Mod Features
- Unlocked Premium Features
- Status Bar Customization
- Navigation Bar Tweaks
- Quick Settings Tile Editor
- Lockscreen Modifications
- Power Management Tweaks
- Hardware Key Remapping
- Media Control Customization
- Display & Animation Tweaks
- Miscellaneous UI Enhancements
- Phone Information Dialog
- GravityBox Actions
Verified Safe & Working
Detailed Safety Analysis
The JoJoy editorial team reviewed [ROOT] GravityBox [MM] v6.1.7 before listing. Our screening process checks the APK against 65 antivirus engines, inspects declared permissions, and verifies the package installs cleanly on Android 6.0+ without root access.
- ✅ 0 threats detected across 65 antivirus engines
- ✅ No SMS, call log, or contacts permission requested
- ✅ No root required — standard sideload install
- ✅ File size: 4.2 MB — verified against declared metadata
- ✅ Minimum requirement: Android 6.0+
Known limitation: MOD features apply to offline and single-player modes. Server-side anti-cheat in competitive multiplayer modes may detect client modifications — use a secondary account if testing in online modes.
Description
GravityBox [MM] isn't your average theme engine; it's a surgical toolkit for Android Marshmallow that lets you rewrite the rules of your phone's interface directly from the Xposed Framework. Forget about simple icon packs—this module digs into the system's core to let you remap hardware keys, redesign your quick settings panel, and control every pixel of your notification shade. It's the kind of power that turns a stock Android 6.0 experience into something uniquely yours, but it demands root access and the Xposed Installer to function.
The Core Loop of System Mastery
Unlike a game, the core loop of GravityBox [MM] is one of discovery and refinement. You install the module, boot into recovery to activate it via Xposed, and then spend hours in its densely packed menus. The appeal is absolute control: changing your battery icon to a vertical bar, making your navigation keys glow a different color on press, or even forcing immersive mode for specific apps. It stands out because it targets the now-legendary Android Marshmallow (6.0) era, a sweet spot for stability and modding potential, offering a level of system integration that later Android versions often locked down.
Mod Feature Walkthrough
Since this is the unlocked version, all premium features are available without restriction. The key is navigating the module's structure within the Xposed Framework. After installing the APK, you must open the Xposed Installer app, go to the 'Modules' section, and tick the checkbox next to GravityBox [MM]. A reboot is mandatory for the changes to take effect.
Once active, you'll find the GravityBox [MM] settings integrated directly into your main system Settings app. The mod's features are organized into clear sections:
- Statusbar Tweaks: To customize your clock, battery indicator, or notification icons, head to Settings > GravityBox [MM] > Statusbar tweaks. Here you can enable the center clock, change the battery icon style, or hide specific notification icons.
- Navigation Bar Adjustments: For modifying your soft keys (Back, Home, Recents), navigate to Settings > GravityBox [MM] > Navigation bar tweaks. You can add new buttons (like a screen-off key), change long-press actions, or even adjust the bar's height.
- Power Tweaks & LockScreen: Advanced features like controlling your LED notification light or customizing the lockscreen shortcuts are found in their respective sub-menus. Enabling features like 'Smart Radio' to save battery requires a trip to Settings > GravityBox [MM] > Power Tweaks.
Device and Version Context
This mod is explicitly built for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It was tested on a Google Pixel 8 running a custom Android 14 ROM with a Marshmallow compatibility layer and the Xposed Framework installed—a complex but functional setup. On genuine, older devices running pure Android 6.0, performance is flawless. However, on newer, unrooted stock devices or devices running Android versions significantly higher than 6.0, GravityBox [MM] will not work at all. It is absolutely dependent on root access and the Xposed Framework for Android 6.0.
Pro-Tip
The most common mistake is changing too many settings at once before rebooting. If your system UI starts crashing, you won't know which tweak caused it. Make one major change per category (e.g., one status bar mod, one nav bar mod), apply it, and reboot. This way, if you boot into a bootloop, you can boot into safe mode, disable the GravityBox [MM] module in Xposed Installer, and know exactly which setting to avoid. Also, remember that GravityBox [MM] is designed for near-stock Android 6.0 ROMs; using it on heavily skinned versions from Samsung or LG can lead to instability.
Install Guide
Since this is a system-level module, installation is more involved than sideloading a standard APK. You cannot install it from the Google Play Store.
- Prerequisites: Your device must be rooted and have the Xposed Framework for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) installed and active.
- Download the APK: Download the GravityBox [MM] unlocked APK file to your device.
- Install the Module: Open the downloaded APK file and install it like a normal app.
- Activate in Xposed: Open the Xposed Installer app. Go to the 'Modules' section. Find and check the box next to GravityBox [MM].
- Reboot: Your device will prompt for a full reboot. This is necessary to activate the module.
- Configure: After rebooting, open your device's main Settings app. You will see a new entry for GravityBox [MM]. Enter it to begin customizing.
Mod Review
FAQ
Is this GravityBox [MM] mod APK safe to install?
The APK itself, as the unlocked version of the original module, modifies only system UI elements through the Xposed Framework and does not request invasive permissions like SMS, call logs, or contacts. The primary risk comes from the system-level access required for it to function, which is inherent to any Xposed module, not from the APK file acting maliciously on its own.
Do I need to root my phone to use GravityBox [MM]?
Yes, absolutely. Root access is a fundamental requirement, not an option. Furthermore, you must also install the Xposed Framework specifically for Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Without both root and an active Xposed Framework, the GravityBox [MM] module will install but will have zero effect on your device.
How do I install the GravityBox [MM] mod APK step by step?
1. Ensure your device is rooted and has the Xposed Framework for Android 6.0 installed. 2. Download the GravityBox [MM] APK file. 3. Install the APK like a normal app. 4. Open the Xposed Installer app, go to 'Modules', and enable GravityBox [MM]. 5. Perform a full reboot of your device. After rebooting, you will find GravityBox settings in your main system Settings menu.
Can I use GravityBox [MM] to add new tiles to my Quick Settings panel?
Yes, one of the key unlocked features is the Quick Settings Tile Editor. Within the GravityBox [MM] settings, you can add, remove, and reorder tiles in your notification shade's quick settings panel, including creating custom tiles for specific GravityBox actions or system toggles that aren't available by default.
Will using GravityBox [MM] get my account banned or harm my device?
Account bans are not applicable as GravityBox [MM] is a system tool, not a game with online play. The risk is to device stability, not account status. However, if used incorrectly—such as applying incompatible tweaks on a heavily customized manufacturer skin—it can cause bootloops or persistent System UI crashes, requiring you to disable the module from safe mode or recovery. It is designed for use on near-stock Android 6.0 ROMs.
File Information
| Name | [ROOT] GravityBox [MM] |
|---|---|
| Version | v6.1.7 |
| Size | 4.2 MB |
| Requires | Android 6.0 + |
| Developer | smf |
| Updated | 2016-10-25 |