First Settings Screen - Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers

When I open settings, I am greeted with:
"Customize your Pixel"
And the only choice is wallpapers.
How do I get rid of it??

AFAIK you can't.

bonzoe said:
AFAIK you can't.
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You can temporarily get rid of it by clearing the Data and Cache of the Settings Suggestions.apk.

colinstone said:
When I open settings, I am greeted with:
"Customize your Pixel"
And the only choice is wallpapers.
How do I get rid of it??
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If you've got root, you can edit the settings suggestions app's XML file that controls this.
I had to repeat a few times as new ones popped up but there's been no more since.

OMG, what an annoying thing!
The nuclear option is:
Code:
# pm disable com.android.settings.intelligence
I still have a funny blank spot at the top of the main Settings list. Oh, well.

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[Guide] De-Sense Your Unrooted Phone

WARNING: Currently there is no known way to reset the lockscreen back to Sense (without wiping your device)! Only continue if you really want to remove the Sense lockscreen!
I'm sure you've noticed all the posts on how to install a custom launcher, or how to get back the stock lock screen. Sadly, a lot of methods on this require root. Well, while I was prodding around my One, I found a method of disabling the Sense lock screen. Here's how I (think) I did it:
1. Download a file browser (I recommend ES File Explorer)
2. Navigate to /system/app
3. Find "HTCLockScreen.apk" and copy it to /sdcard
4. Navigate to /sdcard and try installing the APK (you'll need unknown sources enabled for this).
6. It may or may not say that the installation failed. Ignore that and restart the phone.
7. Enjoy!
Now, this is what I think is causing the HTC lockscreen to be disabled, although I'm not sure. Post a response with your results.
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Now, for those of you who want the stock launcher instead of custom one (like Nova or Apex), here's an APK you can install to get just that: http://goo.gl/cwdtHO
Hope this helps some people!
Nevermind.
Shouldn't, in theory at least, when you try to install that APK, it is placing something in /data/, which is writeable, so when the APK that is in /system/ checks, it finds two versions, one which has the permission to override the default, and one who doesn't?
I could be completely wrong there.
refreblast said:
Shouldn't, in theory at least, when you try to install that APK, it is placing something in /data/, which is writeable, so when the APK that is in /system/ checks, it finds two versions, one which has the permission to override the default, and one who doesn't?
I could be completely wrong there.
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Nevermind.
My man! This worked thanks so much now I can actually use dash clock!!
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using xda app-developers app
How exactly would we go back to the Sense lock screen if we changed our mind?
I just tried, and yes. It does persist through reboots.
Frankie1588 said:
How exactly would we go back to the Sense lock screen if we changed our mind?
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That I cannot seem to figure out, as the entry in Settings->Apps cannot be uninstalled.
XPEric said:
That I cannot seem to figure out, as the entry in Settings->Apps cannot be uninstalled.
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Alright. I guess I will just make a backup. Thanks!
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I just tried this and previously had pin unlock. I cannot change it to anything but pin, password, and pattern unlock. I don't see how its possible to add DashClock this way. Are you guys able to choose "none" or "face unlock" for security?
Frankie1588 said:
Alright. I guess I will just make a backup. Thanks!
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I just tried this and previously had pin unlock. I cannot change it to anything but pin, password, and pattern unlock. I don't see how its possible to add DashClock this way. Are you guys able to choose "none" or "face unlock" for security?
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I had dash clock already set up. Maybe someone can do this trick and find an exploit lol
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using xda app-developers app
123421342 said:
I had dash clock already set up. Maybe someone can do this trick and find an exploit lol
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using xda app-developers app
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Yeah, I don't think you can really customize how this AOSP lockscreen works without setting it up beforehand. I would like to get the AOSP lockscreen with DashClock and pin unlock. I wonder if that's possible.
Are you using pin or pattern unlock?
Frankie1588 said:
Alright. I guess I will just make a backup. Thanks!
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I just tried this and previously had pin unlock. I cannot change it to anything but pin, password, and pattern unlock. I don't see how its possible to add DashClock this way. Are you guys able to choose "none" or "face unlock" for security?
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I've got an idea of how to fix that, just need to test it.
yeah this worked, but like the others, no customization available and I can't get sense back atm. Luckily I like this lockscreen better, just wish I could put dashclock in and add other widgets
crazyg0od33 said:
yeah this worked, but like the others, no customization available and I can't get sense back atm. Luckily I like this lockscreen better, just wish I could put dashclock in and add other widgets
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I already restored my backup, but can you try hitting "Clear Credentials" in Security settings to see if it will then allow you to switch to no security for customization? I forgot to try this beforehand.
crazyg0od33 said:
yeah this worked, but like the others, no customization available and I can't get sense back atm. Luckily I like this lockscreen better, just wish I could put dashclock in and add other widgets
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Customization worked for me. What I had to do was remove all existing widgets (swipe down from home screen > long press and drag to remove) **I think I had to do this twice** and then my lock screen was blank no clock just the lock icon with swipe to unlock.
Then go to settings > personalize and select the "widget" lock screen option, select settings and pick the widget you want. I used Chronus (CLock from CyanogenMod). I then locked and unlocked my device and the widget now shows on the screen.
DG4FREE said:
Customization worked for me. What I had to do was remove all existing widgets (swipe down from home screen > long press and drag to remove) **I think I had to do this twice** and then my lock screen was blank no clock just the lock icon with swipe to unlock.
Then go to settings > personalize and select the "widget" lock screen option, select settings and pick the widget you want. I used Chronus (CLock from CyanogenMod). I then locked and unlocked my device and the widget now shows on the screen.
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Going to settings > personalize and changing lock screen options didn't seem to do anything for me since it was no longer using the HTC lock screen. Weird...
Frankie1588 said:
Going to settings > personalize and changing lock screen options didn't seem to do anything for me since it was no longer using the HTC lock screen. Weird...
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Settings > Personalize > Lock Screen Style > "Widget"
Then hit the settings button and select the widget you want.
Then click apply.
Just changed mine from Chronus clock to Calendar widget and back no problems.
Maybe an issue with you using the custom rom vs. me being stock?
Sorry about the Google Drive link, forgot you have to manually allow people to download. I'll add a new link soon.
Can someone take a screenshot of what it looks like on their phone after the switch?
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk 4
Frankie1588 said:
Yeah, I don't think you can really customize how this AOSP lockscreen works without setting it up beforehand. I would like to get the AOSP lockscreen with DashClock and pin unlock. I wonder if that's possible.
Are you using pin or pattern unlock?
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pattern

How to set default homepage in Chrome?

Possible? Tried using the request desktop site, but that doesn't work.
Open to using third party app.
I'm unlocked and rooted on the new 6.0 firmware
Thanks,
Open chrome, tap 3 dot menu, tap settings, tap Home page, toggle to On, and enter desired URL and save. :good:
no such setting Sir!
seanvree said:
no such setting Sir!
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hmmmm...weird, just checked on my phone, will have to look at my tablet later when i get home. Maybe there are different options for different devices/dpi's?
PrizmaticSmoke said:
hmmmm...weird, just checked on my phone, will have to look at my tablet later when i get home. Maybe there are different options for different devices/dpi's?
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Yeah, I think so. It is weird.

Android P Ambient Display Question

Anyone know what this line is for on the ambient display for android p?
https://www.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nexus2cee_ambient-display-p.png
I'm thinking it may be where weather would go if you have that feature set up. I don't. Wondering if there's a way to remove it.
Thanks!
byproxy said:
Anyone know what this line is for on the ambient display for android p?
https://www.androidpolice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nexus2cee_ambient-display-p.png
I'm thinking it may be where weather would go if you have that feature set up. I don't. Wondering if there's a way to remove it.
Thanks!
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I assumed it was just a separator between the phone's info (time, date, etc) and the notifications? I guess you need to find someone who has the weather enabled (I don't) to see if it's still there. I'm guessing it is.
bigbamboo5 said:
I assumed it was just a separator between the phone's info (time, date, etc) and the notifications? I guess you need to find someone who has the weather enabled (I don't) to see if it's still there. I'm guessing it is.
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Yeah it's a separator. You won't see it unless you have notifications
henderjr said:
Yeah it's a separator. You won't see it unless you have notifications
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No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
http:// said:
No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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This comment says you don't need to:
"Uninstalled Google updates (disable then enable the Google app from phone settings) => restart => update Google app => restart and Voilaaaa the weather in the lock screen [emoji2][emoji2]
N.B.: I have a Pixel 2 XL and got the Android P through OTA if that matters."
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
EeZeEpEe said:
This comment says you don't need to:
"Uninstalled Google updates (disable then enable the Google app from phone settings) => restart => update Google app => restart and Voilaaaa the weather in the lock screen [emoji2][emoji2]
N.B.: I have a Pixel 2 XL and got the Android P through OTA if that matters."
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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Confirmed. Good stuff.
Ironically, the separator is still there with the weather.
http:// said:
No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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The line is a seperator on ambient display, the pics in the link you quoted are the lockscreen, not ambient display.
the weather on ambient display appears to the right of the date just as it does on homescreen.
remember ambient display is an all black screen.
And yes, it also does appear on the lockscreen, in the same format: date - weather
Seems some people have it, others dont.
I had it yesterday, but its gone today.
http:// said:
No it isn't, it's where the weather should be. Unfortunately it requires a clean wipe to fix.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-weather-conditions-lock-screen-ambient-mode/
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http:// said:
Confirmed. Good stuff.
Ironically, the separator is still there with the weather.
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Yep it is a separator to split out notifications from the standard Ambient Display info.
Thanks for the info on getting the weather to display. Good stuff! :good:
When I fixed the weather thing I just removed the Google update then put it right back. No reboot was required for me.
uicnren said:
The line is a seperator on ambient display, the pics in the link you quoted are the lockscreen, not ambient display.
the weather on ambient display appears to the right of the date just as it does on homescreen.
remember ambient display is an all black screen.
And yes, it also does appear on the lockscreen, in the same format: date - weather
Seems some people have it, others dont.
I had it yesterday, but its gone today.
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LOL
Not relevant.
Thanks for this. Any way to have the weather in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius?
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LOL
Not relevant.
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completely relevant to this thread that is titled "Android P Ambient Display Question"
but thats OK.
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bigbamboo5 said:
Thanks for this. Any way to have the weather in Fahrenheit rather than Celsius?
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launch assistant, go to settings: under account > preferences > weather select your desired setting
uicnren said:
launch assistant, go to settings: under account > preferences > weather select your desired setting
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Thanks for this. I do have F set there, which means on the homescreen I have the correct temperature, but on the lockscreen it's in C. Odd.
bigbamboo5 said:
Thanks for this. I do have F set there, which means on the homescreen I have the correct temperature, but on the lockscreen it's in C. Odd.
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ohh, that is very odd.
I didn't need to wipe the phone to fix the missing weather on the lock screen. Go into apps and disable Google. That reverts it to an older version. Reenable and give it a little bit and it will be there.
uicnren said:
ohh, that is very odd.
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Although it's less of a problem, because this morning it has disappeared altogether. Still, never mind. I'll just look out of the window.
I actually never got it to work even though I tried the "fix" I quoted. And further along in the comments, it looks like it disappears for everyone.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
I reported mine worked last night after disabling Google then re-enabling it. This morning it is gone again.
EeZeEpEe said:
I actually never got it to work even though I tried the "fix" I quoted. And further along in the comments, it looks like it disappears for everyone.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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ya, seems for me to go away after about 3 hours.
uicnren said:
ya, seems for me to go away after about 3 hours.
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If anything, I'm happy that the battery percentage is now on the AOD. That's more helpful to me.
Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

Question Apps not getting fullscreen?

Is it normal getting apps not running in full screen? covering all edges?
Ive tryed the settings to "fullscreen mode" in adv settings but still not working...
(print from twitch)
Some games seems to not get full screen too.
Currently running latest MMX rom.
tekashiz said:
Is it normal getting apps not running in full screen? covering all edges?
Ive tryed the settings to "fullscreen mode" in adv settings but still not working...
(print from twitch)
Some games seems to not get full screen too.
Currently running latest MMX rom.
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this is the fix because i tried the Fullscreen settings but nothing happened but figured a way to make them full screen follow my steps :
1)- go to settings
2)- search for "notch in individual apps"
3)- change the setting of your game from "Auto" to "Always show notch"
4)- enjoy bro the full screen
mhocine47 said:
this is the fix because i tried the Fullscreen settings but nothing happened but figured a way to make them full screen follow my steps :
1)- go to settings
2)- search for "notch in individual apps"
3)- change the setting of your game from "Auto" to "Always show notch"
4)- enjoy bro the full screen
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Its on already.

How To Guide Remove NavBar Gesture Pill (and more) for Pixel 6 Pro

Update: This only works if you are rooted now, since the January 2022 patch.
Hi guys, I've seen several posts asking how to remove the Gesture Pill. It's easy if you're rooted, but it's also possible if you're not rooted.
Here is a step by step guide. There is also a huge amount of UI mods that can be made using the same method.
1. Download the Shizuku app from the Playstore
2. Start the Shizuku app by running the following adb command:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh
3. Download and install FabricateOverlay release from Github.
4. In FabricateOverlay click “Add Overlay”
5. Choose Android System
6. Click “Add”
7. Set “android:dimen/navigation_bar_height” to 1. Apply. Save. Tick.
8. Set “android:dimen/navigation_bar_frame_height” to 0. Apply. Save. Tick.
9. Enjoy!
Let me know in the thread if anything is unclear.
Thanks to @squee666 for an alternative solution that does not affect the keyboard! Try it out!
Credits:
Zachary Wander for the FabricateOverlay app and the instructions.
RikkaW for the Shizuku Api.
MishaalRahman, Quinny898 and various Redditors (especially LankeeM9 and audie-tron171) for the relevant settings.
Very nice, thank you for this!
Points 8 and 9 xan you be more specific.
Damn, it's too bad that the overlay system can't change fonts. I don't even want to install custom fonts, I just want to change the system default to the new Google font instead of Roboto. Without root.
Can we enable Fluid Navigation Gestures after applying a similar tweak?
tids2k said:
Points 8 and 9 xan you be more specific.
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Basically you need to search "android:dimen/navigation_bar_height" by entering it in the search box. Then click on it. Then add the value in the value box and click "Apply". There are screenshots showing how it works here.
StrangerWeather said:
Basically you need to search "android:dimen/navigation_bar_height" by entering it in the search box. Then click on it. Then add the value in the value box and click "Apply". There are screenshots showing how it works here.
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Thank you figured out eventually.
Guyinlaca said:
Can we enable Fluid Navigation Gestures after applying a similar tweak?
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What do you mean?
Great! It works. Thanks!
But there seems to be one down-side ... when you enable the overlay the Google keyboard does not longer show the "down" marker to make the keyboard disappear. The android:dimen/navigation_bar_frame_height (0) is causing that. See attached 2 screenshots. First one is without overlay enabled, second one has overlay enabled. Notice how the little downward pointing arrow is gone on the second one.
foobar66 said:
But there seems to be one down-side ... when you enable the overlay the Google keyboard does not longer show the "down" marker to make the keyboard disappear. The android:dimen/navigation_bar_frame_height (0) is causing that. See attached 2 screenshots. First one is without overlay enabled, second one has overlay enabled. Notice how the little downward pointing arrow is gone on the second one.
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Good point. However, you just need to swipe back for the keyboard to disappear.
StrangerWeather said:
Hi guys, I've seen several posts asking how to remove the Gesture Pill. It's easy if you're rooted, but it's also possible if you're not rooted.
Here is a step by step guide. There is also a huge amount of UI mods that can be made using the same method.
1. Download the Shizuku app from the Playstore
2. Start the Shizuku app by running the following adb command:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/start.sh
3. Download and install the latest FabricateOverlay release from Github
4. In FabricateOverlay click “Add Overlay”
5. Choose Android System
6. Click “Add”
7. Set “android:dimen/navigation_bar_height” to 0. Apply. Save. Tick.
8. Set “android:dimen/navigation_bar_frame_height” to 0. Apply. Save. Tick.
9. Enjoy!
Let me know in the thread if anything is unclear.
Credits:
Zachary Wander for the FabricateOverlay app and the instructions.
RikkaW for the Shizuku Api.
MishaalRahman, Quinny898 and various Redditors (especially LankeeM9 and audie-tron171) for the relevant settings.
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What is the workaround for me that im rooted?
foobar66 said:
But there seems to be one down-side ... when you enable the overlay the Google keyboard does not longer show the "down" marker to make the keyboard disappear. The android:dimen/navigation_bar_frame_height (0) is causing that. See attached 2 screenshots. First one is without overlay enabled, second one has overlay enabled. Notice how the little downward pointing arrow is gone on the second one.
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It might be possible to increase the bottom margin of the keyboard in system.ui. I'll check in a bit.
Edit: Actually, the handle is part of the navbar, which is the reason why it disappears when removing the navbar.
cultofluna said:
What is the workaround for me that im rooted?
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Just open the Shizuku app and press "Start" in "Start (for rooted devices)".
So on Android 10, there was an overscan feature that allowed the 3 button navigation to be hidden and replaced with 3rd party navigation apps such as Fluid Navigation Gestures. This allowed swipe up from the bottom navigation much like OnePlus and Samsung offer. My curiosity is if this mod allows third party apps the hide and utilize the navbar.
Guyinlaca said:
So on Android 10, there was an overscan feature that allowed the 3 button navigation to be hidden and replaced with 3rd party navigation apps such as Fluid Navigation Gestures. This allowed swipe up from the bottom navigation much like OnePlus and Samsung offer. My curiosity is if this mod allows third party apps the hide and utilize the navbar.
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Only if they integrate the Shizuku library into their app afaik.
I can confirm this working on my Pixel 3 XL on Android 12, no root, locked bootloader. Thank you so much for this!
StrangerWeather said:
Good point. However, you just need to swipe back for the keyboard to disappear.
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Aha yes ... if you swipe above the keyboard it goes away ... did not know that! Thanks for that tip.
One question, how come that this sticks after reboot (even when disabling Shizuku/FabricateOverlay)?
foobar66 said:
One question, how come that this sticks after reboot (even when disabling Shizuku/FabricateOverlay)?
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Basically you only need to give the app permission to change the settings (i.e. write to secure settings). Once the system setting is written it sticks. But if you want to change the value again you will need to go through the same process with both apps.

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