Skyscraper - Android Homescreen and Lockscreen Tutorial
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Another classic minimal setup by Kwerdenker titled Skyscaper. This time around he creates a sleek, professional lockscreen that only has one widget to make it stand out, and a majestic homescreen that keeps the flow of the skyscraper feel. This video tutorial will help your recreate this setup on your Android device! \r
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Video Editing and Production: \r
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Music track by YABeats (more coming soon):\r
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✖ Part 1: Before you begin\r
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✖ These are the apps you will need:\r
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// Nova Launcher: \r
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// Tendere Icon Pack: \r
(Updated Review here: \r
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// MONO CM 11 Theme: \r
(Seen on Top 10 CM 11 Themes): \r
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// Xposed Framework (requires root access): \r
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// Tinted Status Bar (requires root access): Download it via the Xposed Framework app\r
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// Zooper Widget Pro: \r
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// ZW Utilities: \r
(ZW Utilities - The Complete Guide: \r
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// ES File Explorer (or your preference): \r
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// Widgetlocker: \r
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✖ Required for homescreen setup: \r
// Files: \r
// WidgetLocker Slider: \r
My Top 6 Rooted Apps: \r
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✖ Part 2: Homescreen Setup\r
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Nova Settings:\r
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Desktop Grid: 9x6 (turn on sub-grid positioning)\r
Width Margin: None\r
Height Margin: None\r
Disable: Shadows, Label Icons\r
Homesceens: 1\r
Disable Notification Bar\r
Enable Dock: Disabled\r
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Homescreen Setup:\r
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1. Simply apply the Tendere icon pack via Novas Look and Feel settings and drag the apps from your app drawer onto your homescreen.\r
2. For the widget - long press on the homescreen - widgets - Zooper Widget Pro - Any size - tap the widget - SD Card - SkyscaperHS. Resize accordingly as shown in the video.\r
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✖ Part 3: Lockscreen Setup\r
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Open Widgetlocker, remove any icons or widgets, then:\r
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1. Tap the white icon at the top to open up the settings.\r
2. Look & Feel - Select Alternative Wallpaper.\r
3. Select Wallpaper - find the wallpaper that you have copied to your phone.\r
4. Resize it as big as you can make it, dont worry it will still look good.\r
5. Layout - Drag the Anchor all the way to the bottom & Deselect Auto grid size.\r
6. Change the grid size to something large, such as 10x10.\r
7. Hide Notification Bar.\r
8. Advanced Settings - Enable Widget Overlap.\r
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Use the same method to apply the widget as the one shown in the homescreen setup.\r
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Custom Slider Setup:\r
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1. Long-press on the homescreen - Custom Slider.\r
2. Select Theme - Pull It Purple\r
3. Swipe the sound icon to the left (disabled), swipe unlock icon to the right - select the Icon Tab - change it the blank.png.\r
4. Resize accordingly.\r
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Thanks very much for watching this tutorial, please dont forget to subscribe, as well as like/comment on/share this video!\r
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✖ Themer Beta on the Play Store: \r
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✖ Themer Communities:\r
Facebook: \r
Google+: \r
Twitter: \r
Instagram: instagram.com/mycolorscreenofficial\r
Pinterest: pinterest.com/themerapp\r
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Boom!\r
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Personal Twitter account: \r
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Another classic minimal setup by Kwerdenker titled Skyscaper. This time around he creates a sleek, professional lockscreen that only has one widget to make it stand out, and a majestic homescreen that keeps the flow of the skyscraper feel. This video tutorial will help your recreate this setup on your Android device! \r
\r
Video Editing and Production: \r
\r
Music track by YABeats (more coming soon):\r
\r
\r
=============================\r
\r
✖ Part 1: Before you begin\r
\r
✖ These are the apps you will need:\r
\r
// Nova Launcher: \r
\r
// Tendere Icon Pack: \r
(Updated Review here: \r
\r
// MONO CM 11 Theme: \r
(Seen on Top 10 CM 11 Themes): \r
\r
// Xposed Framework (requires root access): \r
\r
// Tinted Status Bar (requires root access): Download it via the Xposed Framework app\r
\r
// Zooper Widget Pro: \r
\r
// ZW Utilities: \r
(ZW Utilities - The Complete Guide: \r
\r
// ES File Explorer (or your preference): \r
\r
// Widgetlocker: \r
\r
✖ Required for homescreen setup: \r
// Files: \r
// WidgetLocker Slider: \r
My Top 6 Rooted Apps: \r
\r
-----------------------------------------\r
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✖ Part 2: Homescreen Setup\r
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Nova Settings:\r
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Desktop Grid: 9x6 (turn on sub-grid positioning)\r
Width Margin: None\r
Height Margin: None\r
Disable: Shadows, Label Icons\r
Homesceens: 1\r
Disable Notification Bar\r
Enable Dock: Disabled\r
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Homescreen Setup:\r
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1. Simply apply the Tendere icon pack via Novas Look and Feel settings and drag the apps from your app drawer onto your homescreen.\r
2. For the widget - long press on the homescreen - widgets - Zooper Widget Pro - Any size - tap the widget - SD Card - SkyscaperHS. Resize accordingly as shown in the video.\r
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✖ Part 3: Lockscreen Setup\r
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Open Widgetlocker, remove any icons or widgets, then:\r
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1. Tap the white icon at the top to open up the settings.\r
2. Look & Feel - Select Alternative Wallpaper.\r
3. Select Wallpaper - find the wallpaper that you have copied to your phone.\r
4. Resize it as big as you can make it, dont worry it will still look good.\r
5. Layout - Drag the Anchor all the way to the bottom & Deselect Auto grid size.\r
6. Change the grid size to something large, such as 10x10.\r
7. Hide Notification Bar.\r
8. Advanced Settings - Enable Widget Overlap.\r
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Use the same method to apply the widget as the one shown in the homescreen setup.\r
\r
Custom Slider Setup:\r
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1. Long-press on the homescreen - Custom Slider.\r
2. Select Theme - Pull It Purple\r
3. Swipe the sound icon to the left (disabled), swipe unlock icon to the right - select the Icon Tab - change it the blank.png.\r
4. Resize accordingly.\r
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Thanks very much for watching this tutorial, please dont forget to subscribe, as well as like/comment on/share this video!\r
\r
✖ Themer Beta on the Play Store: \r
\r
✖ Themer Communities:\r
Facebook: \r
Google+: \r
Twitter: \r
Instagram: instagram.com/mycolorscreenofficial\r
Pinterest: pinterest.com/themerapp\r
\r
Boom!\r
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Personal Twitter account: \r
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