[Mod]Lollipop OG5 Adjustable 4x4,4x5,5x5 TouchWiz screen [Updated 09/18/15]

[rawintellect]

This is was tested on a Lollipop OG5 5.1.1 system. Do not try this on any other version of android.

I decided this needs it's own thread. It is something nifty that I felt should be shared. If followed this will place an adjustable TouchWiz launcher (a la Galaxy S6) on your Note 4.

Update 09/18/15: This is NOW a flashable zip. I've done all the old manual steps for you in the zip. This has been tested on my own Sprint Note 4. There should now be no issues or confusion on how to do this.

To install

1. Make a NANDROID.
2. Download the attached TouchWizHome_Zero.zip
3. Reboot to recovery.
4. Flash TouchWizHome_Zero.zip
5. Clear cache and Dalvik cache.
6. Reboot.
7. When you reboot it will ask you for a default launcher to use. Don't set the default until you're sure this is working. So choose TouchWizHome and use the "just once" option to test it.
8. Reboot again and select the new TouchWiz launcher as your default if everything is ok.
9. Profit.

To uninstall: flash the TouchWizHome_Zero_Uninstaller.zip.

This is literally as detailed as you can get on how to do this. If you follow this you will have a working S6 Launcher on your note 4.

Installer:

TouchWizHome_Zero.zip
md5: beea1fc2c3d69d9c64511cd484d1a8df

Uninstaller (return to stock):

TouchWizHome_Zero_Uninstaller.zip
md5: 13ed8eeeb9ed458e675dfba531956a7a

 

[Chad The Pathfinder]

Thanks for this. I was doing it wrong before.

 

[mr_binthoi]

I decided this needs it's own thread. It's not my work but it IS something nifty that I felt should be shared. If followed this will place an adjustable TouchWiz launcher (a la Galaxy S6) on your Note 4.

1. Make a NANDROID.
2. Download the attached TouchWizHome_ZERO_Albe95.zip to your pc.
3. Copy the extracted folder called TouchWizHome_ZERO to your sd card.
4. Using root explorer move the TouchWizHome_ZERO folder to /system/priv-app/
5. Using root explorer change the permissions for TouchWizHome_ZERO folder to chmod 0755 (see screenshot for the root explorer check marks.)
6. Using root explorer enter the TouchWizHome_ZERO folder.
7. Using root explorer change the permissions for TouchWizHome_Zero.apk to chmod 0644 (see screenshot for the root explorer check marks.)
8. Using root explorer change the permissions for the lib folder to chmod 0755 (see the screenshot for the root explorer check marks)
9. Using root explorer enter the lib folder.
10. Using root explorer change the permissions for the arm folder to chmod 0755 (see the screenshot for the root explorer check marks)
11. Using root explorer enter the arm folder.
12. Using root explorer change the permissions for the libdaliapp.so file to chmod 0644 (see the screenshot for the root explorer check marks)
13. Using root explorer change the permissions for the libvsync.so file to chmod 0644 (see the screenshot for the root explorer check marks)
14. Using root explorer back out to /system/priv-app/ again.
15. Using root explorer copy the TouchWizHome factory folder (NOT the new one you just installed! LOL!) to your SDCARD so you can return to stock if you want.
16. Using root explorer DELETE the TouchWizHome factory folder in /system/priv-app/
17. Reboot to recovery.
18. Clear cache and Dalvik cache.
19. Reboot.
20. When you reboot it will ask you for a default Launcher to use. Don't set the default until you're sure this is working. So use the "just once" option to test it.
21. When you enter the new TouchWiz screen you will notice that the "grid" option is greyed out. Change your wallpaper to something else than what it currently is and back again if you wish. This will fix this issue and the grid option will be available.
22. Reboot again and select the new TouchWiz launcher as your default if everything is ok.
23. Profit.

This is literally as detailed as you can get on how to do this. If you follow this you will have a working S6 Launcher on your note 4.

The "Grid" Option is still greyed out.. :'(.. I changed old wallpaper as you said but it's not work

 

[rawintellect]

The "Grid" Option is still greyed out.. :'(.. I changed old wallpaper as you said but it's not work

It worked fine for me and others. As I said this isn't my work and although there haven't been many replies to this thread stating it does work for them I have seen others using it just fine. My advice to you is go back and re-read the instructions carefully. This does work.

 

[leroytorner]

I exactly follow all the steps but the grid option is still greyed out. Works directly in 5x5 mode.

 

[rawintellect]

I exactly follow all the steps but the grid option is still greyed out. Works directly in 5x5 mode.

Switch your wallpaper to something else. Try clearing cache and dalvik cache.

Can anyone else confirm this works? I had absolutely no issue when I did this. It would help if we had more people than just me and one other confirming this works. If not I'll just close the thread.

I made this as detailed as I possibly could and I know this works. But I simply cannot be any more detailed. The only thing that could have happened is you missed a step and without me being there to do it for you or watch you do it I just cannot help you further.

I suppose I could make a flashable zip that does all of this for you but honestly i didn't want to turn this into a project. I just thought my instructions would be enough.

 

[cherylbaker]

Switch your wallpaper to something else. Try clearing cache and dalvik cache.

Can anyone else confirm this works? I had absolutely no issue when I did this. It would help if we had more people than just me and one other confirming this works. If not I'll just close the thread.

I made this as detailed as I possibly could and I know this works. But I simply cannot be any more detailed. The only thing that could have happened is you missed a step and without me being there to do it for you or watch you do it I just cannot help you further.

I suppose I could make a flashable zip that does all of this for you but honestly i didn't want to turn this into a project. I just thought my instructions would be enough.

I just tried this and my grid option is grayed out. I changed wallpaper to a default with no change. Going to try deleting cache and dalvic now. I also did have it crash on me. Bringing me out of 5x5 back into 4x4 cleared touchwiz and it came back to 5x5.
I do not believe i missed a step but going back to re read to make sure

All done and no luck. Grid is grayed out. Changing wallpaper and wiping cache and dalvic again made no difference. I did not see i missed any steps. I did notice that it never asked me to make touchwiz the default. Also sprint id keeps coming up saying it failed. . Not sure what that is

cheryl

 

[rawintellect]

I just tried this and my grid option is grayed out. I changed wallpaper to a default with no change. Going to try deleting cache and dalvic now. I also did have it crash on me. Bringing me out of 5x5 back into 4x4 cleared touchwiz and it came back to 5x5.
I do not believe i missed a step but going back to re read to make sure

All done and no luck. Grid is grayed out. Changing wallpaper and wiping cache and dalvic again made no difference. I did not see i missed any steps. I did notice that it never asked me to make touchwiz the default. Also sprint id keeps coming up saying it failed. . Not sure what that is

cheryl

Try changing the image to something that isn't a default image. Like a downloaded pic. Also if you deleted TouchWizHome and did not RENAME TouchWizHome_ZERO to TouchWizHome then it would definitely ask you which launcher you wanted to make a default as it would no longer see TouchWizHome in /system/priv-app/.

It appears you renamed TouchWizHome_ZERO to TouchWizHome. Don't do this.

Also another thing to check is to make sure you have chmod 0755 as the permissions for the FOLDERS and chmod 0644 for the files within.

I'm just going to make a flashable zip. This is becoming a bigger deal than I intended.

To be clear...if you have a folder named TouchWizHome in system/priv-app you did this wrong. As for your sprint id this has nothing to do with it. This is simply a launcher. No different than installing Nova laucher or any launcher you get from google play.

 

[cherylbaker]

No

Try changing the image to something that isn't a default image. Like a downloaded pic. Also if you deleted TouchWizHome and did not RENAME TouchWizHome_ZERO to TouchWizHome then it would definitely ask you which launcher you wanted to make a default as it would no longer see TouchWizHome in /system/priv-app/.

It appears you renamed TouchWizHome_ZERO to TouchWizHome. Don't do this.

Also another thing to check is to make sure you have chmod 0755 as the permissions for the FOLDERS and chmod 0644 for the files within.

I'm just going to make a flashable zip. This is becoming a bigger deal than I intended.

To be clear...if you have a folder named TouchWizHome in system/priv-app you did this wrong. As for your sprint id this has nothing to do with it. This is simply a launcher. No different than installing Nova laucher or any launcher you get from google play.

Nope i did not rename it. I copied the original to my sd card than deleted it. Nrever touched the new one.



Double checked all permissions and they are as should be.

I changed background to a pic as well as a default with no difference made. Perhaps it is my rom?

Ok changed both home screen and lock scrern and rebooted and grid is now available.. did get both touchwiz has crashed and sprint id crashed though. .
Might have to go back to backup. . Too bad
cheryl

 

[rawintellect]

Nope i did not rename it. I copied the original to my sd card than deleted it. Nrever touched the new one.

View attachment 3478279

Double checked all permissions and they are as should be.

I changed background to a pic as well as a default with no difference made. Perhaps it is my rom?

cheryl

What ROM are you running? And if there was no default launcher (aka TouchWizHome is gone) Android should ask you what would you like to make the default launcher. I've made the zip. I'm backing my phone up and testing it right now.

I would try clearing the default for the launcher and then wiping cache/dalvik in recovery and rebooting. I really am confused how a launcher would play into your sprint id.

I'm wiping my phone and I'm going to flash this zip on a clean system. Then I will post the results.

 

[rawintellect]

It works perfectly. All I did was flash the zip and clear dalvik cache/cache and rebooted. I didn't even have to change the walpaper/lockscreen wallpaper.

 

[cherylbaker]

What ROM are you running? And if there was no default launcher (aka TouchWizHome is gone) Android should ask you what would you like to make the default launcher. I've made the zip. I'm backing my phone up and testing it right now.

I would try clearing the default for the launcher and then wiping cache/dalvik in recovery and rebooting. I really am confused how a launcher would play into your sprint id.

I'm wiping my phone and I'm going to flash this zip on a clean system. Then I will post the results.

When i first boot it comes up and says touch Wiz has stopped and than load my home screen with the 5x5. Only on first boot it seems..
Using alliance rom


cheryl

 

[rawintellect]

When i first boot it comes up and says touch Wiz has stopped and than load my home screen with the 5x5. Only on first boot it seems..
Using alliance rom


cheryl

This is now a flahable zip. restore your backup and download the zip. flash it in recovery. Wipe Cache/Dalvik cache. reboot. I just tested this. It works flawlessly. I didn't even have to change the wallpaper. If you're still having issues it has to be your ROM. Are you running 5.1.1? I did notice that I didn't say this was required. I have since corrected the OP to state this.

reread the updated OP just to be sure.

 

[cherylbaker]

This is now a flahable zip. restore your backup and download the zip. flash it in recovery. Wipe Cache/Dalvik cache. reboot. I just tested this. It works flawlessly. I didn't even have to change the wallpaper. If you're still having issues it has to be your ROM. Are you running 5.1.1? I did notice that I didn't say this was required. I have since corrected the OP to state this.

reread the updated OP just to be sure.

Ah there is the problem. . I am on 5.0.1..

cheryl

 

[Sapphire999]

Any chance to fix "active apps" widget for GN4 N910C? If I place it to touchwiz desktop, its the only icon being below others breaking row level. You can place that widget(gn4 stock original one) to your touchwiz screen and see Tested primarily in 5x5 mode. If fixed, then would be great.

Also would be great to get loop scrolling back, like Samsungs original one was(when scroll to last tab and then scroll again forward, goes to the first one).

Also quick navigation doesn't work. Mean dotted tab number at the bottom doesnr switch dirrectly to choosen tab(page or how its called right) in both home screen and all apps mode.

Huge thanks to OP for a nice work! Standard Samsung's 4x4 is not enough

Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app

 

[rawintellect]

Any chance to fix "active apps" widget for GN4 N910C? If I place it to touchwiz desktop, its the only icon being below others breaking row level. You can place that widget(gn4 stock original one) to your touchwiz screen and see Tested primarily in 5x5 mode. If fixed, then would be great.

Also would be great to get loop scrolling back, like Samsungs original one was(when scroll to last tab and then scroll again forward, goes to the first one).

Also quick navigation doesn't work. Mean dotted tab number at the bottom doesnr switch dirrectly to choosen tab(page or how its called right) in both home screen and all apps mode.

Huge thanks to OP for a nice work! Standard Samsung's 4x4 is not enough

Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app

Unfortunately everything you've mentioned is a result of this being a port of the S6. You should expect some incompatibilities. The dotted tab advances when you click on the next. Again it's a port. It's not going to be perfect.

 

[vivrosh]

Working vary well on hybrid 3.0 with note 5 theme thank you..
And thanks to this guy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3162988

 

[buitruclam]

Working on Rapture 8.2 from @iB4Tis

Sent from my SM-N910T3 using Tapatalk

 

[Txdaredvl]

When i first boot it comes up and says touch Wiz has stopped and than load my home screen with the 5x5. Only on first boot it seems..
Using alliance rom


cheryl

If I'm right. The alliance rom is not up to the OG5 version yet. You will get errors and wouldn't be surprised if it grows worse over time. There is one out there still for the version you are on. I had used it on that rom. Hope that helps of why you had the error on boot up.