Since the Android Lollipop release, many legacy device owners are now "jelly" about the new Material Design look that's been spreading like a disease these days. If you're one of them, don't worry, there's still hope! It's called MonsterUI.
MonsterUI uses the well-known Xposed Framework, so it's really easy to use it.
For those that don't know what Xposed is, take a look here. To enable MonsterUI, simply install the app, enable the Xposed module and reboot. Enjoy!
Transparent status bar is really an amazing step pushing forward the UI limits of Android. Firstly it was released when the Android Kitkat came out and it's been a hit for many UI Android designers as the transparent (or translucent, tinted, call it how you want) status bar looks really really nice and it lets the system blend fully with the app.
Unfortunately, not many developers have decided to implement this feature on their apps, thus it's not used as much as it should be. However, there's a way to get this tinted status bar working on all apps. But how can this be done without modyfing the system files? Xposed Framework. Lolistat is designed to work on Android Lollipop devices only, if you have older version of Android, please kindly check THIS video to get your tinted status bar working!
You've probably heard of Xposed Framework, the amazing tool that lets you completely customize your system layout and Android system in general without flashing, modyfing system values etc. Xposed Framework has finally gotten onto Android Lollipop platforms but unfortunately not all the modules are fully working now. Some of them cause severe UI lags, some just don't work at all. Here's a quick list of working Xposed modules on Android Lollipop.
An XDA member amit3880has set up a nice list showing whether your favourite module will or will not work on Android Lollipop.
NOT WORKING:
ChromePie
Greenify
Amplify
XPrivacy
XHalo Multi Window
Noverflow
KeepChat
AppOppsXposed
Statusbar download progress
GravityBox KK
Sense 6 toolbox
Wanam Kit
And more.
Found your favourite there? Well, you'll have to wait some time till all the bugs and issues are resolved and be sure to frequently check the list and main Xposed Framework forum on XDA.
See the full list of working/non working xposed modules on Android Lollipop:
Woho! It's here. Finally, the Xposed Framework for Android Lollipop and the "newly released" ART runtime is here and working!
As the XDA informed, the well-known Xposed Framework which lets you to edit the system and customize loads of stuff including system animations, navigation / system bars and many more, is finally working on Android Lollipop.
The reason it took so long was the "new" ART Runtime for Android, which has been fully used in Android Lollipop. Well, we waited and we're excited to see it's finally here.
We're just a few hours ago from the release so yes, it's currently in Alpha stage and there are some known problems:
- It seems to boot loop on Samsung stock ROMs. I have received a file which I can use to analyse this issue, but it might take some time. - If everything is working fine, but the app_process version is not displayed, it's just a display error that can be ignored (will be fixed later). It is recommended to back up your whole system (make a Nandroid backup) before installing the Xposed Framework for Android Lollipop.
The main Xposed Framework developer, rovo89, has teased us a bit with his little thread on XDA saying the Xposed for Android Lollipop is coming soon.
Soon.. Working well already. That's it. That's what rovo89 mentioned at the thread on XDA. It looks like the Xposed Framework for Android Lollipop is coming very soon, so stay tuned! :-)
Struggling with endless scrolling through items in an ordinary listview? What about getting a fast scroll feature, letting you to search through items much much faster? Get this amazing handy Xposed Module that enables the fast scroll feature on every listView!
Fast scroll can be seen in some stock Android apps, such as People (Contacts), for those that don't know what it is, let me show you:
It's not available on all ListViews, unfortunately. This makes searching for items (especially in longer listviews) longer, more confusing. This Xposed Modules forces it to enable this function on all listviews. Enjoy!
LG recently showed up the new feature called Knock Code, which is a new way of protecting your device. Instead of PINs or passwords, you just knock the screen. It's easy, fast and intuitive. And now, you can get this feature right to your device as well!
There are four tiles in Knock Code security. To unlock your phone, you need to knock the right combination of the tiles.
Check the author's video for demonstration:
Now, to get the Knock Code on your device, you have to be rooted and have Xposed Framework installed. (Yes, this is an xposed module. For more info about Xposed Framework + download, please click HERE).
After installing and enabling the module, you should have your Knock Code installed on your device.
Security is one of the most important things, especially when talking about phones. Thieves are getting smarter and smarter and can even guess your password. Lockscreen pattern is one of the most used security locks on Android. Unfortunately, the patterns that people choose are getting more and more used-up and it's easirer to guess them. But what if the grid is 6x6?
The standart lockscreen pattern grid on Android is 4x4. That's 16 dots to be connected. A bunch of options, though, but nobody will probably choose the one that takes half a minute to draw. People are getting lazier and so their patterns. But what if you got a 6x6 grid? Now that's security.
For usual ROM-changers, it's not any special - most of the custom ROMs like CyanogenMod or any other ROM has already implemented this tweak to their systems but for some people (especially for people using stock Android) is still this feature brand new. This mod is a xposed module, so you will have to install Xposed Framework first. (Check HERE).
While installed, go to modules section and download the module called CyanLock. After installing, reboot. To get this 6x6 pattern grid, simply go to settings -> security and choose the one you want to use.
You have a few options: 3x3, 4x4, 5x5 and 6x6. To uninstall this module, go back to Xposed Framework and remove the module.
Apart from hardware keys, soft keys offers to modificate the layout, colors and cannot be damaged in any way (unless you damage the display). On the other side, thanks to soft keys, the display is getting smaller and moreover, you can just accidentally press it while playing a game or something. What if you have an option to hide these soft keys and open them using, let's say, a gesture? Meet the Ultimate Dynamic Navbar.
Ultimate Dynamic Navbar hides the current soft keys layout and replace it with own customizable panel that hides automatically. However, if you want to access the bar again, you can open it back by a easy swype gesture.
UDN offers you a bunch of functions and features that the original stock navbar doesn't have:
- Hide just navigation bar and keep notifications bar. - Customizable button layout and longpress actions on every button. Add up to 7 buttons to the panel! - Transparency, color, complete customization of layout - Tiny RAM consumption.( ~< 10MB of RAM)
Check the video for more information:
App comes as a free application on Google Play Store. However, if you want to support the developer and get some extra features, you can also buy a paid version. You also have the option to try out beta versions in the original XDA thread HERE.
OMNI ROM is one of the most used ROMs nowadays also because of one simple, yet extremly useful feature. It's a multi window feature, other words: split view. This feature has also been introduced along with new TouchWiz UI and Samsung Galaxy S4 but now you can get it even on your Android device thanks to this mod!
With this app you won't have to switch between apps to make two things at once! Here are some screens:
Isn't that awesome? And this all can be on your device without flashing! It's because this is a module for Xposed Framework. Don't know what that is? Check THISpost.
While installed the Xposed Framework, dowload the module, activate it and reboot your device to take the effect. The mode should work on all newer versions or Android stock based, MIUI, AOKP or CyanogenMod.
Lots of people are currently using the Google Now Launcher (previously known as Google Experience), which is some kind of Google launcher running in stock on Google Nexus 5. Unfortunately, this launcher cannot be edited or customized in any way (instead of Nova Launcher), so as you might expect, there's a mod (xposed module, more precisely) that enables customization for Google Now Launcher (GEL)!
First of all, this mod is a xposed module, which requires the Xposed Framework installed (not hard to install), which requires a rooted device. To install & download the Xposed Framework, check HERE. As you have the Xposed Framework installed, download the GEL settings mod, activate it and reboot your device to take the effect.
What does this mod do?
hide Google search bar / automatically show search bar on Google Now
hide apps from the app drawer
resize the home screen grid
change the number of hotseat apps (icons above the navigation bar)
hide icon labels on home screen and/or on app drawer
apply settings without rebooting your device
more to come
Please check the original XDA threadfor more info, features request, FAQ and more.
