How to enable support for those on the Android 5 and 6 using the Layers Manager

Not everyone knows that in the new version of Android (Lollipop and Marshmallow) there is a built-in engine to those with which you can significantly change the appearance of the operating system. In this article I will explain how to activate and install new themes.

Many third-party firmware, such as the CyanogenMod, have a built-in changing themes than attract users who like to experiment with the external view of the operating system. However, the katabatic Android also has this feature, and it is called Layers. Initial implementation of the Layers was developed by Sony for its Xperia series. Then developments made it were incorporated into the source code Android 5 and 6. More information about the history of this project can be this article (in English).

By default, the change order in the Android disabled. But with the help of our guide you will be able to activate it and start using. The following components will be needed to do this, you:

• Smartphone running Android 5.x, or Android 6.x. Please note that is suitable as a stock option systems and some third-party assembly, in which the system resources are not significantly changes.
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• superuser rights (root).
• Busybox. It is best to install with this programs.
• TWRP to create a backup of the system and resolve potential problems.

Attention! The change of system resources is a potentially dangerous activity and is carried out only by you under their own responsibility! Before you start do not forget to make a backup of important data and create a complete image of the system.

To activate the built-in engine change so you need to install a special program Layers Manager. Upload it to Google Play catalog on the link that you will find at the end of the article. If your device meets all the above conditions, you can immediately begin to install and change the appearance of the Android.

To download the run Layers Manager, and then click on the left menu bar. Here PlayStore touch points. As a result, you will be redirected to a special page on Google Play, where a large selection of different free and paid themes for Layers engine. They are installed in the same way as regular programs.

After installing the need to return to the Layers Manager program. In it you will find a set theme in the section Install Overlays. Tap on the topic name will open before you a list of its components. Check the boxes for the resources that you want to change. Notice that the Layers Manager is able to change the appearance of not only the system components, but also many popular programs.

To apply the changes necessary to reboot the device. If all goes smoothly, after a reboot, you will see that the OS has gained a completely different look. However, sometimes you might encounter a situation where the selected theme is not designed to work on the device or contains errors. In this case, the smartphone may hang on the loading screen. Do not worry, everything can be fixed. It will have to perform the following steps.

1. Load the device in recovery mode. As I have already pointed out above, must have TWRP latest version.
2. Mount the system partition.
3. Run the built-in file manager.
4. Open the folder located at: /system/vendor/overlayAnd remove all its contents.
5. Restart the device.

For more information, the latest threads, access to participation in testing of new versions of Layers Manager program, you can get on page on Google+ community.