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Recommend apps/tweaks/ROMS/etc to improve the Nexus 7 experience

So it would be cool if everyone recommended cool stuff for the Nexus 7 that you think improves the overall experience of that it's a must have. Let's try to take full advantage of everything this tablet and Android has to offer.
Recommend apps/tweaks/ROMS and anything you think will make this tablet even better than it is. And don't forget to mention what is you're recommending.
My list:
- A custom kernel that allows double tap to wake on the screen. It's awesome and works every time. ElementalX has this.
- Plex app if you own a NAS that works as a media hub. The latest version of the app is just awesome.
- Rebooter app and screen off app. Thanks to this and the previous kernel I don't need to use the power button never again. You need to be rooted for rebooter to work.
- Auto hide screen buttons app. You need to be rooted.
- AdBlock Plus app. You need to be rooted.
- Emulators apps for old games. There's a new one called reicast for dreamcast games!
- Any battery app that can display percentage on the top bar.
That's it for now. Let's see your recommendations.

Sensamic said:
So it would be cool if everyone recommended cool stuff for the Nexus 7 that you think improves the overall experience of that it's a must have. Let's try to take full advantage of everything this tablet and Android has to offer.
Recommend apps/tweaks/ROMS and anything you think will make this tablet even better than it is. And don't forget to mention what is you're recommending.
My list:
- A custom kernel that allows double tap to wake on the screen. It's awesome and works every time. ElementalX has this.
- Plex app if you own a NAS that works as a media hub. The latest version of the app is just awesome.
- Rebooter app and screen off app. Thanks to this and the previous kernel I don't need to use the power button never again. You need to be rooted for rebooter to work.
- Auto hide screen buttons app. You need to be rooted.
- AdBlock Plus app. You need to be rooted.
- Emulators apps for old games. There's a new one called reicast for dreamcast games!
- Any battery app that can display percentage on the top bar.
That's it for now. Let's see your recommendations.
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Xposed Framework with Gravity Box Module and XPrivacy Module

orlandoxpolice said:
Xposed Framework with Gravity Box Module and XPrivacy Module
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What are they for?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327541

orlandoxpolice said:
Xposed Framework with Gravity Box Module and XPrivacy Module
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+1 terrific.
Greenify app and lagfix app are also good at improving Nexus 7 functioning.
Some of my touchscreen problems were improved using SGS screen booster which allowed me to adjust sensitivity, etc.

Anderson2 said:
+1 terrific.
Greenify app and lagfix app are also good at improving Nexus 7 functioning.
Some of my touchscreen problems were improved using SGS screen booster which allowed me to adjust sensitivity, etc.
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What is this lagfix and where can I find it?
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dy2592 said:
What is this lagfix and where can I find it?
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Play store.

So, which app does everyone recommend for displaying percentage in the status bar? I have a battery display on my homescreen using Beautiful Widgets

weezlerox said:
So, which app does everyone recommend for displaying percentage in the status bar? I have a battery display on my homescreen using Beautiful Widgets
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Gravitybox

I don't like having battery percentage in the statusbar because then I'm always like "OMG I've only got 30%left, gotta charge" and that eventually makes me look for a charger more often
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erm...
Hotbread said:
Gravitybox
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It could just be me looking at something wrong, but Gravitybox appears to have nothing whatsoever to do with displaying battery percentage in the status bar....

weezlerox said:
It could just be me looking at something wrong, but Gravitybox appears to have nothing whatsoever to do with displaying battery percentage in the status bar....
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It should be under:
Statusbar tweaks > Battery settings
Then the check mark is call "Battery percent text". If you only want the percent with no icon, then set the icon to none.
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So this is an added feature of gravitybox? I must admit I was not greatly interested in the app itself, presumably it still needs to sit in the background all the while I want to see the battery percentage in the status bar?
Any other suggestions? I know I can wade through Play Store and find *something* but you cannot beat a personal recommendation can you?

skunks11111 said:
I don't like having battery percentage in the statusbar because then I'm always like "OMG I've only got 30%left, gotta charge" and that eventually makes me look for a charger more often
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That is so true. The less you know, the best. For me an approximate display of the charge remaining is enough.

what's the best source to find dreamcast games roms which works with reicast emulator?

weezlerox said:
So this is an added feature of gravitybox? I must admit I was not greatly interested in the app itself, presumably it still needs to sit in the background all the while I want to see the battery percentage in the status bar?
Any other suggestions? I know I can wade through Play Store and find *something* but you cannot beat a personal recommendation can you?
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What do you mean is it an added feature? It's one minor option among loads of options within lots of menus. Just look through every menu and turn on/off things as you like, from beginning to end, and then you won't be confused about features.
GravityBox is an amazing module and I've noticed no difference in battery life since installing it. It's always quietly running in the background from the moment you boot (just like many stock/core system apps) and adds a plethora of options and extra features. Many people, including myself, stopped using custom roms like ParanoidAndroid and Cyanogenmod and OAKP just because GravityBox has most of their features and is easy to install/use on nearly anything.

+1 on that. ExposedFramework, GravityBox and some Candy Shop...makes it sweet, On my CleanRom 2.6 imo

The only gravitation I see on Google play store looks like some LWP that reacts to accelerometer inputs, anybody got a link?
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weezlerox said:
The only gravitation I see on Google play store looks like some LWP that reacts to accelerometer inputs, anybody got a link?
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Put this "GravityBox"...... into this "Google" :laugh: Will most likely be at the very first item in search results.

[Q] Which Xposed Modules to get

So I rooted my G3 (yeah!) and installed Xposed. I already got Greenify, G3 Tweakbox and GravityBox but which other modules are you guys using?

MinMinGuard for ad blocking.

Varming said:
So I rooted my G3 (yeah!) and installed Xposed. I already got Greenify, G3 Tweakbox and GravityBox but which other modules are you guys using?
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Gravitybox isn't just for AOSP ROMS?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-gravitybox-v3-1-5-tweak-box-android-t2554049
It says it's for AOSP in the description, but we can use it?

lexluthor said:
Gravitybox isn't just for AOSP ROMS?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-gravitybox-v3-1-5-tweak-box-android-t2554049
It says it's for AOSP in the description, but we can use it?
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You really shouldn't be using GravityBox; you're right - it should only be used with AOSP.
G3 Tweakbox does most of the same things, and works great

"network speed indicator", "notification mod" (can see stuff although still need to knock code to actually open stuff) , "app settings " (set individual app settings like DPI and permissions, "greenify" (for paid version extra features) , "performance profile" (just for screen off profile, could that be why I don't get deep sleep issues? ), "viewinplay" (easier ways to access to app play store page), "blacklist" (to silently autoblock repeat txt and calls from spam/sales numbers known to me)
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I'm using "Play Store Fixes" module so that the Play store doesn't filter out apps that don't officially support the G3's high resolution (like the official Amazon app)

Multi-Window

Hi are there any Multi-Window apps you can use to say have You Tube and another app like Facebook or WhatsApp open at the same time without the need for custom ROM's?
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ToneyEricsson said:
Hi are there any Multi-Window apps you can use to say have You Tube and another app like Facebook or WhatsApp open at the same time without the need for custom ROM's?
Sent from my HTC One_M8
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There was an Xposed module. Not sure how it works though. And you'd need root and xposed framework installed.
Look for xmultiwindowx or something along that lines in xposed module section.
Not sure if it works at all on Lollipop either.

Darth said:
There was an Xposed module. Not sure how it works though. And you'd need root and xposed framework installed.
Look for xmultiwindowx or something along that lines in xposed module section.
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I used the Xposed module XHaloFloatingWindow on my Samsung Tab Pro 8.4 tablet for a while. It worked pretty well. Had is quirks, but no more so than stock Samsung multi-window function (if that is what OP is referring to, familiar with, etc), and in some ways worked better.

Best Xposed modules for the HTC 10

I'm new to android and have a 10, now rooted with Xposed installed and working.
What are people's favourite Xposed modules that work on the 10?
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Forgot to mention the only module I use at the moment if greenify
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I don't know but I would like to see a module that can bring my navigation bar back. The placement of the hardware keys are too low to be ergonomic, for me at least.

GravityBox MM is all you need

dabbler77 said:
Forgot to mention the only module I use at the moment if greenify
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Just edit /system/build.prop and add the following line:
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0

Hi guy ,is your GravityBox working fine? there're lots of apps crash after the second reboot on my phone.

I'm using xKindleMod. It's a must have if you use the Kindle app. Also using YouTube Ad Away.
And I only had a couple of status bar mods work for me with GravityBox. I didn't try too many, but even centering the clock made the battery % disappear. I ended up uninstalling it since it wasn't very compatible.
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Has anyone installed xposed on a rooted verizon htc 10?

emineh17 said:
Has anyone installed xposed on a rooted verizon htc 10?
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I have it runs fantastic!

NickWord said:
I have it runs fantastic!
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By any chance, do you have a list of the modules that you are using and are running fine?

I use Adblocker, Android N-ify, rootcloak and Flat Style Bar Indicators (and if you use Telegram messenger; TgEmojiReplacer)

emineh17 said:
By any chance, do you have a list of the modules that you are using and are running fine?
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Amplify, XNotifications, Youtube AdAway, Youtube Background Playback, Greenify

Youtube AdAway, Youtube Background Playback, bootmanager, mobile radio active fix.

All My... / App Settings / DirectAPKInstall / Force Fast Scroll / No Play Games / SudoHide / XPrivaxy / XPrivacy in App Info / YoutTube AdAway

Thanks guys!!

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Amplify, XNotifications, Youtube AdAway, Youtube Background Playback, Greenify
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I've found a couple of guides online that suggest alarms and wakelocks to limit. I've used to lists from those guides, but have found roughly only half of the suggested alarms and wakelocks in the HTC 10 specifically. Are you aware of any HTC 10 specific wakelocks and alarms I should limit? How do you have yours set up?

All you need brother is ,gravitybox mm. Boot manager And greenify. And if you really want to take it over the edge just delete all the junk crap that HTC put on your phone lol and also Flash Elite kernel lol ??

dabbler77 said:
I'm new to android and have a 10, now rooted with Xposed installed and working.
What are people's favourite Xposed modules that work on the 10?
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Can you give me the proper zip for HTC 10? I'm having issues flashing it. Thanks.

Gonzalez92105 said:
Can you give me the proper zip for HTC 10? I'm having issues flashing it. Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811 Xposed framework
This is the right zip for your device : http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/xposed-v86-sdk23-arm64.zip

mioni said:
Hi guy ,is your GravityBox working fine? there're lots of apps crash after the second reboot on my phone.
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It is working perfectly fine for me, the only issue I have is I cannot remove Calculator and Extreme saver tiles from Quick settings no matter what I do...if someone find a solution, please do tell
emineh17 said:
By any chance, do you have a list of the modules that you are using and are running fine?
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What are people's favourite Xposed modules that work on the 10?
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I must tell that with Magisk and systemless xposed, I had all the modules I tried successfully working without any problems. But beware of enabling modules that are made for other phones (for example Sony Xperia modules...) Just do this: Before enabling module read the description for compatibility with different phones and systems... I have a lot of modules running not officially compatible but they work anyway - Example: GravityBox MM is working perfectly except for the above written issue. If some module cause bootloop or freezes, just go in the TWRP, decrypt data and then navigate to Advanced->File Explorer (or manager, I am not sure) When file manager in TWRP is opened, navigate to /data/app/[name of problematic module] and delete the whole folder... Then your phone will work again.
I have working those:
ActivityForceNewTask
Android N-ify
App Settings 1.13
ChromePie
Google Photos Bottom Bar Remover
GravityBox MM
Heads Off
Hide Mock Location
MinMinGuard
MoonPhase
NoShareServices
PoGoIV
Pokemon Go IV Checker
Pokemon Go Joystick
Prevent Running
Route selector
Snapprefs
Tumblr AdAway
Xposed Additions
Youtube AdAway
Youtube Background Playback
Also do not forget AdAway, but it is not module but a must have app
Gonzalez92105 said:
Can you give me the proper zip for HTC 10? I'm having issues flashing it. Thanks.
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Here is step-by-step guide how I did it and everything is working SUPER PERFECT for me, AND I can also receive OTA updates without any problems
You follow this and you will have no problems P.S.: You can leave installing custom kernel out if you dont a custom kernel
Here is the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68316055&postcount=932
And here are links that contain files that I used in my step-by-step guide above
Magisk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=19960&task=get
Magisk Manager: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=19924&task=get
Best and fully compatible Superuser.zip file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3847928&stc=1&d=1471642336 (YOU HAVE TO FLASH THIS AND ALSO INSTALL Phh's superuser from play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.phh.superuser
Latest xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3847909&d=1471640756
Here you have all info about xposed and everything I liked you above, and also all the links to files I liked you above:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-magisk-v1-universal-systemless-t3432382
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-systemless-xposed-t3388268
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/material-design-xposed-installer-t3137758
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I've found a couple of guides online that suggest alarms and wakelocks to limit. I've used to lists from those guides, but have found roughly only half of the suggested alarms and wakelocks in the HTC 10 specifically. Are you aware of any HTC 10 specific wakelocks and alarms I should limit? How do you have yours set up?
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Please people, before you are doing something and preventing things that you "think" are causing drain, just try to do what I will write now... I have done this same things since HTC Desire and its still the most efective thing that I could have done, I dont need to install any other app like Amplify or Greenify to disable things. Everytime, first setup your phone and install all apps you want. Yes, this includes Facebook app and other battery draining apps, just install everything you will use, even if it is just an app you will use once a month. It is important all apps are logged in and synced like you want them. If you use auto-sync, enable it for apps you want and everything... Then go into Settings->Apps and open every app and change permissions FOR EVERY APP you installed what to allow and what not. For example I only allow Storage and Contacts access permission for Whatsapp and Viber. If you also take a lot of pictures with camera when in Viber or Whatsapp, you should allow Camera permission too... Just know what you will use app for and then make permissions like that. I revoker all permissions for Facebook and Messenger, and I only enable Storage permission when I upload a photo and disable it after that. Okay, after you fixed all the permissions like you want you use phone until you go to sleep. Before you go to sleep FULLY CHARGE your phone to 100%. You have to leave Wi-Fi ON, auto-sync enabled and everything just like you want the settings to be when you use your phone through the day. After it is 100%, create an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning. Disconnect the charger after that. After you wake up in the morning, look at the battery percentage. I loose about 4-5% through the night, this is about 0,5% per hour. You have to remember that I loose ONLY 0,5% per hour AND I have WiFi PLUS auto-sync enabled I receive all email, viber, everything After you see the battery percentege go into Settings->Power->Battery Usage and take a look what is draining battery (If you have more than 1% per hour, here you should see what is the problem. Also take a look in Settings->Power->History, here you should see if you had any wakelocks.
Look at attached picture, first one is what is OK and second one is NOT OK.
If you have any wakelocks or if you want to manage running apps in background go into Xposed application and download and enable Prevent Running xposed module. Reboot the phone. After that, open Prevent Running and go into Advanced Settings. Enable options "Lock Sync", "Auto Prevent"(enable this only if you want every new installed app to be automatically prevented running in background), Allow Unknown Sender, Force stop important system apps.
Go out of the Prevent Running settings and and click and select "Auto Prevent" for every app you dont want to run in the background. I enabled Auto Prevent for all apps I dont use often and also for apps I use often but I dont want them running in background (Like Here WeGo navigation, Drippler, Google Goggles, Hostelworld, Pinterest, Pokemon GO, Root Explorer, Shazam, SoundHound, Translate, Tumblr, Twitter, Wake On Lan, Docs, Drive, Facebook, Photos, Youtube, Maps,...) BEWARE that all apps you Auto Prevent will not run in background if you exit from them with back button or if you remove them from recents. They can still run in background if you press home button, then they are running until you remove them from recents
This is how I achieved performance like it is on first screenshot attached here.
I hope this helps someone

Substratum theme engine

Hey, anyone running a substratum theme without reboots? On stock Sony, i have the navbar theme active and that seems to work for me all other themes reboots my phone almost always at boot

tried some. all stuck in boot

josephnero said:
tried some. all stuck in boot
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Really, my phone boots and all but after like 30seconds it reboots again

I'll email the dev maybe he can do a fix

I use Substratum with the Spectrum theme made by Jeremy Beck, lovely theme that works without issues for myself. I purchased it from the PlayStore.

Mobfigurz said:
I use Substratum with the Spectrum theme made by Jeremy Beck, lovely theme that works without issues for myself. I purchased it from the PlayStore.
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Do you have all Apps and settings themed?

claesr said:
Do you have all Apps and settings themed?
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If you go to the overlay section within Spectrum, there you can see all the Apps that will be themed, as standard it does the Google software and some third party software. There is a bunch of modded Gapps the developer offers, but I do not use them.
So, as far as I have noticed, all my apps are themed by Spectrum, the switches are all themed, as are the system icons in the panels.
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Mobfigurz said:
If you go to the overlay section within Spectrum, there you can see all the Apps that will be themed, as standard it does the Google software and some third party software. There is a bunch of modded Gapps the developer offers, but I do not use them.
So, as far as I have noticed, all my apps are themed by Spectrum, the switches are all themed, as are the system icons in the panels.
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hey, tried the spectrum theme. I only themed the settings and switches and i got random reboots, i am on debloated stock by my self with 2 different debloating files that i ran in twrp and xposed with gravity box and some small other things that shouldnt matter

claesr said:
hey, tried the spectrum theme. I only themed the settings and switches and i got random reboots, i am on debloated stock by my self with 2 different debloating files that i ran in twrp and xposed with gravity box and some small other things that shouldnt matter
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Not sure what is happening or not working for you or why you are getting reboots, but might I suggest, if you recently updated Xposed Framework to the latest version that you revert back to a previous version. The newest version of Xposed was crashing and rebooting my phone both with Substratum and without so I restored a backup and went through the Substratum setup with Spectrum again and no issues with crashes/reboots.
Yesterday I said all my apps were themed, I was wrong, all the Google Apps and majority of Sony Apps are themed, other third party apps are themed. But not all apps.
I am on the latest Stock ROM and have root and xposed, Viper Audio and Substratum, everything is fine for me at present.
Sorry I cannot offer any more insight.
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Mobfigurz said:
Not sure what is happening or not working for you or why you are getting reboots, but might I suggest, if you recently updated Xposed Framework to the latest version that you revert back to a previous version. The newest version of Xposed was crashing and rebooting my phone both with Substratum and without so I restored a backup and went through the Substratum setup with Spectrum again and no issues with crashes/reboots.
Yesterday I said all my apps were themed, I was wrong, all the Google Apps and majority of Sony Apps are themed, other third party apps are themed. But not all apps.
I am on the latest Stock ROM and have root and xposed, Viper Audio and Substratum, everything is fine for me at present.
Sorry I cannot offer any more insight.
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i will look into it when i have time