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Metro UI

This is just a thread for my application: Metro UI. Please post any suggestions. I would post a link...but it won't let me. My Application is called Metro UI (BETA).

Was checking this out the other day! I didn't understand how to get the tiles going. Any help?

This. Is. Awesome.
How do you remove tiles though? it added 2x SMS tiles for some reason, and I can't find a way to remove one of them.
*edit*
NVM worked it out, just long hold the app in the app list.

Great app i like this interface a lot especially after last update
this is my suggestions for improvements so far...
-I would like to see the option to hide applications in the "appdrawer"
- Needs folders ( in the squares, it would look nice if the folder looked like the home screen so that you push the folder square and get to an page whith more squares). sorry for my bad English, hope you understand what i mean...
- would be nice to be able to resize and rearrange the squares
- also more custom icons
later on I would like to see an lockscreen in the same theme and perhaps the ability to place widgets in the squares but thats not important at the moment
but as i said in the beginning , great app i will follow this closely

Verry nice, great work!
clemsaklumpen said:
- Needs folders ( in the squares, it would look nice if the folder looked like the home screen so that you push the folder square and get to an page whith more squares).
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I agree.
clemsaklumpen said:
- would be nice to be able to resize and rearrange the squares
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I agree.
- maybe a little more documentation how to configure
- use widgets

Agreed, being able to use this interface with the millions of Android WM7 icons out there would be brilliant. Give us the option for 3x1 etc panels and an image chooser and you are on to a winner.

Screenshots? Details? ETC...

quake101 said:
Screenshots? Details? ETC...
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Google helps ;-) :
androidzoom.com/de/android_anwendungen/effizienz_tools/metro-ui-beta_qglu.html

cool i like it, quite fluent as well
edit/ destroys the battery, 10% usage after being installed 20 minutes on a battery unplugged for an hour wtf?
uninstalled.

The app is awesome... icons in the squares are a bit small. Havent had any problems with battery life on my samsung fascinate.
Would like to see the actual wp7 animations though. The cubed music app uses it in the" boring" layout, so it can be done.
Want to say thanks and keep up the good work. Sms tile updated with go sms, so that's pretty cool.
Well done sir.
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Really nice app. Quite smooth, although on some moments it is choppy, but hope it gets fixed in final version. Even when it is in beta it is the best Metro like Launcher.
Def considering buying the full/final version. Also think about Metro like lockscreen.

This is very good!
Miss custom images and colors, and a sort option. And how about transparancy? Also if I use the back button, it exits the app..
But a very good start!

JimmyBanks said:
destroys the battery, 10% usage after being installed 20 minutes on a battery unplugged for an hour wtf?
uninstalled.
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No problem with battery drain here, been using it for a day with no significant drain on the battery compared to other launchers.

ododoo said:
Also if I use the back button, it exits the app..
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I can confirm this too. If are installed more than one Launcher, with the back button it opens an other Launcher.
Metro-UI taskbar needs other icons e.g. BT, GPS, etc then only battery and singnal.

Great app. I was wondering if any possible way to get counts for tweeter and regular email? That would be awesome, otherwise very smooth on my phone.

Hey its the nicest metro ui till date, and the best part is its so light. And its super fast on my desire.
Well done sir, hope to see more customization soon, and it is currently my UI choice.
Thankyou

just thought of a suggestion. Could you give the option in the metro ui settings to turn off the highlight when you press a tile?

tiles dont show up on my mt3g

On my Droid X after I installed nothing shows up. I get the top area with battery, 36, signal, clock, and arrow but no tiles or anything, just black below that.
Any help?

Deadly Cyclone said:
On my Droid X after I installed nothing shows up. I get the top area with battery, 36, signal, clock, and arrow but no tiles or anything, just black below that.
Any help?
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You need to add tiles. You can do that by opening the app drawer and long pressing the apps you want.
FYI - You can later remove those apps by long pressing them in the app drawer again.

GEL: Stop wallpaper scrolling

I want to be able to stop the wallpaper from scrolling for my wifes N5, she's just moved on from a Galaxy S4 and doesn't like how the N5 scrolls her wallpaper picture.
Is there a way to stop the scrolling while still using the stock GEL launcher? I tried a few things people have suggested on forums but none work for the N5.
I don't want to use Nova or anything like that, I want to keep the GEL launcher as we both really like it.
If there isn't any way I'll just write a quick live wallpaper to show only one image and that will stop the scrolling, I'm just shocked someone else hasn't done anything yet if you can't change the stock launcher.
Cheers,

Just have one home screen?
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I believe that the Xposed Module - 'Xposed GEL Settings' allows you to disable wallpaper scrolling in the GEL launcher.

-df- said:
I want to be able to stop the wallpaper from scrolling for my wifes N5, she's just moved on from a Galaxy S4 and doesn't like how the N5 scrolls her wallpaper picture.
Is there a way to stop the scrolling while still using the stock GEL launcher? I tried a few things people have suggested on forums but none work for the N5.
I don't want to use Nova or anything like that, I want to keep the GEL launcher as we both really like it.
If there isn't any way I'll just write a quick live wallpaper to show only one image and that will stop the scrolling, I'm just shocked someone else hasn't done anything yet if you can't change the stock launcher.
Cheers,
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovidos.android.kitkat.launcher3
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kk.launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twistedapps.wallpaperwizardrii

Thanks for the replies guys.
pepdavies said:
Just have one home screen?
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She uses more than 1 home screen, by the time you put widgets on you can't live with one.
ProfessorParmar said:
I believe that the Xposed Module - 'Xposed GEL Settings' allows you to disable wallpaper scrolling in the GEL launcher.
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Requires root doesn't it? This is for stock android no root.
Sorry, forgot to mention that.
aooga said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovidos.android.kitkat.launcher3
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kk.launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twistedapps.wallpaperwizardrii
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Top 2 are launchers (kitkat launcher is horrible compared to GEL, tried them last night).
wallpaperwizardrii doesn't work with the N5, exits the app every time I select "no scroll".
What I want is a way to do it without rooting or installing a custom launcher... e.g. keeping it 100% stock.
Looks like I'll need to write a "live" wallpaper that isn't live. Seems strange to me.
Thanks.

If you choose a wallpaper that is 1920x1080 resolution it should not scroll. There's a thread in themes and apps that had just those in portrait mode.
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bblzd said:
If you choose a wallpaper that is 1920x1080 resolution it should not scroll. There's a thread in themes and apps that had just those in portrait mode.
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This is the answer. But I think you want a 1080x1920 wallpaper if you use 1920x1080 it will want to scroll across those 1920 pixels.
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[Request] Scrolling wallpaper

I have tried the numerous live wallpaper workarounds but still prefer the native wallpaper scrolling. Is there any way to enable this on a stock based rom similar to how Viper's launcher has it? I have tried looking in default.xml, Prism.apk, SystemUI but have yet to find anything. If anyone knows of a working exposed module or tutorial for how to force, please let me know. Thanks!

djh816 said:
I have tried the numerous live wallpaper workarounds but still prefer the native wallpaper scrolling. Is there any way to enable this on a stock based rom similar to how Viper's launcher has it? I have tried looking in default.xml, Prism.apk, SystemUI but have yet to find anything. If anyone knows of a working exposed module or tutorial for how to force, please let me know. Thanks!
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I can't scroll either. peikojose may have found a sort of explanation/resolution that works for him. I couldn't quite figure out how to make it work for me, or if I'm doing it right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52398341&postcount=13365
Of course, he has a different phone.

djh816 said:
I have tried the numerous live wallpaper workarounds but still prefer the native wallpaper scrolling. Is there any way to enable this on a stock based rom similar to how Viper's launcher has it? I have tried looking in default.xml, Prism.apk, SystemUI but have yet to find anything. If anyone knows of a working exposed module or tutorial for how to force, please let me know. Thanks!
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if you have rooted device, download xposed installer and then wanam xposed. check options for wallpaper scrolling .
then reboot nd enjoy [emoji4]
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bhushan46 said:
if you have rooted device, download xposed installer and then wanam xposed. check options for wallpaper scrolling .
then reboot nd enjoy [emoji4]
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Why do most xposed mods I've read say samsung or touchwiz? I've read it should work on any rom, but does that not refer to Samsung roms?

bhushan46 said:
if you have rooted device, download xposed installer and then wanam xposed. check options for wallpaper scrolling .
then reboot nd enjoy [emoji4]
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I tried that, no luck here. Is this working for you?

djakrse said:
I can't scroll either. peikojose may have found a sort of explanation/resolution that works for him. I couldn't quite figure out how to make it work for me, or if I'm doing it right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52398341&postcount=13365
Of course, he has a different phone.
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I tried playing around adding screens on Prism and GEL but no luck.

djh816 said:
I tried that, no luck here. Is this working for you?
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yup it is working for me .
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bhushan46 said:
yup it is working for me .
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Are you using the module from the xposed download screen? Also which launcher/rom are you on?
Edit: He's on a Samsung. Wanam does not work on our HTC.

bhushan46 said:
yup it is working for me .
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djh816 said:
Are you using the module from the xposed download screen? Also which launcher/rom are you on?
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He has a GNote2 though, right? Those modules are meant for Samsung devices primarily. If it works anywhere else you're lucky.
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ah missed the sig. yeah wanam doesn't do it for me either.
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djh816 said:
Are you using the module from the xposed download screen? Also which launcher/rom are you on?
Edit: He's on a Samsung. Wanam does not work on our HTC.
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yup I have note 2 gt 7100 with DN3 v4 rc2 .
thanks @djakrse, for info. [emoji4]
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I would love if someone could figure this out as well!

MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
I would love if someone could figure this out as well!
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For whatever reason, scrolling wallpaper still works with some launchers. I have it working with ADW EX and I've heard at least Go Launcher described as still working. I just don't like the way ADW scrolls wallpaper.
Does anyone understand why we have an issue? Is there some way that AOSP Android allows for scrolling, and this is not working in KitKat or Sense has broken it? I've read Nova used to have a force scrolling option that was removed. Does anyone still have it working on that older version? Why was that option removed?

For me, with Solo launcher, wallpaper scrolling doesn't work. Themer, it doesn't work, Go Launcher scrolling works fine. I even like the transition, which makes sense, as opposed to the way ADW transitions. What a stupid way to choose which launcher I will use.
I guess I don't care about icons and traditional themes, though I'm definitely impressed with Themer's abilities, it's just not what I'm looking for... Just scrolling wallpaper, please.
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djakrse said:
For me, with Solo launcher, wallpaper scrolling doesn't work. Themer, it doesn't work, Go Launcher scrolling works fine. I even like the transition, which makes sense, as opposed to the way ADW transitions. What a stupid way to choose which launcher I will use.
I guess I don't care about icons and traditional themes, though I'm definitely impressed with Themer's abilities, it's just not what I'm looking for... Just scrolling wallpaper, please.
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Same feelings here for Nova. I love everything else about it. I continually try new CM nightlies but then miss the duo cam and IR features.
Edit: Oh and the main one, swipe to wake

I'm going to update this post later. There's several live wallpaper apps that restore wallpaper scrolling. I think the one in using now is landscape wallpaper. It works completely and invisibly, as if scrolling was miraculously restored. I even like being able to auto-switch walls on unlock.
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Landscape Wallpaper - PROS: Better settings than WC, IMO; gives you lockscreen wall control, "scrolling direction," "scrolling source" of simulated or launcher (method), elastic effects, and image quality.; if choose simulated scrolling source, has further scrolling effects! (almost won me over with this... if could add "border mode" option to infinite scroll wallpaper (visible edge/seam, not jump/scroll back), I'd donate/buy this) CONS: Maybe a PRO, scrolls wall behind app drawer, but can't disable this. Can't create "albums" to choose from; only single image or folder
Wallpaper Changer - PROS: can create albums from single file, folder, or individually selected images from multiple locations and switch between them at will!; simple and works well. CONS: settings seemed glitchy or quirky for me; can add, but apparently not remove individual images from albums!?
Scrolling Live Wallpaper - Pretty simple, it adds wallpaper scrolling and worked for me. I don't remember it being bad, but I hated that when I took a screenshot, it became obvious it lowered the resolution/quality of the wallpaper dramatically, probably for performance. I don't think it had an option to disable this. It also scrolled unnaturally, imo. I think it simulated the scrolling effect, but poorly.
Wallpaper Wizardrii - I'm pretty sure I read this will enable scrolling for launchers that don't support it. I didn't try it. Looks popular, but has tons of wallpaper wizard effects that I don't need or want.
TIP: If using stock lockscreen, and maybe regardless, along with 3rd party default homescreen -- set same live wallpaper as wallpaper in Blinkfeed or stock launcher (settings same, regardless of launcher). Annoying when choosing single or small set of images; after a reboot, I always had a non-chosen wallpaper load, then refresh with expected live wallpaper after homescreen loads.
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The latest Nova beta that came out today has an option to force wallpaper scrolling that works great.

Lg UI

I am actually surprised that the LG skin is actually pretty good once you move past the ugly TW like launcher/icons. Seems less bloated than TW yet has many features. I have Google now launcher along with icon changer to change the hideous square icons.
Things I like;
1)dual screen,
2)qslide,
3)being able to customize nav bar, 4)being able to set apps to immersive mode useful for apps that don't do that especially games.
Things I don't like;
1)the launcher and the icons.
2)I don't like tab view, fortunately you can change to list view. B
3) battery life, seems like software is optimized to its fullest potential in terms of battery life

Also what does LG call their UI?

Would be nice if the had a menu button for the home for the rare app that actually needs it
Also is there a way to get either the battery icon or the percentage, but not both?

No ui is more hideous than touchjizz. Ugliest thing ever

md1008 said:
I am actually surprised that the LG skin is actually pretty good once you move past the ugly TW like launcher/icons. Seems less bloated than TW yet has many features. I have Google now launcher along with icon changer to change the hideous square icons.
Things I like;
1)dual screen,
2)qslide,
3)being able to customize nav bar, 4)being able to set apps to immersive mode useful for apps that don't do that especially games.
Things I don't like;
1)the launcher and the icons.
2)I don't like tab view, fortunately you can change to list view. B
3) battery life, seems like software is optimized to its fullest potential in terms of battery life
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I won't count icon as a bad thing...the great thing about lg UI 4.o+...can change icon
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Just install action launcher
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mgbotoe said:
I won't count icon as a bad thing...the great thing about lg UI 4.o+...can change icon
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The problem is that if you use a different launcher the icons remain. For instance using Google now launcher the icons look especially atrocious.

md1008 said:
Well even with launcher the icons remain. You can't always change the icons with icon pack like with apex/nova.
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Actually with LG Launcher, they have their own way. Long press on the icon whos image you want to change. A lil paint brush will appear at the right side of the icon. Press it, it will take you to some default alternative icons LG has in place for you. Additionally, if you have downloaded or made your own...image, you can use that. Its fairly easy, give it a shot

mgbotoe said:
Actually with LG Launcher, they have their own way. Long press on the icon whos image you want to change. A lil paint brush will appear at the right side of the icon. Press it, it will take you to some default alternative icons LG has in place for you. Additionally, if you have downloaded or made your own...image, you can use that. Its fairly easy, give it a shot
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@mgbotoe thank you very much! Changing icon right now???
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Quick question...which icon pack is compatable with the V10?

fatannasty said:
@mgbotoe thank you very much! Changing icon right now
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Quick question...which icon pack is compatable with the V10?
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The icon packs are not compatible with the launcher. I usually download icon GRAPHIC packs from google. Can even looking at some icon community on g+ for those who like posting the graphics. The actual apk can't be install. Hope that make sense.

mgbotoe said:
The icon packs are not compatible with the launcher. I usually download icon GRAPHIC packs from google. Can even looking at some icon communication on g+ for those who like posting the graphics. The actual apk can't be install. Hope that make sense.
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Makes perfect sense. Thank you very much!

gmzamz said:
Would be nice if the had a menu button for the home for the rare app that actually needs it
Also is there a way to get either the battery icon or the percentage, but not both?
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Heads up, the menu button is still there. Long press on the recent apps button (square). That's it. Works on all the apps I've tried so far.

JayToTheMo said:
Heads up, the menu button is still there. Long press on the recent apps button (square). That's it. Works on all the apps I've tried so far.
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Glad to see LG keeping that menu button, I know I don't use it often but there are times I need it on my G3. LG did right by this phone...
Matt

The apps button long press for menu is also the same on my Note pro 12.2 tablet.
I was so annoyed when I saw they had gotten rid of the menu button and found out about the long press after some googling.
Tested it right away on my v10...relief!
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gmzamz said:
Would be nice if the had a menu button for the home for the rare app that actually needs it
Also is there a way to get either the battery icon or the percentage, but not both?
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You can turn the % off and keep the icon. Settings - Battery - uncheck show battery %
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bigstunta101 said:
No ui is more hideous than touchjizz. Ugliest thing ever
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agreed
I prefer HTC's Sense to this...but it beats the hell out of touchwiz

Jimmmycrackcorn said:
agreed
I prefer HTC's Sense to this...but it beats the hell out of touchwiz
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IMO, once you replace the launcher and the icons it actually resembles stock android a little.

The Glim Icon Pack on Google Play works with the default LG Home launcher

I use Nova Launcher... Aside from status bar and settings the phone looks pretty close to vanilla Android when compared to Touchwiz or Sense. However there's always purists who will say it's not enough.
It keeps me happy, my G3 is still pretty snappy running Nova. Different strokes!

CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
I use Nova Launcher... Aside from status bar and settings the phone looks pretty close to vanilla Android when compared to Touchwiz or Sense. However there's always purists who will say it's not enough.
It keeps me happy, my G3 is still pretty snappy running Nova. Different strokes!
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I still will always prefer stock android. I also like sense as well, it doesn't look like stock but a lot of the layout is close even though they use their own icons and color schemes.
I really hope CM takes on the V10. The second screen will probably be a challenge as it's not really a second screen.

Updated to android P

Hi all.
Today I received the new android p update. But unfortunately differences are little to none.
Have you received the update yet?
Whats your experience with android p on lg g7?
Have you noticed much improvements?

I noticed notifications are little bit different, you have option to minimize those permanent notifications without being able to see them in notification bar. And you get options for fast reply messages form viber... probably some other apps. But it wasn't there before. And Gestures are here. I still use app called Gesture control for this coz I like it more like that. And ofc there is different recent apps look. Looks better. Other than that, everything is same.

I use google sms app and have had the notification and fast reply already.
Unfortunately I am disappointed that lg did not put any time to improve the ui.
What about camera? I do not see any improvements.

I noticed also magnified view when I try to select some text. And in camera there is now cine shot which lets you make some photos with some part moving like animation.
There is probably more of changes that I dont notice. I use nova luncher with custom themes so I knot nothing about UI how it looks like now and can't remember how it looked before.

sisaxe said:
And Gestures are here. I still use app called Gesture control for this coz I like it more like that.
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What are gestures?

Issemann said:
What are gestures?
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If you turn them on in settings you will be able to use swipe right to open recent apps and switch between last used apps.

sisaxe said:
I noticed also magnified view when I try to select some text. And in camera there is now cine shot which lets you make some photos with some part moving like animation.
There is probably more of changes that I dont notice. I use nova luncher with custom themes so I knot nothing about UI how it looks like now and can't remember how it looked before.
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Cine is included in oreo so noting new

maydayind said:
Cine is included in oreo so noting new
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Cine video was in oreo. But not cine shot. Its not the same thing. Before I was using some apps yo do that.

I updated and my lockscreeen just wouldn't show, its just black and i can't do anything about it.

Do not disturb still don't work auto on for months and the notch was not in my way until now when you pinch in you tube that notch now get in the video as it was just a nice black bar.
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Anyway to get back the old recent apps menu?