Change Navigation Bar size to 24dpi (stock-rooted ROM)

[sherpa]

I love my new Nexus but that horrible navigation bar kept bugging me. I don't hate the bar but the size was just aweful. Since this is my first Android device, I wanted to keep it stock. I did try a couple of ROMs but went back to stock. I kept trying to figure out how to reduce the size of the navigation bar. I tried a couple of programs. They were buggy. So, finally, shinta86 pointed me to http://chromloop.com/2013/07/how-to...on-bar-in-cyanogenmodcm10-1-on-nexus-4-guide/ that had instructions on how to decompile, change, and recompile framework-res.apk file. I gave it a go and bam, my navigation bar is smaller now. I chose to go with 24dpi. In case you would like it, I have included a link to framework-res.apk.zip file. Your device has to be rooted. You will have to replace framework-res.apk file in /system/framework with the one that you download from my link.

As with other things posted on this forum, please proceed with warning. I am not responsible for any damages to your device.

Proof of the labor:



Link to the files:

24dpi
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d9gqu5zvtf72e4w/framework-res.apk.zip

32dpi (better for Tablet UI mod)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kombtzppggxcbkw/framework-res-32dpi.apk.zip

 

[rumatt]

Nice!

 

[sherpa]

Nice!

Thanks! My next goal is to see if I can move it to the side or, better yet, enable Tablet UI on stock ROM.

 

[scrypt]

32 DPI for minimus ROM

Hey thanks a lot for this. although I couldn't use the file you posted, ROM not stock, the tutorial was surely very helpful!
So everyone, if you are using Minimus ROM, use this framework to get 32 DPI navbar.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bzc3DKZX3_4rdU5VV1FfTEZlUjQ/edit?usp=sharing

Drive has made this file stupid, just download it and rename to framework-res.apk and push to relevant path

 

[cyrusir]

Great mod, any chance you could do 32 DPI for stock

 

[sherpa]

Great mod, any chance you could do 32 DPI for stock

Sure...I will try and post it here soon.

 

[sherpa]

Great mod, any chance you could do 32 DPI for stock

Here you go. Let me know how it works. https://www.dropbox.com/s/kombtzppggxcbkw/framework-res-32dpi.apk.zip

 

[cyrusir]

Excellent mate, thank you

 

[cx1]

Thanks! My next goal is to see if I can move it to the side or, better yet, enable Tablet UI on stock ROM.

Looking forward to this.

 

[sherpa]

Looking forward to this.

Someone got to it before I did. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867

 

[cx1]

I can't seem to get your mod to work with this ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867

 

[Nitin985]

Nice, may use it in the future, ATM for me, the black bar seems a very good size, much better than the first n7 bar

Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

 

[sherpa]

I can't seem to get your mod to work with this ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418867

Try the 32dpi mod in post #7. 24dpi will be too small for Tablet UI. Also, apply the Tablet UI mod first and then this one.

 

[cx1]

Try the 32dpi mod in post #7. 24dpi will be too small for Tablet UI. Also, apply the Tablet UI mod first and then this one.

That's the one I am trying. I copy the file over and reboot, but nothing changes.

 

[sherpa]

That's the one I am trying. I copy the file over and reboot, but nothing changes.

Are you sure you are copying it over? When you do, the device will reboot by itself. What file explorer are you using? You may have to enable R/W as root.

 

[JohnnySJ]

Are you sure you are copying it over? When you do, the device will reboot by itself. What file explorer are you using? You may have to enable R/W as root.

I have the same problem, i tried pushing the files using one of the Toolkits and 2 file exploring apps, and couldn't get it to work.
In fact, i got a bootloop when i tried to push the file with the file explorers. I already checked the SuperSu status, made sure the file has the same permisions the original apk has, but nothing works.
I am using a stock deodexed JSS15Q rom. If you are not too busy, could you show us how to do it? Thanks.

 

[sherpa]

I have the same problem, i tried pushing the files using one of the Toolkits and 2 file exploring apps, and couldn't get it to work.
In fact, i got a bootloop when i tried to push the file with the file explorers. I already checked the SuperSu status, made sure the file has the same permisions the original apk has, but nothing works.
I am using a stock deodexed JSS15Q rom. If you are not too busy, could you show us how to do it? Thanks.

The file I posted is for odexed ROM. I will try and post some instructions soon.

 

[numbere]

Using Root Explorer go to your edited framework-res.apk on your SD long press it and select copy then navigate back to system/framework and "paste" your edited framework-res. It will ask you if you would like to "overwrite" the current framework-res, select yes. After that flo will reboot.

If you don't have Root Explorer, it is a must for Root Users and you can find it in the Play Store.

Also, remember to backup your original framework-res.apk.

 

[MightySashiman]

Or... Go LMT, which solves the whole problem and screen space!

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

 

[JohnnySJ]

The file I posted is for odexed ROM. I will try and post some instructions soon.

Any luck with the deodexed version? I would like to try this so bad, i am considering changing to an odexed version of the rom. But correct me if
I'm wrong; with an odexed rom i would not be able to install other mods
like Dsp Manager or Extended Power Menu. Right?