How to Use the Xposed Framework

This wikiHow teaches you how to install and use the Xposed Framework mod on an Android. Your Android must be rooted in order for you to use most of the modules that are available in the Xposed Framework. Make sure that your Android's...
Part 1 of 4:

Preparing to Install

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    Make sure that your Android's operating system is compatible. As of December 2017, the Xposed Framework is usable with Marshmallow (6) and Nougat (7) operating systems, but not with Oreo (8).
    1. You can check your phone's operating system by opening Settings, scrolling down and tapping About phone, and looking at the number next to the "Operating system" section.
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    Back up your Android. Before installing the Xposed Framework, it's important to make sure that your data is backed up and ready to restore in case something goes wrong during the installation.
    1. This is especially important if you haven't yet rooted your phone.
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    Root your Android. If your Android isn't already rooted, do so now, as you'll need your Android to be rooted before you can install the Xposed Framework.
    1. Keep in mind that rooting your Android generally is against the manufacturer's terms of use.
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    Enable downloads from unknown sources. This will allow you to download and install the Xposed Framework installer program. To do so:[1]
    1. Open
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      Settings
    2. Tap Security or Lock screen and security
    3. Tap the grey "Unknown sources" switch
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    4. Tap OK if prompted.
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    Find your Android's CPU type. You'll need to know whether your Android uses a 32-bit ARM, 64-bit ARM, or Intel CPU.
    1. AIDA64 is a good app to use, as you can download it, open it, and immediately select CPU to see your Android's CPU type without having to enter any code.
Part 2 of 4:

Downloading the Installer

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    Open
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    Chrome. Tap the Chrome app icon in the App Drawer to do so.
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    Tap the address bar. It's at the top of the screen. This will select the address bar's contents.
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    Go to the APK Mirror site. Type https://www.apkmirror.com/ into Chrome, then tap the Enter key.
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    Tap the search bar. It's in the upper-right side of the page.
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    Search for the Xposed installer. Type xposed installer 3.1.4 into the search bar and tap Enter.
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    Find the "Xposed Installer 3.1.4 entry" and tap it. It should be in the middle of the page.
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    Tap DOWNLOAD APK. This button is in the lower-right corner of the Xposed Installer page, though you may need to scroll down to see it on some phones.
    1. You may have to tap YES, OK, or ALLOW before the app will download.
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    Tap the "download complete" notification when prompted. It will appear at the top of the screen. This will open the Xposed Installer's APK page.
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    Tap INSTALL. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Doing so will install the Xposed Installer app on your Android.
    1. Again, you may have to confirm this action by tapping YES, OK, or ALLOW.
Part 3 of 4:

Installing Xposed

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    Open the Xposed Installer. Tap the Xposed Installer app icon in your Android's App Drawer.
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    Tap . It's in the top-left corner of the screen. A pop-out menu will appear.
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    Tap Framework. This tab is in the pop-out menu.
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    Tap INSTALL/UPDATE. You'll find this option near the top of the page. This prompts a pop-up menu to display.
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    Tap Install. It's in the pop-up menu.
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    Tap GRANT when prompted. The Xposed Framework will begin installing on your Android.[2]
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    Wait for the Xposed Framework to install. This may take a few minutes.
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    Tap Reboot when prompted. It's in the bottom-right corner of the screen. Your Android will restart itself, after which point the Xposed Framework will be officially installed.
Part 4 of 4:

Installing Mods

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    Open the Xposed Installer. Tap the Xposed Installer app icon.
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    Tap . This is in the top-left corner of the screen.
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    Tap Download. It's an option in the pop-out menu. Doing so opens a list of modules available for download.
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    Find a module to download. Scroll through the options until you find a module that you would like to install.
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    Select a module. Tap the module that you want to use.
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    Tap the Versions tab. It's at the top of the screen.[3]
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    Tap Download. You'll find this near the top of the page. Doing so will prompt the module to download.
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    Tap again, then tap Modules. This will bring up a list of your currently installed modules.
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    Select modules for installation. Check the box next to any module that you want to install.
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    Restart your phone. Press and hold your phone's "Power" button until a menu appears, then tap Restart. Once your phone finishes restarting, the checked modules will be installed.
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