[MOD] Remove Soft Keys + All Rotations

[hillmom]

Disclaimer: Razr Forums nor I are responsible for what you do to your phone. Mod at your own risk.


What does this do:
1) Removes the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.

a) No SystemUI.apk force close. So the notification bar still works on stock based ROMs
b) If menu is built into app, it still shows up.

2) Allows screen rotation in all directions

Directions:
1) Download, install and setup LMT Launcher. Don't for get to turn on Autostart! You can also use some options available in the Play Store.
2) Download the appropriate APK for the ROM you are using.
3) Using an app that allows you to acess system files (such as ROM Tool Box, Root Browser or Root Explorer), move the apk to System -> Framework
4) Set permissions on the apk. (see screen shot, that is how you what them to be) Screenshot_2013-02-06-09-03-23[2].jpg
5) rename apk framework-res.apk
6) When it asks you if you want to replace existing framework-res.apk, select yes.
7) Reboot
8) Enjoy!


Download: HERE
I only have 4 in the folder the rest to come.


Thanks:
raziel23x for the easy to use APK Multi-Tool that can decompile and recompile JB APKs without error.
noname81 for the awesome navigation replacement.
serraxer for sharing how to remove navigation bar without SystemUI.apk FC Original Post

If you would like to do this your self, see serraxer's OP. It is not a tutorial, but I will be making on in the next week or so.

UPDATE: 03/04/2013
There are a couple reported bugs.
1) Not able to upload video in the YouTube app. I have yet to test this. I would love to hear if others are having this issue.
2) Occasionally when using the menu button built in the app, it flashes on and off FAST. I have experenced this in one of my apps as well. Using the app button in LMT will bring up the menu.
Sorry it is taking me so long to address these items. I am a mom of 3 young children and they do come first.

[HarleyDude]

Nice job, Congrats, I know you put a lot of time and effort into this

[Batman]

Very well done Hillmom. For somebody who says to not be good with this stuff other than with phones, you ARE good! Almost all of the posting on the Razr M Development sub-forum are yours

[GoCliffGo05]

Nice work HM.

[hillmom]

Thanks guys. It has taken me a few weeks to get here. Lots of research and even more error! Well mostly trying to find a version of apk tools that could work with JB APKs.

[jco23]

thank you so much! finally got scrabble working!!!!!

the only change I would make to the instructions is that when renaming the apk, the system will not allow you to rename it to a file that already has that same name in that folder. I had to rename it in a different folder (one level up), and then copy/replace it in the correct folder.

[hillmom]

thank you so much! finally got scrabble working!!!!!

the only change I would make to the instructions is that when renaming the apk, the system will not allow you to rename it to a file that already has that same name in that folder. I had to rename it in a different folder (one level up), and then copy/replace it in the correct folder.

Glad you got it working and are enjoying the mod! I put it in System->Framework under a slightly different name (usually with what ROM it is for at the front). Both ways work, I'll edit the OP to make that clearer. Thanks :thumbup:

[jco23]

here's my only concern right now, and it's not a huge deal. sometimes, when pressing the menu drop down button, the drop-down menu flashes for only a fraction of a second - thus I cannot make my selection. this mostly happens when I am in in the e-mail app and trying to switch between e-mail accounts.

[hillmom]

here's my only concern right now, and it's not a huge deal. sometimes, when pressing the menu drop down button, the drop-down menu flashes for only a fraction of a second - thus I cannot make my selection. this mostly happens when I am in in the e-mail app and trying to switch between e-mail accounts.

This is with the MOD on what ROM?

[jco23]

yes, with the LMT mod, new framework... stock ROM. this problem did NOT occur prior to the mods