[February 7, 2022] Pixel Tweaks for Pixel 4XL with Color Picker

[eg1122]

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Pixel Tweaks

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Greetings
This is a combination of a Magisk module and Substratum Theme. I originally did this as means to give custom options to people who enjoy the Pixel Launcher and was planning to release on the Play Store. Since it required a modified Pixel Launcher via Magisk, I decided to release it to the public via XDA.

The Magisk module is needed in order for the options in the Substratum theme to install and function properly!

The Goods!

Change the default 5x5 grid size
4x5 all the way to 7x8

Remove 3 button navigation bar

Remove Google search bar from home screen & app drawer

Change app drawer text color
Color Picker or 20+ Presets to choose from

Change app drawer background
Color Picker or 20+ Presets to choose from

Options for up to 11 app icons in the dock

Change folder text color
Color Picker or 20+ Presets to choose from

Change folder background color
Color Picker or 20+ Presets to choose from

Change app icon size
from 36 to 72 in increments of 2

Change home text color
Color Picker or 20+ Presets to choose from

Change folder trim color
Color Picker or 20+ Presets to choose from

Change or remove text size
11 through 18

Hide at a glance widget

Compatibility
Pixel 2-5

Changelog
Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.5
August 2021 OTA

Pixel Tweaks v5.3
Small tweaks here and there

Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.4
June 2021 OTA

Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.3 & Pixel Tweaks Helper CC v1.0.0.3
May 2021 OTA

Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.2 & Pixel Tweaks Helper CC v1.0.0.2
April 2021 OTA

Rebranded to Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.1 & Pixel Tweaks Helper CC v1.0.0.1
Added SystemUIGoogle.apk to zip to facilitate mods via Substratum
Pixel Tweaks Helper CC has a center clock built into it. Flash either or, but not both.

Rebranded to Pixel Tweaks v5.2
Added ability to change statusbar icon & text colors
Added ability to change lockscreen & quick settings text (clock and qs labels wont change for now)
Fixed camera lag when removing 3 button navigation bar (fix is applied via SystemUI overlay)
Added ability to remove the battery icon but not the battery percentage text
Added ability to remove the top right corner padding on the statusbar in order to move statusbar icons closer to the edge.

Pixel Launcher Helper v11.0.0.5
Update to March OTA

Pixel Launcher Editor v5.1
If nothing is selected for app drawer background stock colors will stay in effect in light/dark mode

Pixel Launcher Helper v11.0.0.4
Update to Dec OTA (last update to Pixel 2 devices)

Pixel Launcher Editor v5.0
Added Color Picker to text and background colors
New layout designed to make installation easier. See second post for instructions

Pixel Launcher Helper v11.0.0.3
Initial release for Pixel 5 (WILL NOT WORK ON PIXEL 2-4)

Pixel Launcher Editor v4.1
Added option to hide 3 button navigation bar. YOU MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY NAVIGATION SOLUTION SETUP BEFORE APPLYING THIS OVERLAY!

Pixel Launcher Editor v4.0 & Pixel Launcher Helper v11.0.0.1
Updated to Android 11 (DO NOT USE ON ANDROID 10) [Helper 11.0.0.1 & Editor v4.0]
Editor v3.9 & Helper v10.11 are final versions for Android 10

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.11
Updated to July OTA [Helper 10.11]

Pixel Launcher Editor v3.9
Added ability to hide "At A Glance Widget" [Editor 3.9]**THIS WILL ONLY HIDE THE WIDGET. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT ANYTHING IN ITS PLACE**

Pixel Launcher Editor v3.8 & Pixel Launcher Helper v10.10
Please uninstall previous version of Pixel Launcher Editor before installing v3.8 [Editor 3.8]
Added new color - Lilac [Editor 3.8]
Added 4x5, 4x6, 4x7, & 4x8 grid layouts [Editor 3.8]
Updated to June OTA [Helper 10.10]
Can be flashed over previous versions[Helper 10.10]

Pixel Launcher Editor v3.7
Added new color - Buxton [Editor 3.7]
One time deal, you must uninstall previous version(s) of the Editor in order to install this one (long story short, lost my sig keys and had to create new ones)

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.9 & Pixel Launcher Editor v3.6
Updated to March OTA [Helper 10.9]
Can be flashed over previous versions [Helper 10.9]
Added new color - Lime [Editor 3.6]
Added 62-72 icon sizes in increments of 2 [Editor 3.6]
Added 15-18 text size [Editor 3.6]
Added 4 icon option for dock [Editor 3.6]

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.8 & Pixel Launcher Editor v3.5
Updated to February OTA [Helper 10.8]
Added new color - Fiesta [Editor 3.5]
Can be flashed over previous versions [Helper 10.8]

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.7.2
Fixed issues of not installing correctly
Can be flashed over previous versions

Pixel Launcher Editor 3.4 & Pixel Launcher Helper v10.7
Added a bunch of grid layouts
Added in Black folder trim and text colors
Added new color - Arcadia
Updated to January update

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.6
Unified all Pixel Launcher Helper modules (P2-P4)
Updated to December update

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.5
Fixed At a Glance Widget not working
Please look at instructions to see how to update
Huge thanks to @Tulsadiver for the VR Theme

Pixel Launcher Editor v3.3
Added new color -Cheddar
Added new color -Eden

Pixel Launcher Editor v3.1 & Pixel Launcher Helper v10.4
Made Dock options independent from grid
Added new color -Orange
Added 7x7 and 7x8 grid layouts
Added 8, 9, 10, & 11 dock icon options
Added smaller icon sizes
Updated Helper to allow independent dock

Pixel Launcher Editor v3.0 & Pixel Launcher Helper v10.3
Added in stock options
Reworked the app so it is easier to apply
Added new color -Bluestone
Updated Helper to Nov. release
Removed beta features

Pixel Launcher Editor v2.3 & Pixel Launcher Helper v10.1
Pixel 4 & Pixel 4XL initial release (earlier versions of the editor can be found in Pixel 3/3XL threads)

Pixel Launcher Helper v10.2
Fixed FC when using stock navigation gestures

Pixel Launcher Editor v2.4
Edited the Red, Blue, and Yellow hues a bit
Added Living Coral Color Options
New Icon
Minor Bugs and Fixes
Added overlay for "Ocean" color in styles [BETA]...You will need to disable and enable after every reboot

Pixel Launcher Editor v2.5
String Fixes
Added Full Transparent App Drawer Background

Credits
topjohnwu for Magisk
djdarkknight96 for helping me out with my very first Substratum Theme/Mod, it would not have been possible without his guidance
miggsr, my faithful tester and breaker of things


Screenshots

 

[eg1122]

Instructions & Downloads

1. Download and flash Pixel.Tweaks.Helper.zip via Magisk.
2. Install Substratum Lite from Play Store.
3. Uninstall previous versions of the editor, disable Pixel Tweaks overlays in substratum, and reboot.
4. Install Pixel Tweaks.*
*When installing the editor you might get a message stating that Play Protect does not recognize this app's developer, that is because I signed the app with my private keys and I am not registered through the Play Store.

How to build your custom Pixel Launcher Theme

01. Open Substratum Lite and select Tweaks.
02. Read welcome screen carefully then select PROCEED.
03. At the very top choose the grid layout you would like, you will need to use the same grid layout in step 11 below (ex Grid6x7).
04. Under Android System select AppDrawerBkg to set your desired app drawer background color. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used (note that the hex code to the far right will not change when you select a different color, the color circle will show the color you picked).
05. Under Android System select FolderBkg to set your desired folder background color. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
06. Under Android System select FolderTrim to set your desired folder trim color. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
07. Under Android System select 3 Button Navigation Bar Options if you would like to hide the 3 bar navigation bar. Please make sure you have a 3rd party navigation solution ready to go before you enable the overlays.
08. Under Pixel Launcher select DrawerText to set your desired app drawer text color. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
09. Under Pixel Launcher select FolderText to set your desired folder text color. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
10. Under Pixel Launcher select HomeText to set your desired home text color. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
11. Under Pixel Launcher select Remove Searchbar? to choose whether or not you would like to remove the search bar. If you would like to remove it, make sure you select the same grid as you did in step 03 above (ex. Yes6x7)
12. Under Pixel Launcher select Dock Options to set how many apps you would like on your dock.
13. Under Pixel Launcher select Text Size to set your desired text size or if you would like to remove it completely.
14. Under Pixel Launcher select Icon & At A Glance Options to set your desired icon size.
15. Under System UI select StatbarTextIcon to set your desired color of all items appearing in the statusbar. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
16. Under System UI select LockscreenDropdownText to set your desired color of text in the lockscreen and quick settings. If nothing is selected, stock colors will be used.
17.Under System UI select Yes under Did you hide 3 button navigation bar? if you hid it in step 07, otherwise leave it alone.
18. Under System UI select your desired Quick Settings Layout. Android 11 is the default 2 rows and 3 columns. Android 10 is 3 rows and 3 columns.
19. Under System UI select Yes under Remove Battery Icon? if you would like to remove the battery icon but leave the battery percentage visable, otherwise leave it alone.
20. Under System UI select Yes under Remove Statsubar Corner Padding if you would like your statusbar icons to be closer to the edge of the screen, otherwise leave it alone.
21. Select the boxes for Android System, Pixel Launcher, and System UI then select the floating bubble at the bottom right and select Install selected.
22. If you would like to hide at a glance widget please follow the following steps, if not skip to step 23.
a. At the very top select the same grid you selected the first time (ex. Grid6x7).
b. Skip down to Remove Searchbar? and select the same option you selected in step 11 above (ex. Yes6x7)
c. Skip down to very bottom, press Icon & At A Glance Options and select RemoveAtAGlance (this will only hide the widget, area will not be usable).
d. Check the box for Pixel Launcher. Only this box. 1 box only. Do not select Android System. Do not select System UI
e. Press 1 Selected (see only 1, does not have a 2 or a 3) bubble that appears on bottom right and select Install selected.
23. Reboot your phone
24. Once you are booted up, go to Substratum Lite and select Manager in the bottom center
25. Select the overlays you built (they should be orange) and press the floating bubble that appears and press Enable selected (the selected overlays will turn green, screen might turn off for a moment)
26. Reboot and enjoy


Here is a video of me building the theme with substratum lite.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Mzqy3zRWtLNnrKjr8

Use this to use icon packs on Pixel Launcher
https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-pixel-launcher-mods-icon-packs-t3732483

Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.4 download count: 567
Pixel Tweaks v5.2 download count: 494

Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.3 download count: 523
Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.2 download count: 422
Pixel Tweaks Helper v1.0.0.1 download count: 504
Pixel Launcher Editor v5.0 download count: 1670
Pixel Launcher Helper v11.0.0.4 download count: 1415
Pixel Launcher Editor v4.1 download count: 972
Pixel Launcher Helper v11.0.0.2/3 download count: 293

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[GohanBurner]

I keep getting Pixel Launcher FC's after first step (installing the helper). What am I doing wrong here?

 

[eg1122]

I keep getting Pixel Launcher FC's after first step (installing the helper). What am I doing wrong here?

Are you using any other mods or substratum themes?

 

[GohanBurner]

Are you using any other mods or substratum themes?

No, I'm completely stock, rooted, only have busybox, Audio Modification Library, and Audio Compatibility Mod installed. Viper4Android is installed as well as its own separate apk.

Edit: Well, maybe this is because I don't have Substratum engine even installed. Sorry, I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff. This is the first time I have actually been OK with a stock experience. I usually like ROMs will tons of customization features. Never really needed to "theme" anything until now.

Edit 2: No, still force closing Pixel Launcher loop. :\

 

[eg1122]

No, I'm completely stock, rooted, only have busybox, Audio Modification Library, and Audio Compatibility Mod installed. Viper4Android is installed as well as its own separate apk.

Could you get a logcat for me. I just downloaded and flashed the helper to double check that it was working. Also, are you on build QD1A.190821.011.C4?


Edit...The helper is not dependent on substratum. So that is not the issue.

 

[GohanBurner]

Could you get a logcat for me. I just downloaded and flashed the helper to double check that it was working. Also, are you on build QD1A.190821.011.C4?

I am on that C4 build, should I not be?

 

[eg1122]

I am on that C4 build, should I not be?

I was just asking because that's the base I used for the helper.

Edit

A logcat would be best to try to figure out the FC. You can also try clearing Pixel Launcher cache and/or data to see if that fixes it.

 

[GohanBurner]

I was just asking because that's the base I used for the helper.

Edit

A logcat would be best to try to figure out the FC. You can also try clearing Pixel Launcher cache and/or data to see if that fixes it.

I attached the log cat while it was force closing.

 

[eg1122]

I attached the log cat while it was force closing.

I know what's causing the error. For some reason it doesn't like the gesture navigation. It won't FC using 3 button navigation. I'll see what I can do to fix it.

I never imagined it would FC using gesture nav. I usually switch to 3 button nav and hide the nav bar and use fluid gestures as a navigation replacement. I'll work on this today to see if I can fix it.

Edit

I added a bug section in the OP.

 

[GohanBurner]

I know what's causing the error. For some reason it doesn't like the gesture navigation. It won't FC using 3 button navigation. I'll see what I can do to fix it.

I never imagined it would FC using gesture nav. I usually switch to 3 button nav and hide the nav bar and use fluid gestures as a navigation replacement. I'll work on this today to see if I can fix it.

Since I figured out the swipe-upwards-at-an-angle for side-swipe menus, I actually love the gesture navigation. Thought I would hate it.

 

[eg1122]

Since I figured out the swipe-upwards-at-an-angle for side-swipe menus, I actually love the gesture navigation. Thought I would hate it.

Here try this one...I believe I fixed the fc


Edit.

With fluid I have the same home and back navigations as stock. Recents I have it set to swipe up on right side, screenshot swipe up on left side, if I do a long swipe inwards from left or right I go to previous or next app, swipe down on left is chrome shortcut, swipe down on right is play store shortcut, swipe up and hold from bottom is Google assistant, swipe left to right on bottom is turn off screen and lock phone, swipe right to left on bottom is power dialog (same as pressing power button) all this is with fluid. Then I have squeeze set to launch camera. I can't give that up for stock gesture navigation.

 

[GohanBurner]

Here try this one...I believe I fixed the fc

That worked, no more constant force closes. Thanks for such a quick response to this.

Edit: error when applying theme

» [com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher]: ERROR: resource directory '/data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/' does not exist
» [com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher]: Installation of "com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher" has failed.

 

[eg1122]

That worked, no more constant force closes. Thanks for such a quick response to this.

Edit: error when applying theme

» [com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher]: ERROR: resource directory '/data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/' does not exist
» [com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher]: Installation of "com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher" has failed.

What version of substratum are you using? I recommend substratum lite, it's in beta in play store. And make sure you pick a grid option on the very top first

 

[eg1122]

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[GohanBurner]

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Realized that after the fact, sorry about that. >_<

Edit: I have tried a few different combinations and nothing seems to be working. Substratum lite says that it applied things and I should reboot but nothing changes. I'm mainly looking for the grid change. Need to see more icons at once. Any ideas?

 

[eg1122]

Realized that after the fact, sorry about that. >_<

It's all good

 

[eg1122]

Realized that after the fact, sorry about that. >_<

Edit: I have tried a few different combinations and nothing seems to be working. Substratum lite says that it applied things and I should reboot but nothing changes. I'm mainly looking for the grid change. Need to see more icons at once. Any ideas?

After you reboot go to substratum and under manage select and enable the overlays then reboot one more time

 

[Misterxtc]

How do you get rid of the space where the searchbar is when you choose no searchbar? I just get a empty space at the bottom that I can't drag the icons to.

 

[toastyp]

I installed this theme yesterday and kept getting device personalization services FC's. Happened with other sub themes as well, not sure if anyone has faced this issue at all? To make sure it wasn't my device, I flashed the factory images again, but the problem remained (after a reinstall - the reflash fixed my FC's). A simple data wipe fixed them. Unsure of what's going on for me (Pixel 4 XL).

Edit: I figured out my issues. I was using the built-in theming tool within wallpapers and styles in conjunction with substratum themes. I'm guessing this was causing conflicts. Currently using the "default" theme within wallpapers and everything is fine!