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Removing Lock Screen?

Is there any way to completely disable/remove the stock glass lock screen and, if so, is this safe to do? I want to completely replace my KG6 lock screen with the market app Agile Lockscreen and avoid any of the double lock screen problems I occasionally get. Any help in getting this done would be greatly appreciated, if possible.

I don't think there is a safe way to do that yet. You always need a lock screen if some sort.
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Bummer. Thanks. When I was on CM, there was a way to disable the stock lockscreen in the CM Settings menu. I wonder if there's a way to implement that setting for us, or if it's something exclusive to the CM kernel or whatever.

Part Four said:
Bummer. Thanks. When I was on CM, there was a way to disable the stock lockscreen in the CM Settings menu. I wonder if there's a way to implement that setting for us, or if it's something exclusive to the CM kernel or whatever.
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You should read up on how to make your own lockscreen and test it out on your phone. It's not that difficult if you read up on it.
Besides what good is nandroid if you never get to use it? Nothing really bad can happen beyond recovery, with regards to lockscreen mods.
Benefits:
1. You learn a new skill
2. You contribute back to the community instead of sucking from it
3. You did it all by yourself and we're so proud of you.

joedeveloper said:
You should read up on how to make your own lockscreen and test it out on your phone. It's not that difficult if you read up on it.
Besides what good is nandroid if you never get to use it? Nothing really bad can happen beyond recovery, with regards to lockscreen mods.
Benefits:
1. You learn a new skill
2. You contribute back to the community instead of sucking from it
3. You did it all by yourself and we're so proud of you.
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i had to laul really hard at this lol

(Req) since xposed is now useless...

I figured the knowledgeable people here could point me to apps (that require root or not) that do things that xposed used to do but now can't:
•Slide on notification bar for brightness (not an actual slider just able to slide)
•lockscreen app targets
•edit quick toggles in any way shape or form
•edit nav bar height
•change recents button into a menu button and remove three dot menus
•advanced power menu options
any info is appreciated!
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I wouldn't say it's useless. The developer has stated if he can find a way to bring it to Lollipop, that he will. Rather it's just unusable for now.
Sent from my Nexus 5 on Lollipop 5.0

Lollipop just came out.
Its going to take time to get get custom roms and features rolling
Users need to stop with the [Request] threads. You want something bad enough, learn to dev and make it happen. MOD EDITED - BE RESPECTFUL!!!

Most of the things you mentioned have to be a system modification not an app. Check out the lollipop custom ROMs, some of them have a few of the features you desire. It might be a few months to get Xposed working if possible even. You could always revert to 4.4.4 too.

Badd_blood said:
Most of the things you mentioned have to be a system modification not an app. Check out the lollipop custom ROMs, some of them have a few of the features you desire. It might be a few months to get Xposed working if possible even. You could always revert to 4.4.4 too.
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Thank you for a legitimate answer with zero arrogance. Much appreciated.
I know all of my requests are system edits, was just curious if there were apps out that would do all or some. Already found an app for apm and nav bar edits.
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Phaded said:
Thank you for a legitimate answer with zero arrogance. Much appreciated.
I know all of my requests are system edits, was just curious if there were apps out that would do all or some. Already found an app for apm and nav bar edits.
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Perhaps you can share the apps you found so far? Im following your thread bro.

Xposed is just so good, it became a must in my phone. I want so many features from it and its modules too
I search for xposed at least 3 times per day and i didnt find any useful information but a reply of rov89 a month ago saying it was going to be hard to merge xposed to lollipop because of new ART runtime. So i find this post very useful as we can share temporary patches until xposed is released for lollipop.
* Intelli3G: Your internet is set to EDGE while phone is locked, but when you unlock it you get 3G/4G (until you lock)
* Lots of gravitybox features:
-change battery icon and clock position in the info bar ( percentage + circle battery!)
-flash activated when you pulse the lockscreen for 3secs (stupid ye but very useful for me)
* Burnt toast: that was so cool (show app icon in toast--> superSU permissions)
*App settings: so i can put safari in immersive mode
Cant remember more at the moment but if you know any app with similar features post them here please

For battery percent:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kroegerama.android4batpercent
On Lollipop the percentage is visible even with full battery.

You know if Xposed doesn't come back I am kinda okay with it. Towards the end of Kitkat it seemed like any really useful app that came out needed Xposed to run. It was like as if app creators ran straight towards Xposed instead of using different methods. I know for some things you needed to be able to hack further than root allows but I would guess that a few Xposed modules could have achieved the same result through different means. I'm probably wrong though.

As well intentioned as this thread was, it still got almost completely derailed... Shame.
One feature I'm looking forward to is customizing the slides on Lock screen.
Dialer and camera shortcuts are great but I am so spoiled now.

killersloth said:
As well intentioned as this thread was, it still got almost completely derailed... Shame.
One feature I'm looking forward to is customizing the slides on Lock screen.
Dialer and camera shortcuts are great but I am so spoiled now.
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ok ....u should try Launcher based on cm which might fulfil ur needs at the moment......Its quite new rom so wait till devs figure out how to's.....

ENOUGH!!!!!
I suggest everyone contributing to that pointless childish argument selfishly wasting EVERYONE'S time
Read the forum rules regarding member conduct - I have no problem actioning those who do post disrespectfully!
This is NOT a damn social site..stick to G+ for your immature flaming
This is a development site and as such keep this thread on topic
People are looking for alternate solutions while Xposed is being worked on to be ART compatible
So either contribute or don't post!
(Gonna make me lose my "Friendly"!)
Thank you for your cooperation
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Is there any way to theme icons without a launcher? As far as I know, no launchers support Google Now (which I really like having as a screen), which is, unfortunately, my biggest deterrent. While devs adjust to the finer points of ART, I really, really miss my icons. ;_;

Display brightness for notif bar slider brightness

Jason_MCG said:
Is there any way to theme icons without a launcher? As far as I know, no launchers support Google Now (which I really like having as a screen), which is, unfortunately, my biggest deterrent. While devs adjust to the finer points of ART, I really, really miss my icons. ;_;
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Yes ?, there is, not in the app drawer but u can do it on the home screens, there u go mate:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts
This is mine, using Gnow launcher

Jason_MCG said:
Is there any way to theme icons without a launcher? As far as I know, no launchers support Google Now (which I really like having as a screen), which is, unfortunately, my biggest deterrent. While devs adjust to the finer points of ART, I really, really miss my icons. ;_;
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This should work...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad
I'm still more than happy with 4.4.4 so just going to stick with that for the foreseeable future. I see nothing in Lolipop to draw me away all the cool stuff you can do with Xposed.

CitizenLee said:
This should work...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad
I'm still more than happy with 4.4.4 so just going to stick with that for the foreseeable future. I see nothing in Lolipop to draw me away all the cool stuff you can do with Xposed.
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Coming from 4.4.4, I completely agree. I sort of regret switching.

Nav bar?
Phaded said:
Thank you for a legitimate answer with zero arrogance. Much appreciated.
I know all of my requests are system edits, was just curious if there were apps out that would do all or some. Already found an app for apm and nav bar edits.
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Well, what did you find man. I mean that is what you started this thread for.

Rastapop is pretty good and hits most of those bases.

Jason_MCG said:
Coming from 4.4.4, I completely agree. I sort of regret switching.
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I bought my Nexus 5 from someone who had Lollipop installed on it.
I reverted back to 4.4.4 and don't regret it, it's not that hard

[Q&A] Have some questions about theming? Ask here!

Pretty much what the title says... Since theming questions tend to get a bit more technical than using Substratum itself, it seems more appropriate for questions to be asked here than in the main thread. Our themers are always looking to help out and provide answers, we encourage you to do the same! If you've found a bug or a cool trick, share it here.
Some resources:
Locating resources in Android Studio by @nicholaschum
The outline of a Substratum theme by @dully79
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNDKhBO3q-E by @rirozizo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSMMSjZGZ6U by @rirozizo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t49RPDQwjl8 by @rirozizo

Great idea Ninja :highfive:

Awesome! This is much needed

Cool, I'll be asking and learning here too!

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Ooh, this looks helpful

wo

Only comments are coming. no FAQ?
Waiting for some substantial information....
BTW thanks @The Flash

Well sir, here it goes. Which TBO themes ready Gapps do you recommend for @BeansTown106's PN 3/17 build (N6). I figured I would ask here as you have the best of the "White Must Die" crew here. Also, damn glad to see the success you have achieved. Keep up the good work.
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Looking for some of the suggestion icons. I know that there are more but for now I'm looking for the mic and body.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58e774e19dd05/Screenshot_20170406-210812.png?
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Cool idea with this thread, seems very promising.
I'll start straight away with a question: can there be a way to limit a type2\type1 variant on top of only certain type3s and not be allowed to be selected\applied on top of any type3 regardless? I'll rephrase it if it came out a bit complex: basically I would like to have a type2\type1 variant that can be selected and applied only on top of one or two type3s and not all of them. Is this possible? Cheers.

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Well sir, here it goes. Which TBO themes ready Gapps do you recommend for @BeansTown106's PN 3/17 build (N6). I figured I would ask here as you have the best of the "White Must Die" crew here. Also, damn glad to see the success you have achieved. Keep up the good work.
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The latest, v31 i believe.
Jayrod76 said:
Looking for some of the suggestion icons. I know that there are more but for now I'm looking for the mic and body.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58e774e19dd05/Screenshot_20170406-210812.png?
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Are these any use?
https://material.io/icons/

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Well sir, here it goes. Which TBO themes ready Gapps do you recommend for @BeansTown106's PN 3/17 build (N6). I figured I would ask here as you have the best of the "White Must Die" crew here. Also, damn glad to see the success you have achieved. Keep up the good work.
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The latest zip in the updater

Hi. Can i reference other apks with substratum. For example could I use a colour from Spotify's colors.xml in systemui?

KpChuck said:
Hi. Can i reference other apks with substratum. For example could I use a colour from Spotify's colors.xml in systemui?
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No, you can only use the resources in the apk you're theming or those in framework-res

Spannaa said:
No, you can only use the resources in the apk you're theming or those in framework-res
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The problem is that I'm trying to make a customisable statusbar clock so I want to separate the clock style from status_bar.xml so that the position and style can be separate option.
My question is how can I make something like this android:format24Hour="@string/status_bar_clock_24hr_format" referencing to a string with substratum?
I tried using any string from systemui.apk but that just messes things up.

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The problem is that I'm trying to make a customisable statusbar clock so I want to separate the clock style from status_bar.xml so that the position and style can be separate option.
My question is how can I make something like this android:format24Hour="@string/status_bar_clock_24hr_format" referencing to a string with substratum?
I tried using any string from systemui.apk but that just messes things up.
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This is what i mean by messed up. The top left is meant to be an ordinary clock

Finally a noob can learn
Will look foward learn theming
But help as far as i can xD

KpChuck said:
The problem is that I'm trying to make a customisable statusbar clock so I want to separate the clock style from status_bar.xml so that the position and style can be separate option.
My question is how can I make something like this android:format24Hour="@string/status_bar_clock_24hr_format" referencing to a string with substratum?
I tried using any string from systemui.apk but that just messes things up.
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Does it work if you reference the string with
android:format24Hour="@*com.android.systemui/string:status_bar_clock_24hr_format"
Maybe some of the 'pro' themers can suggest alternatives ?

From our very own @nicholaschum this is a useful guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/guide-locating-hidden-values-random-t3240308
@The Flash, maybe we can have a useful index of links in the op.

Google Pixel Launcher - Google Now with no root, works with Knox (Secure Folder)

Yesterday, AmirZ posted a Rootless Pixel Launcher on Reddit that manages to bring the full Pixel Launcher experience with Google Now tab to all phones without root required.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/
Like all other ports of the Pixel Launcher, it did not work on Knox (Secure Folder) enabled phones: App crashed, app drawer was blank. However, the source code was available as Android Studio project and I could debug the code ... and managed to add two lines that made it work on my S8.
You got no idea how happy I am right now.
I'm sure AmirZ will add the two lines to the project together with other bug fixes within the next few days. If you don't wanna wait, try my version, available at
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1wrGoe5e9-EWlF5SVUzMDFoOHM
Update: AmirZ added this fix in version 1.3. Head over to Reddit to download the apk / sources.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/
Make sure you uninstall this and any other Pixel launchers before installing the Launcher3.

Awesome ! was looking for this for so long ! Thank you !
If you can do it, I have two requests.
1. Could you change the accents to pixel blue ? (The slider on the right when you open app drawer)
2. Can the background on the app launcher be changed to dark / black ? I think that just works and looks better on the S8

The color was already changed in the version 1.2 on Reddit (but does not include the Knox compatibility yet). I'd hope that 1.3 does include my bug fix.
Someone really need to keep this updated, implement Android O sources, etc. This will not be me though since I have no clue what powerful magic AmirZ used to get the pixel launcher / google now working in non root. I'm terribly unqualified to do any real development on that ^^

gulbrillo said:
Yesterday, AmirZ posted a Rootless Pixel Launcher on Reddit that manages to bring the full Pixel Launcher experience with Google Now tab to all phones without root required.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/
Like all other ports of the Pixel Launcher, it did not work on Knox (Secure Folder) enabled phones: App crashed, app drawer was blank. However, the source code was available as Android Studio project and I could debug the code ... and managed to add two lines that made it work on my S8.
You got no idea how happy I am right now.
I'm sure AmirZ will add the two lines to the project together with other bug fixes within the next few days. If you don't wanna wait, try my version, available at
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1wrGoe5e9-EWlF5SVUzMDFoOHM
Make sure you uninstall any other Pixel launchers before installing this one. And head over to https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/ for future updates.
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This is awesome! I got Nova close but this is perfect. Thanks to you and other Dev!!

I second that this is awesome makes me almost miss my pixel lol

And now something even better! No root needed either!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...lly-gets-google-now-integration-apk-download/

MatthewPresley said:
And now something even better! No root needed either!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...lly-gets-google-now-integration-apk-download/
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Yes. I'm fairly certain this all is based on AmirZ's hack and we will see many more launchers adding the Now pane.

I'd bet so. Good stuff either way!
gulbrillo said:
Yes. I'm fairly certain this all is based on AmirZ's hack and we will see many more launchers adding the Now pane.
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gulbrillo said:
Yes. I'm fairly certain this all is based on AmirZ's hack and we will see many more launchers adding the Now pane.
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Can you keep us updated, with the Knox fix I mean. I haven't been able to install any of the version on his GIt so hoping you have time to recompile for us?
Thanks a bunch!!

razrlover said:
Can you keep us updated, with the Knox fix I mean. I haven't been able to install any of the version on his GIt so hoping you have time to recompile for us?
Thanks a bunch!!
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The latest git versions by AmirZ do work with Knox. You need to make sure to remove all previously installed Pixel launchers (select another launcher as standard before uninstalling all of them) and then install
https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/tag/Pixel-v1.4
If it force closes in launch, just delete all cache and app data for Launcher3 from the settings. It should work. My Knox fix was implemented in version 1.3.

gulbrillo said:
The latest git versions by AmirZ do work with Knox. You need to make sure to remove all previously installed Pixel launchers (select another launcher as standard before uninstalling all of them) and then install
https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/tag/Pixel-v1.4
If it force closes in launch, just delete all cache and app data for Launcher3 from the settings. It should work. My Knox fix was implemented in version 1.3.
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Awesome appreciate the update! I don't think i tried the latest thanks

thanks for that, it runs very smooth and no issues. the only thing I'd like is to be able to make the icons a bit smaller. Is that possible at all?

Dude this is awesome thank you!

There is a bug (or feature) that prevents proper AMOLED power savings on the top of the launcher. You will notice that while applying any background which is black up top (which AMOLED should turn off) there is still active pixels (in a dark room you can see this as a thin bar on top of the screen - kind of like light bleed). I have notified AmirZ of the issue and hopefully he can fix it.

if this launcher can accept icon packs then it would be perfect, so I can theme over the stock touchwiz icons!

electric0ant said:
if this launcher can accept icon packs then it would be perfect, so I can theme over the stock touchwiz icons!
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Look into Lawnchair launcher, very similar plus had that ability, sorry OP for OT

razrlover said:
Look into Lawnchair launcher, very similar plus had that ability, sorry OP for OT
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I was using the lawnchair launcher before... it could accept custom icon packs?

electric0ant said:
I was using the lawnchair launcher before... it could accept custom icon packs?
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Yes it does

razrlover said:
Yes it does
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thanks , I just found the settings for it. can't believe i did not notice it before!

it is laggy for me. every launcher lags when swiping to the google page. this, lawnchair, nova... is there any solution? compared to other old phones i had, this is very disapointing.

Question Pill on bottom

I'm lazy and yes I did look around. Anyone have a recommendation on removing the pill at the bottom of the screen. I just don't like it there. On stock rooted may.

I have Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks Magisk module installed and one of its options does exactly this.

AOSP mods

avid_droid said:
I'm lazy and yes I did look around. Anyone have a recommendation on removing the pill at the bottom of the screen. I just don't like it there. On stock rooted may.
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What Pill?

HipKat said:
What Pill?
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Well it is hardly a pill, the thin horizontal line at the bottom of the home screens. Indicator when scrolling through home screens.

There is also a Substratum theme (FSIM) version of the Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks Magisk module mentioned above (same developer) which I use to get rid of it.

+1 on @siavash79's thread [MOD][Xposed+Magisk][Pre-Release] AOSP Mods - System modifications for AOSP-based Android 12+.

avid_droid said:
I'm lazy and yes I did look around. Anyone have a recommendation on removing the pill at the bottom of the screen. I just don't like it there. On stock rooted may.
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Not certain this works on android 13 but I used to use this to hide the navbar and enable gestures before it became the norm
Fluid Navigation Gestures - Apps on Google Play
Get the fluid navigation gestures of the future!
play.google.com

andy242 said:
Not certain this works on android 13 but I used to use this to hide the navbar and enable gestures before it became the norm
Fluid Navigation Gestures - Apps on Google Play
Get the fluid navigation gestures of the future!
play.google.com
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This used to be awesome, but hasn't been updated since 2019...

aosp mods with vivid navigation gestures

Thanks everyone. I will try the aforementioned and the ones linked above

Aosp mods with lsposed zygisk worked perfectly. I remember using this mod a while ago. Glad to see it's still being updated. Thanks y'all

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I'm lazy and yes I did look around. Anyone have a recommendation on removing the pill at the bottom of the screen. I just don't like it there. On stock rooted may.
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AOSP Mods can get rid of it

Google want to have a word with themselves, you shouldn't need a mod, you should just be able to turn it off.

MrBelter said:
Google want to have a word with themselves, you shouldn't need a mod, you should just be able to turn it off.
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That's the ying and Yang of Google. BY default they offer little in customisation but then they also make it easy to root your phone and add custom mods. Samsung are the opposite, they offer loads of customisation but it's a pia to root

Angeloras said:
I have Fullscreen/Immersive Gesture Tweaks Magisk module installed and one of its options does exactly this.
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Just an FYI, but it seems that if you use the systemless hosts module, then you cannot use that Fullscreen module by DanGLES3. This is because it prevents your apps that require root access from seeing that they have root access. Basically, it messes up your superuser permissions and screws with the Magisk pathways. I was trying to check what it did, however, I cannot explore any root directories due to my file explorer's superuser permissions now being ignored lol.
So, while this option works great and doesn't require LSposed, it prevents you from doing anything else with your root access =(.
The only way to resolve the problems is by wiping your phone, re-imaging and starting over =P.

andy242 said:
That's the ying and Yang of Google. BY default they offer little in customisation but then they also make it easy to root your phone and add custom mods. Samsung are the opposite, they offer loads of customisation but it's a pia to root
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Which is all very good i am sure but what purpose does the gesture line actually serve, why is it even there to start with is the question and not well it is easy to root your phone crack on and sort it yourself. Googles logic of it being there is baffling.
Lets be honest Google are now pushing the Pixel as a mainstream phone and it is probably bought mainly on the strength of its photographic capabilities, It isn't just the plaything of the inquisitive like the Nexus was. I bet the amount of Pixels that get rooted compared to sold is miniscule.

MrBelter said:
I bet the amount of Pixels that get rooted compared to sold is miniscule.
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I would say that's true and has always been true of every phone. Otherwise, there would be millions and millions of XDA members. The Modding community is a microcosm of overall phone owners

But, why not have the pill? What is the argument against it?

Takes up space with something that useless for some.