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how to install an new ime for gtab?

I downloaded and installed an new ime which supports hand-writing input. It seems istalled ok and running. When i tried to input something, the tap' n tap keyboard always shows up and i can't use the new one. Do i need to remove the tap 'n tap first?

Assuming you're running either stock VS TnT or TnTlite, search the forums for replacement/alternative keyboards, there are two ways of activating installed alternative input method, one involves temporarily flashing stock android settings app, enabling your keyboard and flashing VS TnT settings back, second requires modifying the permissions via adb shell or something similar. I personally find flashing stock settings app is easier. Reboot, flash stock, reboot, go to settings, put a checkbox next to your keyboard(s), reboot, flash VS app, reboot, your keyboard is now activated and can be selected.
Once your input method is activated, long press on input box will display a popup where you can switch input method from TnT to yours. You don't need to remove TnT keyboard, you can switch to any (activated) keyboard on the fly using this long press technique.

ketty_yijun said:
I downloaded and installed an new ime which supports hand-writing input. It seems istalled ok and running. When i tried to input something, the tap' n tap keyboard always shows up and i can't use the new one. Do i need to remove the tap 'n tap first?
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Which firmware is on your Gtab? Also which IME?
You can try copying the apk file from /data/app to /system/app, then reboot.
Jim

jimcpl said:
You can try copying the apk file from /data/app to /system/app, then reboot.
Jim
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I think you will need to modify apk's permission bits after copying to fully activate it. It is in the forums somewhere...

noob4eva said:
I think you will need to modify apk's permission bits after copying to fully activate it. It is in the forums somewhere...
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Yep. Forgot about that ... set to rw-r--r--.
Jim

i installed from market. just long press on the input box and choose the one you want to use. thank you, guys.

[Rom Add-On] Clean & Stable Add-On For All Stock Firmware V4[21/07/11][New Market]

[Rom Add-On] Clean & Stable Add-On For All Stock Firmware V4[21/07/11][New Market]
Please Do Not post this elsewhere​
This will not work on newbie5 modded stock rom
Hi All.
I have made this rom add-on to try to keep the device as clean and stable as possible. I could add custom boot screens, launcher (like launcher pro) and much more, but I have only added the essentials. As i think everyone has different tastes and the extras are easily installed. I have chosen to use the software tool which is part of the stock firmware, this insures easy installation on any os. No usb recovery drivers or clockwork mod needed!
V4 Rom Add-On includes:
Market (New)
Google Talk
SuperUser
3D Gallery
Google Calendar
Visionary
YouTube App
(removed titanium backup due to size restraint, can be installed through market)
V4 can be installed over the top of V3, titanium backup will remain
V3 Rom Add-On includes:
Market (Old)[Full]
SuperUser
3D Gallery
Google Calendar
Visionary
Titanium BackUp
YouTube App
If you cannot sync contacts or calendar. Please use this fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12385012&postcount=131
I have updated the rom add-on now so if you use the version with -1 at the end, it contains the fix.
Optional .ZIP's
Small Taskbar (For Advent v1.09 and v1.10 firmware only)
Gmail
Contacts
Google Maps can be downloaded from the market
I highly recommend launcher pro, its available from the market. It is a lot better than the stock launcher, and the payed for version has some great widgets.
Button savior, also available from the market. Is also for me a must for the vega, it adds the missing buttons as on-screen buttons.
This V3 update is more of a clean up. There was a lot of confusion over the multiple .rar parts and some compatibility issues with v1.10 POV firmware. I have now removed the small taskbar and added it as a update, so now my rom add-on is fully compatible with the pov firmwares and does not require multiple .rars. Advent firmware users who want the small taskbar, simply flash the Small_Taskbar.zip. If you have already installed my v2 version there is no need to update, as i said its more of a clean up. There are a few added apps, but they are easily installed.
Install Instructions:
1 - Download the .zip you wish to flash. Copy the .zip to "software update" on your SDcard.
2 - Navigate to settings/software tool/software update on vega, and touch the .zip
3 - Device will reboot and a "out of a box" android will appear and install the parts.
You will not lose any of your apps/data from this process.
Please make sure you have sufficient power to apply Add-On, i would recommend 50%
Root Instructions:
Root is required for some apps. Eg Button savior requires this for it to function fully.
1 - Open visionary
2 - Touch "Temproot now" the screen will go blank for a few seconds and return to the visionary page. Then click it again. (i have no idea why it is required to do this twice, but in my experience it is necessary)
3 - Touch "Attempt Permroot now" After a few seconds a super user prompt will appear, allow the prompt. Then device will reboot and it should be rooted.
If Flash does not work, navigate to /etc/shuttle_data and run the flash.apk. That will reinstall the included flash version.
If all apps are not showing in the market please follow ice-mn tip. Many thanks to him for this.
ice-mn said:
Since there are several post discussing this I have opened this thread instead answering the same on all of them.
To get all apps (at least all I have looked for ) you only have to follow the steps described.
1. Go to Manage Applications (in settings/applications)
2. Press the running tab and select market (if market is not running execute it)
3. Select Market from running apps. And:
Press Clear Cache
Press Force Stop
4. Go back and Select Google Services Framework. And:
Press Clear Data (answer ok on the message warning)
Press Force Stop
5. Try to run Market. You will get an error message.
6. Reboot the device and run market twice (the first one you will get the error message again).
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Thanks to skyball2 and alphaola for supplying stock POV frameworks
Thanks to demonknight9 for posting the original market_update.zip
Check out my custom boot animation Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950304

Hi mate just got my vega so this is very welcome,thank you very much

shaddy666 said:
Hi mate just got my vega so this is very welcome,thank you very much
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Welcome to xda dev. I see this is your first post
Glad you find it useful. i hope to update it soon with a complete package (Flash etc), i just need some where to host it.

original_ganjaman said:
Hi All.
I have been playing with the market enabler (thanks to demonknight9). I have added the small taskbar framework to the update. so now you can have the market and small taskbar on a stock v1.08 vega. More gmail apps can be downloaded from the market. As demonknight9 says its very easy to install. No need for CWM.
1 - Download market_update0.zip file and put on storage card.
2 - Navigate to settings/software tool/software update, and navigate to location of market_update0.zip.
3 - Run the market_update0.zip
4 - Device will reboot and install the parts.
You will not lose any of your apps/data from this process.
It looks like flashing things to are vegas is easy, can be done from the software update. The zip is unsigned. More things can be added but i thought i would keep it simple to start with.
Hope its useful
I have made one with flash,spare parts and superuser as well, but it is larger than i can upload to xda dev. if anybody has somewhere i can upload i would be gratefull.
EDIT:I have added the flash.apk to enable flash, visionary to fully root the device and spare parts to disable compatibility mode for games to the attachments.
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Good idea to add the bits. Why don't you upload it to fileape? Easy peasy to open an account. Just chose a username and a pass, no email, no confirmation just a plane doddle. go here; www.fileape.com

Upload it to mediafire, you dont even need to register an account to use it

How long does the market updater take, my vega been hanging for about 10 minutes, is this normal?

Walesraider said:
How long does the market updater take, my vega been hanging for about 10 minutes, is this normal?
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Which part is it hanging on, once run the device should reboot, then a picture of a box with a arrow appears, and the progress bar bellow turns orange. I have flashed this and different versions with no problems.

demonknight9 said:
Good idea to add the bits. Why don't you upload it to fileape? Easy peasy to open an account. Just chose a username and a pass, no email, no confirmation just a plane doddle. go here; www.fileape.com
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I will take a look at that, thanks. Hopefully i will add a updated one over the weekend.

Once i selected the update zip the screen dimmed but didnt reboot - no picture of the green box. would you suggest i power off and retry?

Walesraider said:
Once i selected the update zip the screen dimmed but didnt reboot - no picture of the green box. would you suggest i power off and retry?
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sounds like nothing has been flashed, yeah try powering the device back on and trying again.

Ok i've restarted the vega but iv've come back to the dimmed screen..any ideas?

Any ideas why I can't see most of my apps in the marketPlace
LauncherPro etc are not found when I search for them

Jezwick said:
Any ideas why I can't see most of my apps in the marketPlace
LauncherPro etc are not found when I search for them
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I am looking at that now. It only looks like a few apps are not showing. Not to sure why, i have tried changing the market files but no go.

Walesraider said:
Ok i've restarted the vega but iv've come back to the dimmed screen..any ideas?
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Thats very odd. I have re-flashed 4 different versions in the last 10 mins with no problems. Try to hold the power button down for six seconds to totally shut down. Plug the device into the power. Then try a reboot. If that does not work then you are going to have to go into recovery and re-flash the stock rom. Sounds like the flash got interrupted for some reason.

original_ganjaman said:
Thats very odd. I have re-flashed 4 different versions in the last 10 mins with no problems. Try to hold the power button down for six seconds to totally shut down. Plug the device into the power. Then try a reboot. If that does not work then you are going to have to go into recovery and re-flash the stock rom. Sounds like the flash got interrupted for some reason.
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Many thanks, I re-installed the stock rom after putting it into recovery. I tried the market updater again and it worked no problem. Thinking about it now I was on low battery so that why it might not have worked 1st time round..

Walesraider said:
Many thanks, I re-installed the stock rom after putting it into recovery. I tried the market updater again and it worked no problem. Thinking about it now I was on low battery so that why it might not have worked 1st time round..
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I never thought to put a warning on low battery. I will add it to the first post. Glad you got it sorted

Is there any way to revert back to large notification bar? It does look good but It's a little too small for me.

original_ganjaman said:
I am looking at that now. It only looks like a few apps are not showing. Not to sure why, i have tried changing the market files but no go.
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Try "Market Enabler" -> http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/

WaPeR32 said:
Try "Market Enabler" -> http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/
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I tried it and it work it. I set up to US T-mobile.

inberno said:
I tried it and it work it. I set up to US T-mobile.
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I'm glad!
Me alegro!

4.2 Keyboard and camera

Android 4.2 keyboard with gesture, its as good as swipe.
http://m.pocketnow.com/2012/10/30/android-4-2-stock-keyboard-now-available-for-download-unofficially
After installing go to languages and input and check Android Key board
Hope it will be useful.
Download and Install
Now, getting it on your device is going to be easy for some of you, and less easy for others. You'll need to be on Android 4.0+, to start.
If you're on a phone with a UI overlay that has the stock keyboard disabled (eg, Samsung TouchWiz, HTC Sense, Sony), you can just download the apk below- no root required. To install, make sure you have "install from unknown sources" enabled in your phone settings, and after installation, go into your phone's keyboard settings and enable "Android keyboard." Then, you can switch to the new keyboard. This may also work on some "stock" Android custom ROMs - but it will not work on stock Android builds distributed by Google.
Get the apk here: http://d-h.st/XuS
If the apk doesn't work, you're running a phone that is either A.) running stock Android (as in, AOSP), or B.) running software that has the stock Android keyboard as an option, you'll need to download this ZIP file, and flash it in recovery. That also means you're going to need root. as you'll be writing to /system/apps. Before you do, though, either back up the stock keyboard (if you don't know how, you probably shouldn't be doing this) or create a full image backup, just in case. Here's that ZIP file:
Get the zip here: http://d-h.st/36D
Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...d-4-2-keyboard-with-gesture-typing-right-now/
Android 4.2 camera
available now with photo sphere simply move to system apps and set permissions to rw-r-r- and reboot.some reports of photo sphere force closing but had no problems here
http://www.mediafire.com/?927d7dm454g435o
Here's the working zip, flash feom cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33551677
Press thanks if u liked
YO YO CYRIN

It looks nice
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda premium

problems
I have some problems with keyboard. I used bouth ways of installing, but same problem. When suggestions are turnd on, keyboard just force closing when I try to save some word to user dictionary.

so good, thanks

4.2 Keyboard and camera

Android 4.2 keyboard with gesture, its as good as swipe.
http://m.pocketnow.com/2012/10/30/android-4-2-stock-keyboard-now-available-for-download-unofficially
After installing go to languages and input and check Android Key board
Hope it will be useful.
Download and Install
Now, getting it on your device is going to be easy for some of you, and less easy for others. You'll need to be on Android 4.0+, to start.
If you're on a phone with a UI overlay that has the stock keyboard disabled (eg, Samsung TouchWiz, HTC Sense, Sony), you can just download the apk below- no root required. To install, make sure you have "install from unknown sources" enabled in your phone settings, and after installation, go into your phone's keyboard settings and enable "Android keyboard." Then, you can switch to the new keyboard. This may also work on some "stock" Android custom ROMs - but it will not work on stock Android builds distributed by Google.
Get the apk here: http://d-h.st/XuS
If the apk doesn't work, you're running a phone that is either A.) running stock Android (as in, AOSP), or B.) running software that has the stock Android keyboard as an option, you'll need to download this ZIP file, and flash it in recovery. That also means you're going to need root. as you'll be writing to /system/apps. Before you do, though, either back up the stock keyboard (if you don't know how, you probably shouldn't be doing this) or create a full image backup, just in case. Here's that ZIP file:
Get the zip here: http://d-h.st/36D
Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...d-4-2-keyboard-with-gesture-typing-right-now/
Android 4.2 camera
available now with photo sphere simply move to system apps and set permissions to rw-r-r- and reboot.some reports of photo sphere force closing but had no problems here
http://www.mediafire.com/?927d7dm454g435o
Here's the working zip, flash feom cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33551677
Press thanks if u liked
YO YO CYRIN

Duplicate?
Um ok, but this stuff (4.2 keyboard and camera) was already listed in the Blaze Themes Section here and actually is like 5 posts down. I'm not so sure we need this here.

good
Hey link die, please reupload

[5-Layout Multi Window Mod][N5100][N5110][Deodexed][Update 12/24/12013]

DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE U BEGIN!
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices.
UPDATE V2: The phablet mode force close has been fixed which was the only real issue...please note that i may need to create a separate version for the N511x so please test and report
U MUST BE USING A DEODEXED ROM TO INSTALL THIS MOD!
TABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
PHABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of the file
2. download an alternative launcher (I personally use apex)
3. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
4. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
5. reboot and enjoy!
KNOWN ISSUES
1. minimized apps will appear as huge icons (latest MJ2 MAY fix this but not sure)
2. help button will force close systemui
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
^NOTE 8 MODE SWITCHER
View attachment N5100MultiWindowModV2.zip
^MULTIWINDOW MOD V2 (this zip is labeled N5100 but has been confirmed working on the N5110 as well)

reserved for screenshots
if someone would be willing to provide me with some screenshots that would be great...thx in advance

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
if someone would be willing to provide me with some screenshots that would be great...thx in advance
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Do you mean running you greatest mod?

fantasmanegro said:
Do you mean running you greatest mod?
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yes...a shot of the menu open with icons showing as well as a pic of each of the 4 different layouts would be cool

Tablet mode
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Status bar modded with layouts
3 windows layout
cascading layout
sorry, system ui is crashing in every screen shot... so, for today is the best i can do in the tablet XD
i will really appreciate if you can make a mod for bmc9 firmware while the official update arrives for us...
great mod...
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Bugs:
Installing from play store system ui will crash
Pixlr express not working here
First start system ui crash
Connecting to pc with usb system ui crash
Downloading with opera browser system ui crash at the end of download
In opera browser address bar "dissappear"
wifi icon not showing signal level, just send and receive arrows
I guess that's all for today...
My tablet Is using bmc9 stock firmware with cwr and is rooted ...

fantasmanegro said:
Bugs:
Installing from play store system ui will crash
Pixlr express not working here
First start system ui crash
Connecting to pc with usb system ui crash
Downloading with opera browser system ui crash at the end of download
In opera browser address bar "dissappear"
wifi icon not showing signal level, just send and receive arrows
I guess that's all for today...
My tablet Is using bmc9 stock firmware with cwr and is rooted ...
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yeah, you DEFINTELY shouldn't be having that many issues...i would advise that u update your tab to MF2 or try a different dpi (had another user in our forums say he had to change his)

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
yeah, you DEFINTELY shouldn't be having that many issues...i would advise that u update your tab to MF2 or try a different dpi (had another user in our forums say he had to change his)
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What's the recommend dpi?
By the way, will your mod works with civato mf2 custom rom?

fantasmanegro said:
What's the recommend dpi?
By the way, will your mod works with civato mf2 custom rom?
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not sure for u guys but i would try 176/177 and 213 (since thats the default)...yes it SHOULD work with that rom but it will probably kill some of the customizations

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices. I will offer 2 versions, one with the default button order and one with them reversed...this mod CAN be used in phablet mode but keep in mind that the system ui will force close EVERY time u unlock your screen (it will work fine after that) so u either need to disable the lockscreen or use the mod in tablet mode which is the preferred method. Yes, there are a few issues but nothing i would consider to be a deal breaker...since i don't actually own a NOTE 8 (i have a P6200 which uses the same files) I will be depending upon u guys for feedback
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS (u MUST be using a deodexed rom...if u want to still use phablet mode then u can skip to step 4)
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
^NOTE 8 MODE SWITCHER
View attachment 2156802
^DEFAULT BUTTON ORDER
View attachment 2156803
^REVERSE BUTTON ORDER
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"com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml I dont have this file and now in phablet mode notification bar is gone

tricktaylor said:
"com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml I dont have this file and now in phablet mode notification bar is gone
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I'm assuming you're using alternative mode or u have previously deleted it...if not then don't worry about it because u don't want it there anyway
As far as the notification bar missing u will need to add the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of your build prop...I apologize for leaving this out of the instructions and will go edit my post now

After lots of systemui FCs (mainly happened after a new notification is about to appear or disappear, maybe some resources were lost here), I have to roll back to original systemui.apk. I'm using chinese stock no-deodexed rom, the one comes with the device.
After that, something strange happened...
I didn't have a dalvik cache rebuild of clear up after switched back to the systemui.apk and odex of original stock firmware, so the system made some funny changes to the dex file in the cache.
And now I lost the menu soft button on the status bar (the patched systemui.apk provided here did the same. The menu button is still there, but does nothing), but gained resizable docked window, an even better version of multi-window implementation for me. (Before all this, I had to be careful with floating windows, as they were really "floats" and dragged out the docked space and changed to some strange dimensions)
Maybe some code parts of this function (mini-app style launch pad and multiwindow layout manager) was build in Note 8.0's system, but separated in different modules compared to Note 10.1 or II, as I discovered resourses of resizing controls of docked windows resides in flashbarservice.apk. I didn't check the code for it as I'm not a real developer, sorry.
So maybe someone could really make a "organ transplant operation", isolates the core part of mini-app style launch pad and window layout manager from Note 10.1's systemui.apk, and adapt it for use with Note 8.0's "internal organs" as Note 8.0 may already has all the necessary parts for this kind of multiwindow handling.

Ryuquen said:
After lots of systemui FCs (mainly happened after a new notification is about to appear or disappear, maybe some resources were lost here), I have to roll back to original systemui.apk. I'm using chinese stock no-deodexed rom, the one comes with the device.
After that, something strange happened...
I didn't have a dalvik cache rebuild of clear up after switched back to the systemui.apk and odex of original stock firmware, so the system made some funny changes to the dex file in the cache.
And now I lost the menu soft button on the status bar (the patched systemui.apk provided here did the same. The menu button is still there, but does nothing), but gained resizable docked window, an even better version of multi-window implementation for me. (Before all this, I had to be careful with floating windows, as they were really "floats" and dragged out the docked space and changed to some strange dimensions)
Maybe some code parts of this function (mini-app style launch pad and multiwindow layout manager) was build in Note 8.0's system, but separated in different modules compared to Note 10.1 or II, as I discovered resourses of resizing controls of docked windows resides in flashbarservice.apk. I didn't check the code for it as I'm not a real developer, sorry.
So maybe someone could really make a "organ transplant operation", isolates the core part of mini-app style launch pad and window layout manager from Note 10.1's systemui.apk, and adapt it for use with Note 8.0's "internal organs" as Note 8.0 may already has all the necessary parts for this kind of multiwindow handling.
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yeah, the force close issue is weird because i haven't had ANY but to be honest i think the biggest part of the trick is a fresh install with the latest firmware. Before i did that i was having a few issues myself...i know its a pain but it was DEFINITELY worth it so i guess i'm gonna have to suggest that in the op.
as far as that new multiindow mode...that's what i was using before i got the 5 layout functionality working. It's actually based off of the dpi but certain values break the "snap" function...otherwise it's done the same exact way @xperiacle explained in the "another multiwindow mode" and is essentially what his switcher app does (it probably just doesn't set proper dpi to retain the "snap" function...if i had to guess u also have xposed installed). Even better....if u reinstall the flashbar (which i'm assuming u aleady did unlesss you're using shortcuts...u may need to find another numder for dpi so the bar will show) u will notice that now u can do the slide resize as well as have dockable float which is the best version of the "regular" way...ultimately 5 layout is superior in every manner so i won't be going back but yeah i agree it's awesome

Ryuquen said:
but gained resizable docked window, an even better version of multi-window implementation for me. (
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pinch to resize?...

fantasmanegro said:
pinch to resize?...
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Nope, and if so I won't appreciate this
The gray deformed bar under the window in my screenshot is the resize handle, and works like in original Note 8.0 multiwindow split mode. Windows now only resize in horizontal ways, which is just what I need. In original stock multiwindow mode, the divide bar won't display and function in 120 dpi or 160 dpi.
What this mode being different from the "stock mode" is I can have a window occupied *half* of the screen, above a full screen app (something like "miniapps on steroid" ). In stock mode, I have to squeeze two apps in a divided full screen layout, and if any one of them is restored to normal mode, the layout is broken. And I can't superimpose multiwindow enabled app on a non-enabled full screen app.
By deleting com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml, I have the highly "customizable" floating window mode, like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243142
After the dalvik cache "mishap", now I have a docked window superimposed on any normal apps

4.2.2 compatable?
THEDEVIOUS1 said:
DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE U BEGIN!
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices. I will offer 2 versions, one with the default button order and one with them reversed...this mod CAN be used in phablet mode but keep in mind that the system ui will force close EVERY time u unlock your screen (it will work fine after that) so u either need to disable the lockscreen or use the mod in tablet mode which is the preferred method. Yes, there are a few issues but nothing i would consider to be a deal breaker...since i don't actually own a NOTE 8 (i have a P6200 which uses the same files) I will be depending upon u guys for feedback
U MUST BE USING A DEODEXED ROM TO INSTALL THIS MOD!
TABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
PHABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of the file
2. download an alternative launcher (I personally use apex)
3. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
4. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
5. reboot and enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
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will this work on 4.2.2 roms?

tricktaylor said:
will this work on 4.2.2 roms?
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probably not but u can give it a try...be sure to backup first

tricktaylor said:
will this work on 4.2.2 roms?
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On 4.2.2 it works with default flashbar as a launcher of resizable windows.
In system/etc/permission rename or delete "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml"
replace with "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.tablet.xml"
You will get normal flashbar on side, but every app you swype from it launches "windowed" with option to maximize, minimize, close..resize by taking window on corners.
There is no option to minimize from fulscreen - maybe experiacle should look into the code what is missing.
When you minimize, just a "big icon" if the app appears on the middle of the screen - this must be tweaked or is in development stage at Samsung - probably for next update of N10,1.
Double tap on the icon will bring the minimized app back to state where you minimized it.
Additionally you can put minimode.tray permission + qemu.hw.mainkey=0 in buildprop and you will get all miniapps working as well.
I didnt play with 4.1.2 much, had no time and i rooted my device just now after upgrade to 4.2.2. I played a bit with the device and found out that miniaps are working with this windowing as well.

ianbbaa said:
On 4.2.2 it works with default flashbar as a launcher of resizable windows.
In system/etc/permission rename or delete "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml"
replace with "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.tablet.xml"
You will get normal flashbar on side, but every app you swype from it launches "windowed" with option to maximize, minimize, close..resize by taking window on corners.
There is no option to minimize from fulscreen - maybe experiacle should look into the code what is missing.
When you minimize, just a "big icon" if the app appears on the middle of the screen - this must be tweaked or is in development stage at Samsung - probably for next update of N10,1.
Double tap on the icon will bring the minimized app back to state where you minimized it.
Additionally you can put minimode.tray permission + qemu.hw.mainkey=0 in buildprop and you will get all miniapps working as well.
I didnt play with 4.1.2 much, had no time and i rooted my device just now after upgrade to 4.2.2. I played a bit with the device and found out that miniaps are working with this windowing as well.
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wait...so are u saying that the systemui file provided in the zip in the first post of this thread works with 4.2.2 or are u just stating that replacing the file u suggested while leaving everything else stock will produce the floating windows (basically what @xperiacle is doing in the other thread)?

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP BEFORE U BEGIN!
First and foremost thanks to @xperiacle for originally porting this version of multiwindow from the NOTE 10.1 JB leak...i'll be the first to admit that i am NOT a dev so basically this a just a hack job to enable the 5 layout mod for the N5100/5110 as well as several other samsung devices. I will offer 2 versions, one with the default button order and one with them reversed...this mod CAN be used in phablet mode but keep in mind that the system ui will force close EVERY time u unlock your screen (it will work fine after that) so u either need to disable the lockscreen or use the mod in tablet mode which is the preferred method. Yes, there are a few issues but nothing i would consider to be a deal breaker...since i don't actually own a NOTE 8 (i have a P6200 which uses the same files) I will be depending upon u guys for feedback
U MUST BE USING A DEODEXED ROM TO INSTALL THIS MOD!
TABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. install busybox
2. download an alternative launcher (i personally use apex)
3. install mode switcher app by @xperiacle & switch to tablet mode (link below...may also need to switch to alternative multiwindow mode)
4. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
5. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
6. reboot and enjoy!
PHABLET INSTRUCTIONS
1. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 to the bottom of the file
2. download an alternative launcher (I personally use apex)
3. flash file below or open zip and manually install using aroma or twrp (don't forget to set permissions)
4. delete "flashbarservice.apk" (system/app) and "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml" (system/etc/permissions)
5. reboot and enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304228
^NOTE 8 MODE SWITCHER
View attachment 2156802
^DEFAULT BUTTON ORDER
View attachment 2156803
^REVERSE BUTTON ORDER
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switching back to phablet Iose my notification bar and the side multiwindow doesnt go away. I edited build prop and deleted flashbar.apk

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
wait...so are u saying that the systemui file provided in the zip in the first post of this thread works with 4.2.2 or are u just stating that replacing the file u suggested while leaving everything else stock will produce the floating windows (basically what @xperiacle is doing in the other thread)?
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Just replace that xml permision file from .phone to .tablet as i described before - everything stock, just the permission file.
Tried a lot of combinations with replacing disabling some files, but replacing this simple .tablet permision gives you floating mw launched from stock flashbar.
-you will loose stock half to half screen mw.
-every app launched from flashbar run windowed - move, resize, minimize maximize.
-when you minimize, big icon of the app appears...doubble tap on icon restores back the app.
-maximize app - when app is fullscreen minize button is not there, so it wont work yet.
Xperiacle know more where the proper is for enabling those resize buttons in fullscreen. I am happy so far with this, running 160dpi but no tablet mode.
I also added navbar+miniapps, i find those miniapps usefeull. So basically, we have all goodies in 4.2.2, mw+miniapps. Just to make it perfect with minimize from fullscreen.