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'''Android ricing''' refers to changing up the UI of a device running an Android OS to better suit one's taste. This could be done for many reasons, such as to make using the device more practical, or to make it suit the user's tastes.
{{Note|A majority of infographics on this page are incredibly outdated. If you wish to make updated ones, please do.}}


[[File:android ricing.png |thumb|]]
'''Android ricing''' refers to changing up the UI of a device running an [[Android]] OS to better suit one's taste.  This could be done for many reasons, such as to make using the device more practical, or to make it suit the user's tastes.
==About Android==
Android is a mobile operating system based on the open source Linux kernel.  Android is Open Source (a fully FOSS fork called [http://www.replicant.us/ Replicant] exists), the majority of it is licensed under Apache or GPLv2. Android has components that can easily be swapped out that will change the user experience.


==Rooting==
Homescreen threads are basically desktop only for your phones, and Android ricing is a large part of that. Homescreen threads have their own [https://homescreens.org/ website] where you can find inspiration, and they also have their own [https://homescreens.org/wiki/ guides/wiki].
Rooting is the process of gaining access to superuser privileges on your device. It will allow you to modify aspects of the Android system that wouldn't be possible with normal privileges. Rooting your device is a prerequisite of many customization options. Rooting your device may void its warranty. However, there are usually ways to unroot your device in the event you wish to do so, and remove all traces of it ever happening.


== Bootloaders ==
[[File:Android ricing 2015.png|thumb| ]]
Some OEMs lock the [[bootloaders]] of your device. You might have to unlock it, see your device's XDA forum section for instructions. In some cases you can use a LB (locked boatloader) ROM, with limitations that come with it. There are also devices that have a custom dual or multi-bootloader written for them by the developers at XDA.


==Custom Recovery==
==Rooting/Custom ROMs==
Android devices ship with a "recovery mode" that allows you to flash vendor approved (signed) software and perform a factory reset. A custom recovery replaces that stock recovery mode with one that is much more powerful, allowing you to make backups of the device and flash unsigned custom ROMs.
Many features and applications used in ricing will require the phone to be running a custom ROM and to be rooted. It is still possible to rice your phone without these custom roms and without root, however you are more limited in what you can achieve. Read more about Android ROMs [[Android ROMs|here]]


==ROMs==
==Launchers==
 
A launcher is basically a desktop environment for android.  This area consists of your home screen, and many things can be put on here for convenience, such as icons for apps and widgets such as clocks.  You do not have to root or install a custom ROM to install these.
===What is a ROM?===
 
ROMs are different versions of Android firmware.  Many companies make devices with their own ROMs (such as HTC Sense or Samsung Touch Whiz) that control the user experience.  Although not necessary, downloading and installing a different ROM to your phone may be able to give you more features and increased customization.  To do this, you need to root your device to gain administrative access and install a custom recovery, which will install and manage ROMs.
 
Check the [http://forum.xda-developers.com/ XDA forums], find your device, look at the ROMs section and find yourself a recent and stable system.


===Popular Choices===
==== [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher Nova Launcher] ====
* The most popular launcher
* Featureful
* Close to AOSP, but with a lot of customization opinions added, making it the ricer's first choice
* Sadly proprietary (and has a paid version)


Some popular ROMs and their respective benefits and features include:
==== [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.launcher2 Total Launcher] ====
* Nova Launcher only with more features/customization/bloat
* The most featureful


==== [http://www.cyanogenmod.org CyanogenMod] ====
==== [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=com.benny.openlauncher OpenLauncher] ====
* Relatively similar to stock or AOSP (Android Open Source Project) Android
* Open source Launcher (as name would suggest)
* Very mature ROM, has a large community
* A healthy medium between customization and simplicity
* Clean and uncluttered (in comparison to TouchWiz, for example)
* "Aims to be a powerful and community driven project"
* Variety of features (ex. Pie Controls, Quick Settings, etc.)
* Implements most features of other launchers, but isn't currently as polished.
* Easy installation process (simply follow the CyanogenMod Installer App)


==== [http://aokp.co Android Open Kang Project (AOKP)] ====
There's also a few minimal launchers, that don't offer much customization, but are very light and fast.
* Lots of tweaks and customization
* Lots of additional features (in comparison to CyanogenMod)
* Includes vibration patterns, custom toggles, and custom navigation rings; virtually anything can be changed


==== [https://plus.google.com/+ParanoidAndroidCorner/posts ParanoidAndroid] ====
*[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=fr.neamar.kiss KISS Launcher] - Launcher made to follow the KISS principle
* Again, lots of options for customization
*[https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=ohi.andre.consolelauncher T-UI] - Emulates a UNIX-like shell and terminal interface, and by this nature it is very light
* A large variety of features, many of which are not based off of stock Android (HALO, Pie Controls, Hybrid Properties, etc.)
*[https://github.com/edgarvperes/HayaiLauncher <s>Hayai</s>][https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.anpmech.launcher/ Keikai Launcher] - Your home screen is basically your app drawer, and you can search apps to find them. Smaller than 100 KB
 
*[https://github.com/notriddle/null-launcher Null Launcher] - The most minimal launcher there is. (12KiB)
==== [http://www.pac-rom.com PAC-MAN ROM] ====
 
==== [http://www.slimroms.net Slim Bean] ====
 
==== [http://www.replicant.us Replicant] ====
A project to replace all proprietary components of Android.
 
==== Other ROMs ====
There are a plethora of custom ROMs available. For most devices, your best bet is to search the [http://forum.xda-developers.com/index.php XDA-developers] forum for your specific device's subforum, and see what is available and compatible with it.
 
===How Do I Install A ROM?===
 
Typically, there are a number of set steps to installing a ROM on your Android phone. Unfortunately, these steps are simply guidelines and can vary depending on what ROM you wish to install. You can typically find specific instructions by searching the for the ROM followed by your device name. Nevertheless, these steps include:
 
* Rooting your phone. Rooting is the easiest step in installing a ROM. There should be many guides describing the process for your exact phone model and Android version, which can be found be searching the web.
 
* Installing a ROM managing app. This is also quite easy; simply go to the Play Store and download a ROM managing app that appeals the most to you. For the purpose of these steps, I will assume you downloaded the "ROM Manager" App.
 
* Open the app and back up. Perform a manual backup of your device by selecting that option on your ROM Manager App.
 
* Flash a Recovery Image to your phone. Within your ROM Manager App, select the Flash Recovery Image option (typically, you should be flashing ''ClockworkMod Recovery'').
 
* Download and copy your ROM. Find the ROM you want and then download it (if you would like any of the ROMs listed above, simply click on a title to be redirected to the ROM's website). Ensure that the ROM is in a .ZIP file (do not extract!) and copy it to your phone.
 
* Flash the ROM. Within your ROM Manager App, select an option that resembles "Install ROM from SD Card" and select the .ZIP file you downloaded earlier. Be sure to select options to wipe data and cache when prompted. Installation should take approximately 5-10 minutes, whereas the first boot should take 10 minutes or more.
 
* Optional: Restore from your backup. If you are unsatisfied with your ROM, that's OK. Re-install your ROM Manager App and select an option similar to "Manage and Restore Backups" and select your backup. This should restore your phone to its original state before flashing.
 
==Launchers==
A launcher is the application that opens up whenever you hit the home button.  This area consists of your home screen, and many things can be put on here for convenience, such as icons for apps and widgets such as clocks.  You do not have to root or install a custom ROM to install these.  Some popular launchers are Apex and Nova.


==Icon Packs==
==Icon Packs==
Icon packs are a group of icons that come packed together and are designed with the same same style.  Icons should complement the background that you have.  Some commonly used icon packs are Holler, Tiny white, metro, and Click UI.
[[File:androidRicingGeneralDrawingwithChalk.png |thumb]]
Icon packs are a group of icons that come packed together and are designed with the same same style.  Icons should complement the background that you have.  Some commonly used icon packs are:
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whicons.iconpack Whicons]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aschwartz.flatwhite Flat White]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=website.leifs.delta Delta]
* [https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/icons-pack-glyphs-tokems-t3019186 Glyphs]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kecil.dashboard Kecil]


==Apps & Games==
==KWLP==
There are many apps available for Android.  Several apps that focus on ricing are UCCW and dash clock.  There are also many apps that vary from news apps to office suites.


As for games, emulation is the best choice. for more on emulators on Android refer to the [http://emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Emulators_on_Android /emug/ wiki android section].
Kustom Live Wallpaper is an app that lets you make live wallpapers. If you are looking to do anything advanced, or super creative, then KWLP will let you do that. If someone has some crazy rice, where you have no idea how it was made and it barely looks useable, then chances are it was made in KWLP. It can be daunting for new users so here are some guides:
* [https://www.bcraftmath.com/klwp.html Craftmath's Guide]
* [http://www.jagwar.de/kustom-beginners-guide-part-1-klwp-basics/ Jagwar's Guide]
* [https://help.kustom.rocks/i176-tutorials-list Kustom.rocks tutorial page]


[[File:android apps.PNG|thumb| ]]
[[File:Android ricing.png|thumb| ]]
 
==Reducing Your Footprint==
See [[Anonymising_Yourself#Android|Anonymising Yourself]]


==External links==
==External links==
[http://yttrium-tyclief.github.io/Rice/Android/ yttrium ricing guide]
*[https://homescreens.org/ homescreens.org]
 
*[https://4chan.org/wg/homescreen Current homescreen thread on /wg/]
*[http://yttrium-tyclief.github.io/Rice/Android/ yttrium ricing guide]
*[[List of recommended Android software]]


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[[Category:HowTo]]

Latest revision as of 12:02, 4 May 2020

Note: A majority of infographics on this page are incredibly outdated. If you wish to make updated ones, please do.

Android ricing refers to changing up the UI of a device running an Android OS to better suit one's taste. This could be done for many reasons, such as to make using the device more practical, or to make it suit the user's tastes.

Homescreen threads are basically desktop only for your phones, and Android ricing is a large part of that. Homescreen threads have their own website where you can find inspiration, and they also have their own guides/wiki.

Android ricing 2015.png

Rooting/Custom ROMs

Many features and applications used in ricing will require the phone to be running a custom ROM and to be rooted. It is still possible to rice your phone without these custom roms and without root, however you are more limited in what you can achieve. Read more about Android ROMs here

Launchers

A launcher is basically a desktop environment for android. This area consists of your home screen, and many things can be put on here for convenience, such as icons for apps and widgets such as clocks. You do not have to root or install a custom ROM to install these.

Nova Launcher

  • The most popular launcher
  • Featureful
  • Close to AOSP, but with a lot of customization opinions added, making it the ricer's first choice
  • Sadly proprietary (and has a paid version)

Total Launcher

  • Nova Launcher only with more features/customization/bloat
  • The most featureful

OpenLauncher

  • Open source Launcher (as name would suggest)
  • A healthy medium between customization and simplicity
  • "Aims to be a powerful and community driven project"
  • Implements most features of other launchers, but isn't currently as polished.

There's also a few minimal launchers, that don't offer much customization, but are very light and fast.

  • KISS Launcher - Launcher made to follow the KISS principle
  • T-UI - Emulates a UNIX-like shell and terminal interface, and by this nature it is very light
  • HayaiKeikai Launcher - Your home screen is basically your app drawer, and you can search apps to find them. Smaller than 100 KB
  • Null Launcher - The most minimal launcher there is. (12KiB)

Icon Packs

AndroidRicingGeneralDrawingwithChalk.png

Icon packs are a group of icons that come packed together and are designed with the same same style. Icons should complement the background that you have. Some commonly used icon packs are:

KWLP

Kustom Live Wallpaper is an app that lets you make live wallpapers. If you are looking to do anything advanced, or super creative, then KWLP will let you do that. If someone has some crazy rice, where you have no idea how it was made and it barely looks useable, then chances are it was made in KWLP. It can be daunting for new users so here are some guides:

Android ricing.png

External links

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