Tired of moving your fingers up/down your tablet to switch applications? Try out TasKarou!
TasKarou is a multitasking launcher overlay.
Taking inspiration from the 'Quick Controls' feature in the android browser, TasKarou provides a multitasking layer on top of a launcher for phone and tablets.
By swiping anywhere on the left or right edge of your device screen, you can activate TasKarou's UI, giving you access to a quick, smooth, and intuitive interface to facilitate app launch, transition, and management for the user
The user interface brings a more responsive, and enjoyable level of interaction to your device.
The app is available in the android market: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ne0fhykLabs.home.taskarou
Notes:
To use TasKarou, set it as the default home launcher, and from TasKarou's settings, select the actual home launcher you want to overlay.
TasKarou user interface is then triggered by swiping from either the left of right edge of your tablet screen, while still allowing access to the overlaid home launcher through the home button.
Tutorial Video (many thanks to 360porcento) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOS8miODY2g
is it possible to make it work on GB ???
Yeah GB please
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What's the difference between this and Wave Launcher?
I'm on GB and just wondering if I should subscribe to the thread in case it's ever made available for GB, should it offer something better.
Very nice work!
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mosta_9741 said:
is it possible to make it work on GB ???
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chachoi said:
Yeah GB please
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GermainZ said:
What's the difference between this and Wave Launcher?
I'm on GB and just wondering if I should subscribe to the thread in case it's ever made available for GB, should it offer something better.
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It should be possible, but unfortunately, I lack the resources to pursue development in that area (lack of devices running GB).
If someone has the knowledge, and the resources, I might consider open sourcing the app to allow development in that area.
I installed the app on my rooted Kindle Fire HD running ADW Launcher. It was nice to finally have multi-tasking/task switching ability on the tablet. Unfortunately had to uninstall it because it kept on causing failures with App Protector Pro - which I rely on more than task switching. When a new version comes out I'll try again.
Otherwise, great app!
xene97 said:
I installed the app on my rooted Kindle Fire HD running ADW Launcher. It was nice to finally have multi-tasking/task switching ability on the tablet. Unfortunately had to uninstall it because it kept on causing failures with App Protector Pro - which I rely on more than task switching. When a new version comes out I'll try again.
Otherwise, great app!
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Thanks!
Could you describe the type of errors it was causing?
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Thanks!
Could you describe the type of errors it was causing?
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The very informative error of "App Protector Pro has stopped."
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The very informative error of "App Protector Pro has stopped."
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I should mention that the error only occurs if you somehow try to avoid entering the password such as hitting the cancel button or the back button.
HI!
I've been using this app for a week now, and love it.
I have some suggestions that might be useful:
-I have a galaxy note 2 and it's quite difficult for short fingers like me to reach back/menu buttons when operating with one hand. Could you please, please, pleeease add them?:fingers-crossed:
-Also it would be awesome to customize menus. For example, I don't use the options buttons quite often as I use 15 toggles toolbar, and the lower menu is easier to access with my thumb than the upper. That's where I'd locate home, menu and back buttons (if added), but maybe another person that's using a tablet likes the way it is now. Customizable buttons would solve this problem, so anyone could move/add/remove the buttons as he prefered.
-When using Google Chrome and swapping between tabs,it's necessary to move your finger horizontally from the border of the screen, and taskarou is launching when doing this. Perhaps you could implement an additional way to launch it by moving the finger vertically along the border of the screen.
-Last, It would be great to have the possibility to add a shortcut to any application, so you could quick launch your most used apps.
Well, perhaps all of this is asking too much but you would make me sooo happy if you could implement the first suggestion
Hey ne0fhyk,
Could you add customisation to the buttons?? So that you can replace them with whatever you want, I would really like the back home and applications button, also a time overlay on the corcver of the screen when the launcher is activated would be aweomse
I just wanted to add my vote for the ability to customize the menu..
I like the idea, but would prefer to be able to use the existing default screens for multitasking, app drawer, etc.
Perhaps this could be accomplished similar to other apps / lauchers that have an intent / activity / application browsers to make shortcuts (NovaLauncher / QuickShortcutMaker are good examples from the Play store). Perhaps there could be a nested ordered list of menu items in the settings with support for drag and drop to arrange shortcuts, and add new shortcuts
After basic customization is available it would be nice to see support for Automation app API's to create shortcuts to actions from Tasker, AutomateIT Pro, etc
Thanks for listening!
All better!
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The very informative error of "App Protector Pro has stopped."
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I should mention that the error only occurs if you somehow try to avoid entering the password such as hitting the cancel button or the back button.
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Turns out that the problem was with App Protector Pro. I updated the app and no more problems. Happily using TasKoarou again.
Can you add a few buttons like back, lock screen and volume up down? like in buttonsavior app? I really liked your app, very useful and beautiful.
meminfil said:
Can you add a few buttons like back, lock screen and volume up down? like in buttonsavior app? I really liked your app, very useful and beautiful.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I just pushed an update that add back, and menu shortcuts for rooted devices.
For the next update, my focus is to add the ability to customize the menu. That update should have the rest of the features you suggested.
cyberchin said:
HI!
I've been using this app for a week now, and love it.
I have some suggestions that might be useful:
-I have a galaxy note 2 and it's quite difficult for short fingers like me to reach back/menu buttons when operating with one hand. Could you please, please, pleeease add them?:fingers-crossed:
-Also it would be awesome to customize menus. For example, I don't use the options buttons quite often as I use 15 toggles toolbar, and the lower menu is easier to access with my thumb than the upper. That's where I'd locate home, menu and back buttons (if added), but maybe another person that's using a tablet likes the way it is now. Customizable buttons would solve this problem, so anyone could move/add/remove the buttons as he prefered.
-When using Google Chrome and swapping between tabs,it's necessary to move your finger horizontally from the border of the screen, and taskarou is launching when doing this. Perhaps you could implement an additional way to launch it by moving the finger vertically along the border of the screen.
-Last, It would be great to have the possibility to add a shortcut to any application, so you could quick launch your most used apps.
Well, perhaps all of this is asking too much but you would make me sooo happy if you could implement the first suggestion
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Your first suggestions have been implemented, and should be available in the app, starting with version 3.2.
Your next suggestions are on my list to get done for the next update!
Sorry for the delay, but because of work, I do not have as much time to spend on this application as I wish. The app is open source though, so if you are a developer, or know interested developer, feel free to pitch in
Please, add shortcuts, last (previious) app, widget panel (from CM roms), open notifications and more hardware keys, like play\pause, volume and others.
Add second (inner) row for regular buttons, while outer row will act the same as now. If this will be implemented, than the outer row can be used in a whole new way. Swiping to the one of it's buttons and taking off the finger will start an action, binded to this button, but if you swipe and hold (with adjustable hold timeout), you'll get an access to submenu for the button.
I would also love to see black list for apps, such as drawing app ArtFlow, which is using screen borders to access tollbars.
I've just installed this app to use it instead of SlimPie in my Slim Bean rom, and I've already bought it, cause I like it's idea. Though, it's less responsive still, compared to LMT or SlipPie.
Keep up the good work.
Stunning work my friend
What are the power consumption repercussions of this? There would be two launchers running and active rather then one.
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What are the power consumption repercussions of this? There would be two launchers running and active rather then one.
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I tested it on several devices, and it doesn't affect battery life at all. While it's idle (not being triggered by the user), TasKarou launcher only background activity is to keep the trigger edges active, which allows it to consume very little cpu activity while in the background.
I'm no programmer so I don't have the first clue about how to do this but I had an idea.
My current launcher has 5 panels and I have to swipe side to side to get to each meaning sometimes I have to double swipe to get to where I want. Would it not be easier to swipe up, down, left, and right to go to the different panels?
It would be nice to keep the holo theme but just that one tweak.
You could call it a 4-way launcher. Simple yet functional.
mwl1119 said:
I'm no programmer so I don't have the first clue about how to do this but I had an idea.
My current launcher has 5 panels and I have to swipe side to side to get to each meaning sometimes I have to double swipe to get to where I want. Would it not be easier to swipe up, down, left, and right to go to the different panels?
It would be nice to keep the holo theme but just that one tweak.
You could call it a 4-way launcher. Simple yet functional.
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So basically you would swipe in four different directions to scroll to a different home screen instead of just left or right? I'm no programmer either, but that sounds very interesting! I'm sure there's a way we could just modify a holo themed launcher (stock from Nexus devices anybody?). I feel as if I've heard your idea before, but maybe my mind is just creating fake memories based on something I believe to be true. That is what the mind does, after all.
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So basically you would swipe in four different directions to scroll to a different home screen instead of just left or right? I'm no programmer either, but that sounds very interesting! I'm sure there's a way we could just modify a holo themed launcher (stock from Nexus devices anybody?). I feel as if I've heard your idea before, but maybe my mind is just creating fake memories based on something I believe to be true. That is what the mind does, after all.
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I'm pretty sure you can do that in Apex or Nova by assigning gestures that lead to respective screens...
I tested the idea. It is possible to do this in Apex. Good idea.
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mwl1119 said:
I'm no programmer so I don't have the first clue about how to do this but I had an idea.
My current launcher has 5 panels and I have to swipe side to side to get to each meaning sometimes I have to double swipe to get to where I want. Would it not be easier to swipe up, down, left, and right to go to the different panels?
It would be nice to keep the holo theme but just that one tweak.
You could call it a 4-way launcher. Simple yet functional.
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Like this idea.
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.
I am staying with Oreo 8.1 I have ZERO issues with it at the moment. Works with all my apps. Is rooted and passed safteynet.
Besides, the new single button nav bar is annoying.
I feel, it's just like when Microsoft forces you to beta test for them!
Anyone else feel the same.
Rick
BlackIce
blackice000 said:
I am staying with Oreo 8.1 I have ZERO issues with it at the moment. Works with all my apps. Is rooted and passed safteynet.
Besides, the new single button nav bar is annoying.
I feel, it's just like when Microsoft forces you to beta test for them!
Anyone else feel the same.
Rick
BlackIce
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You can still have the traditional nav bar. Settings>System>Gestures. Turn off swipe up on home button.
spotmark said:
You can still have the traditional nav bar. Settings>System>Gestures. Turn off swipe up on home button.
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Same here....8 years with the home buttons the way they are, and my age, don't want to learn something new.
This thing is a work tool. I can work faster without having to learn a bunch of new ways to access something.
I just set it like it was, installed Nova launcher and let it go.
p51d007 said:
Same here....8 years with the home buttons the way they are, and my age, don't want to learn something new.
This thing is a work tool. I can work faster without having to learn a bunch of new ways to access something.
I just set it like it was, installed Nova launcher and let it go.
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Praise be to Nova. Thanks to that launcher my phones look the same no matter what make or model I'm using. I do have the traditional nav bar as well, but I use Pie, so I have it hidden.
Hi guys, and thank you for all of the informative posts in this forum. I recently traded my 4a for a Flip 3, and find myself really missing so many elements of the pure Android 11 experience. Any advice on how to get a little functionality back?
- Multitasking pane behavior: the window switcher button automatically flips to the previous app instead of just bringing up the app tray. Additionally, my beloved Screenshot and Select tray buttons are gone - I just started getting used to using the picture copy functionality.
- Dialer: I installed the Google Phone app and have it set as my default calling app, but incoming calls still don't have the Decline / Screen / Accept red/blue/green buttons.
- Settings shade menu: I'd like the brightness control to appear at the very top of the pulldown. Really, I just want stock Android everywhere.
- App tray: flick up to get to your apps, but then have to flick sideways to page through them? Ridiculous.
Any advice would be appreciated. I hate the idea of bloating my phone with a ton of apps to customize the experience, but it seems like there's no way to run a stock Android launcher in place of OneUI.
You could try Good Lock on Galaxy store.
www.androidauthority.com/samsung-good-lock-1079882/
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- Dialer: I installed the Google Phone app and have it set as my default calling app, but incoming calls still don't have the Decline / Screen / Accept red/blue/green buttons.
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Only works on Pixel phones: exclusive feature.
Don't want to come across as a jack ass but sounds like you need to switch back to pixel phones. Or like one other person said try good luck from Samsung store.
highmileage said:
Hi guys, and thank you for all of the informative posts in this forum. I recently traded my 4a for a Flip 3, and find myself really missing so many elements of the pure Android 11 experience. Any advice on how to get a little functionality back?
- Multitasking pane behavior: the window switcher button automatically flips to the previous app instead of just bringing up the app tray. Additionally, my beloved Screenshot and Select tray buttons are gone - I just started getting used to using the picture copy functionality.
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Give some of the Samsung features a try. You are talking the difference of a single click to return to the previous app and there are only about 10 ways to take a screenshot, ranging from gestures to keys.
highmileage said:
- Dialer: I installed the Google Phone app and have it set as my default calling app, but incoming calls still don't have the Decline / Screen / Accept red/blue/green buttons.
- App tray: flick up to get to your apps, but then have to flick sideways to page through them? Ridiculous.
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There are 1000 custom apps for this stuff, but you only need one of each. Once you find ones you are satisfied with, it's not incredibly hard to hide the stock ones away and forget they exist
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- Settings shade menu: I'd like the brightness control to appear at the very top of the pulldown. Really, I just want stock Android everywhere.
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Pull down your notification bar. Now pull it down all the way. Hit the three dots in the upper right. Click quick panel layout. Slide the option to do this to the enabled state.
highmileage said:
Any advice would be appreciated. I hate the idea of bloating my phone with a ton of apps to customize the experience, but it seems like there's no way to run a stock Android launcher in place of OneUI.
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If you want a truly stock experience, unlock the bootloader and build a generic version. Samsung hands you all the tools and instructions.
As for advice, I suggest actually trying the phone before trying to make it a Pixel. It isn't. It never will be. If you prefer Pixel, stick with Pixel.