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[App 4.0.3+] Home Launcher (ICS Launcher alternative) - Beta 1.01

Home Launcher (working name) (Android 4.0.3+ , xhdpi devices like Galaxy Nexus)
ROOT Needed - installer included.
BETA
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
​
Replacement of the standard ICS launcher. As other alternatives it is fully based on the ICS standard launcher but has some extra options, like:
* Alternative top bar with a some handy options
* Option to turn the top bar off and create a clean desktop with 5 scaled desktop rows.
* two extra page transition effects: tablet "window wall" transitions, like on the current honeycomb tablets, and "stack" animations (same animation as the one that is used in the drawer)
The list will be growing and growing. I started this just for fun. Suggestions and requests are welcome and appreciate it.
Changelog
Beta 1 Initial release
Beta 1.01:
New animation effects for desktop page transitions:
"Card off Stack" effect (like the drawer)
"Tablet effect" - Like on Android 3.0+ Tablets
New plans
Manual
The settings can be found in the upper right corner of the drawer ("OPTIONS")
Happy new year!
Direct downloadable from the Android market (free):
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beansoft.home_installer
Installer for installing the app in the system directory is included (together with an uninstaller)

Dl'n now. Anything by the team that brought us thumb keyboard is going to great.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Amazing work looks great^^
As far as suggestions are needed, I would love to see new homescreen transitions^^
especially I would like the appdrawer effect on my homescreens^^

Looks good! For features I would suggest circular scrolling and being able to resize any widget, which would be some of my most missed features from other launchers.

very nice idea.
for the top bar i'd say get rid of the calender link and instead when you press the date, have that go to the calender.
maybe make the left a search or voice actions link.
as far as other suggestions, i suggested this in nova and got ignored.
if possible, i think it would be awesome to get the tablet homescreen transition working on a phone.

I like adjustable columns and rows. I set it high so I have more precise control over widgets. I also use Android Widgets Pro for twitter and Facebook. The more column/rows the more that is visible on screen.
LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9
Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver

Nordpolcamper said:
Amazing work looks great^^
As far as suggestions are needed, I would love to see new homescreen transitions^^
especially I would like the appdrawer effect on my homescreens^^
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Consider it done Implemented and tested, will upload a version later today. BTW agree, it is a very nice transition effect
joenathane said:
Looks good! For features I would suggest circular scrolling and being able to resize any widget, which would be some of my most missed features from other launchers.
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Yeah will add this later. Not top most priority.
neok44 said:
very nice idea.
for the top bar i'd say get rid of the calender link and instead when you press the date, have that go to the calender.
maybe make the left a search or voice actions link.
as far as other suggestions, i suggested this in nova and got ignored.
if possible, i think it would be awesome to get the tablet homescreen transition working on a phone.
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Tablet (honeycomb) transition is working (not full screen yet).. will add it as an experimental option in the version I will upload later today.
Great suggestions for the top bar. My plans are to make that top bar highly customizable. Which means, amonst others, that users will be able to put all kind of shortcuts on it.
player911 said:
I like adjustable columns and rows. I set it high so I have more precise control over widgets. I also use Android Widgets Pro for twitter and Facebook. The more column/rows the more that is visible on screen.
LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9
Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver
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Will add this most certainly to a later version. For now this is not the top most priority. I believe the nova launcher already has this? And I know they are working on such a feature for the CM Trebuchet launcher.

appelflap said:
Consider it done Implemented and tested, will upload a version later today. BTW agree, it is a very nice transition effect
Yeah will add this later. Not top most priority.
Tablet (honeycomb) transition is working (not full screen yet).. will add it as an experimental option in the version I will upload later today.
Great suggestions for the top bar. My plans are to make that top bar highly customizable. Which means, amonst others, that users will be able to put all kind of shortcuts on it.
Will add this most certainly to a later version. For now this is not the top most priority. I believe the nova launcher already has this? And I know they are working on such a feature for the CM Trebuchet launcher.
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Amazingly fast^^

How do I turn off the top bar? Thanks!

Suggestion
Since you started by changing the top bar, why not name this Top Launcher? Has a nice ring to it, is marketable and less generic than Home Launcher.

pedmond said:
Since you started by changing the top bar, why not name this Top Launcher? Has a nice ring to it, is marketable and less generic than Home Launcher.
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Thanks! Great suggestions.

Lirankn said:
How do I turn off the top bar? Thanks!
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In the drawer, choose OPTIONS (in the upper right corner)

Update
2 new desktop page transition effects:
* "Card off stack" effect (like in the drawer)
* Tablet "moving windows" effect

appelflap said:
In the drawer, choose OPTIONS (in the upper right corner)
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Oh I can't see it on the Nexus S..
Unlike Nova this launcher works really well actually with the Nexus S and looks really good on it but I just can't change the options..
Do you have any plans to make it compatible with it? Thank you!

I do have a problem
I want to install your launcher, but I just cant find it. I used your market link, but it says, that it isnt compatible with any of my devices. Looking for Home Launcher in the market doesnt give me your launcher either
could you maybe upload the apk? or something else? I really dont know, why it doesnt work.
I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.2. Is the version a problem?

Lirankn said:
Oh I can't see it on the Nexus S..
Unlike Nova this launcher works really well actually with the Nexus S and looks really good on it but I just can't change the options..
Do you have any plans to make it compatible with it? Thank you!
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That's great news! I didn't test it on a hdmi device but tried to be as general as possible.
Why can't you change the options? Don't you see the menu item on the top of the drawer. It's above the tabs. You should see APPS and WIDGETS on the right and OPTIONS on the left.

Nordpolcamper said:
I do have a problem
I want to install your launcher, but I just cant find it. I used your market link, but it says, that it isnt compatible with any of my devices. Looking for Home Launcher in the market doesnt give me your launcher either
could you maybe upload the apk? or something else? I really dont know, why it doesnt work.
I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.2. Is the version a problem?
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I've set it to sdk 15 (4.0.3) and above. I know it crashes on version 4.0.1 and I assume it will also FC on 4.0.2
Nevertheless I will try to get a version out that would be compatible with 4.0.1 and above. With the new market system that would be no problem.

Nordpolcamper said:
I do have a problem
I want to install your launcher, but I just cant find it. I used your market link, but it says, that it isnt compatible with any of my devices. Looking for Home Launcher in the market doesnt give me your launcher either
could you maybe upload the apk? or something else? I really dont know, why it doesnt work.
I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.2. Is the version a problem?
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Lol - read the first post the first line!

appelflap said:
That's great news! I didn't test it on a hdmi device but tried to be as general as possible.
Why can't you change the options? Don't you see the menu item on the top of the drawer. It's above the tabs. You should see APPS and WIDGETS on the right and OPTIONS on the left.
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Haha yeah it works really well! Fast and looks like it's optimized for this resolution.
And no I can't see the menu item, all I see is Apps, Widgets and the market icon.. Just like the stock app drawer..
Maybe you can implement it in the menu that pops up when you press the physical button that the Nexus S has..

pedmond said:
Lol - read the first post the first line!
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I read it, but why not try^^
4.0.3 wasnt that big of a change, but ok, then I will have to look for another rom and go again^^

[INFO] Galaxy Nexus - Tips, tricks and undocumented features

Hey,
There was a thread like this a while ago (here) but it kind of died and the OP was never updated so I'm restarting it here
Here are tips, tricks, undocumented/lesser known features etc. Please add more and I'll try and keep this post updated. I'll probably try to categorise in the future as well and add more pictures.
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General ICS
You can uninstall an app straight from the app drawer -
Simply drag it from the app drawer to the bin at the top of the home screen.
Removing the Google Search bar from home screens -
Just go into Settings > Apps > Google Search > Disable
When using an app which has been updated to use the new action bar, you can hold down on an icon for a brief description of what it does
Take a screenshot - Hold the volume down and power key (simultaneously)
On the volume bar, you can press the icon on the left to switch between ring and vibrate.
You can use the front facing camera to record 720p HD video
If you double tap whilst recording a video you can take a still image
Clock app
Whilst in the Clock app - tapping the screen will dim everything with your wallpaper in the background. Long-pressing the screen will black everything out and turn the clock blue
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Clock app
When you receive an incoming call from a land line, it displays the location based on the area code
Hardware acceleration in apps -
Enable in Settings > Developer options > Forge GPU rendering
This can make some apps run a lot smoother, however it can also make others force close so you have to experiment a bit.
Owner Info -
In Settings -> Security -> Owner Info
You can enter info to display on the lockscreen, such as a name or a phone number to call if it is lost
Face unlock -
If you're on 4.0.2, you can take multiple pictures to improve recognition, for example in different lighting, with or without glasses on, etc.
When using slide to unlock, you can access notifications without unlocking by pulling down the notification bar as you usually would
Camera time lapse mode -
The Galaxy Nexus has a nice little feature which lets you create time lapse videos like this video. It's under video on the stock camera app.
Time lapse
Multi-touch bug -
There is a bug which sometimes stops the device registering input from both sides (seen in this video). A temporary solution until Google fixes it, is to turn the screen off and on again (solution from this thread)
Easter Egg -
Under About on settings, tap repeatedly on the version number for a little ICS picture. Tap and hold the picture for an animation.
Browser
Browser quick controls -
Enable in Browser Settings > Labs > Quick Controls
Removes the top bar and lets you access controls by sliding your thumb in from the side of the screen, great feature!
Quick controls
Long press the back button in the browser to get to History/Bookmarks
Inverted rendering in browser -
Enable in Browser settings > Accessibility > Inverted Rendering
Saves battery and makes night-time reading easier
Inverted rendering
Stock keyboard
On the prediction bar, tap on a word and slide your finger up to see more choices (you can also long press)
If you need just one symbol, press and hold the ?123 key, then slide your finger to the symbol you want, then release -- you'll automatically be returned to letter-entry mode.
If you long-press the stock keyboard space bar, it will allow you to select a different keyboard.
Other apps
Low speaker volume
There is a paid app on the market called Volume+ which is apprently quite good, allows you to increase the speaker volume beyond the normal limit (costs 99p)
Can't add Facebook account
This is a problem due to a dispute between Google & Facebook. There is a paid app called Haxsync which works quite well for syncing your Facebook pictures/status updates to your contacts (costs 89p)
Customise LED notifications
There is an app on the Market called Lightflow which lets you change lots of LED settings such as pulse time, colour etc. (Free or paid for £1.49)
Stop it going to call log after a call ends
Paid app called AfterCall (92p) will let you change what happens, for example go back to your previous app. Also two free alternatives: On Call End and Not Call Log.
Speaker Proximity
Automatically switches to speakerphone when you pull the phone away from your face, and vice-versa.

Reserved in case I run out of space.

Thanks, some useful info indeed in there!

I disabled google search bar but I can't find it anywhere to enable now.
Edit. its the last one on the app list.
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Also in mms, if message not sent properly slide the field left to right to get the text in the input box
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Jameslepable said:
Also in mms, if message not sent properly slide the field left to right to get the text in the input box
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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what kind of errors does this fix? what do you mean by "message not sent properly"?
what "field" needs to be slid left to right?

Jameslepable said:
Also in mms, if message not sent properly slide the field left to right to get the text in the input box
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
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I'm not sure what you mean by this?
On another note, updated the first post and tidied it up a bit. Anyone else have any tips to share?

The browser controls under labs is pretty cool.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Stock keyboard has a couple, tap the word in question and slide your finger up to see more choices. You can also long press the word.
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Another stock keyboard tip -- if you need just one symbol, press and hold the ?123 key, then slide your finger to the symbol you want, then release -- you'll automatically be returned to letter-entry mode.
And if you long-press the stock keyboard space bar, that will allow you to select a different keyboard.

rjax said:
Another stock keyboard tip -- if you need just one symbol, press and hold the ?123 key, then slide your finger to the symbol you want, then release -- you'll automatically be returned to letter-entry mode.
And if you long-press the stock keyboard space bar, that will allow you to select a different keyboard.
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Amazing, didn't know about these! Having to press the symbol key, then the symbol, and then the symbol key again to get back is one of the things that put me off using the stock keyboard. I might try it again now!

mistermojorizin said:
what kind of errors does this fix? what do you mean by "message not sent properly"?
what "field" needs to be slid left to right?
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case0 said:
I'm not sure what you mean by this?
On another note, updated the first post and tidied it up a bit. Anyone else have any tips to share?
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When the message says not sent properly and the is a red explanation mark where the time sent usually. And the field where the failed message is?

ChongoDroid said:
The browser controls under labs is pretty cool.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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download ICS Browser +, it's even better.

Oh no, the thread is dying already!
Anyone have any other useful tips to add?

Updated with multi-touch bug tip

I discovered this on my Captivate while running different ROMS, including CM7.
If you go into Settings then About Phone you can tap on where it says Android Version 4 times to see a picture of the android dude holding an ice cream sandwhich. If you touch and hold any part of the screen with the android on it then you will feel the phone vibrate a few times then be led to a cool animation.
*Note this also works in Gingerbread but only requires 3 taps instead of 4. I'm not sure if there's a cool animation in Gingerbread though.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Ummm.. How do you re enable google search bar? Lol. I tried it but I want it back.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.

Nevermind. Found it at the bottom of all apps.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.

Don't forget that the camera also has time-lapse and panoramic options

Here are my "Pro Tips":
- after a call ends you are returned to the call log; very annoying (especially when in Navigation); AfterCall by iMediot helps solve this problem
- another useful / cool app is SpeakerProximity; it will automatically switch between speaker and head output based on the values from proximity sensor.

[Q] XPERIA ZL: Should we Upgrade to 4.2.2 immediately?

As most of us know already, the 4.2.2 update for the xperia zl is already rolling out. But let's be honest: Most, if not all of the software releases for Sony Xperia Devices has a bug or two.
Question is: are you guys updating right away? And if you did, what are the noticeable improvements. I am very interested in battery life improvements if anyone can provide information already

I will wait a day or two and see opinions first. but oh boy, the transparent bars are tempting
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Faddy89 said:
I will wait a day or two and see opinions first. but oh boy, the transparent bars are tempting
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First bug in call dial nr during calls doesn't show??wtf sony are stupid or what??
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Faddy89 said:
I will wait a day or two and see opinions first. but oh boy, the transparent bars are tempting
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Which transparent bars? Mine doesn't have them. Never mind. I see it in the lock screen now, but not on my home screen because I use Nova as my launcher and don't have them configured that way.
I updated right away. If something goes wrong, I have a CWM backup of my .253 image
So far so good. I like that we can now customize the Quick Settings buttons, but it sucks that they didn't put the stock 4.2.2 "tap and hold" functionality. If I want to access the Bluetooth or WiFi menus, I have to tap on settings, and then drill down to Bluetooth or WiFi, when they could have enabled it from the notification drawer.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The "Swipe up or down to unlock" message is annoying and gets in the way of my lock screen wallpaper. We also lost the Music icon on the lock screen, but we get widgets.
4.2.2
4.1.2

JRBT24 said:
As most of us know already, the 4.2.2 update for the xperia zl is already rolling out. But let's be honest: Most, if not all of the software releases for Sony Xperia Devices has a bug or two.
Question is: are you guys updating right away? And if you did, what are the noticeable improvements. I am very interested in battery life improvements if anyone can provide information already
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The only thing I can't figure out is how to delete / re-arrange lock screen widgets, because long - pat gives me nothing and now I am stuck with bunch lock screen widgets I can't change

At the default lock screen, swipe to the left... then swipe left or right to go to the lock screen that u would like to delete. At the lock screen page, press and hold till u see 'x remove' appears (somewhere in the middle near the top of the screen). Drag the miniaturized lock screen to 'x remove' to remove the lock screen page. U can also select which lock screen page to be the default screen.
A suggestion:
If u need more features/functionality from your lockscreen, go to Play Store and download the free DashClock widget for Android 4.2.2. U can also download and add DashClock extensions for more features.
ylapas said:
The only thing I can't figure out is how to delete / re-arrange lock screen widgets, because long - pat gives me nothing and now I am stuck with bunch lock screen widgets I can't change
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dinkydong said:
At the default lock screen, swipe to the left... then swipe left or right to go to the lock screen that u would like to delete. At the lock screen page, press and hold till u see 'x remove' appears (somewhere in the middle near the top of the screen). Drag the miniaturized lock screen to 'x remove' to remove the lock screen page. U can also select which lock screen page to be the default screen.
A suggestion:
If u need more features/functionality from your lockscreen, go to Play Store and download the free DashClock widget for Android 4.2.2. U can also download and add DashClock extensions for more features.
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Long press gives me nothing on my Xperia ZL. No X or any other option appears... Only widget gets smaller and dim but that's it.

It's working fine on my ZL.
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so far not so bad,lock screen change like other 4.2 with option to add widget,the toogles can be added and arranged with few more option,the nav n status bar are transparent,but my disappointment is that there is no photosphere option in camera for this update

The multi task animations are fluid. The thing I'm most bothered about right now is the ram usage. I feel some stutters every now and then, unlike on 4.1.2
Here's a picture of my ram usage with the same apps installed but was only using about 1gb before
Edit: I can't seem to upload photos, but I am telling you: it uses about 1.3gb ram now!
Press thanks if I helped
Sent from my awesome Xperia ZL

Wait for doomlord update kernel for 4.2.2 first
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I will update next. Reason is the possibility to get root if I want . I also like the transparent bars.

well i really like the transparent bar and the performance, also the wifi range really improve alot!! , but battery life is making me crazy. not so good battery performance a all..... and also the led bug its there. sometimes the color white led its change for a purple light. .... there still problems with the notification light... but well what can we do? just w8 for an update .

Day 2 with the new 4.2.2 and my battery is out of whack. It was at 46% after the flash, I played around with it and brought it down to 39%. After the reboot the battery jumped back up at 68%.
Went to bed at 4:30am - last I saw the battery it was around 45% .... woke up around 7:30am only to see the notification light on indicating the phone was down at 4%. I have to say - I'm starting to freak out a little.
I now charged it at 100% went to work and while listening to music on it with the PowerAmp app - my percentage is already at 68% after about 4 hours with 2-3 min talk time and some music playing.
This is horrible battery life right now. Ill give it chance to adjust itself, hopefully after a few cycles it will stabilize.
Anyone else experiencing similar problem with the battery?
Oops, I meant to post this in the 4.2.2 Issues thread....

danieldp1990 said:
well i really like the transparent bar and the performance, also the wifi range really improve alot!! , but battery life is making me crazy. not so good battery performance a all..... and also the led bug its there. sometimes the color white led its change for a purple light. .... there still problems with the notification light... but well what can we do? just w8 for an update .
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Also I post it in few treads that the accessibility in settings if is turned on by any apps the InCall dialling is not working I try that with few apps sony rush this out
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mmmmm yes i hate how battery life is performing on this new update..... its dranning toooo fast... im thinking to go back to 4.1.2 to 307...

But isnt it 307 only for 503??? Because here in mexico in experiencing something similar with this update. And i want to go back to something stable.
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Yes Definitely upgrade ASAP
Yes definitely one should upgrade Xperia ZL to latest android 4.2.2 10.3.A.0.423 Build
It's bundled with a number of new features http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332956
And best part is that DoomLord has a root method for this .423 build for both Locked & Unlocked devices (check Doom's Rooting Kit v13)
My Device:
Xperia ZL (C6502) India
Android 4.2.2 Build:10.3.A.0.423
Boot Loader Locked (BL)
Press thanx if I helped you in any way

Mine is working great. I did have to factory reset and restore my apps through titanium backup. Battery life is great pretty much the same as before. I also updated through pc companion.

[MOD] Add Mobile Data & other Toggles to Quick Settings (Requires Sqlite & Root)

[MOD] Add Mobile Data & other Toggles to Quick Settings (Requires Sqlite & Root)
Updated to add the other missing toggles. Thank you Poetic Vampire.
Update 5-21-14: I finally updated to 4.3 and had to redo this mod. Just confirming it worked for me.
DISCLAIMER: This was done on a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4. Model # SGH-M919. It may or may not work on other devices. If you have another device and it doesnt work thats probably why. So please be careful. This requires root as well. And please make a Nandroid backup before making changes. Of course please dont blame me if your device goes thermonuclear. It worked for me and it should work for anyone running stock rooted like I am. Again please take the time to do a Nandroid backup first just in case. It takes a little more time, but is worth it just in case you have an issue. So far I haven't had any issues if you name or spell something wrong. Unlike a build prop theres less chance of a brick. OK, so onto the Mods.
Hello all. After reading several threads about asking about the missing data toggle from the notification area I did some research and testing and figured out how to get it back with root and sqlite editor using the stock rom. I remembered a thread about a similar issue with the Verizon S4 and it missing the Wifi toggle. I used the same steps and the sqlite editor from here and was able to add the data toggle back.
Here are the steps I used for the Mobile Data Toggle, read on below for how to add others. (Thanks to The Poetic Vampire)
1) Download sqlite editor app. I got it from here.
2) Open the app and give it root permissions. It should populate a list.
3) Scroll and Tap the "Settings Storage"
4) Tap "Settings.db"
5) Tap "System"
6) Scroll down until you find "notification_panel_active_app_list", tap to highlight it. I noticed its a little hard to get it highlighted because it seems to want to highlight the one under it. So you might have to tap the one right above it to get it highlighted. Make sure its the notification_panel_active_app_list, and NOT the notification_panel_default_active_app_list. I picked the wrong one the first time and it didnt work.
7) Once it is highlighted tap the phones menu button.
8) Tap "Edit Record"
9) You'll see a list of all the toggles that are currently enabled to show in notification area.
10) At the bottom of the list add ; and the words MobileData then another ;. So it will look like this at the end. ;AirplaneMode;MobileData; Then press Save.
11) Reboot and you should have a data toggle now. You can now use the edit feature and move it anywhere you want in the list of toggles.
Note: After I edited it and rebooted the "notification_panel_active_app_list" moved closer to the bottom of the list. So if you go back in and dont see it scroll further down.
OK. Thanks to member "The Poetic Vampire" you can also add several more of the missing toggles. Use the same method as above. Just add the words exactly as below to get SmartPause, Brightness (Thanks Mister Junky), and Wifi Hotspot. You must end the string with ; for this to work.
SmartPause;
Brightness; (mentioned by Misterjunky)
WiFiHotspot;
UPDATE: Im getting a lot of requests for the flashlight toggle so I decided to add this to the OP so that others with the same question have the answer without having to read the whole thread. As far as I know this isnt possible using this method. In order for it to work it would have to be a toggle that was originally there, but removed. Like T-Mobile removing the Data toggle. Im sure it is possible in a custom rom, but that is way out of my expertise. For flashlight toggle I use Power Toggles in the play store. It works great to set up almost any toggle you want. And highly customizable. Ive added a pic here to show the way I have Power Toggles set up. The lightning bolt shaped toggle is flashlight. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for this! Works like a charm!
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Gam3r 4 Life said:
Hello all. After reading several threads about asking about the missing data toggle from the notification area I did some research and testing and figured out how to get it back with root and the stock rom. I remembered a thread about a similar issue with the Verizon S4 and it missing the Wifi toggle. I used the same steps and the sqlite editor from here and was able to add the data toggle back. Of course please dont blame me if your device goes thermonuclear. It worked for me and it should work for anyone running stock rooted like I am. So please take the time to do a nandroid backup first just in case.
Heres the steps I used.
1) Download sqlite editor app. I got it from here.
2) Open the app and give it root permissions. It should populate a list.
3) Scroll and Tap the "Settings Storage"
4) Tap "Settings.db"
5) Tap "System"
6) Scroll down until you find "notification_panel_active_app_list", tap to highlight it. I noticed its a little hard to get it highlighted because it seems to want to highlight the one under it. So you might have to tap the one right above it to get it highlighted. Make sure its the notification_panel_active_app_list, and NOT the notification_panel_default_active_app_list. I picked the wrong one the first time and it didnt work.
7) Once it is highlighted tap the phones menu button.
8) Tap "Edit Record"
9) You'll see a list of all the toggles that are currently enabled to show in notification area.
10) At the bottom of the list add ; and the words MobileData then another ;. So it will look like this at the end. ;AirplaneMode;MobileData; Then press Save.
11) Reboot and you should have a data toggle now. You can now use the edit feature and move it anywhere you want in the list of toggles.
Note: After I edited it and rebooted the "notification_panel_active_app_list" moved closer to the bottom of the list. So if you go back in and dont see it scroll further down.
Hope this helps.
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Do you know if this would work to add the flashlight toggle to the menu and what that entry would be?

Amazing, it worked. Thanks a lot
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Awesome, thanks! I was missing this because whenever i'd drop down to EDGE if I toggled airplane mode it would jump back on HSPA and I really had no reason to kill the cell connection.

Thank you for this mod, this was the only thing making me want an international 9505 rom.
Followed directions exactly to the T and I can confirm it works on Wicked_V4.
Again thanx OP.

Worked fantastic! Much appreciated, Thanks Buddy!

My phone rebooted as it was downloading now when I tap on the app it just brings up all my apps. what do I do from here I apologize for my Gs4 for rebooting in yhe middle of the download. Thanks
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saldebot said:
Thank you for this mod, this was the only thing making me want an international 9505 rom.
Followed directions exactly to the T and I can confirm it works on Wicked_V4.
Again thanx OP.
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I assume the data toggle is green?
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akapaul26 said:
I assume the data toggle is green?
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nope, it changes to what ever theme or color your toggles are.

saldebot said:
nope, it changes to what ever theme or color your toggles are.
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Nice, thanks bro.
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Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
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Does anyone know what to add to get the flashlight toggle?
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Greg1964 said:
My phone rebooted as it was downloading now when I tap on the app it just brings up all my apps. what do I do from here I apologize for my Gs4 for rebooting in yhe middle of the download. Thanks
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Not sure I understand your question. Were you able to figure it out?
rel500 said:
Does anyone know what to add to get the flashlight toggle?
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I was actually wondering this too. If there is a toggle for the flashlight, then all we would need is the exact name of it. Then follow the same instructions. Im not sure Ive seen any galaxies with the flashlight/ torch toggle? I use Power Toggles to turn on the flash light for now. I dont think there is a "stock" way to add the flash light toggle to the dropdown. I have seen custom roms with it though.

Finally! I've been waiting for this mod since day one! No more widgets clogging up my home screen.

Gam3r 4 Life said:
I was actually wondering this too. If there is a toggle for the flashlight, then all we would need is the exact name of it. Then follow the same instructions. Im not sure Ive seen any galaxies with the flashlight/ torch toggle? I use Power Toggles to turn on the flash light for now. I dont think there is a "stock" way to add the flash light toggle to the dropdown. I have seen custom roms with it though.
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Ive tried a few different ones for the torch no luck as of right now but will keep trying
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Babyj303 said:
Ive tried a few different ones for the torch no luck as of right now but will keep trying
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I did too. I tried adding torch, light, flash light, flashlight, and maybe a couple others and none worked. Unless it is a stock feature that was removed its not going to work unless it gets modded into a rom. If someone can figure out what the devs did that added it to their rom we might be able to figure it out. Im by no means a dev.

Gam3r 4 Life said:
I did too. I tried adding torch, light, flash light, flashlight, and maybe a couple others and none worked. Unless it is a stock feature that was removed its not going to work unless it gets modded into a rom. If someone can figure out what the devs did that added it to their rom we might be able to figure it out. Im by no means a dev.
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Hey you helped me out a lot tho.. pure awesomeness. You taught me a new trick
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This totally works and I modified some other settings while I was at it. Thank you so much!

[HOW-TO][GUIDE] ANY app FLOATING and RESIZABLE MULTI-WINDOW revised

This should work for any 4.1.2 rom for the note 2 that has a working Xposed installer and MULTI-WINDOW capabilities.
THIS IS FAR FROM PERFECT
I have been wanting to make my device float and resize any app. I didn't put too much effort into it until recently. I finally got the settings down to make this possible.
Please keep in mind some apps (especially stock ones) don't like to be resized so they will almost become unusable if they are resized to small, this is one of many reasons why I previously said that this is far from perfect. On the plus side at least it will let you do ANY app !!!!
I used NEXT LAUNCHER PRO for this cause it supports MULTI-DPI a lot better than TW does, but you don't have to it will still work with TW but it makes some of the drawables look weird.
INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO A CWM OR TWRP BACKUP AND VERIFY THE BACKUP WAS DONE PROPERLY BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
1: Install XPOSED INSTALLER V. 2.4 from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Thanks to @rovo89
2: Install XPOSED APP SETTINGS V. 1.6 from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072081
Thanks to @Tungstwenty
3: Install XPOSEDMULTIWINDOW240.APK from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048668
Thanks to @Scalee
Thanks to anyone I may have forgotten
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE FRAMEWORK, APPSETTINGS.APK, AND MULTIWINDOW240.APK BEFORE YOU CONTINUE
Once the above are installed and working properly as per the instructions in the OP's of the DEV's mentioned above, you can continue:
At this point REBOOT your phone just to be sure all the installations and settings stuck. Open Multi-Window and add an app to it just to make sure everything works properly so far.
Open the App Settings App in your app drawer, should look like the one in this picture:
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Search for and open Android System, should look like the one in this picture:
At the top there is an ON/OFF slider (as seen in picture below), slide to the right to turn ON.
Then, CHANGE the DPI to 240, and the Screen (dp) to 800x1280 (also seen in same picture below).
At the top there is a save button, now is the time to hit that, a pop-up will show that says:
Apply Settings: Also kill the application so when it's relaunched it uses the new settings? Click YES
Immediately press and hold the power button to REBOOT.
After REBOOT open the App Settings App in your app drawer again and search for com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService, should look like the one in this picture:
At the top there is an ON/OFF slider (as seen in picture below), slide to the right to turn ON.
Then, CHANGE the DPI to 240, and the Screen (dp) to 480x854 (also seen in same picture below).
At the top there is a save button, now is the time to hit that, a pop-up will show that says:
Apply Settings: Also kill the application so when it's relaunched it uses the new settings? Click YES
Immediately press and hold the power button to REBOOT.
All done!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now to learn how to succesfully make any app that is added to your FlashBar, FLOATING, RESIZABLE.
Turn on MULTI-WINDOW and INSTEAD of dragging out the first app, just CLICK on it and it will open in full screen, It doesn"t look like it now but this will be your first floater lol.
Next drag any random app (like settings or something) out of the FlashBar and drop it.
Now you will notice at the top of the first app that was added to the MULTI-WINDOW now has a PIN on the top left.
Click on the PIN to make it GREEN , FLOATING and RESIZABLE now. To move it grab it by top near the center and pull it around. To resize grab the edge of the left, right, or bottom side and resize.
Next, touch the random second app that is now full screen and hit the back button once and it will go away.
Now with the floater at the bottom, open FlashBar again, find the next app you want to FLOAT, and once again just CLICK on it and it will open in full screen,
next drag any random app (like settings or something) out of the FlashBar and drop it again.
Now you will notice at the top of the first app that was added to the MULTI-WINDOW now has a PIN on the top left.
Click on the PIN to make it GREEN , FLOATING and RESIZABLE. To move it grab it by top near the center and pull it around. To resize grab the edge of the left, right, or bottom side and resize.
Next, touch the random second app that is now full screen and hit the back button once and it will go away.
Do you see a pattern now, do for any and as many apps you want open at once.
Also after you make an app floating you can press the pin again and watch the pin turn GREY and the app will stay floating in the background instead of foreground.
GREEN pin = app floating in foreground.
GREY pin = app floating in background.
When all said and done you should be able to do this with any app:
PROFIT!!!!!!!!!!!
The above mentioned module called XPOSED APP SETTINGS is a wonderful tool for changing individual apps to make them visually fit your liking. Everything I talk about in the next few paragraphs is in direct relation to XPOSED APP SETTINGS.
NOW FOR A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE
Screen density
The quantity of pixels within a physical area of the screen; usually referred to as DPI (dots per inch). For example, a "LOW" density screen has fewer pixels within a given physical area, compared to a "NORMAL" or "HIGH" density screen.
Font Scale
The size of the font in the amount of pre-allocated space; measured by percentage.
Resolution
The total number of physical pixels on a screen; usually known as Screen (dp).
Xlarge Resolution
extra large resolution
Locale
This allows you to change the language of any app individually; without changing your whole system to a different language.
Fullscreen
Force the app into fullscreen mode while hiding the status bar that is easily accessible by pulling down on the top of the screen.
Prevent the app from going into fullscreen mode. Keeps status bar on screen while the app is open.
No Title
Removes title bar from app. Every app I chose this for force closes so don't mark my words.
Keep Screen on
This will NOT let your screen turn off while the app is on the screen unless you hit the physical power button.
Show when phone locked
Leaves app open in the foreground of the lock screen while app is open and on the screen
Orientation
The ability to change whether an app opens (portrait or landscape). The dropdown consists of
(default app rotation). Uses whatever the default orientation that is already written into the app
Normal rotation = Will rotate screen normally
Always portrait = The ability to FORCE the app into portrait mode ONLY
Always landscape = The ability to FORCE the app into landscape mode ONLY
Force auto-rotation = The ability to FORCE the app to auto-rotate (will edit after tested).
Resident
Keeps any app in memory (running in background).
Insistent Notifications
Insistent notifications repeat their audio, vibration, and light settings continuously until canceled. These Notifications are typically used for events that require immediate and timely attention; such as an incoming call or the ringing of an alarm clock.
No BIG Notifications
Makes the app notification in the notification dropdown smaller, like a small preview instead of the normal show everything notification.
Permissions
Allows you to revoke permissions from any app of your choice.
If you've come this far than you probably know that some apps look like they might be sized bigger or smaller than other parts of the phone.
That's because the system doesn't change the DPI and Screen (dp) automatically with some/most apps.
After all the changes, the GALLERY app title bar is too big, meaning the DPI did not auto adjust. In order to make everything fit in the title bar you have to lower the DPI to anything lower than 240 for THIS app ONLY.
Every app will need it's own custom setting in order to get it the way you want it. Please DO NOT post that this exact setting did not work for any other app cause it MAY or MAY NOT. Consider yourself warned
AFTER SEEING THIS THREAD IMAGINE THE POSSIBILTIES
Check out this post for more cool settings and results.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45722669&postcount=234
Please, feel free to change your settings up a LITTLE or ALOT and feel free to fill up this thread with awesome pictures and configurations.
PLEASE DO NOT POST A PICTURE WITHOUT A FULL CONFIGURATION LIST LIKE BELOW PLEASE
PHONE MODEL: example T889
ROM:example JEDI MASTER
KERNEL: example SABRE
CONFIG: example dpi=240, screen dp=800X1280, font scale=100, etc..., etc..., etc...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
HOW TO DISABLE XPOSED APP SETTINGS
Being that this MOD is not perfect, sometimes you might need to disable Xposed App Settings if something goes wrong (example: I made a change to an app that I didn't like, after reboot I went to change the settings back and noticed the app didn't show up in Xposed App Settings, even after several reboots).
TO FIX THIS:
Go to XPOSED INSTALLER in your app drawer (some roms like jedi master have the xposed installer built into a custom app like jedi tricks app that @ptmr3 made for his roms) anyway once in the installer, click on MODULES at the top right corner, then uncheck the box next to XPOSED APP SETTINGS.
NOW REBOOT. You will notice that all the Xposed App Settings aren't enabled anymore.
Then go back to your Xposed App Settings app and find the app you had problems with, that started this disable process.
Now change the settings back to a known good configuration. DON'T FORGET TO SAVE before exit.
Immediately go back to your XPOSED INSTALLER, click on modules and recheck the box next to XPOSED APP SETTINGS to renable it.
NOW REBOOT AGAIN
If you followed the instructions given, properly you should have everything back to the way it was before the problem occurred.
@Fictionles made a HOW-TO make floating Windows minimize. Go check it out and give him thanks here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46385342#post46385342
PLEASE REMEMBER TO HIT THAT THANKS BUTTON
I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE

Nicely done on the how-to OP! Great layout, good depth of instructions - great share, keep it up!

Works perfectly on Tweaked 2.4.1.
Now to try connecting this via HDMI to a 1080p monitor and, using a bluetooth mouse and KB, make this a portable PC.

ytj87 said:
Works perfectly on Tweaked 2.4.1.
Now to try connecting this via HDMI to a 1080p monitor and, using a bluetooth mouse and KB, make this a portable PC.
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I'm on master 16 with sabrekernel 35.6 with the ext2 system data and cache mod.
All of this is amazing with these .phones. I will be finally getting an mhl adapter in the near future. They aren't expensive.

I hadn't looked into Master too much because of the lack of multiwindow, but read in the dev thread that it was working past a certain version. So multiwindow (and this thread's particular mod) does indeed work on 16 for you?

ytj87 said:
I hadn't looked into Master too much because of the lack of multiwindow, but read in the dev thread that it was working past a certain version. So multiwindow (and this thread's particular mod) does indeed work on 16 for you?
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This was done and tested on master 16 with sabrekernel 35.6 and the ext2 system, data, and cache mod. Confirmed. I'm waiting for a response from my brother in law that has an att note 2 with the same set up on whether it worked for him or not.

This is awesome gonna try tonight. Thanks bro. Got this link from the saber 32.2uc kernel thread you posted in.
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sshafranko said:
This is awesome gonna try tonight. Thanks bro. Got this link from the saber 32.2uc kernel thread you posted in.
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Cool let me know

ytj87 said:
I hadn't looked into Master too much because of the lack of multiwindow, but read in the dev thread that it was working past a certain version. So multiwindow (and this thread's particular mod) does indeed work on 16 for you?
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I can confirm Master 16 has multi window. As did master 14.
Not to mention those screenshots are proof as well
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Works great on omega rom v18 ..great work keep it coming. ..
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psycho4us4 said:
This was done and tested on master 16
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Duh, didn't realize you were the OP!

Works perfect here. Only thing i noticed is on my lockscreen the icons are tiny like in the flashbar. Thanks for this awesome work
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sshafranko said:
Works perfect here. Only thing i noticed is on my lockscreen the icons are tiny like in the flashbar. Thanks for this awesome work
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I turn my lock screen off. Thanks for the info.

Just saw this too. It changed my power menu. Ill post a ss if you need.
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sshafranko said:
Just saw this too. It changed my power menu. Ill post a ss if you need.
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Nope mine too. It's definately not perfect as stated in op.

ytj87 said:
Works perfectly on Tweaked 2.4.1.
Now to try connecting this via HDMI to a 1080p monitor and, using a bluetooth mouse and KB, make this a portable PC.
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What version phone do you have w tweaked rom?

Ash359 said:
I can confirm Master 16 has multi window. As did master 14.
Not to mention those screenshots are proof as well
Sent from my Jedi Master Galaxy Note II
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Have you tried this? What phone do you have?

sshafranko said:
Just saw this too. It changed my power menu. Ill post a ss if you need.
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I'd be curious to see a screenshot

dwitherell said:
I'd be curious to see a screenshot
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dwitherell said:
I'd be curious to see a screenshot
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Here u go guys thats the new power menu. With this mod
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