settings?
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I do not see that in my settings or in About Phone. Am I looking at the right place?

rimz808 said:
I do not see that in my settings or in About Phone. Am I looking at the right place?
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It should be above account setting.

rimz808 said:
I do not see that in my settings or in About Phone. Am I looking at the right place?
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I'm on l29 international version

intruda119 said:
I'm on l29 international version
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I do not have that in my settings. Just Accounts, No Huawei ID nor HIcloud like you have. I am on the US version

I use icon changer from playstore

NikiFue said:
I use icon changer from playstore
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Life saver! That's exactly all that I needed.
Appreciate you sharing that!

rimz808 said:
Life saver! That's exactly all that I needed.
Appreciate you sharing that!
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You're welcome. It's not the perfect solution because if you use app drawer, you can't change icons in app drawer but at least you get a better looking Homescreen.

NikiFue said:
You're welcome. It's not the perfect solution because if you use app drawer, you can't change icons in app drawer but at least you get a better looking Homescreen.
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It's the homescreen icons that I wanted to change, and this worked exactly as I wanted. What icon packs have you tried/like?

I used "clix" for a while, because they loke a bit like the stock icons, but now i have a new theme where all icons i have on my homescreen are included except of the telegram icon, so i made it by myself and applied it with icon changer

[Port]Pixel launcher for Marshmallow & Lollipop

Pixel_Launcher_O updated with latest Launcher available on Android O Beta(Only Marshmallow)
This is the Port of Pixel launcher for Marshmallow and Lollipop running devices.*
With the display of 480x854
There are some other Ported versions of Pixel launcher on internet.But this is Different it gives you the feature of adding 5 apps in Dock. [ Which is not available in other Ported​ version]. And the size of icons also resized to give better look.*
FORGET THOSE GIGANTIC TRUCK SIZED ICONS
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I signed the APK with different key, you need to remove all previous versions to be able to install it. Placing it as a system app also enables you Google Now in the left panel.
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The first time you try to open the app it will forcefully exits. Give it one minute and try to open it, then it should be working.
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Downloads:
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:->There are two versions of Pixel launcher.
1st is Ported version of Pixel launcher from Nougat.
2nd is Ported version of Android O Pixel launcher.
Lollipop users install/flash -Pixel_Launcher.
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Great

Pradeep Kumar Sahoo said:
Great
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Thanks bro

Thread updated with Latest version of Android O Launcher

Great work again, @@[email protected]
Looks like my antivirus loves to detect every apk file as a virus, it's here again
You ported this launcher not for tablets, right?
Look at the screenshot. The icons are really small and so is the home screen. I would better prefer Nova Launcher

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Great work again, @@[email protected]
Looks like my antivirus loves to detect every apk file as a virus, it's here again
You ported this launcher not for tablets, right?
Look at the screenshot. The icons are really small and so is the home screen. I would better prefer Nova Launcher
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No its only for 480x854 display.
And signature key is always my problem:laugh:

@[email protected] said:
No its only for 480x854 display.
And signature key is always my problem:laugh:
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Oh, I just read it and ignored
That was just a look of how ugly can a 480×854 pixel launcher look on 600×1024 pixel display:silly:

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Oh, I just read it and ignored
That was just a look of how ugly can a 480×854 pixel launcher look on 600×1024 pixel display:silly:
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Yes:laugh::laugh:
First Time when i install pixel launcher on my device [480x854] it has giant icons.
6 icons in 2 row and swipe again for more 6 and go on.
You can imagine how big they were.
Than i decided to take some actions.....

@[email protected] said:
Yes:laugh::laugh:
First Time when i install pixel launcher on my device [480x854] it has giant icons.
6 icons in 2 row and swipe again for more 6 and go on.
You can imagine how big they were.
Than i decided to take some actions.....
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Changed my resolution to 400×682 and now it looks better.
I still prefer my stock resolution with Nova Launcher

Nikhilkumar038 said:
Changed my resolution to 400×682 and now it looks better.
I still prefer my stock resolution with Nova Launcher
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Me also

good work! Its working here; except 6 icon in doc looks crazy. Can I remove my system app "google now launcher" ? or it will cause problem after rest ?

kdm6389 said:
good work! Its working here; except 6 icon in doc looks crazy. Can I remove my system app "google now launcher" ? or it will cause problem after rest ?
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6 icons in dock?
What's your screen size?
And if you are rooted then you can easily make backup and then remove Google now launcher .
If something went wrong just restore the backup it.

Hey like can someone port it for tablets.

Sreedev the bro said:
Hey like can someone port it for tablets.
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Try Lawnchair by deletescape or Rootless Pixel Launcher Port by azaidi.

Work perfect thanks?

Wallpaper option doesn't work, is there anything I can do for this?
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viewlife said:
Wallpaper option doesn't work, is there anything I can do for this?
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Install Google Wallpapers App from Play Store.

Thanks bro for this awesome launcher. By the way can it uses icon packs? And hide some apps also?

A10 Sagar Jet said:
Thanks bro for this awesome launcher. By the way can it uses icon packs? And hide some apps also?
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Sorry bro it can't be possible.
Bcauz its stock Google launcher without some adjustments.

Good

Question Icon Installation

I had Swift Backup backup my icons from my old OP phone. I restored them and I'm also using Nove Launcher Prime. It's not seeing the icons. Is there a way to use them?

Why restore them? Why not reinstall the pack the way you did initially?
I don't know how you would "backup icons". You could backup the pack and restore it, and also choose the pack from Nova as you did before.

They're not available on Google Play and I'm essentially trying to move them from my OP9.
Nova won't let me search for them (Android sees them as installed but also won't let me select them). To get more themes, it forces me to the store.
OOS saw them and allowed me to change them easily. Seems like changing icons is something not easily done in general on a Pixel

Again not sure what you mean. "Android sees them"? Where? Didn't you use Swift to backup the icon pack apk?

krakout said:
Again not sure what you mean. "Android sees them"? Where? Didn't you use Swift to backup the icon pack apk?
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Yes, used Swift. If I do a search in the system settings, I see the different packs as installed apps. However, I can't open them in a launcher, and they're not selectable in Nova's icon settings. I see either "system" theme or "get more" and it directs me to google play.

What happens when you launch the icon pack app?

krakout said:
What happens when you launch the icon pack app?
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Here's a screenshot showing what i mean when i do a search for icon in the settings menu. Hope this helps clarify things.

Ohhh wait, you mean the official OnePlus icons? Yeah, those won't work I think, these are baked into the system and won't work on other ROMs. But I think there are a few good looking OnePlus-like packs on Play.

krakout said:
What happens when you launch the icon pack app?
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Nothing.

Predictably so.

krakout said:
Ohhh wait, you mean the official OnePlus icons? Yeah, those won't work I think, these are baked into the system and won't work on other ROMs. But I think there are a few good looking OnePlus-like packs on Play.
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I was hoping they weren't tied to the OP launcher, but I'm thinking you're right. Been hesitant to buy them with so much crap on GP anymore.
Thanks!

Eh there's some pretty nice icon packs to be honest, even better than OP originals covering more app icons