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App, 4.0+, HomeFlip

I made a small home button launcher replacement, mainly for myself to overcome my new note 2 'bulkiness' when it comes to switch tasks quickly. Give it a try and let me know if you found it useful.
Google play download: HomeFlip

very useful app. thanks for sharing.
an idea from me: add a swipe option for opening the app. for ex. horizontal swipe open up the HomeFlip.

Noted.
feroxxx said:
very useful app. thanks for sharing.
an idea from me: add a swipe option for opening the app. for ex. horizontal swipe open up the HomeFlip.
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Noted, but this will require a background service so it will have to be optional, I like to keep thing lightweight (my daughter use my old Nexus S...)
Thanks!.

Thanks for sharing, I love it! Its fast and super lite!
Noellenchris

I do like the app.. I'm not sure if i'm missing something but I have an alternate launcher for my home screen, it seems that it defaults to that. Can i change the default home screen homeflip takes me to after its activated?

Knether said:
I do like the app.. I'm not sure if i'm missing something but I have an alternate launcher for my home screen, it seems that it defaults to that. Can i change the default home screen homeflip takes me to after its activated?
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Your not missing anything, this is a oversight from my part, I should have known that the xda crowd was likely to have at least one custom launcher in addition of the stock one installed!.
Thanks for the feedback, will fix this soon.

noellenchris said:
Thanks for sharing, I love it! Its fast and super lite!
Noellenchris
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Thanks..

Google Play Store Link for HomeFlip
Here ya go this looks pretty nifty btw.

Verry handy, great app
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PoorCollegeGuy said:
Here ya go this looks pretty nifty btw.
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This is really nice of you.
Thanks.

Thank you very much for making this app. It's nice and light. I tried it, but I will have to wait till the option to choose "default" launcher available to install it again :highfive:.
And is there anyway that I could replace the default recent apps with your app ? I have a button for recent apps, but it takes age to load

redguardsoldier said:
Thank you very much for making this app. It's nice and light. I tried it, but I will have to wait till the option to choose "default" launcher available to install it again :highfive:
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The support for fallback launcher selection should be available latter this week, I'll post the update info's on this thread, so keep watching.
redguardsoldier said:
And is there anyway that I could replace the default recent apps with your app ? I have a button for recent apps, but it takes age to load
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It depend on the ROM you are running, most stock Android will popup the task manager when pressing Home for few seconds, HomeFlip should preserve this behavior by default.
I'll check CM9 (this is what you are running right ?) internals to see if there is a way to hijack this, but keep in mind that I try to keep HomeFlip as non-invasive as possible, so any features that require additional permissions or dirty tricks is a no go for me, Respect peoples phone is my policy
Thanks.

id0x12345 said:
The support for fallback launcher selection should be available latter this week, I'll post the update info's on this thread, so keep watching.
It depend on the ROM you are running, most stock Android will popup the task manager when pressing Home for few seconds, HomeFlip should preserve this behavior by default.
I'll check CM9 (this is what you are running right ?) internals to see if there is a way to hijack this, but keep in mind that I try to keep HomeFlip as non-invasive as possible, so any features that require additional permissions or dirty tricks is a no go for me, Respect peoples phone is my policy
Thanks.
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I know the long-press home action, and of course, I don't like it . I have a cheap and weak phone (HTC explorer), so your animation seem a bit laggy . I have a dedicated button for recent apps, but it take about 1-1.5 second to load . So go to home and tap app icon is even faster than using the recent apps menu .
Looking for the update . By the way, the apk size is tiny, but cached process need 10MB, is that normal ?

redguardsoldier said:
I know the long-press home action, and of course, I don't like it . I have a cheap and weak phone (HTC explorer), so your animation seem a bit laggy . I have a dedicated button for recent apps, but it take about 1-1.5 second to load . So go to home and tap app icon is even faster than using the recent apps menu .
Looking for the update . By the way, the apk size is tiny, but cached process need 10MB, is that normal ?
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You can disable the animation from settings (context menu).
HomeFlip to not not cache anything by itself, but it is possible that the OS itself cache information (i.e. icons), I'll have a look.
Anyway, Android is getting good at managing memory itself, the times where you had to manually kill tasks are hopefully over.
Thanks.

HomeFlip 1.01 available now.
HomeFlip Version 1.01 available now:
changes:
- Settings / Added support for multiple launchers.
- Settings / Added background dimming customization.
Full theme customization coming up next, stay tuned.
Enjoy.

I'm probably missing the obvious here, but I absolutely can not find the settings. Awesome app though, if I could only find the settings to change the default launcher!
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kcls said:
I'm probably missing the obvious here, but I absolutely can not find the settings. Awesome app though, if I could only find the settings to change the default launcher!
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Hit Home to launch HomeFlip, then the Menu button.
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chp said:
Hit Home to launch HomeFlip, then the Menu button.
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I have a Nexus 4, and when using homeflip, there is no menu button.
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I like this a lot. Running it on my Nexus along with ADW launcher. Very fast and smooth. Subscribing to this thread to keep an eye on things

@above How did you get to the settings on your nexus?
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[APP][2.2+] Smart Taskabr 2 - most convenient one hand optimized quick access launche

[Smart Taskbar V2]
Smart Taskbar is designed to make you use your phone one handed easily. All new V2 is even more one hand optimized. Launch any application instantly without leaving your current window. Swipe your finger or click the trigger icon anytime in any App to bring up Smart Taskbar panel for super fast app launching also works as app organizer, folder organizer, multi tasker, task killer, and shortcut manager. The App is carefully designed and implemented to make sure you can comfortable do most things with just one hand. If you are one hand operation freak and is always looking for something to use your phone easier with one hand, then Smart Taskbar 2 is the right thing for you. Although it is capable, but I still don't suggest you use my App in driving. :silly:
How is everyone saying about V1:
Showcased in XDA front page in 2010
Showcased in addictivetips front page in 2010
Showcased in howtogeek in 2011
Reviewed by lifehacker in 2012
[Some Background]
About three years ago, I introduced an app called Smart Taskbar which used a never been used technique called system overlay window to demonstrate the potential benefit of using top level window in Android Apps to create something that is always on top and always available first time. So thats why you see many many devs that use similar technique to make their Apps such as swipe pad, swapps, sidebar...etc. Many of you may not know its me who brought you the first app in this class in Android Market by the time because app Smart Taskbar V1 is not as famous as other similar apps. Probably due to lack of details or it is simply too engineering style.
During my development of V1 in 2010, I asked many friends around me to see how's their reaction with an always available, always displayed, tiny trigger button design thats is displayed all the time on screen to access a small launcher style window when pressed. All of them told me its obstructive and bad of user experience. 3 years has passed. Even Apple adopt the idea in their iOS5 called accessitive touch. I don't know did Apple engineers know about my App. But I am quite happy that my concept is accepted by Apple.
If you are interested to know more about my V1, you can refer to this XDA thread for more details:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/smart-taskbar-launch-any-app-in-2-steps/
So I decided to create a V2 to improve problems that I have in V1. I started the requirement and feature development as early as the beginning of 2012 and started real coding job in Jun 2012. Finally after about 6 months of hard coding, I released my first beta on PlayStore in March, 2013. After two more months of beta and debugging, I think its ready to announce the App to everyone on XDA today.
[Features]
☆One click in any window to access Smart Taskbar main panel without leaving your current window
☆10 speedy quick launch spots for 1 click App/Custom action launching
☆Organize Apps/Actions in groups
☆Organize Apps/Actions in folder
☆Task Switcher
☆Add unlimited number of widget to use (No more desktop space limit)
☆Gesture driven
☆Build custom action (aka shortcut) to do more
☆Do basic App management such as force stop or uninstall directly on screen
☆Sortable App list by filter of frequency, alpha numerical, or installation time
[New In V2]
☆Brand new one hand friendly design
☆All graphics now in HD quality
☆Runs different UI on Pad and Phone
☆Gesture driven
☆New folder design for you to create multi dimensional gropus
☆5 more quick launch spots
☆Sortable list
☆Free dragable trigger icon
[Download]
(1) From Playstore [Link]
(2) Or from attachment provided in this thread
[Video]

Where to download ..
Excited to try a new app .. Sounds interesting
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abhipati said:
Where to download ..
Excited to try a new app .. Sounds interesting
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Sorry. You are too fast. I am still uploading. Will be ready soon.

Thanks for keeping update it
I have known this app for years. Not only the app itselft, but also the developer's attitude that keeping update new version periodly make a differnce with other apps.
Very appreciated!
:good::good::good::good::good:

This is truly great. You forgot to mention the ability to show statusbar when ST is expanded in full screen app. Bravo!

Hello!
Is possible to make this status bar starting only when I open google chorme?
And is possible to insert in the bar the typical button of a browser? (back, forward, favourite, setting, etc...).
Thank you!

ivanisevic82 said:
Hello!
Is possible to make this status bar starting only when I open google chorme?
And is possible to insert in the bar the typical button of a browser? (back, forward, favourite, setting, etc...).
Thank you!
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I don't quite get you because isn't Chrome non full screen app?
For button control, it would require root for key simulation and I don't want to make ST to be a root App. So I'd suggest you try my key simulation App, Button Savior.

jerryfan2000 said:
I don't quite get you because isn't Chrome non full screen app?
For button control, it would require root for key simulation and I don't want to make ST to be a root App. So I'd suggest you try my key simulation App, Button Savior.
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Thank you jerry!
I need it becouse I have a Meizu MX2, tha has a own smartbar. But for many reason I had to use a customized rom that hide this smartbar, so I have chrome fullscreen without a bar (other browser has it, for example firefox, opera or safari in ios).
So, I tried you button savior, but is have to two problem for me, maybe you can help me to resolve:
1) I'd like it start when I open chrome and close when I close it. Maybe is possible to do this with tasker, is right?
2) When button savior start, I'd like to have it maximized (like a normal bar) I don't want to click on the arrow to make it apper.
Is possible to do all this?
Thanks for your support!

ivanisevic82 said:
Thank you jerry!
I need it becouse I have a Meizu MX2, tha has a own smartbar. But for many reason I had to use a customized rom that hide this smartbar, so I have chrome fullscreen without a bar (other browser has it, for example firefox, opera or safari in ios).
So, I tried you button savior, but is have to two problem for me, maybe you can help me to resolve:
1) I'd like it start when I open chrome and close when I close it. Maybe is possible to do this with tasker, is right?
2) When button savior start, I'd like to have it maximized (like a normal bar) I don't want to click on the arrow to make it apper.
Is possible to do all this?
Thanks for your support!
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Hi,
Sounds like a great idea to add. I will add them. Thx for suggestion.

Just loaded this. Love it. It clears up my screen.
Sent from my SCH-I535

Amazing app.Thanks a lot for this.

Thx for sharing！

anyone has suggestion for me to improve the App? I remember when I announced V1, I got lots of suggestion in my XDA thread. This time, it is quite. It would be great if it is the result of my careful feature planning. :laugh::laugh:

cool app, thank, like it)

jerryfan2000 said:
anyone has suggestion for me to improve the App? I remember when I announced V1, I got lots of suggestion in my XDA thread. This time, it is quite. It would be great if it is the result of my careful feature planning. :laugh::laugh:
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I bought V2 as soon as I saw it -- been a happy user of V1 since early on.
One thing I've noticed -- alphabetical sorting of the apps doesn't actually seem to show them alphabetically for me. I can't figure out what order they're displayed in ... perhaps the name of the APK as opposed to the app name?
Also, as some have posted in the Play Store comments, the circular Quick Launch spots look nice but they're a little small on my HTC One and don't show the app very clearly.

Saw this yesterday and installed it. Bought it today. Incredible app. Samsung should give this a good look. Absolutely the best organizational app I have used.
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an amazing app. Can't give any suggestion at all. But just found folder item limit of 5 is too low. Will u change it to more? I think from the size of folder container, 4x3 (12) should be not a problem. hope u can enlarge the limit.

how do I move the trigger button to the left side? as soon as I click on it, stb opened up.
also, how do I clear out the quick launch buttons?
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testrider said:
how do I move the trigger button to the left side? as soon as I click on it, stb opened up.
also, how do I clear out the quick launch buttons?
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You press and hold on it for about 0.5S. Then you should be able to move it. For clean up all quick spots, there is no such function yet, I will try to add it later.

short/y said:
I bought V2 as soon as I saw it -- been a happy user of V1 since early on.
One thing I've noticed -- alphabetical sorting of the apps doesn't actually seem to show them alphabetically for me. I can't figure out what order they're displayed in ... perhaps the name of the APK as opposed to the app name?
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Here's a screenshot I took yesterday that I believe shows the strange sort order I posted about. Jerryfan2000, any idea what's going on here?

OmniSwitch interfers with the install button when installing apks.

I'm completely new to this ROM (Validus) and so far I'm very impressed. SOT is great and the customisation options are plentiful.
The only issue I've noticed so far is that when I try to install an apk it doesn't allow me to press the "install" button in the right bottom corner when omniswitch is enabled.
Other than that I decided to keep this ROM as my daily driver on my OPO.

CidAndroid said:
I'm completely new to this ROM (Validus) and so far I'm very impressed. SOT is great and the customisation options are plentiful.
The only issue I've noticed so far is that when I try to install an apk it doesn't allow me to press the "install" button in the right bottom corner when omniswitch is enabled.
Other than that I decided to keep this ROM as my daily driver on my OPO.
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As a workaround, try disabling the Drag Handle in OmniSwitch settings. You can then use your Recents button to launch OmniSwitch.

spires said:
As a workaround, try disabling the Drag Handle in OmniSwitch settings. You can then use your Recents button to launch OmniSwitch.
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Thanks, that seems to work on a side note; is this this appropriate place to post issues and ask questions or are those meant to be posted in the Google+ group only?

CidAndroid said:
Thanks, that seems to work on a side note; is this this appropriate place to post issues and ask questions or are those meant to be posted in the Google+ group only?
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I believe either here or Google+ is fine. Is this correct, @Char_G?

CidAndroid said:
Thanks, that seems to work on a side note; is this this appropriate place to post issues and ask questions or are those meant to be posted in the Google+ group only?
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@spires is correct, either place is fine. We're just trying to provide options

What's about NFC, actually like a lot other roms it doesn't work, greyed out. I'm on latest validus n6p.
Except the omni and nfc issue it's a amazing rom, thx!!!

Avalon said:
Thanks, that seems to work on a side note; is this this appropriate place to post issues and ask questions or are those meant to be posted in the Google+ group only?
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Very good
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Shortcutter Toolbox/SideBar

Hey guys... Hopefully a little treat for you all..
I have just made Shortcutter available on Android 6+, sidebar/toolbox and launcher shortcuts only, QS TileService is only available on 7.0.
Play Store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
Sign up to the beta for the latest changes:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.leedroid.shortcutter
Let me know how you all get on!..

Now available in the play store...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter

Looks like the M8 is finally dying out
If any of you guys are using Shortcutter & haven't popped in the play store to rate it yet please do!
Beta testers will need to exit the beta using the option at the bottom first, beta feedback doesn't show in the store listing.

LeeDroid said:
Looks like the M8 is finally dying out
If any of you guys are using Shortcutter & haven't popped in the play store to rate it yet please do!
Beta testers will need to exit the beta using the option at the bottom first, beta feedback doesn't show in the store listing.
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Did find one bug,while side bar was on and trying to install any apk file,it won't let you click install,just cancel. Uninstalled shortcutter and all apks install fine. Hope this helps.

Steveromingagain said:
Did find one bug,while side bar was on and trying to install any apk file,it won't let you click install,just cancel. Uninstalled shortcutter and all apks install fine. Hope this helps.
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That's only caused by rounded corners or screen filter overlays, the accessibility service in the app is there to detect those screens and disable the services when needed, sounds like you have enabled it bud

LeeDroid said:
That's only caused by rounded corners or screen filter overlays, the accessibility service in the app is there to detect those screens and disable the services when needed, sounds like you have enabled it bud
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Tried with filters and rounded corners deselected,same problem,turned of sidebar bar and all OK. I'll play with it some more and get better aqainted with it. :good:

Steveromingagain said:
Tried with filters and rounded corners deselected,same problem,turned of sidebar bar and all OK. I'll play with it some more and get better aqainted with it. :good:
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Screen overlay was only really introduced properly in marshmallow so it can be a bit of a pain, do let me know

Steveromingagain said:
Tried with filters and rounded corners deselected,same problem,turned of sidebar bar and all OK. I'll play with it some more and get better aqainted with it. :good:
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I will add some additional logic for mm to kill the sidebar

LeeDroid said:
I will add some additional logic for mm to kill the sidebar
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Found a great work around,use multi window with apk I'm insrltalling on top,then install button works.

Steveromingagain said:
Found a great work around,use multi window with apk I'm insrltalling on top,then install button works.
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Noice!

LeeDroid said:
Noice!
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Update...had a update from google play store and problem clicking install on apks is fixed,thanks.

Steveromingagain said:
Update...had a update from google play store and problem clicking install on apks is fixed,thanks.
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Glad to hear it
Accessibility access it the key to that one...
Hope you guys are all leaving me some outstanding reviews!

Bump... Some massive improvements going on in Beta guys

Do you have a copy that will work on 5.0.x version OS :angel:

Steveromingagain said:
Do you have a copy that will work on 5.0.x version OS :angel:
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Unfortunateley not buddy, the APIs used were not available on 5.0

LeeDroid said:
Unfortunateley not buddy, the APIs used were not available on 5.0
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Ok, thought I'd ask,thanks anyway.

Nudge

Frp

Pie multitasking

Hey guys I was wondering about the Pie update specifically multitasking I've noticed that in pixel phones you get live apps in multitasking screen and I was really excited for this feature but I just got my oneplus oneplus 6 2 weeks ago and I and I was surprised that it wasn't implemented so does anyone have an idea why it was cut out or even if its coming later in an incremental update?
Thanks in advance loving the phone btw

Do you have a video or something showing that? I've never heard about it.

Tomatot- said:
Do you have a video or something showing that? I've never heard about it.
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fast forward to 6:00

ahmad.magdy said:
fast forward to 6:00
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Do you mean copying from multitasking? Indeed I can't make it work but it doesn't like a huge absolutely needed feature.
Or do you mean having suggested apps at the bottom? I've actually never seen this feature on any other videos. Maybe it was only in the previews but it wasn't kept in final Pie?

Tomatot- said:
Do you mean copying from multitasking? Indeed I can't make it work but it doesn't like a huge absolutely needed feature.
Or do you mean having suggested apps at the bottom? I've actually never seen this feature on any other videos. Maybe it was only in the previews but it wasn't kept in final Pie?
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Yes copying text actually i think its an awesome feature if you email and text a lot

ahmad.magdy said:
Yes copying text actually i think its an awesome feature if you email and text a lot
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If you use the classic navigation buttons (back / home / recents), do you know that double tapping recents allows you to switch to the last app. I'm sure you'll find it as convenient if not more!

Tomatot- said:
If you use the classic navigation buttons (back / home / recents), do you know that double tapping recents allows you to switch to the last app. I'm sure you'll find it as convenient if not more!
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you can actually do that with new bar as well swipe where the multitasking used to be and it will switch between apps

ahmad.magdy said:
Yes copying text actually i think its an awesome feature if you email and text a lot
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Copying text from recents is a Google Pixel exclusive, no other phone has it. The only way to get it on other devices is to install Lawnchair along with Lawnstep, where this feature is/will be available (they were planning to add it, not sure if that happened already though).
EDIT: Ooor just use a custom ROM supporting this feature, should there be one.