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[Tutorial]How to make your phone look better

Well,I have some tips for you to...Modify or Make your phone looks better without flash a new ROM.
First of all,You need something:
Your device,I don't care what is it,Even a microwave.
Root(In order to modify something)
*Custom Recovery(That could help you root,too.)
(*Required root)
*Xposed Framework(Something can make your notification bar transparent,Mostly work on Samsung Phones[4.1.2+].)
*If you're a LG phone,You can use the app "Smartworld"..Browse and download themes you like.
So let get started.
#1:Nova Launcher+icons will be best choice for non-rooting and keeping your warranty's choice.
Also,Nova Launcher got performance on some bad spec phone like Single Core + 512MB RAM,Still can run smoothly.(Tested on S7392)
*Transparented notification bar available,But only the launcher,not in app.
Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389071
So,Xposed+XTweakbox will be your choice(Not work on some phone like...Notification bar not included in launcher.)
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So make sure you have a custom recovery before you do it.Because when the framework not compatible your device,You will stuck in a Bootloop...And if you don't ever heard what is bootloop,Leave this choice alone.:fingers-crossed:And i heard of safe mode in android could disable xposed framework,If you have a bootloop,try and comment down here..
Xposed can do many things,Like as i said above,Changing notification bar's color,Even set it as transparent...
Changing the signal thing's bar to 4-6...G-Touchwiz....etc
Recommended:
XTweakbox:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-tweakbox-flashing-tweaks-collection-t1629653
Maybe not work for you,But try:G-touchwiz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-xposed-g-touchwiz-t2755920
More you can find at (Android Development and Hacking>Xposed Framework Modules)
Credits:
Gertlily(G-touchwiz)
rovo89(Xtweakbox,Xposed Framework)
[email protected](Nova launcher)

You can use xuimod for change the transitions

The easiest way is to Flash a custom ROM on your device with the new CM11 Theme Engine inside and then you´re able to apply icons packs , styles , keyboard styles , notification bar styles , quick settings styles , system settings app themed , fonts , lockscreens , sounds , wallpapers , whatsapp themed and much more!
I´m using ACIP ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S2 !
But i will get in 2-3 months my brand new LG G3 !

Gravity box, is the best module of xposed for personalice de phone

juan186 said:
Gravity box, is the best module of xposed for personalice de phone
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Thanks , i only used some Xposed modules to make my statusbar on TW transculent .
But maybe i will try Gravity Box now for more personalisation !

DanielBink said:
The easiest way is to Flash a custom ROM on your device with the new CM11 Theme Engine inside and then you´re able to apply icons packs , styles , keyboard styles , notification bar styles , quick settings styles , system settings app themed , fonts , lockscreens , sounds , wallpapers , whatsapp themed and much more!
I´m using ACIP ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S2 !
But i will get in 2-3 months my brand new LG G3 !
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I agree with this. Seems easier and more functional to flash a custom ROM if youre going to all that trouble.
Good walk through though.

@Rohan27 if you need help with roms just PM or Whatsapp me

I always cm11 all my devices or do rom based off cm11 and depending on device flash stock camera app from oem if i can to get best pics

Flash rom with extra addon...
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Gravity box is an all in one tool bro....

Why no one use Trebuchet Launcher ?

I use texdroider_dpi to change to 220dpi. Every launcher looks greater.

@brian0305
I use trebuchet launcher
Whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul.

I use nova on all my Android devices, has all the features I desire to modify my user experience as far as home screens are concerned. Xposed +Wanam gives me the ability to color what all black changes to a more grey theme.
Sent from my SM-G900A

@Veyne I use nova also on all my devices when there is no theme engine available in my custom roms.
But styling using theme engine is much better than ordinairy nova / go launcher themes .
Because theme engine will also change settings UI keyboard UI
And much more like bootanimation
Whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul.

There is a new launcher called SOLO LAUNCHER. It features the tap twice to switch off the screen and Google now! looks similar to S5 theme!
Hit thanks if found helpful!

lpimpale said:
There is a new launcher called SOLO LAUNCHER. It features the tap twice to switch off the screen and Google now! looks similar to S5 theme!
Hit thanks if found helpful!
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That launcher is released already for at least more then 9 months from now !
Whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul.

I rooted my Boost Mobile Samsung Galaxy G3 from I have and Conquest: Singularity 6.3 ROM on it and I use it with Nova Launcher Prime to tweak it out and looks and runs great.

just use nova launcher prime

androidvillage said:
Well,I have some tips for you to...Modify or Make your phone looks better without flash a new ROM.
First of all,You need something:
Your device,I don't care what is it,Even a microwave.
Root(In order to modify something)
*Custom Recovery(That could help you root,too.)
(*Required root)
*Xposed Framework(Something can make your notification bar transparent,Mostly work on Samsung Phones[4.1.2+].)
*If you're a LG phone,You can use the app "Smartworld"..Browse and download themes you like.
So let get started.
#1:Nova Launcher+icons will be best choice for non-rooting and keeping your warranty's choice.
Also,Nova Launcher got performance on some bad spec phone like Single Core + 512MB RAM,Still can run smoothly.(Tested on S7392)
*Transparented notification bar available,But only the launcher,not in app.
Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1389071
So,Xposed+XTweakbox will be your choice(Not work on some phone like...Notification bar not included in launcher.)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So make sure you have a custom recovery before you do it.Because when the framework not compatible your device,You will stuck in a Bootloop...And if you don't ever heard what is bootloop,Leave this choice alone.:fingers-crossed:And i heard of safe mode in android could disable xposed framework,If you have a bootloop,try and comment down here..
Xposed can do many things,Like as i said above,Changing notification bar's color,Even set it as transparent...
Changing the signal thing's bar to 4-6...G-Touchwiz....etc
Recommended:
XTweakbox:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-tweakbox-flashing-tweaks-collection-t1629653
Maybe not work for you,But try:G-touchwiz
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-xposed-g-touchwiz-t2755920
More you can find at (Android Development and Hacking>Xposed Framework Modules)
Credits:
Gertlily(G-touchwiz)
rovo89(Xtweakbox,Xposed Framework)
[email protected](Nova launcher)
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Thanks mate
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Veyne said:
I use nova on all my Android devices, has all the features I desire to modify my user experience as far as home screens are concerned. Xposed +Wanam gives me the ability to color what all black changes to a more grey theme.
Sent from my SM-G900A
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:good:

[ROOT] GLIC - Google Launchers Icon Changer

GLIC is an app that allows you to customize Nexus or Google Now launchers
Requirements
Root
Nexus Launcher or Google Now Launcher installed
At least one icon pack
Android 4.1.1
Usage
Open app
Select launcher that you want to customize
Grant SU access
Click an app that you want to change icon
Select suggested icon or pick one from an icon pack
Go back and click the "" button
Launcher will restart
Tip
You can set your preferred icon pack by clicking the first button on the toolbar
Warning
Leave app with back button! Don't close it from recent panel! If you close from the changes are not saved!
Download it here
XDA:DevDB Information
GLIC - Google Launchers Icon Changer, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
DVDandroid
Source Code: https://github.com/DVDAndroid/glic
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.2
Stable Release Date: 2016-08-15
Created 2016-08-15
Last Updated 2016-08-15

works on android lollipop?

moretto08 said:
works on android lollipop?
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Yes. From Android 4.1.1 to Android 7.0 (untested)

This app is great and has a lot of potential. I am currently using the leaked nexus launcher on my oneplus one with android marshmallow.
Some issues I'm currently having
- If kernel is in selinux enforcing then the app won't load and will get stuck on loading. I have to switch to permissive. Would a logcat help?
- I am using an icon pack called candycons but for some reason the app is not finding every single icon. It only finds one icon per app. However in another launcher like nova launcher, I can see all the custom icons for one app. This is a bit annoying as I can't use some of the better icons as they don't show up
- Although the app does alphabetize the all the custom icons for candycon icon pack, it unfortunately does not separate them into categories by the name of the app. For example, in nova launcher, it will separate all the custom icons into categories like Google apps, Lg apps, and also categories by letter
Again thank you for all your hard work and I hope you can address some of my issues

DVDandroid said:
Yes. From Android 4.1.1 to Android 7.0 (untested)
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Ok i'll test

Not working for me stuck on loading after according root on both gnl and nexus
Envoyé de mon Nexus 5X

aaqibismail said:
This app is great and has a lot of potential. I am currently using the leaked nexus launcher on my oneplus one with android marshmallow.
Some issues I'm currently having
- If kernel is in selinux enforcing then the app won't load and will get stuck on loading. I have to switch to permissive. Would a logcat help?
- I am using an icon pack called candycons but for some reason the app is not finding every single icon. It only finds one icon per app. However in another launcher like nova launcher, I can see all the custom icons for one app. This is a bit annoying as I can't use some of the better icons as they don't show up
- Although the app does alphabetize the all the custom icons for candycon icon pack, it unfortunately does not separate them into categories by the name of the app. For example, in nova launcher, it will separate all the custom icons into categories like Google apps, Lg apps, and also categories by letter
Again thank you for all your hard work and I hope you can address some of my issues
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- I can reproduce this bug. Thanks for reporting it
- I'll try to write a new method for catalog the icons
Midomad said:
Not working for me stuck on loading after according root on both gnl and nexus
Envoyé de mon Nexus 5X
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As written by aaqibismail, you need to swicth selinux to permissive with SeLinux Mode Changer

DVDandroid said:
- I can reproduce this bug. Thanks for reporting it
- I'll try to write a new method for catalog the icons
As written by aaqibismail, you need to swicth selinux to permissive with SeLinux Mode Changer
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^^ apk doesn't work and i Google searched and none of them work...

works to me, but i can't to set a icon pack, just one app each time

nice app!
but the project is dead or...?

Does not work for me. N5X, Android 7.0, Nexus launcher v. NMR1-3063178
SElinux is permissive.
If I try to apply an icon pack, it shows zero icons selected. If I try to change a single icon, the icon in the launcher just doesn't change.

Thread closed at OP's request.
Nathan
Forum Moderator

[Open Source][5.0+] Rootless Pixel Launcher 3.9.1 - Based on AOSP 8.1 Launcher3

Vision
My launcher is a close to AOSP launcher that only changes the necessary code to allow for small extensions and backporting to older Android versions. If you want a more feature packed launcher use Nova, Action or Lawnchair. I focus on simplicity and rock solid stability. If you do not agree with that and would rather have experimental features, you are in the wrong thread.
Screenshots and videos
Google Photos
Features and changelog
Version 3.8 - AOSP 8.1
Version 3.6 - AOSP 8.1
Version 3.4 - AOSP 8.1
Version 3.2 - AOSP 8.1
Version 3.0 - AOSP 8.1
Version 2 - AOSP 8.0
Version 1 - AOSP 7.1
Links
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher
GitHub (Mirror): https://github.com/amirzaidi/launcher3/releases
Click on Launcher3-aosp-optimized.apk to download the launcher.
Google Icons: https://github.com/amirzaidi/GoogleIcons/releases
Click on GoogleIcons.apk to download the icon pack. Then select it in the launcher’s settings to apply it.
Magisk version (only for Pixel users): https://github.com/amirzaidi/launcher3magisk/releases
This is still the old 3.0 version, but you can simply install the 3.5 APK on top.
Skittles has been maintaining an official Magisk module on the repository so alternatively you can install that if you like.
Sources: https://github.com/amirzaidi/launcher3
They can be built on custom ROMs too now.
Telegram
Alpha Builds: https://t.me/appforks
Contact Me: https://t.me/mirai
Anyone who wants to is free to fork my project and release his/her own version, as long as they either keep their own git open for others to see the commit history, OR give me credits in their closed source release logs.

Glad to see you posting on XDA!
If you have time, can you submit your app to XDA Labs? Just log-in here: https://labs.xda-developers.com/
with your XDA account and add a new app.
This way users who install your launcher won't have to manually check Github for new updates as long as you upload new builds to Labs!

Nice!

Just tried this on my OnePlus 3 and I can confirm that it works amazingly fast! Thanks for all the hard work. Cheers!

working very well on Lg G5

cursor bug
large cursor when typing to search apps in app drawer. on miui8

I am having issues installing this on a Nexus 6P with the latest Android O developer preview installed. Installation progress bar freezes at about the 90% mark and the installation fails. Has anyone been able to successfully install this on a device running the O developer preview?
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Fedway said:
I am having issues installing this on a Nexus 6P with the latest Android O developer preview installed. Installation progress bar freezes at about the 90% mark and the installation fails. Has anyone been able to successfully install this on a device running the O developer preview?
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Ended up wiping and starting fresh with the O developer preview. After doing so, Launcher3 installed without issue. Is there any way to get the Pixel icons working with this? I downloaded the Pixel icons for 7.1.2 from apk mirror, but it doesn't seem to have taken. Thanks.

Working great on LG Aristo, Suggestion: icon pack support.

Please either add pixel icons or icon pack support. Would make this the best launcher ever!!!

Its like dream come true for me... using it on my Galaxy S8... But I have two requests and an issue:
1. could your please support pixel exclusive automatic round icons for supported apps... it is possible as Action Launcher 3 has this feature with Round Icon Option on non rooted phone.
2. Is it possible to overwrite app closing animation like stock android (slide down). this feature is available in Nova Launcher through "Reveal App Animation". I don't like the default zoom out closing app animation of my Galaxy S8.
3. Check the screenshot: the Navigation bar color is muted .. not white .. gray color.. this is related to Poor Samsung design... Nova launcher has fixed the issue... But each and every other 3rd party launcher has same problem.. kindly look into the matter..! Thanks..
[Screenshot of Galaxy S8 muted color navigation bar..!](http://i.imgur.com/NF8JcFh.png)
Thank you.... Much appreciated work...

Thanks for share.. keep the good work continues..

Thank you for ur work but thanks even more for making a thread here on XDA!

Fix status bar

https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/tag/Pixel-v1.3
- Possibly fixed Samsung's Secure Folder and MIUI from causing crashes
- Updated the requested Google Now overlay version from v0 to v5, like the O Pixel Launcher
- (EXTREMELY EXPERIMENTAL) added an entire library of obfuscated code to get the app shortcut row working
- Added a toggle for the app shortcuts, so you can disable them if they do not work properly
- Force the Pixel colours throughout the app, including the widgets and preferences
There is also a version without the entire app suggestions library in it, if it causes any problems you should try that one.

Anyway to get round icons without needing to change systemui or have root access ?

:good: Lawnchair is amazing!!! Thank you very much!
name Travis-174.apk :good:
https://github.com/Deletescape-Media/Lawnchair/releases

Hi there, im using Note 5 witj stock rom. But this is the result after install3d the apk.

Hi there, im using Note 5 witj stock rom. But this is the result after install3d the apk.

Google crashes? Oh man, that's a new thing I've never heard before. Only way I can get that to happen is in an emulator with a broken Google app variant. Is your G App up to date?

Hey, thanks a lot for your launcher, looks dope !
Just to let you know it has been featured on the biggest French - Android website today, so your Github might receive a bit more traffic
On a side note : I've tried it on my Galaxy S8, and I was not able to get the weather to show, irregardless of the number of time I've pulled down the cards to refresh google feed.
Do you happen to have an idea on how I could fix it ?
Also on a side-side note, would you implement icon support into it ? As with samsung ROMs we have the ugly looking icons instead of rounded/pixel ones.

For Thoes Are tried a lot of roms and mods for OnePlus 6

Hi Users.
I would like to ask if someone got like a good pixel launcher for oneplus 6, i tried custom roms (like pixel experience..) but i miss all of the OOS optimization and more (you know its the best software)
so i want like Pixel launcher with animation and stuff but not custom rom..
also i have right now OnePlus 6 with 9.0.8 OOS and Magisk with Viper4Android, What can i add? for like new mods or things that updrage my user experience and stuff..
thanks for the help, i really want to try new mods and things

kinanw3 said:
Hi Users.
I would like to ask if someone got like a good pixel launcher for oneplus 6, i tried custom roms (like pixel experience..) but i miss all of the OOS optimization and more (you know its the best software)
so i want like Pixel launcher with animation and stuff but not custom rom..
also i have right now OnePlus 6 with 9.0.8 OOS and Magisk with Viper4Android, What can i add? for like new mods or things that updrage my user experience and stuff..
thanks for the help, i really want to try new mods and things
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The best option i found is Lawnchair v2 (You can find it easily on APKMirror). To have all the animations, recent apps integration, ect, you can install the QuickSwitch Magisk Module, which sets the launcher you want as System Launcher and recents provider.
With this config, you have a Pixel-like interface, that totally overwrites what you normally have on the ROM. It will totally replace OnePlus Launcher, including the buttons, gestures, and recent apps, so you basically will have the same interface as you get on Pixel Experience.

Totone56 said:
The best option i found is Lawnchair v2 (You can find it easily on APKMirror). To have all the animations, recent apps integration, ect, you can install the QuickSwitch Magisk Module, which sets the launcher you want as System Launcher and recents provider.
With this config, you have a Pixel-like interface, that totally overwrites what you normally have on the ROM. It will totally replace OnePlus Launcher, including the buttons, gestures, and recent apps, so you basically will have the same interface as you get on Pixel Experience.
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Thanks!! i download all this stuff now. i have right now the launcher and quickswitch
update:
its work great! thanks, but i want the ''old'' Recents tab (The one on OOS) thats possible ?
also there is more mods that u know? i want to try also stereo mod but my version is 9.0.8

[ROOT][APP][9.0+] Android 10 Launcher (+ gestures, feed)

Android 10 Launcher for Android 9.0+
Google has made an interesting change on Pie release: moving the recents app screen, along with the (was new) swipe up gesture to the stock launcher. Following that change, the Lawnchair team has released the QuickSwitch Magisk Module which allows you to change the "stock" launcher to a supported one that you prefer.
So let's get to the point. A week ago Google has released Android 10 along with its new, improved gesture navigation. It's much better than the gestures on Android Pie. Today, I'm happy to announce that you can get the new gesture navigation on Android Pie too with this port and the QuickSwitch Magisk Module.
Features
Video preview
- Clean stock Launcher3 base
- Android Q gesture navigation
- Swipe down for notification drawer
- Dark theme
- Google Feed (dark theme now included), YAY!
- Simple icon packs support (no dynamic icons/icon masking)
Installation
1. Install the QuickSwitch Magisk Module
2. Download and install the Launcher APK
3. Open the QuickSwitch app, select the launcher and reboot
4. Set it as the default launcher
5. Open home settings, select "Developer options" and then enable gestures in there
Download
Unified build
- View attachment Q_Launcher3-v1.3-debug.apk
- View attachment Q_Launcher3-v1.2-debug.apk
For Android Pie
- View attachment Q_Launcher3-Pie-v1.1-debug.apk
- View attachment Q_Launcher3-Pie-debug.apk
For Android 10
- View attachment Q_Launcher3-10-v1.1-debug.apk
- View attachment Q_Launcher3-10-debug.apk
Notes:
- This launcher requires the QuickSwitch Magisk Module to function properly. It should work as a normal launcher alone but that's untested.
- Unfortunately, the back gesture is a part os SystemUI and can't be achieved in this port, but you can use apps such as Fluid NG to replicate it.
QuickSwitch Telegram support group: @QuickstepSwitcherSupport
Stay tuned for more launcher ports: @oemlaunchers
If you like my works, you can donate to me here.
Enjoy.
Please press thanks if you like this.

Thank you, really nice!

It's not working for me. I've done all the steps. The name of the launcher linked here is "Quickstep" in my default apps settings. And choosing that makes it so I can't even close any app, it just reopens the app immediately. (like there is no home screen).
And I guess you don't mean the lawnchair settings? I thought that at first but there is no gestures option in the developer settings in lawnchair (latest beta).

Working great in Havoc 2.8 This should be your new grand project. I'm using lawnchair 2 and that's awesome.

Works flawlessly on my Xperia Z3 Carbon 7.0 Pie.
It would be nice with a dark background option.
Nice work, mate.

Would be great if you add this in lawnchair

[ROOT][APP][9.0+] Android 10 Launcher (+ gestures)
Muscar said:
It's not working for me. I've done all the steps. The name of the launcher linked here is "Quickstep" in my default apps settings. And choosing that makes it so I can't even close any app, it just reopens the app immediately. (like there is no home screen).
And I guess you don't mean the lawnchair settings? I thought that at first but there is no gestures option in the developer settings in lawnchair (latest beta).
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In addition to being selected in QuickSwitch, this launcher needs to be set as the default home app as well for the gestures to work.
MBechirM said:
Would be great if you add this in lawnchair
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That’s being worked on. Will come later in a few months.

Is quickswitch currently working on stock Android 10 rooted? And would following the steps and installing your debug launcher for Q still allow new Android 10 gestures to work?

paulyt989 said:
Is quickswitch currently working on stock Android 10 rooted? And would following the steps and installing your debug launcher for Q still allow new Android 10 gestures to work?
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Although untested, it should work as this launcher is the same one that stock Android 10 provides with only a few changes. Just make sure you download the one for Android 10 and it should be fine.

paphonb said:
Although untested, it should work as this launcher is the same one that stock Android 10 provides with only a few changes. Just make sure you download the one for Android 10 and it should be fine.
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Awesome, there is no need to uninstall the original pixel launcher correct? And also great work!! You have done fantastic work over the years, the modded community wouldn't be the same without you!

paphonb said:
That’s being worked on. Will come later in a few months.
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Does the Pixel launcher from Android 10 come with new gesture animations, and are you planning to port it?
Also, for the people who have been using this launcher, what is your method of replicating Android 10's Navigation bar? I've tried Fluid NG and the Home button doesn't seem to work when Navigation bar is hidden. I'm on Xperia X running Lineage OS 16 (9.0).

paphonb said:
In addition to being selected in QuickSwitch, this launcher needs to be set as the default home app as well for the gestures to work.
That’s being worked on. Will come later in a few months.
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Yeah, as I said, when I choose it as my launcher, it doesn't work at all. The phone behaves like there's no homescreen. When I try to exit settings, or any app at all, it just reopens that app immediately. It closes the app, shows an empty wallpaper and then opens the app within 1/10 of a second.

The download link says error 410

Ramashishx said:
The download link says error 410
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try download with pc instead

No dark theme ?

I got the boot script failed error in on QuickSwitch Android 10

This is so good. The animations are smooth and work as intended.
I'd be great if google now page can be added to the left.
And also, the bottom google search bar is also missing. Hope that gets added too!
Overall first impressions, a fantastic port!!

Can this work on unrooted device

Mercz23 said:
Can this work on unrooted device
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Unrooted devices have no means to change Android's quickstep provider, which means you are stuck with default recents provider and navigation gestures.
Which, you know, defeats the purpose.

When I try to select is as the quickstep provider on OOS OB1 Q then I get an error message "Error: Boot script failled"