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S7 as close to stock as possible?

Hi. I would like to explain what i want to achieve and maybe some of you guys can help me out.
I am on stock Nougat with my S7. I've tried lineage and some other roms but I am not very satisfied.
I woulld like to stay on stock, but get the closest to stock as possible.
I would like to: Install Pixel Launcher and Assistant (i heard that might come soon anyway). I want to disable HW buttons and add on screen nav bar (i think maybe xposed can do that). I would like to flash google apps, like phone, messaging, etc.
Is this possible? I saw I can root my nougat s7 just not sure if what i want is achievable. Thanks!
Dan

The closest I've gotten without rooting or changing the kernel was doing the following:
- Buy and install Nova Launcher and find a backup on the web that will restore it to look like the Pixel.
- Install Pixel Icon Pack-Nougat Free UI
- Go to the theme store and install Pixelize or Material Design.
- Buy Package Disabler Pro from policedeveloper to disable Samsung apps (no root required)
That's the closest to stock I got.

Why not use the Google Now Launcher? Swap Samsung's stock apps for Google's and add in the pill widget etc if required too. Should be able to get close fairly easily.

fullbloom said:
Why not use the Google Now Launcher? Swap Samsung's stock apps for Google's and add in the pill widget etc if required too. Should be able to get close fairly easily.
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That would only be a temporary solution given Google will remove it soon from the store.

Pixel 2 launcher for non-rooted Pixel 1?

Hey everybody,
There are some threads that contain the pixel 2 launcher apk and I have tried to install it without rooting and deleting the original pixel launcher but no success. Is there's anyways I can install the pixel 2 launcher without rooting my device?
Thanks in advance.

I side loaded this and have been running it for the past week without issue.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/pixel-launcher/pixel-launcher-p-4275643-release/pixel-launcher-p-4275643-android-apk-download/

Just install the APK over your existing pixel launcher... It's just an updated version so you don't need to delete anything ... Same with the 5.0 camera app that allows for the new hdr advance and motion capture for pictures... ( Only problem now is the play store will update to 5.1 which disables the extra features in pixel 1s ...

two_cents said:
Just install the APK over your existing pixel launcher... It's just an updated version so you don't need to delete anything ... Same with the 5.0 camera app that allows for the new hdr advance and motion capture for pictures... ( Only problem now is the play store will update to 5.1 which disables the extra features in pixel 1s ...
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I can confirm that this works 100%

two_cents said:
Only problem now is the play store will update to 5.1 which disables the extra features in pixel 1s ...
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Can you clarify, please? What features and what triggers the update?

voolandis said:
Can you clarify, please? What features and what triggers the update?
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The features he listed in the portion of the quote that you didn't quote
A newer version available in the Play Store will trigger an update, and if you have Auto Update turned on, it happens automatically.

Hmm I just installed and even with my black wallpaper I'm still getting the white theme in the app drawer, settings, etc.
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I don't even want the new launcher, I think it looks worse than the old one... but I am a little annoyed that Google seem to be holding back features that would work perfectly fine on the first gen pixels just to keep them exclusive. Mostly I am referring to the camera. Seems a bit poor to screw over people who spent lots of money on their hardware 12 months (or less) ago.

pilotgav said:
Hmm I just installed and even with my black wallpaper I'm still getting the white theme in the app drawer, settings, etc.
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Correct, the black background in the app drawer is currently a P2 only thing.

[GUIDE] Vertical "Recent Apps" on Pie

Hello everyone.
So I upgraded to Pie like three weeks ago or so, and something that didn't quite make sense was the new recent apps design. The moto x4 doesn't have the biggest of all screens, so a horizontal recent apps was, let's say, less than efficient.
Luckily for us there's an easy way to bring back the vertical recent apps design. To do so we first need to install a third party launcher (personal favourite is nova launcher prime ), then we need to deactivate moto's stock launcher. I think we can do that directly from Settings>Apps>Show system apps and deactivating moto launcher; I did it via root explorer, the launcher apk is located in /system/priv-app/Launcher3QuickStep , in there is a file named (you guessed it) Launcher3QuickStep.apk, all you need to do is change the name to Launcher3QuickStep.apk1 or some shoot like that. Reboot and voilá, vertical stacked recent apps.
Hope this helps, cheers.

Cool. BTW, the Android One equivalent is:
/system/priv-app/AndroidOneLauncher/AndroidOneLauncher.apk

jhedfors said:
Cool. BTW, the Android One equivalent is:
/system/priv-app/AndroidOneLauncher/AndroidOneLauncher.apk
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Yeah, totally forgot to mention mine is retail version. Thanks, man!

Organics said:
Yeah, totally forgot to mention mine is retail version. Thanks, man!
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This works for Moto G8 / Moto G8+ too

LG V20 UX7 convert

Hi. I just wanted to share my way to customize LG V20 more like G7.
Since UX6 has advanced theming option you can theme your phone almost unlimited ways.
Back in May 2018 LG G7 launched. This device comes with new UX7. The new UX7 has many advantages and looks very fashioned.
The LG developers starts upload new updated apps on apkmirror. So you can easily enjoy new updated apps.
The following updated apps will make you LG V20 like G7 Ux7.
LG Weather 7.0.1.8
LG Music 7.0.2.8
LG Weather theme 7.0.1.8
LG Gallery 7.10.43
LG Contacts 7.0.25.10
LG incallui 7.0.41
LG Home 7.0.22
LG Home Selector 7.0.11
All apk are in apkmirror. Simply search those apps and download finally install it.
Install LG G8 livewallpaper. Search it on google.
Optional:install LG UX7 theme from play store
Enjoy your UX7 themed LG V20
XDA:DevDB Information
Theme your LG V20 like a G7., Theme for the LG V20
Contributors
[email protected]
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2019-07-04
Last Updated 2019-07-04

You can just change the overlay folder get the one from G7 and replace it with the one on V20 and KABOOM you have ux 7 theme ported to your V20 and that is already done from @bountyman334 which he has included in his mod

mikekote666 said:
You can just change the overlay folder get the one from G7 and replace it with the one on V20 and KABOOM you have ux 7 theme ported to your V20 and that is already done from @bountyman334 which he has included in his mod
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Will this work without issues???.... And how can i get the overlay folder. I am on Alpha rom android 8.0

[email protected] said:
Hi. I just wanted to share my way to customize LG V20 more like G7.
Since UX6 has advanced theming option you can theme your phone almost unlimited ways.
Back in May 2018 LG G7 launched. This device comes with new UX7. The new UX7 has many advantages and looks very fashioned.
The LG developers starts upload new updated apps on apkmirror. So you can easily enjoy new updated apps.
The following updated apps will make you LG V20 like G7 Ux7.
LG Weather 7.0.1.8
LG Music 7.0.2.8
LG Weather theme 7.0.1.8
LG Gallery 7.10.43
LG Contacts 7.0.25.10
LG incallui 7.0.41
LG Home 7.0.22
LG Home Selector 7.0.11
All apk are in apkmirror. Simply search those apps and download finally install it.
Install LG G8 livewallpaper. Search it on google.
Optional:install LG UX7 theme from play store
Enjoy your UX7 themed LG V20
XDA:DevDB Information
Theme your LG V20 like a G7., Theme for the LG V20
Contributors
[email protected]
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2019-07-04
Last Updated 2019-07-04
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One thing i observed is that u can't hold an icon and see options any longer with the new LG Home. I'm on h910. I don't know if u are experiencing it too

princedede said:
One thing i observed is that u can't hold an icon and see options any longer with the new LG Home. I'm on h910. I don't know if u are experiencing it too
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Oh just released some more 8.1 apks system files.. which I'm using now and it's going good so far..

bountyman334 said:
Oh just released some more 8.1 apks system files.. which I'm using now and it's going good so far..
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I need link please... Thanks in advance

Installed these apks, but some have some issues.
LG Music 7.0.2.8 crashes when you tap eq while playing a song or tap "audio Effects" in settings.
LG Home 7.0.22, LG Home Selector 7.0.11 does not allow apps to be added or removed from home screen.
Side note, if you install a G8 theme it gives you access to Google now feed instead of the smart bulletin.

Debloat, performance: Which stock apps do you freeze / uninstall?

Recently, thanks to @strongst I learned that I could freeze the System Update app to get rid of notifications (using Titanium Pro).
This made me wonder… Wow, what else could be frozen, or uninstalled?
So what do y'all see as essential things to freeze for system performance?
Here is a list I found on a 6T thread, no idea if it's still applicable.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78474779&postcount=2
ANT HAL Service (Do not remove if you use Fitness trackers, at least that is my understanding)
Basic Daydreams 9 (I don't use this)
BugReportLite
CardPackage
Chrome
com.oem.logkitdservice V1.0
com.oneplus.factorymode.specialtest v1.0
Drive
Duo
Factory Mode V1.01...
GMail
Google Pay
Play Movies / TV
Play Music
Live Wallpaper Picker (I don't use live wallpapers)
Notes (Decide if this is useful to you or not)
NVBackupUI
OnePlus System Service 1.0.0.1...
OnePlus Wallpaper (I don't use OP wallpapers, this may reset your wallpaper, even if you weren't using a OP wallpaper. Just reselect a new wallpaper no big deal. Note this does not remove all the stock wallpapers though)
OnePlus Widget (I don't use OP widgets)
OnePlusLogKit 1.0.0...
Photos
Push 1.2.0.18....
YouTube
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who ah way said:
Recently, thanks to @strongst I learned that I could freeze the System Update app to get rid of notifications (using Titanium Pro).
This made me wonder… Wow, what else could be frozen, or uninstalled?
So what do y'all see as essential things to freeze for system performance?
Here is a list I found on a 6T thread, no idea if it's still applicable.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78474779&postcount=2
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I debloat hell lot of things.. call me crazy.. but I want my phone to be very minimal and like I want... There could be some old apps also in the zip, but I have been using this since 6T... I use TWRP though not Titanium