How to make galaxy s6 look like pure android [root],[xposed]

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How to make your Galaxy S6 look like stock Android:
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REQUIREMENTS:

1. Root Access (Go to ChainFire's CF Auto-Root repository and get yourself the cf auto-root .tar.md5 file (Galaxy S6: zeroflte))
2. Custom Recovery (TWRP preferably, but CWM and Philz will work the same)
3. Xposed Framework (Wanam did a very good job by porting Xposed to Samsung Lollipop/Marshmallow)

DOWNLOADS FOR REQUIREMENTS:

Link to CF Auto-Root repository: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Link to latest TWRP version for Galaxy S6: https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-3.0.2-1-zeroflte.img.tar.html
Link to Wanam's Xposed post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

MAKING THE REQUIREMENTS WORK:

HOW TO ROOT YOUR GALAXY S6?

If you have the new Marshmallow 6.0.1 update just download the file and flash it trough Odin, it shouldn't be that hard.
But, if you have older Lollipop versions, please upgrade or the process may be different.​

HOW TO INSTALL TWRP ON YOUR GALAXY S6?​

The process is the same as rooting your Galaxy S6, just flash the file through Odin.​

HOW TO INSTALL XPOSED ON YOUR GALAXY S6?​

HUGE THANKS TO WANAM FOR PORTING XPOSED TO LOLLIPOP AND MARSHMALLOW

Now, the process is a little different. Boot in recovery and flash the zip. That's it.
If the phone takes ages to boot, it's normal, it's always like that.​

LET'S MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF WHAT WE HAVE!​

PART 1. --- INSTALLING GOOD LOCK UI
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I'm sure most of your know what Good Lock is, unless you live under a rock.
Ok, I'll explain what it is. It's Samsung's official System UI replacement that looks way more like stock Android when tweaked.

So, how to install it, well, let's begin!

1. Go to: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsun...elease/good-lock-24-0-9-android-apk-download/ and click on the big purple DOWNLOAD button
2. Wait for the app to download and then install it
3. After the installation is done, you'll see a pop-up saying that you need to restart. Click OK
4. That's it for the Good Lock installation, now let's tweak it to look more like stock Android
5. Swipe from top to the bottom to bring up the notification panel, and click on the weird settings in a bubble icon
6. Click on Routines and then select default. That's the routine that we're gonna tweak.
7. Select the second last clock and click next. Select the fourth hexagon on the bottom and find a really dark purple then click next. Deselect all the options it provides you. Click on finish
8. Go back and click Advanced. Disable everything
9. Great. We now have a lighter version of stock notification panel!

THAT'S IT FOR NOW. IN THE POST TOMORROW I'LL MENTION THE HARDEST PART.​

 

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Part 2. --- huge debloatation

PART 2. --- HUGE DEBLOATATION​

First, you're gonna need Debloater v3.90. You can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Then watch a tutorial on YouTube on how to use it properly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7OFGIu1f0I
Then Go ahead and see what apps I removed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DIJ20q7bTL8ZGZS0ecl2FTxN-JH-t64R_vKM5L0aGAk/edit?usp=sharing

But, before you do anything: DON'T DO IT UNLESS YOU'VE INSTALLED A 3RD PARTY LAUNCHER!!! YOUR DEVICE MAY BE UNUSABLE!!!

So, first go to GPlay Store and install Nova Launcher. Since I bought the Prime version I get extra features (I advise you to do that, it's worth every penny). If you don't own a copy of Nova Launcher Prime, here's a link where you can find it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime&hl=en

When you installed Nova Launcher and Nova Launcher Prime, we can get to work!

PART 2. --- HUGE DEBLOATATION


1. Go to the Google Docs link I provided.
2. Plug in your device and start debloating
3. Done! You can now unplug your device.
4. You may notice some differences, like, MOST OF THE APPS ARE GONE!


THAT'S IT FOR NOW. TODAY AFTERNOON I'LL POST ANOTHER PART!​

 

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Part 3. --- tweaking nova

PART 3. --- TWEAKING NOVA

Now that we have Nova Launcher installed, let's tweak it to look like stock Android.

1. Go to Desktop>Desktop grid and change the grid to 5x5, also enable Subgid positioning if disabled.
2. Go to Icon layout, change the Icon size to 125%, enable Label if disabled, Change the font to Condensed, set the Size to 2, change the color to White and enable both Shadow and Single-line.
3. Set the Width and Height padding to None, disable Persistent search bar and for the Search bar style: Select the top Bar Style and the top Logo Style.
4. Set the Scroll effect to Simple, enable Wallpaper scrolling, disable Infinite scroll, change the Page indicator to second option and change Page indicator color to White.
5. Disable Add icon to Home screen and disable everything from Advanced.
6. Go to App & widget drawers>Drawer App Grid and set the grid to 5x4.
7. Go to Icon layout, set Icon size to 125%, enable Label, change the font to Normal and the Size to 2, change the color to Black and disable Shadow, but enable Single-line.
8. Disable Frequently used apps, change App drawer style to Vertical and Widget drawer style to Grouped.
9. Enable Card background and change the color to White and the Transparency to 0%.
10. Enable fast scrollbar and change the Scroll accent color to Orange.
11. Change the Transition animation to Circle, change Scroll effect to Simple, and disable Infinite scroll.
12. Disable both Search bar and Pull to search and also disable Tab bar.
13. Enable Folders first and under Advanced disable everything.
14. Go to Dock, turn it on if disabled, go to Dock Background and disable it.
15. Go to Dock pages and set them to 1 and set the Dock icons to 5.
16. Go to Icon layout and change the Icon size to 125% and disable Label.
17. Set the Width padding to None, but set the Height padding to Medium and also disable Infinite scroll.
18. Under advanced disable everything.
19. Go to Folders and set the Folder preview to Line, change the Folder background to Circle, but if you prefer, you can change it to N Preview.
20. Under Window set the Transition animation to Circle, change the Background Color to White and set the Transparency to 0%.
21. Under Icon layout change set the Icon size to 125% and enable Label if disabled, change the font to Normal, Size to 2, Color to Black, and disable Shadow, but enable Single-Line.
22. Go to Look & feel and change the Icon theme to Marshmallow, enable Normalize icon size, set the Screen orientation to Default.
23. Set the Scroll speed and Animation speed to Nova and change the App animation to Reveal.
24. Enable both Show notification bar and Transparent notification bar, disable Dark icons, and disable Expand action using Root, also disable Search as overlay.
25. Go to Gestures and inputs and change the Home button to Default page, enable Only on default page, enable "Ok Google" hotword and change the Double tap to Screen Lock.​

THAT'S IT FOR NOW. ANOTHER POST COMING LATER TODAY!​

 

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Part 4. --- app replacements

PART 4. --- APP REPLACEMENTS

Since you've uninstalled most of your high important stuff, we're gonna find some replacements for them.

Here's a list of apps you'll need:

Calculator --- This is Google's stock Calculator, they've finally uploaded it to Play Store
Calendar --- This is Google's stock Calendar, you can find it in the Play Store
Camera --- This is Google's stock Camera, you can find it here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/camera/camera-3-2-045-release/
Chrome --- This is Google's browser (not stock, but better), you can find it in the Play Store
Clock --- This is Google's stock Clock, you can find it in the Play Store
Contacts --- This is Google's stock Contacts, you can find it here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...e/google-contacts-1-4-9-android-apk-download/
Docs --- This is Google's app for writing documents, you can find it in the Play Store
Drive --- This is Google's cloud storage app, you can find it in the Play Store
Fit --- This is Google's fitness app, you can find it in the Play Store
Gmail --- This is Google's email app, you can find it in the Play Store
Google --- This is Google's search app, you can find it in the Play Store
Google+ --- This is Google's social media app, you can find it in the Play Store
Hangouts --- This is Google's alternative to WhatsApp, you can find it in the Play Store
Keep --- This is Google's app for taking notes, you can find in the Play Store
Maps --- This is Google's map navigation app, you can find it in the Play Store
Messenger --- This is Google's messaging app, you can find it in the Play Store
Phone --- This is Google's stock Dialer, you can find it here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...oogle-phone-3-01-08_rc8-android-apk-download/
Photos --- This is Google's photos app, you can find it in the Play Store
Play Games --- This is Google's games app, you can find it in the Play Store
Play Movies & TV --- This is Google's movies app, you can find it in the Play Store
Play Music --- This is Google's music app, you can find it in the Play Store
Play Newsstand --- This is Google's news app, you can find it in the Play Store
Play Store --- Google's store app, it should come preinstalled
Settings --- Samsung's settings app, don't mess around with other settings apps, otherwise you may encounter some issues
Sheets --- Google's app for making spreadsheets, you can find it in the Play Store
Slides --- Google's app for making presentations, you can find it in the Play Store
SuperSU --- ChainFire's Root manager, we've installed it before
Voice Search --- Google's app for voice searching, will install when you install the Google app
Youtube --- Google's app for watching videos that other "Youtubers" make, you can find it in the Play Store

Some of the apps above can't be downloaded in the Play Store, and some that I can't maybe can be, that depends on your country​

THAT'S IT FOR NOW. ANOTHER POST COMING LATER TODAY!​

 

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Part 5. --- messing around with xposed

PART 5. --- MESSING AROUND WITH XPOSED​

Now that we have wanam's custom ported version of Xposed installed, let's make use of it.​

!!!IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!

DON'T USE XPOSED INSTALLER APK UNLESS YOU HAVE A DEODEXED ROM!!!

!!!IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!​

A common issue appears on Samsung's Marshmallow that keeps restarting your device every time you enable a module.
There's a workaround that can fix this. Simply don't use Xposed Installer app, instead use XDA Labs app.

Let's get right to it!

1. Install XDA Labs app, you can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=18297
2. Grant Root Access to it and go to Xposed tab.
3. Go to search and search for GravityBox [MM], install it.
4. Click on DONE and go back to XDA Labs app. It'll say that you need to restart to enable the module. Click on RESTART.
5. After you've restarted, open the GravityBox [MM] app.
6. Go to Navigation bar tweaks, and enable Master switch and Enable navigation bar.
7. Close the app and restart.
8. You'll see that now you have a navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
9. [OPTIONAL] You can disable Samsung's hardware navigation keys if you know how to do it.​

THIS IS THE END OF OUR FIRST JOURNEY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, JUST REPLY TO ME ON THIS THREAD, THAT WAY I CAN ANSWER FASTER.​