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[APP] zMooth gesture app to replace keys

zMooth works on rooted Droid's with rooted android 2.2+.
zMooth lets you use gestures to mimic your device's hardware keys (back, home, menu and power(in Pro)), you will be able to use very intuitive gestures to navigate your device.
zMooth is unobtrusive and uses minimum amount of screen space but very easy and intuitive to use. If you use for couple of days you won't even think about using the buttons.
After you install the app you will see a blue area at the bottom of the screen, swipe left on this area to go back, swipe right for menu, gesture a up-arrow(^) for home and gesture a lightning strike/thunderbolt to power off. Please check the screen shots and video for more info.
App website
App market link
Support is built-in to the app, "Preferences->Help" will resolve most issues. If not resolved just contact me through "Preferences->Help->Contact Support" and I will be happy to resolve any issues.
Thanks.

windroidHD said:
Check out zMooth app which replaces back, menu, home and power hardware keys with gestures.
XDA thread
Would appreciate any feedback from DroidX users.
Thanks.
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This is a great app! Sometimes it has trouble picking up back and search, but that's only because it will only pick up gestures to a certain degree of crapyness.

yodadude5454 said:
This is a great app! Sometimes it has trouble picking up back and search, but that's only because it will only pick up gestures to a certain degree of crapyness.
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there is no gesture for search. check below link for gesturing techniques if you havn't already done so.
http://simplemobdev.blogspot.com/p/zmooth-support-faq.html

Been using this since last night and working good so far.
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DRTMI said:
Been using this since last night and working good so far.
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Thanks for feedback, updated OP with info.

Still using this and just bought the pro version so I.could.customize more. Now to get my button lights to stay off.
EDIT: Really like the turn screen off with the paid version. Don't have to use any of the hard buttons anymore, I don't use the search except when in stock recovery.
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I'm using this app since the first versions and now I can't live without it!
I have just installed in my galaxy tab and it runs like a charm!
Five stars in the market!
Thanks!

For me, a perfect solution (after trying Button Savior and Softkeys). I came from the Incredible, and quickly learned to dislike the hardware buttons of the DroidX.
Zmooth solves the problem and really speeds up operations. Stable and configurable, too.

Facial recognition lock apk

I was browsing the forums and I came across this thread and the software is awesome. You can lock any app you want!
Original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166054
Here is a link to a quick video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVWmeuj3T4
Check it out! Please hit the thanks button if you like my share!
I am running this on Synergy and have had NO problems.

Pretty Cool

Really cool app, except when its night time and there is no light around so I uninstalled it :/ thanks tho
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Great app, thanks for sharing

crzy619 said:
Really cool app, except when its night time and there is no light around so I uninstalled it :/ thanks tho
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I had an issue with the same thing and this seemed to fix it:
The most accurate recognition will be achieved when all the training images are taken directly from front (i.e. no profile images etc.). Also, you should take training images in different illuminations (in those environments where you usually use your mobile). Sufficient amount of images per person is about 5 to 10.
give it a shot and see if it changes!

Adam1422 said:
I had an issue with the same thing and this seemed to fix it:
The most accurate recognition will be achieved when all the training images are taken directly from front (i.e. no profile images etc.). Also, you should take training images in different illuminations (in those environments where you usually use your mobile). Sufficient amount of images per person is about 5 to 10.
give it a shot and see if it changes!
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had the same thng, but i just set a password and used that instead of the facial recognition. works for me.
thanks for the app man!

brock1909 said:
had the same thng, but i just set a password and used that instead of the facial recognition. works for me.
thanks for the app man!
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Not a problem! I did the same thing! If you like my share hit the "thanks" button!

It doesn't seem to work on a rooted Evo. Every App I lock goes to the face program then the app starts anyway.

been using this all day here and i must say im impressed. now i just need this to work with the "stock" lock screen (take the place of a pin pass or pattern). that would be amazing.

runcool said:
It doesn't seem to work on a rooted Evo. Every App I lock goes to the face program then the app starts anyway.
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Im rooted running synergy rc1 and it works fine. Try wiping the app data and uninstall and then do a fresh install and see if that helps.

bigdog1459 said:
been using this all day here and i must say im impressed. now i just need this to work with the "stock" lock screen (take the place of a pin pass or pattern). that would be amazing.
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I was thinking the same thing! That would be a kick ass feature.

I am running the latest MIUI and this works fine. Awesome application. My only complaint is that on MIUI you can drag applications to the top of the screen for an uninstall. If you do that with the app, it will remove it and then you can access whatever you want on the phone. Obviously nobody is going to really know that they can do that unless they are familiar with MIUI, but still something to nag about.
Awesome application.

GeneralSky2004 said:
I am running the latest MIUI and this works fine. Awesome application. My only complaint is that on MIUI you can drag applications to the top of the screen for an uninstall. If you do that with the app, it will remove it and then you can access whatever you want on the phone. Obviously nobody is going to really know that they can do that unless they are familiar with MIUI, but still something to nag about.
Awesome application.
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Same here so what I did was place it in a folder and selected the HIDE APPLICATION option that way it cannot be found

That's what I ended up doing as well. Worked really well since you can't delete the folder with something in it, but you can't find what's in it.
Also, I found that if you hit the home key while the app is loading, it cancels the protection out.
Say you have it protecting messages. You click on messages and while the screen is blank for a second or two (The camera security is loading), hit the home key. Now open messages again and it doesn't lock you out.
Just me or others too?
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GeneralSky2004 said:
That's what I ended up doing as well. Worked really well since you can't delete the folder with something in it, but you can't find what's in it.
Also, I found that if you hit the home key while the app is loading, it cancels the protection out.
Say you have it protecting messages. You click on messages and while the screen is blank for a second or two (The camera security is loading), hit the home key. Now open messages again and it doesn't lock you out.
Just me or others too?
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Yep i tried that and it actually turned off the app to where i was freely able to go in and out of it without security

I just tried it and the same thing happens.
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This app is dope I just set my adw ex as the only app and now everytime the screen goes off you have to unlock with your face haha brilliant
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GeneralSky2004 said:
That's what I ended up doing as well. Worked really well since you can't delete the folder with something in it, but you can't find what's in it.
Also, I found that if you hit the home key while the app is loading, it cancels the protection out.
Say you have it protecting messages. You click on messages and while the screen is blank for a second or two (The camera security is loading), hit the home key. Now open messages again and it doesn't lock you out.
Just me or others too?
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The home button does the same on my phone if you hit it while it's loading
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Same here with the home button
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I found that bug accidentally, but now that I have found it, I can't really use the app anymore. Simply because I know how easy it is to get around.
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[Q] About lockscreen

Can you still have the 4 app launcher if you have a passcode? (I'm thinking about buying a One X)

Yes u just drag the app or unlock it and then it prompts u for password or face unlock
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nman123 said:
Yes u just drag the app or unlock it and then it prompts u for password or face unlock
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Awesome, thanks!

nman123 said:
Yes u just drag the app or unlock it and then it prompts u for password or face unlock
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Also, FWIW, I'm password/passcode mandated bc my company forces admin rights for me to get corporate email, so I have to, of course, enter my passcode each time i unlock directly into an app. HOWEVER, this is not the case with the Camera, at least for picture taking. I can 'partially' unlock to get to the camera app and take multiple photos without entering a passcode, but as soon as you try to review or edit photos, you are prompted for the password.
Personally, I was concerned that I would lose quick access to the camera with password unlock, but luckily that's not the case. Thought I'd pass that along...

If you are interested, there is an app called ExtendLockTime, which allows you to set a delay for the pass code. For example, if you only wanted to enter the code once per day, within the app you set it to 24 hours. Its working perfectly on my HOX.

Any way to get the Screen Lock/Unlock sounds back too? lol

nuprotocol said:
Any way to get the Screen Lock/Unlock sounds back too? lol
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Found it!

Give Widget Locker a whirl. Highly customizable and can look like stock ICS. Easily capable of more actions than the stock lockscreen.

rpritch said:
If you are interested, there is an app called ExtendLockTime, which allows you to set a delay for the pass code. For example, if you only wanted to enter the code once per day, within the app you set it to 24 hours. Its working perfectly on my HOX.
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I'm not sure why HTC decided to mess with the default delays...The ICS ones were just fine. I usually had mine set to 3 seconds in case the display turned off while I was reading something and I could just tap the button to turn it back on without unlocking.

[APP REQ] Sandbox Lock?

My kids pick up my device and love to play games. That all fine except sometimes they click my mail or other apps. Is there a way to put lock screen on some apps, or all apps except X app etc? Maybe have a folder on the lock screen for apps that can be in a sandbox/ available to use without lock screen?
Of course there's a security aspect in that once someone is in they can move elsewhere so it needs to be a quarantined area.
Or add a second layer of security for some apps.
Anyone?
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Like this?

[APP][Launcer] Google Experience Launcher with Ok, Google

So in the latest update, you will get "ok google" while in the google search app.
With this launcher, it gets even better, you install it, and you can use "ok google" right from the home screen.
To make it work, just install the latest google search from play store, then download and install this apk:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ina0fd8fwki5fo/GoogleHome.apk

awesome, thanks!

Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat

very good, thank you

There are some apps that will give you the knock off feel if you want it.
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works awesome. thanks

Howie Dub said:
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
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it does turn off if you tap on the notification bar. either way launcher is really nice

Howie Dub said:
Thanks for this! Came from the GNex and missed this launcher from the Kit Kat ROMs. Loved being able to voice activate Google Now from the home screen and swiping to access Google Now. Only thing that doesn't work it with this launcher is Knock Knock to turn the screen off (Knock On works). I created a workaround with Tasker where if I shake the phone left or right, it turns off the screen. Almost like having Kit Kat
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I found a pretty good workaround for that. If you have G2 exposed installed (requires exposed framework, needs root) you can map the 'long press' for any button to lock screen. Just holding whichever button is easiest to reach to lock works nicely. I wish the google experience launcher would support gestures, as we can always download the free 'screen off and lock' app and map a gesture to that too like I do in Nova launcher.

Both this KK Home launcher and Nova can utilize the "Knock Off" feature by simply double-tapping a blank area on the notification bar. This is the default behavior and no setup is required to invoke.
Thanks for making this available, OP!
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bckrupps said:
it does turn off if you tap on the notification bar. either way launcher is really nice
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Thanks! Did not know that. I can use that with the phone laying down. Unfortunately, my hands aren't big enough to reach the notification bar during one handed operation, so the Tasker workaround works better for me in that situation.
benjmiester said:
I found a pretty good workaround for that. If you have G2 exposed installed (requires exposed framework, needs root) you can map the 'long press' for any button to lock screen. Just holding whichever button is easiest to reach to lock works nicely. I wish the google experience launcher would support gestures, as we can always download the free 'screen off and lock' app and map a gesture to that too like I do in Nova launcher.
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I haven't rooted yet. Maybe I'll try it if I do, but haven't really had the urge to do so. Came from a GNex where I crack flashed constantly, but ended up using a stock ROM when I discovered Tasker.

can't use in F320L

kevintong116 said:
can't use in F320L
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It works...update Google search and play services
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it doesnt seem to show my missed calls or text count on the icons though which is a bummer when you unlock your phone. anybody else having this problem? i missed a call and didnt even know it until i got a voicemail popup in my notification window

Anyone else getting a high mediaserver wakelock with this launcher? I'm assuming it's because of the always listening Google Now on the homescreens. Mediaserver was using at least 15% of the battery on this launcher. Switched to Nova and mediaserver is down to 1%.

I have the latest Google search app installed and the "okay Google" isn't working for me. I'm on AEON ROM v3. What am I doing wrong?
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Ghstudent said:
I have the latest Google search app installed and the "okay Google" isn't working for me. I'm on AEON ROM v3. What am I doing wrong?
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You need to set the language to "English (United Kingdom)"

You must know Google launcher only works in English US ..under Google now settings
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oriveradel said:
You must know Google launcher only works in English US ..under Google now settings
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I had it set to English US..
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