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New version of JustReader is out!
JustReader is a Google Reader client for Android.
We focused on these features:
*honeycomb tablet support
*full offline support
*multiple accounts
*fast and customizable UI
*dark/light themes
*share/star fully supported
*swipe to switch article
*font size can be changed
If you like JustReader, please, rate it in the Android Market! It can really help us!
Here is a small video review:
Please, if you have any suggestions or bugreports feel free to contact me here or via "Feedback" option in my app.
Recent changes:
1.5.6 beta1 http://dev-host.org/qyqylj10cgli/1.5.6-beta1.apk
- faster screen orientation change
- progress bar is shown when article is loaded
- fixed backup/restore in accounts
- starred items can be loaded for offline use
- added notification "Not all articles loaded"
- fixed some important stability issues
- optimized list scrolling a little bit
- changed layout for tablets a little bit
1.5.5-beta2
http://dev-host.org/shvm4kh8f78s/1.5.5-beta2.apk
- some optimization to prevent OutOfMemoryError
- possibility to use background color in Article Title (setting next to 'Theme' setting)
- fixed old java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: parameter must be a descendant of this view
- some enhancements for widget in Android 3.0+
1.5.5-beta1
http://dev-host.org/ei2v25ad23iz/1.5.5-beta1.apk
- thumbnails fix
- better scroll on tap and switch on tap
- better "share text". added link to mail
- fix for "mark as read" (sometimes statuses were not saved after mark all as read)
- better ICS support. (strange white background)
- some bugfixes from my mailbox
- Mode Selector is shown when user taps on mode indicator
- probably fixed: links sometimes opened in internal browser (while set to external)
- some fixes for orientation changes
- data not cleared when new feeds added (previously data was cleared. now only new feed data is loaded)
Here is 1.5.3-beta2
http://dev-host.org/sw9ukpmpnub1/1.5.3-beta2.apk
Should fix some errors mentioned here:
- Problems with thumbnails and summaries
- Text color in the title of activity (in tablet mode)
- Some sync optimizations
Here is the first version of JustReader with plugins - 1.5.3-beta1: http://dev-host.org/9tc7a45ulvj8/1.5.3-beta1.apk
what is done:
- plugin system + 2 included plugins
- facebook plugin (not included, here: http://dev-host.org/klu24wccv1ri/plugins-0.1-beta1.apk). nice plugin I think. try it and say what you think
- changed reading UI. check it out. I hope you like it. (both on tablets and phones). Reminder: you can switch articles by tapping on the screen (I think I fixed some bugs about it, so this should work now)
- optimized article list scrolling - feels much better on my Acer A500 Honeycomb tablet
- better internal browser
- there are many little changes
It's better to try
based on your feedback, here is 1.5.1 beta
http://dev-host.org/twgdkmeffw45/1.5.1-beta1.apk
- bugfixes
- "Mark next as read" and "Mark previous as read"
- added back "Mark as read" to tablets. (was not available in reading layout)
- checked ICS - everything is fine for me
- fixed "tap to scroll" and "tap to switch" article. Previously JR could switch article when link was clicked.
- regrouped settings
- made a small 3-steps wizard
1.5.0-rc
http://dev-host.org/c7ngjwqhca68/1.5.0-rc.apk
- now it updates JustReader from the market (not a new installation)
- deletes folder /sdcard/JustReader. now it uses Android/data/ru.enacu.myreader
- better thumbnails viewer. scrolling is more smooth now
- some fixes
- "share link" from context menu added
- possibly, fixed zoom on tablets (wasn't working sometimes)
1.5.0-beta18
http://dev-host.org/cxrnzrf1ea23/1.5.0-beta18.apk
- updated translations
- fixed some bugs with rotation
- added BACKUP/RESTORE (saves all your settings + accounts + feed settings) for now it saves everything in /sdcard/JustReader.backup.xml. will add dialog for selection
- fixed tablet mode for Android 2+
- some other bugfixes
1.5.0-beta17 http://dev-host.org/38o9v6jcrhyn/1.5.0-beta17.apk
- fixed online mode for categories with spaces
- memory usage optimization
- favorites is always shown (+ it opens ful your history of starred items)
- many bugs fixed
1.5.0-beta15: http://dev-host.org/buez7cxrd914/1.5.0-beta15.apk
- new share icon, a little bit changed UI, deleted like/share buttons
- fixed some http errors
- cleaned up a project a little bit - smaller apk
- fixed "back to list"
- added new settings "Max unread post age", "Max read post age" (before was only one)
- "save picture" fix
- fixed widget updates in some cases
- "fit images" fix
1.5.0-beta14 http://dev-host.org/1r3k1t0vojjf/1.5.0-beta14.apk
- fixed some sync issues (scottjb and shadowcaster31, pls, check this out)
- changed Http library
- some optimizations (in thread management). possibly, app will be more light
- added animations for article switching
- added "Tap to scroll" and "Tap to switch" actions. Tap on the left/right/top/bottom side of the reading screen to switch articles or scroll
Hope, all these changes will make JustReader more comfortable to read
1.5.0-beta13 http://dev-host.org/64sgyrtwyzuz/1.5.0-beta13.apk
- widgets added + some improvements for them
- sync optimized
- some bugfixes
1.5.0-beta12
http://dev-host.org/l3x74w0rly1w/1.5.0-beta12.apk
- optimized UI. work much smoother now
- better offline mode support (almost the same as in 1.3.9)
- simplified mode selection (there is an indicator in the corner. press it to select mode). also added descriptions to clarify this
1.5.0 beta 10: http://dev-host.org/dsdzpp3o5yz9/1.5.0-beta10.apk
- fixes in sync process (many)
- "mark all as read" marks items read only locally (when offline)
- there is a possibility to just save article statuses (without loading new articles). it's available in main menu.
1.5.0 - beta 9: http://dev-host.org/5fm3pjfvmjln/1.5.0-beta9.apk
- Some more fixes
- better youtube support for honeycomb (+ shows small youtube icon to go to Youtube App)
- better image fit (some images had wrong proportions)
- fixed some mark all as read bugs
- better thumbnail viewer (+ fixed bug with huge Android)
- fixed crashes in Honeycomb (workaround)
1.5.0-beta8
http://dev-host.org/riciu2x8psif/1.5.0-beta8.apk
- offline mode as before (sync works again)
- made some improvements to "copy text". Use standard android feature for text selection
- made many improvements in sync (should work more stable)
1.5.0-beta5
http://dev-host.org/f3oou70jy3cw/1.5.0-beta5.apk
there are fixed many little things, but many things are to be fixed
Also, started implementing offline sync
Now you can select mode of the app: Online/Offline/WiFi only
Check the menu (Honeycomb), bottom toolbar (pre Honeycomb)
1.5.0-beta4
- fixed issues with Android 2.2-
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1.5.0-beta3
- honeycomb support is back!
- opimizations, for example, statuses change almost immediately
- bugfixes
- the last, but not the least: You can enable "Tablet mode" even for Android 2.x devices.
Can be very usefull for many users, having 7 or more inches tablets on Android 2.x
Also.... VERY IMPORTANT: IF you have any bugs with sync: loading new items and saving statuses, please, send me back logs. Just press "Send logs" menu item
Here is the link: http://dev-host.org/nmv1mzvjvsdi/1.5.0-beta3.apk
v1.5.0-beta1
- NOT FOR HONEYCOMB. will come later. check 1.3.9
- works only ONLINE. sync option will come later
- some UI changes (pull to refresh in the list)
- optimizations
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Also, we started our site and facebook page.
'Like' in facebook is appreciated very much.
Would like the ability to "mark as read" by long pressing a group/entry. Other than that it looks nice, good work so far
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
Widget would be great too. I have been looking for a good google reader widget for a long time.
Sent from my iPhone 6
cingall said:
Would like the ability to "mark as read" by long pressing a group/entry
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I'm planning to implement such feature. (Also, give a possibility to mark as read "on server". sometimes is usefull, I think)
So, I think it will be available in the mid of the next week if you are interested.
jedwardmiller said:
Widget would be great too. I have been looking for a good google reader widget for a long time.
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Now for me the first priority is auto sync and sync of pictures, but after that I'll surely implement a widget (but, maybe in pro version).
What do you like to include in such widget? A list of articles (for selected feed, category) or texts?
Thank you both for the feedback!
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I'm planning to implement such feature. (Also, give a possibility to mark as read "on server". sometimes is usefull, I think)
So, I think it will be available in the mid of the next week if you are interested.
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I am interested! Gonna try ASAP!
Thank you for your job, it's a great lightweight app!
I use it as my everyday reader for 1 week, so far so good.
I'll wait for the auto sync but actually I don't really need it!
Thank you very much
Thank you very much for your response.
I'll try to make it even better!
Here is the new version with auto sync!
1.0.beta3 was not very stable.
So, check out quick fix!
1.0.rc1 is much more stable now.
Also, you can just download JustReader from Android Market!
Hi everybody!
I've just implemented downloading of the images (view images offline). Do you want to try it?
If so, check out this version!
It's not very stable, but you can try and write here what you think.
It can be switched on in account preferences screen.
Next things I would like to implement are:
- possibility to stop synchronization process
- show synchronization status in notification bar
hello!
I use this new release for 3 days and everything works like a charm on my hero!
once again, thank you for this app, better thn newsrob
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
new version for testing
gp4004 said:
hello!
I use this new release for 3 days and everything works like a charm on my hero!
once again, thank you for this app, better thn newsrob
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
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Thank you for testing pre market releases!
This is new version with
- sync status in notification bar
- some improvements in sync process (speed, stability)
- possibility to stop sync process
Check it out!
Also, I'm planning to release paid market version and to cut a little bit free version, also I'll try to add advertisment on the main acitivity of the application.
Everyone here, If you want, you can send me emails or private messages and I'll send you unlock code.
So, come back here when pro version is out. First 100 will get unlock code.
Also, a big job must be done to make the release really stable.
Thank you all again!
What about Google Reader by Google?
What do you think about new Google Reader for Android released by Google?
Do you think they will implement full offline support?
Do you like this new app? Why?
Just downloaded market version, and a few quick thoughts (I'll have more later)
Sync settings:
Maximal age of the post should be Maximum
you list a bunch of numbers in that catergory. I'm assuming they are days, but weeks would also be a possibility. If you could put 1 (unit), 2 (unit), that'd be great.
Main feed page:
I use folders a LOT in google reader. Usually, I browse by the whole folder at once, rather than the individual source (example, I might have android police, Android Central, and XDA portal for android all in one folder). However, in this app, I can only view by individual feed. If you can place an option under the folder menu to view all at once, that'd be great! By this I mean, I might be viewing an Android central story, but the next story might be XDA portal.
Edit: Just found if you tap the numbers it does this. If you can make that a menu option, that'd be great. I only found it by accident.
Overall:
You have a setting for article screen theme. Any way you can make that universal throughout the app? I like black text on white. However, everything but the article is still white text on black.
Make it so that articles that are read in app are read everywhere.
That's all for now. Looks really good so far. Love the swipe to go to next page option. Google official reader needed that. For what I think of googles reader app, I really like it. Nice UI, but no offline caching.
E_man5112 said:
Make it so that articles that are read in app are read everywhere.
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Hi!
Thank you very much for some suggestions!
What do you mean by phrase on top of this post?
Statuses are saved to Google servers each time you synchronize account.
You mean "instantly"? Right when you are reading?
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You mean "instantly"? Right when you are reading?
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+1. Also, PM
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
I think a widget would be a great idea. I see you are planning to add it in the future and you were asking what to be included. I think the best way to do the widget would be to display "all items" that would link to your app when clicked. I also would like to see a mark all as read on the widget too if that can be done.
I'll implement widget for sure, but a little bit later. Now the main priority is stability.
Now, you can try one more beta version:
better offline support
bugfixes
some synchronization performance improvements
1.0 version is out
Hi!
version 1.0 is on the market now.
you can update right from the market or from the top post.
And, there is a present for you.
PM or email me and I'll send you key app for removing ads in JustReader (I need your Google Reader account name for this)
Next things I would like to do: to implement better and more intuitive interface and to listen for your suggestions!
Thank you
Happy New Year to everybody!
JustReader 1.0.4 is out now (update from the market) .
ui improvements
full themes support
bugfixes
downloading of images is limited to 20 posts for free version
I would like to thank you for using JustReader and make a little present - JustReader pro.
Send me PMs with your google reader account name (usually your gmail) and I'll send you pro version for your account.
Hi everybody!
New version is out.
changes are:
-present version works fully like pro version
-reading position shows on the Post Activity
-link to open browser (possibility to open browser without using menu)
-bugfixes
Also, there are some special offers.
If you would like to translate JustReader to your native language, I'll be very happy and you'll get present version of JustReader Pro for your work (or maybe two or three versions for your friends)
If you like the app and want to get free pro version you can make a post in your blog about our application, what you like and what you don't, with links to xda and homepage.
Thank you!
Hello everyone.
Free GPS signal monitoring tool.
The application is called GPS Monitor Free by Illyrium & can be found and downloaded freely from the market.
GPS Monitor Free
The application is also available with a BUNCH OF EXTRA FEATURES as Premium, GPS Monitor Premium
What the app does - it activates itself as soon as GPS is in use and deactivates when GPS is no longer in use.
While GPS is in use, the app shows a notification icon that can be customized to show sats in view, sats in fix The app can be configured to show more types of location details in the notification, including a complete custom mode showing lon,lat,speed,accuracy,gps time, sats in view/ sats in fix.
UP TO 3 NOTIFICATION ICONS visible in the same time showing satellites in view/fix, accuracy of the fix, current speed.
Premium features: customize various audio notifications on events like gps on, gps off, fix, lost fix;
GPS Keepalive function for a period of time after GPS receiver is no longer in use.
A list with active applications currently using the GPS receiver.
Ability to choose and change the NTP server to help the GPS get a faster fix (root needed).
Full list of internation NTP server added.
Pro version supports now external plugins.
New GPS tools added in premium version - user can do a full reset of the GPS:
* Reset GPS - clean XTRA data
* Inject GPS Time from NTP server
* Re-download XTRA data and inject it
Widget allowing to quickly Reset GPS,Inject NTP time and download & inject XTRA.
Quickly resetting the GPS without launching an external app comes handy to a lot of users when the GPS receiver takes too long to lock on satellites.
&& a lot more features in development right now.
If you have any ideas, you are more than welcome to share them with me and I'll try to implement them as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT
I need volunteers for translations in Spanish, Italian, German & any other possible language. In exchange I offer the GPS Monitor Premium for free, and access to all beta versions of the app and Plugins
Project can be translated here:
http://crowdin.net/project/gps-monitor
(link is expired - crowdin is nice but too expensive for a project that small, please contact me directly if you would like to help with translations)
In progress
GPS Plugins in development
Normal/Conservative feature development abandoned since disabling GPS is not possible on all ROMs.
Update
1.1.0.38 premium
- Increased stability
- Keepalive can be activated up to 24 Hours
- Keepalive notification can be toggled from the menu
1.1.0.30 premium & free
- increased notification icon precision (5,10,15,20,25, 50, 100)
- Custom notification (Dashboard) is visible on both white and black android theme
1.1.0.28 premium
- MULTIPLE NOTIFICATION ICONS SUPPORT (1 main + 2 extra)
- Options to customise second and third notification icon
- Extra notification icon can show
* satelittes
* accuracy
* speed
- Icons optimised - smaller apk
1.1.0.27 free & premium changes
- increased stability of the service
- fixed crashes of the service on some devices
- added Share by mail, social networks, etc.. in the main application menu
1.0.9 free
- Notification icon can now show speed and accuracy
- Address is resolved in idle mode (if internet connection available)
- French translation added.
- bug-fixes
1.1.0.24 premium
- Fixed BusyBox detection - no more FC on GPS Tools tab
- Improved gps config file editing method
- Added new GPS Tools
* Reset GPS Data (Clear XTRA)
* Inject GPS Time from NTP server
* Download XTRA data
- Added Widget allowing the user to quickly reset GPS Data, Injecting NTP time and re-downloading XTRA data if available
1.0.9 premium
- Increased stability
- Tools GPS tab added
Ability to configure custom GPS NTP server (root required)
Full international NTP servers list added into the app
- Notification icon can now show SPEED
- Address is resolved in idle mode (if internet connection available)
- French translation added.
- External plugin support added (plugins coming soon)
- bug-fixes
1.0.7 Internal engine completely rewritten - increased stability;List preferences selection bug fix.
Pro: Experimental GPS Keepalive functionality added.
1.0.6 Major Update. All icons changes. Bugs fixed.
1.0.5 FIXED looping GPS interfacing bug on some devices (hopefully this applies or all or most of the existing devices)
Fixed latitude/longitude conversion.
1.0.4 Stabilized passive location info functions.
Getting location data (lat/lng, accuracy, addr) is faster & optimized. Fixed crashes/GPS restarting bug on some devices.
1.0.3 App updated.
Now functions on android >=1.6;
A bunch of new features added & preferences. Use can choose what the notification icon displays.
Latitude & longitude are correctly displayed now.
1.0.2 Application updated.
All notification icons changed, only locked satellites are now displayed, and latitude/longitude as soon as they are available.
1.0.1 I have updated the application and fixed some bugs.
Fixed GPS left in use bug after closing on some devices. GPS Icon reaction improved.
The application uses now a lot less resources.
Cheers,
Adrian (Illyrium)
Here the link: GPS Monitor Free
So you don't have to look at +50 pages
Sorry it does'nt activate the GPS on my Desire. GPS was still on
dragonro said:
Hello everyone.
Free GPS signal monitoring tool.
The application is called GPS Monitor Free by Illyrium & can be found and downloaded freely from the market.
What the app does - it activates itself as soon as GPS is in use and deactivates when GPS is no longer in use. While GPS is in use, the app shows a notification icon with the satellites in view. For the moment this is all that the app does, but I am working to add some other features to it.
The app is free for the moment - and will be free (even the pro version) for everyone that helps me my sending me bugs/features.
If you have any ideas, you are more than welcome to send them to me an I will try to implement them as soon as possible.
Cheers,
Adrian (Illyrium)
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Nice app, nice to be able to see how many sattelites I'm connected to right in the status bar, beats having to open a seperate app to check
Working on HD2 with TyphooN_CM7_v3.3.7.
reef2009 said:
Sorry it does'nt activate the GPS on my Desire. GPS was still on
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U have to open a third party app like GPS Status or Google Maps.
icke said:
U have to open a third party app like GPS Status or Google Maps.
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I tested with google Maps but no GPS activation.
Maps keeps asking to activate GPS in settings... So I did...
dragonro said:
What the app does - it activates itself as soon as GPS is in use and deactivates when GPS is no longer in use.
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The service itself is activating...but the service doesn't aktivate GPS.
Nice App! Is it possible to change the color according to the status searching for sats = yellow / fix = green?
Hi,
Installed on my DHD with CM7 and it works perfectly. I really like the little notification telling you that service is actually switched on and off when you open and close apps, does this show that my GPS unit is actively seeking sats or just your service? I need to have a test on the open road as i am sat in the office at the moment and can only see 1 sat. I'll have a look and see if i am getting much drain.
Personally, my suggestion would be to have a option to have a timeout on the notification icon and keep the info in the drag down drawer as it is at the moment. I don't really need to know that GPS is active but i often find myself wondering if i have a good fix when Maps has me driving in the sea.
On Garmin-Asus A50 it works ok, exept u get a notice "GPS position changed" wich notice will not go away.
number of fixed sats instead of sats i can see
Hi,
I think that number of fixed Sats gives better information than number of sats i can see. I am currently using GPS Status program to see how many sats are fixed when i am using GPS program without feature that can show fixed sats. Your program with notification in the bar will be definitively better alternative.
Nice little program OP, can't see the PRO version in the Market though
I just installed the app and so far it's working ok... I like knowing how many satellites are locked in.. I believe this is an app that has been needed for some time.. I'll be interested to see how much battery it uses.. I'll be looking forward to more updates..
Edit: my phone info.. Droid X running Liberty v .8
Hi,
nice app. Thanks.
But logo in taskbar ist hard to read (grey/green). Not enough contrast.
Maybee you can change logo for better readability.
Thanks schrej
schrej said:
Hi,
nice app. Thanks.
But logo in taskbar ist hard to read (grey/green). Not enough contrast.
Maybee you can change logo for better readability.
Thanks schrej
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+1 for better icons
certainly do like this app
working fine on both Samsung Galxy S II, HTC Desire and HD2!
thanks!
schrej said:
Hi,
nice app. Thanks.
But logo in taskbar ist hard to read (grey/green). Not enough contrast.
Maybee you can change logo for better readability.
Thanks schrej
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agree, was going to get on and suggest this exactly...
little hard to read/see.
maybe just a black background?
however, a great utility! THANKS!
works great on samsung captivate running cm7 nightly. Shows all the sats that im connected to.. Great app thx
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If you have any ideas...
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Please add a 1x1 widget that allows me to clear GPS data and redownload with a single tap. I'd tap it before entering Maps so that I can have some super fast precise location results.
reef2009 said:
Here the link:
Sorry it does'nt activate the GPS on my Desire. GPS was still on
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Thanks for the link
The application is supposed to be passive, the notification icon won't be visible unless the GPS is in use actively by an application (eg. Google Maps)
September 13th
Today I released Appsi 1.5. This release includes the following new features:
1. A new (100% free and a part of Appsi itself) page in the sidebar with support for
- App widgets in the sidebar
- Home plugins (Appsi specific plugins, more below)
- DashClock extensions
2. Full freedom in placing the hotspots and the amount of them.
3. Fast scrolling support
4. More cutomizations and look & feel options
5. Music player controls (with special thanks to xda member Dr.Alexander_Breen for his excellent guide)
.. And a lot more.
September 4th (beta 1.4.21):
It's been a while and I think it is time to give you all a little update on what's going on behind the scenes in beta. I am working on fixing the issues that are left and hope to release the upcoming version as Appsi 1.5 soon.
I have got tons of new cool features coming up. To name a few:
1. A new (100% free and a part of Appsi itself) page in the sidebar with support for
- App widgets in the sidebar
- Home plugins (Appsi specific plugins, more below)
- DashClock extensions
2. Full freedom in placing the hotspots and the amount of them.
3. Fast scrolling support
4. More cutomizations and look & feel options
5. Music player controls (with special thanks to xda member Dr.Alexander_Breen for his excellent guide)
.. And a lot more.
The Home Plugins are small extensions to the home tab/plugin. The are small plugins you can add to the home tab in Appsi. They can be used to show things like, missed calls count, launching certain intents and a lot more. There is an open source sample project with docs on Github. And there's some instructions right here.
If you are looking for screenshots, take a look in the G+ beta community.
July 30th: Version 1.4 released
Last weekend I updated Appsi to version 1.4
New features:
1. Customize the size of the text and icons
2. Change the spacing between the items
3. Global search
4. New icon
July 15th: Version 1.3.3 in beta.
Very small amount of changes for this beta. Moving to production on 18th if no issues arise.
1. Option to minimize the notification. (no icon and smallest possible notification, no extra actions etc)
2. Bug fix for android 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 devices, causing crashed with hardware acceleration enabled.
3. Fix issue with long texts on items in the sidebar when there is a title and a description. The title will now also have ellipsis.
July 13th: Version 1.3 released.
Today I moved version 1.3 from beta to production. The following changes are probably going to make 1.4:
Improved search: Search through all apps, even if the section is disabled. If you have plugins, search will include all results from all plugins.
Live folder support in Appsi (add a live folder as if it is a plugin)
If you have a suggestion, just let me know.
Also I will add new translations once they have been completed. This is just a matter of time. If you would like to help out, pm me.
July 6th: Version 1.3 beta released.
I just finished uploading the new beta version of Appsi to Google play. This new version contains the following new features:
Proper favorites manager
Contextual action bar to perform actions on long press.
Switch plugins by swiping left or right on the sidebar
Updates to all plugins for the contextual actions
Fixes:
Fixed a bug in the icon caching mechanism
This is a beta release, so for now only accessible for beta testers (wanna be a beta tester? let me know). This version will most likely move to production within one week.
July 1st: version 1.2.4 was released
Although it may not sound like a big update, This version adds support for the following new features:
* transparency in the sidebar
* the ability to choose a background image for the sidebar
* Choice between light and dark theme
* Improved the way to get the data from the plugins.
* Improved user experience, especially for new users.
Special thanks go out to all the people helping with translations and beta testing. Thank you very much!
See https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsimobile.appsi for the Google play listing.
Appsi sidebar is a sidebar application for android. It comes with an embedded App plugin (more about that later) that allows you to see all your apps and add your favorite 5 apps as favorites.
It supports 3 distinct gestures when opening the sidebar, by default they will all open the sidebar normally. The gestures are moving horizontally after touching the hotspot, moving up or moving down. For each of these you can set the action to perform, these actions are:
- open the sidebar (default)
- open favorites swiper
- open recents swiper (needs plugins with recents)
- open plugin swiper (swipe to the plugin you'd like to open and then open the sidebar)
The swiper is the same as what you might know from other apps (like swipepad), it allows you to open something with one single touch, by moving your finger from the sidebar to the item.
The hotpot is either on the left or right side of the screen, it can be positioned manually and can be as big as you want.
Thanks to the wonderful people on this forum Russian translations have been added in the latest version. Also simplified Chinese has been added. I'd like to know what you all think about this app
Appsi is plugin based (and supported). This means it allows you to buy plugins to extend the functionality. This is not needed for normal operation, but it will add more types of things you can add as a sidebar.
You can either add a hotspot for each plugin, or use one hotspot for all plugins. The opened plugin can be changed by tapping the title of the sidebar.
If anyone has suggestions or improvement, either for plugins or Appsi itself, please let me know.
Download link for Appsi 1.5:
Appsi 1.5 release
Hello everybody,
If there are people out here that would like to test the app and provide feedback that would be great. I am open to suggestions and have a list of upcoming features. One of the features I just released as beta is the ability to change the alpha and to set a background for the sidebar. And the ability to be always up to date with the plugins (no need to load the data when the sidebar opens)
So if you'd like to do beta testing, send me your Google account (e-mail address) and I'll add you to the testers list.
If you do not want to test the beta version but would prefer to test the current version, that will also help very much.
Any feedback will help.
Thank you all!
If I'm right, this sidebar uses a service as "sidebar", doesn't it?
All other apps I've seen start up an activity if you touch the gesture area. If you press the home button and try to launch an activity from the gesture area, it has a 5 second delay.
So that's a really good thing.
Overall UI looks pretty good, which makes the users first thoughts about the app very positive.
ActionBar in the sidebar is awesome and usefull.
Logo isn't the best I've seen, you could improve that.
This is my opinion 4 seconds after installation.
Edit: search bar is very usefull
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I will try it ASAP and report.
I tried a lot already.... almost all to be honest, and i stick right now to a cryptic one but which really work well. Can be used for inspiration, so here it is (and i am not advertsing, ok. It is just for reference as this one is relly unknown) : overlay launcher.
Gonna install your app and report from my of course subjective point of view.
Cheers
Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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It is mandatory to add an option to dismiss notification from the notification panel... It's way too big, and it is very annoying for me!
App works really well indeed, and I'm looking forward to try a couple of plugins!
Keep up the good work mate!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
jlo20431 said:
Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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+1 for this feature as well! That would be REALLY GREAT!!
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If I'm right, this sidebar uses a service as "sidebar", doesn't it?
All other apps I've seen start up an activity if you touch the gesture area. If you press the home button and try to launch an activity from the gesture area, it has a 5 second delay.
So that's a really good thing.
Overall UI looks pretty good, which makes the users first thoughts about the app very positive.
ActionBar in the sidebar is awesome and usefull.
Logo isn't the best I've seen, you could improve that.
This is my opinion 4 seconds after installation.
Edit: search bar is very usefull
Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.2 JB
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Thanks! Yes I know I'll ask try to find someone to do some icon design later on. Will become better. I am focusing on improving the usability right now and other performance improvements. They are all in beta now, and if no more issues are found in these versions, I'll be putting this beta to production.
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Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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Good suggestion, I will add this to my list.
cyberpunk627 said:
It is mandatory to add an option to dismiss notification from the notification panel... It's way too big, and it is very annoying for me!
App works really well indeed, and I'm looking forward to try a couple of plugins!
Keep up the good work mate!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
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Thanks, the problem with this is running as a service. Android will kill the app if it needs resources. I have tested it and it will kill it quite often and restart it within a few moments. I can add an option (a discouraged one) to disable running as a foreground service. I can also suggest the user to disable notifications for the app if running on jelly bean, and take them there. Another thought was the ability to set a 100% transparent icon so that it does not show up in the notification bar.
The upcoming version (current beta) adds the following features:
custom backgrounds on the sidebar
light and dark theme (dark theme is the current theme, light is like holo light)
better synchronization between appsi and the plugins. (less data loading needed and better user experience)
Improved getting started experience (visible hotspots until the user disables it and an arrow showing how to open the sidebar once the hotspot is touched)
For the next version (after the current beta), I will add the following features for sure:
Favorites manager: Manage the favorites in a proper way and allow for an unlimited amount of favorites.
Navigating between plugins with a simple swipe.
and possibly:
integration with live folders
widgets plugin (already working on this)
Thank you all, and if you have any more ideas or suggestions, please let me know!
May I add something to this already rich and awesome list?
I would REALLY REALLY LIKE to have the possibility to add shortcuts to the apps plugin (as I can do on the launcher screen, for example). That would be really helpful!!
...Maybe also an option to change app icons and names, and a way to hide the "X" for apps removal (which I find quite ugly, this function might be moved to a separate and specific menu to add/remove things maybe?) ?
you may also think about offering an "all plugins package" at a discounted price, rather than having to buy all plugins separately (which, btw, makes the sum of all prices quite high). So that the user can choose if selectively buy the only one or two plugins he needs at their actual price, or directly going for the full thing.. I hope it's clear what I mean!
Cheers and keep up the good work!!
Should you need some beta testers... You know where to look
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
cyberpunk627 said:
May I add something to this already rich and awesome list?
I would REALLY REALLY LIKE to have the possibility to add shortcuts to the apps plugin (as I can do on the launcher screen, for example). That would be really helpful!!
...Maybe also an option to change app icons and names, and a way to hide the "X" for apps removal (which I find quite ugly, this function might be moved to a separate and specific menu to add/remove things maybe?) ?
you may also think about offering an "all plugins package" at a discounted price, rather than having to buy all plugins separately (which, btw, makes the sum of all prices quite high). So that the user can choose if selectively buy the only one or two plugins he needs at their actual price, or directly going for the full thing.. I hope it's clear what I mean!
Cheers and keep up the good work!!
Should you need some beta testers... You know where to look
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
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Yes, the favorites manager will at first be used to replace the current way of adding and removing the favorites. But later on it will also be improved to allow changing names and icons. Also I am planning to do something with icon themes, I still need to determine how and what, but a new theming format is not what I am aiming for (we are talking several releases in the future now)
Shortcuts is definitely on the list of to-dos for the apps plugin. I can't say yet when it will be added but it is something that will definitely be there in the future.
Well beta testers are always very welcome. The XDA Android app testers community is a good starting point, https://plus.google.com/communities/100406373096097711894 . If you join this group and opt-in for beta testing at https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.appsimobile.appsi you'll be able to get the beta version. I still need to add this community to the plugins, I will update my original post with the details when it is done.
Appsi sidebar is well beyond 1000 downloads from play store! Yay!
I really recommend this app guys, try it out and you'll see that it is even more comfortable to use than it looks!
Note 2 N7100 - Alliance Rom - Perseus Kernel
jlo20431 said:
Really like it thus far! Would it be possible to make it easier to switch between plug ins, I.e, when the sidebar is open instead of going to the top to switch plug ins, maybe you can swipe left and right within in the sidebar to switch between plug ins. It will make it a lot easier to use instead of going to the top.
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+1 for this feature as well! That would be REALLY GREAT!!
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This feature is included in the beta that was released today. I loved it from the moment it worked. Very good suggestion
Today the beta was moved to production. See the original post at the start of the thread for the changes
Very cool app and working great so far.
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New Beta release, for all of you who want the notification icon gone, it is in beta now!
I'm joining this too.
Gonna try out.
Keep the good work.
PMoto
New version released, 1.4 see original post for details
Newest version is great!! An awesome improvement, really!! Appsi is becoming more and more polished and feature rich, while staying lightning fast. Can't think of anything better!!
Now we only need some more theming options, like changing icons (as we do on launchers like nova, apex...)
Cheers and keep up the good work!!
Note 2 N7100 - Alliance Rom DMA6 - Perseus Kernel
Appsi crashing
Firstly, after 24 hours of using Appsi, I have to say that Appsi has become one of my favourite apps. It is well done and provides needed functionality.
However, from time to time Appsi freezes and the only way to get the sidebar back is to force close the app from the application manager and then restart the app.
I'm using CM 10.1 (Android 4.2.1) on Samsung S3.
Any idea why this is happening?
Cheers,
Eran
eranhor said:
Firstly, after 24 hours of using Appsi, I have to say that Appsi has become one of my favourite apps. It is well done and provides needed functionality.
However, from time to time Appsi freezes and the only way to get the sidebar back is to force close the app from the application manager and then restart the app.
I'm using CM 10.1 (Android 4.2.1) on Samsung S3.
Any idea why this is happening?
Cheers,
Eran
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Never ever had a freeze or FC on Alliance Rom.. Maybe the problem you have is only tied to aosp roms and not stock or derivative ones?
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Location History will help you remember where you were yesterday, the day before yesterday or a year ago.
You can to view and manage your Google Location History information more easily.
You can to find tracks, places where you've been, you can to view own distance, which you passed, check your time which you spend with help Location History app.
• The Location History app displays all the records of everywhere, where you've been, on the map.
• The Location History app provides detailed information about your moving in the logs.
• Well designed interface for navigate between dates using the calendar will help you quickly navigate to the desired day.
• Ability to check location history in offline mode.
• Ability to check your passed distance.
Added version 1.1.1
Fixed errors for Log screen
Update version to 1.2.0
Added showing of markers for location on the map.
Added time and addresses for each location.
Added handling of accuracy for drawing tracks.
Extended settings.
Fixed layout for main screen of tablets.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Update version to 1.2.1
Added support several view modes for map
Fixed time issue for location
Fixed position of location on the map
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
It will be interesting to hear your recommendations or suggestions
Hey,
Nice idea!
Can you add a function where we can see all the countries we've visited?
Like the Google Latitude Dashboard (R.I.P)
Thanks and good work!
sbreza666 said:
Hey,
Nice idea!
Can you add a function where we can see all the countries we've visited?
Like the Google Latitude Dashboard (R.I.P)
Thanks and good work!
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Good idea, yes, it will be implemented in the future (as soon as possible). Thank you for your feedback
Update 1.3.0
Added version 1.3.0
Added multisession support for several users
Changed accuracy for drawing location
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Added version 1.4.0
Added graph timeline for navigation between locations
Added improvements for drawing locations
Changed behaviour with opening app for current day
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Added version 1.5.0
Added ability for changing start day of week of calendar
Fixed UI for logs
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ocationhistory
Added version 1.6.0
Added ability for disabling ads
Add minor changes for timeline
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Added version 1.6.1
Optimize memory consumption
Added minor changes
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Hi, so I've been playing around a lot with your app. First, I love it, it's great!
I tried sending feedback via the app, and the email returned, as unable to be sent to that address.
I would like to see 3 things, if possible:
1, being able to select a certain time frame on a calendar day.
2, exportable data, even just exportable to CSV or a spreadsheet... Something simple, or if possible with the maps engine api, the kml data...don't know which is more complicated....
3, quick screenshot capability...
I believe these 3 improvements would make your app stand out among the current ones and any future apps.
Thanks for your time and consideration
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Added version 1.1.1
Fixed errors for Log screen
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great !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sc4ryB3ar said:
Hi, so I've been playing around a lot with your app. First, I love it, it's great!
I tried sending feedback via the app, and the email returned, as unable to be sent to that address.
I would like to see 3 things, if possible:
1, being able to select a certain time frame on a calendar day.
2, exportable data, even just exportable to CSV or a spreadsheet... Something simple, or if possible with the maps engine api, the kml data...don't know which is more complicated....
3, quick screenshot capability...
I believe these 3 improvements would make your app stand out among the current ones and any future apps.
Thanks for your time and consideration
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Thank you for your feedback, about wishes
1. will be implemented
2. will be considered
3. will be implemented
All of thing will be in the next releases. Thank you
PS. Sending feedback via app, it works - please check again)
Very nice app. It would be great if there is an option view temp spent in each location (i.e. in the Log section).
pradeepadiga said:
Very nice app. It would be great if there is an option view temp spent in each location (i.e. in the Log section).
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Good, will be considered in the next releases
Added version 1.6.2
Added the ability to play the track via the timeline
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Added version 1.6.3
Refreshed UI for calendar
Minor bug fixes
Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.homedev.locationhistory
Great app, some improvement suggestions
I just found this app, tried it out and liked it very much. There are a few things I would like to suggest that can be improved. Some of them are very minor, others will be more work, I guess.
UI
- I would love to see a German version, and I am willing to contribute the German translation. If you want implement this, maybe you want to put it on one of the community translation services on the 'net. If you prefer, I can also just send an email.
- Also, the German text in Play Store definitely needs to be changed. Let me know if you want me to re-word it.
- The format in the title bar does not follow the local OS settings for date format. I see 15-02-2015 where (in Germany) I would expect "15.2.2015" or "15. Feb. 2015".
- same in the "Log" page.
- Also, the "14-01-2015 was registered 529 places." is not correct English. I am not a native speaker either, so I can only make a suggestion. How about "14-01-2015: 529 places recorded"
- When I tap on a red dot, the date has an extra "y.", for example "14 Januar 2015 y., 12:34:13." Also, there should be a dot after the day (i.e, "14.").
- the three dots usually open an app's menu. Here, they open a selector for the map style only, and the app menu is part of the left slide-out. So the three dots should be replaced with an icon that indicates this is *not* the app menu.
- when the grey "timeline" window is open, I slide the marker through the timeline, and that works nicely. However, when I start sliding from the far left, I open the date picker instead. I think the date picker should open only if I slide in the main map window, not when I slide in the time line window.
Features:
- the "Start day of week" should be used from the system settings. I do not think there is a need to make it configurable in the app.
- biggest request, I guess: make it possible to see more than one day. Maybe in the date picket, add a way to select a duration?
- it would also be great if it was possible to "zoom in" in the timeline window (by pinch-to-zoom), so it'd be possible to get the time more precisely. That would, of course, require a way to scroll that window horizontally, which collides with sliding through the timeline as it is implemented now. Maybe scrolling could be automatic when the timelien cursor goes near either edge of the screen?
- also, it would be nice to be able to close the timeline by just fling it down.
As you can see, except for the multi-day feature, all my comments are for rather minor issues, which means that in my opinion the app is already very good!
Cheers
Daniel
With Android 5.0 Lollipop's release, the recents view (multitask button) became overview, and instead of showing you only actually running apps, it also shows you apps that have ran in the past. Over time, this screen ends up listing pretty much every app you have ever run, becomes completely useless, and wastes a perfectly good (soft-)button.
Recently aims to restore sanity, by limiting which apps are shown. In its aggressive 'running tasks only' configuration, it will show you only apps that are actually running right now. Because Android can be fairly aggressive itself with killing off apps, apps you have used just a minute ago may disappear from the list in this setup, and configuring Recently to remove entries that have not actually run the past few days may be the better option.
Aside from listing only running apps or apps that have run in a certain timeframe, Recently also allows you to limit by number of entries shown. Note that actually running apps will always be shown, regardless of this setting - only entries from apps that aren't actually running are ever removed.
Advanced
A number of more advanced options are available as well, such as showing a 'Clear All' button in the recents view (doesn't work on all devices), limiting the number of Google Searches that show up (originating from the Google search bar and Google Now), and hiding the Settings app.
Additionally, you can force remove tasks and documents that are running but have not been accessed longer than the configured age limit. This is a rather extreme measure that will result in tasks being killed, do not use it lightly.
Pro
Purchasing the Pro version supports my developments and will allow you to start Recently automatically at boot.
Future
This app is built specifically for Android 5.0 through 7.x. Future versions of Android may work differently, the recents/overview screen may be changed by Google, etc. At some point, this app may stop working because of this.
FAQ
Aren't task killers bad?
No tasks are killed by Recently by default - it only removes entries from the recents list that are not actually running at time of removal. Some of the advanced options can cause tasks to be killed however, but these are clearly marked. Task killing can ultimately be bad for performance and battery life, so be sure you know what you're doing and why.
What resources does this use?
Virtually none. There are no wakelocks at all. Battery impact should be less than 1% worst case.
Nothing happens?
(1) Make sure you have enabled the switch in the top right of the settings screen
(2) Make sure you aren't using a custom kernel that disables logging
(3) Make sure you give it a minute or so after first enabling it
When I press the back and the multitasking button really quickly, my last used app that is now closed is still listed
The delay in this case is about a second after the app close animation finishes
I just pressed the back button on an app, and I'm in 'running apps only' mode, but the app is still listed
Not all apps actually close when you press the back button. Most do, but some don't.
Nothing is happening at all, and I'm finding an 'unexpected EOF' error in logcat
Sometimes the app can't access logs. This is usually because multiple apps are trying to read from logcat at the same time. The app will keep trying periodically. Rebooting usually gets rid of this problem.
I can't get it to work
This may or may not be related, but Recently requires SuperSU if SELinux is in Enforcing mode. Another root solution will work if SELinux is in Permissive mode.
Download
You can grab Recently from Google Play
(v1.00: 448; v1.01: 1556; v1.10: 640; v1.15: 222; v1.16: 212; v1.17: 1802; v1.20: 12046; v1.30: 2713; v1.36: 294; v1.40: 3290)
Changelogs
2017.02.09 - v1.40
- (c) 2017
- Fixed Nougat compatibility
2016.02.12 - v1.37
- Minor adjustments to running app detection
2016.01.29 - v1.36
- (C) 2016
- Fixed breakage on 32-bit devices
2016.01.28 - v1.35
- Fixed some M-related background crashes
- Fixed some 64-bit related background crashes
2015.10.07 - v1.30
- Basic M compatibility - SuperSU or permissive SELinux required
- Made the clear all button FABulous
2015.04.17 - v1.20
- Fix background process not killing anything on some new firmwares
2015.03.17 - v1.17
- Further reduced SU calls
2015.03.16 - v1.16
- Fix periodic root popup
2015.03.15 - v1.15 - RELEASE NOTES
- Workaround CM's # in statusbar
- Fix never quitting with CM's SU
- Multi-user support - works for all users, but with admin's config
- Fix settings screen margins on tablets
2015.03.13 - v1.10 - RELEASE NOTES
- Age limit is now a slider, with more (shorter) options
- Added option to show a clear all button (doesn't work on all devices)
- Added option to limit Google Search results in recents
- Added option to hide Settings app
- Added option to force remove stale tasks
- Added option to force remove stale documents
- The app itself no longer shows up in recents
- Never remove the home, recents or foreground tasks
2015.03.10 - v1.01 - RELEASE NOTES
- Fix an issue with purchasing not working
2015.03.10 - v1.00
- Initial release
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Cool , Gonna try it out !
Nice...
Trying it now..
Very nice! Should have been stock in the first place
Thanks!! You're the best
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Thanks!!
What about CF auto root for the Verizon S5 Running lollipop?!
It would be nice if the running apps are highlighted somehow to differentiate from the other ones, but I guess that's not the point of the app, just saying.. (though I don't have lollipop so I may be wrong)
Anyway, one of the reasons I don't have lollipop - gone.
Pro.. got thanks
I downloaded but I have no idea what it does. Can someone share?
please share pro
This will make me save a lot of boring swipes. Another genius move from you, thank you sir.
Any way to tell if we have a kernel with logging on or not?
Running euphoria that uses lean kernel but app does not appear to work.
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Any way to tell if we have a kernel with logging on or not?
Running euphoria that uses lean kernel but app does not appear to work.
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Just run logcat and see if it outputs anything.
Miraries said:
It would be nice if the running apps are highlighted somehow to differentiate from the other ones, but I guess that's not the point of the app, just saying.. (though I don't have lollipop so I may be wrong)
Anyway, one of the reasons I don't have lollipop - gone.
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@Chainfire
Could you make 'Recents' looks like that in KK? These cards view is slower than simpler one in KK.
puturaya20 said:
please share pro
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Are you serious? Buy it!
Much needed setting! Looks useful! Trying it now!
puturaya20 said:
please share pro
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Seriously dude? Respect the awesome developer by buying it!
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jamboss said:
I downloaded but I have no idea what it does. Can someone share?
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Umm, this simple explanation might help : http://www.xda-developers.com/root-restore-kitkats-recent-view-on-lollipop/
Awesome app Chainfire! one problem, when i click on "Upgrade to Pro" nothing happens :/