Here's A Guide For Go Launcher EX
Go Launcher Preferences
Screen display
Display Settings
Status bar- check on to show the status bar at the top of your phone, uncheck to hide it. this only hides the status bar while in home screen view if something occurs the stat bar will show back up. it will also remain visible while using certain apps and when in menus.
Screens scroll circularly- if you swipe left on the first screen you go to the last and vice verce. i only use two screens so its nice being able to swipe either direction to get to my common apps. (see screenshots below)
Wallpaper scrolling- check to have the wall paper move in unison to your home screen swipes. if you are running stock rom and have choppy transition try turning this off.
App icon labels- shows or hides app names on the home screen.
(5x5)Grid size- adjusts the number of rows and columns available for apps and widgets. the first number indicates rows the second, columns.
Home Screen Transition
(f/s)Transition- changes the screen change animation to-
Default- no effect the screen just slides left or right.
Bounce- apps and widgets bounce, like a kid making a paper doll walk /\/\/\ like so.
Bulldoze- peels the apps and widgets, imagine you are scraping them off with a bulldozer.
Cube (inside)- moves apps to look like yo are in a room and looking from wall to wall. best with four or more screens
Cube (outside)- now you are turning a cube in your hands, again, best with four screens
Flip (simple)- your apps and widgets flip over as if on pages.
Flip (with wallpaper)- flips as though the wallpaper is also on a card. you may want to disable wallpaper scrolling for a nicer transition.
Roll- imagine your apps and widgets are on a wheel. you may want to bring down your fling speed for this one and the next two.
Wave- apps and widgets move like waves are under them.
Windmill- apps move as if the top is attached to the hub of a wind mill. best with four or more screens.
(100) Fling speed-how fast your home screen transition occurs. if you are having choppy transitions turn this down.
(100) Elasticity-controls how far your screen overshoots during fast transitions.
Screen Indicator
Screen indicator shows a small line of dots indicating your screen.
Auto hide screen indicator- the afore mentioned dots will disappear after a short period of time. only active if the previous box is checked.
Screen Settings
you can add and delete home screens from here. tap the "+" on a blank screen to add a screen and the little x in the top right of a screen to delete it.
screens can also be re ordered by dragging them to a new spot.
Dock settings
Select style- choose one of the following styles for your dock icons.
Transparent- uses the GL transparent theme for dock icons.
Dock row-changes how many available docks there are. change docks by sliding left or right on the dock.
Custom background- use any picture as a background for your dock. large pics must be cropped.
Select dock background- choose your dock picture. only available if previous box checked.
Loop mode is same as circular scrolling, only for the dock.
App drawer settings
Scrolling orientation-controls which way your apps move/scroll.
if you use vertical you can also scroll up and down by sliding your finger left and right.
Custom background set any picture as a background in the app drawer.
Select drawer background- choose your pic. only available if the previous box is checked.
Grid size- set how many apps show at a time by controlling number of rows/columns.
App icon labels- shows or hides app names.
Hide app icons- you can choose to hide apps from your drawer from here. check the apps you want to hide and press the back button on the phone to save.
Icon sorting-choose how your icons are sorted, alphabetically, chronologically from newest to oldest or vice verce.
Show effect-adds an effect to the app drawer appearing.
Running tab
Show locked apps- check to show apps you have locked on.
choose locked apps-choose which apps to lock (keep running at all times)
Operation settings
Gravity sensor
Screen rotation-check to enable a landscape view when your phone is turned sideways.
Popup quick menu
Popup quick menu-check to enable the popup menu when you long press an icon/widget. the menu lets you change icons, their displayed names, remove them from home screen, uninstall apps, and delete or resize widgets.
Key and gestures
Home key action-changes what happens when you hold the back key...
Disable- self explanatory.
Application- launches the app of your choice)
Shortcut- select a shortcut from the menu that pops up. you will go to this when you hold back at the home screen.
Show home screen- shows your main home screen (generally center)
Show home screen, then preview- returns you to your main screen, from main screen hold again to go to screen settings.
Show preview- goes to screen settings menu.
Show app drawer- self explanatory.
Show notification- shows drop down notification box.
Show/Hide status bar- self explanatory.
Glide up action-what happens when you slide your finger from to to bottom on a screen... actions are same as above
Glide down action- what happens when you slide from top to bottom.
Advanced settings
System persistant- not sure. the warning scared me.
Prevent force close- tries to prevent fc's when memory low.
Clean rubbish data if you resize your grid some apps may "disappear" they are still there but can't be shown. if you resize your screen and it gets choppy come tap this. it removes those poofed widgets and apps from memory.
Resizing widgets
almost any widget can be resized (stretched or squashed) to your preference. some cannot, such as the cpuboost nitrous widget. usefull for bringing apps down to a convenient size or larger for bigger fingers.
long press a widget and select resize. drag the edges to the desired size.
Changing app icons
any picture can be used as an icon.
long hold an icon, choose "replace", choose a theme to take icons from it or use any picture.
to select a pic choose "custom icon" large pics must be cropped...
Change app display names
long press an app and select "rename"
Dock actions
long press the dock on any icon.
select "change shortcut" to change the app/shortcut set to that spot. choose "blank" to remove the app/ shortcut. use this to get rid of unwanted +'s too.
select "choose icon" to use a custom icon.
select "change gesture response" to change what happens when yuo slide your finger along the dock
hi i am trying to find out if there is any way to disble/hide the Go LAUNCHER MENU (for my HTC ONE X)?
(the black bar with 3 vertical dots in the middle, located below the docks at the very bottom of the screen.)
HELPPP
PlusAndroid said:
Here's A Guide For Go Launcher EX
Go Launcher Preferences
Screen display
Display Settings
Status bar- check on to show the status bar at the top of your phone, uncheck to hide it. this only hides the status bar while in home screen view if something occurs the stat bar will show back up. it will also remain visible while using certain apps and when in menus.
Screens scroll circularly- if you swipe left on the first screen you go to the last and vice verce. i only use two screens so its nice being able to swipe either direction to get to my common apps. (see screenshots below)
Wallpaper scrolling- check to have the wall paper move in unison to your home screen swipes. if you are running stock rom and have choppy transition try turning this off.
App icon labels- shows or hides app names on the home screen.
(5x5)Grid size- adjusts the number of rows and columns available for apps and widgets. the first number indicates rows the second, columns.
Home Screen Transition
(f/s)Transition- changes the screen change animation to-
Default- no effect the screen just slides left or right.
Bounce- apps and widgets bounce, like a kid making a paper doll walk /\/\/\ like so.
Bulldoze- peels the apps and widgets, imagine you are scraping them off with a bulldozer.
Cube (inside)- moves apps to look like yo are in a room and looking from wall to wall. best with four or more screens
Cube (outside)- now you are turning a cube in your hands, again, best with four screens
Flip (simple)- your apps and widgets flip over as if on pages.
Flip (with wallpaper)- flips as though the wallpaper is also on a card. you may want to disable wallpaper scrolling for a nicer transition.
Roll- imagine your apps and widgets are on a wheel. you may want to bring down your fling speed for this one and the next two.
Wave- apps and widgets move like waves are under them.
Windmill- apps move as if the top is attached to the hub of a wind mill. best with four or more screens.
(100) Fling speed-how fast your home screen transition occurs. if you are having choppy transitions turn this down.
(100) Elasticity-controls how far your screen overshoots during fast transitions.
Screen Indicator
Screen indicator shows a small line of dots indicating your screen.
Auto hide screen indicator- the afore mentioned dots will disappear after a short period of time. only active if the previous box is checked.
Screen Settings
you can add and delete home screens from here. tap the "+" on a blank screen to add a screen and the little x in the top right of a screen to delete it.
screens can also be re ordered by dragging them to a new spot.
Dock settings
Select style- choose one of the following styles for your dock icons.
Transparent- uses the GL transparent theme for dock icons.
Dock row-changes how many available docks there are. change docks by sliding left or right on the dock.
Custom background- use any picture as a background for your dock. large pics must be cropped.
Select dock background- choose your dock picture. only available if previous box checked.
Loop mode is same as circular scrolling, only for the dock.
App drawer settings
Scrolling orientation-controls which way your apps move/scroll.
if you use vertical you can also scroll up and down by sliding your finger left and right.
Custom background set any picture as a background in the app drawer.
Select drawer background- choose your pic. only available if the previous box is checked.
Grid size- set how many apps show at a time by controlling number of rows/columns.
App icon labels- shows or hides app names.
Hide app icons- you can choose to hide apps from your drawer from here. check the apps you want to hide and press the back button on the phone to save.
Icon sorting-choose how your icons are sorted, alphabetically, chronologically from newest to oldest or vice verce.
Show effect-adds an effect to the app drawer appearing.
Running tab
Show locked apps- check to show apps you have locked on.
choose locked apps-choose which apps to lock (keep running at all times)
Operation settings
Gravity sensor
Screen rotation-check to enable a landscape view when your phone is turned sideways.
Popup quick menu
Popup quick menu-check to enable the popup menu when you long press an icon/widget. the menu lets you change icons, their displayed names, remove them from home screen, uninstall apps, and delete or resize widgets.
Key and gestures
Home key action-changes what happens when you hold the back key...
Disable- self explanatory.
Application- launches the app of your choice)
Shortcut- select a shortcut from the menu that pops up. you will go to this when you hold back at the home screen.
Show home screen- shows your main home screen (generally center)
Show home screen, then preview- returns you to your main screen, from main screen hold again to go to screen settings.
Show preview- goes to screen settings menu.
Show app drawer- self explanatory.
Show notification- shows drop down notification box.
Show/Hide status bar- self explanatory.
Glide up action-what happens when you slide your finger from to to bottom on a screen... actions are same as above
Glide down action- what happens when you slide from top to bottom.
Advanced settings
System persistant- not sure. the warning scared me.
Prevent force close- tries to prevent fc's when memory low.
Clean rubbish data if you resize your grid some apps may "disappear" they are still there but can't be shown. if you resize your screen and it gets choppy come tap this. it removes those poofed widgets and apps from memory.
Resizing widgets
almost any widget can be resized (stretched or squashed) to your preference. some cannot, such as the cpuboost nitrous widget. usefull for bringing apps down to a convenient size or larger for bigger fingers.
long press a widget and select resize. drag the edges to the desired size.
Changing app icons
any picture can be used as an icon.
long hold an icon, choose "replace", choose a theme to take icons from it or use any picture.
to select a pic choose "custom icon" large pics must be cropped...
Change app display names
long press an app and select "rename"
Dock actions
long press the dock on any icon.
select "change shortcut" to change the app/shortcut set to that spot. choose "blank" to remove the app/ shortcut. use this to get rid of unwanted +'s too.
select "choose icon" to use a custom icon.
select "change gesture response" to change what happens when yuo slide your finger along the dock
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Ya bit it doesn't allow you to hide dock like ADW Launcher and ADW Launcher is smooth than Go Launcher.
aliguu said:
hi i am trying to find out if there is any way to disble/hide the Go LAUNCHER MENU (for my HTC ONE X)?
(the black bar with 3 vertical dots in the middle, located below the docks at the very bottom of the screen.)
HELPPP
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You cant, adw would need to have a menu button set for android 3.0+ and as it doesn't the legacy menu button shows
Sent from my ice cream powered Nexus S
this is a shame ><
I really love this app
i even had it all setup like the way i wanted! all transparent and neat:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
i might try adw to see if i can custom it to something like this.
great app this go launcher but themes are a lil buggy
I'm also trying to find out if that menu/settings bar cab be hidden or disabled. Using gestures I can access the settings, so I don't see that menu bar as being necessary.
Yeah, the settings bar is awful and pointless. It must be able to be removed. I've been using GO for over a year on my DHD but if this is the case I won't be any longer.
As said you can access the settings by swiping up, or from the pull down menu (let alone any other options ie icon on screen/dock, gesture on a dock icon etc).
Bug in GO EX? Or user error?
I think I found a bug. Here's how to repeat:
1. create a navigation shortcut on a home screen.
2. create another navigation shortcut on the home screen.
3. Drag #2 shortcut on to #1. Note a folder has been created.
4. create a third navigation shortcut on the home screen.
5. drag #3 shortcut into the folder you created on step 3.
6. note that instead of 3 shortcuts, you now have 2. (sometimes 1). Creating new shortcuts and putting into the folder deletes previous ones.
This a known thing, or am I Doing It Wrong(tm)?
where to change the grid setting for landscape mode ? pls help
Is it possible to change the default app that opens when pressing the 5 dock items - phone, sms, browser, apps, ?
say for browser can i set it so that Opera opens when I open it ?
Another thing, in normal HTC sense, when I went into App drawer, and pressed the setting key, I would have the option to select "Remove app" and in that I can select the "Running" tab and see what services and processes are running.
This running tab seems different from the running tab that is shown when i go to the app drawer using Go Launcher - is it possible to use the Sense "running" tab or set the Go Launcher running tab to show just like the Sense one ?
thanks
Tablet dock scrolling?
I'm running the HD version on my Transformer Infinity with the CROMi-X 4.5 rom. Does the dock scroll so that I can add more items?
Thanks
turnin off transparency
How can i turn off transparency in apps?? i mean for example at stock settings i don't wanna see the wallpaper i do not want transparency in apps!!. or at least how can i change the transparency lvl like in app drawer where i can make the wallpaper darker. if i could turn the wallpaper dark enough in apps like stock settings that would be fine.
aliguu said:
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I so like the Facebook thumbnail. Oh my :victory:
i think Nova launcher is the best because it's very simple, smooth and stable. it doesn't make the desktop cluttered with lots of unnecessary information.
angr1112 said:
I'm also trying to find out if that menu/settings bar cab be hidden or disabled. Using gestures I can access the settings, so I don't see that menu bar as being necessary.
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+1
Russinating said:
Yeah, the settings bar is awful and pointless. It must be able to be removed. I've been using GO for over a year on my DHD but if this is the case I won't be any longer.
As said you can access the settings by swiping up, or from the pull down menu (let alone any other options ie icon on screen/dock, gesture on a dock icon etc).
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+1
Does anybody know if a fix has been found for this yet ? I too just want the default android system settings menu to appear when the settings/menu button is pressed on the home screen..
disable menu button
Hi,
My menu button kills the app im in if I long press it.... now everytime I do that the go settings menu pops up... can I disable the function on the menu button??
Thnks
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liobeir said:
Hi,
My menu button kills the app im in if I long press it.... now everytime I do that the go settings menu pops up... can I disable the function on the menu button??
Thnks
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Sorry...I now see the posts above... any help on this?
I have just switched over to Go launcher from ADW launcher. I would like to know how do I sort the apps in a folder alphabetically? I cant seem to locate the settings anywhere. Please help...
friends
Post here your expreince regaeding your note 3 such app , home screan, setting and other.
Thanks,
:good:
#1 – Never lose your S Pen!
The S Pen is integral to the power of the Galaxy Note 3 – not something you want to lose. Here’s how you can set the Note 3 to alert you that you may have left the stylus behind:
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen
Uncheck “Turn off pen detection”
Check S Pen keeper
This will only work when the screen is off, and if you press “okay” when it warns you once, it won’t warn you again until you redock the S Pen and leave it behind again. So be careful!
#2 – Control your Galaxy Note 3 while wearing gloves
The capacitive screen on the Note 3 isn’t only good for writing and drawing with a stylus, it can also be set to operate while wearing gloves, but you’ve got to enable the option:
Go to Settings > Controls > Increase touch sensitivity (it’s the very last option)
Turn this ON!
#3 – Type with one hand
The Galaxy Note 3 is HUGE which may turn some small-handed people away, but if difficulty in one-handed typing is a concern, please know you can adjust your keyboard accordingly!
Go to Settings > Controls > One-handed operation
Check “Use for all screens”
Only check other boxes if you want them automatically resized all the time
The S Pen also makes typing with Swype an absolute pleasure… give that a try as well!
#4 – Block notifications while you’re sleeping
You don’t want to miss an important call or text from a family member or friend in case of emergency, but notifications from apps and drunk dialing idiots threaten to keep you up all night. And those stinking LED notification lights are BRIGHT! Luckily the Note 3 has a feature for this specific problem called “Blocking Mode”:
Go to Settings > Device > Blocking Mode (the last option)
Turn the feature on
Press “Blocking Mode” to set options
UNCHECK “Turn alarm and timer” unless you want to be late for work
UNCHECK “Always” and set the time period you’re sleeping (otherwise turn this feature on/off at night and in the morning)
MAKE SURE you set your list of “Allowed Contacts” who can bypass this feature (family, friends, booty calls, etc…)
#5 – Lower the screen saturation and contrast
Is Samsung’s outrageously bright and colorful Super AMOLED screen a little TOO bright and colorful? You can do more than lower the screen brightness and instead tone down the contrast and saturation:
Go to Settings > Device > Display > Screen Mode
Select “Professional photo” or “Movie” to tone down the screen if you feel the colors are too vibrant
It doesn’t have a huge impact but it can certainly help.
#6 – Vibrations too strong?
The default notification vibrations are pretty darn strong! You can turn them down:
Go to Settings > Device > Sound > Vibration Intensity
Adjust your incoming call, notification, and haptic feedback vibrations as you see fit!
You can also set your phone to vibrate even when ringing (great if you’re at a bar, party, concert, or other loud place) and change the pattern of the vibration from the same settings area.
#7 – Show the battery percentage in the status bar
It can be really annoying trying to guess how much battery you have left by estimating how much of your little icon is filled up with green. We want numbers! Here is how you can put your exact percentage in the notification bar:
Go to Settings > Device > Display
Scroll down and select “Show battery percentage”
Ah… much more helpful.
#8 to #12 – Motion controls annoying? Only enable these!
Samsung has a boat load of features that detect your eyes and your hands and attempt to behave automatically based on your intents. Most can be annoying but some are pretty useful. I recommend turning ALL of them off except the following. Go to the Settings > Controls > Motion Control section for all of the below:
See notifications without touching your phone!
Air gesture > Quick Glance > On. Wave your hand over the screen for a quick look at notifications. (Turn Air jump, Air browse, and Air call-accept off)
Added Stylus hovering functionality!
Air view mode > On > Auto. This provides extra features when hovering over items with the S Pen, for example popping up larger images when browsing the gallery or scrolling pages up/down. Open “Air view pen options” to see exactly where it works.
Special Air Command Features!
Air Command > On: Quickly add recent attachments and frequent recipients by hovering over these respective fields
Turn both Motions & Palm Motions OFF
Prevent screen from sleeping when you’re looking at it!
Smart Screen > Smart stay > On. Uncheck the rest of these features.
#13 – Search for settings
Already overwhelmed? You can now search your settings to more easily find hidden options!
From the home screen press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Tap “Search” at the top and have at it! Don’t forget this feature is here… it’s very useful.
#14 – Customize your quick settings buttons
Prefer to have different quick setting toggles in your notification bar? You can change them easily:
Pull down the notification bar
Tap the square icons at the top right
Tap the pencil icons at the top right
Drag available buttons to the Notificaion panel (you’ll have to replace an existing button)
Re-order as you like by dragging and dropping
#15 to #18 – Customize your lock screen
Your lock screen can be more than just a lock screen… you’ve just got to set it up. You can find all of these options in:
Settings > Device > Lock Screen.
15) Add quick launch icons to your lock screen.
Shortcuts > On. Further customize by tapping the icons and selecting your own quick launch apps!
16) Add widgets to your lock screen
Multiple Widgets > On > Favorite Apps. The “Camera” option is relatively useless since you can set a quick launch icon (above) to your camera and it launches much more quickly and smoothly.
17) Personalize with contact info and personal message
If you lose your phone, it’s helpful if your screen shows your contact information so a good samaritan can help you retrieve your device. You might also want to add a little of your own pizzaz.
18) Create a memo without unlocking
Action Memo on lock screen > On. To create an “Action Memo” without unlocking your phone, simply hold down the S Pen button and tap anywhere on the lock screen twice. An Action Memo note will immediately pop up at your disposal! Make sure the setting is enabled in
#19 to #25 – Home Screen Shortcuts
When you’re on the home screen the following buttons provide extra functionality.
19) Hold back button to enable/disable Multi Window
20) Double Press Home Button for S Voice
21) Hold Home button for Recent Apps and access to RAM Manager and Google Now
22) Press Home Button for My Magazine
23) Swipe up from the home button for My Magazine
24) Hold Menu Button for S Finder
25) Press Menu Button to edit your Home Screens, access settings, and read help docs
#26 – Prevent Air Command from launching when stylus removed
Air Command is greatly, but you might get restless if the menu pops up EVERY time you remove the Stylus. You can choose to turn this off (or toggle to automatically open Action Memo, which is probably more annoying).
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen > Pen detachment options
Select “None”
#27 – Capture screen without S Pen & Screen Writer
To get a screen capture without using Air Command, simply hold the Home and Power Button at the same time. You can also prevent the screen captures from entering edit mode by going to Settings > Device > Display > Edit after screen capture (the last option)
#28 – Turn your phone into a Senior Citizen Saver
Did you buy the Galaxy Note 3 for Grandma or Grandpa because they don’t need a telescope to read the print on the HUGE 5.7 inch screen? Make things even simpler by transforming their phone into an incredibly basic layout that’s hard to NOT understand.
Go to Settings > Device > Easy Mode
Turn it on!
#29 – Display your app drawer in alphabetical order
If you’ve got a ton of apps, flipping through page after page to get to something specific can be a hassle. You can change the layout of your app drawer very easily to make it more convenient:
Open you app drawer
Press the menu button
Press “View type”
Select either “Alphabetical list” or “Alphabetical grid” depending on your preference
#30 – Unlock your phone by saying “Hi Galaxy”
I’ve seen many people complain that saying “Hi Galaxy” won’t work and they can’t find the option in the Note’s settings. That’s because the option is actually hidden in the settings of the S Voice app!
Open S Voice (double tap Home Button or open from your app tray)
Press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Check “Wake up command”
Turn “Voice wake-up” On to activate S Voice even while the screen is off!
Note: “Hi Galaxy” won’t simply unlock you’re phone… it must be followed by a voice command to become useful (see below)
To see full artical click below link
phandroid.com/2013/10/04/galaxy-note-3-tips-tricks/
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
Thank you sadekul1985
sadekul1985 said:
#1 – Never lose your S Pen!
To see full artical click below link
phandroid.com/2013/10/04/galaxy-note-3-tips-tricks/
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
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See notifications without touching your phone!
Air gesture > Quick Glance > On. Wave your hand over the screen for a quick look at notifications. (Turn Air jump, Air browse, and Air call-accept off)
^^ This feature won't work if you have it switched on and the 'Palm Motions' off. So, if you want to use the above feature, make sure to switch the Palm motion on.
Also, there are a lot more features which I thought were not working in my phone at first, but then I realised that we need to switch on some other features to make them work. Hence, if you think that any of the motion feature doesn't works on your phone then switch on all, yes all of them and then try it. It should probably work then!
sadekul1985 said:
#4 – Block notifications while you’re sleeping
You don’t want to miss an important call or text from a family member or friend in case of emergency, but notifications from apps and drunk dialing idiots threaten to keep you up all night. And those stinking LED notification lights are BRIGHT! Luckily the Note 3 has a feature for this specific problem called “Blocking Mode”:
Go to Settings > Device > Blocking Mode (the last option)
Turn the feature on
Press “Blocking Mode” to set options
UNCHECK “Turn alarm and timer” unless you want to be late for work
UNCHECK “Always” and set the time period you’re sleeping (otherwise turn this feature on/off at night and in the morning)
MAKE SURE you set your list of “Allowed Contacts” who can bypass this feature (family, friends, booty calls, etc…)
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When I tried this using the timer, it never turned off, I missed a call next morning about a job interview.
Are there any settings elsewhere that interfere?
Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
Sent from my SM-N900 using xda app-developers app
sadekul1985 said:
#1 – Never lose your S Pen!
The S Pen is integral to the power of the Galaxy Note 3 – not something you want to lose. Here’s how you can set the Note 3 to alert you that you may have left the stylus behind:
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen
Uncheck “Turn off pen detection”
Check S Pen keeper
This will only work when the screen is off, and if you press “okay” when it warns you once, it won’t warn you again until you redock the S Pen and leave it behind again. So be careful!
#2 – Control your Galaxy Note 3 while wearing gloves
The capacitive screen on the Note 3 isn’t only good for writing and drawing with a stylus, it can also be set to operate while wearing gloves, but you’ve got to enable the option:
Go to Settings > Controls > Increase touch sensitivity (it’s the very last option)
Turn this ON!
#3 – Type with one hand
The Galaxy Note 3 is HUGE which may turn some small-handed people away, but if difficulty in one-handed typing is a concern, please know you can adjust your keyboard accordingly!
Go to Settings > Controls > One-handed operation
Check “Use for all screens”
Only check other boxes if you want them automatically resized all the time
The S Pen also makes typing with Swype an absolute pleasure… give that a try as well!
#4 – Block notifications while you’re sleeping
You don’t want to miss an important call or text from a family member or friend in case of emergency, but notifications from apps and drunk dialing idiots threaten to keep you up all night. And those stinking LED notification lights are BRIGHT! Luckily the Note 3 has a feature for this specific problem called “Blocking Mode”:
Go to Settings > Device > Blocking Mode (the last option)
Turn the feature on
Press “Blocking Mode” to set options
UNCHECK “Turn alarm and timer” unless you want to be late for work
UNCHECK “Always” and set the time period you’re sleeping (otherwise turn this feature on/off at night and in the morning)
MAKE SURE you set your list of “Allowed Contacts” who can bypass this feature (family, friends, booty calls, etc…)
#5 – Lower the screen saturation and contrast
Is Samsung’s outrageously bright and colorful Super AMOLED screen a little TOO bright and colorful? You can do more than lower the screen brightness and instead tone down the contrast and saturation:
Go to Settings > Device > Display > Screen Mode
Select “Professional photo” or “Movie” to tone down the screen if you feel the colors are too vibrant
It doesn’t have a huge impact but it can certainly help.
#6 – Vibrations too strong?
The default notification vibrations are pretty darn strong! You can turn them down:
Go to Settings > Device > Sound > Vibration Intensity
Adjust your incoming call, notification, and haptic feedback vibrations as you see fit!
You can also set your phone to vibrate even when ringing (great if you’re at a bar, party, concert, or other loud place) and change the pattern of the vibration from the same settings area.
#7 – Show the battery percentage in the status bar
It can be really annoying trying to guess how much battery you have left by estimating how much of your little icon is filled up with green. We want numbers! Here is how you can put your exact percentage in the notification bar:
Go to Settings > Device > Display
Scroll down and select “Show battery percentage”
Ah… much more helpful.
#8 to #12 – Motion controls annoying? Only enable these!
Samsung has a boat load of features that detect your eyes and your hands and attempt to behave automatically based on your intents. Most can be annoying but some are pretty useful. I recommend turning ALL of them off except the following. Go to the Settings > Controls > Motion Control section for all of the below:
See notifications without touching your phone!
Air gesture > Quick Glance > On. Wave your hand over the screen for a quick look at notifications. (Turn Air jump, Air browse, and Air call-accept off)
Added Stylus hovering functionality!
Air view mode > On > Auto. This provides extra features when hovering over items with the S Pen, for example popping up larger images when browsing the gallery or scrolling pages up/down. Open “Air view pen options” to see exactly where it works.
Special Air Command Features!
Air Command > On: Quickly add recent attachments and frequent recipients by hovering over these respective fields
Turn both Motions & Palm Motions OFF
Prevent screen from sleeping when you’re looking at it!
Smart Screen > Smart stay > On. Uncheck the rest of these features.
#13 – Search for settings
Already overwhelmed? You can now search your settings to more easily find hidden options!
From the home screen press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Tap “Search” at the top and have at it! Don’t forget this feature is here… it’s very useful.
#14 – Customize your quick settings buttons
Prefer to have different quick setting toggles in your notification bar? You can change them easily:
Pull down the notification bar
Tap the square icons at the top right
Tap the pencil icons at the top right
Drag available buttons to the Notificaion panel (you’ll have to replace an existing button)
Re-order as you like by dragging and dropping
#15 to #18 – Customize your lock screen
Your lock screen can be more than just a lock screen… you’ve just got to set it up. You can find all of these options in:
Settings > Device > Lock Screen.
15) Add quick launch icons to your lock screen.
Shortcuts > On. Further customize by tapping the icons and selecting your own quick launch apps!
16) Add widgets to your lock screen
Multiple Widgets > On > Favorite Apps. The “Camera” option is relatively useless since you can set a quick launch icon (above) to your camera and it launches much more quickly and smoothly.
17) Personalize with contact info and personal message
If you lose your phone, it’s helpful if your screen shows your contact information so a good samaritan can help you retrieve your device. You might also want to add a little of your own pizzaz.
18) Create a memo without unlocking
Action Memo on lock screen > On. To create an “Action Memo” without unlocking your phone, simply hold down the S Pen button and tap anywhere on the lock screen twice. An Action Memo note will immediately pop up at your disposal! Make sure the setting is enabled in
#19 to #25 – Home Screen Shortcuts
When you’re on the home screen the following buttons provide extra functionality.
19) Hold back button to enable/disable Multi Window
20) Double Press Home Button for S Voice
21) Hold Home button for Recent Apps and access to RAM Manager and Google Now
22) Press Home Button for My Magazine
23) Swipe up from the home button for My Magazine
24) Hold Menu Button for S Finder
25) Press Menu Button to edit your Home Screens, access settings, and read help docs
#26 – Prevent Air Command from launching when stylus removed
Air Command is greatly, but you might get restless if the menu pops up EVERY time you remove the Stylus. You can choose to turn this off (or toggle to automatically open Action Memo, which is probably more annoying).
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen > Pen detachment options
Select “None”
#27 – Capture screen without S Pen & Screen Writer
To get a screen capture without using Air Command, simply hold the Home and Power Button at the same time. You can also prevent the screen captures from entering edit mode by going to Settings > Device > Display > Edit after screen capture (the last option)
#28 – Turn your phone into a Senior Citizen Saver
Did you buy the Galaxy Note 3 for Grandma or Grandpa because they don’t need a telescope to read the print on the HUGE 5.7 inch screen? Make things even simpler by transforming their phone into an incredibly basic layout that’s hard to NOT understand.
Go to Settings > Device > Easy Mode
Turn it on!
#29 – Display your app drawer in alphabetical order
If you’ve got a ton of apps, flipping through page after page to get to something specific can be a hassle. You can change the layout of your app drawer very easily to make it more convenient:
Open you app drawer
Press the menu button
Press “View type”
Select either “Alphabetical list” or “Alphabetical grid” depending on your preference
#30 – Unlock your phone by saying “Hi Galaxy”
I’ve seen many people complain that saying “Hi Galaxy” won’t work and they can’t find the option in the Note’s settings. That’s because the option is actually hidden in the settings of the S Voice app!
Open S Voice (double tap Home Button or open from your app tray)
Press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Check “Wake up command”
Turn “Voice wake-up” On to activate S Voice even while the screen is off!
Note: “Hi Galaxy” won’t simply unlock you’re phone… it must be followed by a voice command to become useful (see below)
To see full artical click below link
phandroid.com/2013/10/04/galaxy-note-3-tips-tricks/
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Yeah umm you should make a YouTube video of all the steps. I bet you would get thousands of hits.
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Here is a quick guide to adjusting your screen's dpi without root using a hidden menu. Original post found on phandroid http://phandroid.com/2016/03/17/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-native-dpi-setting-hidden/. Works great it helps condense the words on the screen so when viewing websites and other things the words are no longer on the edges.
Download/install Nova Launcher
On the Nova Launcher home screen, long press empty space and select “Widgets” at the bottom of the screen
Scroll to the top of the Widget select screen and swipe to the left to reveal the shortcut for “Activities“
Long press Activities and drop it on the home screen
A new screen will pop up and after it loads up (this can take awhile), scroll down and select the Settings drop down menu
Choose .DisplayScalingActivity (should be the 4th option down)
Now select the new Settings icon on your home screen (it wont be labeled) to open up the hidden DPI menu
Select either Standard or Condensed views
Phone will reboot with new settings applied
Already a thread on this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/changing-dpi-trip-knox-t3331579
No need for 2
Adjust volume, brightness and launch apps with edge swipe gestures any time.
Easy Slider enables the easiest and most comfortable way to adjust volume and brightness of your device when browsing videos or playing games. It also lets you launch your favorite apps or switch to recent apps effortlessly.
No need to use physical buttons or notifications panel to change the volume or brightness from one video to another; place your device off your hands or hold it with one hand, you can increase or decrease the volume instantly by just a single swipe or set brightness easily on any screen and any time you want. What's more, you can launch pinned or recent apps from the new advanced slider menu easily.
Easy Slider allows performing swipe actions on selected side of the screen. It displays an overlay over other apps, which is always available when the screen is unlocked (except while some system apps which display over of the overlay are open in the foreground).
You can start using Easy Slider with the default settings, but if you want to modify the app according to your preferences, you can change every parameter you need from the configurations.
Features of Easy Slider:
Always available overlay area for swipe detection
Quick swipe up/down to increase/decrease volume by desired steps
Hold after swipe to show volume slider for specific adjustment. Continue holding and swipe to set volume.
Swipe up/down and then inwards to mute/unmute volume
Double tap and swipe up/down to adjust brightness. Double tap and swipe inwards to toggle auto/manual mode.
(New in v2.70) Swipe up followed by down, or down followed by up to set volume to your defined preset level
Swipe inwards to display advanced slider. Pin apps to quickly launch them. See recent apps and switch easily.
(New in 3.00) Apply custom icon packs, set matching menu icon style
Alternative way to set volume and brightness on advanced slider
Transparent display of the swipe area with adjustable opacity and color
Configurable swipe area position and offset for both portrait and landscape orientations
Configurable swipe area width and height
Suitable for left and right hand usage
Single hand usage
Volume increase and decrease steps, min and max levels adjustable
Enable/disable service
Auto start on boot if left enabled
No battery usage
Tip: If you start by swiping up/down, it's volume gesture; if you start with tap and then swipe, it's brightness gesture.
Apart from these, don't forget that swiping inwards shows the advanced slider menu.
Notes:
Display over other apps permission is required for this app to run. It allows the app to stay and register touches on top of other apps. You can follow the "Initialize the app" menu to enter the related setting.
Although this app doesn't use any battery in the background, disabling battery optimization may be necessary depending on your system. It's highly recommended to disable battery optimization for this app to prevent it from being stopped by the operating system. You can follow the "Initialize the app" menu to enter the related setting.
This app may not work as expected on devices with edge display. You may need to increase swipe area width to high values, which means using more of the screen as overlay.
The main focus of this app is to let the user adjust the volume (and brightness) using gestures which do not become tiresome after some use. Later, other features have been added.
How to start using the app?
Just follow the toast notification instructions. (Enter "Initialize the app" menu, grant permissions, press the Start floating button. Then I suggest you check out the other configuration menus to adjust the app according to your preference.)
What are the available gestures?
The screens and video on Play Store page shows every available gesture and feature.
Get it on Google Play Store
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Just upping as the app improved a lot more since the last post. If you have suggestions let me know.