One of the main advantages that Android has is the freedom it gives users and developers to manage with it. So much so, that with a few tips that we are going to show you today you will be able to completely change the look of your device .
Launchers, icons, fonts and others is what I teach today in order to make the newest in Android learn and customize to your liking terminal hands. Rinse the tips show you today are basic , so will not go into root issues or anything fancy. Those who know the root and the world will be familiar with this.
1. Launchers, the pillars of customization
The vast majority of terminals come with Android Market preinstalled launcher that can be specific to Android stock or as in many other cases (unfortunately) modified by the manufacturer to the taste of the company. So modify is virtually impossible unless we resort to root .
For this there are a type of application called “ launchers “. These applications replace the original launcher to give the user freedom to customize what he pleases. We may modify icons (size and appearance), translations, organization and so on.
Personally I always recommend Nova Launcher , in my opinion is one of the least consumed and offer many customizations. Also like the other launchers Play Store, allows you the possibility of completely close the launcher by default to not consume battery.
Requires Android 4.0 and higher
Version: 3.0.2
Size: 4.2M
From here, customization is coming alone. It just takes a little poke Nova Launcher settings to realize that we can leave our smartphone unrecognizable.
There are other very reputable launcher on Play Store and Action Launcher, GO Launcher EX or Launcher 2 That Smart consumer tastes.
2. Change icons to your liking
Change icons is a cinch once you have already installed a launcher. To do this we have to go to the Play Store and look for a package of icons. Free On Android we have already shown a list of packages interesting icons. Moonshine is one of my favorites is free and paid me quite like Nox .
In the case of Nova Launcher, the steps are simple. Let Nova Launcher Settings , click on looks and then Subject icons . Here we choose who we want and voila, the icons have already applied.
If you opt for some other launcher, I do not think it’s very different from Nova, everything is to investigate the application settings.
3. Modifies the font
Change the font is more complicated because without root permissions is virtually impossible. But there launchers like GO Launcher Ex it does offer the ability to change the font type.
To do this, obviously we must first install the launcher, in this case, GO Launcher Ex. I personally do not like because I think it includes too many things that not then hand you use but can that many do you like, they will not have as good reviews for free, right?.
- Download and install GO Launcher EX
- Copy TTF file for the desired source to / sdcard / GOLauncher / fonts
- You go into the preferences menu of GO Launcher EX and access Visual Settings
- You push select font and then Scan Fonts to recognize that we copy.
- select the desired source and ready
As you can see is simple, perhaps it might be more difficult find the TTF of the font you want. But there is nothing that Google can not find. ,)
Requires Android 2.2 and higher
Version: 5.02.1
Size: Varies by device
4. Choose lock screen that best suits you
Another important section and many want change is the lock screen. There are applications that replace the stock lock screen by a different satisfying our needs.
Applications like Cover SlideLock or AcDisplay is one of them. Definitely a great alternative to conventional lock screen because it offers a different and therefore customizable experience. It’s what we wanted, right?.
We’ve talked at length about our apps lock screen, including both applications and widgets. You can check out the article 6 essential apps to the lock screen. In addition, there are other alternatives in the Play Store, everything is find the one that you like
IMPORTANT . Changing the display block does not interfere or have installed an alternate launcher .
5. Make it sound different
The fact change the sounds of the device is something that also gives a fresh look to our Android. Having different shades of calls or simply alert different notification also makes then not recognize our device, that happened to me.
If you have followed our items, you will have seen that we show how to use sounds the current top-end of the market. It’s a good way to start modifying the sounds of our Android.
also able to opt for Zedge , which offers both wallpapers and sounds for your Android. All easy to install, we’ll just set the tone as a call or notification and ready.
Requires Android 2.2 and higher
Version: 4.3.1
Size: Varies with device
6. Faster or slower animations
faster or slower animations, each preferred one thing we are going to explain how to modify them. Both for users who chose an alternative launcher and those who remain close to stock.
With Launcher
The vast majority of the market launchers like allow you to modify . the animation speed in your settings
Without going any further and as we talked about Nova, in this application, within Settings & gt; Appearance . Here we can modify the speed, animation speed and animation you want to appear when you open or close an application.
No Launcher
If there we opt for a launcher, just have to stick to the speed of animations because without root is impossible to change others.
For this we have to access the Developer options and change to “. 5x” if you want it faster or “1.5x” if you want them to be slower. We did an article explaining in detail how Developer options were activated and these parameters were modified article. So do not hesitate to use it if you do not know something.
Change boot animation [ROOT]
As we said at the beginning, speak of basic tips for people starting out in Android or who want to start to dig deeper. But there are people who will read this and have more knowledge, have your device rooted and can do several things.
To them we leave an article Fandroides which explains how to change the bootanimation quickly and easily. Of course, it takes root.
7. A different wallpaper, nothing remains the same
Change wallpaper is the simplest level of customization point we can find after ordering icons . As simple as going to the image you want, press the button menu either on the top or inside of the pendant and click on Set as wallpaper ( the launcher if you have it installed).
If you are of those who do not find “the wallpaper so cool to have my friend” is because maybe you do not may know certain applications especially dedicated to wallpapers. Applications like Zedge or Wallbase you provide a catalog of huge images and for any taste. I really love the most and then I do not know where to put.
As you can see, with these simple tips and we can give a touch renovated our Android. So, if you were bored with the same icons and wallpapers, you can modify to make your device unique.
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