[MOD][Xposed] Multiple Widgets and Camera on secure lockscreen - Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps

Android 4.2 introduced lockscreen widgets, which allow you to glance at your widgets without unlocking your device, even when it's secure.
Samsung decided to rip this apart, and disable widgets if the device is secured.
This mod fixes that, all while enabling a secure camera on the lockscreen when swiping right (Gallery button won't be shown).
Compatibility:
This mod should work on all TouchWiz 4.2 ROMs, unless Samsung decides to break it later on.
Tested and/or reported working on:
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S3 with 4.2.2 leak
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with 4.3 leak
Source:
The mod is open source, and licensed under GPLv3: https://github.com/MohammadAG/Xposed-Samsung-Multiple-Widgets
Download:
http://dl-count.xposed.info/modules/com.mohammadag.multiplewidgets_v5_a98dbe.apk
Changelog:
[1.6]
Added settings activity to select whether or not to force a camera widget (Note 3 users, you'll need to check this)
[1.5]
Support for 4.3, tested on the Galaxy Note 2, will most probably work on the Note 3.
Force the camera widget to appear, this should help S3 owners, as well as any user with a 4.3 device that doesn't have Samsung's shiny new camera.
[1.1]
Widgets can now be edited in secure mode.
You can now toggle between Favorite Shortcuts and Secure Camera in Lockscreen Settings (stock Settings app).
[1.0]
Initial release.
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Genius!!
Works perfectly!!
Installed, enabled, rebooted, swiped to the right on lock screen and secure camera opens and works.
So happy about this, thanks very, very much!
Donating now.
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Redflea said:
Genius!!
Works perfectly!!
Installed, enabled, rebooted, swiped to the right on lock screen and secure camera opens and works.
So happy about this, thanks very, very much!
Donating now.
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You're welcome, and thank you for the donation, really appreciate it

Installed, rebooted, no dice. Does this work with pattern lock screen? I was hoping it would. I dug around in settings and found nothing changed. Am I holding it wrong?

bonstio said:
Installed, rebooted, no dice. Does this work with pattern lock screen? I was hoping it would. I dug around in settings and found nothing changed. Am I holding it wrong?
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I use this with pattern lock.
You have Xposed framework installed right? If so, try turning off security, and checking if multiple widgets are enabled in settings then turning it back on.
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need root??

nertanjr said:
need root??
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You need root to install Xposed framework, so yes.

MohammadAG said:
I use this with pattern lock.
You have Xposed framework installed right? If so, try turning off security, and checking if multiple widgets are enabled in settings then turning it back on.
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Oh. Egg -> Face. I missed the big 'Xposed' in the title. Reinstalled and works great! Thanks. No, really - thanks a lot

bonstio said:
Installed, rebooted, no dice. Does this work with pattern lock screen? I was hoping it would. I dug around in settings and found nothing changed. Am I holding it wrong?
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As noted above, you have to have the exposed framework app installed, and then need to go into the Xposed installer and enable the module as well.
The Xposed framework app is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1957219&d=1368387321
Framework thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
I have had one glitch so far - I wake up phone and swipe to the left on the lock screen to enable the camera, and the screen goes to the intermediate grey screen showing the camera icon and then the screen goes all black and the camera doesn't open, even if I wait 15 seconds or longer.
I then hit home and swipe left again and the grey screen w/the camera icon appears and the camera opens as it should.
Can others report if they are seeing this? Mohammed - any suggestions?
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DOH - just remembered, I still have your previous version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231649) of this module installed. I assume that should be disabled and uninstalled, right?

Redflea said:
As noted above, you have to have the exposed framework app installed, and then need to go into the Xposed installer and enable the module as well.
The Xposed framework app is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1957219&d=1368387321
Framework thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
I have had one glitch so far - I wake up phone and swipe to the left on the lock screen to enable the camera, and the screen goes to the intermediate grey screen showing the camera icon and then the screen goes all black and the camera doesn't open, even if I wait 15 seconds or longer.
I then hit home and swipe left again and the grey screen w/the camera icon appears and the camera opens as it should.
Can others report if they are seeing this? Mohammed - any suggestions?
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DOH - just remembered, I still have your previous version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231649) of this module installed. I assume that should be disabled and uninstalled, right?
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I'd say the glitch is because of Samsung's own camera code, I got a similar thing where the camera opened and threw me back to the lockscreen. In any case my code just disables their Easy Mode implementation.
My previous tweak shouldn't do anything actually, the old camera was SamsungCamera, this one is SamsungCamera2, so my mod won't find anything to mod.
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nice mod mate :laugh:

MohammadAG said:
I'd say the glitch is because of Samsung's own camera code, I got a similar thing where the camera opened and threw me back to the lockscreen. In any case my code just disables their Easy Mode implementation.
My previous tweak shouldn't do anything actually, the old camera was SamsungCamera, this one is SamsungCamera2, so my mod won't find anything to mod.
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Thanks, Mohammad. I've only seen it "get stuck" launching the camera a couple more times, and I've learned that if I don't see it transition from the camera icon to the camera screen within a short period of time, to just hit home and swipe again and it always works the second time.
So maybe there is some race condition (maybe not quite the right term) when the phone is first waking up on the lock screen and I swipe to the camera, and when I go back to the lock screen and swipe to the camera again the phone is now ready to launch the camera.
In any case, this solves the one remaining issue I had w/staying on stock/rooted TW for now (aside from fast USB charging), so I'm quite happy! I've been running CM pretty much exclusively on my phones since my OG Droid years ago, but I'm going to stay w/the stock TW ROM for now until I decide how badly I want to have access to the TW features that I'll lose if I go AOSP. Then I can decide if I want AOSP, modified TW, or stock.

No Dice!!!
MohammadAG said:
Android 4.2 introduced lockscreen widgets, which allow you to glance at your widgets without unlocking your device, even when it's secure.
Samsung decided to rip this apart, and disable widgets if the device is secured.
This mod fixes that, all while enabling a secure camera on the lockscreen when swiping right (Gallery button won't be shown).
Compatibility:
This mod should work on all TouchWiz 4.2 ROMs, unless Samsung decides to break it later on.
Tested and/or reported working on:
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S3 with 4.2.2 leak
I've read this entire thread fully and am running a Samsung Galaxy S4 on AT&T SGH-I337 running Andoird 4.2.2 on baseband I337UCUAMDL and kernel 3.4.0-453947. I rooted using Motochopper and have TWRP recovery installed. I was able to successfully install the XDA Framework and download this mod and enable it. This is what I am experiencing:
1. With no passcode lock at all, I am able to swipe from right to left and see a bunch of shortcuts. I am also able to swipe from left to right and add widgets.
2. With a passcode added and no 'secure email account' attached to my device, I am still able to swipe from right to left to see shortcuts and from left to right to see widgets.
3. However, once I setup my work email MS Exchange, which does require a passcode lock, the mod only partially works. I am still able to swipe from right to left to see the shortcuts (although to access anything I still must enter my code). But I am not completely unable to swipe from left to right to see the widgets.
I was using Nova Launcher and thought this was the problem. But even after completely removing Nova Launcher and going back to the stock TouchWiz - same problem.
Any ideas???
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Seeing only a page of shortcuts, not a baddass secure camera
I have a Verizon Galaxy S4 with CleanROM 1.6.5 and no other mods. I have the Google Apps Device Policy installed and active which I have configured (as I'm the Google Apps Admin) to allow lock screen widgets.
I downloaded and installed the XPosed framework from here with ES File Manager http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1970286&d=1368825478 and rebooted.
I installed the Multiple Widgets apk from here http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/public/Android/Xposed/GalaxyS4MultipleWidgets.apk and installed it with ES File Manager then enabled the Widget in the XPosed framework and rebooted.
When I swipe to the left I get a + which enables me to use very useful full-screen widgets such as calendar (from my Simple Calendar app) messaging, Google Now etc.
When I swipe to the right all I get is a page of shortcuts which all require my pin to access. Help I am dying to get a slick Secure Camera shortcut!
EDIT: I figured it out!! Instructions for anyone else with the same problem I was having.
You have to disable the Google Apps Device Policy, you're going to have to remove your account that requires it.
Touch Settings/My Device/Lock Screen/Screen Lock/Swipe
Touch Lock Screen Widgets/Favorite Apps or Camera/Camera/Save
Touch Back/Screen Lock then choose your security type
Then go back in and add your corporate account that requires the Google Apps Device Policy and away you go.

First bug found
Game: Drakrider
Version: v1.0.0
Error log:
ErrorCode = 80
2013/07/19 00:44:47
com.mohammadag.multiplewidgets
samsung
GT-I9505
4.2.2
002e3bf0-01332ada-077b30f2
95d4d097-859beca2-a7608af2
763a92a2-cc2eae70-09f8b99a
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coolnessQ said:
First bug found
Game: Drakrider
Version: v1.0.0
Error log:
ErrorCode = 80
2013/07/19 00:44:47
com.mohammadag.multiplewidgets
samsung
GT-I9505
4.2.2
002e3bf0-01332ada-077b30f2
95d4d097-859beca2-a7608af2
763a92a2-cc2eae70-09f8b99a
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What type of error log is that?
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MohammadAG said:
What type of error log is that?
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The game Drakerider creates that, this only happend to me when i used hacking tools on the app itself, but now only when i have your xposed mod enabled than it will create that error log, its a weird Security created by SQUARE ENIX
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coolnessQ said:
The game Drakerider creates that, this only happend to me when i used hacking tools on the app itself, but now only when i have your xposed mod enabled than it will create that error log, its a weird Security created by SQUARE ENIX
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Oh yeah, I think I've seen someone report that about Final Fantasy. I think rovo89 mentioned that the only fix would be to disable the mod while playing the game.
Honestly I'd complain ti Square Enix, this is one of those DRM methods that only harms the user.
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MohammadAG said:
Oh yeah, I think I've seen someone report that about Final Fantasy. I think rovo89 mentioned that the only fix would be to disable the mod while playing the game.
Honestly I'd complain ti Square Enix, this is one of those DRM methods that only harms the user.
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Its a sad thing to see, because i really liked the mod, can you make a fix around this bug? Ive posted the files online for the GT-I9505, apk+obb the site in my twitter can bring you to the files, im from the media share team there
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elindros97 said:
MohammadAG said:
Android 4.2 introduced lockscreen widgets, which allow you to glance at your widgets without unlocking your device, even when it's secure.
Samsung decided to rip this apart, and disable widgets if the device is secured.
This mod fixes that, all while enabling a secure camera on the lockscreen when swiping right (Gallery button won't be shown).
Compatibility:
This mod should work on all TouchWiz 4.2 ROMs, unless Samsung decides to break it later on.
Tested and/or reported working on:
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S3 with 4.2.2 leak
I've read this entire thread fully and am running a Samsung Galaxy S4 on AT&T SGH-I337 running Andoird 4.2.2 on baseband I337UCUAMDL and kernel 3.4.0-453947. I rooted using Motochopper and have TWRP recovery installed. I was able to successfully install the XDA Framework and download this mod and enable it. This is what I am experiencing:
1. With no passcode lock at all, I am able to swipe from right to left and see a bunch of shortcuts. I am also able to swipe from left to right and add widgets.
2. With a passcode added and no 'secure email account' attached to my device, I am still able to swipe from right to left to see shortcuts and from left to right to see widgets.
3. However, once I setup my work email MS Exchange, which does require a passcode lock, the mod only partially works. I am still able to swipe from right to left to see the shortcuts (although to access anything I still must enter my code). But I am not completely unable to swipe from left to right to see the widgets.
I was using Nova Launcher and thought this was the problem. But even after completely removing Nova Launcher and going back to the stock TouchWiz - same problem.
Any ideas???
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Anybody???
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Related

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?
nymviper1126 said:
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
tonyz3 said:
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.

[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?
Morloc2 said:
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...

[Q] a simple lockscreen needed

Is there a single lock screen app that does just the basics ; show upcoming appointments, missed calls messages and some short cut to few apps ? HTC lock screen did all this and i dont see a single one available for nexus 5.
Cover is nice but shows no notifications
dashclock is nice but android 4.4 for some stupid reason wont show the widget full length and shows the lock pin pad for half the screen by default.
Dashclock has a feature, that collapses all widgets. That will cause it to show all the important stuff, as soon as your screen is unlocked, having you drag the little lockpad on the bottom upwards or tapping on it to bring up the keyguard.
Edit: Also go to settings>lock screen>widgets and check maximize widgets.
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i do not see any such option.. My understanding is android in 4.4 forces you(widgets) to run minimize mode by default and a system apk needs a change to fix this https://code.google.com/p/dashclock/wiki/FAQ . did you get around this somehow?
Its probably worth mentioning that I am using beanstalk. I completely derped and forgot other Roms/non-root exist. I really don't know how the situation is, with third-party programs, but I guess you could look around for some app that forces the expanded/maximized view. Sorry I couldn't be of much help.
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is the beanstalk rom stable enough to use on my nexus5? basic functions like camera, calls, bluetooth should work fine.. ( CM for nexus 5 is not reached stable release yet)
Almost all roms here are stable enough for everyday use. Just because they aren't labeled stable, doesn't mean they aren't stable.
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You can also root and run XPosed Module - there is an option in Gravity Box that forces widgets to be maximized on the lockscreen by default.
Another app you may want to look at is Widget Locker:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker&hl=en
It costs a few bucks, but you can customize it to your liking.
i ended up rooting the phone ( CF auto root) and getting xposed framework and installing the maximize widget module. works fine with dash clock now. Should have done the root day 1 i got my nexus 5

Change your phablet "Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0"(running Android 4.1.2) to tablet [root

Change your phablet "Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0"(running Android 4.1.2) to tablet [root
Well, I am not good at making flashable zips so I would be writing up the process I used to turn my phablet to tablet,
First of all, I am going to tell you that after this some Samsung's stock apps might not work(including TouchWiz launcher and some other) or might work distorted(including calculator and others) , and play store might not show all apps
In this process, we are going to change LCD density to make the ROM believe that we are using a tablet and it will force tablet ui instead of phablet ui
As I stated above that TouchWiz won't work after this so it is recommended to have other launcher already installed(I use Google experience), so that you might not get stuck on a blank home screen repeatedly giving FC error for TouchWiz,
So after you have got a launcher installed, download any build prop editor(I use ROM toolbox) and open it and search for ro.sf.lcd_density property, you will find 2 with same name, but different values(on 4.1.2),one will have 160 and other will have 240.
Beware, don't change both values, just change 160 value to 140, don't touch 240 one or you will end up having systemUI force close error again and again
When you have done this, just reboot and you will have tabletUI instead of normal phablet ui, you will not have notification bar on top, but will have that on bottom in the side of navigation buttons (you will get them too)
Few changes that will come are:
1. Power+Home key no longer take screenshot, instead you have a soft key for that on navigation bar
2. Settings icon changes a little.
Counting...
Problems:
1. Navigation bar is white instead of normal black one, so notifications won't show up easily (you might get use to it, as I got used to it)
2. You can no longer take screen shot of your notifications
Any other you found? Just tell me, I will add it here
If u got any problem, just reply, I will try to help
I will update this for 4.4.2 soon, as I am not at home for now, on vacations at the moment will update it as I reach home. [UPDATE: Italian firmware update 4.4.2 do not have tablet ui, we can not change is ui to tablet, I don't know why they removed it]
Just to tell you, there are some xposed modules to do this and you can use them too, but they are temporary, this one is permanent, if you factory reset your tab without making any 3rd party launcher a system app then you won't be able to use your tab for the time you don't flash rom again or install a launcher from adb or any other way you can opt to fix it, you can still access notification area, thus also the settings but not anything that can't be opened from there!
I actually got inspired by thinking that there must be some way to get tabletUI instead of normal phabletUI because I like tabletUI personally
If you think of anything that need to be changed here, or needs to be updated, just reply and I will do what's appropriate
Tested on:
1. SM-T211(android v4.1.2), working!
2. SM-T211(android v4.4.2), not working!
You can try and tell me if it works on other variants or not and I will update
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Why not just use Phab7 with Xposed?
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Lincoln99 said:
Why not just use Phab7 with Xposed?
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As I said, there are some xposed modules which do this but they are temporary, once you factory reset, it will be lost and you will have to redo that, but this is permanent, no matter if you reset, it will be the same way, and one thing that you should keep in mind, TouchWiz home (launcher) will stop working after this, so just make a third party launcher a system app, by just copying the apk to /system/app/
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there is no tablet mode in kitkat. So any 4.4.x won't work. I can't stand the white status/nav bar so I don't put the dpi too low. I wonder if phab7 can get around the white status/nav bar.
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there is no tablet mode in kitkat. So any 4.4.x won't work. I can't stand the white status/nav bar so I don't put the dpi too low. I wonder if phab7 can get around the white status/nav bar.
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I tried both phab7 and tabletUI trigger in Xposed, both gives white bar
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You'd have to edit SystemUI.apk
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superkevx said:
there is no tablet mode in kitkat. So any 4.4.x won't work. I can't stand the white status/nav bar so I don't put the dpi too low. I wonder if phab7 can get around the white status/nav bar.
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I imagine it also suffers from heating
Andromeda 90 said:
I imagine it also suffers from heating
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Yes it does,
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Themes / Apps / Mods [App] SubUI-browser: Browse the web on the cover screen

Patched in OneUI 4 beta 2, working on a fix...
A proof of concept for custom widgets and apps on the cover screen. A GeckoView-based browser for the cover screen.
What works
- Custom widget
- Browsing the web
What doesn't
- On-screen keyboard
- Session saving
Important notes:
- No root required, but Samsung Health must be uninstalled to use this
Download it here: https://github.com/CarudiBu/SubUI-browser/releases/
Let me know if you encounter any bugs or have any ideas for more cover screen widgets / apps.
Teying to download but its a zip file. Tried to change ext to apk but issue with parsing
blkghost22 said:
Teying to download but its a zip file. Tried to change ext to apk but issue with parsing
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Unzip it Assumed the browser was packing it.
I did and only the packages and the build prop etc is there
I did and only the packages and the build prop etc is there
Nvm i must be blind.. i see the apk
Care to share how you get widgets to run on the cover screen? I found nothing in the Samsung documentation. Thanks!
I am also digging through your git repo
Why did you have to remove Samsung Health to make this work?
bobbydharrell said:
Care to share how you get widgets to run on the cover screen? I found nothing in the Samsung documentation. Thanks!
I am also digging through your git repo
Why did you have to remove Samsung Health to make this work?
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SubUI-browser/app/src/main/java/com at master ยท CarudiBu/SubUI-browser
Proof of concept of custom widgets and apps running on the Z Flip3 cover screen. Adds a widget to Z Flip3 cover screen that lets you launch a web browser-like app on the cover. - SubUI-browser/app/...
github.com
The first thing you may have noticed in digging through git is that the app spoofs that package to get it to work as an official widget.
Yes, I did. I cannot use that. Maybe they will provide an official sdk soon. Thanks!
bobbydharrell said:
Care to share how you get widgets to run on the cover screen? I found nothing in the Samsung documentation. Thanks!
I am also digging through your git repo
Why did you have to remove Samsung Health to make this work?
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Widgets running on the cover screen is only possible if the app pretends to be Samsung Health. The criteria for the Samsung settings app to show an app in the widget list is for the app to have a widget with a category of '2048' and the app to be a system app or have the Samsung Health package name.
Full apps can run on the cover screen without anything like this though. The second screen is seen as a second display in Android. The reason this app requires a custom widget to launch the custom app is because the second display is only activated when the phone is closed, so something on the cover screen must launch the app for it to appear on the screen - I use the widget for that.
There is another method, however. It's not shown in this app because I only found it a few days ago, but it's the intended way to show things on the cover screen and is the same way the camera preview works. There's an example of it here: https://github.com/CarudiBu/SubUI-mirror. Using Android's presentation mode, the display is woken up even when the phone is open and an app running on the main screen can show something on the cover. If an app starts showing something on the cover screen with presentation mode and the phone is closed, what it was showing remains on the screen.
Thanks for that!
CarudiBu said:
Using Android's presentation mode, the display is woken up even when the phone is open and an app running on the main screen can show something on the cover. If an app starts showing something on the cover screen with presentation mode and the phone is closed, what it was showing remains on the screen.
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Sounds like it could be used similar to the ROG Phone 5 Ultimate rear display with some sort of management app.
I also started messing around with the outer screen and noticed you could launch other apps that would then display inside it from the spoofed Samsung Health widget.
I started putting together a launcher to access all my apps without opening the screen. The only caveat seems to be that the keyboard will not display.
Always impressed how quickly, "man I wish my phone did this" goes to "ayyyy" with people like you. For anyone interested, emulators with a bt controller makes for a great stealth gaming device. Is there anyway you can flip the outer screen so it's either upside down or portrait? Maybe even with accelerometer support? Also would it ever possibly work while keeping Samsung health installed? Thanks for the great app, gave this phone the best missing feature.
Please release the app on Samsung Galaxy Store
It would be much better.
Galaxy10101 said:
Please release the app on Samsung Galaxy Store
It would be much better.View attachment 5404501
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You have to replace Samsung Health to do what could loosely be considered an exploit. That wouldn't go over well.
Sorry and thank you in advance. I can't seem to change widget to my own personal widget via settings cover screen widget. I unistalled Samsung health and downloaded correct file.. c I uld u tell me what I'm missing?
I've successfully installed it and it works perfectly. But how can I change the WebPage? At the moment I just can read reddit.
As for widget ideas: did anyone make a voice recorder already? I'm a journalist, so recording interviews without needing to open the phone would be nice. Also, I think the cover display would be just great for the needed interface (start/pause/stop recording buttons, one to play the recording, save/delete recording buttons, and visual audio waves).

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