How to create a floating app switcher.
If you want to do one-click-switch among apps, a floating app switcher, as shown in Fig.1, may help you a lot. The switcher window is floating on top of any running app or home-screen, and it can be hidden or show at your will. This post tells you one easy way to create such a floating widget.
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Fig 1.
1. Prerequisite:
1.1. install "Elixir 2" and "Elixir widget"
1.2. install "Widget Window"
1.3. install "Tasker"
All can be found in google.play.
2. Build Procedure:
2.1. Create a Elixir 5X1 widget
click an X icon, select "recent application" and then app index (from 1 to 9)
repeat the above step for every X icon
adjust label, icon images, background transparency as your like
name it, for example, as "app_switcher"
create the widget.
Instead of "recent app", you can choose your favourite apps as action items.
2.2. Create a Widget Window
Run "Widget Window"
click menu button and then select "New Window"
select "Elixir 5X1" as widget type
click "Restore Button"
choose "app_switcher"
click "Create" button
Now you would be back in "Widget Window"
Name the window, for example, as win_app_switcher
resize and relocate the window as your like
2.3. Create a Tasker task to show/hide the window
Run Tasker
create a task, for example, "aswitch"
switch on/off the window is down through tasker-plug-in "Widget Window"
Fig 2 gives more detail of the task
Fig. 2
2.4. Create a task shortcut for "aswitch" on desktop, or create such a button in a Elixir widget (or widgetsoid widget) in notification area, as shown in Fig 3.
Now, you can click the "aswitch" button to toggle the floating app switcher.
Nice! I'll try this, but for now, gmd has gestures to switch from app to app and to see the last apps and chose one
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You can also use "quick launch" to set a keyboard shortcut to the tasker task and therefore toggle it on and off with search + w for example.
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Hi guys this is my first uccw widget i want to share
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== INSTRUCTIONS ==
To use this skin, you must have UCCW 2.1.2 or higher installed
To apply -
Place a UCCW widget of 4x2 size on the homescreen. You can do so by dragging the widget from app drawer or by long pressing homescreen to pull up widget menu.
This will open the skins list. Select open uzip and select uzip uv download from here(attachment was in rar so remember to extract it before selecting uzip
To Edit -
After applying the skin as mentioned above, launch UCCW app itself. Tap Menu, tap "hotspot mode" and tap 'OFF'. UCCW will exit.
Now tap anywhere on the uccw widget. It'll open in uccw edit window.
Scroll through the components in the bottom half of the screen. Tap the ones you want ti change and make your changes.
When done, tap Menu, tap "hotspot mode" and tap 'ON'. UCCW will exit.
Your changes will now be applied to the widget.
== TIPS / TROUBLESHOOT ==
To launch apps from widget, make sure hotspot mode is on. Launch UCCW app itself. Tap Menu and then tap "hotspot mode". Make sure "ON" is selected.
To change temperature unit between Celsius and Fahrenheit -> Launch UCCW app itself. Tap Menu, tap settings. 3rd option from top is "Celsius". If it is selected, temperature will display in Celsius. If unselected, Fahrenheit.
If weather info is not displayed/updated, Launch UCCW app itself. Tap Menu, tap settings, tap location. Make sure "Auto location" is checked. If it is already selected, unselect and select again.
Mail me if you want to create your own custom hotspot.
== FIX for Jelly Bean devices ==
If the skin is not showing up in skin list, do the following -
Launch Titanium Backup and scroll down the list of installed apps.
Tap the downloaded UCCW Skin and tap backup. DON'T uninstall anything.
Tap the skin name again and restore the same backup that you had just created. Select "App + Data" when prompted during restore.
Now the skin will show up as mentioned. If it doesn't or if you are on a non-rooted device, send me a mail and I'll send you another fix for this. 100% guarantee. Else I'll issue you a full refund even after 15 minutes.
download of uzip was in attachment:angel:
Nice work bro
Nice work bro.
I'll try it tomorrow.
thanks i felt no one post here they dislike my widget
i created more nice widget will update this thread in few days
Taskbar - Window 8
Taskbar - Window 8 style is a tool that mimics Window 8 Taskbar. It comes in handy when you want to launch apps, common settings, favorite contacts quickly.
Features
☆ "Start" button
Tap on the "start" button to open taskbar. Scroll up/down to launch app. If you add folders, contacts, settings, click on theme to execute.
☆ Change start button location
Click an hold for a while, then move around to change its location.
☆ Smart "Start" button
Start button will be dimming if taskbar does not open in two seconds. It also learn the way you use "start menu" area and taskbar, then smartly adjust them for you.
☆ Reorder apps
Open setting > Edit start menu item, then drag the icon in the right and move to change item order.
☆ Hide apps
Open setting > Edit start menu item, then click on action bar > hide to exclude apps.
☆ Create folder
Open setting > Edit start menu item, then click on action bar > add new to add new folder. Type folder name, select icon and folder type. Folder type includes:
- Applications
- Settings
- Contacts
Download
Google Play: http://goo.gl/HnefC
Demo
Change logs
Ver 0.90
- First release
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It looks great. Try it now
It is quite good. One thing I would prefer if it minimized to the start button itself (the 4 square icon thing) rather than as a bottom taskbar on top of my dock and then I minimize it to the button. What I said in my review.
Pr20 said:
It is quite good. One thing I would prefer if it minimized to the start button itself (the 4 square icon thing) rather than as a bottom taskbar on top of my dock and then I minimize it to the button. What I said in my review.
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When Taskbar is expanded,
- Press back key to collapse all (Start menu + taskbar)
- Tap on start menu free area or other item will collapse only Start menu
I hope that helps
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Google actually has a
few other themes built-in. You just need
to uncover them with this trick.
You'll need a custom launcher that can
access Android Activities for this to
work, like Apex or Nova—which we
highly recommend downloading
anyway , since they're awesome. Once
you've got one installed, just follow these
steps:
1# Long-press on the home screen and
head to Shortcuts > Activities from
the menu that pops up.
2# Choose "Google Keyboard" (or
"Android Keyboard (AOSP)"
depending on your device and
Android version), and head to
"Android Keyboard Debug
Settings." This will create a
shortcut on your home screen.
3# Tap that new shortcut and you'll
get some advanced settings for
your stock keyboard. Choose
"Keyboard Theme" to pick a new
theme for your keybaord.
You can choose from Basic (which is the
pre-Gingerbread theme), Stone,
Gingerbread, and IceCreamSandwich
(the default on ICS and higher), with a
few variations. Pick which one you like,
and enjoy!
Pee_kee said:
Google actually has a
few other themes built-in. You just need
to uncover them with this trick.
You'll need a custom launcher that can
access Android Activities for this to
work, like Apex or Nova—which we
highly recommend downloading
anyway , since they're awesome. Once
you've got one installed, just follow these
steps:
1# Long-press on the home screen and
head to Shortcuts > Activities from
the menu that pops up.
2# Choose "Google Keyboard" (or
"Android Keyboard (AOSP)"
depending on your device and
Android version), and head to
"Android Keyboard Debug
Settings." This will create a
shortcut on your home screen.
3# Tap that new shortcut and you'll
get some advanced settings for
your stock keyboard. Choose
"Keyboard Theme" to pick a new
theme for your keybaord.
You can choose from Basic (which is the
pre-Gingerbread theme), Stone,
Gingerbread, and IceCreamSandwich
(the default on ICS and higher), with a
few variations. Pick which one you like,
and enjoy!
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Thank u!! A nice alternative to other keyboards without the need to install any apk...
Sidebar Launcher - Fantastic multi-tasking way on Android
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Download in Google Play
Introduction:
Sidebar Launcher brings you the most fantastic way to multi-tasking on your phone and tablet. With the exclusive design of "Card", you will feel the most incredible efficiency when you're operating on your device. Sidebar Launcher is floating on any apps. You can swipe to show it anywhere and anytime.
So, what is "Card"?
Card is a defined as a single/group of function. Add/Remove card as you want, make Sidebar Launcher be your very personal assistant. Please let us know what kind of feature/"Card" you want. We will try our best to make it happen.
Screenshots
What’s special:
1. Customized swiping method: The area and the direction
2. Shortcut: Access shortcut without going back to Home screen
3. Display battery & Clear memory: Easily and Quickly to clean your system
4. Music controller: Enjoy music anytime
Features list:
We support following Cards:
1. Time & Date
2. Quick settings (Toggles)
3. Favourite apps
4. Functions:
- Lock screen
- Home
- App drawer
- Flashlight
- Expand status bar
- Volume up / down
- Menu (need root)
- Back (need root)
5. Shortcut
6. Display battery & Clear memory
7. Music controller
8. Recent apps
9. Recent calls
10. Recent messages
FAQ
Why I cannot uninstall Sidebar Launcher?
The "Lock screen" feature requires activating device administrator, you have to deactivate it in security settings before installing.
There are two ways to uninstall it:
1. Open Sidebar Launcher, go to settings page, find the "Uninstall" option. (Recommend)
2. First, go to "System settings" -> "Security settings" -> "Device administrators" deactivate "Sidebar Launcher", then uninstall Sidebar Launcher in a normal way.
Download in Google Play
Contact & Feedback:
Please share your ideas with us. Tell us what kind of Card you want. Let's make this app better and better together. If there is any problem or feedback, please send email to: [email protected]
DoubleTapWidget
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Description:
There are 5 widgets in the application, there is no application interface itself.
2 widgets - transparent widgets, for locking the screen by double-clicking and single-clicking, respectively. (arbitrary size).
3 widgets - widgets in the form of a lock of different colors, for locking the screen by pressing. (1x1).
Tap on the application icon also blocks the screen, this was done for the general style under "Thematic icons", android 13 (Pixel)
Instruction:
1. Install the application.
2. Open system settings /Accessibility/DoubleTapWidget
warning will be issued,
press "OK".
3. Open system settings / applications / find in the list DoubleTapWidget / Click on the 3 dots in the upper right corner - "Allow settings changes", will ask for a password.
4. Again we go to point 2, but now you can activate the toggle switch
5. Go to the home screen, open the list of widgets, and select the desired widget.
Advantages:
1. The application does not consume battery as it uses a simple widget.
2. Without Root
3. Without any advertising.
Version: 1.2
Download: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/doubletapwidget-zip.5818929/
Download
Version: 1.2:
It skips the screen off animation. Is it possible to add it back? Maybe power off with root to achieve this?
I use this widget "Screen off - Widget & tile".
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordigordillo.dtswidget
What's the reason for this app if we already have Double to Sleep on stock?
schmeggy929 said:
What's the reason for this app if we already have Double to Sleep on stock?
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We don't have double tap to sleep on stock.
I always use double tap to sleep features that come with Nova Launcher. Great works, regardless
schmeggy929 said:
What's the reason for this app if we already have Double to Sleep on stock?
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As mentioned yes unfortunately there is no double tap to sleep on stock unless you use a custom launcher.
schmeggy929 said:
What's the reason for this app if we already have Double to Sleep on stock?
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You mean on Nova?
Is granting accessibility access to an app a safety concern?