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Best 6 Xposed Framework modules You Shouldn't Be Without

For top to bottom customization of your smartphone, there might not be a better solution than Xposed Framework. Supporting advanced configurations, settings, and all new features, the Xposed Framework is a free, easy to use and comprehensive platform. Take your Android into another dimension with our list of the best Xposed Framework modules you can get.

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What is Xposed Framework?

Xposed Framework is a software platform which allows for the installation of specialist modules (similar to apps) which can alter Android system behavior beyond what is normally possible. Think of it as a sort of Google Play for power users.

It's limited to rooted devices but this also means that the capabilities of compatible modules extend beyond what other, "normal" apps can do.

These different modules come in many types and cover almost everything imaginable in Android. You can change the color of your entire system, gain control of any customization option, and change how each aspect of your device acts.

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How do I install Xposed Framework?

To install Xposed Framework, consult the linked thread from the XDA Developers forum and note once again that your device will need to be rooted and with a customer recovery installed. Since November 2015, support for the Xposed Framework extends to Android Marshmallow-based ROMs.

Individual modules are downloaded and installed from within the Xposed Framework app or from the Xposed Module Repository website. Below is a selection of the favorite modules available for Xposed Framework.

1. LockScreen Mods

LockScreen Mods is a simple and effective lockscreen shortcut creator. There are six slots in which you can assign apps to be quickly launched without unlocking your device.

It looks good, it's useful and it works; LockScreen Mods is a classic example of how Xposed Framework can provide worthy improvements to your handset.

2. XMultiWindow

This module is convenient for multitasking with a large screen. It allows you to make use of a multiwindow-style layout as can be found on Samsung phablets (among other devices).

You can work with multiple applications simultaneously with apps organized in windows at the top and bottom (or left and right) of the screen. To get the best out of this module, you should probably be using a device with a 5-inch screen or larger but I'm guessing you probably do.

3. Never Sleep

This isn't a particularly new module but it remains useful. Do you get frustrated when your screen turns off when it shouldn't? Never Sleep seeks to solve this.

Once installed, you can create a list of applications which will prevent your phone from sleeping. If, for example, you want your display to remain on while using a PDF reader, simply add that app to the list. Piece of cake.

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4. WhatsAppX

With this WhatsApp extension, you will be able to password protect WhatsApp conversation, hide message previews, save important messages, schedule reminders for later replies, and make calls from the app over your network, rather than Wi-Fi.

Yeah, it's good.

5. Gravity Box

If anything on this list can be thought of as an essential, it's Gravity Box. It's an all in one, the closest thing to having a ROM without the hassle of flash and losing data. It gives you the option to change many things, and change system settings without having to enter the catacombs of Android.

You can change the way you unlock your phone, customize the notification bar, menus, volume buttons, calls, colors, ie on practically everything! GravitiBoX [MM]  is available for Marshmallow but has only been tested on Android devices Stock (Nexus). Lollipop have  GravityBox [LP]  and KitKat  GravityBox [KK]

6. Android N-ify

And so we come to the reason you installed Xposed Framework: N-ify.

Android N-ify is experimental. Android N-ify has it's problems. Android N-ify will also add to your device features from the upcoming Android N before they are available to anybody else.

So far we have only a couple of features to play with: double tap the recent apps to jump to your last used app (an excellent feature which should already be standard), and also small descriptions for some items in the settings menu (another lovely feature). Install and support this project, please.

What are your favorite modules Xposed? Let us know in the comments.

7 Best iPad and iPhone Emulators for PC

iOS is an amazing operating system, considered by many superior to Android, from several points of view. Of course, the opinions are split and we believe that both of them have their pluses and minuses. But this is not what we’re talking about today.
There are a lot of users out there who don’t own an iPhone or an iPad, but they still want to try Apple’s OS, either for its unique features, exclusive apps or just to test the ones they’re developing on multiple platforms. In this case, the most reliable solution is to use an emulator.


In a nutshell, an emulator, no matter if we’re talking about one for Android, iOS or any other operating system, is a program that enables a computer to act like a different system and run software and apps especially designed for that system.
Fortunately, there are a couple of great iPhone and iPad emulators available for PC, so everybody cam give iOS a shot. Below you will find a list with 7 of the best ones we’ve found, perfect for running them on Windows. Let’s begin, shall we?

Best 7 iPad and iPhone Emulators for PC

iPadian

This is by far the number one choice you can make when it comes to the best iPhone and iPad emulators for PC. It can literally run any app or game made for iOS and it offers support for the latest version, iOS 9.

What we really like about iPadian is that it’s absolutely free and it provides a full iOS interface and a custom-made app store, so you can enjoy your favorite apps.
Download the iPadian iOS emulator from here.

MobiOne Studio

Besides giving you the possibility to run any app you would on an iOS device, MobiStudio is also great for developing cross platform apps for iOS and Android system, thanks to its apps, built on HTML 5 hybrid native app model, on the Cordova/PhoneGap open source framework.

Therefore, you can use this emulator to build native apps and even use them on a compatible device. And this is not everything it can do, as it enables users to build notifications on desktop, share links through email or automatically download the app installation filed on your PC, features that really come in handy for developers.
Download MobiOne Studio emulator from here

SmartFace

This might be the ideal choice if, besides running iOS apps on Windows, you also want to develop them. It’s true, this might a bit of a more complex emulator, but once you get to fully understand how it works, SmartFace can be a really powerful tool.

Also, if you’re a developer, you can use it as an Android and iOS debugger on Windows, thanks to its features such as breakpoints, watches and real-time code changes. See, we told you that it’s awesome!
Download SmarFace emulator from here

iPad Simulator

In this case, we’re not talking about an actual iOS emulator, since it’s a simple Google Chrome extension. However, don’t get fooled by this, since it’s powerful enough to work as a cloud operating system and simulate an iPad experience, directly in your browser.


iPad Simulator provides a tablet interface, directly on your PC, enabling you to use the iMessage app (notifications included), access to Siri and a ton of iOS apps. The interface is very similar to what Apple devices are delivering, so it’s worth giving it at least a shot, don’t you think?
Download iPad Simulator Google Chrome extension from here

Air iPhone Emulator




Moving on with our top iPhone and iPad emulators for PC, the next entry is Air iPhone Emulator, a tool that is trying to offer an experience as close to what an actual smartphone would as possible. Yes, “trying”, because you will definitely notice a difference when running apps, compared with a real iPhone.
Air iPhone Emulator reproduces the smartphone’s user interface, but developers especially will find some issues in testing their apps on it. Otherwise, if you want it just for the overall iOS experience, it’s definitely an option you should consider.
Download Air iPhone Emulator from here.

iPhone Simulator

Call it simulator, emulator or whatever you want, but this little tool right there, despite being pretty simple, it does its job effectively. Basically, it lets you test the iPhone interface and it can be really helpful for anybody who wants to buy an Apple-made smartphone and it’s not sure whether they will like it.

It has it advantages, though, as some of the apps that an iPhone comes with out of the box are disabled by default, while the App Store can’t be accessed at all. The latter can be a major turn-off for anybody who wants to try a full iOS experience on a Windows PC, but after all, that’s why we made this top. You can find way more complex examples above, while iPhone Simulator can be considered just a tool for testing the iOS UI.
Download iPhone Simulator from here

Appetize.io

Finally, the last entry in our top is Appetize.io, an alternative to all the iPhone and iPad emulatorsfor Windows presented above, which provides both iOS and Android app deployment on the cloud.


Currently, it provides a free demo, which can be used to emulate devices like the iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 6 and 6s, as well as a Nexus 5, if you’re interested in Android. It allows users to test any iOS app, as long as they have the .ipa file.
Donwload Appetize.io emulator from here.  
And there you have it, ladies and gents. A list with 7 of the best iPhone and iPad emulators for Windows. Hopefully, our top will come in handy for many of you, no matter if you just want to see how the iOS user interface feels, compared to other mobile operating system, develop apps or just try some titles that aren’t currently available for your smartphone or tablet.
Like always, the comments section is open and we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Which one of these is your favorite? Also, if you know any other great emulators that should be present in our list, do tell us about them!