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ABOUT: Ice Cream Sandwich Multitasking

I've seen many people say that the ICS multitasking feature where you can swipe to close the app, just removes it from the multitasking list but does not kill it / close it.
I have tested it using logcat and it DOES in fact kill it, here's a picture of logcat after swiping off the browser app
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"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"
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And also I tried going to cached/running services, and then opening the multitasking bar and closing an app that appears there, and it does disappear from there.

Nice discovery man!

Oh wow, thanks for the info!

Awesome never knew this,
Thanks

Nice! Thanks!

Great discovery! Thank you very much.

nightshack0 said:
I've seen many people say that the ICS multitasking feature where you can swipe to close the app, just removes it from the multitasking list but does not kill it / close it.
I have tested it using logcat and it DOES in fact kill it, here's a picture of logcat after swiping off the browser app
And also I tried going to cached/running services, and then opening the multitasking bar and closing an app that appears there, and it does disappear from there.
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Yes I know this too in first 5 mins I understand.
Open an app, press home button and minimize, Long press and swipe. Go to launcher and launch shortcut. Tadaaaaaaaa.
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Hmmm didnt know about this.

Good to know this for certain! This will be much easier than going into the app tray or settings menu to force close an app.

People are going to get so OCD about closing things now that they'll spend half their time in that menu!

Nice find, was a bit sceptical when I closed all apps in the task list and then used a task killer to kill the same tasks again before the memory was free'd up

Can in the future implement the automatic search in Contacts while you writing a number?

nice never knew this swipe feature existed just started using an ics rom today.

Services ?
I couldn't kill a process with a service in the emulator that way.
Does it kill processes running services in the same way ?
What about foreground services ? Does the device stop playing music, If I swipe the music app ?

HawkeyeWPR said:
Can in the future implement the automatic search in Contacts while you writing a number?
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i talking about that OLD feature in Froyo...:|

Is there a way to stop certain apps from staying open in the multitask list?
Currently everytime i hit the multitask button its just a long long list so its kinda counter productive.
Thanks

Agreeed
Lets discover thinks more

Cool
nice discovery there man.

[Guide] – Deleting Google Play Store Download History

[Guide] – Deleting Google Play Store Download History​
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Sometimes, you download an application because you find it interesting and then finally, it don't need or like it or more (it arrives very often), or you have just changed of rom, of version of Android. I've got a lot of apps, between my changes of terminal, the articles of test for a French blog etc...It's really easy and fast to download some free apps.
In brief, for the most ancient, you must have an important download history :silly:
For awhile now there’s been a way to delete the free crapware from your download history, but not many users are aware of the feature. For your benefit we’ve provided a handy step-by-step guide to getting rid of the apps from your download history that you’re confident you won’t be revisiting in the future.
On first you need the last update of Google Play Store apk, which is 3.10.9, Especially don't say “why I do not have do it earlier ????”. For the simple one and good reason which this functionality is very recent.
=> Open the Play Store App on your device.
=> You’re going to be presented with a list of all your currently installed apps, and below that you may see a list of apps ready for update.
=> Tap the options button in the top-right corner of the screen and select ‘My Apps’ from the drop down menu.
=> Swipe from right-to-left to bring up the ‘All’ screen.
=> From here you can delete the history of any free app you have downloaded. Simply tap the circle with a line through it above the word “Free” in the app list.
=> If you want to select multiple history entries just hold down on the app until you feel the short vibration. Then go through the list and select the other free apps you want to remove.
=> Tap the circle with a line through it in the top right corner if you have multiple items selected and you will be prompted to select ‘OK’ or ‘Cancel’ to confirm your removal.
You’re done! The app list should now refresh, and it should be missing whatever you selected for removal.
Maybe it will be long for some download history. Mine was new and fresh after 2 hrs :victory:
And don't forget to rate for this thread -
Thanks
Thanks to [@Kody Frazier - AndroidHeadlines]

Insertion of a poll to find out if you are interested by this thread, if you have used this guide to refresh your download history

Just for remember that you can cleaned up your Google download history

Bonjour cher compatriote,
Thanks for this tutorial.
I still don't understand why we can't do this directly from the Google Play website. It would be so easy: tick or untick what we want to keep .

[APP][FREE][4.0+] Rotating Apps (MultiTasking) -The FASTEST MultiTasker in the world!

YOUR FEEDBACK PLEASE!
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Rotating Apps ("MultiTasking") is the FASTEST "MultiTasker" in the world!
Using the "Rotation" "Sensor" on your device you can simply switch between "Google Apps" on the fly for Great "Multi Tasking".
1 Step Guide:
1. Enable Rotating Apps and enjoy!
Standing up - "Homescreen" and free use
Upside down - "Chrome Browser"
Left side - "Youtube"
Right side - "Gmail"
Face up - "Play Music"
Face down - "Voice Search" using "Google Now"
NOTES:
-Some devices by default cannot rotate upside down so download a free app like "Adaptive Lock" from the "Play Store" to force auto rotation on your device.
-Most devices have these "Google Apps" pre-installed so make sure you have installed: "Chrome", "Gmail", "Youtube", "Play Music" and "Google Search". They are all free from the "Play Store".
IN DEVELOPMENT:
A version of this app where you, the user, can choose which apps will open so you can customize your own "MultiTasking".
DISCLAIMER:
"Rotating Apps" was built on an actual android device AND have been tested on many android devices in order to achieve maximum compatibility for android devices all over the world for people in need for this productive app!
No android emulators were used in the making of "Rotating Apps".
Negative feedback will not resolve your issue; Communication will !
Please Rate and Enjoy Rotating Apps!
Play Store Link:
http://goo.gl/c3CEL4
YOUR FEEDBACK PLEASE!
What do you think guys?
Developed by:
..............Technology Discovery..............
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I do like the sound of this, but I dont use gmail, chrome or youtube so without downloading, can other apps be assigned to these directions/rotations? Or shall I use tasker to open them as I am doing?

robneymcplum said:
I do like the sound of this, but I dont use gmail, chrome or youtube so without downloading, can other apps be assigned to these directions/rotations? Or shall I use tasker to open them as I am doing?
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IN DEVELOPMENT:
A version of this app where you, the user, can choose which apps will open so you can customize your own "MultiTasking".
-Plus more creative ideas.
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..........Technology Discovery..........
http://www.technology-discovery.com

I would love to use this for all my social apps.
great idea!:good:

DentalDenist said:
I would love to use this for all my social apps.
great idea!:good:
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Thanks for the support!
Yes I will be updating this soon with an option for Social apps and other app categories that are relevant for multitasking between them.

This is great for using your phone with practically no user input when changing apps.
This is great for using your phone with practically no user input when changing apps.

Hi
Can you give me an APK Download link for the latest version?
I don't have access to Play Store
Thanks a lot

Hmd74 said:
Hi
Can you give me an APK Download link for the latest version?
I don't have access to Play Store
Thanks a lot
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I sent you a link to the apk in a private message.
Enjoy:good:

Help us to create the best Android TV BOX launcher!

Ugoos team launched a new chapter of building common Android TV Box launcher, which can be a better alternative for Your device.
Standard TV Box launchers are not so suitable to use it with RC and different air mouses. Ugoos Launcher main target is to be a strong alternative for TV boxes with different Remote Controllers.
Right Ugoos Launcher version 1.3 is available in Play Market
Here is a new 1.4.4 BETA version for manual install
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"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"
}
New features and improvements:
Launcher settings gave ability to add, create, delete and rename groups, but several of them (All apps, Options) users cannot delete, in order not get rid of all apps.
Added ability to change category order and made one of category’s app as “Main app”
Weather temperature indication was added in upper bar and it’s customization was added in Launcher options
Theme manager was with dozens of different color schemas and custom icons for categories
Please help us to make this launcher better and user-friendly for a wide range of users
Download link: MEGA
You can place your suggestions here or send your thoughts and feedback via [email protected]

I really wanted to check it out, but it just crashes on my box. Won't open even once. I have noticed that a lot of launchers do this, though.

You have other in this link
https://prodvb.blogspot.fr/2017/02/launcher-alternative.html#more

Displaying apps on one raw
Hi,
Is there any option to display the apps of the selected section on only one row (in stead of spreading them on all the screen)?
This could be useful, especially on TV, when a movie or an image is already on the screen. This way, we don't hide all the screen with the app shortcuts.
Of course, this supposes that it is possible to show the launcher over an already running image (or movie) like the android tv launcher does when we hit the home button.

I tried your ugoos launcer and its good. I however settled with tv2 launcher. Reason being that tv2 launcher let me save the settings and then copy those settings to another box and import everything in few clicks. I don't have to do everything manually again and again. BUT Ugoos is still my 2nd backup option. Can become number 1 option if it has the import settings option.
I have some other ideas also..

please add recent app option
thank you!

why does there have to be a white background behind the icons ?? Background for icons would look much better being transparent. Also the launcher is supposed to automatically put apps in different categories but it does not do this at all. For example I have the chrome browser app but launcher does not put it in the internet category etc etc. For these reasons I will not be using it at all. Thanks

I just use Microsoft launcher. Seems to work fine

How To Crash Google Search Engine Using Google Gravity Keyword

Many people use their smartphones in many different ways. Just as we have these many people that uses their smartphones in many different ways, we also have many different people that uses the Google Search Engine in many different ways also.
Some persons are just there to do a quick search and off they're gone, while some are busy looking for the many ways to do some awesome stuff on the Google Search Engine, whether for fun or otherwise. So if you're among those that wants to do some unusual stuffs in the Google Search Engine, then you should read this article to the end.
This is one popular trick you probably didn't know you can do in the Google Search Engine. It is called Google Gravity, which makes Google to come crashing to the ground like this.
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"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"
}
First of all, open your browser and type "google.com" in the address bar to load up google's own homepage.
NOTE: You must use google.com, do not use the built-in Google search plugin that comes pre-installed with your browser, or else this trick wouldn't work.
When Google's own homepage loads up, type Google Gravity in the search bar, and click on "I'm Feeling Lucky" m
NOTE: For those using Chrome browser, if you can't see i'm feeling lucky after following the above steps, please kindly switch your browser to Desktop mode like this.
After typing the phrase and hitting the Lucky button, wait for it to load up. After it loads up, just tap anywhere on your screen, and you will see Google crashing down to the bottom of your device.
NOTE: You can as well pick up the fallen pieces and throw them in whatever direction you desire, by just tapping and swiping your finger in whatever direction you want it to go to. same applies to those using desktop or laptop PC.
That is what we have today for Google Gravity, keep watch for more of this coming up soon. Tell us what other tricks you know and have used in the comments section below.
And don't forget to share this article with your friends and family, to help someone crash Google today.