Can someone develop an app our mod to have music play controls (play, fast forward, rewind, and stop) when you pull down the notification bar? The play controls should overlay the actual music player notification.
My Evo has replaced my ipod touch and I find it cumbersome that I have to pull down the notification bar, click on the music play to bring up the app, just to rewind or forward to the next song. I rather one less click and be able to have those controls right in the notification bar. I came from the Palm Pre where the music controls were easily accessible. Anyway, anyone up for the challenge? Thanks in advance for your efforts.
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Why don't u just use q widget and not even have to pull the bar down
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TJDuckett said:
Why don't u just use q widget and not even have to pull the bar down
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Q Widget? Is that in the market?
Status Flow said:
Q Widget? Is that in the market?
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A* widget... sorry.
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A* widget... sorry.
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Haha okay I see now. Thanks for clearing that up.
I do use a widget but I would like this fair added for when I'm multitasking. For example, I'm using an app, I don't want to leave that app, to go to my music player just to change the song , I would like to change it from the notification bar therefore I'm not leaving the app I'm using.
Try out Quick Desk. Will allow you to access widgets/programs from anywhere without exiting a program. Either a double tap on the home button, or a long press of the search button will pop up a customized screen that you can place a music widget on.
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Try out Quick Desk. Will allow you to access widgets/programs from anywhere without exiting a program. Either a double tap on the home button, or a long press of the search button will pop up a customized screen that you can place a music widget on.
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Thanks, I'll try that out.
I just set it up and I love it!
So far quick desk is sweet(downloaded it last night) It's even playing nice with my widget locker(which also "requires" that it be set as the default home also) thanks for the suggestion!
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QuickDesk Beta in the Market get it now !!
Looks pretty slick.
What is it?
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What is it?
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by double tapping the home button, you can bring up a custom 5x4 screen that lets you place shortcuts/widgets on it that opens over top whatever app you're running
seems like a really great idea
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Great idea, very useful. Must have app
This is...sexy. I am enjoying it. It took me a few seconds to figure out how it worked, but once I got it, It's sexy. hehehe.
Oh man. Genius. Thanks dude.
EDIT: landscape mode would be nice.
Hrm, just tried on 2.2 and it doesn't seem to work unless I set it up wrong. When I tap the home button twice it just takes me home lol.
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Hrm, just tried on 2.2 and it doesn't seem to work unless I set it up wrong. When I tap the home button twice it just takes me home lol.
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you need to set it as your default launcher, then in quickdesk, you can set up your launcher as whatever you want
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you need to set it as your default launcher, then in quickdesk, you can set up your launcher as whatever you want
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So, basically, clear defaults, and when you press home, and it says what launcher do you want to use, instead of launcher2, adw, or launcherpro (whatever you're using) you press "QuickDesk" then you double tap the home button, bring up quickdesk (you have to tap pretty quickly) and then press options - preferences. Then click 'default home' and set it back to your launcher. There, you can also change the delay for the double tap. Default is 300 miliseconds.
It's a cool app! Now I m thinking of moving the apps from my ADW apps dock to the QuickDesk, so I hv access to those apps anytime, anywhere!
Thanks for the great app!
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I got it set as: long press search button
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It's a cool app! Now I m thinking of moving the apps from my ADW apps dock to the QuickDesk, so I hv access to those apps anytime, anywhere!
Thanks for the great app!
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I did exactly that, the dock is useless with this app and much faster to access
rori~ said:
I got it set as: long press search button
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Me2, and Home key assign back to ADW Launcher itself, with dock disabled.
Is it like Power Strip?
Edit // market didnt work some minutes ago.. now it does. Its not like power strip
I'm loving this app. Thanks for the notification!
I can't make a decision between this and power strip.
I love this app! Very useful!
Sexy as hell
Very nice, two suggestions, add the option for a notification bar, and have it close on widget selection.
Hi I was just wondering if theres an app which enables you to adds a widget to the notification bar because I would love to control beyond pod and spotify from the notification bar
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Power control plus
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ah that looks very close to what i want! The only thing is, i want it to control my media players like spotify and doubletwist, thanks for the suggestion anyway!
I think i found a good app for it! its called QuickDraw, it seems perfect for what i want!
arj154 said:
I think i found a good app for it! its called QuickDraw, it seems perfect for what i want!
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Where did you find it?
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Where did you find it?
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i found it on app brain but ive found that it causes launcherpro to reload every time and it causes random crashes too so i uninstaled it.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/quickdesk-beta/sg.ruqqq.quickdesk
arj154 said:
I think i found a good app for it! its called QuickDraw, it seems perfect for what i want!
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arj154 said:
ah that looks very close to what i want! The only thing is, i want it to control my media players like spotify and doubletwist, thanks for the suggestion anyway!
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was wondering if you found a solution to control media player in the notification dock
i use quickdesk and include phantom music control widget
goothu99 said:
was wondering if you found a solution to control media player in the notification dock
i use quickdesk and include phantom music control widget
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i think i mispelled it, the software mightve been called quickdesk but i uninstalled it after a few days as i found it caused my phone to lag and reboot. I normally just use widget locker if i really need media controls and ive found it to be a semi usable solution.
I would love it but u can onli have a status switch till now
Are there any app like scrollable news widget but i want that app controls my media volume when i scroll my finger on, it increases or decreases my media volume. It can be 2x1 widget. Can u make like an application?
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Any idea???
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Are there any app like scrollable news widget but i want that app controls my media volume when i scroll my finger on, it increases or decreases my media volume. It can be 2x1 widget. Can u make like an application?
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I've been searching for the same thing but haven't been able to find anything. The closest I've found is a widget that opens the volume controls, which does me no good.
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I've been searching for the same thing but haven't been able to find anything. The closest I've found is a widget that opens the volume controls, which does me no good.
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Thanks for answer. I hope somebody will do that. If i know making an application i would do and make some money)
Anyone know of an app that will allow music controls on the Google Navigation screen? And if not, maybe this would be something helpful to others, if someone could write this?
Bump! I this bugs the crap out of me! I was a long time iphone user and switched to android recently. This is the only thing that bugs me about the switch. With the iPhone I could double tap the home button, scroll left and control whatever music was playing without leaving the navigation app or use the built in app music controls.
On android I have to scroll down to the notification menu, click on my music player, change the song, scroll back down into the notification menu, click on navigation to reopen it. I know it's a little thing but it's really annoying.
Any fixes or work around?
bump again, this drives me crazy when i'm driving! I have to decide before I leave whether I want to use the music app and actually be able to control the songs, or use the GPS and actually see where I'm going. Is there any way to get music controls on the GPS screen, or even another app that will at the very least give you the next turn information and let you control your music from one screen?
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Bump! I this bugs the crap out of me! I was a long time iphone user and switched to android recently. This is the only thing that bugs me about the switch. With the iPhone I could double tap the home button, scroll left and control whatever music was playing without leaving the navigation app or use the built in app music controls.
On android I have to scroll down to the notification menu, click on my music player, change the song, scroll back down into the notification menu, click on navigation to reopen it. I know it's a little thing but it's really annoying.
Any fixes or work around?
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I quoted your older post because I don't have an answer for your most recent post.
The workaround is going to depend on your Rom. I have not been stock in over a year so I'm not sure there is one for that.
I usually have my audio steaming through a Bluetooth device and can use that to control my music on all the roms I have tried.
The Rom I am currently playing with is ClearDroid 1.4.1 build 2, which has a recent apps window in the notification area. You can quickly switch back and forth between music and navigation using this. 1 swipe and one press. If music is playing the notification area also gives you info on the track and a pause button. Tapping it opens the music app but pausing the music causes this notification to clear and you would have to switch back to the music app to restart.
I seem to recall more complete music controls in the notification area of other roms. I can load some nandroids to check.
Now I'm in a Pickle
Moved to Q & A section.
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Moved to Q & A section.
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What happened? Swype malfunctioned today or are there just too many of them?
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Teichopsia said:
What happened? Swype malfunctioned today or are there just too many of them?
Sent from a dream.
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LOL. Good eye!
Figured the "please post all questions in the Q & A section...." was not appropriate for a thread that has been here for so long.
P. S. It's SwiftKey 3's predictive text, not Swype.
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LOL. Good eye!
Figured the "please post all questions in the Q & A section...." was not appropriate for a thread that has been here for so long.
P. S. It's SwiftKey 3's predictive text, not Swype.
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Don't encourage me. I have a bad tendency to hijack threads for loads of off topic conversations
Swiftkey.... I'll see if I remember - but if I mention swype again next time it malfunctions, you'll know what I mean. :beer:
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Hi all i develop a car dashdroid an app for people who drive.
the link in the play store is:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nezdroid.mycardashboard
but i had a problem,i cant emulate xperia z,htc one or Galaxy s4 on android emulator (its weird i set up but seems use another drawable folder) so im wondering if someone can install the APk and tell me if works well (layout dont overlay) or send me screenshots by email
[email protected] or post here. Thanks a lot
here its the "beta" Apk
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13378085/BetaApps/MyCarDashboard.apk
Here screenshot
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Here screenshot
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WOW amazing, can you help me again? same link
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13378085/BetaApps/MyCarDashboard.apk
its difficult i "cant" emulate the screen looks bigger like tablet instead a phone
i just need adjust clock
can you try again pleaseeeee
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WOW amazing, can you help me again? same link
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13378085/BetaApps/MyCarDashboard.apk
its difficult i "cant" emulate the screen looks bigger like tablet instead a phone
i just need adjust clock
can you try again pleaseeeee
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Clock is same that before?
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Clock is same that before?
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thanks, the problem its its a custom Clock so i cant "test" the size on layout but its too big :S i reduced, can you try please again
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13378085/BetaApps/MyCarDashboard.apk
same link
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Just so you know, the Play store says "This app is incompatible with your 3 Samsung GT-I9505"
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Just so you know, the Play store says "This app is incompatible with your 3 Samsung GT-I9505"
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Yes because the layout is a little different that was I posted the Dropbox link,I don't want bad rates because overlay buttons and stuff people are mean u.u. heh
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OK i uploaded a version supporting FHD screens, so if you can test it directly from market would be awesome
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nezdroid.mycardashboard
cool layout and features. looks good on my i9505. If you had a built in media/music player like the samsung drive software and the sony version this would be an awesome app
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cool layout and features. looka good on my i9505. If you had a built in media/music player like the samsung drive software and the sony version this would be an awesome app
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actually im looking for this, perhaps would be a "simple" music player, since having all that feature will be difficult, i mean maybe not like double twist or something like that but maybe just simple with some simple commands
i will try "attach" apollo (open source) to my layouts instead separate app
im wondering, how many people will like use "home" to bring the main app instead "home screen" mmmm
zen kun said:
actually im looking for this, perhaps would be a "simple" music player, since having all that feature will be difficult, i mean maybe not like double twist or something like that but maybe just simple with some simple commands
i will try "attach" apollo (open source) to my layouts instead separate app
im wondering, how many people will like use "home" to bring the main app instead "home screen" mmmm
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A simple music player would be great. support for flac and the usual mp3 etc. you dont need all the fancy EQ options because you would be playing it through your car stereo which has EQ anyway.
If you have a look at the Samsung drive app for example, the media buttons (play pause skip shuffle etc) are so small and not handy for driving at all. Here in Western Australia it is illegal to touch your mobile phone whilst driving, so quick large easy to read buttons are crucial. If you had, now playing/album art, large easy buttons and a large slider for skipping through a track i would be very happy and im sure others would be too. Your music player could even look similar to your main screen. now playing in the middle with the time slider down the bottom, play/pause button, forward and back buttons, and a button to take you to your song/album/playlist select section in the corners like on the main screen. lol sorry its your app im sure you have your own ideas!
Ps the built in auto turn bluetooth on is such a simple feature yet one ive always wanted and the big names havent thought of so well done. if you could spread the icons out a little under the speedo and make them shortcuts to those settings that would be cool.
PPS on the home button question maybe have the option in your settings to do either and let the user decide. the more customizable your app is the more people will like it.
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A simple music player would be great. support for flac and the usual mp3 etc. you dont need all the fancy EQ options because you would be playing it through your car stereo which has EQ anyway.
If you have a look at the Samsung drive app for example, the media buttons (play pause skip shuffle etc) are so small and not handy for driving at all. Here in Western Australia it is illegal to touch your mobile phone whilst driving, so quick large easy to read buttons are crucial. If you had, now playing/album art, large easy buttons and a large slider for skipping through a track i would be very happy and im sure others would be too. Your music player could even look similar to your main screen. now playing in the middle with the time slider down the bottom, play/pause button, forward and back buttons, and a button to take you to your song/album/playlist select section in the corners like on the main screen. lol sorry its your app im sure you have your own ideas!
Ps the built in auto turn bluetooth on is such a simple feature yet one ive always wanted and the big names havent thought of so well done. if you could spread the icons out a little under the speedo and make them shortcuts to those settings that would be cool.
PPS on the home button question maybe have the option in your settings to do either and let the user decide. the more customizable your app is the more people will like it.
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thanks for your thoughs that make me happy and now i want develop more LOL i will try make an music app and can start auto when you start the app if you want
i will look into this can you attach screenshots i want see how looks like thanks again :3
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thanks for your thoughs that make me happy and now i want develop more LOL i will try make an music app and can start auto when you start the app if you want
i will look into this can you attach screenshots i want see how looks like thanks again :3
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My screen shot looks the same as the one previously uploaded but i attached it anyway.
If you need anyone to test any new features on an i9505 send me a pm.
Auto starting modes would be a good feature. load straight into music part of your app if you like. would be very handy for people that use NFC. NFC app loads your app which connects Bluetooth and has the music ready to go. Thats efficiency right there!
Very nice looking app... Love the weather and speed in the middle...
But having the settings button take 25% of the shortcuts on the main screen is maybe too much. I would like to set that shortcut my self and just press the menu button when I was to access settings.
Other than that... Really nice app...
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NinjaOne said:
Very nice looking app... Love the weather and speed in the middle...
But having the settings button take 25% of the shortcuts on the main screen is maybe too much. I would like to set that shortcut my self and just press the menu button when I was to access settings.
Other than that... Really nice app...
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i guess i will move to menu button i hope people figure out and the next modification i will try to make a simple built in player :3
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i guess i will move to menu button i hope people figure out and the next modification i will try to make a simple built in player :3
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Good ideas. no point having a settings button when the menu key can do the same thing :good:
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Good ideas. no point having a settings button when the menu key can do the same thing :good:
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I guess I will try to use that menu to call voice actions from Google
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Why not just a blank shortcut button?
Personally I would like mine to be a podcast button...
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Why not just a blank shortcut button?
Personally I would like mine to be a podcast button...
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i guess i will put google commands BUT configurable, so you can change if you want