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Changing Icons

Hey,
I recall seeing a review in which the reviewer mentioned you could long press any icon and change the icon for another, it also had the option to add your own.
Has anyone tried this / can confirm?
Thinking of themeing the phone without root on an icon by icon basis - are there any icons it won't allow you to change?
Thanks!

I was hoping someone could answer this, I probably saw the same review... He didn't pass the add your own option, would be nice to be able to use icon packs

TheKrow said:
Hey,
I recall seeing a review in which the reviewer mentioned you could long press any icon and change the icon for another, it also had the option to add your own.
Has anyone tried this / can confirm?
Thinking of themeing the phone without root on an icon by icon basis - are there any icons it won't allow you to change?
Thanks!
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I know that if you install a launcher like Nova launcher you can indeed do that.

Badouken said:
I know that if you install a launcher like Nova launcher you can indeed do that.
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Yeah that's definitely an option but I'm sure I saw this functionality on LGs launcher but it looked like you could only change them on an icon by icon basis opposed to applying an icon pack?

You can but only on the home screen, just keep holding down on the icon until you hear the phone vibrate let go and then hit the paint brush next to it.
Also it does not work if the apps are in folders already.

daleski75 said:
You can but only on the home screen, just keep holding down on the icon until you hear the phone vibrate let go and then hit the paint brush next to it.
Also it does not work if the apps are in folders already.
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Damn. Is it possible to add icon packs after root without changing your launcher? I'd like to keep everything the same but just change the icons.

TheKrow said:
Damn. Is it possible to add icon packs after root without changing your launcher? I'd like to keep everything the same but just change the icons.
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AFAIK it's not possible without changing your launcher which also means you lose knock code support.

What about Unicon? Don't need a custom launcher it seems...

TheKrow said:
What about Unicon? Don't need a custom launcher it seems...
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Unicon work fine using it now you need to have xposed installed

There's an app called "icon changer" which can change the app icons on the homesceen to something you choose.
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jaythenut said:
Unicon work fine using it now you need to have xposed installed
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Seconded: Unicon is doing the business. I've used the icons from "Ultimate G3 Theme", but there are several G3-style icon packs on the store already, anyone tried any others?

daleski75 said:
AFAIK it's not possible without changing your launcher which also means you lose knock code support.
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Erm, you do not lose knock code by simply changing the launcher. Launchers have no influence on it. I'm using Action Launcher and it works perfectly

clandes said:
Erm, you do not lose knock code by simply changing the launcher. Launchers have no influence on it. I'm using Action Launcher and it works perfectly
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Sorry was meant to say double tap to wake/sleep the screen not knock code so my apologies.

daleski75 said:
Sorry was meant to say double tap to wake/sleep the screen not knock code so my apologies.
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Double tap to wake/sleep does also work with other launchers. It's integrated in the system and therefore not being changed by other launcher which is just an app with a different UI. Actually everything works no matter if you use LG UI or different launcher. The only possibility to change system settings is via root + Xposed installer with G3 tweakbox and/or gravity box. So no worries

clandes said:
Double tap to wake/sleep does also work with other launchers. It's integrated in the system and therefore not being changed by other launcher which is just an app with a different UI. Actually everything works no matter if you use LG UI or different launcher. The only possibility to change system settings is via root + Xposed installer with G3 tweakbox and/or gravity box. So no worries
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Couldn't get it to work on mine for some reason with nova launcher 3.2 beta so went back to the stock launcher.

daleski75 said:
Couldn't get it to work on mine for some reason with nova launcher 3.2 beta so went back to the stock launcher.
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Hm, that's strange. I haven't been using Nova for quite some time so I'm not sure but it might be some Nova setting in that case. With Action Launcher it works normally.

for me the double tap to wake/sleep only works on dalvik runtime, the moment i convert to art it refuses to work

pre10c said:
for me the double tap to wake/sleep only works on dalvik runtime, the moment i convert to art it refuses to work
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Double tap and knock code work flawlessly for me with ART
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TheKrow said:
Hey,
I recall seeing a review in which the reviewer mentioned you could long press any icon and change the icon for another, it also had the option to add your own.
Has anyone tried this / can confirm?
Thinking of themeing the phone without root on an icon by icon basis - are there any icons it won't allow you to change?
Thanks!
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I now own this phone and I can confirm you can change the icons to some crap options off LG or you can Google some nice PNG files on Google and set them yourself. It only changes them on the home screen though and not the app drawer [emoji106]

Well double tap to wake up to Lock screen or use knock code to Home Screen and double tap to sleep work perfectly for me using Nova.
To double tap to sleep I have an app titled 'Turn Off' in which to get it to work where you simply double tap anywhere on the Nova Home screen I went to Nova Settings/Gestures and for Double Tap gesture I assigned a shortcut to the Turn Off app.
Now I never need to press the power button for both wake or sleep.

UNICON works great for me and i get to keep stock launcher for now till i get bored :good:

Themer App FINALLY *Officially* Compatible - 27 Aug 2014

I thought I'd share with everyone that the app/home replacement named THEMER is finally LG G3 Compatible as of today.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer&hl=en
If you aren't familiar, all you do is install the app, chose from one of over a hundred themes you like, and apply it. Widgets, backgrounds, everything on yours will look just like the pictures in the app gallery.
I've been using it for quite some time on my Nexus 5, and was happy to find out it worked fine on the G3 via restore from TIBU when I upgraded.

Doesn't work for me, can't get no themes. Says it's officially supported but says me phone isn't compatible.

p70shooter said:
Doesn't work for me, can't get no themes. Says it's officially supported but says me phone isn't compatible.
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You have to be using a stock/oem DPI and navigation bar height. If you change either, it won't work well if at all.
I updated this morning and it is working fine for me still. Perhaps uninstall and reinstall?

Good news! Long time waiting! Works perfect here.

p70shooter said:
Doesn't work for me, can't get no themes. Says it's officially supported but says me phone isn't compatible.
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I had this problem are you using G3 tweakbox? if so go into it then the themes section then navigation bar and turn the switch to make it go to stock again, then reboot. This fixed it for me.

unobtainiumdroid said:
I had this problem are you using G3 tweakbox? if so go into it then the themes section then navigation bar and turn the switch to make it go to stock again, then reboot. This fixed it for me.
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I had the same.

RED ZMAN said:
You have to be using a stock/oem DPI and navigation bar height. If you change either, it won't work well if at all.
I updated this morning and it is working fine for me still. Perhaps uninstall and reinstall?
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unobtainiumdroid said:
I had this problem are you using G3 tweakbox? if so go into it then the themes section then navigation bar and turn the switch to make it go to stock again, then reboot. This fixed it for me.
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Ah, silly me. I changed the dpi back to stock but didn't think about the nav bar height. Thanks fellas ☺

I changed the dpi to stock with app settings module and still doesn't work hmmmm

So I changed the entire system dpi... But I couldn't get the nav bar transparent so

Once everything is back to stock you'll probably have to reboot

RED ZMAN said:
Once everything is back to stock you'll probably have to reboot
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I did

Can't I force it somehow to work on modified DPI and navbar? Stock is just too big. I suppose I could set a custom DPI for the launcher only via App settings (the xposed module), but can I do the same for the navbar somehow?

This is awesome! Thanks for the heads up! Going to take some getting used to not using the knock to unlock lol
Edit: hmm knock still works!

Horcza said:
Can't I force it somehow to work on modified DPI and navbar? Stock is just too big. I suppose I could set a custom DPI for the launcher only via App settings (the xposed module), but can I do the same for the navbar somehow?
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Nope.
Actually, the only other way to get it to work I read about in their subforums here. You have to change the DPI and Navbar in a manner that still gives you a supported resolution in the end. I don't have any problems with the stock nav bar, though I've got mine themed. some of the themed navbars have small buttons on them.
If you can install the app, you should be able to look at themes, you just can't use the Browse Themes/Trending/newest/Most Popular sections, When you apply others, they may not look right since your resolution is off. I don't think they plugged this loophole yet.
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I did
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Don't know what the issue is. DPI has to be stock, status bar needs to be stock size and so does nav bar. If they all are, it should work fine.
If they are, and it isn't, you should post in their forums.
dean_fx said:
This is awesome! Thanks for the heads up! Going to take some getting used to not using the knock to unlock lol
Edit: hmm knock still works!
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That's the thing, everything still works. The launcher portion is pretty customizable too.

RED ZMAN said:
Nope.
Actually, the only other way to get it to work I read about in their subforums here. You have to change the DPI and Navbar in a manner that still gives you a supported resolution in the end. I don't have any problems with the stock nav bar, though I've got mine themed. some of the themed navbars have small buttons on them.
If you can install the app, you should be able to look at themes, you just can't use the Browse Themes/Trending/newest/Most Popular sections, When you apply others, they may not look right since your resolution is off. I don't think they plugged this loophole yet.
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Well in the browse section it points out that I have the wrong resolution, it doesn't do it at the categories, but they don't show anything. What's the stock navbar height? 48p?

Horcza said:
Can't I force it somehow to work on modified DPI and navbar? Stock is just too big. I suppose I could set a custom DPI for the launcher only via App settings (the xposed module), but can I do the same for the navbar somehow?
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What I used to do on my old phone is set it to stock, download the theme and set it, then change my phone to how I liked it. Most of the time that worked just fine, pain in the ass I know but worth a go if you want themer.

p70shooter said:
What I used to do on my old phone is set it to stock, download the theme and set it, then change my phone to how I liked it. Most of the time that worked just fine, pain in the ass I know but worth a go if you want themer.
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If this works then it definitely sounds like it's worth the 2 reboots. Thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the tip!! I was waiting for this

Trying now

Works a treat - thanks for the heads up!

Notification/Status Bar in Android 6

Is there a way to disable the annoying "feature" of transparent status bar? I've been searching for days and am only finding Xposed modules recommended or status bar replacement apps but I just want to disable the transparency, nothing else. Is there a way to do in Android V6 (Marshmallow) on Samsung Touchwiz?

PRL77 said:
Is there a way to disable the annoying "feature" of transparent status bar? I've been searching for days and am only finding Xposed modules recommended or status bar replacement apps but I just want to disable the transparency, nothing else. Is there a way to do in Android V6 (Marshmallow) on Samsung Touchwiz?
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Samsung Galaxy S7

PRL77 said:
Samsung Galaxy S7
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Model = G9xxx
eg: (Mine is G930F)

PRL77 said:
Is there a way to disable the annoying "feature" of transparent status bar? I've been searching for days and am only finding Xposed modules recommended or status bar replacement apps but I just want to disable the transparency, nothing else. Is there a way to do in Android V6 (Marshmallow) on Samsung Touchwiz?
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No
it s default on android 6.0 system UI so you have use a 3rd party tool or app to disable it.
like nova launcher > setting > looks & feel > disable transparent notification bar
there is no setting in Android System itself
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Model = G9xxx
eg: (Mine is G930F)
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SM-G930V

Geeks Empire said:
No
it s default on android 6.0 system UI so you have use a 3rd party tool or app to disable it.
like nova launcher > setting > looks & feel > disable transparent notification bar
there is no setting in Android System itself
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Damn, so much for Android being the OS of "options". Another IOS, here we come?
Is there any other app you are aware of instead of a full-blown launcher? Something simpler?

PRL77 said:
Damn, so much for Android being the OS of "options". Another IOS, here we come?
Is there any other app you are aware of instead of a full-blown launcher? Something simpler?
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thats the point! you don't have any launcher or MOD Or ROM in iOS there is no option.
you don't like this you can install another thing to change it
Status
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.james.status&hl=en
Energy Bar it shows battery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=you.in.spark.energy
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Both links you posted are dead.

PRL77 said:
Both links you posted are dead.
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Something wrong your end, both links work fine here

Geeks Empire said:
No
it s default on android 6.0 system UI so you have use a 3rd party tool or app to disable it.
like nova launcher > setting > looks & feel > disable transparent notification bar
there is no setting in Android System itself
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Got it. Did that, thanks man. Is there a way to disable the "expansion" of notifications by default? After I rooted, all notifications are showing expanded. It used to take a two-finger swipe down to expand each but now they just all show up like that by default. And I'm not even able to collapse them. They start collapsing when I do two-finger swipe up but go back to their expanded mode when let go.

PRL77 said:
Got it. Did that, thanks man. Is there a way to disable the "expansion" of notifications by default? After I rooted, all notifications are showing expanded. It used to take a two-finger swipe down to expand each but now they just all show up like that by default. And I'm not even able to collapse them. They start collapsing when I do two-finger swipe up but go back to their expanded mode when let go.
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No.
technically when there is expanded option for a notification so user may need to do something! >> it s useful
to collapse it two-finger swipe up should work just make sure put two finger correctly!
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Geeks Empire said:
No.
technically when there is expanded option for a notification so user may need to do something! >> it s useful
to collapse it two-finger swipe up should work just make sure put two finger correctly!
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The two finger swipe looks like it's gonna happen with the notification starting to collapse as expected but then expands back when the fingers are released. It will not stay collapsed. And they are ALL expanded by default, even a silly screenshot notification and other notifications that didn't used to be expanded before I rooted but are now.

Updated to android P

Hi all.
Today I received the new android p update. But unfortunately differences are little to none.
Have you received the update yet?
Whats your experience with android p on lg g7?
Have you noticed much improvements?

I noticed notifications are little bit different, you have option to minimize those permanent notifications without being able to see them in notification bar. And you get options for fast reply messages form viber... probably some other apps. But it wasn't there before. And Gestures are here. I still use app called Gesture control for this coz I like it more like that. And ofc there is different recent apps look. Looks better. Other than that, everything is same.

I use google sms app and have had the notification and fast reply already.
Unfortunately I am disappointed that lg did not put any time to improve the ui.
What about camera? I do not see any improvements.

I noticed also magnified view when I try to select some text. And in camera there is now cine shot which lets you make some photos with some part moving like animation.
There is probably more of changes that I dont notice. I use nova luncher with custom themes so I knot nothing about UI how it looks like now and can't remember how it looked before.

sisaxe said:
And Gestures are here. I still use app called Gesture control for this coz I like it more like that.
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What are gestures?

Issemann said:
What are gestures?
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If you turn them on in settings you will be able to use swipe right to open recent apps and switch between last used apps.

sisaxe said:
I noticed also magnified view when I try to select some text. And in camera there is now cine shot which lets you make some photos with some part moving like animation.
There is probably more of changes that I dont notice. I use nova luncher with custom themes so I knot nothing about UI how it looks like now and can't remember how it looked before.
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Cine is included in oreo so noting new

maydayind said:
Cine is included in oreo so noting new
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Cine video was in oreo. But not cine shot. Its not the same thing. Before I was using some apps yo do that.

I updated and my lockscreeen just wouldn't show, its just black and i can't do anything about it.

Do not disturb still don't work auto on for months and the notch was not in my way until now when you pinch in you tube that notch now get in the video as it was just a nice black bar.
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Isn't compatible with Huawei Nova 3i (Pie 9.1) according to Play Store.

I like it, but it's a massive battery drain on Samsung a70.

steamrollerpark said:
Isn't compatible with Huawei Nova 3i (Pie 9.1) according to Play Store.
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I am bit scared when it comes to huawei devices because of their device compatibility issues.

kai666 said:
I like it, but it's a massive battery drain on Samsung a70.
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Also if you use admin lock gesture, it will surely drain some juice, use anything else and it won't happen.

pepot said:
The best launcher.Thanks for your work
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Thank you so much for kind words

Using the launcher right now and it actually works brilliant. Many thanks my friend

Got the APK and it installs and works fine on Huawei.

Thanks for the launcher!
It's smooth, it's light. If there is per icon customization (gesture and icon change) and grid size over 10+ then it will be my goer.

Does thisone work for multi screen phones like the LG G8x ?

Is there a option to remove or customize the search bar under dock?

Please disregard.

rippedwarrior69 said:
Is there a option to remove or customize the search bar under dock?
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Glad to know, there is an update in play store, do check it out.

steamrollerpark said:
Got the APK and it installs and works fine on Huawei.
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Glad to know that.
lou2s said:
Thanks for the launcher!
It's smooth, it's light. If there is per icon customization (gesture and icon change) and grid size over 10+ then it will be my goer.
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It will take some time for some of requested things, but I don't want to change grid over 10 icons, it messes up the search bars.
caved said:
Does thisone work for multi screen phones like the LG G8x ?
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You tell me :silly:
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Is there a option to remove or customize the search bar under dock?
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Under Home settings > visibility > dock bar.

EVR_PR said:
Please disregard.
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What does this even mean?

shubby said:
What does this even mean?
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It was just a previous comment that I couldn't delete.

shubby said:
Glad to know that.
It will take some time for some of requested things, but I don't want to change grid over 10 icons, it messes up the search bars.
You tell me :silly:
Under Home settings > visibility > dock bar.
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Sure take your time.
I also wish the grid setting could be independent of each other: the home page, the dock, and the drawer.
Then the 10+ column on homepage would not mess up the search bar (which is in the dock).