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MOD] 40DPI Navigation Bar (CM10.1 only for now)

If you're like me (unlikely) and like using the navbar. Then this is for you. In CM10.1, there is no way to change the navbar height as there is no setting for it. The stock height of the navbar is 48px. Which looks huge on this phone.

Example:


This flashable zip contains a modified framework that lowers the height of the navbar, giving more screen space.

Example:

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Credits: Themike_10452 @ XDA for the wonderful tool: [TOOL][WINDOWS][DOS] Automated Framework Kit

*BUGS*
Does not mount internal SD card when turning on USB Mass storage, Only external mounts properly.
Mounting in recovery (CWM or TWRP) mounts both properly

((Before downloading, Enable the navbar first. Instructions are in second post))
Download: 40dpi
Restore Download: Restore

If you want the navbar to be smaller. Just shoot me a PM or post what size you want it. :]
 
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HOW TO ENABLE THE NAVBAR

Using the baked in CM File Manager or any root file manager
Go to /system > build.prop
Open the build.prop with a built-in text editor
look for a line named "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0"
Change the 0 to 1. Save. Reboot.
 
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HOW TO DISABLE / TURN OFF CAPACITIVE KEYS​

Using the baked in CM File manager or any root file manager you use
Go to /system > usr > keylayout > sec_touchkey.kl
Using the built in text editor, place a "#" symbol behind every "KEY"

To turn off capactive keys, go to Settings > Advanced > Screen > Uncheck " Enable keys backlight"
 
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