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[REQ] Notification Pull Down Power Buttons Ala Galaxy S

Hi I was watching a browser speed test video on androidcentral and they had a galaxy s phone and when they pulled down the notification bar at the top were a set of power buttons letting you turn on blue tooth, wifi or gps from any screen (really useful IMO)
So i ws wondering if this was part of touchwiz or an app or something we can port to the droid x. I find myself wantng to turn on wifi bt and gps alot in apps and ont want to go to the home screen to do it. i think this is so cool, anyone can elaborate?
thanks!

i believe it's part of touchwiz and it IS very handy. i don't use it all the time but it's a lot easier than finding the screen with the quick toggles.....if you're even using them.

Yea my friend has the one for T-mobile and i didnt' know it till i pulled down the notification bar, and I thought the same thing...sooo useful. I use my phone for navi a lot and it's annoying to go through screens to find the widget.

Quick Desk Beta
Check out the app Quick Desk Beta its essentially the same idea but instead of pulling your notification bar down you double press your home button and it pulls up a transparent screen that you can put any widgets on like wifi toggle or your music player. I used it all the time with my D1 when id be on a web page and forget to turn wifi on or want to listen to music while on the web but not want to go home and find the widgets then back to browser. I just got the DX and haven't tried it yet on it im still figuring out all these new moto blur things but i would think it should work with the DX. Hope that helps you out alittle

gerelee said:
i believe it's part of touchwiz and it IS very handy. i don't use it all the time but it's a lot easier than finding the screen with the quick toggles.....if you're even using them.
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tvith said:
Yea my friend has the one for T-mobile and i didnt' know it till i pulled down the notification bar, and I thought the same thing...sooo useful. I use my phone for navi a lot and it's annoying to go through screens to find the widget.
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yes extremely useful indeed, i need to have this!
1barlog17 said:
Check out the app Quick Desk Beta its essentially the same idea but instead of pulling your notification bar down you double press your home button and it pulls up a transparent screen that you can put any widgets on like wifi toggle or your music player. I used it all the time with my D1 when id be on a web page and forget to turn wifi on or want to listen to music while on the web but not want to go home and find the widgets then back to browser. I just got the DX and haven't tried it yet on it im still figuring out all these new moto blur things but i would think it should work with the DX. Hope that helps you out alittle
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thanks i will check it out, but i do once in a while use the double tap of the home button for voice dial on my x, but that shouldnt b needed anymore once we get froyo and the new voice search app from google.
i still would like to have this in notification bar and wonder if it could be done as an app or as a theme mod or what. IF anyone has any ideas how this can be ported? maybe i can request a port in the DX android dev forum?

Yes a friend and my inlaws have the Galaxy and I would love to have something like this for the X.

Check out the app Quick Settings. Lets you put whatever settings in there you want. It's not as pretty, but really useful.
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Smart bar works pretty good.
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I would really love this too. I know the Galaxy S has it and certain ROMs have it but I'm not willing to root my DX quite yet.

i use quick settings as well, works really good.
Also you can download the app called Homesmack which can allow you to program the search hard button on the X to bring up the quick settings app. pretty convenient when i want to turn on wifi or bluetooth etc on the fly and saves space on home screens

amontem said:
I would really love this too. I know the Galaxy S has it and certain ROMs have it but I'm not willing to root my DX quite yet.
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which ROM has these????

tttuning said:
which ROM has these????
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It is not apart of any Droid X ROM or theme yet... it is likely that Fission may get this mod though.
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I use Power Control Plus - can't post a link yet, apparently, but it's easily googled.
It's awesome.

this is the only feature i miss from when i had my Captivate.....i can only hope the guys at team defuse can get this to work on the X!

I use MySettings. It works very well.

[REQ] Lock Screen App

The power button on my N1 has been giving me fits, and given the number of people I've read about with "dead" power buttons, I think mine is going out so I'm trying to preserve it as long as possible.
I enabled trackball wake (using CM6) which takes care of 1/2 the equation, but I need a good lockscreen app (just something to make the phone go to sleep). I found one in the market called Lock Screen Enabler, but it's not a "true" lockscreen app and it's very buggy, causing all sorts of problems for me.
I've been a web developer for 8 years and recently got into Android development (which I hope to be doing full-time soon), so I thought I'd just code a quick app for personal use in 5 minutes.
The problem, however, is that the DEVICE_POWER permission is needed in order to call goToSleep() and from what I've read so far from other online posts, this permission is only granted to native system applications.
Since my phone is rooted, I even tried granting my application SU privileges, but that doesnt seem to work either.
So, my question boils down to how do I grant my application DEVICE_POWER permission? I figure if anyone out there knows the answer, it's going to be someone on XDA as this place is full of geniuses. Thanks in advance!!
UPDATE: I've attached the finished app. Made this for personal use but if anyone wants to use it they are welcome to. My only gripe about it right now is the "screen flicker" that happens when you launch it because it's trying to launch an app that immediately locks the screen and finishes itself. If I can figure out how to get the app to launch in a smaller window maybe I can minimize the size to reduce the screen flicker. But for now, this works and I can set it to launch when I click the clock on Fancy Widget, so I'm happy. Thanks again to everyone who offered answers to my questions. Just another reason why I love the Android development community!!
-teleknEsis

Search for Lock screen widget. I have the same problem and I use it. It immediately locks your phone once pressed

nDrg said:
Search for Lock screen widget. I have the same problem and I use it. It immediately locks your phone once pressed
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Awesome, thx! Still would like to know how they got that prompt to show that basically made the application an Administrator app. Seems like the missing piece I need to complete my own

teleknEsis said:
Awesome, thx! Still would like to know how they got that prompt to show that basically made the application an Administrator app. Seems like the missing piece I need to complete my own
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It seems that you'll need to add the application as a device administrator. There seems to be some decent information half way down this page under Device policy manager: Link.
I'd be interested in using this application as I can't change the icon of my previously mentioned widget.
Edit: More information here as well: Link.

nDrg said:
It seems that you'll need to add the application as a device administrator. There seems to be some decent information half way down this page under Device policy manager: Link.
I'd be interested in using this application as I can't change the icon of my previously mentioned widget.
Edit: More information here as well: Link.
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I will probably still go ahead and create one. I like how with FancyWidget you can set it so clicking the clock will launch an app. Unfortunately it doesn't work with widgets, so I need an extra icon on my home screen just to lock it. If you have an icon you'd like me to use, feel free to share and I'll put it in
And thx for the info!!

I would be happy with any icon to be honest, I just don't like the lock screen widget one Good luck bud

teleknEsis said:
..If you have an icon you'd like me to use, feel free to share and I'll put it in
And thx for the info!!
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Yeah, put my themed one in from LockScreenWidget (smoked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731625

rori~ said:
Yeah, put my themed one in from LockScreenWidget (smoked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731625
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Alright, I got it working, but there's one problem. It can't be uninstalled because it's currently a device admin. Same goes for that Lock Screen Widget I installed earlier.
Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....

You disabled: device administrator ?

Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....
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Try using "root explorer" to find the files and just delete them.

teleknEsis said:
Alright, I got it working, but there's one problem. It can't be uninstalled because it's currently a device admin. Same goes for that Lock Screen Widget I installed earlier.
Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....
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You need to go to Security & Location - Device Administrators and disable both there.

Hollow.Droid said:
You need to go to Security & Location - Device Administrators and disable both there.
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Good call. Thx. However, I also came up with a work-around for ppl who are just as lazy as myself. There are 2 icons in the launcher. The first will lock the screen (once you enable the app as a device admin). The second will disable the app as a device admin, allowing you to uninstall at your will.
I really intended for this app to be for personal use, but if anyone wants it I'll put it up here for you to download. If you'd rather I remove the second launcher icon and just let you to disable it through Security settings, I will also do this (as really, I don't plan on uninstalling any time soon so this is fine for myself).
Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!

teleknEsis said:
Good call. Thx. However, I also came up with a work-around for ppl who are just as lazy as myself. There are 2 icons in the launcher. The first will lock the screen (once you enable the app as a device admin). The second will disable the app as a device admin, allowing you to uninstall at your will.
I really intended for this app to be for personal use, but if anyone wants it I'll put it up here for you to download. If you'd rather I remove the second launcher icon and just let you to disable it through Security settings, I will also do this (as really, I don't plan on uninstalling any time soon so this is fine for myself).
Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!
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Yeah I'd appreciate the single launcher version please if possible

Hollow.Droid said:
Yeah I'd appreciate the single launcher version please if possible
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OK - I'll update and upload when I get into work

Application is in the OP. Have at it

Great, works perfect on MIUI 0.9.30

Does the job perfectly! I especially like how it runs as an app so I can change the icon

You're a lifesaver, or should I say power button saver
Thanks so much.
I tried to develop something similar before but got stuck. Saved me some time!

Thanks for creating such useful app for my N1. My power bt is fine, but I would like to preserve it to powering up/down the phone.
BTW, I also downloaded Lock Screen Widget to test it out. Is it possible that you can make your app to shut off the screen smoother, like LSW? I like it you set it up as an app, which is super useful for me set up as a gesture swipe on my LauncherPro dock icons.
Thanks again and keep up your good work!

Thanks again, your app is really great. But could you add a option to map it to the search button (long press) please?
Thank you!

[Q] Skip homescreen?

Ok, I use WidgetLocker pretty much as my homescreen, and so I have a blank homescreen which I only use to access my app drawer if I need another app not on my lockscreen.
I am wondering if anyone knows if there is any way possible to skip the homescreen and just go straight to the app drawer.

Try looking into alternative launchers. vLauncher is probably what you want; it functions as solely an app drawer.

Seems kinda iPhone-ish.

GTIVRon said:
Seems kinda iPhone-ish.
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That's kind of the point, isn't it?
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No, not iphone-ish, it's because I use widgetlocker/lock menu AS my homescreen, and I wanted to unlock straight to app drawer because I really have no need of a launcher now. I only unlock if I need an app not accessible through my lockscreen. I'll check out that vlauncher.

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No, not iphone-ish, it's because I use widgetlocker/lock menu AS my homescreen, and I wanted to unlock straight to app drawer because I really have no need of a launcher now. I only unlock if I need an app not accessible through my lockscreen. I'll check out that vlauncher.
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VLauncher is your best bet, or else you'll have to make an application that does what you want.
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Or you could use a shortcut/slider on Widgetlocker to open a Folder Organizer folder with all of your apps in it. I'm on CM7 & use the long press search to open my folder with all of my launchable apps, so it's like an app drawer anywhere.

Ok I've checked out vlauncher and that seems the best I can do for the time being, it serves it's purpose well enough. Thanks for the help guys!

[APP][4.0+] Settings Extended 1.3 (beta)

Hey guys!
I would like to share with you a new update of Settings Extended app before it is pushed to Google Play. The app allows to put setting toggles to the notification bar, it is very customizable and supports multiple rows of settings, if needed.
It would be nice to have your feedback on it. The app is optimized for phones and 7" tablets. Bigger tablets will be supported soon too.
Thanks!
Sergej

have a try!thx man!amazing!

I think the torch toggle needs a hand...
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mDroidd said:
I think the torch toggle needs a hand...
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What do you exactly mean?

beworker said:
What do you exactly mean?
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Well, when you click it, it opens an activity displaying a torch (which isn't necessary at all). When you disable the torch then with your notification (to turn it off), it closes and then opens the Torch activity again.
It would be nice if:
1) Clicking the torch (in the torch activity) toggles the flashlight
OR
2) No Torch activity
Btw, do you have a working torch on all HTC devices? I am a developer too, and I can't get it to work on some of them.
If you want a code snippet or anything as an example I can send it to you.
I copied my flashlight code straight out of the AOKP ROM Source.
Martijn
Edit: Nice app/update btw, I'm kinda jealous now!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.2 JB

mDroidd said:
It would be nice if:
1) Clicking the torch (in the torch activity) toggles the flashlight
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2) No Torch activity
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You are right. I still need to fix it.
mDroidd said:
Btw, do you have a working torch on all HTC devices? I am a developer too, and I can't get it to work on some of them.
If you want a code snippet or anything as an example I can send it to you.
I copied my flashlight code straight out of the AOKP ROM Source.
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In all my apps I use self-written code for the flashlight. It looks very similar to the one in AOKP/packages_apps_Torch. On HTC phones there is built in flashlight which I start. I only use my flashlight in case standard flashlight app cannot be started. By the way, your flashlight doesn't work on Galaxy Nexus. It flashes once and then switches off immediately.
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Edit: Nice app/update btw, I'm kinda jealous now!
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Thanks. I spent quite a lot of time to make everything working smooth. Now it's a time for real "Quick Settings" comeback

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You are right. I still need to fix it.
In all my apps I use self-written code for the flashlight. It looks very similar to the one in AOKP/packages_apps_Torch. On HTC phones there is built in flashlight which I start. I only use my flashlight in case standard flashlight app cannot be started. By the way, your flashlight doesn't work on Galaxy Nexus. It flashes once and then switches off immediately.
Thanks. I spent quite a lot of time to make everything working smooth. Now it's a time for real "Quick Settings" comeback
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Well, I own a Galaxy Nexus too (running 4.2) and the torch stays on for me...
I'll look into it
Could you PM me the code for use of the build-in flashlight app?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.2 JB

thank you man
looks amazing

mDroidd said:
Could you PM me the code for use of the build-in flashlight app?
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Just try to launch activity with package "com.htc.flashlight" and class "com.htc.flashlight.FlashlightActivity". If it is not there, launch your flashlight.

I've been looking for something like this, it looks great:thumbup:
Though it doesn't have any options for GPS....
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gamepro602 said:
I've been looking for something like this, it looks great:thumbup:
Though it doesn't have any options for GPS....
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I cannot change GPS directly because it is a secure setting. Android protects it. That's why a shortcut to system settings is available only.

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I cannot change GPS directly because it is a secure setting. Android protects it. That's why a shortcut to system settings is available only.
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Can you make it an option for us root users
You can probity do it through root access
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gamepro602 said:
You can probity do it through root access
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That's true, but for that I need a rooted device. Once I have another device which I can root, I will definitely try to add more options for rooted devices too.

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That's true, but for that I need a rooted device. Once I have another device which I can root, I will definitely try to add more options for rooted devices too.
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That's good
Hope for the best for you and the development of this app:thumbup:
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Hope for the best for you and the development of this app
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Thanks!

Cool stuff isn't free.
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I suggest that the extended setting can always be on the top of the notification.
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[app] mLauncher home replacement 2/28/16

This is mLauncher It's built for the nexus player and may work on other androidTV products. It lists all your apps including your sideloaded ones. Only has a couple features but here they are:
Display all your apps, set wallpaper, reboot, power off.
update: 2/28/16
changed the ui a little
DECREASED APP SIZE BY SEVERAL MBS!!!!!!
fixed the built in wallpaper switcher so that it displays all pictures in /sdcard/Pictures
Things to note:
Reboot and power off require root (Why haven't you done it yet?).
For the wallpapers function to work you have to sideload a wallpapers app on your NP.
To open quick settings press play on the remote Y on the game pad.
​

update 8/23/15
changed ui a little
added clock
fixed settings issue

Isn't it unnecessary to have a power off function on the Nexus Player? If it's an actual shut down rather than a sleep mode, then it would require the user to unplug power from their device and plug it back in before it could be used again.

I've got mine hooked up to a light switch so when I'm about to go to sleep and too lazy to get up it works great. Next day just flip the switch. I was experimenting with deep sleep but the way the stock Rom is set up to get it to work you have to remove daydream from the system and it takes a minute. I think on cm12 it would work. I could add the feature pretty easily. I was gonna add a shortcut to overscan and fix a small issue this week. Just let me know I'll put it in there.

By wallpaper app you mean a live wallpaper right?
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seniorstew said:
By wallpaper app you mean a live wallpaper right?
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No I mean wallpapers period unless I'm missing something there aren't any native apps that run regular wallpapers. Haven't tried live wallpapers yet.

will this work if I have lollipop 5.02 still on my ADT-1 ?

It should it's built with Android 5.0 if it gives you an error let me know

Asadullah said:
It should it's built with Android 5.0 if it gives you an error let me know
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the screen was cut off, i was able to run the apk though. It doesn't fit well on the screen

Gotta change the dimensions for it I'll see what I can do

Asadullah said:
Gotta change the dimensions for it I'll see what I can do
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That will be great ... Thank you again

Here's a beta release that fixes an issue I've been having with the app list not updating when you uninstall or install an app. It's a pretty dirty hack but seems to work okay. Remember this is beta and I'll be looking at different ways to implement it. So if your uninstalling and installing apps a lot give it a shot but if not pass on this.
update removed link since it's in the updated apk

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That will be great ... Thank you again
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Can you upload a screenshot of how it looks on your device?

Beta release
Here's a beta release with new sleep function. It requires root access click it and screen goes into deep sleep. There's another way to do this without root but it requires you to change backdrop to none and it takes 10 seconds. Not very functional in my book. Everything else is working great. Thanks

How about live wallpaper support?

Codename_Falcon said:
How about live wallpaper support?
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On the stock rom google removed what is necessary to have live wallpapers but if you use a custom rom this will support it.

Will I be able to set mLauncher as the default launcher? (Sorry, new NP owner here)

Sorensiim said:
Will I be able to set mLauncher as the default launcher? (Sorry, new NP owner here)
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If you have marshmallow you'll have to use adb to hide the default launcher
Look here if you need to know how

Asadullah said:
If you have marshmallow you'll have to use adb to hide the default launcher
Look here if you need to know how
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new update out on first page and on google market