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[Q] modifying touchwiz 4 dock

I am using Continuum 5.4 and the touchwiz launcher that came with it. I can't seem to edit the items on the dock though. Is there a trick to doing it? I tried holding down on the icons but it didnt move anything or give me the option to delete it.
Am I missing something?

lol it's not an iphone. nor is it launcher pro.it is the same as tw3 and the sony launcher on the arc which is definately a little too similar to tw4.
open the app drawer>press menu soft key>select edit

I know its not an iphone I never said it was, i just wanted to know how to edit it.
Thanks though!

And if "Edit" doesn't show up, click the "View Type" option and change it to "Customizable grid." In that option, you should be able to slide apps into and out of the TW dock. Just change the view back to "Alphabetical grid" when you're done.

Dr Triffid said:
And if "Edit" doesn't show up, click the "View Type" option and change it to "Customizable grid." In that option, you should be able to slide apps into and out of the TW dock. Just change the view back to "Alphabetical grid" when you're done.
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That is TouchWiz 3. The GB ROMs sporting TouchWiz 4 do it different. Plus there is no way within TW4 to alphabetize your apps. The only way I found for that is appsorter in the market. TW4 is great, but I hope the little things like this are fixed in the official build that will eventually get ported by devs, months ahead of att even acknowledging GB exists.
As previously mentioned, in the app drawer press menu then edit and just drag them to the place you want in the dock.
Sent from my Captivate running FireFly

[REQUEST?]

Not sure where I should post this, and wish I had the ability to code so I wouldn't have to hope/ask for changes and I would know what was possible or not.
Just wondering if its possible to port the ICS recent apps functionality when long pressing home and/or status bar interaction on the lock screen on a 2.3.7 build.. not sure if it hasn't been done because it's not possible or..?
Cheers
ns4g via xda app

There's a custom launcher for Gingerbread, I believe it's called 'ICS Launcher'.
This will include that functionality, but also will make your homescreen look a bit like ICS, try it, it's pretty decent
Greetz

Thanks for the tip ill give it a try. And now that u say that, I believe this may be possible..
how about lockscreen status bar interaction
ns4g via xda app

Plz don't make me learn how to decompile just to remove NavBar!

I've got a Razr Maxx HD running rooted but stock JB 4.1.1. All I want to do is remove (hide, disable, etc) the Navigation Bar that takes up the bottom of the screen. I'm a Button Savior guy so I've got a way to navigate without wasting that screen real estate.
I tried adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of my build.prop file (that worked great on my Nexus 7, BTW). That removes the NavBar but the wallpaper only covers part of the recovered screen area (the rest is either black or some other screen "bleeds" through) and it generates system.ui errors constantly.
I've tried several apps from Google Market (can't stand the name Play Store) but they all hide the Notification Bar on the top, too, and I want/need to see that.
I downloaded and installed an APK that was supposed to address this (can't find the file or remember the name) but all it did was automate adding the extra line to build.prop, resulting in the same problems.
I don't want to flash a custom ROM because, despite brilliant work by amazing devs, some of the still-missing features (camera, tethering, etc) are ones I need to have.
I use and like Go Launcher EX but I'd use another launcher if any of them had the feature to hide the NavBar but evidently none of them do.
The one thing I keep reading is that, if I decompile my frameworks-res.apk file, I can change a series of values that will make the NavBar disappear. I've read the instructions over and over and I just don't have confidence that I won't screw something up while trying to do this.
Is there ANY relatively straight-forward tool or app or setting that I've missed to get rid of the NavBar?

lesdense said:
I've got a Razr Maxx HD running rooted but stock JB 4.1.1. All I want to do is remove (hide, disable, etc) the Navigation Bar that takes up the bottom of the screen. I'm a Button Savior guy so I've got a way to navigate without wasting that screen real estate.
I tried adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of my build.prop file (that worked great on my Nexus 7, BTW). That removes the NavBar but the wallpaper only covers part of the recovered screen area (the rest is either black or some other screen "bleeds" through) and it generates system.ui errors constantly.
I've tried several apps from Google Market (can't stand the name Play Store) but they all hide the Notification Bar on the top, too, and I want/need to see that.
I downloaded and installed an APK that was supposed to address this (can't find the file or remember the name) but all it did was automate adding the extra line to build.prop, resulting in the same problems.
I don't want to flash a custom ROM because, despite brilliant work by amazing devs, some of the still-missing features (camera, tethering, etc) are ones I need to have.
I use and like Go Launcher EX but I'd use another launcher if any of them had the feature to hide the NavBar but evidently none of them do.
The one thing I keep reading is that, if I decompile my frameworks-res.apk file, I can change a series of values that will make the NavBar disappear. I've read the instructions over and over and I just don't have confidence that I won't screw something up while trying to do this.
Is there ANY relatively straight-forward tool or app or setting that I've missed to get rid of the NavBar?
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qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 in build.prop works fine for me I don't have any of the issues you mentionned
Sent from my RAZR HD XT925

Really? Interesting. Do you have a stock ROM rather than CM10 or ParanoidAndroid or something like that (many custom ROMs make it easier to do the modify build.prop method)? Are you on 4.1.1 rather than a newer version of JellyBean (4.2 it out in some places, I believe)? If the answers to both those questions is yes, what did you use to root? I'd love to solve the problem and I hope to avoid decompiling and recompiling.

lesdense said:
Really? Interesting. Do you have a stock ROM rather than CM10 or ParanoidAndroid or something like that (many custom ROMs make it easier to do the modify build.prop method)? Are you on 4.1.1 rather than a newer version of JellyBean (4.2 it out in some places, I believe)? If the answers to both those questions is yes, what did you use to root? I'd love to solve the problem and I hope to avoid decompiling and recompiling.
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Stock rooted 4.1.2 I have an XT925 device so BL is unlocked but it shouldn't affect that mod... I wish paranoid android was available on this phone! Maybe its the 4.1.1 vs 4.1.2?
Sent from my RAZR HD XT925

OP please pm me if you figure this out. I am literally in the exact same boat
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app

I wonder about 4.1.1 vs 4.1.2. Is that an OTA update being pushed out over time or a function of the difference between the XT925 and the XT926 (Razr HD and Razr Maxx HD, as I understand it)?

Digesting all I can as quickly as I can about all this. XT925 is an International version and XT926 is a US version of the same phone? I still can't figure out why some Maxx HDs have 4.1.2 and some do not (having "only" 4.1.1 instead).

lesdense said:
I've got a Razr Maxx HD running rooted but stock JB 4.1.1. All I want to do is remove (hide, disable, etc) the Navigation Bar that takes up the bottom of the screen. I'm a Button Savior guy so I've got a way to navigate without wasting that screen real estate.
I tried adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of my build.prop file (that worked great on my Nexus 7, BTW). That removes the NavBar but the wallpaper only covers part of the recovered screen area (the rest is either black or some other screen "bleeds" through) and it generates system.ui errors constantly.
I've tried several apps from Google Market (can't stand the name Play Store) but they all hide the Notification Bar on the top, too, and I want/need to see that.
I downloaded and installed an APK that was supposed to address this (can't find the file or remember the name) but all it did was automate adding the extra line to build.prop, resulting in the same problems.
I don't want to flash a custom ROM because, despite brilliant work by amazing devs, some of the still-missing features (camera, tethering, etc) are ones I need to have.
I use and like Go Launcher EX but I'd use another launcher if any of them had the feature to hide the NavBar but evidently none of them do.
The one thing I keep reading is that, if I decompile my frameworks-res.apk file, I can change a series of values that will make the NavBar disappear. I've read the instructions over and over and I just don't have confidence that I won't screw something up while trying to do this.
Is there ANY relatively straight-forward tool or app or setting that I've missed to get rid of the NavBar?
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if you want just give me your framework-res and i will remove them for you
or try this first https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImRlLnRzb3JuLkZ1bGxTY3JlZW4iXQ..

I've used this program by tsorn . Problem is that most solutions from the app store that work on 4.1.1 disable the notification shade as well. Gestures and launcher shortcuts to the notifications shade will not either.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app

rockstarr001 said:
I've used this program by tsorn . Problem is that most solutions from the app store that work on 4.1.1 disable the notification shade as well. Gestures and launcher shortcuts to the notifications shade will not either.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app
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well are you on a rom? i can remove the softkeys for you if its deoxed. dont want to have a chance of messing anything up

No, unfortunately I'm on 4.1.1 stock much like OP for the same reasons (tether/camera etc). It wouldn't be a problem if I was on alt roms since I have found apks that disable just the navbar and leave the notification shade. Problem is that installing them on stock rom will cause multiple UI error messages.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app

Solved.
Get JB 4.1.2 from Telstra, look in Android development and flash it via RSD Lite, must be rooted and have alternative input method I use gmd gestures; Now use the buil.prop mod (qemu.hw.mainkeys=1) and U will have the status bar but not the navbar and no fc.
I have some issues with menu action (auto hiddes and must retry), solved with cm 10 instead of Telstra ROM, little more batt consumption and no blutooth music at the moment.
UPDATE: No need to use another ROM, In Telstra ROM go to config in Your phone, developer options, and check "Disable HW overlays", Ready!
You can use other ROM (4.1.2+) if U want, I like Telstra Rom cause it have good battery and all features in your cell phone works.

Does "Telstra" refer to the Austrailian mobile provider? I see articles that say Telstra pushed out 4.1.2 in mid-December. Is that what you're referencing? From what I'm reading it's not a custom ROM, more an upgrade to the stock ROM, right? If so, that seems like the right direction to me. If 4.1.2 means the build.prop modification will work without FCs and ONLY hide the navbar then finding the best (most stable and reliable) way to upgrade to 4.1.2 seems like the right goal. Is there a preferred link to get the right file(s) to do this upgrade?

Carbon Rom Notification Pull down menu problem!

So. I have been trying to figure out how to make the pull down notification menu not go to the tiles portion when I first pull it down. This didn't happen to me in my other AOSP roms, but carbon for some reason goes straight to the tiles (I want the normal pull down with the option to go to tiles next). And I am not pulling down with two fingers, just one. Usually I pull down and my power widget and notifications are there etc.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
-a confused man.

I'm not on carbon anymore but there is an option in the settings to change that just look around in all of the options available and you would be shocked and what you can do .. wish I remembered were it was but I was happy myself when I found it so I know what you mean

Cool thanks I will keep looking. What are you running now if you don't mind me asking?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

I switched back to liquidsmooth for the time being and have been real tempted to try slim bean out but not sure yet

Found the option haha. Also another question. What launcher did you use with carbon. I'm trying to expand my home screen size but can't find an option on the stock launcher. Example 6x6
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

I was using nova launcher with carbon ... im using next launcher currently but nova launcher is a very good launcher for custom roms plenty of choices not sure if that is one of them tho but feel free to check it out ... apex is one many people recommend as well ... cant remember what launcher came stock with carbon?

isn't their an option to have it go straight to quick settings tiles if u set it if u pull down on the right or left side of the pull down bar..
try pulling down on the left..

What kind of custom features do you want for your Galaxy S4?

Well considering we have a good month to actually play with our phones before any real custom development begins, we could use this time to come up with ideas that would be great to have on custom ROM's specifically for the Galaxy S4. I myself believe the next two years are gonna be insane and month is nothing compared to the fun we are all about to have!
So let's hear, what do you want your GS4 to do that it can't do right now. I personally would like to see someone make use of air wave more effectively and air view.

I just want some SlimBean love.

4.2.2. Stock. That's all I want.

I want to be able to change themes on my phone with EASE!

Mass delete of the 14.7 million crapware apps that come pre-installed....

just to be able to mod the hell out of it battery,clock,wifi,themes etc.....have kick ass kernal with kick ass battery life...

Cyanogen.

a lag reduction of 290%

I'm going to be developing a slimmed down Touchwiz rom with an AOSP feel but keep the TW framework for camera and other misc features. Samsung does add quite a few software enhancements that are nice to have that AOSP will break.

akira02rex said:
I'm going to be developing a slimmed down Touchwiz rom with an AOSP feel but keep the TW framework for camera and other misc features. Samsung does add quite a few software enhancements that are nice to have that AOSP will break.
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This is what I can't wait for

Ongoing Wifi Notification removed and change the Phone dialer from the playskool looking white to dark theme. Other than that I am happy with TW till we get AOSP...:highfive:

akira02rex said:
I'm going to be developing a slimmed down Touchwiz rom with an AOSP feel but keep the TW framework for camera and other misc features. Samsung does add quite a few software enhancements that are nice to have that AOSP will break.
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Exactly what I was hoping for. There's no point in buying a phone with so many "exclusive features" and immediately flashing CM and having the exact same user experience you had on your last phone. I mean, do I love AOSP? Of course I do. But why not try to get the best of both worlds? Can't wait for it, akira!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2

Keep stock touchwiz with aosp speed, also in the notification switches, the ability for flashlight, and play and next media buttons, also thumbs up/down button if possible
Sent from my PC36100 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

I am generally happy with my S4. Screen is great, the features I am interested in, Navigation, Translation (sTranslate), tethering ( I am on the plan), Bluetooth, and many others working. I am waiting until my 2 week return period is over before rooting and then debloating. I am using Nova launcher and have had no problems with lag. I did find that the home button with the smaller lower bezel than my SIII sometimes causes me to hit one of the dock icons; will require getting used to. Here is what I don't like and would like to see change:
1.The phone dialer. the white is awful
2. Contacts. Also in white, awful
3. Battery icon. Would love to be able to change it.
4. I personally like the 4.1 lockscreen with weather and time. I installed dashclock and used that a one of my Lockscreen widgets but still am not happy. I would love to see the opportunity to change the lockscreen style and type.
I am sure that I will find others, but that is it for now.

All Samsung features with the look & customization of AOKP, PA, Rootbox or Xylon.

idea of the year right here
and i can't believe it wasn't implemented by samsung and shown off at all the demos..
almost every website on the net today incorporates hovering the mouse to expand menus, show list options, features, toggle content, etc
this i would argue is THE biggest shortcoming of not just android, but all mobility today. there's no solid solution to imitate this on a mobile phone.
the galaxy s4 is the first phone which can overcome this shortcoming with its ability to support scree hovering. but what did Samsung choose to implement instead? a zoom in option baked into their stock browser .. which they removed flash support for, crippling one of the biggest breakthroughs in mobile innovation we've seen yet.
any developer who implements this will make front page of xda for sure
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

Extended desktop mode, the status bar takes up to much screen real estate. Pie controls love them on my nexus 4!

Id love to be able to re-map the double-click of the home button. More options to edit toggles. No need to have that many toggles Im never going to use. Dark themes throughout UI. More apps that can be utilized in Multi window. Using the calculator with the browser or banking apps for example. Swipe the status bar for brightness control, no need to have the slider taking up space in the notification drawer. Swipe between tabs on phone app, same in any other tabbed touchwiz apps. Let me use Wallet dammit!
Love the idea of AOSP/touchwiz mashup. There actually are some features Id like to keep. Too bad Samsung's design team is still stuck on Gingerbread aesthetics...

Remote
A cool feature would be a timed t.v. remote to go off say at 6:30 to wake me up for school

Some PA love would be ideal! DPI changes are necessary with this awesome screen! Plus PIE and Halo would be awesome to have! Oh and remapping of hw buttons is a must for me.