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My first Android App!

Hi,
This is my first Android app, NBLauncher. It's a simple app that let you add shortcuts to apps as buttons in the notification bar (expanded view), so you can quickly launch an app from anywhere (as long as you have access to the notification bar). I've seen similar apps on the Android market, but I haven't seen one that uses multiple buttons/apps on the same notification line. NBLauncher currently allows a maximum of 15 buttons (three lines of five). After installing, launch NBLauncher from app drawer to configure what apps you want to add to notification bar. Use the up/down arrows to rearrange the order of the buttons. Make sure to click "Done" when exiting. You'll then see the NBLauncher icon on the notification bar. Pull down the notification and you'll see the buttons to launch your app. It also saves the list of apps so you when reboot the phone, it auto-starts with your configured list.
Two minor things that I haven't figure out. Maybe you guys could help.
1. Each notification line requires it's own notification icon in the bar. So if there are three lines of buttons, there will be three separate icons. I have made only one visible and the others invisible, but I have no idea how to get rid of the invisible icons while keeping the notification. Any ideas?
2. During installation of the app, Android lists accessing phone book/contact as one of the things that the app does. But I am not touching the phone book or any contact info. How can this be? How does it determine what an app could do? Based on permission? This obviously has an negative effect of scaring people away from the app
Feed backs and suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

can you give us a little screenshots before we give it a go?..

Nice, I like it, much better then App Launcher, which costs $2 right now.
I couldn't find it in the Market though, did you pull it?
Only complaint so far is that it doesn't play well with lcd density changes. I'm set at 161, so the UI is a little cramped when setting up, but the launcher in the notification tray scales perfectly and looks good. There are several market apps that don't scale well with density changes, so it's not even that big of a deal. Spare Parts, MixZing, Mint.com, and Shazam don't either, just to name a few.
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JTNiggle said:
Nice, I like it, much better then App Launcher, which costs $2 right now.
I couldn't find it in the Market though, did you pull it?
Only complaint so far is that it doesn't play well with lcd density changes. I'm set at 161, so the UI is a little cramped when setting up, but the launcher in the notification tray scales perfectly and looks good. There are several market apps that don't scale well with density changes, so it's not even that big of a deal. Spare Parts, MixZing, Mint.com, and Shazam don't either, just to name a few.
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i see, its quite usefull.. will test it for you..

Hmmmm this looks very interesting, i like how its horizontal buttons as opposed to an ongoing item.....definately will try

downloaded and it opens and adds apps to the ongoing just fine...however if i click on a button, nothing launches, it just closes my notification menu
Vibrant rooted, android 2.1

dhuangxda said:
2. During installation of the app, Android lists accessing phone book/contact as one of the things that the app does. But I am not touching the phone book or any contact info. How can this be? How does it determine what an app could do? Based on permission? This obviously has an negative effect of scaring people away from the app
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If minSdkVersion is not set in AndroidManifest.xml, it assumes a minimum version of 1. In the SDK version 4(ish?), a few new permissions were added, so if minSdkVersion is below that, those permissions are included whether you need them or not. Read Phone State was among these.

TopShelf10,
I only tested the app on Droid X (my phone) and Evo 4G. Haven't test it on Samsung Galaxy series yet. I noticed button events in the notification view behave differently on Droid X and Evo 4G, so I had to code around it. I guess it's different again on the Galaxy phones. I'll need to get my hands on a Galaxy phone

TopShelf10 said:
downloaded and it opens and adds apps to the ongoing just fine...however if i click on a button, nothing launches, it just closes my notification menu
Vibrant rooted, android 2.1
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same here...

dhuangxda said:
TopShelf10,
I only tested the app on Droid X (my phone) and Evo 4G. Haven't test it on Samsung Galaxy series yet. I noticed button events in the notification view behave differently on Droid X and Evo 4G, so I had to code around it. I guess it's different again on the Galaxy phones. I'll need to get my hands on a Galaxy phone
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damn itttttttttttt, this app looks really good too....would you mind if i posted the APK in the Vibrant forum to see if any devs want to tinker with it and make a Galaxy S compatible version?

TopShelf10 said:
damn itttttttttttt, this app looks really good too....would you mind if i posted the APK in the Vibrant forum to see if any devs want to tinker with it and make a Galaxy S compatible version?
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Sure. As long as you site the source and keep me updated on any findings so I can update my app accordingly.
To be more specific, I think the problem is how button events/intents are handled vs. default intent of the notification content view. I'll try to post some code when I get home.

dhuangxda said:
Sure. As long as you site the source and keep me updated on any findings so I can update my app accordingly.
To be more specific, I think the problem is how button events/intents are handled vs. default intent of the notification content view. I'll try to post some code when I get home.
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heres the thread i started for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9528423#post9528423

TopShelf10 said:
heres the thread i started for it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9528423#post9528423
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By the way, when you click on any button in the notification view, do you see the button highlighted or the background, or both?

dhuangxda said:
By the way, when you click on any button in the notification view, do you see the button highlighted or the background, or both?
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nothing, theres no evidence of interaction, my notification menu just closes
oh and sometimes it takes the app itself a couple tries to actually open
......i hope you can get this compatible with all phones, it really stands out against the other notification shortcut apps that are on the market

TopShelf10 said:
nothing, theres no evidence of interaction, my notification menu just closes
oh and sometimes it takes the app itself a couple tries to actually open
......i hope you can get this compatible with all phones, it really stands out against the other notification shortcut apps that are on the market
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actually i should clarify....its normal for the Vibrant to not show hightlights or press-images in the notification menu

hi, could you tell me the benefits of using this vs. "[email protected]", which I have been using for a while.

il Duce said:
hi, could you tell me the benefits of using this vs. "[email protected]", which I have been using for a while.
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it creates a condensed button layout (5 shortcut buttons per row/item slot) as opposed to cluttering your notification menu with several ongoing items (one slot per item)....plus it has a nice look to it

TopShelf10 said:
it creates a condensed button layout (5 shortcut buttons per row/item slot) as opposed to cluttering your notification menu with several ongoing items (one slot per item)....plus it has a nice look to it
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cool thanks for the info. getting it now

I think I am really going to like this app. Works great on my rooted Incredible. Any chance you could add an option to hide the icon in the Notification Bar?
Edit: Thought I would mention that I'm running a ROM using the EVO framework. So I couldn't tell ya if it'll work on a stock HTC Incredible.

Well this looks great, just installed it. It doesn't work though. I press on an app, it seems to highlight, then the notification bar just closes.... Any help?
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[APP] OneHanded for Galaxy Note - UPDATED

Hi everyone!
Since, as most people already noticed, using Galaxy Note with just one hand is not really possible I have developed an app to solve this issue. Since this app is very sensitive to kernel used I would like to get your feedback in trying this app on different firmwares/kernels.
Youtube video
Market link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vital.oh
RECENT CHANGES:
Added support for stock ICS
PR stuff after the break
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*Requires Root*
*Currently supports Samsung Galaxy Note (tested on N7000) *
*THIS IS TRIAL VERSION!!! FULL VERSION REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND IS PAID*
OneHanded application allows you to comfortably use Galaxy Note with just one hand.
Also, better battery life while using smaller screen can be achieved
It is done by scaling the image on the screen to the size of Galaxy S screen.
Features (of the full version):
*no text on empty area
*create shortcut on home screen to go to OneHanded mode with one click. (You can choose on which screen side app will reside initially)
*change side of the screen by tapping on empty area
*auto turn to full screen when phone is rotated to landscape and back to OneHanded mode when rotated back to Portrait
Features (of the full version):
*auto switch to full mode after screen lock/unlock (configurable)
*notification icon allowing to return to full screen mode
This application supports standard Samsung firmwares - with custom kernels it may not work (however I have successfully tested it with some custom kernels)
Custom kernels: app requires kernel with KALLSYMS, so ask developer of your kernel to include this in his config when building kernel: CONFIG_KALLSYMS=y, CONFIG_KALLSYMS_ALL=y
Known issues:
A bit slow when in OneHanded mode. Better if using app like Tegrak Overcklock to lock GPU speed to 267MHz
Video and camera preview will not be scaled in OneHanded mode.
Stylus position will be incorrect while in OneHanded mode
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Well now, that's quite clever.
Aw, shame, force closes on me. Cassie rom v6

FC imilka v05
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ok i see the problem. will upload fixed version soon
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FC Kingdroid 5.4 with Abyss 4.2 Final kernel.
Great Idea though!!

rayarny said:
FC Kingdroid 5.4 with Abyss 4.2 Final kernel.
Great Idea though!!
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Fixed on Market, also fixed version attached to the first post.
BTW was replying to post using XDA app on Note while driving - and it was super comfortable with this small screen

vitalij said:
Fixed on Market, also fixed version attached to the first post.
BTW was replying to post using XDA app on Note while driving - and it was super comfortable with this small screen
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Don't text and drive goes double for don't xda and drive!
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Just to chime in to say it does work on a stock rooted LA2 ROM. A little lag of course but you mentioned about that so it's all good. Gimmicky but smart idea

Got the new version off of the market and it works now. Cool.
It would be really nice if there were 'size' options - it would be a fantastic way to show off the Note. You could say, 'here's how this app looks on an iphone'. Now here's how it looks on the Note.
Right now the one handed mode changes it to a 4.3" screen.
- Frank

ChodTheWacko said:
Got the new version off of the market and it works now. Cool.
It would be really nice if there were 'size' options - it would be a fantastic way to show off the Note. You could say, 'here's how this app looks on an iphone'. Now here's how it looks on the Note.
Right now the one handed mode changes it to a 4.3" screen.
- Frank
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Interesting idea However, iphone uses different form factor - I belive it is 4:3 in comparision to 16:9 on note.

vitalij said:
Interesting idea However, iphone uses different form factor - I belive it is 4:3 in comparision to 16:9 on note.
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hmm. You are correct. Wrong numbers, though:
iphone 4 is 3:2, galaxy note is 16:10.
I think it'll still work, and I'll elaborate it below:
I some suggestions/comments:
1) A 'size mode' : i.e. a toggle of: 3.5"/4.3" (4.6?")
This would be nice for people of different hand sizes.
Just keep the same aspect ratio, for simplicity. Even when comparing to other phone sizes, the aspect ratios are close enough that it's still all good.
2) Galaxy note generic comment: It's actually quite difficult for me, if holding the phone in my right hand, to tough the extreme right edge of the phone. It's doable but I'm just begging to drop my phone.
So for your app, it would be really nice if you could place the smaller keyboard wherever you want, not just 'all the way left' and 'all the way 'right'.
An easier option would be just allowing 'centered'.
A centered 3.5" mode would be quite nice to type on, I think.
3) Don't know if you tried this, but if you take a screenshot in 'one handed mode', it only captures the screen. (i.e. not the black dead zone). I consider this a good thing.
4) I registered! Support this guy, people! This app has a ton of potential.
- Frank

Tried this out of curiosity, im in tablet mode 200dpi, the screen initially successfully resizes when you enable (after allowing root), but when you want to disable:
error cant apply SPEN settings.No root permissions?unsupported firmware?error string:insmod init_module /data/data/com.vital.oh/files/ohmodule.ko failed (file exists)
I am on Imika 5, i have root.Reboot brings back to normal, wont register just yet, but great concept. Hope the above helps, i know it isnt useful for tablet mode, just wanted to test.

Great idea definitely but that defeats.the purpose of there size of this phone.

dnyc said:
Great idea definitely but that defeats.the purpose of there size of this phone.
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I agree. I mean, its a fantastic idea, and I mean absolutely no disrespect when I say this, but surely buying smaller phone would be a simpler solution?
I also personally have no issue with one handed operation of the Note. I regularly send texts when I'm walking using only one hand, and I can perform tasks such a web browsing, Facebook, Twitter, G+ etc. with just one hand. I'm no giant either; I'm 5'10", although I do have fairly large hands for a man of my height.
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dnyc said:
Great idea definitely but that defeats.the purpose of there size of this phone.
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While anyone who buys the app and uses it 100% of the time should just buy a smaller phone, there are plenty of scenarios where you just occasionally need one handed use.
For Example, if you are eating, or standing on the subway or whatever.
Almost all reviewers complain about one handed use.
This app makes one handed use easier for the times you need it, and you can turn it off when you don't. I have pretty large hands and I find one handed use awkward at best. Sure, you can shuffle the phone up and down. With this app though, you don't need to.

stuliv12 said:
Tried this out of curiosity, im in tablet mode 200dpi, the screen initially successfully resizes when you enable (after allowing root), but when you want to disable:
error cant apply SPEN settings.No root permissions?unsupported firmware?error string:insmod init_module /data/data/com.vital.oh/files/ohmodule.ko failed (file exists)
I am on Imika 5, i have root.Reboot brings back to normal, wont register just yet, but great concept. Hope the above helps, i know it isnt useful for tablet mode, just wanted to test.
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Hmm kernel used on this Firmware probably have problems unloading module. Could you try version attached to this post?

ChodTheWacko said:
While anyone who buys the app and uses it 100% of the time should just buy a smaller phone, there are plenty of scenarios where you just occasionally need one handed use.
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So true, just one more example: XBMC remote app - in smaller screen size it just so much more comfortable to use...
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
OP & XDA Members:
Just out of curiosity, does the new "one-handed" mode for the SGN's keyboard not do anything for you? After updating to LB1 from KKA, I started using the right hand, one-handed keyboard and haven't had a problem since. Granted, it looks a little goofy to have all that usused screen real estate on the left side of the keyboard, but it works perfectly. If you haven't tried it out yet, I strongly suggest you do. It works a treat for me!
Here are some screenshots:
http://db.tt/HGjAqGiR
http://db.tt/jPJsEtNh
Thank you,
Ed
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
Just out of curiosity, does the new "one-handed" mode for the SGN's keyboard not do anything for you?
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I rather like the one handed Samsung keyboard. But I like the onehanded SwiftKey x even more.
Also it's not just typing - it's for any application where you need to use the top of the screen for menus or buttons

In some situations it is very useful.

[APP][4.1+] Notif - March 7 - Big feature update!

Hey guys, I have been working hard on my app, Notif, for a few months now and I decided to make a page for discussion. You can talk about anything related to the app, including requests, bugs, or any other comments.
It is an app for Jelly Bean that allows you to create rich notifications for your device. 4.1 introduced expandable notifications, which I'm sure you all know about already. Notif leverages that and blends your own content with rich notifications to create sort of a note/reminder/list app for your notification shade. There are three types of notifications you can create: text, picture, and list. Each of these are expandable just like a long text message, a screenshot, or new e-mails. See what you can do with Notif for yourself!
Notif requires Android 4.1 or above.
Notif
Notif Pro
Notif Pro features:
Notification editing
All 200 icons!
Unlimited Notif History
Create notifications from other apps
QuickNotif - create/clear notifications from anywhere on your phone
Lots more to come
Right now, I am working on these fixes:
[ ]Better resolution for camera images
[ ]Nexus 7 picture bug
[ ]Get image from other sources (Dropbox, Drive, etc.)
-----Links-----
Notif changelog
Notif Community on Google+
Follow Notif on Twitter (main source for updates, info, etc.)
Add Notif to your G+ Circles
Like Notif on Facebook
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v 0.6
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Notif History!
- Backs up all text and list notifications, even edited ones (free version only shows most recent 10)
- Tap to re-create notification
- Swipe to delete notification forever
Other not-as-cool fixes
v 0.5.1
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Android Beam support! (Pro only)
- Beam text notifications straight into the notification drawer of another device
v 0.5
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Completely revamped list section
- In list creation:
- Add unlimited number of items
- Press to edit item
- Long press to delete item
- Press gear icon for priority and ongoing options
- In list editing:
- Drag and drop to reorder items
- Add items with plus icon
- Press item to edit
- Swipe item to left to delete
- Edit notification title with pencil icon
- Delete notification with trash icon
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The “icon picker” icon is now a grid icon
QuickNotif restores after a reboot
Bug that caused a second list notif to be created after editing original
VoiceNotif icon in light theme
v 0.4.2
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Icon next to create button that lights up when you can create the notification
Can’t create notifications until some text is entered
New setting - choose whether or not keyboard comes up when app is opened
Icon buttons to clear list items when editing
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Reboot issues fixed and bugs squashed
v 0.4.1
Quick fix for picture force close in dark theme (Pro)
Quick fix for picture force close (free)
v 0.4
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Text and list notifications restore after reboot
Galaxy S3 and Note 2 multi-window support
Priority option per notification
New preference - set default tab
Pro has 10 new icons; free has 4 new icons
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I love the app. I've been using it for a few months now.
I recommend everyone buy the pro version and show your support to this developer. He is quick to respond to any questions/messages sent and has produced a great application.
If nothing else, take a minute to say thanks as this is someone who taken the time to develop a quality application for the phones and platform we enjoy so much.
Keep up the great work. I hope you stay inspired to not only continue developing this application, but developing others in the future as well.
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Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it!!
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Bought pro, I really plan on using this quite a bit. Thank you

fguerra024 said:
Bought pro, I really plan on using this quite a bit. Thank you
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Thanks!
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Hello !
I am concidering buying pro version - however will it be syncable with some webapi ?

Nice work I like the idea of this thanks.. will use a bit more then get the pro app
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hsz# said:
Hello !
I am concidering buying pro version - however will it be syncable with some webapi ?
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It does not at the moment, but may in the future.
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Hey guys, quick update. I just got out of school so I have a ton of extra time to work on the app. First I'll be catching the free version up with the Pro in terms of UI tweaks and settings and fixes, etc. Then I'm fixing the reboot issue.
I also created a Notif Community on Google+ so join if you'd like!
Thanks

Nice work. Just went into the market and looked over your app. Haven't tried it yet but plenty of ideas where this could be useful and on that note, I purchased your app. My wife who loves Cherrywine (in the picture) is amused by your Soda app and the look/clean development look/style of the app gave me the solid impression to begin with. Call it an impulse purchase.
Sent from the Mars Rover.

I like the idea of this app, but I don't see any mention of how these notifications are triggered. Are they all manual triggers?
Sent from my CM10 Epic 4G Touch

JohnnyEpic said:
Nice work. Just went into the market and looked over your app. Haven't tried it yet but plenty of ideas where this could be useful and on that note, I purchased your app. My wife who loves Cherrywine (in the picture) is amused by your Soda app and the look/clean development look/style of the app gave me the solid impression to begin with. Call it an impulse purchase.
Sent from the Mars Rover.
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Thanks a lot for the support, I really appreciate it! Cheerwine is my favorite, by the way
Aganar said:
I like the idea of this app, but I don't see any mention of how these notifications are triggered. Are they all manual triggers?
Sent from my CM10 Epic 4G Touch
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Right now, they are. In the future, I hope to add an alert feature where the user will be able to add a custom time for the notification to appear.

Nice work man. Will give this a try

will the reminders lost after reboot?

I'm not sure if any of you are like me but I've got an app for basically everything. I've got apps for things that I barely ever do, but when I do, I have it. I keep everything well organized. Tabbed launcher app drawer, folders, and so forth. It's set up so perfect to my liking.
Sometimes I'm not sure about where/how I need to execute a function. For instance, being a general contractor and things are yelled, told, and asked through out my day where I've got to remember these things, much of it on a timely manner. I could load up Catch Notes which is my goto app for all things Notes. I could just use my Calender to place it in the correct date 'said item' is due/needed. Perhaps I could use the 'My Measure' app and snap a photo and write in my measurements. A lot of those things tend to take me a few minutes and at times I feel like I stare at my screen much to often, even though it's important to document/log this information.
This is where 'Notif' comes into play. Being able to setup things in the notification is sure to grab my attention to things I need to be aware of. If your anything like me, I check my phone display numerous times a day, sometimes cause I'm just refreshing my brian, sometimes out of habit. So, hopefully this will fulfill my need to NOTIFy me of the task/data that I need to follow up on/enter into my phone. This is how I will be using NOTIF as basically a quick note/reminder app for my pulldown. I will report back.
Take care,
Johnny
Sent from the Mars Rover.

Is it possible to make a notification from an image on a Web page or so? For example there's a pic on a Web page that I need to remember I tap on share and make a picture notification.
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Dongji said:
will the reminders lost after reboot?
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Not in the current version, but it is being worked on right now.
JohnnyEpic said:
I'm not sure if any of you are like me but I've got an app for basically everything. I've got apps for things that I barely ever do, but when I do, I have it. I keep everything well organized. Tabbed launcher app drawer, folders, and so forth. It's set up so perfect to my liking.
Sometimes I'm not sure about where/how I need to execute a function. For instance, being a general contractor and things are yelled, told, and asked through out my day where I've got to remember these things, much of it on a timely manner. I could load up Catch Notes which is my goto app for all things Notes. I could just use my Calender to place it in the correct date 'said item' is due/needed. Perhaps I could use the 'My Measure' app and snap a photo and write in my measurements. A lot of those things tend to take me a few minutes and at times I feel like I stare at my screen much to often, even though it's important to document/log this information.
This is where 'Notif' comes into play. Being able to setup things in the notification is sure to grab my attention to things I need to be aware of. If your anything like me, I check my phone display numerous times a day, sometimes cause I'm just refreshing my brian, sometimes out of habit. So, hopefully this will fulfill my need to NOTIFy me of the task/data that I need to follow up on/enter into my phone. This is how I will be using NOTIF as basically a quick note/reminder app for my pulldown. I will report back.
Take care,
Johnny
Sent from the Mars Rover.
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Thanks a lot for the kind words!
karanrajpal14 said:
Is it possible to make a notification from an image on a Web page or so? For example there's a pic on a Web page that I need to remember I tap on share and make a picture notification.
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In Notif Pro, simply highlight some text in a webpage and click on the share action, and share with Notif and it will create a notification. This only works with text items (in any app that has a share intent), but I will be working on Big Picture notifications in the future.

I just released an update to the free version that includes a lot of fixes. You can see the full change log here as always. I even update it with what I'm currently working on. Consider buying Notif Pro as it includes all the good features. Happy holidays!!

Dev,
Have you seen NotificationBrowser? The idea that these two apps merged seems like a great concept. That dev is on ICS and couldn't try NOTIF unfortunately but now I can put my notifications to a widget. Thanks for your hardwork!
Sent from the Mars Rover.

JohnnyEpic said:
Dev,
Have you seen NotificationBrowser? The idea that these two apps merged seems like a great concept. That dev is on ICS and couldn't try NOTIF unfortunately but now I can put my notifications to a widget. Thanks for your hardwork!
Sent from the Mars Rover.
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I just tried that app and it isn't working well at all on my device.
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[APP] [4.1] Fast Access [Theme Packs support] ( S5 toolbox a like )

hey guys, well i wasn't really satisfied with the S5 toolbox application limitation so i thought why not to make an app that does the same function but with more options and apps! ..
currently the app has Lite version and Pro version. please do check it out guys.
Lite version no longer supported.
Thank you.
Google Play Pro Version: Fast Access
here are some screen shoots of the app
{
"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"
}
suggestions are welcome.

Been waiting for this..will try it now
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Been waiting for this..will try it now
Sent from my GT-I8262 using xda premium
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any suggestions please do quote me here and i'll reply asap.. thank you.

bump...

any feedbacks guys ?

updated the app to version 2.2.

good app. some opinions.
add some animations.
allow transparency in expanded list.
icon resizing also issue as it looks big to me.
also allow to make floating icon round or custom.
available in pro sorry.
thank you.

thanks for this application

Very useful for quick accessing favorite apps

Tried Floating Toolbox Pro on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and it works except for changing the Floating Toolbox icon color.
Read my experience here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/increase-toolbox-app-limit-t2869264#post55331319

Kalikazoo said:
Tried Floating Toolbox Pro on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and some of the functionality didn't work.
Read my experience here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/increase-toolbox-app-limit-t2869264#post55331319
Hope you get everything sorted out. Thx.
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all of the mentioned above are working, you have to scroll to last page inside of the app to go to settings page. Please quote me back so i can be able to comment back

Kalikazoo said:
Tried Floating Toolbox Pro on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and it works except for changing the Floating Toolbox icon color.
Read my experience here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/increase-toolbox-app-limit-t2869264#post55331319
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i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
k0sh said:
all of the mentioned above are working, you have to scroll to last page inside of the app to go to settings page. Please quote me back so i can be able to comment back
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For the sake of helping u improve upon an already decent app i just wanted to post to confirm the color cange bug on the tab S...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device there will definitely be a demand for a free unlimited hack from other samsung owners i'm sure. I suggest adding a list of options available in the pro version to the op so u wont get duplicate feature requests constantly throughout the thread...if i had any recommendations for u it would be to add an on/off button to the notification itself so users can just pull down the bar and make it disappear with one click just like the real toolbox instead of needing to actually open the ap, pressing menu then selecting stop. Lol...looks like i need to edit my own post because i just found out that u have a hold to disable feature built into the floating icon so nevermind on that request as i suppose thats just as good if not better. You might want to make note of that in your first post as well...along with other features/instructions because many users may not read the app description in the play store & a lil redundancy never hurts

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i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
For the sake of helping u improve upon an already decent app i just wanted to post to confirm the color cange bug on the tab S...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device there will definitely be a demand for a free unlimited hack from other samsung owners i'm sure. I suggest adding a list of options available in the pro version to the op so u wont get duplicate feature requests constantly throughout the thread...if i had any recommendations for u it would be to add an on/off button to the notification itself so users can just pull down the bar and make it disappear with one click just like the real toolbox instead of needing to actually open the ap, pressing menu then selecting stop. Lol...looks like i need to edit my own post because i just found out that u have a hold to disable feature built into the floating icon so nevermind on that request as i suppose thats just as good if not better. You might want to make note of that in your first post as well...along with other features/instructions because many users may not read the app description in the play store & a lil redundancy never hurts
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thanks for your suggestions and support, i will be doing a massive update tho, just give me two days , im doing my practical now and i find it hard to update all of my applications which they really need an update 'trust me i know'. i will be first switching to gradle to make my life easier .
and i really dont mind if you helped me with these such details which i guess im not good at, you could write your experience and things that you want people to know and i will just add here and give you the credit for it.
Thanks.
Best regard,
Kosh

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device ...
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Just can't win with you THEDEVIOUS1 LOL. If I had been smart enough to swipe rather then scroll I might have been able to test all those features.
I'll wait for the dev to reply to my other post before editing again. lol
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...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device ...
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Play Store says it's compatible so people would assume it should work on their devices.
Thx THEDEVIOUS1 and k0sh.

Kalikazoo said:
Just can't win with you THEDEVIOUS1 LOL. If I had been smart enough to swipe rather then scroll I might have been able to test all those features.
I'll wait for the dev to reply to my other post before editing again. lol
Play Store says it's compatible so people would assume it should work on their devices.
Thx THEDEVIOUS1 and k0sh.
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It does works on your phone, let me dig in to that now and will update it soon, just bare with for a few days
Thanks.

k0sh said:
It does works on your phone, let me dig in to that now and will update it soon, just bare with for a few days
Thanks.
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k0sh, don't know what you meant by "dig into that now" but if your referring to anything I said about the scrolling and the swiping they work fine on the Tab S 10.5.

Kalikazoo said:
k0sh, don't know what you meant by "dig into that now" but if your referring to anything I said about the scrolling and the swiping they work fine on the Tab S 10.5.
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Regards that you cant change the icon to other icons!.
Couls you please list the issue that u have because somehow i got confused.

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Regards that you cant change the icon to other icons!.
Couls you please list the issue that u have because somehow i got confused.
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Sorry for the confusion k0sh. Here is my earlier problem and requests:
Everything works on my Tab S 10.5 EXCEPT for CHANGING THE FLOATING TOOLBAR ICON COLOR. No matter what color I set it to it never takes. Changing the background color works fine though.
I have a couple of requests if you decide to continue to refine the app:
-Allow user to set the Floating Toolbox icon even smaller then it is now. I have it all the way down and I still find it too big on the tablet in comparison the the OEM Toolbox.
-Allow user to change icon transparency as I find it too bright
-Allow alternate icon or little round button like OEM.
Thanks again k0sh for all the attention your giving this.

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Sorry for the confusion k0sh. Here is my earlier problem and requests:
Everything works on my Tab S 10.5 EXCEPT for CHANGING THE FLOATING TOOLBAR ICON COLOR. No matter what color I set it to it never takes. Changing the background color works fine though.
I have a couple of requests if you decide to continue to refine the app:
-Allow user to set the Floating Toolbox icon even smaller then it is now. I have it all the way down and I still find it too big on the tablet in comparison the the OEM Toolbox.
-Allow user to change icon transparency as I find it too bright
-Allow alternate icon or little round button like OEM.
Thanks again k0sh for all the attention your giving this.
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i have replied to that request in different thread, you could read it there, but lets stay here .. i dont want to jump here and there :good:

Kalikazoo said:
Sorry for the confusion k0sh. Here is my earlier problem and requests:
Everything works on my Tab S 10.5 EXCEPT for CHANGING THE FLOATING TOOLBAR ICON COLOR. No matter what color I set it to it never takes. Changing the background color works fine though.
I have a couple of requests if you decide to continue to refine the app:
-Allow user to set the Floating Toolbox icon even smaller then it is now. I have it all the way down and I still find it too big on the tablet in comparison the the OEM Toolbox.
-Allow user to change icon transparency as I find it too bright
-Allow alternate icon or little round button like OEM.
Thanks again k0sh for all the attention your giving this.
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THEDEVIOUS1 said:
i'm glad that u went back to edit your post as all of those features are in fact working fine but u may need to change it again because all of the other options u inquired about are already available in the pro version...i can also confirm that color change does nothing
For the sake of helping u improve upon an already decent app i just wanted to post to confirm the color cange bug on the tab S...although i'm aware that it was not created to be used on our device there will definitely be a demand for a free unlimited hack from other samsung owners i'm sure. I suggest adding a list of options available in the pro version to the op so u wont get duplicate feature requests constantly throughout the thread...if i had any recommendations for u it would be to add an on/off button to the notification itself so users can just pull down the bar and make it disappear with one click just like the real toolbox instead of needing to actually open the ap, pressing menu then selecting stop. Lol...looks like i need to edit my own post because i just found out that u have a hold to disable feature built into the floating icon so nevermind on that request as i suppose thats just as good if not better. You might want to make note of that in your first post as well...along with other features/instructions because many users may not read the app description in the play store & a lil redundancy never hurts
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please do check the latest version 2.3, it shall be updated within two hours, so please check the play store after two hours.

[APP][dev] The Box v.4.1 - an app made for themers and custom ROM devs 2015

The Box
{
"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"
}
WHY WOULD I WANT THE BOX?
Want people to stop asking you for updates and mods you've already uploaded? Want a polite way to let users know how to donate to you?? Tired of thread clutter with people asking repeatedly for certain download links or theme threads? Want to have an app that showcases all of your work in one place? Have ROMs on more than one device and still want an app that can link people to what they need? Include this lightweight app that gives your ROM/theme users instant access to your updates, fixes, themes, ROMs, tutorials, etc., as soon as you upload. No additional service setup is required. Keep using whatever file hosting service you already use (i.e. AndroidFileHost, Dev-Host,your own, whatever).
WHAT IS THE BOX?
This is a simple app for ROM developers and themers and modders to collect their work into one app to share. You can include it in any of your custom ROM builds or projects, for example, or use it as a theme collection, or use it in some other way. Download and install the APK file attached to this OP and see for yourself. It has dummy images and filler text in the layouts. You can apktool/theme/modify this app pretty much however you want, with only a few exceptions as noted below.
CAN I SEE A VERSION OF THE BOX ALREADY IN USE?
Yeah. I have one on the Play Store for the Wicked X ROM series. Check it out here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.erikalin.box1. Don't theme that one, obviously, or your users with get Play Store updates for the wrong project, but it's a working example with over 3000 installs and many happy users.
WHAT DOES THE TEMPLATE LOOK LIKE?
The attached template APK file comes will "dummy" images and filler text, and contrasting colors so you can easily see what you are editing.
AREN'T THERE MORE COMPREHENSIVE APPS LIKE OTA UPDATERS?
Yes. The Box is intentionally simple. If you want something more complex just go use something more complex or make your own app. This is made simple so that you can easily theme and customize it for yourself.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO GET THIS UP AND RUNNING?
Given a learning curve for planning out what you want to put into The Box? It might take you an hour to "learn" and then whatever time you need to make up your images for your stuff, decide on what you want to include, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO PUT TOGETHER FOR YOURSELF:
- a total of seven links you want to put into The Box (XDA threads, folders on Android File Host or whatever, links to online tutorials or something, your own paypal donation link, etc.)
- the seven images (440w X 200h) you want to use for those seven links (image buttons)
- your own app icon (you can just use the demo icon but you should make your own)
- five navigation drawer icons (90 X 90)(the little icons inside the app's navigation drawer)
- the text you want to include to welcome users, give credits, explain steps, etc.
- a background image for inside the app
- Watch the detailed youtube demo video
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WHAT YOU CAN EDIT AND THEME:
Anything except what is noted below. So edit the rest of the text strings, text colors, background image, button images, navigation drawer icons, app icon, and of course direct all the links to your stuff.
WHAT YOU CANNOT EDIT OR REMOVE:
The app name.
The "About The Box" fragment - title, ic_frag5.png, text strings for the About fragment. Just leave the "About The Box" stuff alone and don't rename my app.
WHAT YOU CANNOT DO:
Put this on the Play Store - one template, one package name, no play store.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE DONE:
Post a link on this thread to where you are using The Box. You don't need to ask for permission, but please post a link so I can keep track of where it is in use. Screenshots are welcome but not required.
WHERE IS THE BOX FROM 2014:
There is a way more simple version of The Box on my old thread. There is even a "two button" version, so like one button to your downloads or XDA thread and the other button to your paypal donation link, for example. Find the old, more simple versions of templates here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777472
If you have questions, post them in this thread for sure. ... okay? I think that's everything for now.​
Directions:
Download the latest template attached to this OP (version 4.1 is the latest)
Decompile.
Theme and mod to be yours by replacing dummy images with your own, and putting in your URLs
Watch the youtube video. I made it pretty thorough and it should answer most questions. :good:
changelog
version 4.0 initial release with navigation drawer layouts. Older versions in the old thread.
version 4.1 added "Exit" button by request. Version 4.1 is otherwise the same as version 4.0.

How to enable the Donation feature in The Box
You cannot copy-paste the donation link from XDA, you need to get your direct paypal donation URL. The template APK file has my paypal donation info in it. If you want to support my work, feel free to drop me a donation. Remove it or edit it to be for yourself before sharing your app though. Here is how:
1. Go to paypal maybe like here.
2. Choose "Create your button now"
3. In the code box that you get, click the tab for "email" to get just the URL, as opposed to "website" which gives you html code for a form button. You should see something similar to what's below, where you can see I'm highlighting what I need to copy for this purpose. Dat's it. Use that URL and you'll have a donate feature in The Box.

thats very cool idea,i test it for sure.thanx.

Going to check this out over the weekend. Looks awesome and nice work. Miss seeing you in the threads back in my S3 days.

thank you @erikalin my Box is almost ready.
I have only one question how can i simply add exit button ?
regards!
ambasadii

ambasadii said:
thank you @erikalin my Box is almost ready.
I have only one question how can i simply add exit button ?
regards!
ambasadii
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Howdy. Glad you're using this. Android apps aren't supposed to have exit buttons, not since the early days... just back buttons. Why would you want an exit button anyway though? Just curious.
dazednconfused said:
Going to check this out over the weekend. Looks awesome and nice work. Miss seeing you in the threads back in my S3 days.
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Hi there, stranger. Yeah, check it out. It's extremely simple. Didn't you used to use the "hub" app thing in your projects? It's along those lines, just using the file host places you already use (so it's easier)...

erikalin said:
Howdy. Glad you're using this. Android apps aren't supposed to have exit buttons, not since the early days... just back buttons. Why would you want an exit button anyway though? Just curious.
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Ups. The answer is very easy when i open all my actions i must click about eight times back button to exit the app

ambasadii said:
Ups. The answer is very easy when i open all my actions i must click about eight times back button to exit the app
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Ah. I could look at that. Honestly, at this moment I have a total of now three "thanks" on the OP of this thread, so I hadn't really thought about improvements, lol. Generally, I don't share things that aren't near perfect. If anyone is actually going to use this, I'll tidy it up. Okay...
Tell me something and I'll look into it. Which would you prefer:
A. functioning as it is right now
B. back button *closes the app* straight away, which means you use the navigation drawer to navigate inside the app, and reopen the app when you forget that rule (you know some cheap games just go this route - annoying but quick)
C. back button creates a toast ("pop up message") asking to Confirm to Exit or Cancel to return to app. Then reminder to use the navigation drawer and not the back button.
Your thoughts? I'll do something, but would benefit from input.

erikalin said:
Ah. I could look at that. Honestly, at this moment I have a total of now three "thanks" on the OP of this thread, so I hadn't really thought about improvements, lol. Generally, I don't share things that aren't near perfect. If anyone is actually going to use this, I'll tidy it up. Okay...
Tell me something and I'll look into it. Which would you prefer:
A. functioning as it is right now
B. back button *closes the app* straight away, which means you use the navigation drawer to navigate inside the app, and reopen the app when you forget that rule (you know some cheap games just go this route - annoying but quick)
C. back button creates a toast ("pop up message") asking to Confirm to Exit or Cancel to return to app. Then reminder to use the navigation drawer and not the back button.
Your thoughts? I'll do something, but would benefit from input.
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I really don't know why peapole don't use your box. I think it's really cool and great idea! I think the best idea to add exit button on the right top where is "Hi" action. Pop message with confirm or back will be great too. Take your time and thank you once again for this great app. I love it

ambasadii said:
I really don't know why peapole don't use your box. I think it's really cool and great idea! I think the best idea to add exit button on the right top where is "Hi" action. Pop message with confirm or back will be great too. Take your time and thank you once again for this great app. I love it
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@ambasadii Test version 4.1 attached to the OP and let me know if that's what you wanted.
Any other changes like this, anyone?

erikalin said:
@ambasadii Test version 4.1 attached to the OP and let me know if that's what you wanted.
Any other changes like this, anyone?
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yes @erikalin this is exactly what I said, great job again thank you!

Coming along good, still a few more touchups, but wanted to thank you for this. Once I release in my rom, I will post here with link to rom for you. Also with credits to you in OP, thanks again.

dazednconfused said:
Coming along good, still a few more touchups, but wanted to thank you for this. Once I release in my rom, I will post here with link to rom for you. Also with credits to you in OP, thanks again.
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Nice theming, my friend. I'm glad you're using this. I swear if people knew about this little app, most ROMs would use it.
looking good. :good:

Got it added to my new update for rom. Thank you so much for this app, I'll be sure to tell others about it as well. Credit and links given to you in my OP.
My rom thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...velopment/rom-wicked-one-ss-rom-v1-0-t3171763