(REQ) Multiwindow port - Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus

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?

Platin465 said:
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.

DigitalMD said:
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...

unclefab said:
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

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
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

THEDEVIOUS1 said:
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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Related

Galaxy Tab with Galaxy S Contact/Music Player apk?

Hey guys,
You know how laggy the Galaxy Tab contact app, music player, and browser (especially the browser.. it's such a pain in the butt) can be, and I was wondering if it was possible for you to use the Galaxy S apks for those??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=712594
someone uploaded every single galaxy s apk here, so maybe if you download it to your tab, it could possibly work??
it should work but im not 100% for sure.
i know that the email.apk from the galaxy tab works on the galaxy s. so why not reversed
Im using music player 3.0 on tab and sgs along side standard, ill add apk now for ya to try out. You want browser aswell?
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Sure, that'd be great! Thanks a million
ive put you contacts 1.0 from sgs and music player 3.0.... i know music player works cos i have it on both tab and sgs but not tried contacts (tab uses 2.2 but sgs is 1.0)
if you want any other sgs apks just ask and ill extract for you.....
Contacts just FC, but the music works..
Yeah i wasnt sure what would happen cos i dont use contacts on my tab as its sin free so i just tether from my sgs and share data connection but i know music player works a treat....
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I really dont have any issue with all of those apps.
It is none the less related to the fact that I'm on JMC firmware.
It is not the APKs at all but more related to the firmware.
The browser in JMC is silky smooth compared to the stock firmware's browser.
Instead of trying to port these apks not designed for the tab flash your tab to a better firmware and never worry about looking back.
seven2099 said:
I really dont have any issue with all of those apps.
It is none the less related to the fact that I'm on JMC firmware.
It is not the APKs at all but more related to the firmware.
The browser in JMC is silky smooth compared to the stock firmware's browser.
Instead of trying to port these apks not designed for the tab flash your tab to a better firmware and never worry about looking back.
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Do you know where I can get the JMC firmware? And also, would that affect my warranty? Sorry -- I'm such a noob lol.
Does Music Player 3.0 have notification bar controls?
If not is it possible to get 1.1.1 on the tab?
I tried installing it but it fc's before loading anything...
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Do you know where I can get the JMC firmware? And also, would that affect my warranty? Sorry -- I'm such a noob lol.
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See what updates kies offer you, if not flash rotor or overcome, but it will void your warrenty as you need to root
swyped from a galaxy far far away...

S-pen stock Samsung applications

Hi fellows,
I have been running cm 10.1 on my note N7000 for some time now after using stock touchwiz before that. CM is really great but I'm missing S-pen related productivity apps on it. Since, they are apps like other apps on the phone so can anyone please give me the apk for these applications?
Also, can we install premium suite on it for additional features from note 2?if so, please share the link for installing that add well.
Much thanks in advance for the help.
I guess you're new... You cant install Touchwiz based apps on CM, Paranoid Android, AOSP, AOKP etc, because they need Samsung framework.
Yeah it's tough but you need to choose.
buddy u have certain alternatives to samsung spen apps.
although the exact functionality cant be replicated but still, they do the job perfectly.
the top Spen apps available are
1- GMD SPEN Gestures control app
2- GMD Gesture Control
3- GNote - a note taking app available in XDA
4 - Jotter - a premium note taking app available in Play Store
5- Some other SNote alternatives like Asus Note, Notespad mobile, Memo(although there are a few versions to this also by different developers), and many more to name a few here
If u just want to pick urself, I would suggest you go to Play store and just search for Spen or similar...
U'll have heaps of results.
PS- by the way the newer builds of certain ROMS based on AOSP have Stylus gestures incorporated into them ...
try them out...
regards and good luck
Thanks guys. I feared that but was hoping I might be wrong. So, either I'll have to go back to touch wiz or choose from the alternatives suggested above. Much appreciated your help.

Adding Some or Unlimited Multiwindow Apps

While trying to port the pre-release Note 8 firmware on my Note N7000, I was able to try and tinker with the Note 8 features specially the Multiwindow feature which is similar to Note 1, Note 2 and SGS3. There are several options to add Multiwindow Apps to the multiwindow tray, specially if your device is rooted. And if you are not rooted, your only hope is to modify the apps' android manifest file or wait for some devs to mod the apps for you.
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Let's start with ROOTED devices.
Option 1: Use Multiwindow Manager app from the Play Store or visit this THREAD for discussions on on issues and how to enable some or all apps. When installing the app, it will ask you to patch the FlashBarService.apk but just choose never option. The patch is only for Note1, Note2 and Sgs3 devices as they don't have the necessary code to read the CSC Multiwindow addon apps.
Option 2: This is actually how the App referred to in option 1 enables or disables apps for multiwindows. In the /system/csc folder, there is a file named feature.xml or other.xml. You can directly edit this file to add more multiwindow apps. I have an earlier NOTE 10.1 THREAD for this. You can visit my thread to know how it works and how to manually do what the Multiwindow Manager app does with ease.
Option 3: Install Xposed Framework and install Multiwindow module. This will give you unlimited multiwindow apps. You can find the related thread HERE and HERE to download the latest versions of said apps.
Option 4: To enable unlimited apps, FlashBarService.apk and services.jar must be modded which will have to wait for now due to absence of deodexed custom roms to be modded. And if you want to mod the said files, then you can find a GUIDE here.
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Now for NON-ROOTED devices, there is only one option I know of. This option is also applicable for rooted devices. To enable apps, the apps' AndroidManifest.xml file must be modified. A guide is available HERE along with some modded apps already.
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Please THANK the respective devs who have brought you these tools/apps/guides. The only way for these mods/guides/tools to keep coming is if there are generous devs who are willing to donate some of their free time, effort and work to this community. At least show your appreciation or encouragement.
DISCLAMER: As I don't have this device, I have not tested it but it does work on my ported Note 8 rom on my Note N7000. I am not responsible for any damage this tools may do. Please use at your own risk.
I did option 1, it does work. I was able to add several new apps to the Multiwindow menu.
However, something weird's happening. When I try to launch the second app, it no longer is able to set itself as a resizable column. Now its just a square "popup" style window, and isn't movable or resizable after I drop it on the screen. Anyone else see this behavior?
As a sidenote, I also switched my LCD Density to 170 beforehand as described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243262
elmwood said:
I did option 1, it does work. I was able to add several new apps to the Multiwindow menu.
However, something weird's happening. When I try to launch the second app, it no longer is able to set itself as a resizable column. Now its just a square "popup" style window, and isn't movable or resizable after I drop it on the screen. Anyone else see this behavior?
As a sidenote, I also switched my LCD Density to 170 beforehand as described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243262
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How did you do option 1? When I try to set it up I i get a popup that flashbarservices needs to modified but the following option does not have the note 8.0 in the device list. Did you chose another device from that list?
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No patch needed for option 1, just install the app and when prompted for the model just cancel.
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Worked fine for me. I used option 1 and did not apply the modification.
Edit: Just bought pro to show my support to the developer and I enabled fat restart which was a pro feature. It gave me a popping up error which looped. Just an fyi.
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Yep plus one. Did option one and didn't do the patch. Seems to work for all my apps so far.
Do these options give you the pop up window like Note 10.1 or just uses the Multiview side by side? Did they not do pop up natievly due to screen size?
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Do these options give you the pop up window like Note 10.1 or just uses the Multiview side by side? Did they not do pop up natievly due to screen size?
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Nope no pop-up. They are side to side and adjustable. I am sure the size had something to do with it.
That's a bit of a shame, I just saw the pop up windows, that'd be useful.
Hey, I used option 1 and it works perfectly fine to add multiwindow apps.
Note 8 unrooted Multiwindow
I bought Galaxy note 8 (WIFI+3G) , I need to keep the device none rooted to benefit from my company application which don't work on rooted devices for security reasons.
I tried option 2, but couldn't find any of "featuers.xml" or "others.xml" --> Would appreciate if you can guide me on the new location of the file or the new name.
Thanks
Ahmed
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Nope no pop-up. They are side to side and adjustable. I am sure the size had something to do with it.
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dumb question from a dummie... what's the level of effort to get popup support on all apps? I'm using the Popup Browser app from another thread (I believe its ported from the Note 10.1, but not sure), and Popup Note itself seem to work.
Would this be a mod? A new rom? Just curious.
Nevermind, found it! Looks like someone added to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243142&page=2 with the info a few days ago. Didn't notice before I posted.

[GT-P6200][GT-P6210][True Tablet UI][4 Way Reboot][Deodexed ONLY!]

This is for DeOdexed XXMC3 GT-P6200 AND DeOdexed GT-P6210 XXMD3 Only!!
For this Mod to work, you will need:
1.) Use a 3rd Party Launcher, (Nova,Apex,Trebuchet,etc.)
2.) You will need to make this your default launcher.
3.) Go to Settings and Force Stop TouchWiz Home Launcher I also cleared data/cache)
After this you can reboot and install this mod.
From my own experience and research on the Tab 2 forums, this may be the only way this works.
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Warning: Unconfirmed with stock Touchwiz Launcher, Please download both .zips as a precaution.
Nao with 4 Way Reboot! Sure Scripts and Quick Boot maybe be easier/faster but it feels so much better integrated. Also Quick Boot doesn't go to download mode I dont think.
For Hot Boot to work you need to symlink PKILL with BusyBox Installer (recommend: JRummy) as mentioned : here
Known issues:
Alarm clock is distorted pretty bad when alarm goes off, but you can still easily slide to disable it..
To Fix: Install Xposed Installer with PerAppSettings .apk , set alarm clock DPI to 160 and Screen(dpi) to 600x1024.
Lockscreen missed call/unread text slider is distorted in portrait only.
Fix: Using Xposed per app settings, set Android OS DPI to 160 and Screen(dpi) to 600x1024.
Flash .zip in CWM or TWRP recovery. This will wipe davik-cache.
may 16 fixed scipt umount should have been umount. oops..
Enjoy guys.
reserved for future. thanks.
source/credit for tab UI: here
source/credit for 4 way reboot: here
I don't see any good reason for Samsung not shipping JB with Tab UI.
edit: may 16, fixed TABUI.zip umount should have been unmount, thanks guys.
wow, so swiping over nav button shows a google now pie shortcut.. did this do this in phablet ui?
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wow, so swiping over nav button shows a google now pie shortcut.. did this do this in phablet ui?
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Yes, it did.
Well after factory reset, these .zips seem to do nothing.. even with nova launcher. Strange indeed.
will do some more testing..
so far.. I think I'm going to have to rule this out , not working with touchwiz launcher.
as added to original post, this mod seems to only work on custom launchers which are set as default.
Also got some new wallpaper with this mod, see below.
Thank you for your work! It work great, just wondering is your mod adjust any dpi?
No dpi changes, use xposed if you are interested.
Is it working great with custom launcher?, if so can we get the name of the one you are using, also have you attempted to use touchwiz launcher?
Iwouldnt even recommend trying to go back, you may get stuck..
will add this and recommend force stopping twhome launcher to OP later, busy now.
thanks guys.
chrisrotolo said:
No dpi changes, use xposed if you are interested.
Is it working great with custom launcher?, if so can we get the name of the one you are using, also have you attempted to use touchwiz launcher?
Iwouldnt even recommend trying to go back, you may get stuck..
will add this and recommend force stopping twhome launcher to OP later, busy now.
thanks guys.
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Currently I am using Nova launcher
Think i found another bug, when you have an uread text on lockscreen, the slider is distorted, will find fix/workaround hopefully..
I will gladly trade combined status/nav bar for these little imperfections..
BUMP!
4 way reboot added!
Multiwindow Mod
attn: chrisrotolo
Although I'm sure this is not the proper place to ask (and apologize if it annoys the op) but since you seem to be the only active developer for our device who is still attempting to modify stock i just wanted to know if u have spent any amount of time looking into porting the multiwindow mod to the P6200? Im not sure how familiar u are with the two distinct versions so far which can best be described as the 4.11 or phone/flashbar version and the 4.1.2 or tablet/floating windows version. At this point to get either working would be wonderful & a goal i'd be willing to brick my tab about(well maybe not literally but sum sacrifices must be made in the name of science...lol). Of course i've attempted the simpler solutions such as adding the permissions file & multiwindows jar which is enough to get the checkbox to appear in settings as well as the view selector controls to show up where the miniapps bar is located but obviously none of my attempts have been 100% successful. So far i have baksmali'd the various jars and have found almost all of the functionality to be intact when compared to the NOTE 10.1 which has the newest /preferred version of the multiwindow option but I must admit that i'm a complete newb when it comes to code so i thought i would seek sum assistance...that's if u even have the desire to dedicate sum time to tackle the task. If not, I only ask that u point me in the direction of someone with the time/knowledge/willingness to get it done because at this point i have become determined to do so. I have however done the least i can do which is read essentially EVERY post of EVERY thread on EVERY variation of the mod in an attempt to get an understanding of what i may be missing so below i will link to a couple of those of particular interests where they've had both success & failure.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056515
^this is for the original note & although it includes uneccessary(but cool) extras this mod has not only been a success but would be the ideal version to get working imho
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024227
^this a how to of of the older version of the mod for the galaxy s2(which as u know is the closest phone to our own device). Most of it applies to the newer version as well except the flashbar.apk itself which is not used anymore(i think...lol)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988329
^this is the best breakdown i've found of the 2 different implementations & is actually written by the same guy that started the first thread i posted although again this is for the note/note 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2049516
^ even though after almost 100 pages of posts this one is still a failed attempt i felt it was important to note because these guys have dug through the code EXTENSIVELY so if it is in fact a deeper issue i'm sure they would be more familiar with what WONT work and plus the fact that it's a sgs2 variant i fear we may be in a similar situation.
p.s. i aplogogize about the huge post ahead of time & thx in advance for any insight u may offer
Thanks.
I breifly glanced at the idea before.
I'm not real interested in the use/function actually.
I am interested in learning the prot/development part however. I also do not have much free time because of my job and married life.
When I do get a chunk of time, I will look into this for you and whoever may be interested.
I did see the SungSonic ROM at Tab 2 has an 'alfa5' version of multiwindow mod.
In the meantime, I encourage you to continue trying and feel free to email me if you need any assistance.
Thanks, Cheers.
Error Status 6
Every time I attempt flashing the zip I get an error status 6 and aborts the install. I did set Apex launcher as my default launcher and cleared data for touchwiz. I also tried flashing the stock phablet zip and that worked then I cleared data factory reset and flashed the zip with the same status 6 error and went into a boot loop, any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
try download again, maybe old file update script was missing a " or ) or blank line at end.
thanks.
also see if you can check log in recovery let me know if it says anything.
Please for p6210 official jb http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2278740
Edit:
Done , wow that was fast.
Anyways, please read instructions, also download StockPhablet.zip as a precaution.
Let me know how it's working and Enjoy your tab the way it was meant to be..
Chris,
I installed it on my 6210. It works fairly nicely.
However, there is a problem with the updater-script.
Line 6:
umount("/data");
Needs to be
unmount("/data");
Thanks for mods. This and the ripple lock screen are really nice upgrades.
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Chris,
I installed it on my 6210. It works fairly nicely.
However, there is a problem with the updater-script.
Line 6:
umount("/data");
Needs to be
unmount("/data");
Thanks for mods. This and the ripple lock screen are really nice upgrades.
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Thanks, both 6200 & 6210 script were misspelled, both fixed now. Sorry about that. Stock Phablet .zips look OK.
On my P6210, I noticed one bug in this mod: The notification panel grows over the top edge of the display in landscape mode when I have multiple notifications. I had the same problem using the Xposed TabletUI Trigger (which I tried before) mentioned in the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 forums.
Yes noticed that as well, im on PA ROM now so I cant try anything.
i would setting touchwiz home launcher and systemui to 160dpi and 600x1024.
The only thing i noticed going off screen is mostly the clock which isnt a huge deal.

[Q] Stock Android 4.1.2 rom for p6810 - Removing mobile no signal icon

Since I am only new to the forums I can't post in the Rom dev area.
I just installed Rom from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481828
I was wondering if anyone knows how to remove the mobile signal icon from the status bar. It's great to have the stock Samsung Android 4.1.2 on my Galaxy Tab 7.7 wifi model, even if it's not perfect.
I have root access, so if it's just a matter of removing an app, i can uninstall it.
Peter
I'm pretty sure the process will involve de/re-compiling etc. Maybe SystemUI.apk. If you have data options in your device settings menu, settings.apk might need to be looked at as well.
Edit: I will take a look at a few things when I return home (away working).
Priority (apart from family) is a P6810 SkyHigh JB kernel, then followed by possible stock ROM mods, tweaks, or maybe a even a SkyHigh custom ROM - just for fun. Maybe not too, supporting a release takes precious time and testing, which I have very little ATM. Kernel release and support will be enough.
But last priority will be looking at (trying) removing any P6800 specific parts from the firmware, providing they don't impact the ROM or 'negative' effect on performance.
Please post any other firmware observations that shouldn't be on our Wi-Fi model.
Thanks.
UITA
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Remove: tw_stat_sys_signal_null* from SystemUI/res/drawable-mdpi
bodivas said:
Remove: tw_stat_sys_signal_null* from SystemUI/res/drawable-mdpi
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Excellent, saves me the time
But I think that's just cosmetic. We need to look deeper yet.
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UpInTheAir said:
Excellent, saves me the time
But I think that's just cosmetic. We need to look deeper yet.
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The following APK can be safely removed : /preload/symlink/system/app/secphone.apk
It will also stop the tablet to try to access any mobile signal... Which cannot be achieved anyway as it is only a wifi version... Thus draining the battery for no reason..
obeguin said:
The following APK can be safely removed : /preload/symlink/system/app/secphone.apk
It will also stop the tablet to try to access any mobile signal... Which cannot be achieved anyway as it is only a wifi version... Thus draining the battery for no reason..
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Thought there may be more to remove/edit, RIL etc, but it could just that simple. Thanks.
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obeguin said:
The following APK can be safely removed : /preload/symlink/system/app/secphone.apk
It will also stop the tablet to try to access any mobile signal... Which cannot be achieved anyway as it is only a wifi version... Thus draining the battery for no reason..
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can I uninstalled with titanium? I cant see it in the list :S
can we remove " Sim toolkit" too?
Morloc2 said:
can I uninstalled with titanium? I cant see it in the list :S
can we remove " Sim toolkit" too?
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I just installed the new Multi Window version of the Rom, which is great. However, I was wondering how you enable the Split screen mode. The apps all launch in resizable Windows, so you can have many running, I click on the pin button (which somewhere I read might switch modes) but it doesn't seem to work.
Elsewhere, I read that you need to change the DPI of the tablet in the build.prop file? Mine is currently on 160, I think some said 176 might be required to activate the split screen?
Anyone know the answer to this?
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could it work?
sd3993 said:
Sorry about the late reply. Computer HD crashed :/
Anyways here are the steps.
1)Decompile SystemUI.apk
2)Go to com/android/systemui/statusbar/policy/StatusBarPolicy.smali <---Make a backup of this file before proceeding.
3)Find 'phone_signal_2' and delete the invoke-virtual 'setIcon()' method after it. (The invoke-virtual setIcon() method MAY NOT be immediately after 'phone_signal_2'. There maybe other lines in between. DO NOT delete those.)
4)Repeat Step 3 for EVERY instance of 'phone_signal_2'.
5)Recompile SystemUI.apk(don't forget to delete classes.dex from the 'keep' folder )
6)Push it back to your phone and change permissions to rw-rw-r
7)Reboot & Enjoy the extra status bar space
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Morloc2 said:
could it work?
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yes it works
EDIT:-Okay i absolutely did not notice the 4.1.2 :/
This mod was for gingerbread only. The files are very different in JB.
Process should be more or less the same but different files.
nice, so..what I need to try it?
can I connec the tab and modify this file?
ty
p3dboard said:
I just installed the new Multi Window version of the Rom, which is great. However, I was wondering how you enable the Split screen mode. The apps all launch in resizable Windows, so you can have many running, I click on the pin button (which somewhere I read might switch modes) but it doesn't seem to work.
Elsewhere, I read that you need to change the DPI of the tablet in the build.prop file? Mine is currently on 160, I think some said 176 might be required to activate the split screen?
Anyone know the answer to this?
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I have played about, setting the dpi to 176 in build.prop does change it from windowed mode to split screen. However you need to change the default launcher from touchwiz before changing it from 160 to 176, as touchwiz is configured to only work at 160dpi, it crashes on any other dpi. The Samsung keyboard also has the same issue, so switch to google keyboard or SwiftKey before rebooting to bring the dpi into effect.
Also samsung calculator, camera and memo don't work at 176dpi. But if you get the photosphere camera from Android 4.3 from the s4 google edition it works.
I have seen that some have modified touchwiz to work at different dpi settings, so there might be another way to fix the Samsung apps.
If you change the dpi to 184/186, you get phablet mode for notifications, which looks more like the note 8 layout.
I think at different dpi the multi window changes mode. At 160 its like the note 10.1, with resizable Windows. At 176, its more like the note 8.
On a side note 176 dpi also fixed a bug in the aview app in the play store which would crash in portrait mode when launching videos from the Abc iview service.
how do you change this settings?
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how do you change this settings?
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I changed the dpi by using es explorer from the play store, you can mount /system as read/write and then edit /system/build.prop
You set the lcd density to 176. Save and reboot. But make sure you change your launcher first, otherwise you will have touchwiz crashing. Another app that crashes when not running at 160 dpi is the Samsung task manager. But at 176 dpi, the split screen and windowed modes both work, the little pin in the left corner switches between modes
My next question if anyone knows. The v4 multiwindow systemui.apk, is different from the one in the p6810 rom, that is the one from the p6800 multiwindow post, if i replace my current systemui.apk, will this fix my not having split screen at 160 dpi?
p3dboard said:
I changed the dpi by using es explorer from the play store, you can mount /system as read/write and then edit /system/build.prop
You set the lcd density to 176. Save and reboot. But make sure you change your launcher first, otherwise you will have touchwiz crashing. Another app that crashes when not running at 160 dpi is the Samsung task manager. But at 176 dpi, the split screen and windowed modes both work, the little pin in the left corner switches between modes
My next question if anyone knows. The v4 multiwindow systemui.apk, is different from the one in the p6810 rom, that is the one from the p6800 multiwindow post, if i replace my current systemui.apk, will this fix my not having split screen at 160 dpi?
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I tried replacing systemui.apk, and this copy crashed, so I went back to the copy that came with the new Rom (the working copy is 4 mb, where as the one in v4 was about 2.5mb).
I tried 156dpi, as a test, and Touch Wiz and Samsung apps work fine at this DPI, they don't crash, but then the split screen bar doesn't show, but the apps launched in windows do seem to snap to the width of the screen at 156dpi. So I think the Touchwiz / Samsung apps have some sort of upper DPI limit coded into them. So, if anyone knows how to increase this to 176dpi, this would make the Rom perfect.
Samsung APK's that would need fixing from what I can see are
- Touchwiz
- Task Manager
- Camera
- Calculator
- Memo
Great news. I tried the modified systemui.apk and after it initially crashed after replacing the 4mb version, I decided to reboot anyway to see if it worked. It does, but better than that it works at 160dpi. Split screen works!
Also you need the double lcd dpi setting in build.prop for the split screen bar to work properly.
So don't worry about the initial crash, swap over. You also get the multi screen layout tool on the system bar. If you get the version from the p6810 stock android 4.1.2 thread it also eliminates the no mobile signal icon. Finally its almost perfect !
The latest Multi-Window ROM is really good.
I did some basic tests and it seems quite good.
Cannot believe Samsung aren't putting together a Jelly Bean ROM for P6810...
Anyway flashed this ROM and tested a few things.
Globally it seems very good.
I have spotted a few cosmetic issues but I guess this is because this ROM was designed for the P6800:
- Mobile Data Icon still there,
- About device/Status, crashes.
One major problem I have though is the fact I cannot mount my 64GB Cruzer Fit (FAT32) with this ROM anymore.
This is quite a show stopper and was wondering if anything could be done about this.
I did some more testing. The modified systemui.apk and the samsung multiwindow can sometimes have a double split screen bar. Both work, but are seperate to each other so when you move one the app snaps to it, but you move the other and it snaps to it.
Not sure the exact trigger, but if you disable multiwindow in settings, you can still launch multiwindow apps using the system bar quick launcher at the bottom of the screen that is in the new modified systemui.apk.
If you go back to the original systemui.apk after using the new one, split screen actually works at 160 dpi. So i am guessing it makes some files that fix the issue at 160 dpi. The only slight issue is the split screen bar is slightly small at 160dpi.
Another bug with the modified systemui.apk is if you hold down the home button the google now quick launch ring appears in the wrong location, off to the side. The original systemui.apk doesn't have this issue. Anyway, just feedback incase someone can fix these bugs.
Feedback on the great ROM
I am now using this ROM on my GT-P6810 and I have to say it is really good with the Kernel from UpInTheAir.
I can now mount an external 64GB CruzerFit USB key. I am getting a strange white square in the menu bar though.
I cannot copy to the key but can read from it.
The work that has been done so far is great though. Thanks to both. How hard will it be to remove any (if possible) non GT-6800 menus, I don't know but it is very usable. I have no idea why Samsung haven't done such thing really. This tab still rocks!
There is one thing I would really love though and that will be to be able to write to external key. When I try do do so the key is unmounted automatically. The OS start writing to it the it is being dismounted...

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