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[APP|TOOL] PA Shortcuts - HALO & FULLSCREEN (PIE) shortcuts pack

Hi, i made small tool for make using HALO and FullScreen more comfortable. Mainly app create set of shortcuts to system settings.
available shortcuts:
ON/OFF FullScreen (PIE)
ON/OFF HALO
ON/OFF HALO HIDE
ON/OFF HALO reversed control (move on touch/lauch app on double tap)
Best way to use them is attach them to gestures in your launcher but you can place them on homescreen like any other shortcuts. Moreover app can create one fake "APP" which make the same thing as shortcuts but system treat it as regular APP so you can attach this APP to HALO with HALO))) app.
LINK TO PLAY STORE
LINK TO APK (DROPBOX)
FOR LAZY ONE LINK TO FULLSCREEN TOGGLE APP
ONLY
FOR LAZY ONE LINK TO HALO TOGGLE APP
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if you find this app usefull please donate! (inapp) I broke my nex4 few days ago so I need $ for new screen
Sorry for my english and quality of this post but it is rush time at my school. I will make it better in few days.
Feel free to comment suggest new features etc!
THANKS for PA3+ creators for opening sources!

changelog:
removed from recent apps view. (Podziękowania za pomysł dla Adama Szyszko)

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This is great!

Great functionality, good job mate.

yes! really nice!! we could have wait ages before the pa-team would have implemented this!

Wow this is really really awesome, thanks for this App. I combined it with GMD Gesture control and defined a user specific gesture to turn halo on and off when gesture is executed and it works just great. Finally I can use Halo how I always wanted which is only when I need it and when I don't a simple gesture will hide it from my view :good::good::good:

This is great!

I'm gonna try it! Looks nice if it works fine I'll talk with other devs of the PA Team, it could be used as native system feature. But let me test it first!
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http://goo.gl/QDS5P | Add Gestures to Toggle PIE Controls and HALO goo.gl/QDS5P
Nice little plug
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Ok after trying it for a while, I think it could be added to Halo))) but the design should be more Holo. Also it losses the sense a power on Halo inside Halo enabled... We will be in contact if you're interested in something fork Halo))) and contact me.
Sent by the force with my CM10.1 device!

filipkowicz said:
Hi, i made small tool for make using HALO and FullScreen more comfortable. Mainly app create set of shortcuts to system settings.
available shortcuts:
ON/OFF FullScreen (PIE)
ON/OFF HALO
ON/OFF HALO HIDE
ON/OFF HALO reversed control (move on touch/lauch app on double tap)
Best way to use them is attach them to gestures in your launcher but you can place them on homescreen like any other shortcuts. Moreover app can create one fake "APP" which make the same thing as shortcuts but system treat it as regular APP so you can attach this APP to HALO with HALO))) app.
I'm new on XDA (I dont have 10 posts) so I cant make links outside XDA forum please copy link to browser or find app i play store
LINK TO PLAY STORE
FOR LAZY ONE LINK TO FULLSCREEN TOGGLE APP
ONLY
FOR LAZY ONE LINK TO HALO TOGGLE APP
ONLY​
if you find this app usefull please donate! (inapp) I broke my nex4 few days ago so I need $ for new screen
Sorry for my english and quality of this post but it is rush time at my school. I will make it better in few days.
Feel free to comment suggest new features etc!
THANKS for PA3+ creators for opening sources!
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could u pls send .apk file to me
or upload it here on xda
thnx

x102x96x said:
could u pls send .apk file to me
or upload it here on xda
thnx
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Done - check Dropbox link

Does it work on tw based roms....
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dev_0_03 said:
Does it work on tw based roms....
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It works with any ROM that have halo or fullscreen (I test it on paranoid, cm10.1, p.a.c. and heard that works on carbon or something similar)
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Is it possible to get just nav bar.. To toggle on off?

Christiancs1969 said:
Is it possible to get just nav bar.. To toggle on off?
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you mean to keep notification bar?

Yes...

this seems like a neat expansion to halo

Christiancs1969 said:
Yes...
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Probably it is but Paranoid Android Preferences is close source so I can't check how they do that.
As I saw in other solutions it also require root permissions. But who knows if I find some easy way to do that I add this option

Great app for more screen

For couple weeks already I'm using great app to hide onscreen soft keys - Auto Hide Soft Keys. I wanted to fully test it - check if it will work in real usage - and I must say it works perfectly. It takes couple days to get used to, but now I'm enjoying full 4.3'' screen, and there is no way I'm going back.
This is paid application for full functionality but you can test it for free, with just small (but irritating) disadvantage - line at the bottom (you can hide it in full version).
I'm not a developer or anything, just this app is great and I wanted to share with you guys.
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Ty for the app, i still prefer Lmt pie control but this is a great app
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I've used LMT for some time and for me it doesn't work as good as this one. Auto hide of keys at bottom works so well on RAZR I because we've got this black thin unused bar at bottom, and it's easy to slide finger from there (and it doesn't matter what hand I'm using).
Btw I think that this black bar at bottom was originally designed to contains capacity buttons - I'd like more to have capacity buttons there, because now this bar sits at bottom and is useless and only makes Our phone bigger.
I was hoping for some time that this bar is at least touch sensitive so we could simulate touch controls there (even without showing them) but no-one came with this yet.
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Auto Hide Soft Keys
adddaamo said:
For couple weeks already I'm using great app to hide onscreen soft keys - Auto Hide Soft Keys. I wanted to fully test it - check if it will work in real usage - and I must say it works perfectly. It takes couple days to get used to, but now I'm enjoying full 4.3'' screen, and there is no way I'm going back.
This is paid application for full functionality but you can test it for free, with just small (but irritating) disadvantage - line at the bottom (you can hide it in full version).
I'm not a developer or anything, just this app is great and I wanted to share with you guys.
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tried the app too. it's great.

hmm... getting error if i try to start the app .. ''YOUR DEVICE IS NOT SUPPORTED''... :/

I'm using Ultimate Dynamic Navbar. It's almost the same but with a little more settings. I prefer it.

For anyone using ultimate nav bar, a there a manual switch to toggle the bar? I don't like having the bar disappear on me, but I don't like leaving it on all the time either.
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Nope (and I 'd like that to). Maybe you could ask the developper, he seems to be reactive.

this app is incredible, now real 4.3 inchs :cyclops:

clickstop said:
For anyone using ultimate nav bar, a there a manual switch to toggle the bar? I don't like having the bar disappear on me, but I don't like leaving it on all the time either.
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I was wrong, set the bar to not disappear after x time in the options menu, then call it and touch anywhere else to make it vanish. UDN is just perfect.

Yea I tried that, but I found ten second to be too short. What I did was install auto hide, it has a setting to swipe up and activate, and then just touch any empty space in the bar to close it. Great feature!
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[APP][4.0+] HaloShortcuts v1.0 - Create direct shortcuts to apps in floating mode

HaloShortcuts
Coincidently, there's another HaloShortcuts by @MainstreamStereotype that is similar to this one. :silly:
His has an additional feature and that is the ability to choose Activities within an App.
Please check his out also :good:
What?
A shortcut selector to add a shortcut in floating mode on homescreen or for apps that uses shortcut selector.
It adds a shortcut with the intent flag 0x00002000.
For?
For ROMs that make use of the intent flag 0x00002000.
Examples include Paranoid Android ROMs with Halo.
(This might work with OmniROM's MultiWindow but I need someone to confirm before I write it down. )
Downloads?
In Attachments. (Dates are in DDMMYY)
Backup Downloads from Google Drive

Open-source!
This module is open-source! Sources are found on my GitHub.
If you would like to help in the development, you may leave bug reports and development tips in this thread or (better still) fork and send pull requests
Screenshots?

works perfectly on my Galaxy S4-I9505, thanks

Works great on s2 with kitkat rom pound....
I9100 Tapatalk 4, Rom1 Pound Rom 4.4 Kitkat

When using your app it causes a launcher redraw when opening an app hope this can be fixed it's a useful app thanks
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smeejaytee said:
When using your app it causes a launcher redraw when opening an app hope this can be fixed it's a useful app thanks
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This app only makes shortcuts with the halo flag. It doesn't affect the launcher. It has probably been redrawing ALL the time but you only notice it now since it is floating and not fullscreen.

I never get redraws this app actually crashes my launcher so it has to restart and I only get this issue with this app
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smeejaytee said:
I never get redraws this app actually crashes my launcher so it has to restart and I only get this issue with this app
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Is it the actual running of the app itself, or the launch of a halo shortcut created by this app... that is causing the redraw? What Launcher do you have and rom?

It happens when I launch an app from the shortcut I create with this app I use the sense 5 launcher on a HTC one x thanks for replying it's viper x Rom 4.0.6
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smeejaytee said:
It happens when I launch an app from the shortcut I create with this app I use the sense 5 launcher on a HTC one x thanks for replying it's viper x Rom 4.0.6
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@smeejaytee
First thing I would try is downloading an alternative free launcher eg Go Launcher. Install, and do a quick test to see if a new Halo shortcut causes the same issue. Should take 5 minutes. Then if you still have the issue, then it's probably rom related. BTW, do you have any other rom features enabled that might be interfering? (eg Multi Window or something like that)

No nothing that would interfere although the room is heavily modded but floatifications works fine and open halo from notification also works I do get an occasional fc though had that problem since version 2.0 of xhalo appsi also works ok I don't really want a different launcher because of BlinkFeed but for trying purposes Ill try thanks for replying
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Is it possible to update this app to create shortcuts that point to "Shortcuts" in Android as well instead of just app shortcuts?
You know, the screen when u long press on the launcher and you get this page to create direct shortcuts to contacts, bookmarks, gmail labels etc.
Because it would be handy to create shortcuts that link to specific functions inside apps instead of having to launch the apps in windows mode and then navigating to the required functions i.e. shortcut to a specific whatsapp contact, specific settings screen.
Do consider it, or if anyone has a solution do let me know, thanks!

I hope the thanks received from zst123 means this request has been added to some to do list out there?
edit : oh man, another thanks. Don't tease me...SAY SOMETHING! Or should I keep posting to accumulate thanks?

how to check intent flag?

works great in s3 omega rom when using it as a launcher icon, or through glovebox.. BUT if you want to use LMT launcher that doesnt support system shortcuts but support tasker... launching tasker task--> autoshortcut plugin --> haloshortcut... doesnt work.. the app opens in fullscreen

Hey guys,
I posted this twice on Disqus on the XDA News Commenting but somehow it didn't show (internet failure?) and I'm typing this again.
I'm really lazy to retype, so in short, I created this in Sept in my XHFW thread in this post's attachments
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45669212&postcount=476
A few weeks ago, I improved it and posted it in this thread. However, a recently I saw this post on Google+
https://plus.google.com/117734680838440546478/posts/cbXCgnjTAwj
where Matthias Bidlingmeyer had created a similar app with similar name. That is is better than mine in the sense that it has the ability to choose individual activity for the chosen app. It coincidently was posted a few days before my thread was opened. I didnt't know it existed and of course didn't copy it. I hope this would clear things up before the "you copied me" fight starts. If I had known it existed, wouldn't you think I would also implement individual activity support? The other dev does deserve credit. This is purely just a coincidence (sadly)...

Great app
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Works great on omnirom 4.4.2 for Nexus 10 (Tempest ROM omni-4.4-20131218-manta-TEMPEST )

It's not better if it doesn't do shortcuts. Seriously, how many here understand what each activity in each app does?

churrolakra said:
works great in s3 omega rom when using it as a launcher icon, or through glovebox.. BUT if you want to use LMT launcher that doesnt support system shortcuts but support tasker... launching tasker task--> autoshortcut plugin --> haloshortcut... doesnt work.. the app opens in fullscreen
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It has to do with the way the plugin handles the created shortcut. So I can't really help you in this
atulclassic said:
how to check intent flag?
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There is only one flag that is added and that is the halo flag. What flag are you trying to check?
kenkiller said:
edit : oh man, another thanks. Don't tease me...SAY SOMETHING! Or should I keep posting to accumulate thanks?
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Haha.. Nice plan to accumulate thanks
kenkiller said:
It's not better if it doesn't do shortcuts. Seriously, how many here understand what each activity in each app does?
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See the attachments for a screenshot of his app. For example you could create a shortcut to go directly to the WifiSettings instead of the main Settings page when you have to do one extra step. An Activity is the proper Android term for a "page" (not really a page but I can't think of a better word)

Immersive mode in apps

While this question is not directly related to Nexus 5, but since it is one of the few devices running KitKat, I'm posting it here. Its been more than a month since KitKat has launched, but even today the "immersive mode" (which I feel is SO important!) has not been translated to many apps that I use regularly -- Kindle, Pocket, Feedly etc. Its not like these apps haven't updated in the last month or so (they have). Is there any reason why these companies have not considered putting immersive mode as a priority item?

Stability is always the priority. Ask the developers of each app if they plan to support it. We don't know the answer in that, we cannot read minds
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There is an Xposed module on these forums somewhere, that enables immersive mode everywhere. It has a few flaws though, as some apps just don't work right with it, or once the navigation bar pops back up, it cuts off the portion of the screen.
However the ones that did work with it, it worker great. It would be nice for someone to make an app or tweak to force selected apps into immersive mode, while allowing the navigation bar to stay where needed.
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unvaluablespace said:
There is an Xposed module on these forums somewhere, that enables immersive mode everywhere. It has a few flaws though, as some apps just don't work right with it, or once the navigation bar pops back up, it cuts off the portion of the screen.
However the ones that did work with it, it worker great. It would be nice for someone to make an app or tweak to force selected apps into immersive mode, while allowing the navigation bar to stay where needed.
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I still use expanded desktop + PIE controls. I think it works better than immersive mode. I turn it on when gaming.

I used the "Immerse me" xposed module, but it had some issues. Fore example in the AOSP messaging app, when the keyboard popped up, the last message received appeared inbetween the keyboard and where I was typing the message, but only partly. part was behind where I typed teh message. I found that disorientating. Also in tapatalk, which I use a lot - when the keyboard came up, teh top of tapatalk (the tapatalk toolbar) disappeared and I couldn't scroll. Really tricky to use with Pie as I had to keep backing out of the keyboard to do things within tapatalk when typing messages.

_MetalHead_ said:
I still use expanded desktop + PIE controls. I think it works better than immersive mode. I turn it on when gaming.
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Could you elaborate on this? A quick play store search couldn't find expanded desktop, but I found something called pie control.
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unvaluablespace said:
Could you elaborate on this? A quick play store search couldn't find expanded desktop, but I found something called pie control.
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I'll do you one better, here's a guide I put together- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554592

_MetalHead_ said:
I'll do you one better, here's a guide I put together- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554592
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Hey man thanks for this! This is pretty much what I've been wanting. Now I can use the full resolution of my nexus 5! Great for streaming my PC games. Woohoo!
Would still be nice to have some sort of way to choose what apps go full screen, cuz it would just be easier to already have the nav bar for apps that are better suited for it, then go away on ones you want full screen for, but this is still a lot better than the immersive module for xposed. Thanks again.
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unvaluablespace said:
Hey man thanks for this! This is pretty much what I've been wanting. Now I can use the full resolution of my nexus 5! Great for streaming my PC games. Woohoo!
Would still be nice to have some sort of way to choose what apps go full screen, cuz it would just be easier to already have the nav bar for apps that are better suited for it, then go away on ones you want full screen for, but this is still a lot better than the immersive module for xposed. Thanks again.
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Hey no prob, happy to help. It kinda breathes new life into the phone, doesn't it? This mod saved my N5 from being tossed in a drawer. I use it more than my Moto X now, just because of gaming on its 5" screen.

(APP) Android L LockScreen Port

I did not make this. Im sharing the google play version. The last thread about this was a spam one and was closed. This is the full version from google play.
Android L lockscreen , the only lockscreen designed for Android L , now available for all android phones
Features of Android L lockscreen:
- Android L like swiping unlock feature . Swipe left to unlock Dialer,Swipe right to unlock camera.Swipe top to unlock phone.
- All android L wallpapers available to set as background.
- Android L like notifications . Swipe to remove the notifications , click to see the detail.
- Blacklist any app from showing on lockscreen notifications
- Set up wallpaper from lockscreen only.
- No disturbance to the default launchers set on phone.
- No spam on the lockscreen or in the app .
- Sounds on/off option , disable lockscreen on/off option also available.
http://bit.ly/1qXVbDe
Thank Apps fizer https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=apps+fizer for this lock screen port.
Lockscreen Preview,Design And Working - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2550xUE3Eh8

Wow. Thanks for the share. I was looking for it.

How can I choose wallpaper from my gallery?
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ATZ-007 said:
How can I choose wallpaper from my gallery?
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You cant, it's a upgrade for the future read the future updates on the play store description

I could not find why people are so interest about this spam .

Guys this is still in BETA version i must say. So some features will still be developed, expect less first but the most important thing here is check for bugs and fc's.
I'm testing this on CM10.2 and CM11!
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Cheers and thanks!
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Looks nice but I don't know what's special in this lockscreen

Nice..but a bit laggy for my s4 though..

This works fine and the interest is because its a Android L lock screen. I use and it there is one more being developed as well. Gallery is coming soon as well as the status bar.

nedkarstark said:
Nice..but a bit laggy for my s4 though..
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I dont have any lag.

Thanks, well it replace my default Samsung lock screen?

Okay so this surprised me, it works pretty well. Just one thing, maybe don't have the settings on the lockscreen. Also have a look at allowing for customizes gestures. I am very used to just swiping right to unlock my device, will take a bit to get used to swiping up.

It's back up on the play store
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ANDR01DN00B said:
It's back up on the play store
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My link send you to the play store.

Pressing the home button still lets you unlock it without any more action

There are various causes why I won't use this lockscreen for now:
- Hiding the status bar results in nav bar and status bar beeing accessable by swiping up/down, making unlocking a mess (it's just fullscreen...)
- Because of the previous bug the notification / quick settings area is accessable
- Disabling the home button results in the nav bar always beeing shown
- Nav bar is transparent, but has a bad looking shadow (see next image)
- The apps-ring of the home button is under the lockscreen, but the apps open when you "select" them (http://imgur.com/eNitpBU)
- My camera doesn't open with the build in feature (com.android.camera2 v2.0.002)
- No music player control
Nevertheless I buyed the premium addon to support your work, I hope this app will get better.

Link doesn't work
Can you just upload apk files on mediafire?

Any way to find a working link. Would like to try this out but all the links lead to nowhere.

Plez give me a working link.......