Hello,
I was wondering if someone knows a setting or app on Android that locks the shortcuts on my phone?
I keep loosing shortcuts and have to place them back. I guess I swipe too fast ....
chihwahli said:
Hello,
I was wondering if someone knows a setting or app on Android that locks the shortcuts on my phone?
I keep loosing shortcuts and have to place them back. I guess I swipe too fast ....
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Alternative launchers like Nova allows you to lock your homescreens.
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hey guys i'm looking for an android app that will allow me to start apps or do some task by swiping a certain pattern when i'm on the desktop screen.
for example if i swipe upwards it will bring up the app drawer, if i swipe down it will open the notifications, if i 'Z' swipe some other app/task will launch etc etc
any suggestions much appreciated
LauncherPro has some of what you're talking about, but you can only have one swipe direction (up). But you can put pretty much anything there. For example, I have my swipe shortcuts related to the actual shortcut. Shortcut- camera. Swipe - gallery. Shortcut - phone. Swipe - contacts... you get the idea.
not exactly what you're looking for, but similar:
http://gesturesearch.googlelabs.com/
I find SwipePad incredibly useful. Not exactly gestures but one swipe can get you to 12 apps or shortcuts. It works with Anycut too so they can be anything.
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android&feature=search_result
Maybe this? Haven't tried it, but sounds like what you're describing: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.reeyees.gesturelauncher&feature=search_result
Antiskunk said:
I find SwipePad incredibly useful. Not exactly gestures but one swipe can get you to 12 apps or shortcuts. It works with Anycut too so they can be anything.
https://market.android.com/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android&feature=search_result
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Just a warning about Swipepad, while it is a useful app, it will break any third party screen brightness apps/widgets, so you will only be able to control screen brightness via stock android controls.
I have tried to get the dev to address this, but he does not seem interested in doing so.
Is there a way to lock the lockscreen widgets, to where you can't swipe left to add more?
tloc623 said:
Is there a way to lock the lockscreen widgets, to where you can't swipe left to add more?
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I've never used the stock launcher so don't know about that, but, I do know that you can customize the lockscreen swiping feature with Widgetlocker.
I have just installed the Android 4.4.2 KitKat Resurrection Remix rom.
All working just fine, still getting used to it.
One question?
Only two options of weather apps available for the Lock Screen.
Yahoo and openweathermap
I would like to use the BBC weather map if possible.
Question is it possible and if so how do I show it.
Cheers
its possible i think install the app and use widget
abhiyoyo said:
its possible i think install the app and use widget
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I have the BBC app / widget on but cannot find any way to add it to the lock screen.
The option to customise lock screen weather gives only the two options I mentioned above.
Update
I found the way to add the weather widget to a side screen from the lock screen but that is not actually what I wanted.
I would like to change the weather widget on the lock screen if possible.
granddadscott said:
I have the BBC app / widget on but cannot find any way to add it to the lock screen.
The option to customise lock screen weather gives only the two options I mentioned above.
Update
I found the way to add the weather widget to a side screen from the lock screen but that is not actually what I wanted.
I would like to change the weather widget on the lock screen if possible.
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You need to set "Custom widgets" on lockscreen. Then you long press on the actual widget and delete it. Then you can add your preferred widget.
LS.xD said:
You need to set "Custom widgets" on lockscreen. Then you long press on the actual widget and delete it. Then you can add your preferred widget.
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Thanks for that.
Tried your suggestion and although I have the Custom Widget turned on I am unable to get the option to remove the weather from the lock screen.
I can with this Rom, de-select the weather widget on lock screen in settings to remove it.
Still no way to add my own selection to lock screen.
I can add a new screen to the side of the lock screen but that's not what I wanted.
granddadscott said:
Thanks for that.
Tried your suggestion and although I have the Custom Widget turned on I am unable to get the option to remove the weather from the lock screen.
I can with this Rom, de-select the weather widget on lock screen in settings to remove it.
Still no way to add my own selection to lock screen.
I can add a new screen to the side of the lock screen but that's not what I wanted.
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In lockscreen swipe doen to maximize widget, then you can delete it by longpressing
LS.xD said:
In lockscreen swipe doen to maximize widget, then you can delete it by longpressing
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That did the trick although it doesn't look very good due to the length of our village name.
But it works a treat otherwise.
Much appreciated :good:
The app drawer icon in dock can't be move and I want to be able to move it away from the dock. Is there any way on how to be able to move it. I am using Stock TW Launcher. My S6 (G920F) is rooted
DO NOT SUGGEST USING 3RD PARTY LAUNCHERS. I WANT TOUCHWIZ. I JUST WANT TO MOVE THE APP DRAWER ICON FROM THE DOCK. I HOPE THIS IS CLEAR.
Thank you in advance!
MarkerBean said:
The app drawer icon in dock can't be move and I want to be able to move it away from the dock. Is there any way on how to be able to move it. I am using Stock TW Launcher. My S6 (G920F) is rooted
DO NOT SUGGEST USING 3RD PARTY LAUNCHERS. I WANT TOUCHWIZ. I JUST WANT TO MOVE THE APP DRAWER ICON FROM THE DOCK. I HOPE THIS IS CLEAR.
Thank you in advance!
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No you cant move it. It's a fix icon. But tell me: how do you wanted to access your appdrawer if you were able to remove the only botton that gives you the ability to access the appdrawer??
XxM4tzexX said:
No you cant move it. It's a fix icon. But tell me: how do you wanted to access your appdrawer if you were able to remove the only botton that gives you the ability to access the appdrawer??
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First, I obviously know that the icon is fixed and can't be moved. That is why I wanted to be able to move it and put it inside a folder like other app icons. With accessing the apps that I have, i am planning to put all of it in the homescreen. Basically just like the iOS that is why i do not like the app drawer icon to be there in the dock and replace it with anothet app. I hope it is clear now.
So why do you ask if you know that it is not possible? ?
Another obvious reason is app drawer icon might be far to reach while holding device in LEFT hand. Putting it dead centre is friendly to both right & left handed phone use.
Im wanting to edit my lockscreen kind of like we already edit our homescreen. In particular im looking to get my agenda and a snapshot of the weather on the lockscreen. Is this possible? If so how, oh and im not looking to use a launcher as i like the layout and feel of touch wiz. Thanks
You can't without root. Some manufacturers (e.g. HTC) will have weather info etc. on their lock screens natively, but Samsung doesn't unfortunately.
Well thats stupid! Okay option two/three. Any good lockscreen apps that replace existing lockscreen that dont lag? Or any launchers that sill allow me to keep my own theme and app style and layout but allow me to customize the lockscreen?
aexp08 said:
Well thats stupid! Okay option two/three. Any good lockscreen apps that replace existing lockscreen that dont lag? Or any launchers that sill allow me to keep my own theme and app style and layout but allow me to customize the lockscreen?
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I don't know of any lock screen apps off the top of my head because I never use any, but I know they're on the Play Store, so just do a search and see which one would probably fit your needs. Also, the launcher and lock screen are two different things, so installing a custom launcher just affects the home screen and app drawer.
aexp08 said:
Well thats stupid! Okay option two/three. Any good lockscreen apps that replace existing lockscreen that dont lag? Or any launchers that sill allow me to keep my own theme and app style and layout but allow me to customize the lockscreen?
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WidgetLocker
o0adam0o said:
WidgetLocker
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I tried that, and its giving me loads of issues any other suggestions? Thanks
I always used AcDisplay on my past android phones. I haven't set it up on my S7, so I don't honestly recall all the features, but I always liked it so that's a good place to start.
May just be for notifications but I really can't remember.
Try hi locker it uses the fingerprint scanner has good media and notifications has calendar and weather as well