When I updated my phone to Marshmallow, the home screen background got darkened, as if some kind of black overlay got placed over it. This has something to do with the phone, as it stays darkened when I change the wallpaper and in stock, Apex and Nova Launchers. How do I disable this and keep the wallpapers bright?
LadyScarlet said:
When I updated my phone to Marshmallow, the home screen background got darkened, as if some kind of black overlay got placed over it. This has something to do with the phone, as it stays darkened when I change the wallpaper and in stock, Apex and Nova Launchers. How do I disable this and keep the wallpapers bright?
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Seems your phone is broken, No one here has ever mentioned anything like what you describe
Flash back to Lollipop and see if it's fixed
clsA said:
Seems your phone is broken, No one here has ever mentioned anything like what you describe
Flash back to Lollipop and see if it's fixed
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I have not unlocked the booter, rooted my phone, or anything like that, and I don't have a Lollipop backup either. Is it still possible for me to roll back, or will I have to root my phone to fix this??
LadyScarlet said:
I have not unlocked the booter, rooted my phone, or anything like that, and I don't have a Lollipop backup either. Is it still possible for me to roll back, or will I have to root my phone to fix this??
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do you have the L24 ?
clsA said:
do you have the L24 ?
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Yes, I do. Does that have anything to do with it?
You can flash the B151 firmware in my repository. Instructions are in the zip file
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LadyScarlet said:
When I updated my phone to Marshmallow, the home screen background got darkened, as if some kind of black overlay got placed over it. This has something to do with the phone, as it stays darkened when I change the wallpaper and in stock, Apex and Nova Launchers. How do I disable this and keep the wallpapers bright?
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i have alos tbis problem, the applied wallpaper gets a little bit dark on the homescreen, no problem on the lockscreen though!!
That is indeed true... It gets dark on the homescreen... But that is an effect because of all the icons etc i think...
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Faheemarif252 said:
That is indeed true... It gets dark on the homescreen... But that is an effect because of all the icons etc i think...
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yeah, maybe some huawei tweak.
bt it makes vibrant wallpapers look dull
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hi! I come from a nexus 4 and I don't quiet like the Sony lock screen.. is there a way of changing it with a stock android one?
I kinda second this.
While there are numerous apps that act as lockscreen replacements, none of them actually do the job well. The one that comes closest to pure AOSP is Holo Locker (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobint.locker), but it's closer to ICS than it is to KitKat.
'Tis a shame since Sony's UI can actually be made to resemble AOSP, except for the single most seen screen on the phone -- the lockscreen (even the wallpaper can only be a static image ffs).
Matteo Mazzu said:
hi! I come from a nexus 4 and I don't quiet like the Sony lock screen.. is there a way of changing it with a stock android one?
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If you are on rooted your device then just delete the lockscreen apk and odex file from /system/app folder. now you are on stock lock screen.
I was looking for a way without using root.. I prefer wait for a root that doesn't lose DRM Keys..
shyam4ever said:
If you are on rooted your device then just delete the lockscreen apk and odex file from /system/app folder. now you are on stock lock screen.
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Might I ask what the name of the lockscreen apk is? I found keyguard in priv-app but nothing of the sort under the app folder.
Have any other tips to make stock look like AOSP?
Emily Thorne said:
thank you shyam4ever
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How did you make it work?
I tried deleting the Keyguard.apk and its .odex, that failed. Next, I tried an Xposed module but all I got from that was a bootloop.
Please, anyone?
someone755 said:
How did you make it work?
I tried deleting the Keyguard.apk and its .odex, that failed. Next, I tried an Xposed module but all I got from that was a bootloop.
Please, anyone?
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If you don't use Pin or Pattern protection you can try disabling the lockscreen alltogether. The wallpaper thing was annoying me also. I've turned the thing off, works just fine to me.
GeoI777 said:
If you don't use Pin or Pattern protection you can try disabling the lockscreen alltogether. The wallpaper thing was annoying me also. I've turned the thing off, works just fine to me.
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I do prefer having a swipe lockscreen of some sort to place a widget (such as CLock) to be able to see things with a single push of a button, without really unlocking. Sony's way of doing lockscreens is just absurd, especially the way you can't set the background to match your homescreen. And those sparkles, ugh, don't even get me started.
Xperia Xposed let my live wallpaper show on lock screen
Tried many Xposed Xperia modules, all of them got me a bootloop.
someone755 said:
How did you make it work?
I tried deleting the Keyguard.apk and its .odex, that failed. Next, I tried an Xposed module but all I got from that was a bootloop.
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The Keyguard.apk is the AOSP one so don't delete that, look for XperiaLockScreen.apk in the app folder and delete that.
XperienceD said:
The Keyguard.apk is the AOSP one so don't delete that, look for XperiaLockScreen.apk in the app folder and delete that.
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I swear there is no XperiaLockScreen in there. And no, I didn't delete it, else I'd leave an .odex behind. Despite it missing, it's still working perfectly. Or, rather, as Sony intended it to work (which is, for me, far from perfect).
(See the attachment if you don't believe me -- I always leave .odex behind when I delete system apps just in case something goes wrong and I have to restore it from an earlier backup)
I absolutely love ACDisplay, similar to the motorola lock screen, and I really like the minimalist approach. I set it to show my background instead of the black screen and I think it looks great in combination with Tapet wallpaper app.
Alex2x3 said:
I absolutely love ACDisplay, similar to the motorola lock screen, and I really like the minimalist approach. I set it to show my background instead of the black screen and I think it looks great in combination with Tapet wallpaper app.
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Can AcDisplay be set as the lockscreen (that is, can it be set to show itself even when there are no notifications)?
Having it wake up the screen will probably drain the battery as well, so unless there's a way to basically set it to act as a normal lockscreen, I'd avoid it.
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I swear there is no XperiaLockScreen in there. And no, I didn't delete it, else I'd leave an .odex behind. Despite it missing, it's still working perfectly. Or, rather, as Sony intended it to work (which is, for me, far from perfect).
(See the attachment if you don't believe me -- I always leave .odex behind when I delete system apps just in case something goes wrong and I have to restore it from an earlier backup)
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Attach that XTP.apk or have a look at the res folders for any images that show what it might be for, they may have renamed it, or changed the way the Keyguard.apk works.
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Attach that XTP.apk or have a look at the res folders for any images that show what it might be for, they may have renamed it, or changed the way the Keyguard.apk works.
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The XTP one is pretty much empty, no res folder, just the manifest and meta-inf. The keyguard is interesting though -- this is Sony's lockscreen!
Any chance replacing this with an older Xperia's Keyguard would work?
And to answer my own previous question -- AcDisplay can be made into the lockscreen. A damn good one, too, though I'd still like a system app.
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The keyguard is interesting though -- this is Sony's lockscreen!
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They always have to make things that little bit more difficult it seems. You could try the old one for nothing, the attached one is a deodexed one from Z1C 157, can you attach yours, I'd like a look at that.
someone755 said:
Can AcDisplay be set as the lockscreen (that is, can it be set to show itself even when there are no notifications)?
Having it wake up the screen will probably drain the battery as well, so unless there's a way to basically set it to act as a normal lockscreen, I'd avoid it.
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Yes you can set it to be as a normal lock screen. It works great, especially with double tap --> double tap to wake up (check clock or notifications) and again double tap to turn off the screen.
You can also set that notifications don't wake up the phone.
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XperienceD said:
They always have to make things that little bit more difficult it seems. You could try the old one for nothing, the attached one is a deodexed one from Z1C 157, can you attach yours, I'd like a look at that.
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Thanks, I tried but it didn't work. For some reason, the status bar and navigation bar were disabled though. I'll post a link (or PM you) once I find a few minutes off.
blazcimpe said:
Yes you can set it to be as a normal lock screen. It works great, especially with double tap --> double tap to wake up (check clock or notifications) and again double tap to turn off the screen.
You can also set that notifications don't wake up the phone.
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Installed last night, works like a charm. Nice to see it's an Xposed module as well
Though I really do prefer KitKat's AOSP feel to this (WHERE IS CM11 DAMMIT).
Don't see a lot of Slovenes here -- hi! o/
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Thanks, I tried but it didn't work. For some reason, the status bar and navigation bar were disabled though.
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I tried the Z3C on mine and the SystemUI crashed at startup so had to flash my backup, but at least thats a hint as to how to possibly make it work.
Anyone found a way to make it black or transparent or anything but white after the latest firmware update? I really hate the change and can't seem to find a solution. Hope someone can help. Thanks.
Harboe said:
Anyone found a way to make it black or transparent or anything but white after the latest firmware update? I really hate the change and can't seem to find a solution. Hope someone can help. Thanks.
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I have not gotten the latest update just yet, but I've heard about it, have you tried something like Navbar Apps?: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.damianpiwowarski.navbarapps
Yep it worked wonders before the update, but not on the home screen anymore. It still works in apps, but you need to set it to just before black. If it's black, it fails for some reason.
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Yep it worked wonders before the update, but not on the home screen anymore. It still works in apps, but you need to set it to just before black. If it's black, it fails for some reason.
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So am I understanding this correctly, it is no longer transparent on the homescreen?
Sadly no. It's white'ish . ?
Hmm, is the only apps you have installed being able to modify the navbar, navbar apps?
I read about the update, and to my understanding, the only big thing the changed was not letting users pick black, and immesive mode.
But thats shouldn't change the transparency of the navbar.. Actually you can't even change the transparency in the settings..
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Anyone found a way to make it black or transparent or anything but white after the latest firmware update? I really hate the change and can't seem to find a solution. Hope someone can help. Thanks.
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This has a fix if you're not opposed to a theme.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/themes/theme-dark-default-t3597615
I have the german version, there is a point in settings:
- dock, dockhintergrund, Transparenz
which works fine.
should be - dock, background, transparency - in your version?
Anyone found a really good black theme compatible with EMUI 9?
Battery settings, turn on dark mode...its the best and most consistent
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Battery settings, turn on dark mode...its the best and most consistent
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Yeah got that one on and its good, though wondering if there's one that can theme the quick toggles too... Cheers
cd993 said:
Yeah got that one on and its good, though wondering if there's one that can theme the quick toggles too... Cheers
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You mean change the icons? There are pixel/aosp themes just Google them... Also dark themes available... Emui8 themes work just fine with emui9. Also you can edit those icons with the EMUI theme editor from the play store
0alfred0 said:
You mean change the icons? There are pixel/aosp themes just Google them... Also dark themes available... Emui8 themes work just fine with emui9. Also you can edit those icons with the EMUI theme editor from the play store
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Sorry no, more customise the current blue toggles in the quick settings. Will check out EMUI theme editor, cheers
cd993 said:
Sorry no, more customise the current blue toggles in the quick settings. Will check out EMUI theme editor, cheers
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I'll be adding theme support once I get mine. Week or two and then I'm gonna kill it
markbencze said:
I'll be adding theme support once I get mine. Week or two and then I'm gonna kill it
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Wow nice to hear, will be keeping an eye out!
cd993 said:
Wow nice to hear, will be keeping an eye out!
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I've got 30 or 40 lg themes on Google Play so I'm looking forward to adding Huawei to it and see what kind of things I can do
markbencze said:
I've got 30 or 40 lg themes on Google Play so I'm looking forward to adding Huawei to it and see what kind of things I can do
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Looking forward to your themes, mark. The LG themes, especially the G7 ones, were amazing.
Basically the whole phone go "dark" after we enabled dark mode in battery settings.
And yes, including the toggles.
However, for messaging app. You will need to switch it to dark mode manually in the top right setting icon.
Don't think we will need a dark theme for this one.
Tried the dark mode. However, anyone still getting a white 'light' navigation bar even when using dark mode? Especially when using apps, etc.
Yup, just waiting for a decent dark theme like everyone else.
I wake in the early hours, so need a theme that doesn't burn my retinas.
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Tried the dark mode. However, anyone still getting a white 'light' navigation bar even when using dark mode? Especially when using apps, etc.
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Yes its quite annoying. However there is a free app called Navbar Apps that can fix that although not ideal.
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Yes its quite annoying. However there is a free app called Navbar Apps that can fix that although not ideal.
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Tried Navbar Apps. However, I'm guessing the task manager keeps killing the app.
Did realise for some apps, after an update, the task bar stays dark. So it might be individual apps having to update.
markbencze said:
I'll be adding theme support once I get mine. Week or two and then I'm gonna kill it
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You better support the 20X! @marcbencze
Don't forget about me! Lol
Is anyone currently using a theme besides the in house dark mode right now? Specifically not one that just does icons. Before I start tinkering I wouldn't mind trying something out to tide me over. And I guess I want to get confirmation that themes even work and that Huawei didn't block them or something ridiculous.
Themes do work and Theme Editor for EMUI works, too, kind off, doesn't support EMUI 9 yet, you have to make do with 8.
I'm just using Theme Editor for Icons and Fonts and KLWP to get my Homescreen to look like I want it.
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Is anyone currently using a theme besides the in house dark mode right now? Specifically not one that just does icons. Before I start tinkering I wouldn't mind trying something out to tide me over. And I guess I want to get confirmation that themes even work and that Huawei didn't block them or something ridiculous.
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markbencze said:
Is anyone currently using a theme besides the in house dark mode right now? Specifically not one that just does icons. Before I start tinkering I wouldn't mind trying something out to tide me over. And I guess I want to get confirmation that themes even work and that Huawei didn't block them or something ridiculous.
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it really annoys me this stupid theme with white nav bar i cant wait for you to release something.You did great job for V30 and i miss those themes man...
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HaukeK said:
Themes do work and Theme Editor for EMUI works, too, kind off, doesn't support EMUI 9 yet, you have to make do with 8.
I'm just using Theme Editor for Icons and Fonts and KLWP to get my Homescreen to look like I want it.
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Hmmm I hadn't been able to get any full themes to work at all. But I'm thinking maybe it's because I had a crappy themes app installed by default. Once I installed app gallery it updated the themes app and it has way more options now. That might be why. But the ones I tried last night from Google Play prior to this only changed the icons. They were for emui8 which I understand likely won't work in everything but none of them did anything. May have to try again with new themes app
Ok so for fun I did try a couple emui 8 themes and it looks we can theme everything. Mind you none of them worked well. So I'm hoping to start making something. But first I gotta figure out why I can't decompile any system apps. Everything errors out so that's a bit of an issue
Show your home screens here.
Old school Xperia wall. Nova launcher.
Random Tokyo wallpaper but stock launcher
My favorite launcher
CPL (pixel) launcher (incl. google feed with dark background) with linebit icons and lg high contrast at the base. Weather widget is xwidget pro.
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CPL (pixel) launcher (incl. google feed with dark background) with linebit icons and lg high contrast at the base. Weather widget is xwidget pro.
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I may just copy this lol, I'm just also trying to find a blackout theme for LG Home+ without any images on the keyboard or settings background
Ainz_Ooal_Gown said:
I may just copy this lol, I'm just also trying to find a blackout theme for LG Home+ without any images on the keyboard or settings background
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Any questions, just ask
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Show your home screens here.
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Hey bud, haven't seen ya in a while. Guess I'll post mine next week.... Yep... I pulled the trigger on this last week after I returned my mate 20 pro. Guess that also means I'm gonna have to make something!
I think it looks clean.
Pixel luncher and Guilt icon pk
Apex launcher. Standard icons, nacho notch, powerline.
markbencze said:
Hey bud, haven't seen ya in a while. Guess I'll post mine next week.... Yep... I pulled the trigger on this last week after I returned my mate 20 pro. Guess that also means I'm gonna have to make something!
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Stopped rooting after the G6 so haven't been around.. Cracked the G6 screen and got stuck with it for a while too. Then went to the V30 for a couple of months until this dropped. I love this phone. Will definitely need some of your themes for it.
No need for explanations.
Action Launcher and Dark Pixel theme
Apps for rooted phone?
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No need for explanations.
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Are you rooted?
Paradoxumical said:
No need for explanations.
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Why do I see magisk...how did you flash it???
Ok so I've got something working that's pretty cool I think!
Here's a few pics of it. I'll let you guess what it is! Had to do a separate version for V40 because all the other versions crash on it.
And separately here's an icon pack I've been working on that I may or may not add to a theme. Haven't decided yet. But for now they're a standalone pack for lg home with adaptive options and also additional adaptive icon shapes unlocked!
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Ok so I've got something working that's pretty cool I think!
Here's a few pics of it. I'll let you guess what it is! Had to do a separate version for V40 because all the other versions crash on it.
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I can't wait
markbencze said:
Ok so I've got something working that's pretty cool I think!
Here's a few pics of it. I'll let you guess what it is! Had to do a separate version for V40 because all the other versions crash on it.
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Pixel Dark?
markbencze said:
Ok so I've got something working that's pretty cool I think!
Here's a few pics of it. I'll let you guess what it is! Had to do a separate version for V40 because all the other versions crash on it.
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So you figured out how to alter the notification card bg? Nice! The playstore is overrun with pixel themes though..
Just got an update to Pie and now several screens (Messenger, Settings, etc) have a white background and blue letters I can't change. Makes it hard to see. Any ideas on how to change background and font in Pie? App Settings don't have an option. Thanks, smart folks!
Did you have a theme installed before the pie update? Try changing the theme.
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Did you have a theme installed before the pie update? Try changing the theme.
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Did that. Didn't work. Apparently there is no way to change the background color in the Messenger app and it doesn't emulate a theme.
Turn on night mode, that'll at least make the background black. I know that doesn't totally solve your problem but it might hold you over.
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Turn on night mode, that'll at least make the background black. I know that doesn't totally solve your problem but it might hold you over.
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That worked! I appreciate that! I also put on a high contrast theme which works as well.