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I am proud to present you my collection of Softkeys for the Google LG Nexus 4
I'd be grateful if you want to press the Thanks button if you're going to use these Softkeys!

Read this before you apply these buttons!
- If your ROM doesn't have a built-in Search or Big Menu softkey, then these images won't be used on your phone, it will only show Back, Home & Recent
- You need a rooted phone otherwise none of these methods will work! Stock rooted combined with ZipThemer works for most people, MetaMorph not always so preferably use ZipThemer
- The buttons will be a little less bright on your phone due to a layer of alpha transparency over them when you're not pressing them.
- IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO DO A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THESE SOFTKEY MODS!


Regular Softkeys

Stock
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Stock Colored
example.png

Download: PURPLE or PINK or RED or Yellow or GREEN

Stock Reflect
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Stock Small
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Stock Small Reflect
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

neXus
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Samsung Galaxy
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

ZTE Grand
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Sony Xperia
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Droid RAZR HD
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Airbrush
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Facebook
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE


Font Based Softkeys

College
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Elvish
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Defused
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Droid
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Pixel
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Russia
example.png

Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

Installation Methods

*** AOKP ***
  1. Go to the Dropbox page of the style of your preference
  2. Download the images you need from the folder and save them (probably to /sdcard/download)
  3. Fire up Settings -> Rom Control -> Navigation Bar and select the images you just downloaded
  4. Done!

*** Paranoid Android ***
  1. Download one of the Softkey themes that starts with MMZT_
  2. Make a backup of your ROM in Recovery
  3. Extract SystemUI.apk from your ROM (located in /system/app) using your favorite File Explorer App with Root access
  4. Open SystemUI.apk and put each image from the MMZT_ file (located in /res/drawable-xhdpi) downloaded in the following folders located at /res (replace the existing images): drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi drawable-sw720dp-xhdpi drawable-sw1000dp-xhdpi and drawable-xhdpi
  5. Paste new SystemUI.apk into /system/app using your favorite File Explorer App with Root access

*** ZipThemer (Recommended, Failsafe) ***
Here's a full guide with pictures etc! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2202482
  1. Download one of the Softkey themes that starts with MMZT_
  2. Open ZipThemer. If this is the first time using ZipThemer then you have to select "Update Edify", "Browse", and select the .zip of the ROM you're currently using (this identifies the update script and needed files, if you're using a flashed theme on top of your ROM then please select the theme instead of the ROM) and press "Configure"
  3. Go back to the main menu and press "+Theme", select the downloaded MMZT_ file and press "Build It!". Select "Always" on the popup prompt to make a backup in case it doesn't work or you want to undo
  4. Boot into recovery, and flash the zip on the root of your /sdcard/ like any other flashable ROM/Theme
  5. Wipe your Cache and Dalvik Cache just to be sure nothing weird happens on reboot
  6. Reboot your phone after this and you're done!
  7. If it somehow still fails just flash the "undo-zip" using steps 4-6 :)

*** MetaMorph (Easier but riskier than ZipThemer) ***
  1. Download and install MetaMorph from the Market
  2. Launch MetaMorph at least once so that the folder AndroidThemes will be created on /sdcard/. (You can also create the folder manually if it doesn't)
  3. Download a Softkey Style using the MetaMorph link and move this .zip file to /sdcard/AndroidThemes using your favorite file explorer
  4. Open MetaMorph, choose "Unzip/Extract new theme" and select the .zip file you downloaded. A popup screen will appear, meaning it has been extracted. Press the "Close" button.
  5. Hit the "Apply all!" button and wait +/- 5 seconds (nothing will happen)
  6. Reboot your phone immediately after this and you're done!

Changelog
21-11-'12: Continued working on new Styles
01-12-'12: Added some new Softkeys (like Nexus X, Xbox 360, Metal Buttons)
21-12-'12: Added Droid RAZR HD Softkeys
22-12-'12: Added Sony Xperia Softkeys
27-12-'12: Added ZTE Grand and Samsung Galaxy Softkeys
29-12-'12: Added ZipThemer instructions and Paranoid Android instructions (thanks N4rbs!)
01-01-'13: Added neXus Style and announced new Font-based Styles
03-01-'13: Added ICS Blue styles for every 2013 Softkey Style, Colored for Stock Style and Migration of everything to Dropbox (for my convenience)
08-01-'13: Added 6 Font-based Softkey styles, all of these fonts are hosted on http://www.dafont.org/
 
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Legacy Softkeys


Legacy Softkey Styles

My Softkeys 2012 - Includes Back-Search-Home-Menu-Recent

..:: Download Here ::..


HTC Style
examplejc.png


HTC Reflective Style
exampleik.png


HTC One Style
examplegd.png


Win7 Style
examplela.png


Windroid Style
examplenf.png


Windroid Hollow Style
exampley.png


dPhone Style
examplebj.png


iPhoney Style
examplec.png


iPhoney White Style
examplebl.png


PlayStation Style
examplext.png


PlayStation White Style
examplej.png


PlayDroid Style
examplekp.png


PlayStation Buttons Style
examplerk.png


PlayStation Buttons White Style
examplenx.png


PlayDroid Buttons Style
examplelv.png



My Softkeys 2011 - Includes Back-Search-Home-Recent

>> Download Images Here <<

>> Download ZipThemer & MetaMorph Here <<

Balloon Style
examplelc.png


Metro White Style
examplecg.png


Metro Blue Style
exampleet.png


Web2.0 Text Style
exampleq.png


Pixelated Text Style
exampleqg.png


Pixelated ICS Blue Text Style
examplexm.png


Roboto V2 Style
examplevq.png


Roboto ICS Blue Text Style
examplegl.png


Old Honeycomb Style
examplevy.png


Metal Square Style
exampleoj.png


Blossom Style
exampless.png


Simplistica Style
examplejz.png


Droidfont Style
examplel.png


Imonaboat Style
exampleix.png


Perspective Style
exampleyp.png


Floral Style
examplev.png


Honeycomb Style
examplepqm.png

 
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You just copied the ones from the Galaxy Nexus Thread without links back to the Creators?

I am the creator mike, and I chose to only copy the ones that I made myself, because it's a lot of work to maintain the others and don't make mistakes in the 'copyright' part :)

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Hung0702

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On the stock ROM (rooted, ofc) I wouldn't be able to see the search and menu buttons? I only ask because I don't really care for skinning the nav bar, I just want my damn search button back.
 
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On the stock ROM (rooted, ofc) I wouldn't be able to see the search and menu buttons? I only asking because I don't really care for skinning the nav bar, I just want my damn search button back.

Nope, sorry. You'll have to wait for either a stock ROM mod that enables these buttons, or consider upgrading to the CM10 nightly, or wait for an AOKP release for the Nexus 4!
 

Galactic2

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Thanks!!! working via metamorph


Note:Make a backup of systemui.apk just in case you guys have any problems

Sent from my Nexus 4
 

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Ah I was mislead by the "CM10 Nightlies on TF700, Nexus 4 / 10, and Android 4.2 Announced – XDA Developer TV" title. 'scuze me! We still have to wait a while for that then I guess.. That, and AOKP :)
 

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Woohoo great news, just ordered a Nexus 4 on eBay!
It's only the 8GB version and I had to pay €420 for it, but hey it's not coming to The Netherlands before 2013 so I don't care about the price tag :D
I expect it to arrive next week, I'll continue working on my Softkey Collection then!
 

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Hey! I had a soft key skin on my gnex that had the basic 3 stock ones in blue with also blue glow BUT the center home button with this icon there below, do you think it would be possible to make one just like I described? Just wondering no pressure!



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Is there a way to change the order of the soft keys? I'd really like to have it as back-home-apps-search if possible.
 

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Two quick questions:

1) Does the Metamorph method work on stock ODEX ROM?

2) If I've already flashed the 1% battery mod, can I still use the Metamorph method? Or does it replace the entire SystemUI thereby overwriting my 1% battery mod?
 

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Hey! I had a soft key skin on my gnex that had the basic 3 stock ones in blue with also blue glow BUT the center home button with this icon there below, do you think it would be possible to make one just like I described? Just wondering no pressure!

Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

I most certainly will do this! Got my N4 just a few minutes ago so I'll look into this tomorrow!

Is there a way to change the order of the soft keys? I'd really like to have it as back-home-apps-search if possible.

Only if you install AOKP (not sure if CM also supports this)

Two quick questions:

1) Does the Metamorph method work on stock ODEX ROM?

2) If I've already flashed the 1% battery mod, can I still use the Metamorph method? Or does it replace the entire SystemUI thereby overwriting my 1% battery mod?

1, Probably, but not sure
2, Yes, it only inserts the files into SystemUI.apk :)
 
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I tried the metamorph method on the cm 11/29 nightly but after rebooting nothing changed. :(
 

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do these include the down arrow to hide keybaord? mine is still the regular style after flashing with metamorph
 

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    I am proud to present you my collection of Softkeys for the Google LG Nexus 4
    I'd be grateful if you want to press the Thanks button if you're going to use these Softkeys!

    Read this before you apply these buttons!
    - If your ROM doesn't have a built-in Search or Big Menu softkey, then these images won't be used on your phone, it will only show Back, Home & Recent
    - You need a rooted phone otherwise none of these methods will work! Stock rooted combined with ZipThemer works for most people, MetaMorph not always so preferably use ZipThemer
    - The buttons will be a little less bright on your phone due to a layer of alpha transparency over them when you're not pressing them.
    - IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO DO A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING THESE SOFTKEY MODS!


    Regular Softkeys

    Stock
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Stock Colored
    example.png

    Download: PURPLE or PINK or RED or Yellow or GREEN

    Stock Reflect
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Stock Small
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Stock Small Reflect
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    neXus
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Samsung Galaxy
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    ZTE Grand
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Sony Xperia
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Droid RAZR HD
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Airbrush
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Facebook
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE


    Font Based Softkeys

    College
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Elvish
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Defused
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Droid
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Pixel
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Russia
    example.png

    Download: REGULAR or ICS BLUE

    Installation Methods

    *** AOKP ***
    1. Go to the Dropbox page of the style of your preference
    2. Download the images you need from the folder and save them (probably to /sdcard/download)
    3. Fire up Settings -> Rom Control -> Navigation Bar and select the images you just downloaded
    4. Done!

    *** Paranoid Android ***
    1. Download one of the Softkey themes that starts with MMZT_
    2. Make a backup of your ROM in Recovery
    3. Extract SystemUI.apk from your ROM (located in /system/app) using your favorite File Explorer App with Root access
    4. Open SystemUI.apk and put each image from the MMZT_ file (located in /res/drawable-xhdpi) downloaded in the following folders located at /res (replace the existing images): drawable-sw600dp-xhdpi drawable-sw720dp-xhdpi drawable-sw1000dp-xhdpi and drawable-xhdpi
    5. Paste new SystemUI.apk into /system/app using your favorite File Explorer App with Root access

    *** ZipThemer (Recommended, Failsafe) ***
    Here's a full guide with pictures etc! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2202482
    1. Download one of the Softkey themes that starts with MMZT_
    2. Open ZipThemer. If this is the first time using ZipThemer then you have to select "Update Edify", "Browse", and select the .zip of the ROM you're currently using (this identifies the update script and needed files, if you're using a flashed theme on top of your ROM then please select the theme instead of the ROM) and press "Configure"
    3. Go back to the main menu and press "+Theme", select the downloaded MMZT_ file and press "Build It!". Select "Always" on the popup prompt to make a backup in case it doesn't work or you want to undo
    4. Boot into recovery, and flash the zip on the root of your /sdcard/ like any other flashable ROM/Theme
    5. Wipe your Cache and Dalvik Cache just to be sure nothing weird happens on reboot
    6. Reboot your phone after this and you're done!
    7. If it somehow still fails just flash the "undo-zip" using steps 4-6 :)

    *** MetaMorph (Easier but riskier than ZipThemer) ***
    1. Download and install MetaMorph from the Market
    2. Launch MetaMorph at least once so that the folder AndroidThemes will be created on /sdcard/. (You can also create the folder manually if it doesn't)
    3. Download a Softkey Style using the MetaMorph link and move this .zip file to /sdcard/AndroidThemes using your favorite file explorer
    4. Open MetaMorph, choose "Unzip/Extract new theme" and select the .zip file you downloaded. A popup screen will appear, meaning it has been extracted. Press the "Close" button.
    5. Hit the "Apply all!" button and wait +/- 5 seconds (nothing will happen)
    6. Reboot your phone immediately after this and you're done!

    Changelog
    21-11-'12: Continued working on new Styles
    01-12-'12: Added some new Softkeys (like Nexus X, Xbox 360, Metal Buttons)
    21-12-'12: Added Droid RAZR HD Softkeys
    22-12-'12: Added Sony Xperia Softkeys
    27-12-'12: Added ZTE Grand and Samsung Galaxy Softkeys
    29-12-'12: Added ZipThemer instructions and Paranoid Android instructions (thanks N4rbs!)
    01-01-'13: Added neXus Style and announced new Font-based Styles
    03-01-'13: Added ICS Blue styles for every 2013 Softkey Style, Colored for Stock Style and Migration of everything to Dropbox (for my convenience)
    08-01-'13: Added 6 Font-based Softkey styles, all of these fonts are hosted on http://www.dafont.org/
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    Legacy Softkeys


    Legacy Softkey Styles

    My Softkeys 2012 - Includes Back-Search-Home-Menu-Recent

    ..:: Download Here ::..


    HTC Style
    examplejc.png


    HTC Reflective Style
    exampleik.png


    HTC One Style
    examplegd.png


    Win7 Style
    examplela.png


    Windroid Style
    examplenf.png


    Windroid Hollow Style
    exampley.png


    dPhone Style
    examplebj.png


    iPhoney Style
    examplec.png


    iPhoney White Style
    examplebl.png


    PlayStation Style
    examplext.png


    PlayStation White Style
    examplej.png


    PlayDroid Style
    examplekp.png


    PlayStation Buttons Style
    examplerk.png


    PlayStation Buttons White Style
    examplenx.png


    PlayDroid Buttons Style
    examplelv.png



    My Softkeys 2011 - Includes Back-Search-Home-Recent

    >> Download Images Here <<

    >> Download ZipThemer & MetaMorph Here <<

    Balloon Style
    examplelc.png


    Metro White Style
    examplecg.png


    Metro Blue Style
    exampleet.png


    Web2.0 Text Style
    exampleq.png


    Pixelated Text Style
    exampleqg.png


    Pixelated ICS Blue Text Style
    examplexm.png


    Roboto V2 Style
    examplevq.png


    Roboto ICS Blue Text Style
    examplegl.png


    Old Honeycomb Style
    examplevy.png


    Metal Square Style
    exampleoj.png


    Blossom Style
    exampless.png


    Simplistica Style
    examplejz.png


    Droidfont Style
    examplel.png


    Imonaboat Style
    exampleix.png


    Perspective Style
    exampleyp.png


    Floral Style
    examplev.png


    Honeycomb Style
    examplepqm.png

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    You just copied the ones from the Galaxy Nexus Thread without links back to the Creators?

    I am the creator mike, and I chose to only copy the ones that I made myself, because it's a lot of work to maintain the others and don't make mistakes in the 'copyright' part :)

    Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
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    Later this week I'll release a renewed HTC style, a Samsung Galaxy style and a ZTE style :)

    Stay tuned :victory:

    Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 4 met Tapatalk
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    Major Update!

    • Added every 2013 Style in both White and ICS Blue
    • Added 5 different colors for Stock Style
    • Added IME_BACK button for every style
    • Migrated everything to Dropbox for my convenience