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Editing APKs to match themes (Not just app icons!)

I've never started a thread here, as I rarely have a unique idea - but this time I've decided to bite the bullet and share my experience.
It has been discussed on these forums about editing the APKs for non-stock apps in order to make the icon match the theme throughout the OS (as opposed to using Bettercut or similar to just change the homescreen icon). It has also been discussed elsewhere, but I can't find the link.
My problem was very similar, yet different, so I figured I'd play around and see what I could come up with.
I use the unbelievably sexy GlossSuite theme by Moonsspoon which uses this cool little icon in the notification bar to alert you to having a new SMS (and maybe MMS, not sure...).
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I also use the app from the market called SMS Popup. If you dont know what it is, check it out - very handy. One of my favorite features of the app is that you can use it for your SMS notifications, and it allows you to set a custom vibe pattern and it will flash the LED the color of your choice - both very helpful to let you know that it's an SMS you're getting instead of a call or whatever...
You need to turn off the native SMS app's notifications when you use this feature of SMS Popup so that you dont get 2 alerts every time you get a message. The drawback to this, while using a theme like GlossSuite, is that the notification icon for messages that SMS Popup uses is the stock icon:
This is only a problem if you're OCD like myself.
I had already gotten the png icon extracted from the GlossSuite theme in hopes that I could just swap it out with the icon inside the SMS Popup apk (if I could find it, that is).
So I decided to crack open the APK for SMS Popup and see if I could find the icon used and what I could do to make it use the icon from the GlossSuite theme.
Inside the APK in the /res/drawable folder there are 2 images: The app's icon, and the icon used in the notification bar. And to make it even easier, the file name was exactly the same as the file used by the GlossSuite theme! Easy enough!
I used 7zip (WinRAR should work just fine too) to:
1. Open the APK
2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
3. Delete the stat_notify_sms.png
4. Drag and drop the png I extracted from the theme into it's spot
5. Delete the META-INF folder inside the SMS Popup APK
-- I got this info from the previously mentioned thread about swapping non-stock icons. It is so that when you resign the APK in the next step, the keys don't conflict with what the APK dev has used (or something like that - I admittedly don't know anything about keys and signing and all that jazz)
6. Close your archiving application.
I then used this auto-signing tool posted by "Dave Da illest 1" to resign the APK using the testkeys. It had to be edited slightly to sign APKs instead of ZIP files. If you want to download my edited version of the auto-signing tool, click here.
Uninstalled the previous version of the app, copied the APK over to my SDcard and then used AppManager to install the APK, and now:
(yes, I know there are typos...)
It works!
I'm sure most of your brainiacs here at XDA have figured this out on your own, but I couldnt find any solid information on it so I figured I'd share what little knowledge I had on the subject.
If you want to try this for yourself and want the icon from the GlossSuite theme, it is here.
And if you just happen to have GlossSuite installed and are using SMS Popup and would like my already edited version of the APK, click here.
[DISCLAIMER: If my sharing of this APK goes against any rules of the forum, please excuse my ignorance. If I find out this is the case, and a mod hasn't beat me to the punch, I'll gladly remove this link!]
So - with all that being said, I should clarify that I haven't done any theme creation (although I have edited a few pngs here and there, but nothing major), so obviously this bit of information is probably well below most of you... But if it can help anyone, then yay for my first real contribution to this community.

Awesome find. When I finally settle on a version I think I will sit down and do this for a few Apps. I havent heard anything on it before so as far as I'm concerned your the first!
|Spike|

i am trying to do something very similar- i am trying to install the file below as my status bar icon but when i use your autosign app (and the other auto sign app) i still get a "this cannot be installed on your device" or something similar....
did you have this issue ever?
After resigning with your tool did you then name it back to what is originally was or did you leave the name as to what the autosign converted it to?

fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?

MontAlbert said:
fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?
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great find. im also curious to know how updates will affect the app (if the market place will even tell us if ther is an update)

MontAlbert said:
fixed. apparently you need to uninstall the app first. wonder how this affects updates of it in the future?
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Yeah thanks for pointing this out - I added the "remove old version" step to my information in the original post.
And since the process goes as such, as far as the Market is concerned, the app isn't even installed on the phone, so I would assume that you won't be notified of updates.
And, of course, if you manually notice an update in the Market and install the app from there, you won't have your changes in place... would have to go thru the process again I believe.

That's where aTrackDog comes into play.
Keep all your apps uptodate even if the market doesn't know.

APrinceAmongMen said:
That's where aTrackDog comes into play.
Keep all your apps uptodate even if the market doesn't know.
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yeah- for sure. now that i have flashed to 5.0G none of my apps show up in my downloads so i stick with atrackdog. i am wondering if an update is found by atrackdog will it be able to be installed over the top of the altered one we have installed....

2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
Am I supposed to open the APK on my phone or computer? I can't find this folder.

creid2352 said:
2. Navigate to the /res/drawable folder
Am I supposed to open the APK on my phone or computer? I can't find this folder.
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you drag the apk file from your phone to your pc. from there open with 7zip.

MontAlbert said:
you drag the apk file from your phone to your pc. from there open with 7zip.
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and how do i get the apk to my sd so i can transfer to my computer?

delete plz

Its simply just replace the image with your own, resign, install and you're good to go. Heres an example of what you could do.
I made this months ago but didn't think it was anything special so i never said anything. Lighting bolt at the top is the triangle notification.

copy it from your phone to your pc using adb.

MontAlbert said:
copy it from your phone to your pc using adb.
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how do you pull stock apps?

I get the Apps out with "My Backup Pro"
and I modded the Weatherbug and Battery Level:
(see statusbar)

nice- i like battery level- now if only i had access to paid apps in australia so i could get it!

MontAlbert said:
nice- i like battery level- now if only i had access to paid apps in australia so i could get it!
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For non-stock apps, you can use a free app called AppManager to copy non-protected apps to your SD card.
Or, you can just use the terminal emulator
cd data/app
ls
[shows a list of all non-protected apps installed]
cp [filename.apk] /sdcard/[backup folder of your choice]
This same method can be used for protected apps if you can find the correct folder... But I won't provide that info, because I'm sure that's against the rules of these forums.

im.l0ltn said:
Its simply just replace the image with your own, resign, install and you're good to go. Heres an example of what you could do.
I made this months ago but didn't think it was anything special so i never said anything. Lighting bolt at the top is the triangle notification.
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Congrats. Like I said, this isn't rocket science. But for a n00b like me (and apparently others) this was good information that I'm glad I posted.

so how do edit the files in update.zip without getting an error?

[HOW-TO] change Jelly Bean system fonts

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after ICS, Google started to use Roboto as android's default english font. so I found 6 types of style here ：
/system/fonts/Roboto-Bold.ttf
/system/fonts/Roboto-BoldItalic.ttf
/system/fonts/Roboto-Italic.ttf
/system/fonts/Roboto-Light.ttf
/system/fonts/Roboto-LightItalic.ttf
/system/fonts/Roboto-Regular.ttf
before you replace these, you need to know the font's classification, someone complained that when repaced the Roboto-Bold.ttf, the device restart into boot-loop, I think maybe that was because u replaced a BOLD style with a REGULAR one (android2.3 dones't check this).
FontCreator-6.5-pro(which i use) can change the font's properties.
for example, change a Regular font into Bold, here is the steps:
1、open a regular font(most of fonts in http://www.fonts2u.com/ are regular style) with the FontCreator;
2、Format(in the menubar) -> settings -> Classification;
3、change the "Weight" value into "Bold";
4、change the "Width" value into "Medium(normal)";
5、only tick off a single bold in "Font Design(windows)";
6、only tick off a single bold in "Mac Style".
7、save it and u can use it to replace the Roboto-Bold.ttf file.
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How to change the LockScreen Digital Clock Font?
/system/fonts/AndroidOpia.ttf seems no longer be used in Jelly Bean(which android 2.3 use it as LockScreen Clock Font)
so you need to replace those three files to change the lock clock font:
/system/fonts/AndroidClock.ttf
/system/fonts/AndroidClock_Highlight.ttf
/system/fonts/AndroidClock_Solid.ttf
those three files are totally same, and only contains 16 chars: not_def, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, M, P, :, space, 0.
u can edit the original to replace the chars in sequence.(use FontCreator6.5pro)
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the attachment fonts was tested in my Nexus 7.

Looks like you need to be rooted for that. Or you can use ssLauncher, add any font you wish, and use throughout your screens. True, doesn't change in-app fonts, but typically those are very readable. Sample of ssLauncher, with app folder and Quickpic in Segoe bold (tilted at 4 degrees) and page title in Jokerman. Touching anywhere on camera launches camera app. Root not required.
If I were rooted I'd change system fonts too!

system fonts replacing
Can I just replace a Roboto-Regular.ttf ? I replaced that font file with my Unicode font and when I reboot my nexus 7 , it was in boot loop, so I have to reset to factory and re-root it again. Now I am afraid to do it again Can someone explain it to me what happen please?
I changed the system font with Rom toolbox app and I can read my Unicode font on fire fox but on google and gmail, gtalk , whatapps etc my fonts are miss place. what do I need to check or read about it? I have high-logic FontCreator too.

You helped me get rid of the ugly, boring JB system font!
Thanks for the advice!
I, however, found no less than 12 different 'Roboto' fonts. So I edited a new set of my favorite one, 'Rehotalko' using FontCreator, and used the properties of each as instructed in the OP. It was a little laborious, but it worked like a charm!
See here for the installation method (post #8): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011339

Thanks to this thread my phone is how it should be.... thumbs up man!!!

i used this thread as a guide and changed like literally every font everywhere to Anke Sans haha on my GNex running XenonHD 9.5 (a 4.2.2 rom)
All the fonts mentioned above plus the RobotoCondensed versions.. AND opened up my DeskClock.apk and overwrote the fonts in the /assets/fonts directory (making sure the classifications matched) then adb pushed the DeskClock app back to /system/app and presto worked great! i appreciate the tips above to make it all happen!
For those that are curious, heres every one i modified..
Roboto-Regular, Roboto-Bold, Roboto-Italic, Roboto-BoldItalic, Roboto-Light, Roboto-LightItalic, Roboto-Thin, Roboto-ThinItalic, RobotoCondensed-Regular, RobotoCondensed-Bold, RobotoCondensed-Italic, RobotoCondensed-BoldItalic, AndroidClock, AndroidClock_Solid, AndroidClock_Highlight, DroidSans, DroidSans-Bold, DroidSansMono, Clockopia.. then extracted from DeskClock.apk, AndroidClockMono-Bold, AndroidClockMono-Light, AndroidClockMono-Thin, Roboto-Thin (but thats also a system font that you'll see change in the app before even modding it)
good luck haha!

Change Font of Minutes
frickinjerms said:
i used this thread as a guide and changed like literally every font everywhere to Anke Sans haha on my GNex running XenonHD 9.5 (a 4.2.2 rom)
All the fonts mentioned above plus the RobotoCondensed versions.. AND opened up my DeskClock.apk and overwrote the fonts in the /assets/fonts directory (making sure the classifications matched) then adb pushed the DeskClock app back to /system/app and presto worked great! i appreciate the tips above to make it all happen!
For those that are curious, heres every one i modified..
Roboto-Regular, Roboto-Bold, Roboto-Italic, Roboto-BoldItalic, Roboto-Light, Roboto-LightItalic, Roboto-Thin, Roboto-ThinItalic, RobotoCondensed-Regular, RobotoCondensed-Bold, RobotoCondensed-Italic, RobotoCondensed-BoldItalic, AndroidClock, AndroidClock_Solid, AndroidClock_Highlight, DroidSans, DroidSans-Bold, DroidSansMono, Clockopia.. then extracted from DeskClock.apk, AndroidClockMono-Bold, AndroidClockMono-Light, AndroidClockMono-Thin, Roboto-Thin (but thats also a system font that you'll see change in the app before even modding it)
good luck haha!
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I am still having a hard time changing font of minutes. All the rest seem to have been changed but not the thin font for minutes.
Any suggestion? I tried to follow your steps and will still see what happened.
I was able to change the minutes, however, they it was not properly aligned with the hour.
I am using FontCreator 6.5. ANy suggestion? Thanks!

iambourne1986 said:
I am still having a hard time changing font of minutes. All the rest seem to have been changed but not the thin font for minutes.
Any suggestion? I tried to follow your steps and will still see what happened.
I was able to change the minutes, however, they it was not properly aligned with the hour.
I am using FontCreator 6.5. ANy suggestion? Thanks!
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yeh i never figured out the alignment issue either, i tried a few different fonts and it cut off no matter what so i just try to not let it bother me haha

How about changing the font color?

k00lguy105 said:
How about changing the font color?
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I'm guessing you would have to decompile apk's and edit xml files.

[NO_ROOT][EMUI4.X] FONT STYLES (updated) 26/01/17

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"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"
}
DIFFERENT FONT STYLES FOR DEVICES WITH EMUI 4.X
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Download the fonts and rename from .zip to .hwt
2.Copy the hwt file to hwthemes folder in ur internal storage or sd card
3.Goto theme and then click customise.
4.Click on font and then select ur desired font style and apply or goto settings>display>font style and select desired font and click apply DONE!!​
**IF YOU LIKE MY WORK AND COULD HELP ME BUY A BEER OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT FOR MY HARD TIME HERE IS THE PAYPAL LINK
PAYPAL
DOWNLOADS
*EMUI DEFAULT FONT(FONT RESET)
DOWNLOD
1.BETHANY-DOWNLOD
2.CHOCOCOOKY-DOWNLOD
3.IPHONELIGHT-DOWNLOAD
4.PRODUCT_SANS-DOWNLOAD
5.COMIC_SANS-DOWNLOAD
6.MARSHMALLOW-DOWNLOAD
7.ROSEMARY-DOWNLOAD
8.BLACK JACK-DOWNLOAD
9.CAVAIR DREAMS-DOWNLOAD
10.DANCING SCRIPT-DOWNLOAD
11.GRAND HOTEL-DOWNLOAD
12.HELEVETICANEUELIGHT-DOWNLOAD
13.HUSSER-DOWNLOAD
14.RABIO HEAD-DOWNLOAD
15.SAN FRANCISCO(SF FONT IOS9)-DOWNLOAD
16.SF CARTOONISTDOWNLOAD
17.LATO-DOWNLOAD
18.UBUNTU REGULAR-DOWNLOAD
19.UBUNTU LIGHT-DOWNLOAD
20.ROBOTO REGULAR-DOWNLOAD
21.ROBOTO CONDENSED-DOWNLOAD
22.ABEL-DOWNLOAD
23.COOL JAZZ-DOWNLOAD
24.JOSEFIN SANS-DOWNLOAD
25-MONTSERRAT-DOWNLOAD
26.OPEN SANS CONDENSED BOLD-DOWNLOAD
27.OPEN SANS CONDENSED LIGHT-DOWNLOAD
28.RALEWAY-DOWNLOAD
29.ANTONIO-DOWNLOAD
30.ANGRY BIRDS-DOWNLOAD
31.MIUI8-DOWNLOAD
32.SONY SKETCH-DOWNLOAD
33.STONAGE-DOWNLOAD
34.COCON-DOWNLOAD
35.KLAVIKA-DOWNLOAD
36.RATTLESCRIPT BOLDCAPS-DOWNLOAD
37.SLATE PRO(BLACKBERRY)-DOWNLOAD
38.SULUS-DOWNLOAD
39.BOWHOUSE-DOWNLOAD
40.CALIBRI-DOWNLOAD
41.COMFORTAA-DOWNLOAD
42.RIX SQUIRREL-DOWNLOAD
43.FASHION FETISH-DOWNLOAD
44.HELLO PIPI-DOWNLOAD
45.HELLO POOL NEEDLE-DOWNLOAD
46.NATO(GOOGLE PIXEL)-DOWNLOAD
47.COCON LIGHT-DOWNLOAD
48.DUDU CALLIGHRAPHY-DOWNLOAD
49.EMUI5-DOWNLOAD
50.HACEN LINER XL-DOWNLOAD
51.HYTRAVEL-DOWNLOAD
52.CORPORATE ROUNDED-DOWNLOAD
53.INSOMIA-DOWNLOAD
54.SAMSUNG SANS-DOWNLOAD
55.WALTOGRAPHY-DOWNLOAD
56.ANGELINE-DOWNLOAD
57.GLEGOO-DOWNLOAD
58.LIFE SAVER-DOWNLOAD
59.KALAM-DOWNLOAD
NOTES
>works only in emui 4.X
>fonts will be updated regularly
> requested fonts will be added in the next updates.
>feel free to report any non working fonts.
ENJOY!!!

I am wondering if it's possible to use each font's every style. Because on the system some places needed bold one, some of them normal. I tried to put them all as (for example Palatino Linotype); pala, palab, palabi, palai but it didn't work. Maybe you find a way to use them all. We need information about the default font styles how defined on system.

memht said:
I am wondering if it's possible to use each font's every style. Because on the system some places needed bold one, some of them normal. I tried to put them all as (for example Palatino Linotype); pala, palab, palabi, palai but it didn't work. Maybe you find a way to use them all. We need information about the default font styles how defined on system.
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android usually has rugular,italics,bold fonts in its system and can be changed via replacing it in system by root methord or using some apps like ifont,hifont etc.
bt in case of emui, it dosent recognise regular,italics,bold fonts etc,
it only recognises the font if its named as droidsanschinsese.ttf and this is why most font apps dont work with emui

updated!!!!! (03/09/16)
9 new fonts added!!!!

venom007 said:
android usually has rugular,italics,bold fonts in its system and can be changed via replacing it in system by root methord or using some apps like ifont,hifont etc.
bt in case of emui, it dosent recognise regular,italics,bold fonts etc,
it only recognises the font if its named as droidsanschinsese.ttf and this is why most font apps dont work with emui
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So you're saying that we can only use one style? Not all of them?
Sent from my Honor 7 using XDA Labs

memht said:
So you're saying that we can only use one style? Not all of them?
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not like that, even if we change droidsanschinese the font is reflected entirely, emui automatically scales the font at required place, ie bold,italic,light etc

Hey nice work, I'll test it ! Btw can you add stock font to change back easily please ?

SkilesAwaRz said:
Hey nice work, I'll test it ! Btw can you add stock font to change back easily please ?
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shure.
looking forward to it

Ubuntu font
I though Ubuntu's font can be nice, if you wanna add it.
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Another one : Lato (flat design style). light version seems to be the best.

SkilesAwaRz said:
I though Ubuntu's font can be nice, if you wanna add it.
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shure, i will add it in the next update

Another one : Lato (flat design style). light version seems to be the best. (dl in my post above).

SkilesAwaRz said:
Another one : Lato (flat design style). light version seems to be the best. (dl in my post above).
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ok,working on it

SkilesAwaRz said:
Another one : Lato (flat design style). light version seems to be the best. (dl in my post above).
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wow. lato font is amazing, thanks for the share

updated!!!!! ( 04/09/16)
>emui default font added
>5 new fonts added

SkilesAwaRz said:
I though Ubuntu's font can be nice, if you wanna add it.
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Another one : Lato (flat design style). light version seems to be the best.
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fonts added!!!!

I don't have any font option when I select customize.

DigiGoon said:
I don't have any font option when I select customize.
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goto settings>display>font style

venom007 said:
goto settings>display>font style
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Just font size there.

DigiGoon said:
Just font size there.
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appy the font directly from themes app without clicking customise

venom007 said:
appy the font directly from themes app without clicking customise
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Overall theme changes to default one, VUi disables. ????????????

[EOL] Get PIXEL FEATURES

GOOGLE PIXEL APPS and FEATURES
on LENOVO A6000/Plus and all other devices having Marshmallow or Nougat ROMs, can now be obtained by updating ××> Google Play Services <×× and ××> Google App <×× to their latest version.​
Also, choose English US as the default language and you might need to sign up for play services and google app beta. You don't need to read any further, but no-one's gonna stop you if you want to waste your time.
=======================================
First of all, I DIDNT'T MAKE ANY OF THESE APPS OR MODS MYSELF. I JUST DOWNLOADED AND TESTED THEM ON MY DEVICE. ALL THE CREDIT GOES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE DEVS ONLY AND I DON'T TAKE ANY CREDIT IN THIS. All I did is to compile this in this single thread.
If you follow all the steps correctly, nothing is gonna go wrong. But, in case, anything bad happens "I" should not be held responsible for that.
----REQUIREMENTS----​Min. Android Marshmallow 6.0 is required to get these features. Also on Android 6.0 you need to have Xposed installed with XPOSED GOOGLE ASSISTANT ENABLER module Find it here. This is not required on Android 7.0+
Also, make sure that your Google Apps have been updated to the latest version.
----DOWNLOADS----​
I've uploaded all the following APKs and ZIPs to my Google Drive, so that you don't have to go searching all the links. All these are latest as of Dec 2nd but if you are, for instance, checking this page after a long time then its better for you to download each app separately, as I have included the links to the play store of these apps (which I could found).​
---Download All Files From Here---
1. --Minimal--
1.1 Google Pixel BooT Logo (for A6000/Plus only)
1.2 Google Pixel Bootanimation
1.3 Google Pixel Wallpapers
1.4 Pixel Launcher
1.5 Google Pixel Navigation Bar (only for 7.0/+)
1.5.1 Substratum Theme Engine
1.5.2 Substratum N NavBar
1.6 Google Assistant
1.6.1 Google app
1.6.2 Velvet
1.6.3 ChopAssistant
1.6.4 BuilProp editor (Optional)
2. ---Add-Ons---
2.1 Google Pixel Camera. If this version doesn't work for you then you can try other variants as per your architecture FROM HERE.
2.2 Google Pixel Dialer
2.3 Google Pixel UI Sounds and Notification Tones
2.4 Nova Launcher Prime (please buy premium version to support devs). Here's how to mod NOVA to look like Pixel Launcher
2.5 Pixel Icon Pack (for nova launcher)
----Steps to follow:----​
First Download the Minimal pack and/or Add-Ons, as per your requirement.
Now, the first thing you should do, straight away, is to flash the boot logo and boot animation, through recovery.
Then, install Pixel Launcher and the look is somewhat now has been changed to Nougat. Also, install the Wallpapers app by Google to apply the Pixel Wallpapers.
Now, if you want to have those filled icons in the navigation bar, you have to now install Substratum Theme Engine (works only on CM14+) and N NavBar theme. Now, just open the Substratum app and tick at the appropriate options and click on the roller icon to reboot.
Next you would want to do setup the Google Assistant, for which you have took all this pains. So, install the latest Google App and the ChopAssistant (this app is used to "chop" the teach your assistant message that appears everytime and ruins the whole "ok google" thing).
Now, just don't start playing with your "personal" assistant. First you have to tweak a few things. First of all, go to /system/priv-app directory and create a new folder "Velvet". Now paste the "Velvet.apk" (yes, rename the velvet app like this first "exactly") in it and set its permissions to rw- r- r-
(If you have any problem with above step, I can make a flashable zip, for that)
Now, you can use BuilProp Editor for this or any root explorer app. Go to /system/ and open and edit build.prop like this.
Search for:
Code:
ro.product.model=xxx
if you find it, rename it as follows or ,if not found, add this line
Code:
ro.product.model=Pixel XL
Also, add this line too at the end of build.prop
Code:
ro.opa.eligible_device=true
Now, all you gotta do is to reboot the phone. If still, Assistant doesnt't work. Wipe the data of Google App by going in settings. Also, give it the permission to use the microphone. Also, go to settings>>Buttons>>Home long press action and choose search assistant.
Now, it should be working. If not, check this whole step 5 again.
So, that's pretty much everything. But, if you want to get a mile ahead then you can flash the Pixel Dialer and Pixel Sounds zip. Also, you can install the Google Pixel Camera. And, if you are still not satisfied then you can edit the framework-res files to add the animated navigation bar. You'll find the tutorial everywhere on the internet. And, for round pixel icons, install nova launcher, tweak it to give you a complete Pixel look.
I wanted this thread so that anyone could follow. And, I think anyone with the knowledge of rooting and flashing can perform the above steps.
So, thanks guys for reading all through this.
If you, in any way, liked my work. Please hit the thumbs up button.
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Actually, I did this on my MOTO E2 and Im adding the ss from Moto E2 for your reference. The above tutorial is totally compatible with A6000 and moreover to most of the devices.​
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Alternative
Great...
I have question about google pixel nav. It uses subtratum theme engine right?. I read substratum theme engine at google play. It says "Substratum does NOT work with ROMs using the CM theme engine".
So, I think it will not work on all MM ROM which still use CM Theme engine right? CMIIW
I've tried Android N-ify (Xposed module) and it works too. I think you can add it as alternative on your thread.
As alternative for launcher, you can use Action Launcher 3. Now it support pixel style and it has a lot of customisation (alert!!! only pro version)

Mr. AW said:
Substratum does NOT work with ROMs using the CM theme engine
I've tried Android N-ify (Xposed module) and it works too. I think you can add it as alternative on your thread.
As alternative for launcher, you can use Action Launcher 3. Now it support pixel style and it has a lot of customisation (alert!!! only pro version)
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Okay I'll check it.
The android n-ify would enable anyone having lollipop and above to get the Nougat look (notification and quick toggles, etc.).
So, I would add steps so that anyone with even older android versions can use it. Actually, I wrote this tutorial for devices running Nougat.
Also, I looked into Action Launcher and its too much complicated. Why would anyone mod it if they can do the same with Nova. Yeah, i tweaked nova and was able to get same look (atleast 95%) as Pixel Launcher. The only plus point to use any other launcher than Pixel Launcher itself would be you can use your favourite nova with the Nougat icons.

sasukay said:
Okay I'll check it.
The android n-ify would enable anyone having lollipop and above to get the Nougat look (notification and quick toggles, etc.).
So, I would add steps so that anyone with even older android versions can use it. Actually, I wrote this tutorial for devices running Nougat.
Also, I looked into Action Launcher and its too much complicated. Why would anyone mod it if they can do the same with Nova. Yeah, i tweaked nova and was able to get same look (atleast 95%) as Pixel Launcher. The only plus point to use any other launcher than Pixel Launcher itself would be you can use your favourite nova with the Nougat icons.
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ahh, I see, sorry I misunderstood with your thread. your requirement state that "Min. Android Marshmallow 6.0 is required for Pixel Launcher to work.", so I think this thread for MM too (not include google assistant functionality).
thanks btw and keep it up :good:

Mr. AW said:
ahh, I see, sorry I misunderstood with your thread. your requirement state that "Min. Android Marshmallow 6.0 is required for Pixel Launcher to work.", so I think this thread for MM too (not include google assistant functionality).
thanks btw and keep it up :good:
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Bro, Pixel launcher is for android 6.0 too but the gassistant will work only on 7.0+

sasukay said:
Okay I'll check it.
The android n-ify would enable anyone having lollipop and above to get the Nougat look (notification and quick toggles, etc.).
So, I would add steps so that anyone with even older android versions can use it. Actually, I wrote this tutorial for devices running Nougat.
Also, I looked into Action Launcher and its too much complicated. Why would anyone mod it if they can do the same with Nova. Yeah, i tweaked nova and was able to get same look (atleast 95%) as Pixel Launcher. The only plus point to use any other launcher than Pixel Launcher itself would be you can use your favourite nova with the Nougat icons.
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Can u plz send me ur whats app no.

sasukay said:
Bro, Pixel launcher is for android 6.0 too but the gassistant will work only on 7.0+
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With android n-ify or xposed google assistant enabler we can get google assistant in 6.x

IceBreakr said:
With android n-ify or xposed google assistant enabler we can get google assistant in 6.x
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Thanks for the info man...! This is awesome. I'll add the link in the OP.
But, have you tried it yourselves..?

sasukay said:
Thanks for the info man...! This is awesome. I'll add the link in the OP.
But, have you tried it yourselves..?
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Yes. It works as long as you have the google app version 6.6.14.21

Camera app file is corrupt change the link

rajat224 said:
Camera app file is corrupt change the link
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No, that works for me and for most of the users. If it didn't work for you try another version as per your architecture FROM HERE

Camera app keeps crashing

Hii, I have tried 5th step for more than 10 times but i am not able to launch google assistant.
Everytime i wipe data, and reboot and launches gsearch, it opens previous version.

drdash said:
Hii, I have tried 5th step for more than 10 times but i am not able to launch google assistant.
Everytime i wipe data, and reboot and launches gsearch, it opens previous version.
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You can wait for a few more days since Google has now enabled Google Assistant by default for Marshmallow and new Android versions. You can use Google assistant after updating Play Services and other all related gapps to their latest version., In a few days.

Just install nougat rom and aroma opengapps, i can pixelify my device. Aroma opengapps gives me an option to enable any google apps what i want and sure, google Assistant. It will be enable by default without change build.prop manually, and aroma open gapps has an addon.d script, so the google AI will be backed up automatically althought you update your rom. Now, i have google AI on my device running official LinOS 14.1.

Gcam works nice

Themes / Apps / Mods ADB Font Installer including Lockscreen Clock

Download the FontInstaller zip. Extract on your pc. Connect your phone to pc. Run FontInstaller.bat. Enter the number of your selection and hit enter. Your flashable zip will be on your sdcard in a folder called ozop. The name of your zip will be mymagiskfont.zip. Flash in Magisk app.
I added a way to install your own font. Add the fonts to the font/custom folder. There is a folder inside the custom folder called vrtheme. Leave this folder alone. It should look like below:
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If the module is not in ozop on your initial try, check Magisk app superuser list to make sure ADB shell has root permissions.
You can flash to both system and lockscreen clock or just the lockscreen clock. Most of hese fonts were found at the following thread and examples can be found there. The lockscreen clock font modifies the systemui so if you have already modified it, it will not take affect.
[FONTS][5.0+] Full Flashable Zips (200+ Fonts)
Info: These fonts are full flashable zips and will replace all containing stock Roboto fonts. These work on any device/ROM running Android L (5.0), Android M (6.0), Android N (7.0) or Android O (8.0). Instructions: Download the zip file of your...
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Awesome to see you here. Getting/got the phone?

wgrant said:
Awesome to see you here. Getting/got the phone?
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Yes, I have it. I'm not a fan of the curved edges. I considered getting the 6 instead.

Tulsadiver said:
Yes, I have it. I'm not a fan of the curved edges. I considered getting the 6 instead.
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Do you use a case? I found the edges to be quite useful when swiping back, got a Caseology Vault case and it's barely higher than the screen on the edges, certainly feels nice. I thought it would bother me, I never had a curved screen and remembered my attempts at previous Samsungs that I disliked, but this one is just ok.

Morgrain said:
Do you use a case? I found the edges to be quite useful when swiping back, got a Caseology Vault case and it's barely higher than the screen on the edges, certainly feels nice. I thought it would bother me, I never had a curved screen and remembered my attempts at previous Samsungs that I disliked, but this one is just ok.
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Yes, I bought a cheap one until I figure out which one I want.
I swipe from the bottom (FNG) so edges don't help me there.

Tulsadiver said:
Download the FontInstaller zip. Extract on your pc. Connect your phone to pc. Run FontInstaller.bat. Enter the number of your selection and hit enter. Your flashable zip will be on your sdcard in a folder called ozop. The name of your zip will be mymagiskfont.zip. Flash in Magisk app.
If the module is not in ozop on your initial try, check Magisk app superuser list to make sure ADB shell has root permissions.
You can flash to both system and lockscreen clock or just the lockscreen clock. Most of hese fonts were found at the following thread and examples can be found there. The lockscreen clock font modifies the systemui so if you have already modified it, it will not take affect.
[FONTS][5.0+] Full Flashable Zips (200+ Fonts)
Info: These fonts are full flashable zips and will replace all containing stock Roboto fonts. These work on any device/ROM running Android L (5.0), Android M (6.0), Android N (7.0) or Android O (8.0). Instructions: Download the zip file of your...
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Do I have to be rooted to do this? Losing Google Pay is a deal breaker for me at the moment..

tiddy_tangler said:
Do I have to be rooted to do this? Losing Google Pay is a deal breaker for me at the moment..
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Yes, you need root.

Thanks for this. How do you add a font?

vibrantliker said:
Thanks for this. How do you add a font?
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I'm not sure I understand your question.

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I'm not sure I understand your question
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Adding a font not in the choices available

Well, you could run the installer with one available. Then unzip the module that's built, go to the vrtheme/system/fonts and vrtheme/product/fonts and replace those with what you want them to be. Then zip it back up and flash that.
What font did you want? Care to share it?

@Tulsadiver
I'm slightly confused by the directions. Excuse me if I'm just being slow lol. So, it says extract to PC. Would I connect my phone, but just run the bat from my desktop? If you don't mind, can you explain in a bit more detail please?

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@Tulsadiver
I'm slightly confused by the directions. Excuse me if I'm just being slow lol. So, it says extract to PC. Would I connect my phone, but just run the bat from my desktop? If you don't mind, can you explain in a bit more detail please?
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Yes, run the bat file from the pc. It'll bring up a menu of fonts. Enter the number of the one you want and hit enter. It'll put a flashable zip on your phone in a folder called ozop......mymagiskfont.zip

Tulsadiver said:
Yes, run the bat file from the pc. It'll bring up a menu of fonts. Enter the number of the one you want and hit enter. It'll put a flashable zip on your phone in a folder called ozop......mymagiskfont.zip
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Got it. So, I put the zip on my desktop, extracted it, then ran the command. No folder. I checked and adb and such has root.

gettinwicked said:
Got it. So, I put the zip on my desktop, extracted it, then ran the command. No folder. I checked and adb and such has root.
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Which font did you choose?

Tulsadiver said:
Which font did you choose?
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Rosemary. I typed 8, hit enter, then 29 (exit), enter.

gettinwicked said:
Rosemary. I typed 8, hit enter, then 29 (exit), enter.
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This should be rosemary. Flash in magiskapp.

Tulsadiver said:
This should be rosemary. Flash in magiskapp.
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You are amazing! However, I don't think it's rosemary. Also, is it possible to extend this into apps? It looks like FB works, but like messages and such.

gettinwicked said:
You are amazing! However, I don't think it's rosemary. Also, is it possible to extend this into apps? It looks like FB works, but like messages and such.
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Don't know.
If you have what you call rosemary, share it with me and I'll put it in the zip for you.

Tulsadiver said:
Don't know.
If you have what you call rosemary, share it with me and I'll put it in the zip for you.
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Heres a rosemary zip you made a couple years back. Can you get the font from this to make a new zip?
mymagiskfontrosemary a11.zip
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