GET ANDROID N FEATURES IN LOLLIPOP OR MARSHMALLOW
The Android N Developer Preview is out, but only for a select few. If you don’t have a recent Nexus, such as the Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P, you’re out of luck. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of their functions right now.
There are several ways in which you can get some of Android N’s features on your phone right now. There’s an Xposed module designed to bring Android features to rooted devices, but we have some useful alternatives for those of you who haven’t rooted or don’t want to root your device.
Get Android N features on a rooted device
Multi-Window Mode
For Marshmallow
Android N’s multiple window support was actually in Marshmallow, but it wasn’t turned on. You can activate this feature quite easily by editing the build.prop file. You’ll find that’s much easier if you’ve installed the BuildProp Editor application.
BuildProp Editor
In build.prop, look for the line that says ro.build.type and change its user to userdebug. Save, restart and go into Settings > Developer Options. You should now see a new option to enable or disable Multi-Window Mode; all you need to to is tap it to switch it on.
For Lollipop or Older Android
Alternatively, if your device is running an older version of Android, an Xposed module called XMultiWindow can give you the same functionality. Of course, you'll need to have the Xposed Framework installed to use this one, but beyond that, the set-up process is as simple as installing the module, then activating and rebooting.
Floting-window-Apps
There are several apps that deliver a similar (but not identical) multi-window effect to Android N, with applications floating in boxes like a cross between widgets and desktop apps. The two most interesting apps are Floating Apps Free - Multitask and C Floating.
Floating Apps FREE - multitaskC FloatingGet Android N features with Xposed module AndroidN-ify
This Xposed module offers a good set of Android N features, including quick access to the most recent application by double-tapping the multitasking button; night mode; notification, shortcuts and information on the lock screen; and Doze with the screen off.
You’ll need a device running Android 5.0 or better; in this XDA thread you’ll find information on how to install Xposed on Marshmallow or Lollipop.
To download the AndroidN-ify module, use the Xposed Installer and search for it by name; once you’ve installed it, activate it in the Xposed Installer and restart your device. Once your device restarts it’ll have lots of nifty new N features for you to play with.
How to get Android N functions without root access
This section is relevant not just to people without rooted devices, but to anybody: we’re going to discover the apps in the Google Play store that deliver the same functions that Android N will deliver in the near future
Notifications
With Floatify you can make notifications behave much as they do in Android N. Notifications appear on the lock screen and you can reply or access shortcuts with a quick swipe.
Floatify - Quick Replies
Night Mode
What looks great in the daytime can be a bit too bright in the dark, so Android N’s night mode changes the screen tones to make everything a little warmer when the sun goes down. There’s some evidence that warmer screen temperatures - essentially making whites move from bluish to yellowish tints - don’t mess with our sleep as much as colder, more blue displays. Here are some of the best apps to make your Android easier on your eyes at night.
Twilightf.lux (preview, root-only)
Bring up the last-used app
In Android N, double-tapping on the multitasking button launches the most recently used application. With Easy App Switcher a floating button does the same job. Alternatively you could install LAS: Last App Switcher.
LAS: Last App Switcher
Alternatively For devices running older versions of Android, an Xposed module called GravityBox is all you need to replicate this feature. Once you've got the module installed, start by enabling the master switch in the "Navigation bar tweaks" menu, then head to the "Navigation keys actions" menu. From here, scroll down to the Recent key section, then set the "Double-tap action" entry to "Switch to previous app," and you'll be all set.
- Install GravityBox for Jelly Bean from the Xposed Repository
- Install GravityBox for KitKat from the Xposed Repository
- Install GravityBox for Lollipop from the Xposed Repository
- Install GravityBox for Marshmallow from the Xposed Repository
Quicker QuickSettings
The notification shade in Android N is completely revamped, and one of the biggest changes is that you can now access your most common Quick Settings toggles without having to swipe down twice. This is a feature that skinned versions of Android such as Samsung's TouchWiz have had for a while now, and it makes it incredibly easy to toggle common system settings on or off.
While you can't exactly integrate these toggles directly into the notification tray header like with Android N, you can replicate this functionality almost perfectly using an app called Power Toggles. Once you've got the app installed, simply enable the "Notification" option, and from now on, you'll be able to toggle system settings directly from your notification tray.
Wallpaper
Last but not least, what’s better than the official Android N wallpaper to make your device look like it’s been sent FROM THE FUTURE? Exactly. Here it is:
If you are a power user and you are not satisfied with these minor customization cant wait to get your hands on Android-N. Then You can go more deeper into the customization tunnel and install Android-N's app's, Ringtones, Boot animation, Camera. which are extracted from The Developer Preview Then you can head over to this XDA thread.
Are there any other new Android N features you’re desperate to get? Do you have apps that you prefer to the ones listed above? Let us know in the comments.
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