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.
hi im upgrading from note 5 that has a blinkfeed type theme applied, any chance i can get that on the s8+? (the apk is from xda so idk if maybe theres a newer version)
or apps from android 5.0 wont work on Nogut?
GreeleyXda said:
hi im upgrading from note 5 that has a blinkfeed type theme applied, any chance i can get that on the s8+? (the apk is from xda so idk if maybe theres a newer version)
or apps from android 5.0 wont work on Nogut?
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Side-Loading BlinkFeed shouldn't be too difficult,but,if it were me,I'd look for something else:
BlinkFeed is powered by NewsRepublic,which is owned by CheetahMobile,the owners of the infamous crapware/snoopware CleanMaster.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...s-app-empire-buying-news-republic-57-million/
I was a huge fan of BlinkFeed until CheetahMobile stepped into the picture,haven't used it since......
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Just a BTW:
Samsung devices also ship w/CheetahMobile crapware,under the name of "Device Maintenance":
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...mobile-security-and-innovation-300043298.html
I'd at minimum get Package Disabler Pro to freeze/disable this crapware,short of full root/ROMs.
KOLIOSIS said:
Side-Loading BlinkFeed shouldn't be too difficult,but,if it were me,I'd look for something else:
BlinkFeed is powered by NewsRepublic,which is owned by CheetahMobile,the owners of the infamous crapware/snoopware CleanMaster.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...s-app-empire-buying-news-republic-57-million/
I was a huge fan of BlinkFeed until CheetahMobile stepped into the picture,haven't used it since......
EDIT:
Just a BTW:
Samsung devices also ship w/CheetahMobile crapware,under the name of "Device Maintenance":
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...mobile-security-and-innovation-300043298.html
I'd at minimum get Package Disabler Pro to freeze/disable this crapware,short of full root/ROMs.
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short of a few ads for htc sense i dont see any news republic or Device maitence on my note 5.
im running 5.1.1 and an old copy of the blinkfeed launcher. what do i look for to see cheetahMobile installed anything?
do you know any other launcher with a customization news feed? i use the Tech & Science topics to keep up to date.
GreeleyXda said:
short of a few ads for htc sense i dont see any news republic or Device maitence on my note 5.
im running 5.1.1 and an old copy of the blinkfeed launcher. what do i look for to see cheetahMobile installed anything?
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Look in your system apps &/or use a good file browser.
If you still can't see it,try one of the Package Disabler apps in the Google Play Store.
Or,if you want to see some screenshots of what I've disabled on my Note 4/Note5/Note 7,do a search of my posts & you'll stumble across the bloat-spyware.
GreeleyXda said:
do you know any other launcher with a customization news feed? i use the Tech & Science topics to keep up to date.
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@GreeleyXda
Isn't FlipBoard a built-in Samsung app?
IIRC,it's just a swipe away on the stock Samsung Launcher...............
KOLIOSIS said:
Look in your system apps &/or use a good file browser.
If you still can't see it,try one of the Package Disabler apps in the Google Play Store.
Or,if you want to see some screenshots of what I've disabled on my Note 4/Note5/Note 7,do a search of my posts & you'll stumble across the bloat-spyware.
@GreeleyXda
Isn't FlipBoard a built-in Samsung app?
IIRC,it's just a swipe away on the stock Samsung Launcher...............
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i tried the app list in settings, and es file explorer. not sure what im looking for.
didnt find any screenshots.
i disabled the samsung launcher a long time ago, it bogs down the phone.
blinkfeed launcher is pretty smooth. if i have to i'll give it up, its just really helpful for school/job.
So, I have found a way to get IOS 12.1 Emojis on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 without Root (through Wings Fonts) and it works really well in almost all apps, except for Snapchat.
Before the Note 9 I had a phone with a custom ROM and Magisk and I could just download the Magisk module with the IOS 12.1 Emojis and after I did that the Emojis also worked in Snapchat.
On the Note 9 on the other hand I had to download an App that downloads a Font that looks exactly the same as the Stock Samsung font, except that the Emojis are replaced.
But in Snapchat that doesn't change the Emojis, so in Snapchat I still see the Samsung Emojis. My guess is that this is because Snapchat is still using the Stock Samsung font.
So my question is if anyone knows if the is another way to get the IOS Emojis on One UI or if you could somehow replace the Emojis in the Stock Samsung Font (through ADB maybe?). Or if there is a way to somehow force Snapchat into using another font or something like that.
I would be really grateful if someone could help me with this problem as I mainly use Emojis in Snapchat.
Murcalumis said:
So, I have found a way to get IOS 12.1 Emojis on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 without Root (through Wings Fonts) and it works really well in almost all apps, except for Snapchat.
Before the Note 9 I had a phone with a custom ROM and Magisk and I could just download the Magisk module with the IOS 12.1 Emojis and after I did that the Emojis also worked in Snapchat.
On the Note 9 on the other hand I had to download an App that downloads a Font that looks exactly the same as the Stock Samsung font, except that the Emojis are replaced.
But in Snapchat that doesn't change the Emojis, so in Snapchat I still see the Samsung Emojis. My guess is that this is because Snapchat is still using the Stock Samsung font.
So my question is if anyone knows if the is another way to get the IOS Emojis on One UI or if you could somehow replace the Emojis in the Stock Samsung Font (through ADB maybe?). Or if there is a way to somehow force Snapchat into using another font or something like that.
I would be really grateful if someone could help me with this problem as I mainly use Emojis in Snapchat.
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Same issue with me.. This is my first android experience and I think that a jailbroken iphone is more customizable than an android phone. Whether rooted or not. I hate apple and I'm going to buy their new iphone max next September anyways and get rid of this Note9. Iphone with Cydia is just everything.
Did you end up finding a way?
Dear XDA Forums members,
I downloaded some apps from google play store to switch my emojies to IOS but I have some problems with them (emoji shortcut on samsung keyobard keeps disappearing) and want to switch back to Touchwiz 7 emojies. Other keyboards seem fine with IOS emojies (gboard). I did not back up my old ones. Do you know any way that I can still use Samsung Keyboard and revert back to the default emojies that are on the SM-T825 (Galaxy Tab S3).
If that is impossible, does anyone know where the emojies are stored in android?
For any extra details please ask me in the comments.
Thanks in advance
Marios A.
Hey all,
Background: I used to do a lot of messing with my older android phones, flashing custom recoveries, custom roms, nightly builds, etc. but it has been YEARS since I messed around.
I want to try and get back into it a bit, specifically I want to get my S22 Ultra to "look" like a Pixel 7 OS. I know I used to be able to find roms like that for future versions of android or other phones, etc. back in the day but i'm not really seeing much of that type of development now.
So my question is: what is the BEST way to make my phone feel like a Pixel? Is it to use Magisk to edit features, etc.? Are there any sorts of...presets or anything in Magisk? I've never used it. Also, on the TWRP website, they don't have recoveries for the S22u, are there any manually compiled ones?
Sorry, it has been a LONG while since I did anything like this, you can direct me to other threads if things are answered, I would appreciate it!
Thanks!
ziggs4lyfe said:
Hey all,
Background: I used to do a lot of messing with my older android phones, flashing custom recoveries, custom roms, nightly builds, etc. but it has been YEARS since I messed around.
I want to try and get back into it a bit, specifically I want to get my S22 Ultra to "look" like a Pixel 7 OS. I know I used to be able to find roms like that for future versions of android or other phones, etc. back in the day but i'm not really seeing much of that type of development now.
So my question is: what is the BEST way to make my phone feel like a Pixel? Is it to use Magisk to edit features, etc.? Are there any sorts of...presets or anything in Magisk? I've never used it. Also, on the TWRP website, they don't have recoveries for the S22u, are there any manually compiled ones?
Sorry, it has been a LONG while since I did anything like this, you can direct me to other threads if things are answered, I would appreciate it!
Thanks!
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If you mean Icons and Such things try hex Editor. There is an aosp theme
Goku1992 said:
If you mean Icons and Such things try hex Editor. There is an aosp theme
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Hi! thanks for the reply! no, not quite just the icons and such, more like. the settings menu, the pulldown bar, the power options, like everything to be like the phone IS a Pixel
Why would you want to take a $1200+ top of the line smartphone and make it imitate a mediocre Google product? You could have saved a lot of money and time and just bought a Pixel 7!
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Why would you want to take a $1200+ top of the line smartphone and make it imitate a mediocre Google product? You could have saved a lot of money and time and just bought a Pixel 7!
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the pixel 7 pro wasn't out when i got my s22u and just for the sake of trying it tbh, i like the Pixel OS
So you need to find a compatible launcher that imitates the AOSP environment. Good luck.
Lawnchair Launcher imitates the Pixel Launcher with a lot more options...
Been using it for yeeaarrssss (Since I had launch day Pixel)
je2854 said:
Lawnchair Launcher imitates the Pixel Launcher with a lot more options...
Been using it for yeeaarrssss (Since I had launch day Pixel)
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i'm using lawnchair currently but it's not the full experience. it's still Samsung OS. i'm trying to replace the whoooole experience, but thank you!
#hex theme, lawnchair, kwgt widgets, icon packs and Google apps will be the closest you will get for now.
MRDOCA said:
#hex theme, lawnchair, kwgt widgets, icon packs and Google apps will be the closest you will get for now.
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hi can you elaborate on Hex Theme?
In playstore search for #hex then you can use the aosp theme.
MRDOCA said:
In playstore search for #hex then you can use the aosp theme.
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So i bought it for $1.99 and installed it, and when i launch it, it says there's a licensing error and to reinstall. i reinstall, same thing. is it because i'm on the OneUI 5 beta?
ziggs4lyfe said:
So i bought it for $1.99 and installed it, and when i launch it, it says there's a licensing error and to reinstall. i reinstall, same thing. is it because i'm on the OneUI 5 beta?
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I have to say when I installed beta 1 I had this same problem. For whatever reason it started working again the next update.
ziggs4lyfe said:
So i bought it for $1.99 and installed it, and when i launch it, it says there's a licensing error and to reinstall. i reinstall, same thing. is it because i'm on the OneUI 5 beta?
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Hi hex installer works fine on oneUI 5.1
And using
Hex installer (play store)
Nova launcher (play store)
Good lock (galaxy store)
Pixelful icon pack (play store)
But you will need root or use ADB via pc/laptop
If this is the look you are after
dj_mol3y_x8 said:
Hi hex installer works fine on oneUI 5.1
And using
Hex installer (play store)
Nova launcher (play store)
Good lock (galaxy store)
Pixelful icon pack (play store)
But you will need root or use ADB via pc/laptop
If this is the look you are after
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Just a friendly note/warning. If those are your actual IMEIs in your screenshots ypu may want to delete or edit that screen shot. Usually not a good idea to share your IMEI publicly.