Hack an app to force into landscape orientation? - Android Apps and Games

This might seem like a silly question, but it's worth a shot.
I have a XOOM. It has an Otterbox. I really don't like using it in portrait orientation unless it's for a game (like Temple Run.)
Instagram is a perfect example. It's the most annoying app to use on a 10.1 inch Android tablet. It's not just that it's in Portrait all the time, but that it also decides to switch back to landscape for various tasks, like commenting on someone's photo.
So, I want to know if there's a way to fix it since instagram is obviously still oblivious to the way Android devices work because they come from the world of people who do everything in portrait mode (including shooting video, which is the most annoying iOS quirk in the world.)
So, can I:
1. Hack the app somehow to make it rotate with the tablet?
2. Use another app to force other apps to use Landscape orientation?
Thanks.

Rotation locker on the Play store.

Or: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate
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Thank you both! Going to try them out now.

Wow. Temple Run is the bee's knees in landscape mode!
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Would it be possible to force miui launcher to landscape view?

ermacwins said:
Would it be possible to force miui launcher to landscape view?
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Yes, it is possible.

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[App] App Auto Settings

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Hello guys!
The Screen On application was a success and we thought it could be a great idea to expand the abilities of this application. We developed a new application called App Auto Settings, that works exactly as the Screen On application but let's you take control not only of the screen, but of WiFi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data, GPS and volume!
We have tested the app in as many devices as we could and it works fine, but please try it and report any bugs, suggestions or ideas, we cannot test it in all those mobile phones...
AppAutoSettings @ Android Market
Thx for share.
Not seeing option for GPS on SGSII.
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Edit: 20/11/2011
So is this a beta limitation? or a limitation of GB where programs can not call for GPS on without user request like Tasker?
well, that's my bad...
at first, we wanted to take control of the GPS, but unfortunately for security reasons (good in my opinion), Google decided that only the user will be able to enable and disable the GPS, so we removed it from the application.
The screenshot though is old, and I will replace it!
Thank you for noticing it!
OK, I'm confused. No offense, but it is not very intuitive. I just downloaded it, and I cannot tell the difference between Red and Green on the Screen Timeout in the On Charge profile, and either way I set it, the screen timed out! Also, on WiFi and such, what's the difference between Red, Green and the white box? I also don't see my Navigation app.
good app
dvajdual said:
good app
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this is good? 5 year old and outdated libraries? open your eyes...

[APP][3.1+] TaskUI Tasks Control Overlay

Switch between tasks with style and speed. Have you ever used the quick control feature of the Android browser and wished that you could use the same for switching between apps? Now you can with TaskUI.
Swipe your finger from an edge of the screen to activate TaskUI overlay. From the overlay you can switch between apps, end apps, and launch pinned apps. Task switching and more is right at your fingertips.
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The Plus Key unlocks the following features:
- Multiple Trigger Area Options
- Start Service On Boot
- 1 Pinned App Limit
- No Ads
Free Version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TwinBlade.TaskUI
Plus Key: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TwinBlade.TaskUIPlusKey
Dude! Hell yes please !
Looks exactly like Taskarou Launcher to me.
Test: it's actually pretty good, pretty small on tablets and the icons are too big but otherwise really nice.
Didn't know about taskerou. google really had an awesome idea with browser quick controls.
I can definitely add an option for size
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kevdliu said:
Didn't know about taskerou. google really had an awesome idea with browser quick controls.
I can definitely add an option for size
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Was that Google's idea? Didn't Microsoft have a similar idea with their one finger thumb keyboard.
can u add back, home, menu....!?
Thanks!

[APP] Myscript calculator

So, today I found this and had to share this.
MyScript Calculator
Vision Objects
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visionobjects.calculator&hl=nl
As i'm always looking for apps that utilize the spen more, i'm very focussed on handwriting apps. This app makes the calculator fun!
Enjoy
Have had this one for a while now it's fun but can get very annoying since it doesn't recognize longer calculations that well..
tuffballa said:
Have had this one for a while now it's fun but can get very annoying since it doesn't recognize longer calculations that well..
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Agree, it'll lack functions when making comlex calculations. But it'll be faster for quick calculations, i'm already using it for basic change. I'm still liking it
MyScript Calculator - Its Awesome
tuffballa said:
Have had this one for a while now it's fun but can get very annoying since it doesn't recognize longer calculations that well..
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I just found this post today and downloaded this free app, it is awesome and works great for me
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They just had an update on March 11, 2013 so maybe they fix the issue you were talking about.
Here is the English - link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visionobjects.calculator
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Request for more function
One more function for the basic user is use the history data (the result from previous calculation) could you develop for it? :fingers-crossed:
Has anyone found a way to make long calculations? Let's say that I wanted to add 6 five digit numbers... They're is no way I can squeeze about 30 digits plus about 4 operators into the width of my phone in landscape mode... Forget about portrait.
I think that a particular sign should be given to make the app understand that calculations continue into the next line.
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[Q] Wallpaper issue

Can someone please tell me how to fix this wallpaper issue. The wallpaper does set on full screen size. I changed many wallpapers but it always sets like this.
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set it with the ASUS Live Scenes
I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridgelineapps.simpleimagewallpaper. To each his own, but I like the options and fluidity.
MartyHulskemper said:
I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridgelineapps.simpleimagewallpaper. To each his own, but I like the options and fluidity.
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Nice thanks dude it works
Does this happen on all launchers? I found in nova launcher if you keep screen orientation to default this will not happen. I believe this also happens in apex launcher after booting up the tablet and a simple solution was to rotate the screen.
I would say a universal solution for this with out using 3rd party apps would be to play with orientation settings for launcher and/or rotating the screen
ronniereiff said:
Does this happen on all launchers? I found in nova launcher if you keep screen orientation to default this will not happen. I believe this also happens in apex launcher after booting up the tablet and a simple solution was to rotate the screen.
I would say a universal solution for this with out using 3rd party apps would be to play with orientation settings for launcher and/or rotating the screen
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It happens if you just set a static picture. If you use the ASUS MY FRAME in live wallpapers then it sets and changes with rotation perfectly.
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[GAME][2.2+][FREE] Bombthats

Hey,
Just released my first published game - Bombthats.
This game actually is a remaked Bomberman in a funny way.
Ratings,comments, suggestions and reviews will be very much appreciated.
Google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twentytwoapps.game.bombthats
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Doesn't work on my Samsung Galaxy W (GT-i8150). Game is running only at left side of screen (1/3) in landscape mode. Other part of screen is white. And fullscreen ads are shown to often. At first run I was unable to press "exit" button because of ads.
Works on my HTC One S, but the playable area looks a bit too small and to the bottom-right, not sure it's intended to be like that. See screenshot attached.
Looks good so far. Keep up the good work!:good:
mikron said:
Works on my HTC One S, but the playable area looks a bit too small and to the bottom-right, not sure it's intended to be like that. See screenshot attached.
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My primary testing device is also HTC One S :good:
In-game camera follows player, so map isn't static. (screenshot is ok :cyclops
Corwal said:
Doesn't work on my Samsung Galaxy W (GT-i8150). Game is running only at left side of screen (1/3) in landscape mode. Other part of screen is white. And fullscreen ads are shown to often. At first run I was unable to press "exit" button because of ads.
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Issue already fixed in version 1.1 :victory:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twentytwoapps.game.bombthats

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