Before Android 7.0 Nougat was launched, one of the most popular modules for the Xposed Framework was Amplify. Amplify, to put it short, is an Xposed Module which allows users to take full control of wakelocks and alarms on your Android device. Since it’s able to control some of the worst system wakelocks, like NlpWakelock and NlpCollectorWakeLock, Amplify has been shown to significantly improve battery life. It, along with GravityBox, was one of the most sorely missed features when users upgraded to Android Nougat and left behind Xposed. Now that the Xposed Framework has been updated with full Android Nougat (7.0/7.1) support, though, Amplify has now followed suit and is compatible with the latest version of Xposed.

The tool, which is developed by XDA Senior Member cryptyk, has received a major version bump to 4.0.0, since it brings two key changes. First of all, it has now received official support for Android Nougat, meaning that 7.0/7.1 Xposed users can now take advantage of Amplify to optimize the battery performance of their phone. Also, SELinux support for wakelocks, services, and alarms is also present with this update. The developer says that support for Lollipop and Marshmallow is not being dropped as the app is meant to work for everyone, meaning that those still on older Android releases should not fear for their device being dropped with this release.

If you are using Lollipop, Marshmallow, or Nougat, you should head over to the official XDA forum thread to download the latest version and find out what wakelocks, alarms, and services you might want to block. The developer is also active on that thread, so be sure to stick around! Be mindful that you will obviously,need the latest version of the Xposed Framework and the Xposed Installer in order to use Amplify on your device. We have a tutorial on how to install Xposed available on our YouTube channel.

Also, this is the first official Nougat release, and it could indeed come with bugs. However, these issues will be ironed out with time. This was one of the most widely used Xposed modules back in the day, so we’re glad to see it come back in full force.

Amplify Battery Extender -Root (Free⁺, Google Play) →

It seems like it was only yesterday we saw Xposed v88 for Android Nougat’s first release. It was followed by Xposed v88.1, a proper launch that brought fixes to heavily skinned versions of Android like Xiaomi’s MIUI. This week marks the debut of a new Xposed release, Xposed v89, which features bug fixes, improvements, and news of support for Android Oreo.

According to XDA Senior Recognised Developer rovo89, the developer of Xposed, the work for the Android Oreo-compatible version of Xposed is already 95 percent done. Difficult-to-debug crashes in Xposed for Nougat forced him to push back development, he says, but the good news is that many of Xposed v89’s fixes will make their way into Xposed for Oreo, as it’s largely a port of the Nougat version. What’s more, rovo89 states that basic Xposed for Oreo functionality is already working on Genymotion, an Android emulator, and that the remaining five percent of the work involves code that’s more difficult to port.

Xposed v89 is available for Android 5.0 to Android 7.1 and brings fixes for application crashes, one of which appears to be a bug in AOSP rather than with Xposed itself. (It’s been reported to Google, rovo89 says.) It also includes a change in Xposed’s process permissions, which should help on ROMs which reset app directory permissions on each reboot.

You can check out rovo89’s forum post below announcing the release of Xposed v89, and you can download it from the Xposed thread here.

If you’ve ever mistakenly downloaded an application you didn’t trust with your data, you might have stumbled upon XPrivacy. It’s an Xposed module that protects your privacy by feeding applications fake data or no data at all, or by restricting applications from accessing data categories such as contacts and location. It doesn’t revoke or block applications’ permissions (with the exception of internet and storage access), so most apps don’t misbehave or crash when they’re denied access. And it shows handy icons when applications request permissions, connect to the internet, or attempt to access sensitive data. But XPrivacy’s only compatible with Android versions 4.0.3 – 6.0.1, and it hasn’t been updated in six months. That’s why XDA Recognized Developer M66B released XPrivacyLua, a spiritual successor to XPrivacy that’s written in Lua and compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and newer. It’s currently in alpha, but already available from the Xposed Module Repository and Github. As long as you’ve installed the Xposed framework, you’re good to give a test drive.

M66B’s focusing on fixing bugs for now, but says that future versions of XPrivacyLua might let you add your own restrictions and definitions. Here’s hoping.

With the Android Oreo update, Google continues to polish the Android experience for all users. The update notably brings picture-in-picture mode support from Android TV, the Autofill Framework which replaces the need for password managers’ laggy accessibility services, and notification channels for more fine-grained control over your notifications. In addition to these changes, some previously root-only tweaks such as theming your device no longer require root, so there are less reasons to root your phone. Still, for those of you who do root your devices, you now have another tool at your disposal: access to the Xposed Framework for Android Oreo (8.0/8.1).

Back in October, XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89 released an update to the Xposed Framework which brought support for Android Nougat (7.0/7.1) devices. At that point, Android Nougat was well over a year old, and Android 8.0 Oreo was also recently released. Thus, while many users owning devices with Android Nougat were ecstatic about the release, others felt the update was a bit late since they had already moved on to Oreo.

But after teasing the release last month, the Xposed Framework has now caught up to the latest Android release. This means that any newly released Android Oreo devices such as the Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL, the Sony Xperia XZ1 series, or the Huawei Mate 10 series can finally try out Xposed. Plus, devices upgrading to Android Oreo (either officially or unofficially) can also now try out the venerated Xposed Framework and its many modules.

Install Xposed Framework for Android Oreo

Since this is the very first release of Xposed for Oreo devices, rovo89 is treating this release as a beta. That means it could be buggy, things could crash, certain modules may not work, or other issues could arise. He says that it has been stable enough for him on his daily driver (the Google Pixel), and other developers such as XDA Recognized Contributor / Developer wanam have tested it as well, but your mileage may vary. Fortunately, since a prerequisite to installing the Xposed Framework is rooting your device, that means you should be able to make a backup before installing. If you need to uninstall, please use xposed-uninstaller-20180108-*.zip as it cleans up some additional files.

Furthermore, rovo89 says that he’s aware of a few app crashes happening from time to time, though he claims this hasn’t impaired his user experience and an updated beta will address the issue once the root cause is found. For now, rovo89 also requests that you only report reproducible bugs (i.e. consistent app crashes or bootloops triggered by certain applications or actions), given that random crash occurrences are harder to capture and narrow down.

The installation process is simple, as always. All you have to do is install the Xposed Installer that is attached to rovo89’s forum thread. You will also need to flash the latest framework zip onto your device. The framework zip can be installed by flashing it through a custom recovery such as TWRP. Users running Android 8.0 Oreo will need to install the SDK 26 framework, while users running Android 8.1 will need the SDK 27 framework. The source code for the updated framework will be published once it’s cleaned up and Xposed for Oreo leaves its beta stage.

Download Xposed Installer v3.1.4 (See Attachment)

Download Xposed Framework Installer ZIP for Android 8.0 Oreo

Download Xposed Framework Installer ZIP for Android 8.1 Oreo

Conclusion

Android Oreo is still a fairly new release, so it’s great to see that the Xposed Framework already supports it. Some of the most popular Xposed Modules, such as the battery saving module called Amplify and the Swiss Army Knife of customization modules called GravityBox, were quickly updated to support Xposed for Android Nougat.

Amplify Xposed Module

GravityBox Xposed Module

With the release of the Xposed Framework for Android Oreo, we expect modules such as these to be updated with support for the latest framework, as some modules might need adjustments.  For example, rovo89 states some modules might face challenges given they can no longer use XSharedPreferences in the system_server process. However, module developers should be able to find workarounds — in this case, modules could load their preferences in initZygote(). And hopefully, with every modern Android release now supported by Xposed, we hope to see more module development in the near future.

Do you want to support the Xposed Framework project? If so, then consider donating to rovo89 to support the work that he does.

Donate to rovo89

Looking to download Xposed Modules? We recommend following our Xposed Framework Module subforum or downloading the XDA Labs app and browsing our collection of Xposed Modules.

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Keep in mind that many modules may not work currently, so be prepared to wait until your favorite modules are updated. We will be following the progress of existing modules and release of any particularly interesting new ones, so be sure to follow the Portal too if you are itching to try out new Xposed Modules.

It may have taken XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89 a while to get Xposed Framework working on Android Nougat, but that wasn’t the case with Android Oreo. Three months after Xposed was released for Nougat, the first beta version of the framework for Android 8.0 and Android 8.1 Oreo was released. Today, the Xposed Installer—the Xposed Framework’s frontend installation and management tool—has been updated to version 3.15.

As we see with virtually every beta release, there’s always something to work on and this initial release of Xposed Framework for Android Oreo is no different. With the Xposed Installer bump up to 3.15 we have a couple of small changes paired with a couple of more important ones. Here’s the full change-log:

Xposed Installer v3.15 Change-log

• Fixed a crash in download list search on Oreo.
• Fixed a crash when sending log on Oreo.
• “Optimize apps now” menu item, will trigger cmd package bg-dexopt-job. It’s available since Oreo and will start the job that usually runs once per night if the device is charging. If you feel degraded performance after installing Xposed, it might be because all apps are running purely on JIT and interpreter. That’s because Xposed needs additional information to identify methods it has to invalidate, and that information will be determined during the next compilation. If you want that to happen now, use this new feature. It took about 20 minutes on my Pixel. For more background, see here.
• Detection if Verified Boot (dm-verity) is active. If yes, any changes to the system partition will be detected and you’ll end up in a boot loop. The detection might not be 100% perfect yet, so if you notice false positives or negatives, please report a bug along with the output of adb shell getprop.

Xposed Framework v90-beta2

rovo89 has also published v90-beta2 and uninstaller 20180117, and you can find these available via the Xposed Installer and the Xposed website. These support (un)installing Xposed via TWRP on the Google Pixel and probably other “system root image” devices, which rovo89 describes as devices where the system partition is mounted as the root directory and /system is actually just a subdirectory. Lastly, the previous uninstaller had a typo, which probably led to boot loops on all devices so be sure to always use the latest uninstaller!

It took a long time for the Xposed framework to be updated with support for Android Nougat, but after an immense amount of work, XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89 accomplished the feat in October. Thankfully, it took significantly less time to bring Xposed to Android Oreo. Popular Xposed modules are already starting to receive Android Oreo compatibility updates, including GravityBox from XDA Recognized Contributor C3C076.

GravityBox was updated with Android Nougat support in October, but it didn’t get an update for Oreo. That changed today with the debut of GravityBox 8.0.0-beta1, the initial release for Android Oreo. The module’s been developed and tested on the Nexus 5X running stock Android 8.0 and 8.1 Oreo.

For those new to GravityBox, here’s a quick explanation: It’s an open-source module for the Xposed framework, and it’s packed full of features such as tweaks for the lockscreen, display, phone app, status bar, navigation bar, and power menu, as well as quick settings tile management, notification controls, fingerprint shortcuts, and much more. To put it simply, it’s a playground of utilities for rooted users running close-to-stock Android ROMs with the Xposed framework installed.

It’s traditionally been popular with rooted stock Android users, as it allows them to get features typically only found on custom ROMs without having to go through the hassle of installing said ROMs. The flip side, of course, is that GravityBox isn’t designed with custom ROMs in mind, and that it’s explicitly incompatible with custom UI skins such as TouchWiz, Sense, MIUI, and others.

For stock Android users, though, it’s a boon. Android Oreo support means that folks with phones like the Google Pixel 2 can now use it. Also, users on near-stock ROMs such as the OnePlus 3/3T/5/5T, the Essential Phone, a Nokia phone, the Sony Xperia Xz1 series, or a Project Treble-compatible ROM can also take advantage of the customization that GravityBox has to offer. Hit up the forum thread linked below for full details on this release.

It’s a common complaint of OnePlus phones that the alert slider, while a major time saver, is configured in a way that isn’t terribly useful for most users. It wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the fact that there isn’t an easy way to customize it in Oxygen OS — putting the phones in silent mode (with vibration disabled) can be an annoying undertaking. The built-in options are fairly lackluster and don’t leave much room for tinkering, and while third-party developers came up with ways to modify the alert slider’s behavior in older versions of Oxygen OS with root access, those methods no longer work as a result of the changes OnePlus made when it merged Oxygen OS with the China-only Hydrogen OS. But thanks to the Xposed framework and a new module from XDA Member Seveilith, it’s possible to customize OnePlus devices’ alert sliders once again.

There aren’t a lot of options for configuring the alert slider on the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T.

Enter Seveilith’s Oxygen Slider for the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T running OxygenOS 4.7.6 Nougat stable, which also works on the latest OxygenOS Open Beta for the OnePlus 5 with the newly released Xposed for Android Oreo. It has a huge list of options to choose from — you can program the alert slider to launch an application or switch toggle Wi-Fi, or even take a screenshot.

Here’s a sampling of what you can do:

• Total Silence (AOSP)
• Silent
• Do Not Disturb
• Gaming Do Not Disturb
• Silent (Vibrate)
• Ring
• Reading mode [on/off]
• Night mode [auto/custom/on/off]
• Caffeine [from LOS/CM]
• Launch application
• Flashlight
• Camera
• Take screenshot
• Wi-Fi [on/off]
• Hotspot [on/off]
• Wi-Fi [on/off]
• Bluetooth [on/off]
• Power saver [on/off]
• Do nothing

And if that weren’t enough, it’s also packed with a few extra features that modify some of OxygenOS’s other default behaviors:

• Show a Zen Toast (from Marshmallow) on slider changes.
• Disable volume dialogue peeking on slider changes.
• Hide the zen footer in the volume dialogue.
• Override the zen footer’s settings shortcut with Oxygen Slider.

Customizing the OnePlus alert slider using Oxygen Slider

Prerequisites

This Xposed module only works on OxygenOS. It isn’t compatible with any custom ROM for the OnePlus 5 and 5T. It might also work on the OnePlus 3 and 3T, but hasn’t been tested. Several readers are confirming that it also works on the OnePlus 3 and 3T!

Part 1 – Installing Xposed

This part is pretty simple, and we suggest referring back to the Xposed for Android Oreo announcement post for details. You’ll need to unlock your bootloader (which will wipe your device), then flash the Xposed for Android Oreo ZIP file.

Part 2 – Installing, enabling, and configuring the Xposed module

This is the easy part. First, follow the link below to visit the Google Play Store page for the Xposed module.

Oxygen Slider (Free, Google Play) →

Once you’ve installed it, navigate to the Xposed app, enable the newly added Oxygen Slider module and reboot your device. When it starts up again, the module will be enabled and you can start configuring it!

Part 3 – Customizing the OnePlus alert slider with Oxygen Slider

The app adds a lot of customization options for the OnePlus alert slider. If the module is loaded correctly, you should see what’s in the screenshot below.

If you see this, you’re on the right track.

Take a look at all of the options in the screenshots below. As you can see, there’s a lot you can do. (Note that you’ll have to reboot your phone in order for any changes you make to the alert slider to take effect.)

Why do I need an Xposed module to customize the OnePlus alert slider?

Previously, root access was used to intercept input from the alert slider, but due to Oxygen OS framework changes, root access alone isn’t enough anymore. Xposed changes how apps and software interface with the device’s hardware on a lower level than root, modifying how applications and other software compile and run. The Oxygen Slider module makes use of those capabilities to intercept alert slider changes in the system framework.

Android P Developer Preview 1 was released on March 7 for the Google Pixel/XL and the Google Pixel 2/XL. The new Android version brings plenty of new features, including support for display cutouts (notch), improvements to messaging, privacy improvements, a multi-camera API, and more. We have thoroughly explored all the new UI changes in the Developer Preview, which include changes to the notifications drawer, quick settings, colored icons in the Settings app, and much more.

Opinion is divided on whether the new UI changes (which continue the trend towards a brighter UI with more use of white that was started in Android Oreo) are an improvement over Android Oreo’s UI. Some users think that the changes are a regression, while others think differently. The debate becomes more polarizing when considering the fact that there is no way to install a dark theme without root on Android P, because Google has blocked third-party overlays from being installed.

On the other hand, there is a sizable segment of users that want to use Android P features on their Android Oreo device. These users are interested in trying out the new position of the clock (on the left side of the status bar), the new colored icons in the Settings app, and the new transition animations.

Now, they can try out these features without having to flash the Developer Preview or without even having a Pixel device. XDA Senior Member paphonb has released Android P-ify, a new Xposed Module that brings Android P features to Android Oreo devices. The features of the module are:

• A new Quick Settings design (the module does not replicate the circular Quick Settings of Android P)
• Clock on the left side of the status bar
• Force SystemUI dark theme when using static wallpapers (Android 8.1 only)
• New rounded search bar and colored icons in the Settings app
• A toggle for all of the above features
• New app transitions

Users can install the Android P-ify module by downloading the APK and installing it like any other Xposed module.

The known issues of the Xposed module are that it supports only Android Oreo for now. In addition, the module is currently not working on Android 8.0, and the developer mentions support for the Android version will be added soon.

The developer also notes that the module may not work in heavily modified ROMs such as Samsung Experience, LG UX, and OxygenOS, and issues on these ROMs may not be fixed. Finally, the status of the project has been categorized as alpha. Interested users are advised to keep in mind that the module works only on Android 8.1 currently.

Magisk and Xposed are two of the most popular Android modding tools. Xposed has been around for several years, but Magisk is a relative newcomer. Both of these tools aim to make it easy for users to mod their devices. They have a few similarities and a couple of big differences. Learn about both tools and you can decide which is best for you.

System vs Systemless

Magisk is very popular for its “systemless” approach to Android modification. Instead of modifying the system files, Magisk uses the boot partition and leaves the system untouched. When a system file is requested by the OS the “virtual” file is overlayed in its place. But the system file is still present and unharmed, which is important if you want to receive OTA updates and use apps that are protected by Google SafetyNet.

Xposed, on the other hand, modifies the system as soon as it’s installed. Altering the system files will break apps that hide behind Google’s SafetyNet system. You can’t use Google Pay, Netflix, or even Pokemon GO. Any app that is paranoid about root access can hide behind SafetyNet. Here’s where things get a little complicated. You can actually install Xposed as a Magisk module.

Modules

The core functionality of Xposed is to be a framework that allows the installation of “modules.” These are custom mods that can do a wide variety of really cool things. The great thing about Xposed is the huge library of modules to choose from. When you install the framework you’ll get an app with a repository full of modules. Installing a mod is as simple as installing an app, but it usually requires a reboot.

Magisk also includes modules, but the selection is not nearly as vast. The Manager app also allows you to install a variety of mods from the repository. One of the most popular mods is actually root access. Xposed is also available as a Magisk module and it can even be systemless. That means you can use Magisk and Xposed together to pass the SafetyNet test.

Root Tools

Root is obviously important when you’re talking about doing serious modding to Android. Magisk can be used to get systemless root access. Xposed requires root access before it can work. So Magisk is more of an all-in-one tool, while Xposed requires some extra work before you can get it up and running. The two have some similarities, but in the end, they are actually quite different. Magisk is installing things on top, while Xposed straight up changes things. Some people find that extra layer to be a hassle, but it’s necessary to get around SafetyNet. Both tools serve a valuable purpose.

AppLockers are a great way to prevent people from getting into apps on your phone. Maybe your banking app doesn’t use any security or you have some sensitive photos in the gallery. Whatever the case may be, sometimes it’s nice to lock an app. Traditional AppLockers use a polling service to detect running processes. This can really drain the battery. MaxLock is a Xposed Module AppLocker that doesn’t affect performance. It uses an event-driven method to detect app launches and throw up the lock.

The latest version of MaxLock supports Android Nougat and Oreo. MaxLock also has a non-root method, but the Xposed Framework method is much more powerful. You can choose the type of password to use, including the fingerprint scanner on Android Marshmallow. Download version 7.0+ for Nougat and Oreo support.

MaxLock - Xposed app locker (Free⁺, Google Play) →

Xposed is not the hot and fresh new mod in the Android world it used to be, but a lot of users still love it. The Xposed Framework opens up your phone to a huge selection of customizations. The repository for Xposed modules is much larger than Magisk, which is a popular alternative. If you’re getting started or need some fresh mods, we’ve got a great list for you.

Note: Be sure to check which version of Android and Xposed these modules require. They don’t all work for the same versions.

1. Amplify Battery

Battery life is something you can really improve with Xposed modules. Amplify is a mod that instantly gives you more juice. By default, it will make a difference, but you can enjoy more improvements if you adjust the settings. The mod allows you to easily see what is causing battery drain. It will show you which things are safe to limit so you don’t accidentally break something. Amplify requires a paid “pro” version to unlock some features.

2. BootManager

Every time you boot up your phone a bunch of apps launch in the background. Android is built to manage background apps and you usually shouldn’t kill them. However, BootManager is a mod that can stop apps from launching at startup. If you have some especially performance intensive apps that open at startup you can use this app to stop them

3. CrappaLinks

CrappaLinks is a very popular mod that improves the experience of launching default apps with links. Sometimes an app will open a YouTube link in a browser window instead of the YouTube app. This can be very annoying. CrappaLinks fixes this problem and it doesn’t take many configurations.

4. Flat Style Colored Bars

In most apps, the status bar will be a slightly darker shade than the main app color. Most apps also keep the navigation bar plain black or white. Flat Style Colored Bars is a mod that allows you to customize this look. You can make the status bar match the same color of the app, so it’s a more flat color scheme. It also allows you to make the nav bar match the app colors. Apps are much more immersive when the entire UI matches.

5. GravityBox

Gravity Box is an essential Xposed module. It’s a combination of many different tools. You can tweak the lock screen, status bar, nav bar, display, power menu, and so much more. If you only download one module from this list, make it Gravity Box. You’ll find a plethora of great customization options for just about everything.

6. Greenify

Greenify is a popular app even for non-rooted users, but as an Xposed module, it can do a lot more. Greenify allows you to “hibernate” apps when the phone is locked. Apps that you don’t use often or don’t need to be constantly awake can be put to sleep. This saves battery life when your phone isn’t being used. Greenify will help you choose the apps that are using the most resources in the background. It’s an excellent tool even if you don’t have Xposed.

7. NeverSleep

NeverSleep allows certain apps to prevent the display from sleeping. Instead of adjusting the screen lock time for the entire system, you can adjust it on an app-by-app basis. You might find this useful for a reading app or a cookbook app. It’s a simple tool but it can be very useful.

8. PinNotif

Some people like to use notifications as reminders to do something later. The only flaw in this system is when you accidentally remove the notification. PinNotif allows you to pin any notification. Simply long-press the notification to pin it and long-press it again to unpin. Then you can swipe it away when you’re done with it.

9. Xblast Tools

Xblast is similar to Gravity Box in that it includes a bunch of different tools. This includes tweaks to the status bar and nav bar, volume buttons, multi-tasking, and much more. The customization options are nearly limitless. It’s a great suite of options for anyone interested in doing a wide array of tweaks.

10. XUIMod

As the name implies, XUI is all about the system UI. The module includes tweaks for the clock, battery, animations, lock screen, notifications, and more. Even little things like the AM/PM on the clock can be changed.  If you notice little details like that, this is a great mod for just slightly tweaking little things and changing the overall look.

Xposed is one of the most popular root apps over here at XDA. As you already know, it needs root access to modify the system because it replaces app-process and ART runtime. This is something that holds back some people from using Xposed. From now on, you can run some Xposed Modules without root using XDA Junior Member weishu’s app VirtualXposed.

The application makes all apps run inside VirtualApp and then hooks the process to Xposed using Epic. Both of the libraries are open-source and available on GitHub. Thanks to XDA Senior Member akhilkedia94 for explaining how the app works. You can install VirtualXposed as a standard APK. No rooting, no flashing, no hassle.

You can see an original thread below for more information.

There are many ad-blocking apps and Xposed Modules for Android devices. Some of them block ads by running a VPN service, others via host files. MinMinGuard is one of the most popular ones. It removes ads by blocking certain APIs, names, and URLs of ad providers. The most popular feature of an app is that it also removes blank space left by those removed ads. None of the other ad-blocking apps can do that. You can also toggle ad blocking per-app so you can leave ads as they are in certain applications.

Module’s maintainer, Senior Member at XDA Forums, FatMinMin hasn’t updated the app since November of 2016. Just now, he released version 2.0.1. It includes several bug fixes. Here is the official changelog:

• Fix crashing when saving the settings
• Fix unstable UI when switching between the tabs
• Fix Xposed no enabled message not shown problem
• Only hook into apps when enabled

Some members on the forum reported that new version is unstable, so keep that in mind. But, you can also participate in improving an app by providing feedback in the thread below.

MinMinGuard thread at XDA Forums

Xposed v88 from XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89 just released the other day after a year-long wait. The new Xposed Manager already has 98k+ downloads, showing that there’s still a massive audience willing to support Xposed. As many have found out, sometimes the first release can contain some bugs. That’s why, after a lot of feedback, rovo89 has just released version v88.1 of the framework to fix some of the issues users were having.

With the new update, rovo89 claims improvements for users of Samsung devices while also potentially fixing bootloops and slowdowns on other devices. He also believes he may have fixed MIUI incompatibility, though he has not yet tested that. He states that there are other bugs which he has acknowledged and is working on fixing, so expect to see a new version be released in the near future.

Most of the issues that users may be facing are related to the modules they are installing, as many modules have not yet been updated to fully support Xposed for Android Nougat. The developer behind the popular battery-saving module known as Amplify, for instance, is soliciting users to help test a version that works with the Nougat update.

If you do face an issue with Xposed that you believe is not due to a particular module but rather the Framework itself, then rovo89 suggests you learn the proper way to submit a bug report. Rather than posting a comment in a pages-long discussion thread, Rovo89 requests that you use the GitHub page to report bugs and stresses the need for supplying full device logs when reporting an issue. Most XDA forum threads are too hectic for proper bug reporting, but rovo89 nonetheless thanks users for supporting his project.

Hopefully as the days continue, more module developers can update their modules to better support official Xposed for Android 7.0/7.1 devices.

Ever since we announced the arrival of official Xposed Framework for Nougat earlier this week, many members of the XDA community have been wondering which modules they should try out. Today, we would like to mention one such module that has just recently been updated with Xposed for Android Nougat support: “Lock Screen Widgets.”

Lock Screen Widgets, as the name indicates, is an Xposed Module that allows you to add widgets to your lock screen. XDA Member SergioSanchezR, the developer responsible for Lock Screen Widgets, bundled the application with certain standard lock screen modifications, and some”bonus” modifications as well.

The standard modifications

Among the standard modifications are mods to change the top padding for the notifications displayed on the lock screen, hide the date and/or clock, hide the status bar, and hide the “upcoming alarms” list.

In addition, one can add any number of widgets to the lock screen. These widgets are the same widgets that can be added to your home screen launcher, though take note that your lock screen has much less room to work with. Each widget has their own horizontal space and all the widgets are tiled vertically right above the clock on the lock screen.

Once you’ve added a widget, there are a few options for each individual widget you can peruse. For instance, you can make the widget a clickable instance, edit and change the sizes, and change the gravity, and change the padding as well.

The “bonus” modifications

One can utilize the mods in this section to change the background color of notifications, hide the bottom bar off of the lock screen altogether, and set a custom value for the container’s gravity—moving it to either the top or the very bottom.

Get Lock Screen Widgets Xposed Module

The app can be a bit overwhelming at first glance given how many options there are, however the community has put together some tutorials (such as a tutorial for Zooper Widgets, a tutorial to add two widgets per row, and a tutorial to activate scrolling of the widget list) over on our forums. You might not want to miss them.

We confirmed that this module works on the official Xposed for Android Nougat ourselves. Specifically, we tested it on the OnePlus 5 running OxygenOS.

How has your experience with Xposed’s modules’ enhancements been in the past? Let us know how you feel about “Lock Screen Widgets” as well!

Just a few days back, XDA Senior Recognized Developer rovo89 released an official update to his Xposed Framework—bringing compatibility to Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat. Since then, many developers have shown renewed interest in updating their Xposed Modules. While we were covering the open-source, fully themeable Frost for Facebook application the other day we realized that Facebook’s other half—the Messenger application—had very little third-party support. Hence, we decided to turn to Xposed for some Facebook Messenger add-ons and we found that X Messenger Privacy has recently been updated. It’s a Module for the privacy-conscious among us, and it offers a plethora of options to safeguard your use of the app.

X Messenger Privacy lets one activate certain essential privacy features in Facebook Messenger. Due to the fact that there’s a Premium version of the application available, our overview of the app will be split into two parts—Basic and Premium features.

Basics Features of X Messenger Privacy for Facebook Messenger

X Messenger Privacy can block the ‘typing’ three-dot indicator and the “Invite to Messenger” button as well as the banner when inside conversation windows. In addition, the module removes the small “Like” button from both the chat interface and the notifications. That’s not all, the module removes the “Wave” banner from the “Activate” tab to prevent accidental presses as well.

Premium Features of X Messenger Privacy

Moving on to the more “premium” features which can be activated once purchasing the premium add-on ($2.99 on the Play Store) for the app, the module has the ability to block the “seen” flag from under the messages for others. In order to then flag a message as “seen,” one can double tap on a specific message bubble.

And that’s not where the list of features ends. One can inspect the list of “Active” members and find all friends of theirs online—including those who have manually set their appearance to “offline.” One can hide audio and video can buttons and hide their call status altogether (by disabling VoIP) as well.

Conclusion

Coupled with Frost for Facebook, we believe your Facebook experience on Android can be further enhanced with X Messenger Privacy. Whether or not you want to shell out cash for the premium version is up to you, but the free version itself adds some basic privacy features that the Facebook Messenger application should have had from the beginning.

From hiding one’s activity and status on Messenger to revealing other users’ activity regardless of their set status, X Messenger Privacy is a great example of the kind of hackery one can do with a Xposed Module.

GravityBox is the pinnacle of what defines Xposed on Android. With tweaks for everything imaginable, it’s hard not to be drawn to it. If you’ve ever used a Resurrection Remix ROM, it’s similar in its potential, but in a modular form which can be installed or uninstalled at will.  The options available to the user are near endless with likely over 100 options in total, and now it’s been released for Xposed v88, or Xposed for Android Nougat. To get an idea of some of its features, look below, or browse through the photo gallery!

Lockscreen Tweaks in GravityBox

This is exactly what the name suggests, just lots and lots of changes you can make to your lock screen. These include lock screen rotation, custom shortcuts, quick unlock and more.

Status Bar Tweaks in GravityBox

One of the largest sections of the module, you can customise QuickSettings, status bar colors, battery settings, notifications, clock, progress bars and more here. If you wish to enable a data traffic monitor, you can also do that here.

Navigation Bar Tweaks in GravityBox

With the options available to tweak your navbar, you won’t feel let down. Being able to swap keys, customise existing ones and even adding a custom fade away, there’s something here for everyone.

Pie Controls in GravityBox

Everyone’s favourite Paranoid Android feature is back, available to use in other Android Nougat based ROMs! Swiping in from any side you define, you can access some device information and the back, home and multitasking buttons. No need to enable on screen buttons at all!

Miscellaneous Tweaks in GravityBox

In the other primary section there are a lot of features to play around with. With charging sounds, LED controls, screen recording, smart radio, button backlight volume key controls and a whole lot more, you’ll never be stuck for choice.

You can find the module on our forums, or simply click the button below. As mentioned you’ll need Xposed, but many would deem the hassle of installing Xposed worth it just to get access to  GravityBox.

We recently covered the much anticipated Xposed V88 release for Android Nougat, followed by the quick release of V88.1 for bug fixes and optimisation, including a mention for possible MIUI optimisation. Now thanks to XDA Senior Member Psy_Man, the MIUI problems have been fixed and Xposed functions properly on MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat now in an unofficial Xposed release!

Xposed has a history of not working on MIUI and requiring separate, community-made flashable zip files to function. It works on MIUI 7.9.21+ deodexed ROMs!

This just highlights the work that has to go into making Xposed functional on Android devices. Even when Xposed works, there are still so many variants of Android that the developer needs to account for. The developer behind the port has tested it on the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 running MIUI 9 based on Android Nougat. To install it, simply flash the zip like any other version of Android to use it.

Depending on if you are on Android 7.0 or Android 7.1, you will need to download a different zip file. This is likely because of the changes between Android versions and the changes that had to be made to let Xposed work with MIUI in the first place. The Xposed installer apk is also linked, as it is used also for managing installed modules.

Of course, MIUI will have a limited range of UI mods which actually work, due to the heavily changed interface. A lot of the features of GravityBox may not work for example, and Xposed even specifically mentions not to use it on anything but AOSP. There are also still some incompatibilities with devices and the port it seems, but still, you should try it and see if it works! There’s a huge amount of modules out there, and if you get the unofficial Xposed working that’s a lot of potential fun to be had.

Here at XDA, we’ve shown you how to unlock hidden functionality within applications on numerous occasions, such as with Facebook Messenger internals or Google Allo secret features. Today we’re here to share how to access more hidden features— including Twitter’s upcoming “Tweetstorm” feature! A tweetstorm is a series of tweets posted in rapid succession by the same user. Rather than planning how to separate your thoughts into different tweets, you can just post a very long tweet and the Twitter application will split the message and link them together in one thread for you. What’s more, you can also send 280 character Tweets! 280 character tweets are exactly as they sound, simply giving you the ability to send a twice as long message at one time, and no, the tweet doesn’t split into two messages!

For tweetstorms, this makes things easier for the end user and allows you to write as long of a message as you want, having them all linked together and easily read. Last month, Twitter began quietly testing this feature internally. But by using an Xposed Module, you too can enable tweetstorm functionality and 280 character tweets on your Android device!

Notice the new button in the bottom right-hand corner when posting a tweet. Tapping this allows one to add additional tweets to the tweetstorm. Once you’re done, just tap “tweet all” and Twitter will take care of the rest for you.

Before we get to installing this module, you’ll need a brief explanation of what Xposed is. The Xposed Framework is a modification to your Android device that allows applications called “modules” to inject their own code before, during, or in place of code in existing applications. In this case, the Xposed Module we will be installing—aptly called Tweeks—injects the code necessary to enable tweetstorms into the Twitter app itself.

Thanks to the recent release of Xposed Framework for Android Nougat, you can use Tweeks on any device that is running a version of Android before Android 8.0 Oreo.

Enable Tweetstorms and 280 Character Tweets on Android with Tweeks Xposed Module

This is a very simple addition but one that many users of Twitter may like. To use it, you’ll have to first install the Xposed Framework onto your device. We have a video tutorial up on that for you to follow.

Then, download the Tweeks Xposed Framework from below. In the Xposed Installer app, enable the module and then reboot your device. The only requirement is that you must be running one of the following versions of the Twitter app:

• Twitter 7.17.0
• Twitter 7.18.0-beta.685
• Twitter 7.19.0-alpha.612

Select any of the above you want to download!

We doubt anything will happen to your account if you unlock this feature, but keep in mind that you are using unreleased features on a public social media platform. If you are willing to risk that, check it out down below!

Before Android 7.0 Nougat was launched, one of the most popular modules for the Xposed Framework was Amplify. Amplify, to put it short, is an Xposed Module which allows users to take full control of wakelocks and alarms on your Android device. Since it’s able to control some of the worst system wakelocks, like NlpWakelock and NlpCollectorWakeLock, Amplify has been shown to significantly improve battery life. It, along with GravityBox, was one of the most sorely missed features when users upgraded to Android Nougat and left behind Xposed. Now that the Xposed Framework has been updated with full Android Nougat (7.0/7.1) support, though, Amplify has now followed suit and is compatible with the latest version of Xposed.

The tool, which is developed by XDA Senior Member cryptyk, has received a major version bump to 4.0.0, since it brings two key changes. First of all, it has now received official support for Android Nougat, meaning that 7.0/7.1 Xposed users can now take advantage of Amplify to optimize the battery performance of their phone. Also, SELinux support for wakelocks, services, and alarms is also present with this update. The developer says that support for Lollipop and Marshmallow is not being dropped as the app is meant to work for everyone, meaning that those still on older Android releases should not fear for their device being dropped with this release.

If you are using Lollipop, Marshmallow, or Nougat, you should head over to the official XDA forum thread to download the latest version and find out what wakelocks, alarms, and services you might want to block. The developer is also active on that thread, so be sure to stick around! Be mindful that you will obviously,need the latest version of the Xposed Framework and the Xposed Installer in order to use Amplify on your device. We have a tutorial on how to install Xposed available on our YouTube channel.

Also, this is the first official Nougat release, and it could indeed come with bugs. However, these issues will be ironed out with time. This was one of the most widely used Xposed modules back in the day, so we’re glad to see it come back in full force.

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