Wondering if anyone knew a way to add other functions to the stock Google Now shortcut (swipe up from home button)??
I've searched and found similar threads(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799208), but none were answering my specific question.
I've also looked into LMT and the pie feature. I just don't like the way the pie looks. It's too bulky and doesn't have that OEM look/feel to it.
What I want is to go from this:
to something like this:
or
I whipped this up on photoshop real quick just to give you guys an idea of what I'm looking for. Let me know if anyone has any insight on this or any recomendations.
Thanks!
Nexus 5
Android 4.4.2 Stock
T-Mobile
Well, first off what you're referring to is called Quick Launch. And there are ROMs out there that have Quick Launch built in. I don't know of any that have those specific functions like the Settings toggle or Menu toggle. That said, it's definitely possible to add it in. The question is though, will developers?
I'll give you my opinion. I don't feel that the Settings toggle, back button, or Menu button are necessary there because they are right under it. It wouldn't make sense really. The point if those buttons are for quick access to applications or other functions such as Screen Off, take a Screenshot, toggle Torch, etc.
You don't have to agree with my opinion at all and can request developers to add this feature.
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soccerfan6789 said:
Well, first off what you're referring to is called Quick Launch. And there are ROMs out there that have Quick Launch built in. I don't know of any that have those specific functions like the Settings toggle or Menu toggle. That said, it's definitely possible to add it in. The question is though, will developers?
I'll give you my opinion. I don't feel that the Settings toggle, back button, or Menu button are necessary there because they are right under it. It wouldn't make sense really. The point if those buttons are for quick access to applications or other functions such as Screen Off, take a Screenshot, toggle Torch, etc.
You don't have to agree with my opinion at all and can request developers to add this feature.
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Thanks! I didn't know that was called Quick Launch. I'll look around again to try and find some more information on it.
As far as the soft keys underneath, I'm using a Nexus 5 and it has the back button (left), home (middle), and recent apps (right) on my translucent nav bar (as seen in pictures). Not sure what Settings toggle, back button, or Menu button underneath you were talking about, but I do agree with you that they would be redundant to have if they are also available below the Quick Launch. Not sure if you were thinking of another phone, maybe you can clarify for me.
As far as installing a ROM, I'm not trying to do that. Did it in the past but never found one I wanted to stick with. I really like the KitKat stock ROM but it's still missing a few things. So I have the xposed framework installed and am just trying to find a module that will do what I'm looking for.
Thanks again for the help.
Nevermind on this thread. I just found this module:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554049
GravityBox has these features(among many others):
--- Navigation bar tweaks including cursor control keys
--- Navigation bar ring targets
I think this is what I was looking for. I'm going to install the module tomorrow and see if it solves my problem.
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Hey all,
Does anyone know of an app that achieves the display of recently used apps in the notification dropdown area?
Essentially, performing the same function that a long press on the home button does, but obviously eliminating the need to press a button.
I've been looking for something like this for a good while, and was pleasantly surprised to see HTC had included this very function in their latest version of Sense.... when I went to the HTC London meet last week .
Unfortunately, the HTC guys demoing informed me there is currently no way to obtain this feature for current handsets.
To see what I am referring to, see the video below...
46sec <---> 51 sec
Is there an app that exists for this?
Thanks in advance,
c_man
I'm more impressed with the extremely quick startup.
FuryriderX said:
I'm more impressed with the extremely quick startup.
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I think that's discussed in another thread - I remember reading its not a 'proper' power down, that allows for such a quick start up.
Anyway, back on topic...
Actually I have been looking for something similar... My wife has a mytouch slide... And when you pull down notification tray it has recent 4 now I haven't tried scrolling sideways like that guy did... But that shows that it is possible cause the slide shows 4 recent...
Just have to find someone to port that I guess
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Rather than a port, which sounds like more effort, I thought an app to enable this functionality may exist.
It seems not?
its going to need a port i think, i would hope for a slightly modified version that would allow us to pin apps to it or even widgets a la galaxy s.
If you hold down the home button for a couple seconds you'll get a list of the eight last used apps.
smart bar does this an more. recent apps in drop down and/or favs and/or you can choose a certain app and/or many many more options, i cant remember. you have option to enable all or only recent apps via settings and checking off the check boxs.
i use on my a81e tablet and it works well. my long press of home button is buggy due to fw so this come in handy very much
here
Does smartbar have a big footprint?
Would really love an app that does 'just' this.
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Does smartbar have a big footprint?
Would really love an app that does 'just' this.
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I don't really know, I still just starting out on android so I'm in learning process
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I don't really know, I still just starting out on android so I'm in learning process
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No worries
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Hey Guy's,
I'm currently on WolfBreaks GingerBread 2.3.3 Build v3.7.0, and i'm wondering if there are any compatible Notification bar power control widget mods that i can apply to this rom? His ROM is nearly perfect in my opinion, the only real thing i'm missing is the convenience of being able to turn things on or off from status bar like bluetooth, gps, etc.. like i did with Cyanogen based mods in the past.
This comes in super handy especially when my phone is docked in car mode. Saves me the trouble of having to fiddle with backing out of an app to turn these features on or off while driving.
I am aware that there are apps on the market that already provide this functionality like the Widgetsoid app, however what i'm looking for is a more elagent tightly integrated mod that fits in with the overall theme and does not look like a widget was simply placed on the pull down tray.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help! Also, my apologies if this has been posted elsewhere, i did search but could not find an answer to my question before posting.
I should also clarify what i mean by "tightly integrated", apps like Widgetsoid only "link" to a separate pop-up menu where the control is turned on or off. So it takes several clicks and various screens to turn something on or off. What i want is to be able to turn the various different options on or off with a single click right from the Notification bar, like you find in the Cynaogen mods.
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I should also clarify what i mean by "tightly integrated", apps like Widgetsoid only "link" to a separate pop-up menu where the control is turned on or off. So it takes several clicks and various screens to turn something on or off. What i want is to be able to turn the various different options on or off with a single click right from the Notification bar, like you find in the Cynaogen mods.
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Dude, I use widgetsoid2 since forever and no pop up windows to Turn things on or off........ even with apn.......but its not in the notification window....
Skeb, that's the problem though. When you do place Widgetsoid in the notification bar, it no longer works with a single click. I already have widgets placed on my desktop for for turning various things on or off, and they do work with a single click. However when driving with google navigation turned on for example, i want to be able to do the same by swiping down the notification tray to enable bluetooth with a single click, without having to go to the desktop to use the widget, then go back to navigation.
Try it yourself, when you place any of these widgets on your notifcation tray it will no longer work with a single click, it instead brings up a seperate pop up window.
It's not exactly a deal breaker, but if i can get the same functionality that i had using Cyanogen mod's, then i would be really happy!
Agreed, I would love that feature too!
To those who care about this feature. I just wanted to post an update that WolfBreaks's GB rom will now be introducing Cyanogen style status bar control widgets in his v4.0 rom which will be released very shortly. I also noticed that EWJet CM7 port also includes this. Nice to know i did not have to wait long to see this feature!
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To those who care about this feature. I just wanted to post an update that WolfBreaks's GB rom will now be introducing Cyanogen style status bar control widgets in his v4.0 rom which will be released very shortly. I also noticed that EWJet CM7 port also includes this. Nice to know i did not have to wait long to see this feature!
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There is no such thing as "EWJet CM7 port",
it's still stock SE ROM, tweaked!
Just to clear out the confusion!
But yes, statubar toggles are finally here for stock ROMs!
You can use widgetsoid, its an app that adds this functionality
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You can use widgetsoid, its an app that adds this functionality
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God damn....you heard the man....READ first...."tightly integrated"........noobs..
My_Immortal said:
There is no such thing as "EWJet CM7 port",
it's still stock SE ROM, tweaked!
Just to clear out the confusion!
But yes, statubar toggles are finally here for stock ROMs!
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Lol.. yes your right, thanks for clarifying.
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God damn....you heard the man....READ first...."tightly integrated"........noobs..
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walidhiphop thanks, you would think people could take a second to read when the thread is still just a single page long. Not that i'm trying to diss anyone for trying to help and provide advise, but it doesn't take much effort to read a page of text either.
i wan a status bar with a feature that can adjust the screen off time..
Hello All,
New G2x user here, coming from vibrant world. One thing I noticed is it does not show the quick toggle icons when I pull down the notification bar. That was one very useful feature I am missing in this device. Is there any way to enable it?
Thanks for your attention.
You can flash cyanogen mod 7 that has it. Other than that I don't think you can.
Weapon G2x has it.
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Thanks Guys. Not yet comfortable flashing new rom on this. Need to learn a lot before trying.
Thats pretty much a touchwiz thing the g2x runs vanilla android best way to get that is putting a rom on your phone
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hold the screen then go to widgets, add power control to your screen, theres your toggle right there, wifi, bluetooth, gps etc...simple
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Hello All,
New G2x user here, coming from vibrant world. One thing I noticed is it does not show the quick toggle icons when I pull down the notification bar. That was one very useful feature I am missing in this device. Is there any way to enable it?
Thanks for your attention.
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There's a free Market app called Quick Settings that will work in the notification bar. Another similar one that I really like is Quick Desk. It doesn't work in the nav bar, but allows you set a long-press or double tap to open an overlay window from anywhere that holds anything you want, short cuts, widgets, etc. so it doesn't interfere with what you are currently doing.
On iOS, I can swipe the clock on the statusbar which I set to automatically open the App Switcher.
I've been trying AutomateIT, Tasker, and a few other Status bar tweaks but I haven't been able to find an app that will do one simple thing - when I swipe/tap/double-tap the clock or somewhere on the status bar, it should open the "Recent Apps" dialog (so I don't have to press that flimsy button)
Can anyone recommend an app, or how to do it in Tasker?
PS: I've been trying Tasker all day, and this is the last thing I need it to do, but no joy!
What phone do you have ?
By "App Switcher" do you mean the Recent Apps function that brings up apps still in memory ?
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What phone do you have ?
By "App Switcher" do you mean the Recent Apps function that brings up apps still in memory ?
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Ah yes, sorry. That is what I meant.
I have a Galaxy S3, rooted with Resurrection Remix 3.1.4 .
Actually I was able to achieve what I wanted with GMD Gesture Control (best 6$ ever spent!). So a different question now, is there a way to get it to monitor for gestures on the lockscreen? Prior to me swiping or doing my pattern..
Thanks for your help!
You can also access recent apps with a long press to he home button by default. With a launcher, you can come figure it to vice-versa.
I think several launchers also give you various new icons and swipe features.
Lock screen? I don't know. I might look into something like Widget Locker, maybe.
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Ah yes, sorry. That is what I meant.
I have a Galaxy S3, rooted with Resurrection Remix 3.1.4 .
Actually I was able to achieve what I wanted with GMD Gesture Control (best 6$ ever spent!). So a different question now, is there a way to get it to monitor for gestures on the lockscreen? Prior to me swiping or doing my pattern..
Thanks for your help!
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great find thanks getting it now
Pennycake said:
You can also access recent apps with a long press to he home button by default. With a launcher, you can come figure it to vice-versa.
I think several launchers also give you various new icons and swipe features.
Lock screen? I don't know. I might look into something like Widget Locker, maybe.
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I'll look into Widget Locker. I know you can do it with the home button, but mine is almost on it's deathbed and I want to minimise pressing it until I can find a way to fix it or the Nexus 4 becomes more freely available lol
Hi all,
what CM features do you miss in our RAZRi? Maybe we can develop some of them.
My most missed feature at this time is
- long press Back Button to kill app
Tried it to get this work, but got stuck unfortunately.
Any wishes or ideas? Or help?
Maybe the lockscreen features
I miss it
The back kill button too
Status bar mods without flashing mods?
Ooo yes i forgot, themes
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I miss the menue when hitting the power button where i can chose: power off, reboot, boot in recovery
And i miss that the homescreen does not have a landscape mode.
And the longpress-backbutton, too.
I miss the Theme Chooser and the Kill button aswell. I also miss DSP Settings from CM10, Lockscreen shortcut customization, Kernel Settings and DPI settings.
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+1 to the power menu.
It's a pain in the * to get this phone in recovery by holding the button.
I miss the editable lockscreen shortcuts and weather too...
Well for the power menu extended use Power toggles, it has the menu
All the options work good
Intel device - Razr i Owner
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+1 to the power menu.
It's a pain in the * to get this phone in recovery by holding the button.
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you can use power toggles from the store for this menu.
Just another thing, that i miss: cpu-settings...
And funny bootanimations and a nice bootlogo. I don`t need a reminder everytime i boot my phone, that bl is unlocked. I just know, what i have done
Lock screen weather and calendar display
One I miss most
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Would be really nice to see some CM features working on Razr i even without CM itself (personally I don't believe it will ever come...). I somehow hate to have installed many apps to personalise simple things as:
LED color and flashing speed
quiet hours
display brightness levels
and others like:
move apps to sd
and definitely power menu and back button > kill app
Please no fantasy features. Apps2SD is not possible since ICS
Also, +1 for "Power toggles" - move it to /system/app and you have even a GPS toggle. Use it since day one.
In addition to OP, I miss "slide2wake". This must be compiled in the kernel.
More input please
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Please no fantasy features. Apps2SD is not possible since ICS
Also, +1 for "Power toggles" - move it to /system/app and you have even a GPS toggle. Use it since day one.
In addition to OP, I miss "slide2wake". This must be compiled in the kernel.
More input please
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Hey shaft, an idea, what about look the Xposed framework? To compile it for our device . This gonna gave us a lot of themes for stock
Just an idea
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Hey shaft, an idea, what about look the Xposed framework?
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I asked the dev (rovo89) already.
BTW, you are the first person who called me "shaft"... I'm feeling home right now
Well, I think some things from CM are possible to implement. Surely we can't mimic a CM and most of the features are possible via 3rd party apps - just use them. For example the dealbraker "power toggles": I would never start to implement CM toggles because PT is much more powerful and easy to use.
LED control? Use Light Flow.
Quiet hours? Use Llama.
In general, don't be afraid of installing 3rd party apps, because the features in CM are "3rd party" too. If an app is extra installed or in the framework doesn't make a difference - they need RAM and CPU power also, moreover some "features" are extra apps also (DSP settings).
Let's focus on small things which aren't easily possible to install:
- back button kill app -> I'm working on that, need help eventually, someone interested?
- Lockscreen shortcuts/weather -> Maybe we can implement the 4.2 lockscreen?
- slide2wake -> Omar/arman68? Kernel masters?
- Power menu -> this should be easy, will take a look
- Display brightness -> arman68, can you do that?
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I asked the dev (rovo89) already.
BTW, you are the first person who called me "shaft"... I'm feeling home right now
Well, I think some things from CM are possible to implement. Surely we can't mimic a CM and most of the features are possible via 3rd party apps - just use them. For example the dealbraker "power toggles": I would never start to implement CM toggles because PT is much more powerful and easy to use.
LED control? Use Light Flow.
Quiet hours? Use Llama.
In general, don't be afraid of installing 3rd party apps, because the features in CM are "3rd party" too. If an app is extra installed or in the framework doesn't make a difference - they need RAM and CPU power also, moreover some "features" are extra apps also (DSP settings).
Let's focus on small things which aren't easily possible to install:
- back button kill app -> I'm working on that, need help eventually, someone interested?
- Lockscreen shortcuts/weather -> Maybe we can implement the 4.2 lockscreen?
- slide2wake -> Omar/arman68? Kernel masters?
- Power menu -> this should be easy, will take a look
- Display brightness -> arman68, can you do that?
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does someone seriously asked the cm dev's for help with the x86 architecture?
i cant belive they dont want support x86 ..dunno why
but maybe we have to wait till more x86 phones are available..
well, shaft you could contact me with a pm and send me some technical things you found yet for the "back button kill app".
regards
I miss DVC (Direct Volume Control) support from the CM, for any music player (e.g. PowerAmp) :cyclops:
And what I really miss are processor adjustment. (vsel undervolting)
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Well for the power menu extended use Power toggles, it has the menu
All the options work good
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How did you get that softkeys?
nestori said:
How did you get that softkeys?
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With an app called Softkeyz
Its paid on play store and you can import your own customs icons
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I really miss:
-Power menu
-Wheater in lockscreen
I really want:
-4.2.2 toggles
-4.2.2 lockscreen
I miss AOSP apps, like browser and launcher.
Help needed!
I tried several hours now to implement the Extended Power Menu.
Here is a very good diff/instruction - this is easy!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11a7ghZpdTcZbeDtneTnEHkHLn5_XQ9k2FDFFh-os-q0/mobilebasic
Original Thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194350
But my f***ing RAZR instantly vibrates and reboots as soon as I long press power and I can't find the reason. In another thread here at XDA someone implemented this in his XT910 and this works, these are the same code lines...
I double/triple checked everything and I will throw the phone out of the window if I spend more time with it now
Anyone an idea? This is really a simple mod, my god!
shaftenberg said:
Help needed!
I tried several hours now to implement the Extended Power Menu.
Here is a very good diff/instruction - this is easy!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11a7ghZpdTcZbeDtneTnEHkHLn5_XQ9k2FDFFh-os-q0/mobilebasic
Original Thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2194350
But my f***ing RAZR instantly vibrates and reboots as soon as I long press power and I can't find the reason. In another thread here at XDA someone implemented this in his XT910 and this works, these are the same code lines...
I double/triple checked everything and I will throw the phone out of the window if I spend more time with it now
Anyone an idea? This is really a simple mod, my god!
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Check this for your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184877