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[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Or in other words ....

How do I change the softkeys on kitkat?

Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
somebody can help please?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Hi, yes we can help, but keep patient ^^

I'm the OP of the thread you linked, and if you tried to change the xml, you certainly saw the latest messages.. Another member had the same problem and I just changed the xml file, it worked good, are you sure you've done it correctly (I'm not insulting you but, you know...)

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] 22sl22:
If you upload the zip you are trying to edit then I can take a look to see what's wrong :good:
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Thanks for the responses guys!

I'm not insulted I'm just human and I can make mistakes so everything is cool :)

I'll ellaborate all the steps that I did so it will be easier for you guys to help me.

I've entered:

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/softkeys-softkey-collection-t2005937

Chose Stock Reflect ICS BLUE theme for the nexus 4.

When entering the link

I've downloaded MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect.zip

from here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eglqkhlw...k Reflect Blue/MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect.zip

I've extrected the file locally and receive two things:

1) MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect.xml

2) SystemUI folder which contains other things underneath.

The xml file before the change:

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<themename>MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect</themename>

<themeversion>1.0</themeversion>

<author>atticus182</author>

<phone>Nexus 4 / Galaxy Nexus</phone>

<rom>ICS / JB</rom>

<item>SystemUI.apk</item>

<path>/system/app/</path>

<description>(Mod Requires a Reboot)</description>

<notes>Visit xda-developers.com for more mods</notes>

The xml file after the change:

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<themename>MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect</themename>

<themeversion>1.0</themeversion>

<author>atticus182</author>

<phone>Nexus 4 / Galaxy Nexus</phone>

<rom>ICS / JB</rom>

<item>SystemUI.apk</item>

<path>/system/priv-app/</path>

<description>(Mod Requires a Reboot)</description>

<notes>Visit xda-developers.com for more mods</notes>

After the change I've compiled the xml and the folder together to a new zip file.

In my nexus 4,

I downloaded ZipThemer

Downloaded the newest CM rom and transfered it to my phone.

Inside ZipThemer I've updated the edify using the CM rom file

and the output was success.

Here's a link for my updated zip file:

http://speedyshare.com/TVepR/MMZT-softkeys-stockreflect.rar

If I can give any more details please let me know

And thanks a alot for the effort

I appriciate it

:)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zamzameir:
lol. just decompile your system ui and put them there. compile back. done
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Hmm I didn't quit follow sorry ...

Where should the xml be?

Can someone please create a zip for me?

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zamzameir:
give me your systemui and framework-res.apk. and also the softkeys images. I'll do it for you
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
(I didn't choose my words wisely, by insulting I meant offended ;) )

So you are under CM? Which version and also, are you sure the systemUi file is in priv-app?

Also

Did you forgot the dot in SystemUIapk when copying it in the forum ?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] HearthC0re:
Isn' the SystemUIapk supposed to be a.. SystemUI.apk ? <- Look at the dot.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
I'm sorry but I don't quit follow ...

I have a system UI directory not apk.

What do you mean

systemui apk and framework-res.apk?

Thanks guys
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Those are two apk file in which you replace the soft keys ^^

Go into priv-app and send a screenshot of what you see.

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] zamzameir:
systemui.apk is located at system/priv-app/

while framework-res.apk is located at system/framework/

give me this 2 apk of yours. I'll try do a flashable zip for you later :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Thanks for the extensive help you guys!

Much appriciated :)

I've upload the two apk's of my nexus:

systemui.apk

framework-res.apk

http://speedy.sh/v8g9y/apk.rar

I'm running android vanilla pure android from google OTA 4.4.2

I used the CM rom file only to update the Edify, no CM rom here mates.

This is the softkeys that I want:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eglqkhlw33clfhz/Y0d7jZEWjS/Softkeys/Stock Reflect Blue

If someone can please compile it for me I would be very grateful!

Want this nice blue softkeys already hehe :P

Thanks and goodbye
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
In fact you must update edify with the zip from the rom you are currently using... I don't know the vanilla rom, in what is it special?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Ok so you suggest downloading the rom from google site

and update with that one?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I don't really know I ask you? What kind of rom is that?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Hey mate,

It's not a rom,

It's the stock android that we have on nexus devices ...

What you get from system update through the phone

Over the air android.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Oh I thought the vanilla was the name of a special rom...

Anyway, try the attached file. But make a full non-droit backup, we don't always know what happens...

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
thanks for the compile mate

but now I have the center home key blue nice and new

but the right and left keys are like stock

Strange ****!
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Wow then I can't understand why.. Anyway, I think I understand why you had trouble to make ZipThemer work, the file you provided to us contains another zip file which is named

It's THAT file that you must use through ZipThemer

Here, take that revert file I attached...
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Thanks mate

I revert the changes with the file you provided

and it got back to the original softkeys

so that's good ....

Bummer it seems like it will never work :(

Anyone has another idea?
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] shaggydiamond:
Here you go buddy, flash it in recovery. Already updated the binary with my cm rom.

The update zip: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rlbnk67y2zv5kb9/MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect-update.zip

and the revert zip: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fbgty5kly7h6i1p/MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect-undo.zip

Should work:good:

EDIT>>>

Was under the impression that you had a cm rom, so I think my update isn't going to work.

For stock google rom use this:

Update edify in zipthemer with this > http://d-h.st/CgG

then run this theme through zipthemer > https://www.dropbox.com/s/qx4zu0eamkdmdmq/MMZT_softkeys_stockreflect.zip

Then it should all be good.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Forgot to ask : did you clean dalvik cache?

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] arffrhn:
Here is the stock kitkat update edify. http://d-h.st/CgG

Here is the original post. Feel free to stop by and press thanks there. :)
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Still doesn't work

I give up :(
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] arffrhn:
Lol..flash a stock rom zip then use that rom zip to update edify then. Or better yet, try out the custom rom here instead of staying stock all the way.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
Maybe you can try the SoftkeyZ app?

Last idea...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2219804

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
Guys thanks a lot for all your help!!!

I have an important update

When the device language is english so everything is working fine.

The issue is I have an RTL (right to left) language which is hebrew.

It makes the softkeys to be to opposite side, meaning the return button is

on the right and that's what ****s up the softkeys for some reason.

Anyone ever got across this issue?

Already flashed stock rom for this **** ... hehe

would love to see it work after deleting all my device for that.
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] azertguigui:
I don't think it is possible, in stock rom to switch easily softkeys, they have to be flashed :(

-From my Nexus 4-
[Nexus 4 Themes and Apps] biotech326:
someone maybe knows?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drclanc:
Hi I have some questions about flashing.

Can I flash every Rom on my Note 2?

its branded and simlocked.

PDA: ML2

Phone: ML1

CSC: ML1

I googled about ML2 i dont find anything about rooting and custom rom für dies bootloader.

Thank you all.
[PDA2, XDA IIi, 2020i Software Upgrading] brownpiggies:
hi all,

hope someone can help and reply mi.

i m located in singapore.

my IIi is bought in singapore.

i need the original ROM for it.

i wan to reflash it but i cnt find them.

pls can someone help mi??
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] :
Hello everybody

Is it possible to port Ubuntu Phone (Ubuntu Touch) to the Ascend P6?

The P6 has according to my research the requirements of Ubuntu.

I work professional as a software developer (desktop applications) have me but never dared to something.

How do I do that?

On the Ubuntu web site, there is a long and difficult-to-understand tutorial.

Thank you very much

rm * -rf
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] lootjelo:
Ubuntu Touch is still only a developer preview... Not really fit for daily use. You can always try, of course.
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] PulseDroid:
Yep possible. Ubuntu Touch is still very preview-ish, not really usable.

It will be hard, it's not just porting like ROMS based on CM.

Goodluck
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] zemega:
What about this links?

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/12/ubuntu-touch-android-dual-boot-preview-released

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/DualBootInstallation
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] :
Ubuntu touch

I assumed that the whole port will not all be too heavy. On the Ubuntu website describes the whole quite complicated.

Does anyone know a better guide?

@ PulseDroid & @ lootjelo

I thought Canonical Ltd. has a stable version posted (Visit the german Wikipedia)

Thanks

rm * -rf

PS: sorry, I can not post links.

To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] engfantom:
Very bad bug from Samsung, as when i flip the cover to its back the s view screen appear. So now i can't catch the phone with my two hands to write a chat or message. Any one find any fixes?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] khronosgt:
mmm... I have the genuine s cover and is working great... I don´t have that bug... you should check with another cover... maybe that was faulty.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] salahfathi:
Mine too is there is any way to fix it
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jh787:
I am using a fake s view and I only get that problem when I squash the flip cover against the back all the way.

Bear in mind the magnet sensor is at the bottom left of screen
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] salahfathi:
So is there away to disable the sensor temporarly
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jh787:
The magnet in the cover must be too powerful.

You need to get a.better case or not fold flat on to the back
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jakiiq:
One of my friend is also using the same and its touch is working very fine. No problems with cover and sensor of the phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] engfantom:
Finally i fix the problem.... I back the cover to the shop and replaced it with a working cover... Thanks all
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] knite75:
Hi

I have the same problem too.

So, is that a design flaw or is it a defective unit?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] engfantom:
its defective units .. only replace it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Anthonicia:
Writing emails out by hand with the Spen got me thinking why can't I just sign my signature at the end? Guess there is no html coding for that and it would most likely entail a jpg being attached.

Anyone have a more definite answer?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debolt:
I really like the LG G2 stock, but I really want 4.4 as well. Is there a ROM that is basically just 4.4?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gunnyman:
Not yet. Kit Kat isn't in wide release yet. They say "soon"
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Learnerspermit:
Read today that LG will put out 4.4.2 end of q1, I assume that means we won't actually see the official version for G2 until sometime in April. But since there are so many people modifying it already, isn't there a way to get a stripped down version (with out all the mods that cause glitches) and add the LG UI back on (sans the bloatware)?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haoleflip:
Not sure which one you have, but here is AOKP 4.4 for the Sprint variant: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2585558
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dahdoul:
Hi guyz,

I have problem with triangle away.

I reset the counter to official status successfully without any problems during the process,and stay on official untill I reboot again to bootloader the samsung binary status turns to custom again.

Is this normal?

Another question if I format the system on CWM recovery, will i be able to flash stock?

Stock rooted NA6

Thank you in adavnce.
[Nexus 5 General] ishon:
Here are five ways to extend the battery life of Nexus5. I know that many nexus5 users face the problem with battery life.

1. At first, turn off the auto brightness of your Nexus5. Cause it's the main reason for battery drain. Set your brightness always in medium or low.

2. 2nd step is, Turn off WiFi Scanning. You need to uncheck the "Scanning Always Available" option.

3. 3rd step is, Turn off your GPS location settings and Bluetooth. It draws a lot of battery power. Only use these when you need to use this features.

4. 4rth Step is, always use standard wallpaper, Any kind of animated wallpaper can be the reason for drain battery of your Nexus 5.

5. The final step is , Turn off automatic updates of Applications. But keep them up-to-date.
[Nexus 5 General] rayiskon:
You forgot "Turn OFF Google Now if you don't use it"
[Nexus 5 General] Citizen_Snips:
That seems more like a general android guide than one specific to the N5... Just saying.
[Nexus 5 General] markdapimp:
You forgot about custom kernals and under clocking GPU and CPU and undervolting
[Nexus 5 General] CB620:
omg i would have never thought of this. you saved my life
[Nexus 5 General] kolyan:
Step 1. Install Franco kernel and tweak settings for battery (undervolt, reduce touch_boost)

Step 2. Install Xposed with GravityBox and tweak auto brightness settings
[Nexus 5 General] aagvain:
even though these ideas are a bit obvious to the experienced user, i thank the op for trying to help out
[Nexus 5 General] ManMOuntain:
With gravity box I get massive battery drain, I know for many it's not an issue but I'm not alone in finding it drains significantly quicker. I still have the xposed framework but using the less feature rich wanam without issue.
[Nexus 5 General] dambay:
Step 7

I find I get GREAT battery life when I don't turn the screen on. It lasts, like, 10 days!!
[Nexus 5 General] akash3656:
Not true, usually what drains the battery is your apps misusing GPS or you enabled Location reporting. Location reporting really kills battery. As for Bluetooth, I have nothing to comment on that.
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
I will say as much as we perceive most of these to be common sense I learned a bit. Also I never have since I've owned android phones ever turned off GPS. It only uses it when it needs to. Such as browsing Facebook, maps etc. I also have Google now turned off so it shouldn't be pulling location data in the background now. I never use Bluetooth. My wife has it on all the time on her note 2 and she still gets the through the day with a good enough percentage.
[Nexus 5 General] Enddo:
undervolting has minimal impact on battery life
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
Exactly. Plus you can get yourself into bootloops if your phone can't handle certain low values. Only time I messed with voltage was with my sgs1 and 2.
[Nexus 5 General] Gzan23:
I know it's not the point of this thread but I have chargers in almost every room in my house, in my cars, and at my desk at work. I leave everything on all the time. I want to use the hell out of this thing. I don't care if the battery degrades faster this way (which I don't think it does) because for the short time I own this phone I want to use every feature of it.
[Nexus 5 General] monkeypaws:
Exactly. I have a charger at home next to my bed. I have one at work and a car charger. I'd rather be charging as I need then be pushing hard to get stats and be in a jam where I need to make an emergency call or my wife will be trying to call and my phone is dead. I might just be easy to please but as long as I can use my phone and still have some juice left before I go to bed I'm okay. I don't need it to last me without charge more than a day. I've owned a lot of different devices and never once complained about battery life or asked in any forum about battery life. Now I will say there are those people that can't or don't have access to chargers all the time and it can be an inconvenience to not have good battery life.
[Nexus 5 General] cephaus:
you forgot "dont use phone"
[Nexus 5 General] Ubichinon:
I have no such issues.
[Nexus 5 General] xtremev1:
Install a custom launcher like nova launcher and delete the original launcher

Even if google now is turned off in the default launcher 1 accidental swipe to the left will turn on google now. Works for me anyway
[Nexus 5 General] Lucke:
i've done NONE of those things, yet my battery lasts about 28-30 hours...

battery savings has more to do with how you use your phone, and with what apps, than little tweaks to the core functionality of the Android OS.
[Nexus 5 General] joannn:
Extended Battery life

Yes.I am agree with you, these ideas are even quite obvious for new one month old user as well.:laugh:
[Nexus 5 General] Pyoupyou:
[MENTION=5731714]ishon[/MENTION]

You might want to add a link in the op to this thread (sorry i cannot post link yet :p).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2601318
[Nexus 5 General] akarol:
God I hate these threads. "Let's re-iterate the obvious one more time."
[Nexus 5 General] MrObvious:
Haha. That's my job. Another way to improve battery life, put it on airplane mode and leave the screen off. You'll get great battery life.
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
You'd be surprised. It's obvious to me that idling the Wifi chip or Locations services when they're not in use is a huge drain, for instance. Popular opinion is to keep them on as if the functionality is required during every moment.

None of this is Nexus 5 specific though.
[Nexus 5 General] akarol:
I always keep BT, Wifi, and GPS on and I get 6hrs SoT.
[Nexus 5 General] Don164:
Other tips which have personally worked for me include,

1) Having a minimalistic approach when it comes to widgets (If you don't need them, remove them as they 1 of the main culprits as they drain CPU power in the background as they frequently update),

2) Keep homescreens to 1

3) Uninstall apps which you don't need (While you may not use them, their often background processes which you might be unaware of, and these include apps which the user don't even open)

4) Download a battery analyzing app (I recommend GSam Battery Monitor, from personal experience) It'll help identify which apps take up most battery life, you adjust your usage accordingly (If you don't use the app, uninstall it)

5) Keep Screen brightess to a minimum (Adjust it manually as opposed to auto brightness as with auto brightness, its sensor is always detecting the lighting conditions)

6) I personally recommend disabling Google Now as it can be a battery hog

7) Go to your main settings and disable location and if need be also do it for every app which asks for it

8) Another tip is going into apps which ask you to sync and uncheck the "Auto Sync" option and do it manually

After I implemented these changes on my HTC One, I drained the battery till it was empty and I then fully charged it (Whilst it was still off) after it was fully charged, I switched it and then carried on using and I saw a marked improvement, I can't vouch it'll work for you but it worked for me and I'd like to share it !
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
If you switched them off when not in use, you could push it even further. 7-8 hours SoT perhaps.
[Nexus 5 General] PsychDrummer:
Yeah, but as many people have said before, if you don't care for those features then great, but really what's the point? Google Now is useful imo, and so is having auto sync so you get your emails right as they come. Location is also helpful. I actually have tried doing a lot of these things, but then I noticed I'm missing out on fucntionality. For example, I love the feature of geo-location reminders using google now and I was wondering why it wasn't working that well. I realzed that it was because I had the "wifi always scanning" disabled. I decided to renable that as well as location reporting and it was working great. Also, I didn't even notice a huge drain. Yesterday I was able to get 2 hours 40 min of SoT with 15 hours of up time and I had 40% left. Especially the way I use my phone, this is excellent battery.

Speaking of SoT, it all depends on how your screen is off. There is a recent post in the battery thread where someone tested having their time out for their screen set at 30 min, and they simply left their phone with the screen on and they were able to get nearly 9 hours of SoT with 15 hours of usage. Also, ever since I started using my pebble my bluetooth has always been on and even being connected to it, it doesn't show up in my battery stats, neither do I see a difference in battery life from before I started using the pebble. It really varies from person to person. If you check your phone 200 times a day just for a text message or the time your SoT will be very small but it will still use a lot of battery.
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
He essentially had the screen idleing most of those 9 hours. If you were to never touch the screen, it could idle for well over 20 hours as I've seen done on 2 occasions (not myself).
[Nexus 5 General] PsychDrummer:
Yeah I know. My point was just that SoT is very subjective and depends on what you're doing. It shouldn't be the number 1 measure of great battery as it usually is.
[Nexus 5 General] bblzd:
Agreed 100%. People focus on SoT because it's generally a better indication of battery life than pure idle time, but there are many factors at play beyond screen usage.
[Nexus 5 General] PsychDrummer:
The only reason I mentioned this was because you told the other person they can get an additional 2 hours of SoT if they turned off wifi/BT/GPS =P but I'm glad you agree haha.
[Nexus 5 General] :
I agree with most said here for sure. But those seeking as much life as possible, including idle, screen and overall.... Its simple.

1. Turn just about all features off. Use the toggles. (Not talking data, WiFi and other obviously needed things....just location, syncs, gnow... Etc...type features.)

2. Keep the screen as dim as is comfortable. I use "display brightness" app. Its awesome.

3. Don't game. If you must....don't expect tops from your battery.

4. Greenify apps known to hurt battery, if you still want them. Hibernated, they can't hurt your battery.

5. Signal. If its really bad....and searching for a signal a lot....you're doomed. Battery will plummet.

That's it. Again....I'm saying if you REALLY want the most out of your battery....that's what you gotta do.

Obviously many will never follow this all...but with each feature you run, game you play and times with a very bright screen.....battery life will get smaller and smaller.

Notice averages at bottom left....from a phone setup exactly as I've mentioned. :)