Wassup y'all,
So I've been enjoying my mega tablet, but I was wondering if you could help me figure somehting out. When I originally got my tablet rooted, before twrp was available, somehow I had set multi window apps to open in a second window automatically. For example, clicking on a play store link in chrome (while chrome was full screen) would open google play in split screen with chrome.
I have no idea how I set it to do this. I had messed with "multiwindow apps manager", and some xposed stuff (but don't remember what exactly).
Can anybody help me figure out how to get this feature back?
chadbrochill27 said:
Wassup y'all,
So I've been enjoying my mega tablet, but I was wondering if you could help me figure somehting out. When I originally got my tablet rooted, before twrp was available, somehow I had set multi window apps to open in a second window automatically. For example, clicking on a play store link in chrome (while chrome was full screen) would open google play in split screen with chrome.
I have no idea how I set it to do this. I had messed with "multiwindow apps manager", and some xposed stuff (but don't remember what exactly).
Can anybody help me figure out how to get this feature back?
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Settings - Device - Multi window: Check "Open in multiwindow view"
Spere said:
Settings - Device - Multi window: Check "Open in multiwindow view"
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Thanks for the help! I feel real intelligent
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Hi,
because i'm "not permitted to post to development-related forums" i cant ask in the right thread:
At first: many thanks @all developer - this is a great ROM!
Im using LiquidSmooth 3.1 OFFIZIAL with ASOP Recent Apps. Within the first use Recent Apps after swiping to left, the switcher asked to enable "Floating Windows". I pushed yes and i worked. But i dont know for what this floating mode is useful. So i want to disable this floating mode with swiping to left and want to restore the default behavior (close app).
How do i disable this floating mode (swiping to left)? I cant find any associated setting in menu.
Regards
tetzlav said:
Hi,
because i'm "not permitted to post to development-related forums" i cant ask in the right thread:
At first: many thanks @all developer - this is a great ROM!
Im using LiquidSmooth 3.1 OFFIZIAL with ASOP Recent Apps. Within the first use Recent Apps after swiping to left, the switcher asked to enable "Floating Windows". I pushed yes and i worked. But i dont know for what this floating mode is useful. So i want to disable this floating mode with swiping to left and want to restore the default behavior (close app).
How do i disable this floating mode (swiping to left)? I cant find any associated setting in menu.
Regards
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Settings - Interface - Recent Panel - Uncheck the box for Custom Recent Styles?
Player-J said:
Settings - Interface - Recent Panel - Uncheck the box for Custom Recent Styles?
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Thank you for your fast answer, but exactly this setting doesnt exist in my ROM (drdevs.com/devs/teamliquid/Official/3.1/)...
Almost same problem here (Note 2 @ Liquidsmooth).
Chrome beta started to open in the floating window and the page display is dimmed, making web browsing a horrible experience. The difference is that it opens as window ALWAYS, and not only when triggered by swiping on recents.
After spending ca 3 hours looking for the way to change it I realized that such a bug (even if the option is really hidden somewhere) combined with ART issues (rebuilding cache every reboot, a well known bug of dex2oat) plus updates released only as a full dumps (reverting all modifications to /system performed on my own) absolutely DISQUALIFIES the rom whene there are so many others around.
It's far away from my conception of flexibility.
All Links Open browser in floating window
I am having the same problem. All links in Google search open the browser in a new window.
esgie said:
Almost same problem here (Note 2 @ Liquidsmooth).
Chrome beta started to open in the floating window and the page display is dimmed, making web browsing a horrible experience. The difference is that it opens as window ALWAYS, and not only when triggered by swiping on recents.
After spending ca 3 hours looking for the way to change it I realized that such a bug (even if the option is really hidden somewhere) combined with ART issues (rebuilding cache every reboot, a well known bug of dex2oat) plus updates released only as a full dumps (reverting all modifications to /system performed on my own) absolutely DISQUALIFIES the rom whene there are so many others around.
It's far away from my conception of flexibility.
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Got almost the same issue. I never use floating mode, and today, chrome decided to make its appearance in float mode only.. very annoying as you can't pink to zoom without resizing the window.
I couldn't find out how to disable that, i tried unsinstalling.. but nothing seems to help.
By the way, I am using C-Rom v7.1 on Galaxy S3 i9300.
Looks like it is time to change the ROM
fileexit said:
Got almost the same issue. I never use floating mode, and today, chrome decided to make its appearance in float mode only.. very annoying as you can't pink to zoom without resizing the window.
I couldn't find out how to disable that, i tried unsinstalling.. but nothing seems to help.
By the way, I am using C-Rom v7.1 on Galaxy S3 i9300.
Looks like it is time to change the ROM
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Same issue here since last Chrome update, running LiquidSmooth (latest LS-KK-MileStone-3.2) on Z1C.
Chrome opening in floating window
Same issue here. LS-KK-3.2 2013-10-29 on gt-i9300
It's a Chrome issue, not ROM. I have the same problem.
What you currently can do is hold the home button for 2 sec, then choose chrome again, it will switch to full window mode
Im also waiting for the bug fixed in chrome
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54019293&postcount=585
And roll back chrome
Yes working 100% floating crime browser in liquid smooth
esilence said:
it's a chrome issue, not rom. I have the same problem.
What you currently can do is hold the home button for 2 sec, then choose chrome again, it will switch to full window mode
im also waiting for the bug fixed in chrome
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its crome issues its not rom issue. So please press home button for 2 second and then select crome browser you will get full brwoser instead of floating.
Not sure if this helps but I'm bored and like to see activity on our forum. http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...ting-window-bug-on-certain-roms-apk-download/
just wanted to tell that chrome beta fixes this issue and it works fine for me.
as also written on chuckies link i just see
fyi, the recent chrome update also fixes this issue now
We all know the Nexus Player has a Chrome browser integrated in its firmware as it is used for some settings, google cast support, etc. However, it seems the browser can be somewhat user accessed and has a bit more capabilities than I expected, such as a desktop mode, mostly baked remote control support, ability to directly access web, image, map, etc search and so on. The interface for the browser seems close to having full remote control support. Amyone can sideload the actual Chrome from the Play store, however that one doesn't have a leanback interface like the built in one yet.
Here's how to find it:
Select settings at the bottom of the main menu
Select "About" from the first row
Scroll down and select "Ads"
Scroll down and select "Ads by Google"
Scroll down to "Ads Settings" link and select it
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select "Desktop View"
Now you can select from the top bar with your remote any of the quick links for Google services, such as "Search". Once you do so, you're brought to the standard Google search page... clicking in the search field brings up the standard software keyboard (or use your sync'd phone, otg keyboard, etc). The results are displayed in normal "Mobile" view as on a phone, but you can scroll to the bottom of that page and choose to view the results in "Classic" desktop mode which is preferable.
Once you visit a site you can scroll through it with your remote as well, however navigating and clicking links seems to be hit or miss depending on the site. Also, hitting "back" currently takes you back to the settings menu instead of the previous page. I'm sure there are other quirks as well.
The point of this is: it'd seem to be trivial for an enterprising developer to wrap the existing functionality in an app and expose this near complete built-in remote ready chrome browser for easy leanback web browsing on the NP. Or, of course, the obvious route of Google exposing this web browser to leanback itself. Interesting.
This is cool to know. Love or hate the old google tv boxes (the ones with honeycomb) that is one feature they had done really well was they had a really awesome version of chrome browser that was very similar to the pc version out at the time. Still one that is made to work with the NP is good too.
I was able to install Chrome Beta from the Play store, and after getting past the "I Agree" screen it works perfectly. I'm using a BlueTooth KB/Mouse.
I'm using ChainFire's Launcher to start it, as the Icon doesn't populate on the home screen.
Tried this but can't get beyond "Ads by Google". When I select this I get a black bar down the center of the screen (1/3 the screen) and it flashes some information but then goes back to black.
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Tried this but can't get beyond "Ads by Google". When I select this I get a black bar down the center of the screen (1/3 the screen) and it flashes some information but then goes back to black.
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I may be seeing the "I Agree" screen but it disappears pretty quickly.
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I may be seeing the "I Agree" screen but it disappears pretty quickly.
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Same happens with me. I read in another post Chrome will work (non-beta) but launched through the Chainfire sideload launcher. Also read Nova launcher works. Will test this weekend and update.
Strange. I still have no problem getting in to the built-in browser doing what I wrote above as long as Chrome from the play store isn't installed. If you instal Chrome from the play store, it supplants the built-in browser and the procedure above doesn't work anymore.
I also have Chrome from the play store installed... it works ok, but not as well as the (near hidden so useless) built in browser when it comes to the remote control support - with keyboard and mouse Chrome from the play store works perfect. I also don't like the Chrome from the play store defaults to its "mobile" UI in search, etc.
Hopefully Google will surface the built-in soon and provide an easy link in the main leanback interface.
I thought I got rid of the Chrome browser I had downloaded as a test but I hadn't. Once I did, the built-in now works except it does not fit the screen correctly (menu items at top only display half).
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I thought I got rid of the Chrome browser I had downloaded as a test but I hadn't. Once I did, the built-in now works except it does not fit the screen correctly (menu items at top only display half).
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Your TV is probably not in "just fit" kind of mode... it's probably over scanning or set to 16:9, etc. If you can change the aspect ratio through your TV settings that'll probably fix the issue. Most media content is designed for overscanning so won't be an issue, but things like web browsers, PC screens, etc are not.
I was able to get the built in chrome by just installing google search from the playstore..
Sent from my Nexus 5
Trying to disable the split screen functionality because I constantly accidentally turn whatever window I'm in into a split screen. Hate it.
I'd like to disable it because I never use it and hate the delay when trying to open recents. I haven't found a way yet
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
It's very annoying
You can disable it with All In One Gesture from the play store
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
I'm curious if this would disable it. Mutiwindowtrayservice. I'm not feeling bold enough to try it as I like multi window from time to time.
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Has anyone found a way to disable this? I've tried the All in One Gesture, but I couldn't get it to work (probably because I have no idea what I'm doing).
I wrote a small application that can either enable/disable MultiWindow or bring back the MultiWindow Quick Toggle. It was primarily written for the Galaxy S6 however it should work on most of the devices that include Samsung’s MultiWindow. You can find “MultiWindow Toggle for Samsung” on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nerd.multiwindowtoggle
smorloc said:
I wrote a small application that can either enable/disable MultiWindow or bring back the MultiWindow Quick Toggle. It was primarily written for the Galaxy S6 however it should work on most of the devices that include Samsung’s MultiWindow. You can find “MultiWindow Toggle for Samsung” on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nerd.multiwindowtoggle
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Thank You!
thanks you for this app. did you now , after reboot, its again nessasary to disable the multiwindow. can you improve this, so the phone keep the setting after reboot ? thanks !
Thanks for the app
please can you update it for android 6.0.1? It's driving me crazy!!
Didn't know this was an issue for you all. You should be able to just go to settings, hit the search button at the top and search for split screen. It will take you right to the setting to disable it.
Free in the App store:
Multiwindow Disabler. Disables at boot (effective ~20 seconds after boot) and when run.
I wasn't using Chrome on my N5 because I was always missing basic features in the android version. For me, a browser has to have a home button and a exit button. Chrome for android doesn't have any of those, at least that's what I was thinking until I recently got an update for chrome on my LG GPad. Suddenly, it was all there. A home button and a small x on the tabs menu to close the browser. Finally! I was excited and updated chrome on my N5 also but it still looked the same as always. I checked the settings but couldn't find any new options.
So to make a long story short: How the hell do I configure chrome on my N5 to get those features?? Check the screenshots, first is from my tablet, second from my N5. It's the same version of chrome so there must be a way.
Why on earth do you need a "home" button? Just set your new tab page to be whatever you want "Home" to be.
As for the "x" to close a tab, it's right in the tab list, which you get to by tapping the little box with a number "1" in it in your second screenshot. There is no list of tabs across the top of the screen like there is on the desktop / tablet version because it's a giant waste of real estate on a small screen.
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Why on earth do you need a "home" button? Just set your new tab page to be whatever you want "Home" to be.
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Well, let's say, it's just a personal preference
As for the "x" to close a tab, it's right in the tab list, which you get to by tapping the little box with a number "1" in it in your second screenshot.
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Yes, but it doesn't exit Chrome as it does on my tablet, it just gives me a blank dark page.
There is no list of tabs across the top of the screen like there is on the desktop / tablet version because it's a giant waste of real estate on a small screen.
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That wouldn't be much of a problem, since it immediatly disappears as soon as you start scrolling.
But I think it's really interesting from a technical point of view. Why does Chrome look different on those devices? It's the same app, isn't it? Or do tablets get a different version from the same playstore link? Some browsers have own versions for tablets in playstore, but not Chrome.
Frankie73 said:
Well, let's say, it's just a personal preference
Yes, but it doesn't exit Chrome as it does on my tablet, it just gives me a blank dark page.
That wouldn't be much of a problem, since it immediatly disappears as soon as you start scrolling.
But I think it's really interesting from a technical point of view. Why does Chrome look different on those devices? It's the same app, isn't it? Or do tablets get a different version from the same playstore link? Some browsers have own versions for tablets in playstore, but not Chrome.
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It´s the same app you get on phone and tablet. The DPI triggers if it will show the tablet or phone version. You can change your device's whole dpi to let's say 240 (with WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit for example, doesn't even need root for that), but then everything will be in 240 dpi, which may not be very helpful.
You could try to find an per-app-dpi module for Xposed, and then edit the resolution and dpi values just for chrome, to achieve the tablet-ui.
Thx a lot for this, milestone2mod!
I just got my new note pro tablet. maybe it's from 2014 but for me it's brand new.
anyway
I got it just as a drawing/sketching ideas tool.
i wish to use the multi view option to search photos as reference material and to view it while i work in an app like sketchbook pro.
In the right side menu bar i can see the browser Icon and i can drag it into the multi view.
BUT..
I can't see sketchbook pro , just some list of apps that i have no use for. like youtube and so...
how do i add apps to the side bar. and how do i use sketchbook pro with internet browser side my side in the multi view ???
Please help .
Thanks.
Download an app called multiwindow commander using play store and then you'll be able to use any app from multiwindow. Thank you for reading, Hope it helps in case it does hit the thanks button.
Not all apps are MultiWindow enabled. To do so, you will need to root and use an enabler.
Another option would be to use Penwindow. In that case you leave the Sketchbook app in full screen, and put the gallery on top of it in a floating, resizeable, movable window. That's what I always do.
You can't use multi window for that, but you can use a pen window to do it. I think a lot of people forget about the pen window and I use it a lot with sketchbook. I just open sketch book full window and then use a pen window to view whatever you need for a reference.
If you want to enable multiple window for an application without root you can use MW-PEN App Enabler by Experiacle. This application will take the APK file of the app you are trying to enable multi window for and process it to add the needed code to it. You then reinstall the processed APK and will get multi window support for the app. The problem is when done this way the app will no longer be updated by the play store since the signature of the app changes when processed. This means if you're enabling an app that gets updated frequently and you want it updated you will need to manually uninstall it and reinstall it and reprocess it frequently.
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