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[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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

[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?
Deviant Development *Team Member*

akapaul26 said:
I assume the data toggle is green?
Deviant Development *Team Member*
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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.
Deviant Development *Team Member*

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!
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{
"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"
}
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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!

xposed installer/wanam work

So far, I have enabled 4 way reboot. everything seems to be fine so far. I'm on the supplied stock rom. Taking this slowly as I do not want to encounter something I can't repair. As knox is tripped, you know the rest...
also I have reduced dpi to 300 from standard 320. Will try 280
Charlie
update, 280 seems fine as well...
obviously root is needed

Reducing the dpi scales the fonts and other ui elements down, right? Could you show a screen shot?
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Buji said:
Reducing the dpi scales the fonts and other ui elements down, right? Could you show a screen shot?
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It does. However, you need to be careful as to how low (small) you want things to be. Proceed slowly and reboot frequently, as this is a new devise and we do not know the limits of the os. If you crash it, your only recourse will be odin; and sometimes it doesn't work
Can't post a screen shot now as I'm preparing for tomorrow's classes...When I get a chance, I will though
Charlie
PS
What do you want to see in action?

callif said:
It does. However, you need to be careful as to how low (small) you want things to be. Proceed slowly and reboot frequently, as this is a new devise and we do not know the limits of the os. If you crash it, your only recourse will be odin; and sometimes it doesn't work
Can't post a screen shot now as I'm preparing for tomorrow's classes...When I get a chance, I will though
Charlie
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What do you want to see in action?
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What is the default dpi that it comes with?

callif said:
What do you want to see in action?
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Eh... not sure really as anything you might have wouldn't necessarily be sw that I would have... maybe gmail, the s calendar, or chrome on amazon...
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flipper2006 said:
What is the default dpi that it comes with?
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320

I've been trying to customize the quick settings section of the notification shade using wanam but haven't had luck getting all components to change colors. The light background of the volume control seems to be tied to a variable not in the theme section as is the green indicators (the color I hate most on the quick settings tiles).

270 DPI is an excellent resolution. See mine below. PLENTY of real estate on that screen now! Oh yeah. And still got room for more.
A good app that I've tested and used is: jrummy app called "ROM toolbox Pro" however only for changing the DPI. Usually I just edit the build.prop file as well too. Xposed installer using the module "App settings" works perfectly to do this.
Here's the link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro
{
"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"
}
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Not sure whether or not to start a new thread so I'll post an update here.
This is a short list of Xposed Framework modules that I'm currently running on my Note Pro in addition to Wanam.
Activity Force New Task
App Settings
Boot Manager
CrappaLinks
Custom Share
Disable Clear Defaults Diallog
Disable Location Consent
Enable BatteryStats Permission
Gesture Navigation
Greenify
MinMinGuard
Sansung Alt Symbols
Tinted Status Bar
Xposed Recent Tasks Ram
Youtube Adaway
Really love having Xposed on this thing.

Android.Ninja said:
270 DPI is an excellent resolution. See mine below. PLENTY of real estate on that screen now! Oh yeah. And still got room for more.
A good app that I've tested and used is: jrummy app called "ROM toolbox Pro" however only for changing the DPI. Usually I just edit the build.prop file as well too. Xposed installer using the module "App settings" works perfectly to do this.
Here's the link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolboxpro
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Hi, where do I find the setting for dpi in toolbox?
THX

It's in the performance section, build prop editor, near the bottom, ro.sf.lcddensity. stock is 320.
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muzzy996 said:
It's in the performance section, build prop editor, near the bottom, ro.sf.lcddensity. stock is 320.
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THX! 270 is perfect.

I think you should open a new thread
muzzy996 said:
Not sure whether or not to start a new thread so I'll post an update here.
This is a short list of Xposed Framework modules that I'm currently running on my Note Pro in addition to Wanam.
Activity Force New Task
App Settings
Boot Manager
CrappaLinks
Custom Share
Disable Clear Defaults Diallog
Disable Location Consent
Enable BatteryStats Permission
Gesture Navigation
Greenify
MinMinGuard
Sansung Alt Symbols
Tinted Status Bar
Xposed Recent Tasks Ram
Youtube Adaway
Really love having Xposed on this thing.
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Hello,
I am a newb in the whole android community (1 month use, but i am a quick learner).
I have already rooted my SGNP and I am trying to research more about what i can and what i can NOT configure in my Note Pro.
For example, thanks to your post here I learned that someone else tried to install Xposed with the Wanam module.
I search a lot for more post of this kind and came up with almost nothing so thats why i think that it will be much appreciated if there will be more sharing of experienced SGNP users of Xposed modules that are safe to use.
I think that my main concern is the lack of understanding about compatibility between other android devices. For example: Can i search for a specific module and find that it works on Galaxy Note 3 and know that it will also work on my Note Pro?
If anyone can help more with links for:
SGNP apps for rooted device
SGNP Xposed modules
SGNP custom ROMs
SGNP Bloatware system apps that can be uninstalled
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Ray

Primarily what I look for when installing Xposed modules on my Note Pro is feedback in both the description in Xposed Installer for the module and in the XDA support thread for that module on whether or not it's compatible with Touchwiz. If either sources say to stay away I heed that warning.
I'd say if you're unsure of compatibility of a module it doesn't hurt to ask here to see if anyone else has installed it.
As far as bloatware removal I've been hesitant to do so; I've frozen a bunch of things but the only applications/services that I've deleted outright is Knox related ones since freezing those would not stop their services from loading up as cached apps. My issue with trying to uninstall things is I don't want to have to rebuild all of my customizations if I have to factory reset, nor do I want to take the time to do nandroid backups prior to every tweak just to see if the tweak works.

fokus said:
THX! 270 is perfect.
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Did it cause any serious incompatibilities or bugs with play store or certain apps?

Apparently it breaks the keyboard. [email protected] it, why should I be the last to know?
Apparently the only thing that works is to change dpi to individual apps (like the launcher and and)...

Stevethegreat said:
Apparently it breaks the keyboard. [email protected] it, why should I be the last to know?
Apparently the only thing that works is to change dpi to individual apps (like the launcher and and)...
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Did u try installing a custom keyboard after dpi change, like smartkeyboard pro or any other?

Question: I've made the DPI 270 and the icons are indeed a bit smaller, however now I have a large dead space at the bottom of the screen and also the homescreen. Is there any way to extend the Grid or something? I know the area is usable because I've used Nova and Apex and can use the entire screen, but I'm trying to use the TW Launcher. Screenshot attached.

tdetroit said:
Question: I've made the DPI 270 and the icons are indeed a bit smaller, however now I have a large dead space at the bottom of the screen and also the homescreen. Is there any way to extend the Grid or something? I know the area is usable because I've used Nova and Apex and can use the entire screen, but I'm trying to use the TW Launcher. Screenshot attached.
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As the expression goes, you can't teach an old dog new tricks . . TW launcher may have the new magazine UX feature but as far as custom grid sizes to leverage more screen space you're SOL. Switch to Nova or Apex or some other custom launcher.

muzzy996 said:
As the expression goes, you can't teach an old dog new tricks . . TW launcher may have the new magazine UX feature but as far as custom grid sizes to leverage more screen space you're SOL. Switch to Nova or Apex or some other custom launcher.
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Yeah, I figured as much, but it was worth trying. Back to Nova I go....

About dpi for Quickcircle Case

Hi experts,
I had changed my G3 to 530dpi, everything working fine, only one thing is the QuickCircle case, the clock is much more smaller the the hole of the case, i tried to use the xpost app setting, but don't know which app should be modify.
So any guys can help?? Many thanks.
Joe

Com.lge.clock, apply res to widgets (based on G2 running G3 ROM).

ddavtian said:
Com.lge.clock, apply res to widgets (based on G2 running G3 ROM).
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I dont see that in my list. May i ask where it is
Edit: nvm i found it but what app should be changed for the animation light that goes around the clock when the clock cones out?
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blkghost22 said:
I dont see that in my list. May i ask where it is
Edit: nvm i found it but what app should be changed for the animation light that goes around the clock when the clock cones out?
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Yes, the clock size is fixed, but the animation light not correct, so any expert can advise which apk control it?
thanks a lot.

joechan said:
Yes, the clock size is fixed, but the animation light not correct, so any expert can advise which apk control it?
thanks a lot.
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I am stuck with the same problem with the clock size and the light animation. I am at dpi 530 from stock value of 640.
You said you were able to fix the clock size.
I have tried various combinations in app settings via xposed for com.lge.clock but the havent been able to fix it yet.
Can you please be kind enough to mention the exact steps with the settings and selections to resolve this issue?
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Pdash

pdash79 said:
I am stuck with the same problem with the clock size and the light animation. I am at dpi 530 from stock value of 640.
You said you were able to fix the clock size.
I have tried various combinations in app settings via xposed for com.lge.clock but the havent been able to fix it yet.
Can you please be kind enough to mention the exact steps with the settings and selections to resolve this issue?
Regards,
Pdash
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You need to hit the checkbox that says something about applying the settings to the widget.
My animation is off, but my clock is fine so I'll live with it.

Bluerai said:
You need to hit the checkbox that says something about applying the settings to the widget.
My animation is off, but my clock is fine so I'll live with it.
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Thanks.
You have said that earlier also.
I presume you are using the app ops settings in xpose.
Please provide a little more detail about the other values that you have filled up.
I have tried using a value of dpi = 530/640 and font scaling of 75/100 including checking the option to resize widgets.
But none of that worked.
Appreciate if you help a little more please.
Regards,
Pdash

pdash79 said:
Thanks.
You have said that earlier also.
I presume you are using the app ops settings in xpose.
Please provide a little more detail about the other values that you have filled up.
I have tried using a value of dpi = 530/640 and font scaling of 75/100 including checking the option to resize widgets.
But none of that worked.
Appreciate if you help a little more please.
Regards,
Pdash
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I just went over this with a buddy tonight, and it came down to him not having app settings selected in the modules in xposed..
Other than that.. I'm not sure what it could be??
Are you rebooting your phone after you save the settings? It doesn't kill the widget after you hit save.. Some apps it works fine but not this widget that I've seen..
I Have android system (unchanged) and the build.prop at 530, with the clock at 640 (see attached) and my clock looks like normal on the quick circle case.
Running out of ideas if you're doing the above correctly =/
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Finally i use the default dpi for system, and use xposed app setting to modify dpi to 530 for other app

Bluerai said:
I just went over this with a buddy tonight, and it came down to him not having app settings selected in the modules in xposed..
Other than that.. I'm not sure what it could be??
Are you rebooting your phone after you save the settings? It doesn't kill the widget after you hit save.. Some apps it works fine but not this widget that I've seen..
I Have android system (unchanged) and the build.prop at 530, with the clock at 640 (see attached) and my clock looks like normal on the quick circle case.
Running out of ideas if you're doing the above correctly =/
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That was awesome bro. Thanks for the advice.
I was doing everything.
I was just not rebooting Dumb me
Thanks for mentioning it.
Now the clock size fits the hole
The only thing off is the white animation light.
Any luck with that?
Regards,
Prasad

Animation is still off for me.. Haven't figured that one out.
Let me know if you figure it out though haha

Anyway to fix the clock size on the lock screen after changing the DPI? I've changed the clock settings as listed above for fixing the clock with the quick circle, but that doesn't appear to fix the lock screen after a reboot.
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partylikeaninjastar said:
Anyway to fix the clock size on the lock screen after changing the DPI? I've changed the clock settings as listed above for fixing the clock with the quick circle, but that doesn't appear to fix the lock screen after a reboot.
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Mate,
The screenshot posted by Bluerai on page 1 worked for me perfectly.
If you have modified your DPI to 530 for example, make sure you have xposed installed and app op settings installed, check marked and rebooted.
Open app op settings, look up com.lge.clock and open it up.
Modify the settings as mentioned by Bluerai on previous page screenshot. Set to 640 dpi, and check the apply res to widget also.
Then save the settings and press back button once to come back out of com.lge.clock setting page.
Then reboot your mobile and it should work.
It worked for me.
Let us know how it works.
Regards,
Pdash

pdash79 said:
Mate,
The screenshot posted by Bluerai on page 1 worked for me perfectly.
If you have modified your DPI to 530 for example, make sure you have xposed installed and app op settings installed, check marked and rebooted.
Open app op settings, look up com.lge.clock and open it up.
Modify the settings as mentioned by Bluerai on previous page screenshot. Set to 640 dpi, and check the apply res to widget also.
Then save the settings and press back button once to come back out of com.lge.clock setting page.
Then reboot your mobile and it should work.
It worked for me.
Let us know how it works.
Regards,
Pdash
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No luck. The default circle clock remains unchanged. However, if I turn on lock screen widget and add the digital clock from that, it is scaled properly, but it's the circle clock that I want to use.
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Awesome......That worked for me.......Had to save it after applying to the widgets as well and then reboot.....Worked when everything else failed...Thanks a bunch.....

What I did was I only set LGHomelauncher in App Settings to 530. Then I used G3 tweak box to change the app drawer grid and navigation bar size.
makes the launcher look better but everything else works fine.
i also used app settings to change my most used apps like browser, FB, etc..

What app do you all use??? Ops settings? I cant find it on the market and on google first thing that pops up is this thread... I already changed the dpi with system file edit but I have a quickcircle case and its no where close to fitting. Just need the name of the app thanks
EDIT: Nvm found it

Is there still no solution for the scale of the lighting ring of the circle case when changing the system DPI?
I love my circle case (especially with the great Quick Circle Apps from the play store!) and the lighting animation is just awesome, but the system default DPI of 640 is just unuseable
I tried sevaral configurations and googled a lot but in every case there is something that is not perfect. Is it really true that the scale of the lighting ring depends on the systemUI DPI?
What I've tried: (used apps: textdroider_dpi, app settings from xposed framework)
Scenario 1: Set DPI to 530 with textdroider_dpi and clock / quick circle apps DPI with app settings to default 640
In this scenario the system is great, even the apps of the quick circle case fits perfectly - only the lighting animation is not correct (so small)
Scenario 2: Keep default DPI of 640 for the system, but change the DPI settings of my mostly used apps (like whatsapp, homescreen, launcher) to 530
Here the animation and apps are ok, but some important things like the notification bar is still too big. Also you need to change the DPI of every single app to 530 via app settings, which is really annoying.
Did nobody find out where this specific setting could be changed? For me scenario 1 would be perfect if the scale of lighting animation suited.
Another great idea which I read about in another topic: What abound changing the color of the animation from white to a color of your choice? I love customizing my phone so this would be great as well. Unfortunately I am only a web developer and I'm not really familiar with the android system, otherwise I would try to find a solution in the system on my own

partylikeaninjastar said:
No luck. The default circle clock remains unchanged. However, if I turn on lock screen widget and add the digital clock from that, it is scaled properly, but it's the circle clock that I want to use.
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you have to enable the appsettings-module in xposed-installer -> modules (checkbox). hope that helps!
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íve set com.lge.clock, com.yoavst.quickapps, com.android.phone, com.android.contact, com.lge.clock to standard 640dpi (with help of xposed appsettings). now everything displays just fine (except of closing animation). hope this helps somebody

But to one has a working solution for the closing animation (lighting ring) with a customized system DPI?

Second Screen Shortcuts add up to 6 [UPDATED 12-15-15]

Add up to 6 shortcuts to second screen. This means one more. I tried to do 7, but I simply don't have enough screen space with proper padding to squeeze in 7.
I can only confirm this working on the pure stock rom. Try on others, but do a backup first.
Another finding is you have to use the stock launcher to add it. The reason this is, is because you have to drag and drop it into second screen from the homescreen or app drawer. Once you have it set you can go back to using your launcher of preference.
Installation:
Flash attached zip through recovery or unzip it and move to system\priv-app\ConeShortcut and set perms rw-r-r. I am also including the original app in .bak format in case some forget to backup their original.
Again as of now I can only confirm working on the stock rom and using the stock launcher to set. Second screen is tied into so many aspects of the system so it is a very tricky thing to work on.
As you can see from the screenshots if you try to add it from the settings menu you will only have 5 options. If you look at the preview screen you can see my 6 apps and that I'm able to shuffle them around.

Thanks, I applied this mod to the rom I'm using the No-NaMe ROM!! And it's working flawlessly. Keep them coming.
Just wondering if you can get this mod to work on the other second screens such as recent or contacts.

Works great. Hope this is a gateway to other mods for the second screen.

phillymade said:
Works great. Hoe this is a gateway to other mods for the second screen.
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Hoes are the gateway my friend ?
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Flashed this on Pure Rooted Stock and now I can t add applications? In fact, I do not even have the option, it actually deleted it

bdorr1105 said:
Flashed this on Pure Rooted Stock and now I can t add applications? In fact, I do not even have the option, it actually deleted it
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Hmm. This kinda happened to me a while back.. Had to clear data on second screen and app shortcuts through tb. Also had to start back with the original apk.. I'm going to look into it tonight. Shouldn't be happening..

Swizzle82 said:
Hmm. This kinda happened to me a while back.. Had to clear data on second screen and app shortcuts through tb. Also had to start back with the original apk.. I'm going to look into it tonight. Shouldn't be happening..
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Thanks, what app actually controls the second screen.. Xposed may cause problems with it as well
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bdorr1105 said:
Thanks, what app actually controls the second screen.. Xposed may cause problems with it as well
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Everything.. App shortcuts, signature, second screen apk, build prop, system ui, framework res, and the stock launcher. It's pretty much incorporated into every major aspect of the system somewhere.
I was thinking that too becauae after I updated to xposed 79 I started having some issues too..

Swizzle82 said:
Everything.. App shortcuts, signature, second screen apk, build prop, system ui, framework res, and the stock launcher. It's pretty much incorporated into every major aspect of the system somewhere.
I was thinking that too becauae after I updated to xposed 79 I started having some issues too..
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Well damn so what app cache did you clear or did you wipe from recovery
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bdorr1105 said:
Well damn so what app cache did you clear or did you wipe from recovery
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Restore original.. Wipe second screen and app shortcuts data in titanuim and reboot..
Should work to get it back..

Swizzle82 said:
Restore original.. Wipe second screen and app shortcuts data in titanuim and reboot..
Should work to get it back..
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Thanks, if you ever get it working with xposed I will be happy to try it
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I wonder if the settings menu can be modified to fit the extra shortcut as well. Also I wonder what other things could be done with the second screen. Seems to me like the default features are somewhat limited. What I would like to see is functioning widgets on the second screen.

Using apex launcher, if you tap and hold the background, you get a menu that pops up to add things to the home screen , if you select "shortcut" and then "activities" you get a list of all sorts of menus, many of the menu items aren't functional, seems there are a lot of settings and features that are included in the base Android version being used, and the features were removed, however the hidden menus for these features still exist through these "activities" shortcuts, many developer options can be accessed. For example there's a hidden menu to change notification LED settings, to change LED color etc, even though the v10 has no notification LED. There's a whole drop-down section for second screen, including a "background chooser". The background chooser opens up and lets you crop an image to the exact dimensions of the second screen, however when you apply the settings, nothing happens. It seems LG was in the process of developing further features but stopped... Maybe we can take the next step

twistdshade said:
Using apex launcher, if you tap and hold the background, you get a menu that pops up to add things to the home screen , if you select "shortcut" and then "activities" you get a list of all sorts of menus, many of the menu items aren't functional, seems there are a lot of settings and features that are included in the base Android version being used, and the features were removed, however the hidden menus for these features still exist through these "activities" shortcuts, many developer options can be accessed. For example there's a hidden menu to change notification LED settings, to change LED color etc, even though the v10 has no notification LED. There's a whole drop-down section for second screen, including a "background chooser". The background chooser opens up and lets you crop an image to the exact dimensions of the second screen, however when you apply the settings, nothing happens. It seems LG was in the process of developing further features but stopped... Maybe we can take the next step
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Most likely some things will be implemented on the next v series phone. The code has been written just not intiated..

Why should we wait and hope it gets done on the next phone, and then spend all our money on it... Why not just initiate the code ourselves? If I had more coding knowledge, and a more structured chain of thought... Lol I have the processing power to figure this stuff out, just not enough ram..

Does anyone have the orig. apk or zip file. The Fav. App Tab disappeard and i need the original file t fix the issue.