Is there any way of disabling round icons without root? - Sony Xperia XZ Premium Questions & Answers

I know that Xperia has a theme engine, and I managed to make a simple substratum theme that sets useroundicon=false which kind of works without root if you have substratum rootless. Is it possible to modify the bools of framework-res through Xperia themes too? If you want, I can explain how I made that substratum theme. I'd be really thankful if someone made an equivalent Sony theme that just sets useroundicon to false.
I would root and just modify framework-res, but seeing as you can't backup the DRM keys yet, or pass safetynet using magisk, the sacrifice is too large currently.
I don't have an XZ Premium yet, but I'm planning on buying one, and I strongly despise round icons. I know that there's icon pack support, and I will opt for it if I have no choice, but I would much rather go through the useroundicon=false route.

Any luck? It's a minor thing, but I find the round icons annoying as well.

Heinous said:
Any luck? It's a minor thing, but I find the round icons annoying as well.
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You can download icon packs. The Xperia Home launcher supports different icons and shapes.
You can access the home launcher settings by holding the home screen and going to the icon appearance.

Lazaros_K said:
You can download icon packs. The Xperia Home launcher supports different icons and shapes.
You can access the home launcher settings by holding the home screen and going to the icon appearance.
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Either that or just use Nova Launcher instead of the default one.

Lazaros_K said:
You can download icon packs. The Xperia Home launcher supports different icons and shapes.
You can access the home launcher settings by holding the home screen and going to the icon appearance.
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I've never needed or bothered with icon packs before. Can you recommend a source or or a specific icon pack with "normal" icons?
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F1Fanatic27 said:
Either that or just use Nova Launcher instead of the default one.
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Thanks, that is indeed an option but the default is sufficient for my launching needs and I prefer not to install redundant software if I can avoid it.

I already use an icon pack with Nova.
I'm talking about the framework-res.apk bool "useroundicons=true".

Round icons xperia launcher
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ce5gfq99znyge1w/Steelicons.apk?dl=0
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I know that Xperia has a theme engine, and I managed to make a simple substratum theme that sets useroundicon=false which kind of works without root if you have substratum rootless. Is it possible to modify the bools of framework-res through Xperia themes too? If you want, I can explain how I made that substratum theme. I'd be really thankful if someone made an equivalent Sony theme that just sets useroundicon to false.
I would root and just modify framework-res, but seeing as you can't backup the DRM keys yet, or pass safetynet using magisk, the sacrifice is too large currently.
I don't have an XZ Premium yet, but I'm planning on buying one, and I strongly despise round icons. I know that there's icon pack support, and I will opt for it if I have no choice, but I would much rather go through the useroundicon=false route.
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Can you explain how you made that substratum theme?

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(MODD) Launcher2 with buttons. Update 1/3

Modded 2 button Launcher
Thanks to gIMpSTa i got knowledge to change the shortcuts,
dialer on the left and contacts on the right.
Its in update.zip form. And take a usual backup first.
Update 1/3: updated icons, optimized png's and zip-aligned.
Tested with all current rom's.
A version with contacts and web shortcuts on the way soon
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Prevoius versions:
http://www.4shared.com/file/229844157/59ce7213/Launcher2.html
http://www.4shared.com/file/218486657/6c428d30/Launcher2buttons.html
this is exactly what i was searching for, thank you
Very nice...love IT...
is the transparent notification bar part of the mod? if not how did you get the bar to be transparent?
pklee said:
is the transparent notification bar part of the mod? if not how did you get the bar to be transparent?
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No, its only launcher2 in the zip. For transparent bar see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625881
can you post the original one by xeudoxus too?
AC!D said:
can you post the original one by xeudoxus too?
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http://alldroid.org/viewtopic.php?f=314&t=1101
So what exactly does this update do?
Kind of hard to tell based on the screenshots.
Absolutely fantastic! I was hoping to get something like this. A simple very useful addition. Installed like a dream over Cyan Beta 4 + Smooth Black bar(metamorph)
metalhead8816 said:
So what exactly does this update do?
Kind of hard to tell based on the screenshots.
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Overwrites your launcher.2apk with a modified one with 2 buttons for dialer and web (lower part of screen)
FCs on Launcher2 (is this the updated launcher2?)
I'm getting many FCs using this Launcher2. This is very reminiscent of the Launcher2 of the original ROM before the latest Google update.
The update corrected the FCs but I suspect that this modified version is based on the original code (with it's bugs).
I'm not sure the modified version source has been released but since the concept is good (optimizing screen real estate) it would be great to get a version based on the new corrected code.
BTW the leftmost screen drops the phone icon and the right most screen drops the browser icon (although the functionality remains). Is this a feature or a bug ?
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No, its only launcher2 in the zip. For transparent bar see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625881
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Nice! Thanks!
any big bugs?
Before I dive into this, can someone list the bugs please?
Thanks
Any way to change which icons/apps are set on the bottom left&right?
Huey85 said:
Any way to change which icons/apps are set on the bottom left&right?
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This. I'd love to use this, but I don't use dialer enough to want it, prefer Contacts on the right and browser on the left.
Ssantos6981 said:
Before I dive into this, can someone list the bugs please?
Thanks
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A couple i saw on alldroid, not bugs being reported by me
Just wondering, the browser button doesn't go to the last viewed webpage, instead it opens a new homepage window. Is it meant to be like that?
thanks for letting us know. the other button, phone, i know some people may realize when you're in a call and you go to the homescreen, pressing the phone button from the launcher doesn't bring you back to the call in progress- it opens up a new phone dialer, which then has no effect on the current call or anything
(lots of FC's). I have a lot of problems when going in and out of landscape mode.
AdamZ over at Alldroid has a nice Metamorph for this mod. here's some screens from my Nexus
Hey Doc, We over at Nexus Nation would love for you to come post your Modded Launcher over at our site as well please. If not we would like to know if we could have your permission to post a thread with your mod with obviously all credit given to you. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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AdamZ over at Alldroid has a nice Metamorph for this mod. here's some screens from my Nexus]
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Do you have the link to his page? I found a Smoked Glass theme that matches your pics but no link to download the metamorph. Thanks!
Only for rooted phones?

[THEME][LauncherPro] Sense-esque for Launcher Pro

So Since launcher pro doesn't really lend itself to being completely switched to the HTC Sense layout (though it's doable), and I prefer being able to have more than 3 items on my dock anyways, I decided to make a skin Based on The Sense bar that works more in the launcher pro environment. the borders between buttons have been removes, and there is less curve, so more icons will look ok on the edges. Still I usually have to scale down any icons I use though. Anyways, here's some screenshots.
The dock was made based on this file Credit to the original author.
I have included a few of the wallpapers I made that go well with this theme, and the original HTC Sense wallpaper scaled for the DX.
I HIGHLY recommend "Wallpaper Set and Save" to apply wallpapers, as it doesn't resample images at all, and gradients will still look smooth.
I am using Webst3r's SenseX 2.2 beta theme for the notification bar and stuff.
Link
Also I am on 210 display density using LCD density changer.
Screenshots:
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Some of the launcher icons included are from scratch, some were modified from launcherpro's default icons.
This one is using the Labradorite.png wallpaper that I made, and the homescreen switchers for two of the shortcuts.
UPDATE V02: All the same icons the LP has by default are included in this in a form factor and style to fit.
The zip file includes a PSD file for the icons I have made already, in case you want to see my scale and make your own icons.
DOWNLOAD v02 This link is hosted by me. Please try it before using the attachment file as if there are updates to this, mine will be up to date first.
damn that looks great. actually tempts me to finally go through with deodexing (makes me hella nervous).
only the notification theme needs deodexing. the LP part will work fine without.
Thanks btw!
Looks great May use it on my N1. Shouldn't be an issue.
Thank you sir im gonna use this on my droid
Going to be updating this in a few minutes with all of the icons that launcher pro has, in form factor for this dock.
EDIT: The link now points to the newest version with the new icons.
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only the notification theme needs deodexing. the LP part will work fine without.
Thanks btw!
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haha yea i know, but i liked your setup so much that i went ahead and deodexed because i would like the same exact thing on my phone.
this is where you installed the theme from, right?: http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=770
right now im on the early leaked froyo, is that what you're using? a lot of ppl have posted recently saying they're getting stuck in bootloop after trying to install the SenseX theme and i think it may be because of the OTA Froyo update. so being on the leaked froyo i'm hoping this theme still works. i'll go ahead and apply the theme based on your response.
well against my better judgement i went ahead and installed the SenseX theme lol. i only installed services.jar and framework-res.apk since i'm gonna be using your LP dock and didn't want the reskinned widgets. worked great, looks great. thanks a lot!
thanks, again!
How do you install this theme on launcher pro?? im lost
I would like to have this theme installed but I have absolutely no idea how to install a launcher pro theme? Please help
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hey how do you do that background on the app menu? thats pretty cool
thumbs up for the theme and thumbs up for listening to Junip
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download the files
2. copy all the files to your SD-card
3. once installed launcher-pro press the menu key and select "preferences" --> Appearance Settings --> Dock background --> custom --> select the "dock" folder you previously uploaded to the SD-card and select the only file which is there: Sense-esqueDock.png
4. Long click somewhere in the dock for changing a shortcut --> decide which shortcut you want to use --> custom icon --> select one of the images you previously uploaded.
5. play around with the settings if you want to have scrollable dock: press the menu key and select "preferences" --> dock settings --> Number of docks and eventually --> Enable loop scrolling.
Hopes this helps..
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thanks, again!
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that is beautiffullllllll what are those widgets on the right?

[Q] Is there a way to use the LG G2 SoftKeys on motorola Razr i?

I saw the new Lg G2 and i'm in love with it. The Softkeys have this transparent gradient
is there a way to use this Softkeys on Motorola Razr i?
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miike.mm said:
I saw the new Lg G2 and i'm in love with it. The Softkeys have this transparent gradient
is there a way to use this Softkeys on Motorola Razr i?
I'm sorry for my bad english :silly:
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who needs softkeys when u have lmt.just remove the softkeys
I use nova launcher my softkeys are like this
kieranc88 said:
I use nova launcher my softkeys are like this
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Also check out the app softkeyZ from the play store,it let's you change the style of softkeys but it needs root.
raol.xh said:
who needs softkeys when u have lmt.just remove the softkeys
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Hear hear! Lmt rocks, makes the screen feel so much bigger, especially when you're browsing.
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LMT + UDN (Ultimate Dynamic Navbar) -> my favorite mix.
Fullscreen most of the time, and a nice customisable navbar whenever you want it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198
miike.mm said:
I saw the new Lg G2 and i'm in love with it. The Softkeys have this transparent gradient
is there a way to use this Softkeys on Motorola Razr i?
I'm sorry for my bad english :silly:
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I am not sure if we can make them that transparent - even when the values set to 100% transparency it looks like 30% tinted =( At least i could not make it more transparent
I don't know if fully transparent is possible, not sure if it's values + resources that make the softs like that, but the icons sure yea
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LMT + UDN (Ultimate Dynamic Navbar) -> my favorite mix.
Fullscreen most of the time, and a nice customisable navbar whenever you want it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198
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I'm using GMD auto hide soft keys and lmt launcher but what I hate is that my ram goes to about 90 mb available and that's with some apps greenified, I used GMD gesture control also but my phone freezes up with these "extras" applied.
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I'm using GMD auto hide soft keys and lmt launcher but what I hate is that my ram goes to about 90 mb available and that's with some apps greenified, I used GMD gesture control also but my phone freezes up with these "extras" applied.
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I also use a lot of extra (tasker, launcher gestures, lighflow, lmt, udn, various widgets) without troubles. Check what app are the most memory hungry and greenify or replace them.
FYI I tested a few fullscreen/navbar replacement and UDN not only appeared to me to be the most practical, but it is also very well coded, using an average of 4,5 mo on my system :good:
Oh, and i forgot to add, I use InfiniRom by Arman.

[PROJECT] Native Blur PORT for T580/T585

CALLING FOR SUPPORT ON NATIVE BLUR PROJECT
Hello community,
I really hate the fact that Samsung decided to NOT implement NATIVE BLUR into ALL OF THEIR software, for all phones and tablets. Only a few phones have native blur, and I think it would be possible to bring it to all tablets and phones, first for the above mentioned tablet, because I have it and could test it. I HAVE READ a few tutorials on this forum, but they are old and not up to the firmware. Are there any guys who would like to work on this project? Thanks!
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I have a question for you:
1. What Android Version are you in? This will help me find a way to get TouchWiz with Native Blur working.
2. What is the variant of your tablet? This will help me in something later, though it is irrelevant here.
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8.1 Samsungs stock rom
I dont think that that would work, since the tablet doesnt have the native blur icorporated into the System UI file ...
But I already have this option "plus I can now swipe up and down to access my Apps drawer than to only press the Apps button to access the drawer."
Can I do the steps without root? Can i clone the app with an AppCloner App?
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The key to Native Blur is in the TouchWiz launcher that you are using. My Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 doesn't have Native Blur because of its launcher's version, but after I had manually updated it to v9.0.01.51 (an Oreo beta TouchWiz version), I now have Native Blur, plus I can now swipe up and down to access my Apps drawer than to only press the Apps button to access the drawer.
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I'm not sure how to install that TouchWiz launcher without root without facing the notorius "App Not Installed" or "App Is in Conflict with the Same Existing Package". (You're gonna have to root really if you would really like to change your device.) But I will see if I can find a way to install the TouchWiz Launcher with Native Blur. I remember that I'd found one, so I will find that again and share that to you.
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You can clone an app, and have both ... App Cloner ist the name of the app
I just did and nothing chaged ..
Here are some screenshots .. you can see that i have two launchers .. the one with "2" is a clone of the launcher you have sent me ... no blur sadly
I just did, no blur .... im restarting now also, like i did the last time, but still no blur ..
Thanks, that would be nice, but i basically did what you also did, I installed the two launchers but it still doesnt work ..
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I will find one method that doesn't require App Cloner and will surely work. I had found it months ago, and I will find it again for you.
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Try this one and report back please: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ChAB&usg=AOvVaw3oglOfC3Mn6TbvAbwkvOlo&ampcf=1
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I really think that it doesnt have anything to do with the Launcher .. I think it is the system ui ... the same way with GoodLock i think or something like that, you can download a samsung app to change the status bar (notification bar) and when you enter the app you can enable blur BUT it doesnt work, the blur in the app doesnt work to blur the background of the notification bar
Im on Oreo, that works only on 9+ (Pie)
I just did ... no blur
I just got HUGE icons on the home screen
The blur isnt in the launcher it is in this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ide-how-to-add-native-blur-stock-rom-t3717950
Which tablet do you exactly have? I wont be trying that since I really dont know how XD

New homescreen? need inspiration and help.

Hi!
So i want to equip my new OP7pro with a new homescreen.
I dont want the nova launcher :/
Something colourful or black themed homescreen.
Thanks everyone!
(first post so tell me if i did something wrong <3)
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3932387&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
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Thanks! Saw that one, but there is mostly just pictures not links to wallpapers etc. I asked someone of the users for it but haven't got any answers yet.
Here are some ideas, etc...
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I dont want the nova launcher :/
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Dont like the layout, haha sorry
I just switched from Nova to a KLWP preset based setup. The one I use is called CMX - Modern. It's completely customizable and has sweet animations. Everything you need on two screens. You still have Nova running in the background but KLWP powers everything.
I edited mine to also have Notifications displayed on the main hub. Check out KLWP and the Android themes Reddit for different themes and ideas.
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I just switched from Nova to a KLWP preset based setup. The one I use is called CMX - Modern. It's completely customizable and has sweet animations. Everything you need on two screens. You still have Nova running in the background but KLWP powers everything.
I edited mine to also have Notifications displayed on the main hub. Check out KLWP and the Android themes Reddit for different themes and ideas.
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This looks awesome, how do I get this? I've tried using KLWP before and it was a complete nightmare lol. I had no idea what I was doing
JLine05 said:
I just switched from Nova to a KLWP preset based setup. The one I use is called CMX - Modern. It's completely customizable and has sweet animations. Everything you need on two screens. You still have Nova running in the background but KLWP powers everything.
I edited mine to also have Notifications displayed on the main hub. Check out KLWP and the Android themes Reddit for different themes and ideas.
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Wallpaper ?
sparky2029 said:
This looks awesome, how do I get this? I've tried using KLWP before and it was a complete nightmare lol. I had no idea what I was doing
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Yeah it's not super intuitive, you'll need some time to learn which settings change what.
Once you start to figure it out, you can do pretty much anything though.
For this one, you'll need Nova set to 2 screens and CMX - Modern preset.
Remember these are Presets so you'll have to adjust the vertical and horizontal layouts of some of the objects so they look right on the OnePlus 7 Pro and your padding setup etc.
Check out the Global tab for quick changes the developer builds in. You can set to dark theme, change your name, the globe image, and change wallpapers and stuff here.
You need to reassign any of the objects to the specific app that you want to use. Even if Google is set to the Google app, go ahead and reassign it. Not sure why it just won't link out of the box, but go ahead and make those changes.
Feel free to reply here if you get stuck and I'll see if I can help.
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Wallpaper ?
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How bout this...
My current home. Stock launcher - KWGT - custom wallpaper
Ippolito1971 said:
How bout this...
My current home. Stock launcher - KWGT - custom wallpaper
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That's super nice! What's the icon pack with the white symbols on their top right please?
Pfeffernuss said:
That's super nice! What's the icon pack with the white symbols on their top right please?
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No icon pack, it's a KWGT widget from WOW KWGT by ppick in the play store. [emoji6][emoji41]
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