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On my Galaxy Tab 10.1 (HC 3.2), my apps (in the Apps screens) were always automatically organised in alphabetical order, without gaps.
On my new Galaxy Tab 7.7 (also HC 3.2), they seem to be all over the place, with gaps. It's a bit like my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone (GB 2.3.6), on which I use the AppZorter app to keep the apps sorted alphabetically.
Is anyone else experiencing this with their Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Apps ?
morkli said:
On my Galaxy Tab 10.1 (HC 3.2), my apps (in the Apps screens) were always automatically organised in alphabetical order, without gaps.
On my new Galaxy Tab 7.7 (also HC 3.2), they seem to be all over the place, with gaps. It's a bit like my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone (GB 2.3.6), on which I use the AppZorter app to keep the apps sorted alphabetically.
Is anyone else experiencing this with their Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Apps ?
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Yes, there seems to be some bug with the Touchwiz UX
There is no auto sorting of apps, and sometimes a blank page will remain even after i removed all apps from that page
Not to mention it does a poor job of remembering my folders
I've done a firmware update through kies (now ZSLA2/HK version)
And that seemed to have stabilized the touchwiz somewhat, though still no auto-sorting
It seems to add them in order of install, rather than alphabetically like on the 10.1/8.9. I also saw a blank page once but it cleared itself after a reboot.
Yes, I noticed it too. While generally, it seems to go by order of installation, it's not always the case either. For instance, some of my original apps got mixed up together with apps that I installed.
Anyway, I'm no longer dealing with this after moving to GO Launcher Ex, where you get to choose the sorting method (Alphabetical, Latest installed first, Earliest installed first).
One, and perhaps the only way for now, is to clear data for the TWLauncher app. It will automatically sort all the apps in system and you downloaded ones in alphabetical order. You will loose customization though (widget placements, etc).
That was one of many reasons I switched to ADW launcher. I hope Samsung will come up with more customizable TW for ICS.
I have created folders and put my apps in.
It is a bit cleaner...
Apps won't stay long inside the folders!
alvinlts said:
Yes, there seems to be some bug with the Touchwiz UX
There is no auto sorting of apps, and sometimes a blank page will remain even after i removed all apps from that page
Not to mention it does a poor job of remembering my folders
I've done a firmware update through kies (now ZSLA2/HK version)
And that seemed to have stabilized the touchwiz somewhat, though still no auto-sorting
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[This is Jose]
BTW I've tried several times to put apps inside created folders, but they won't stay long inside and keep coming out timing and again! Help appreciated.
Jose Neves
Try Folder Organizer on the market. Works flawlessly.
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Semper Fi!!!
USMC44 said:
Try Folder Organizer on the market. Works flawlessly.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab
Semper Fi!!!
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Many thanks. I don't find in Market the exact match application, but there are other alternatives.
Regards,
Jose
jjdneves said:
Many thanks. I don't find in Market the exact match application, but there are other alternatives.
Regards,
Jose
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AppZorter did the trick! Great little app. All sorted alphabetically!
Apps not staying in folders
jjdneves said:
[This is Jose]
BTW I've tried several times to put apps inside created folders, but they won't stay long inside and keep coming out timing and again! Help appreciated.
Jose Neves
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Answer: Do not use the plus sign inside the folders. Press, "Edit", and drag and drop the apps into the folders. They will stay in the folders, then. Worked for me.
Can Someone mod the touchwiz launcher to run in landscape mode ? Or at least point me in the right direction to attempt it myself ?
I use my note in landscape a lot, But whenever i leave an app it goes back to the homescreen and reverts to portrait mode and i have to turn the phone on its side again.
Surely im not alone on this one ?
Thanks.
A-D
Touchwiz 4.5 on Galaxy note
Ummm why don't u try the Touchwi 4.5 ,,,it already has landscape support?
Well, Im using the touchwiz launcher from the SGS3, I think its TW 5 ??
The TW i used before that didnt have alphabetical app sorting and i didnt like the icon dock. Im fussy I know
I guess I will revert to it if i cant get a solution, Ive tried apps on the market that force in into landscape but it cuts out half the screen and looks a mess.
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Well, Im using the touchwiz launcher from the SGS3, I think its TW 5 ??
The TW i used before that didnt have alphabetical app sorting and i didnt like the icon dock. Im fussy I know
I guess I will revert to it if i cant get a solution, Ive tried apps on the market that force in into landscape but it cuts out half the screen and looks a mess.
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You can use "Appzorter" from play store to sort the apps, in case you revert. No idea about landscape though..
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i tried landscape locker, and it works partially, because sometimes goes without notice to portrait mode... the only solution its to modify the touchwiz to get a fully landscape experience...
Someobe knows howbto mod the touchwiz to gain landscape mode
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I 've been reading the forums and updated my tablet to JB P3113 but I cannot take this Portrait screen any longer.....great ROM but my perference would be landscape.....is it a way to affect this??
Purchase ultimate rotation from market. Otherwise, no, sadly.
Ha what??? you are kidding me.
Thanks for the info
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Purchase ultimate rotation from market. Otherwise, no, sadly.
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I'll take a look and let you know what's up with it. Thanks for the reply.
Why in the HELL would you make it to were you can only use the tab in portrait mode, that is just plane STUPID!! I'm not about to install/pay for an app that will give me landscape mode.. I'm not about to "downgrade" my tablet. WTF is up w/Google anyway.. no text reflow, & now we have to look at photos & web pages like it's 1995!? :crying:
Sorry.. rant off, Phil B.
P.S. I tried CM10.. not a fan of the way it looks/runs!.. I just like all the "stock" Samsung apps & the way it's setup/looks..
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Why in the HELL would you make it to were you can only use the tab in portrait mode, that is just plane STUPID!! I'm not about to install/pay for an app that will give me landscape mode.. I'm not about to "downgrade" my tablet. WTF is up w/Google anyway.. no text reflow, & now we have to look at photos & web pages like it's 1995!? :crying:
Sorry.. rant off, Phil B.
P.S. I tried CM10.. not a fan of the way it looks/runs!.. I just like all the "stock" Samsung apps & the way it's setup/looks..
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Calm yourself.. hehe..
I think youve got yourself a bit mixed up or Im not understanding you, but the Galaxy TAB IS both portrait and landscape and unlike the Asus Nexux 7, the homescreen can even be landscaped. If your tablet isnt landscaping, goto home screen, bottom right hand corner where the clock is, press the clock and a control panel should come up, make sure "autorotation" is switched ON, in green. Im also sure theres a seting in the Settings menu to make it permanent Landscape, but it looks great in Portrait too for your kindle and KOBO apps and Newspapers.
Just turn it on its side and it rotates landscape.. you can even turn it upside down - samsung logo at the top and it keeps rotating..
Hope that helps
Night
Would a custom launcher work like Apex?
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Would a custom launcher work like Apex?
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Yeah the OP could try that or if your into your Widgets and Apps and custiomisation.. GO Launcher EX is nice as well and all launchers are free, its just the Skins and the High end apps you gotta pay for.
NightOrchid,
I've been reading that Jelly Bean (4.1.1) is "stuck" in portrait mode & to get landscape you have to install/use an app to get the screen to rotate!? I'm currently on ICS 4.0.4 UEBLH2 P3113 US Ver w/IR blaster, & use the tab strictly in landscape mode.
Anyway, I might check it out when our (USA) JB is leaked.. if it works & is faster & smoother than ICS I'll switch, if not.. :crying: lol
Later, Phil B.
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NightOrchid,
I've been reading that Jelly Bean (4.1.1) is "stuck" in portrait mode & to get landscape you have to install/use an app to get the screen to rotate!? I'm currently on ICS 4.0.4 UEBLH2 P3113 US Ver w/IR blaster, & use the tab strictly in landscape mode.
Anyway, I might check it out when our (USA) JB is leaked.. if it works & is faster & smoother than ICS I'll switch, if not.. :crying: lol
Later, Phil B.
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Oh right, then Ive misunderstood it,I havent done alot of reading around on JB and I actually didnt realise that it had that limitation, i thought it was actually something that ASUS had done. Apologies OP., maybe Samsung might change that hopefully, like yourself Phil Im on the same XXBLH2 but for P3110 UK/ If this is the case, I might not consider JB, I like Landscape mode.
I think you could use cm10 (jelly bean) screen rotation work and try also go launcher HD for tabs or apex or nova screen rotation works good for me
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Phablet Mode
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Oh right, then Ive misunderstood it,I havent done alot of reading around on JB and I actually didnt realise that it had that limitation, i thought it was actually something that ASUS had done. Apologies OP., maybe Samsung might change that hopefully, like yourself Phil Im on the same XXBLH2 but for P3110 UK/ If this is the case, I might not consider JB, I like Landscape mode.
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The CM10 Rom for JB has a UI patch that will rotate the home screen into tablet mode with no problem and it works for the AOSP Rom. The AOKP Rom for JB has a setting in the ROM Control where you can force table mode. This works beautifully. I also like the Samsung apps and the widgets that make the tablet look more interesting. When the time comes that we can rotate our GT -P3113 stock Rom to tablet mode for the home screen then I will switch back to stock. As of now I am doing my daily with AOSP's new Rom that's running excellent.
Phablet Mode
Mohamedselim said:
I think you could use cm10 (jelly bean) screen rotation work and try also go launcher HD for tabs or apex or nova screen rotation works good for me
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I've tried a couple of different launchers....Ii would prefer the tablet mode where the notifications are at the bottom on the right hand side. Just a personal preference. I've owned a couple of tablets and have always did all my (tableting) in landscape mode. Now the whole experience has changed with flipping the tablet back and forth, I'm just not liking it. It's one of those small things that now that the light is shinning on it, it now makes a bigger difference than I thought in the beginning.
I'm just glad to hear I'm not the only one who HATES the idea of using such a capable, conveniently sized device in portrait mode! Let's hope Samsung adds landscape to Touchwiz!?
Later, Phil B.
HI,
I had a Tab 2 10.1 for a day but it had to go back for a replacement, hopefully I'll get it in the next couple of days.
Anyway, I noticed that there seems to be a dead area around the edges of the screen where you can't put icons, is it possible to use all the screen for icons?
Cheers.
Use all screen areas
gadjet0 said:
HI,
I had a Tab 2 10.1 for a day but it had to go back for a replacement, hopefully I'll get it in the next couple of days.
Anyway, I noticed that there seems to be a dead area around the edges of the screen where you can't put icons, is it possible to use all the screen for icons?
Cheers.
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You are probably referring to the stock Samsung TouchWiz launcher.
With that launcher snippets and icons are forced to tay somewhat in the middle of the screen.
Try installing alternative launchers, Nova or Apex both allow to place items near the edges. In addition, you will be able to change the density of rows/colums and to suppress icon descriptions.
In paid versions you also will be able to make apps drawer sub-folders. Both of them offer a better arrangement of items when the device is turned in landscape mode.
Thanks for the information, it's obvious when I think about it, I use GO launcher EX on my S2.
Cheers
I you like go launcher ex then you could try go launcher hd in the tablet
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Can someone port multiwindow options to our new precius JB P6200?
for the s2 is there a port!
spanjeli said:
Can someone port multiwindow options to our new precius JB P6200?
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for the galaxy s2 there is a multi window mod. Maybe we coud install it also on our tab 7+. because it has the same exynos chip.
i could´t test this because for my wifi only tab 7+ is no jelly bean yet.
but if it does not fuction maybe a dev can port it also to the tab 7+.
Chr97 said:
for the galaxy s2 there is a multi window mod. Maybe we coud install it also on our tab 7+. because it has the same exynos chip.
i could´t test this because for my wifi only tab 7+ is no jelly bean yet.
but if it does not fuction maybe a dev can port it also to the tab 7+.
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I test alredy and dont work
spanjeli said:
I test alredy and dont work
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Hmm... So we have to hope that a dev port it to our tab...
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+1 for this. Although apps like Overskreen, Floating Browser and etc exists, it would be great if it was integrated to one app(MultiWindow).
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Is there a lot of interest for this, or are there alternatives?
Is there a lot of interest for this, or are there alternatives that people/Devs are preferring?
I like the Multiwindow function on my S3, and would really like to see it or something similar on a Galaxy 7" tablet. I want to use it to run a GPS routing App & a Music App at the same time, while running WaveControl in the background. It works great on the S3, but I feel that ~half the screen is too small to be used well for GPS. So, I have had a GT+ for a while, but sold it until I can find which of the two (GT+ or GT2) will get MultiWindow or similar.
I have seen the Overskreen, but that's Browser only. I've seen the floating Apps, but that seems to be specific Apps, and part of the main App gets covered up by the floater. So neither seems to be able to replace Multiwindow, unless there's a way to make any App a floating App.
Any thoughts/ideas?
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Is there a lot of interest for this, or are there alternatives that people/Devs are preferring?
I like the Multiwindow function on my S3, and would really like to see it or something similar on a Galaxy 7" tablet. I want to use it to run a GPS routing App & a Music App at the same time, while running WaveControl in the background. It works great on the S3, but I feel that ~half the screen is too small to be used well for GPS. So, I have had a GT+ for a while, but sold it until I can find which of the two (GT+ or GT2) will get MultiWindow or similar.
I have seen the Overskreen, but that's Browser only. I've seen the floating Apps, but that seems to be specific Apps, and part of the main App gets covered up by the floater. So neither seems to be able to replace Multiwindow, unless there's a way to make any App a floating App.
Any thoughts/ideas?
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All your options are really not going to happen, but one day, in the future, after we get full stable releases for more models of the 7+, someone will port over the multi-window stuff that is form the Note 2 / S4 that is in custom ROMs for the S3. Lets get stable stock ROMs for all the G+ models first
.Android currently is not built to handle floating window, its a real hack just to get a browser to float.
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All your options are really not going to happen, but one day, in the future, after we get full stable releases for more models of the 7+, someone will port over the multi-window stuff that is form the Note 2 / S4 that is in custom ROMs for the S3. Lets get stable stock ROMs for all the G+ models first
.Android currently is not built to handle floating window, its a real hack just to get a browser to float.
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Alright, sounds good. I'm hoping that we do get multi-window when the stock ROMs are fully fleshed out. I was also trying to gauge what ROM developers were going for, whether Multi-Window or Floating Apps were more relevant to them. Supposedly there was one ROM that had Beta multi-window, but the developer seems to have dropped that in favor of the floating option. I just don't see it as a viable replacement, at least not yet.
Apart from my 7 plus tab I own a Samsung galaxy grand that has 1 gb of ram and a 1.2 ghz double core processor (like our 7 plus), and it has multi windows option out of the box (jb 4.1.2), which means that it's doable for our tab. It's a matter of editing the main flashbar.apk, and some framework files.
Easier said than done, yes, I know...:silly:
I just pulled the main flashbar apk and the multi windows related frameworks and permissions from my galaxy grand and pushed them into my tab (p6210 running pa 3.15).
I rebooted, the apk installed, and I saw on my task manager that it was on, good sign.
But (there is always a but) I had nothing to trigger it. On the galaxy grand there is a multi windows icon next to the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS etc icons on the status bar, but obviously no such icon on the tab.
To get one such icon one needs to edit some jars in the framework folder, and maybe the system ui apk as well. I could do it if I had plenty of time (because I'm still relatively new to those things) but unfortunately I don't have much time in the moment.
If anyone wants to do it just tell me and I'll upload the files here...
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I just pulled the main flashbar apk and the multi windows related frameworks and permissions from my galaxy grand and pushed them into my tab (p6210 running pa 3.15).
I rebooted, the apk installed, and I saw on my task manager that it was on, good sign.
But (there is always a but) I had nothing to trigger it. On the galaxy grand there is a multi windows icon next to the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS etc icons on the status bar, but obviously no such icon on the tab.
To get one such icon one needs to edit some jars in the framework folder, and maybe the system ui apk as well. I could do it if I had plenty of time (because I'm still relatively new to those things) but unfortunately I don't have much time in the moment.
If anyone wants to do it just tell me and I'll upload the files here...
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Thanks for trying! By the way, the ported multiview on my Sprint Galaxy SIII is activated by holding down the back button. Could you try that? I don't know if it will work since on the S3 it is basically a hardware button, but just in case.
I tried, without much hope because I'm on pa 3.15 and as you may know the multi windows app works only with the TW framework (pa doesn't use TW ui). And guess what, it didn't work. I tried as well to trigger the app with smart taskbar, multi windows manager and a couple of other apps but nope, no fun...
I had a closer look at my galaxy grand and in some drawable folders I found the multi windows icons and triggers. One would need to add these files to the G plus systemui.apk and framework.apk, and add/remove some lines to some jars and stuff.
It's doable and I probably could do it, but I won't, for the sole reason that I own a p6210 and that jb hasn't been released for that model yet, sorry...
If you know how to decompile/recompile then try this, it works on the S2 and it may work on the G plus:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024227
But don't forget to do a nandroid back up before, in case something gets messed up...
Maybe this is working on our tab
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891499
Is sombody able to do this and give a report?
Edit: Sorry i overlooked the last post. :/
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Multiwindow mod working tab plus!
spanjeli said:
Can someone port multiwindow options to our new precius JB P6200?
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Graffiti Exploit said:
+1 for this. Although apps like Overskreen, Floating Browser and etc exists, it would be great if it was integrated to one app(MultiWindow).
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I just wanted to let anybody who may not already be aware that i have managed to successfully get multi window working on both the P6200 & P6210. I will link to my original hread below for those of u who are interested....there are a few minor issues but otherwise the mod is fully functional on the Tab Plus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312004
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I just wanted to let anybody who may not already be aware that i have managed to successfully get multi window working on both the P6200 & P6210. I will link to my original hread below for those of u who are interested....there are a few minor issues but otherwise the mod is fully functional on the Tab Plus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312004
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Thanks for your work! I have read it from the dev thread.. i have some questions.. is the tether working? How about phone function? is it safe to flash the deoxed rom? Thanks!
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theejay0625 said:
Thanks for your work! I have read it from the dev thread.. i have some questions.. is the tether working? How about phone function? is it safe to flash the deoxed rom? Thanks!
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Its not a full rom just a flashable mod but u do have to be on a DEODEXED version...it is completely safe just makes it easier to change theme & mod but as always please read the instructions carefully and be sure to backup your device before flashing. Since I'm assuming u own a P6200 then u will need the original MC3 firmware as well as chrisrotolo's deodexed MC3 zip installed before u flash the multi window mod. Yes, tethering works & the phone function does too BUT u may have to download another dialer from the play store(i'm using ex dialer & contacts) if the samsung phone app wont open
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Its not a full rom just a flashable mod but u do have to be on a DEODEXED version...it is completely safe just makes it easier to change theme & mod but as always please read the instructions carefully and be sure to backup your device before flashing. Since I'm assuming u own a P6200 then u will need the original MC3 firmware as well as chrisrotolo's deodexed MC3 zip installed before u flash the multi window mod. Yes, tethering works & the phone function does too BUT u may have to download another dialer from the play store(i'm using ex dialer & contacts) if the samsung phone app wont open
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Thanks for the info and thanks for your great work! Will try it when im free.. right now im really busy.. thanks again!
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