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[APP] QuickDesk Beta

QuickDesk Beta in the Market get it now !!

Looks pretty slick.

What is it?

Ogglord said:
What is it?
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by double tapping the home button, you can bring up a custom 5x4 screen that lets you place shortcuts/widgets on it that opens over top whatever app you're running
seems like a really great idea

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Great idea, very useful. Must have app

This is...sexy. I am enjoying it. It took me a few seconds to figure out how it worked, but once I got it, It's sexy. hehehe.

Oh man. Genius. Thanks dude.
EDIT: landscape mode would be nice.

Hrm, just tried on 2.2 and it doesn't seem to work unless I set it up wrong. When I tap the home button twice it just takes me home lol.

Chopes said:
Hrm, just tried on 2.2 and it doesn't seem to work unless I set it up wrong. When I tap the home button twice it just takes me home lol.
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you need to set it as your default launcher, then in quickdesk, you can set up your launcher as whatever you want

Jep4444 said:
you need to set it as your default launcher, then in quickdesk, you can set up your launcher as whatever you want
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So, basically, clear defaults, and when you press home, and it says what launcher do you want to use, instead of launcher2, adw, or launcherpro (whatever you're using) you press "QuickDesk" then you double tap the home button, bring up quickdesk (you have to tap pretty quickly) and then press options - preferences. Then click 'default home' and set it back to your launcher. There, you can also change the delay for the double tap. Default is 300 miliseconds.

It's a cool app! Now I m thinking of moving the apps from my ADW apps dock to the QuickDesk, so I hv access to those apps anytime, anywhere!
Thanks for the great app!

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I got it set as: long press search button

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lou2s said:
It's a cool app! Now I m thinking of moving the apps from my ADW apps dock to the QuickDesk, so I hv access to those apps anytime, anywhere!
Thanks for the great app!
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I did exactly that, the dock is useless with this app and much faster to access

rori~ said:
I got it set as: long press search button
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Me2, and Home key assign back to ADW Launcher itself, with dock disabled.

Is it like Power Strip?
Edit // market didnt work some minutes ago.. now it does. Its not like power strip

I'm loving this app. Thanks for the notification!

I can't make a decision between this and power strip.

I love this app! Very useful!

Sexy as hell

Very nice, two suggestions, add the option for a notification bar, and have it close on widget selection.

[APP][3.1+][LAUNCHER] TasKarou Launcher Overlay

Tired of moving your fingers up/down your tablet to switch applications? Try out TasKarou!
TasKarou is a multitasking launcher overlay.
Taking inspiration from the 'Quick Controls' feature in the android browser, TasKarou provides a multitasking layer on top of a launcher for phone and tablets.
By swiping anywhere on the left or right edge of your device screen, you can activate TasKarou's UI, giving you access to a quick, smooth, and intuitive interface to facilitate app launch, transition, and management for the user
The user interface brings a more responsive, and enjoyable level of interaction to your device.
The app is available in the android market: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ne0fhykLabs.home.taskarou
Notes:
To use TasKarou, set it as the default home launcher, and from TasKarou's settings, select the actual home launcher you want to overlay.
TasKarou user interface is then triggered by swiping from either the left of right edge of your tablet screen, while still allowing access to the overlaid home launcher through the home button.
Tutorial Video (many thanks to 360porcento) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOS8miODY2g

is it possible to make it work on GB ???

Yeah GB please
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What's the difference between this and Wave Launcher?
I'm on GB and just wondering if I should subscribe to the thread in case it's ever made available for GB, should it offer something better.

Very nice work!
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is it possible to make it work on GB ???
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Yeah GB please
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GermainZ said:
What's the difference between this and Wave Launcher?
I'm on GB and just wondering if I should subscribe to the thread in case it's ever made available for GB, should it offer something better.
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It should be possible, but unfortunately, I lack the resources to pursue development in that area (lack of devices running GB).
If someone has the knowledge, and the resources, I might consider open sourcing the app to allow development in that area.

I installed the app on my rooted Kindle Fire HD running ADW Launcher. It was nice to finally have multi-tasking/task switching ability on the tablet. Unfortunately had to uninstall it because it kept on causing failures with App Protector Pro - which I rely on more than task switching. When a new version comes out I'll try again.
Otherwise, great app!

xene97 said:
I installed the app on my rooted Kindle Fire HD running ADW Launcher. It was nice to finally have multi-tasking/task switching ability on the tablet. Unfortunately had to uninstall it because it kept on causing failures with App Protector Pro - which I rely on more than task switching. When a new version comes out I'll try again.
Otherwise, great app!
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Thanks!
Could you describe the type of errors it was causing?
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ne0fhyk said:
Thanks!
Could you describe the type of errors it was causing?
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The very informative error of "App Protector Pro has stopped."
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The very informative error of "App Protector Pro has stopped."
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I should mention that the error only occurs if you somehow try to avoid entering the password such as hitting the cancel button or the back button.

HI!
I've been using this app for a week now, and love it.
I have some suggestions that might be useful:
-I have a galaxy note 2 and it's quite difficult for short fingers like me to reach back/menu buttons when operating with one hand. Could you please, please, pleeease add them?:fingers-crossed:
-Also it would be awesome to customize menus. For example, I don't use the options buttons quite often as I use 15 toggles toolbar, and the lower menu is easier to access with my thumb than the upper. That's where I'd locate home, menu and back buttons (if added), but maybe another person that's using a tablet likes the way it is now. Customizable buttons would solve this problem, so anyone could move/add/remove the buttons as he prefered.
-When using Google Chrome and swapping between tabs,it's necessary to move your finger horizontally from the border of the screen, and taskarou is launching when doing this. Perhaps you could implement an additional way to launch it by moving the finger vertically along the border of the screen.
-Last, It would be great to have the possibility to add a shortcut to any application, so you could quick launch your most used apps.
Well, perhaps all of this is asking too much but you would make me sooo happy if you could implement the first suggestion

Hey ne0fhyk,
Could you add customisation to the buttons?? So that you can replace them with whatever you want, I would really like the back home and applications button, also a time overlay on the corcver of the screen when the launcher is activated would be aweomse

I just wanted to add my vote for the ability to customize the menu..
I like the idea, but would prefer to be able to use the existing default screens for multitasking, app drawer, etc.
Perhaps this could be accomplished similar to other apps / lauchers that have an intent / activity / application browsers to make shortcuts (NovaLauncher / QuickShortcutMaker are good examples from the Play store). Perhaps there could be a nested ordered list of menu items in the settings with support for drag and drop to arrange shortcuts, and add new shortcuts
After basic customization is available it would be nice to see support for Automation app API's to create shortcuts to actions from Tasker, AutomateIT Pro, etc
Thanks for listening!

All better!
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The very informative error of "App Protector Pro has stopped."
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I should mention that the error only occurs if you somehow try to avoid entering the password such as hitting the cancel button or the back button.
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Turns out that the problem was with App Protector Pro. I updated the app and no more problems. Happily using TasKoarou again.

Can you add a few buttons like back, lock screen and volume up down? like in buttonsavior app? I really liked your app, very useful and beautiful.

meminfil said:
Can you add a few buttons like back, lock screen and volume up down? like in buttonsavior app? I really liked your app, very useful and beautiful.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I just pushed an update that add back, and menu shortcuts for rooted devices.
For the next update, my focus is to add the ability to customize the menu. That update should have the rest of the features you suggested.

cyberchin said:
HI!
I've been using this app for a week now, and love it.
I have some suggestions that might be useful:
-I have a galaxy note 2 and it's quite difficult for short fingers like me to reach back/menu buttons when operating with one hand. Could you please, please, pleeease add them?:fingers-crossed:
-Also it would be awesome to customize menus. For example, I don't use the options buttons quite often as I use 15 toggles toolbar, and the lower menu is easier to access with my thumb than the upper. That's where I'd locate home, menu and back buttons (if added), but maybe another person that's using a tablet likes the way it is now. Customizable buttons would solve this problem, so anyone could move/add/remove the buttons as he prefered.
-When using Google Chrome and swapping between tabs,it's necessary to move your finger horizontally from the border of the screen, and taskarou is launching when doing this. Perhaps you could implement an additional way to launch it by moving the finger vertically along the border of the screen.
-Last, It would be great to have the possibility to add a shortcut to any application, so you could quick launch your most used apps.
Well, perhaps all of this is asking too much but you would make me sooo happy if you could implement the first suggestion
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Your first suggestions have been implemented, and should be available in the app, starting with version 3.2.
Your next suggestions are on my list to get done for the next update!
Sorry for the delay, but because of work, I do not have as much time to spend on this application as I wish. The app is open source though, so if you are a developer, or know interested developer, feel free to pitch in

Please, add shortcuts, last (previious) app, widget panel (from CM roms), open notifications and more hardware keys, like play\pause, volume and others.
Add second (inner) row for regular buttons, while outer row will act the same as now. If this will be implemented, than the outer row can be used in a whole new way. Swiping to the one of it's buttons and taking off the finger will start an action, binded to this button, but if you swipe and hold (with adjustable hold timeout), you'll get an access to submenu for the button.
I would also love to see black list for apps, such as drawing app ArtFlow, which is using screen borders to access tollbars.
I've just installed this app to use it instead of SlimPie in my Slim Bean rom, and I've already bought it, cause I like it's idea. Though, it's less responsive still, compared to LMT or SlipPie.
Keep up the good work.

Stunning work my friend

What are the power consumption repercussions of this? There would be two launchers running and active rather then one.

ajr901 said:
What are the power consumption repercussions of this? There would be two launchers running and active rather then one.
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I tested it on several devices, and it doesn't affect battery life at all. While it's idle (not being triggered by the user), TasKarou launcher only background activity is to keep the trigger edges active, which allows it to consume very little cpu activity while in the background.

[APP] [2.3+] Gestos (Gestures)

Speed and fluency as performing actions on our devices, play an
important role. Gestures is born of those needs providing the users the
facility to access to different functions by drawing a simple gesture on the
screen.
Gestures has its own lock screen, which is optional. This provides a huge
speed performing any action, with no need to unlock the device.
Gestures allows us to:
- Call a contact.
- Run an application.
- Enable / Disable: Wifi, Bluetooth, Sound, GPS, Airplane Mode
- Access to a Website.
- Run system options.
- Lock / Unlock Device
- Access multimedia functions: Camera, Gallery
As far as configuration is concerned, Gestures can:
- Be activated by double touch on the home screen.
- Lock screen gestures sensitive alternative.
- Permanent Notification toggling the floating button (overlay)
- Adjust the sensitivity.
- Position the floating button
The steps are three:
1. Locate the desired option from the menu and access it.
2. Press the option and draw a gesture. (Once saved it appears in
your list).
3. Access to the gestures processor by the overlay, the double
touch option on the screen (home) or the lock screen, drawing the
gesture right there.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imaxinacion.gestos

Interesting.. I'll try this soon.
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Wow. I'm impressed. I configured a couple gestures and they worked flawlessly.
I am using my tablet and the activation in the corner works great.
On my phone I feel this will be more difficult. Is it possible to create it as an action so that I can use another app to launch the gesture area?

atrix4g18 said:
Interesting.. I'll try this soon.
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Wow. I'm impressed. I configured a couple gestures and they worked flawlessly.
I am using my tablet and the activation in the corner works great.
On my phone I feel this will be more difficult. Is it possible to create it as an action so that I can use another app to launch the gesture area?
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Thank you man, but i dont really understand what you asking exactly. Can you explain it better? Are you asking about a widget?

Imaxinacion said:
Thank you man, but i dont really understand what you asking exactly. Can you explain it better? Are you asking about a widget?
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Like a shortcut.
Here is a picture

atrix4g18 said:
Like a shortcut.
Here is a picture
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The wiget is fully functional, at least for mobile. And think that covers your needs.
And if not, sorry. but the only way to launch Gestures at the moment are: double touch on home screen, the widget and the floating button.

Originally Posted by atrix4g18
Like a shortcut.
Here is a picture
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The wiget is fully functional, at least for mobile. And think that covers your needs.
And if not, sorry. but the only way to launch Gestures at the moment are: double touch on home screen, the widget and the floating button.
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Could you make launching gestures an activity in the main application? Or can you make the application create a second shortcut to launch it rather than use the widget?
I know it's possible, I just don't know how.
I would really like to use GMD to activate this app, once I can do that I can use this all the time.

atrix4g18 said:
Could you make launching gestures an activity in the main application? Or can you make the application create a second shortcut to launch it rather than use the widget?
I know it's possible, I just don't know how.
I would really like to use GMD to activate this app, once I can do that I can use this all the time.
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Ok, i understand you. At this time it is not possible because the application needs a small initialization between activities. But what I have in mind and can be a feature.
If you have any other suggestions ...
If you want to support the project dont forget to rate Gestos and give us some feedback .

Great app! It works perfectly, and I especially like the lockscreen gestures (which I've been badly missing ever since I upgraded from CyanogenMod 7 to CM10.1). :good:
Feature requests:
It would be nice to have some configuration options for the custom lockscreen. (I don't really like the clock, for example; is there a way to disable that?)
Even better, it would be awesome if you could add a lockscreen widget for Android 4.2+, so we can use gestures on the stock lockscreen! Please? Pretty please?
A paid add-free version would be nice too. I'd happily pay for the app, especially if it had better lockscreen options!

convert menu button into multitasking button

Hi Guys,
since xposed doesn't support lollipop i wasn't able to change the menu button into a multitasking button any more but following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646304&nocache=1
I found a method that is applyable
In short:
you need a root file manager​system​usr​keylayout​Generic.kl​key 139​change "MENU" to "APP_SWTICH"​save the file and reboot​
Worked for me, by long pressing the menu button you can also use it in its original function
Hope I could help

Thanx
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Great, how about long press home button?

Missing 3dot menu
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anuprode09 said:
Missing 3dot menu
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It's only in original Samsung apps and as I wrote above you can still longpress the menu button to access menu

Niklas23Weisz said:
Hi Guys,
since xposed doesn't support lollipop i wasn't able to change the menu button into a multitasking button any more but following this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2646304&nocache=1
I found a method that is applyable
In short:
you need a root file manager​system​usr​keylayout​Generic.kl​key 139​change "MENU" to "APP_SWTICH"​save the file and reboot​
Worked for me, by long pressing the menu button you can also use it in its original function
Hope I could help
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hey guys.. finally after a lot of digging i found this useful app on playstore which lets us remap any hardware key besides the gesture features.. just give it a try... i remaped menu key with just tap for recents and long press for the original menu function... also i remaped long press home button with google now...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures

meetg22 said:
hey guys.. finally after a lot of digging i found this useful app on playstore which lets us remap any hardware key besides the gesture features.. just give it a try... i remaped menu key with just tap for recents and long press for the original menu function... also i remaped long press home button with google now...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures
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Nice, it's working great. It can really remap all hard keys. :good:

meetg22 said:
hey guys.. finally after a lot of digging i found this useful app on playstore which lets us remap any hardware key besides the gesture features.. just give it a try... i remaped menu key with just tap for recents and long press for the original menu function... also i remaped long press home button with google now...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures
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I curious to as how you got the long press to work with the original menu, i can't seen to find that option

martinkem said:
I curious to as how you got the long press to work with the original menu, i can't seen to find that option
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actually by default the menu key is not present but you will have to add it.. press the 3 dot menu in the upper right corner -> press custom keys -> tap menu key once and press add.. the menu button will be added to the main screen where u can customize it the way u like... :good:

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actually by default the menu key is not present but you will have to add it.. press the 3 dot menu in the upper right corner -> press custom keys -> tap menu key once and press add.. the menu button will be added to the main screen where u can customize it the way u like... :good:
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you mentioned that you were able to remap the long press to the original menu function
hey guys.. finally after a lot of digging i found this useful app on playstore which lets us remap any hardware key besides the gesture features.. just give it a try... i remaped menu key with just tap for recents and long press for the original menu function... also i remaped long press home button with google now...
What i want to know is the action you chose

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you mentioned that you were able to remap the long press to the original menu function
hey guys.. finally after a lot of digging i found this useful app on playstore which lets us remap any hardware key besides the gesture features.. just give it a try... i remaped menu key with just tap for recents and long press for the original menu function... also i remaped long press home button with google now...
What i want to know is the action you chose
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i dnt exactly get wht u r asking but heres what i did with the menu... as i mentioned i added the menu key to the main screen with custom keys option.. then in single tap feature i selected recent apps and in long press feature i selected menu..

meetg22 said:
i dnt exactly get wht u r asking but heres what i did with the menu... as i mentioned i added the menu key to the main screen with custom keys option.. then in single tap feature i selected recent apps and in long press feature i selected menu..
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ok thanKs
I haven't got an option for menu in the action page
which version of the app do you have ,which rom are you running ?

martinkem said:
ok thanKs
I haven't got an option for menu in the action page
which version of the app do you have ,which rom are you running ?
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i m using version 4.8 of the app from the play store.. and im on Dr. Ketan's L17 rom on my exynos note 3.. i dnt understand y the menu option is not available on ur app.. maybe update to the latest version of app, if not yet..

I have the latest app from the Play store, thanks all the same

Ohhhh!! Nice app, wonderful.... working perfect. Someone knows if this app requires a lot of RAM?

If you want 3 dot menu try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/themes-apps/mod-tredots-overlay-menu-note-3-t3006924

PsychicJian said:
If you want 3 dot menu try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/themes-apps/mod-tredots-overlay-menu-note-3-t3006924
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I want it but not enough to root my phone and follow that long instructions
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kiritiki said:
Ohhhh!! Nice app, wonderful.... working perfect. Someone knows if this app requires a lot of RAM?
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it doesn't use that much RAM, about 2.5MB to 5MB

Tha ks for sharing awesome app!!!

I tested on my SM-N900P, Lollipop, work like a charm!! I didn't lost my menu key, long press menu is now my menu.

meetg22 said:
hey guys.. finally after a lot of digging i found this useful app on playstore which lets us remap any hardware key besides the gesture features.. just give it a try... i remaped menu key with just tap for recents and long press for the original menu function... also i remaped long press home button with google now...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures
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Its working but have slow down effect / when open folder with 10 or more apps - not smooth open but with big lag , its very anoying
N9005 Lollipop

[App] bxActions - Remap your Bixby button! single, double and long press!

<< This is the original Bixby button remapper >>
With bxActions you can remap your Bixby button to any action or app you like!
Use the Bixby button launch you camera, open google, toggle recent apps or launch any app you like!
You can even remap the Bixby button to launch google assistant
Theres also an option to disable the Bixby button completely if you like.
More Infos & Latest Downloads:
S8 forum: bxActions thread
NOTE 8 forum: bxActions thread

Long Press Launch camera, Single press Take Photo, That would be perfect.

Triple Tap to call Emergency contact!

kingjuice said:
Triple Tap to call Emergency contact!
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Power key should be already dedicated on this with triple clic

Cool, looking forward to testing it out when I get my S8.

Thanks for sharing this - I was looking for a small and fast app to remap the Bixby button on my Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus. I made a tutorial and video on how to use it, you can read it here.

Could you have some Tasker integration? Thus making the uses limitless!

Thanks for all the feedback!
I already have some cool features on the list. I will add more as soon as S8 gets released.

Pedroc1999 said:
Could you have some Tasker integration?
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If app shortcuts were selectable, then Tasker integration is not necessary. You could use a Tasker shortcut.

Tatsch said:
You could use a Tasker shortcut.
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I'm not aware of this functionality: can you point me to some documentation? Thx

Chronocento said:
I'm not aware of this functionality:
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1. Create a task in Tasker
2. Create a shortcut in your launcher (or anywhere else where you can create shortcuts) Select Tasker's "Task Shortcut" and select the task.
So I hope some day bxActions will allow shortcuts.

http://tasker.dinglisch.net/developers.html
You could have Tasker REMAP the button for you dependent on what app you're in, where you are, whether the phone is`locked or unlocked etc

thanx, i will try this out when i get my phone.
I will probably map it to the camera since double tapping the home button always seem off on the s7e and idk how it will feel on the s8

How about assigning the button to a shutter button instead of launching the camera?

Anyone know if this app is affected by the OTA?
https://www.xda-developers.com/sams...to-remap-the-bixby-button-on-the-galaxy-s8s8/

@nest75068
Yes, I guess unfortunately it will be affected :
This news comes from XDA dev Flar2, who was updating his Button Mapper app for the GS8. He notes that his new Telus Galaxy S8 allowed remapping of the Bixby button with Button Mapper when he received it, but an OTA update changed the button's functionality. Now, the Bixby button's action is no longer routed through accessibility. Thus, it can't be changed without root access. I'd expect a similar OTA to hit all the other carrier variants as well.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/04/17/samsung-blocked-remapping-bixby-button-galaxy-s8/

Is this still working for everyone?
I was playing with it and one S8 had an option for flashlight toggle and the other S8 didn't.
Any idea why or how to get the flashlight toggle to show up as an option?

Still working on my TMO S8 I got today.
Edit: Button Mapper from the store has the option for flashlight toggle and it's pretty quick to turn on and off.

Is there a version available that does not have these permission items within Accessibility?
bxActions wants permission to:
- Monitor your actions - Receive notifications when you're interacting with an app
- Observe text you type - This includes personal data such as credit card numbers and passwords
This is a no-way warning for me...

contentryder said:
How about assigning the button to a shutter button instead of launching the camera?
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but the volume buttons already are shutter buttons?
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labyrinthian said:
Is there a version available that does not have these permission items within Accessibility?
bxActions wants permission to:
- Monitor your actions - Receive notifications when you're interacting with an app
- Observe text you type - This includes personal data such as credit card numbers and passwords
This is a no-way warning for me...
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Any app that is used as an accessibility service on a phone auto requires these permissions. The bixby button action is only available through the accessibility service at this point, so there will be no solution that does not require this. Maybe if this or some other app was open sourced people would be more likely to approve of this