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[APP][4.0] NiLS - Lock Screen Notifications

Hi everyone,
NiLS is a very useful app that displays notifications on your lockscreen for Android 4.0 and above.
NiLS provides rich, actionable and highly customizable notifications on your lock screen.
NiLS displays your notifications on top of your existing lock screen, so you can keep enjoying the functionality of your lock screen and get and interact with notifications without unlocking your device.
NiLS is the only notifications app that enables quick reply directly from your lock screen for several apps - including the WhatsApp, Hangouts, Telegram and many more mail or messaging apps
NiLS known to work with most of the lock screen apps including WidgetLocker, GoLocker, LockerPro, Cover and many more.
"You certainly should check it out.." - PhoneArena
"Just a sexy quality that I love about it!" - AndroidSPIN
"Much-needed feature to Android's default lock screen" - LifeHacker
"Making it easy to read an email in its entirety without unlocking your device" - TWIT - Android App Arena
Main features
• Displayed on top of any lock screen (no matter if it supports widgets or not)
• Provides swiping gestures such as swipe right to dismiss, drag icon to open, swipe down to dismiss all, etc.
• Displays full notification content as it appears on Android notifications bar and provides ability to perform actions such as archive gmail or reply missed call with SMS if available on the notification.
• Allow you to quick reply to a message directly from the lock screen on many supported apps.
• Highly customizable and provides 3rd party themes support.
Use swiping gestures to interact with the notifications:
- Swipe notification left or right to dismiss.
- Swipe notifications list down to dismiss all.
- Swipe notification icon right to open notification or perform additional actions.
- Click to show a preview, scroll down or up in the preview to read the whole conversation, or quick reply directly from there. (Premium)
Customize NiLS however you want:
- Set position and size, anywhere you want on your lock screen.
- Set any colors you want as your title color & text color, font sizes & vertical alignment
- (Premium) Change icon background and notification background.
- (Premium) Show multiple lines of each notification and change icon size.
- (Premium) Use 3rd party themes for great looking notifications.
Please note - NiLS requires you to enable a notifications service, please follow installation instructions within the app
Permissions used:
Photos/Media/Files - Allows NiLS to save & restore backup file on the sdcard
Device & app history - Allows NiLS to detect what is the current running lock screen app
In-app purchases - Allows NiLS to suggest you to upgrade to full version
Download
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roymam.android.notificationswidget&hl=en
Support
First, read FAQ for installation instructions and see answers for most common questions:
http://bit.ly/nilsfaq
Didn't find an answer? Have a bug report or feature request? contact [email protected].
Every email will open a ticket. we'll respond any request usually within a day or two.
If the support email ([email protected]) doesn't work - please use the link below to open a support request:
https://roymam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Community
Join our community on Google Plus for discussions and announcements.
https://plus.google.com/u/1/communities/115156552435983276604
Beta testing
If you want to get early access to beta versions and help us test new versions, request to join our beta community here:
https://plus.google.com/communities/101363646487255542423
and follow instructions here:
https://plus.google.com/100604435295012114289/posts/LfzLjvKXGd6

Don't have 4.2 yet but that looks really cool. Wish I could try it
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

Working like a charm though it's a pity that the notification does not get away once it's read
Anyways, awesome job, I know there's a lot of people who has been waiting to something like this :good:

try to make the UI more holo-like.. to blend in.
add a little blue/grey. but not too much background transparency.

Thanks for the feedback:
1. Notifications clear - I'm planning to implement full notifications clear when screen is unlocked, any thoughts on this?
2. Holo look - I'll raise opacity to 75% (currently it's 50%), I think this will make the gray and blue colors more noticeable.

Love it so much!
I hope it has a option that do not turn on the screen when a new notification arrives.
Thanks!:laugh:

093236 said:
Love it so much!
I hope it has a option that do not turn on the screen when a new notification arrives.
Thanks!:laugh:
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Will have on final release.
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Roymam said:
Will have on final release.
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Good! :good:

cool app, will wait for final version!

Roymam said:
Thanks for the feedback:
1. Notifications clear - I'm planning to implement full notifications clear when screen is unlocked, any thoughts on this?
2. Holo look - I'll raise opacity to 75% (currently it's 50%), I think this will make the gray and blue colors more noticeable.
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how about creating an option to let the users decide the background opacity?
default is the original JB grey..
edit: can you also implement -> slide to remove (individual remove per app notifications)?
also i noticed your permissions are "prevent phone from sleeping"
why is it that way? means our phone wont go into deep sleep right? :S

leongzxc said:
how about creating an option to let the users decide the background opacity?
default is the original JB grey..
edit: can you also implement -> slide to remove (individual remove per app notifications)?
also i noticed your permissions are "prevent phone from sleeping"
why is it that way? means our phone wont go into deep sleep right? :S
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" Slide to dismiss" is impossible to implement on lock screen widgets (or any widgets at all). Must have buttons.
The permission is needed to turn the screen on when notification arrives. The phone will act normally and will go to deep sleep if needed.

This looks very promising, especially with a Holo theme
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

This would look great with a few design changes, i.e. a more holo/4.2 look.
I hope there will be settings available to control things like opacity, which apps/notifications to show, privacy options, etc.
I wish you all the best and look forward to using your invention
Sent from ThePureHeart's I9300 Boss Version

nice !

Fantastic!!
Inviato dal mio GT-I9100 con Tapatalk 2

Roymam said:
" Slide to dismiss" is impossible to implement on lock screen widgets (or any widgets at all). Must have buttons.
The permission is needed to turn the screen on when notification arrives. The phone will act normally and will go to deep sleep if needed.
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oh i see.. well, a button to clear is good enough.
tried your app. looks promising.
already bookmarked your thread. checking regularly for more updates.
good luck! :good:

I would like to see the option to be able to turn off the screen on feature. I would get a lot of notifications and this I'm sure would drain the battery.
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MrBC said:
I would like to see the option to be able to turn off the screen on feature. I would get a lot of notifications and this I'm sure would drain the battery.
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this is a good idea too
sometimes i like my phone screen to be still off when i receive notifications

leongzxc said:
this is a good idea too
sometimes i like my phone screen to be still off when i receive notifications
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He will do this, I have asked before:thumbup:

Cool widget!
But it would be great to have this widget AND the standard clock on one screen. Is this possible? (I´m on latest AOKP Rom on Galaxy SII)

[APP][2.2+] Smart Taskabr 2 - most convenient one hand optimized quick access launche

[Smart Taskbar V2]
Smart Taskbar is designed to make you use your phone one handed easily. All new V2 is even more one hand optimized. Launch any application instantly without leaving your current window. Swipe your finger or click the trigger icon anytime in any App to bring up Smart Taskbar panel for super fast app launching also works as app organizer, folder organizer, multi tasker, task killer, and shortcut manager. The App is carefully designed and implemented to make sure you can comfortable do most things with just one hand. If you are one hand operation freak and is always looking for something to use your phone easier with one hand, then Smart Taskbar 2 is the right thing for you. Although it is capable, but I still don't suggest you use my App in driving. :silly:
How is everyone saying about V1:
Showcased in XDA front page in 2010
Showcased in addictivetips front page in 2010
Showcased in howtogeek in 2011
Reviewed by lifehacker in 2012
[Some Background]
About three years ago, I introduced an app called Smart Taskbar which used a never been used technique called system overlay window to demonstrate the potential benefit of using top level window in Android Apps to create something that is always on top and always available first time. So thats why you see many many devs that use similar technique to make their Apps such as swipe pad, swapps, sidebar...etc. Many of you may not know its me who brought you the first app in this class in Android Market by the time because app Smart Taskbar V1 is not as famous as other similar apps. Probably due to lack of details or it is simply too engineering style.
During my development of V1 in 2010, I asked many friends around me to see how's their reaction with an always available, always displayed, tiny trigger button design thats is displayed all the time on screen to access a small launcher style window when pressed. All of them told me its obstructive and bad of user experience. 3 years has passed. Even Apple adopt the idea in their iOS5 called accessitive touch. I don't know did Apple engineers know about my App. But I am quite happy that my concept is accepted by Apple.
If you are interested to know more about my V1, you can refer to this XDA thread for more details:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/smart-taskbar-launch-any-app-in-2-steps/
So I decided to create a V2 to improve problems that I have in V1. I started the requirement and feature development as early as the beginning of 2012 and started real coding job in Jun 2012. Finally after about 6 months of hard coding, I released my first beta on PlayStore in March, 2013. After two more months of beta and debugging, I think its ready to announce the App to everyone on XDA today.
[Features]
☆One click in any window to access Smart Taskbar main panel without leaving your current window
☆10 speedy quick launch spots for 1 click App/Custom action launching
☆Organize Apps/Actions in groups
☆Organize Apps/Actions in folder
☆Task Switcher
☆Add unlimited number of widget to use (No more desktop space limit)
☆Gesture driven
☆Build custom action (aka shortcut) to do more
☆Do basic App management such as force stop or uninstall directly on screen
☆Sortable App list by filter of frequency, alpha numerical, or installation time
[New In V2]
☆Brand new one hand friendly design
☆All graphics now in HD quality
☆Runs different UI on Pad and Phone
☆Gesture driven
☆New folder design for you to create multi dimensional gropus
☆5 more quick launch spots
☆Sortable list
☆Free dragable trigger icon
[Download]
(1) From Playstore [Link]
(2) Or from attachment provided in this thread
[Video]

Where to download ..
Excited to try a new app .. Sounds interesting
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

abhipati said:
Where to download ..
Excited to try a new app .. Sounds interesting
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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Sorry. You are too fast. I am still uploading. Will be ready soon.

Thanks for keeping update it
I have known this app for years. Not only the app itselft, but also the developer's attitude that keeping update new version periodly make a differnce with other apps.
Very appreciated!
:good::good::good::good::good:

This is truly great. You forgot to mention the ability to show statusbar when ST is expanded in full screen app. Bravo!

Hello!
Is possible to make this status bar starting only when I open google chorme?
And is possible to insert in the bar the typical button of a browser? (back, forward, favourite, setting, etc...).
Thank you!

ivanisevic82 said:
Hello!
Is possible to make this status bar starting only when I open google chorme?
And is possible to insert in the bar the typical button of a browser? (back, forward, favourite, setting, etc...).
Thank you!
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I don't quite get you because isn't Chrome non full screen app?
For button control, it would require root for key simulation and I don't want to make ST to be a root App. So I'd suggest you try my key simulation App, Button Savior.

jerryfan2000 said:
I don't quite get you because isn't Chrome non full screen app?
For button control, it would require root for key simulation and I don't want to make ST to be a root App. So I'd suggest you try my key simulation App, Button Savior.
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Thank you jerry!
I need it becouse I have a Meizu MX2, tha has a own smartbar. But for many reason I had to use a customized rom that hide this smartbar, so I have chrome fullscreen without a bar (other browser has it, for example firefox, opera or safari in ios).
So, I tried you button savior, but is have to two problem for me, maybe you can help me to resolve:
1) I'd like it start when I open chrome and close when I close it. Maybe is possible to do this with tasker, is right?
2) When button savior start, I'd like to have it maximized (like a normal bar) I don't want to click on the arrow to make it apper.
Is possible to do all this?
Thanks for your support!

ivanisevic82 said:
Thank you jerry!
I need it becouse I have a Meizu MX2, tha has a own smartbar. But for many reason I had to use a customized rom that hide this smartbar, so I have chrome fullscreen without a bar (other browser has it, for example firefox, opera or safari in ios).
So, I tried you button savior, but is have to two problem for me, maybe you can help me to resolve:
1) I'd like it start when I open chrome and close when I close it. Maybe is possible to do this with tasker, is right?
2) When button savior start, I'd like to have it maximized (like a normal bar) I don't want to click on the arrow to make it apper.
Is possible to do all this?
Thanks for your support!
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Hi,
Sounds like a great idea to add. I will add them. Thx for suggestion.

Just loaded this. Love it. It clears up my screen.
Sent from my SCH-I535

Amazing app.Thanks a lot for this.

Thx for sharing！

anyone has suggestion for me to improve the App? I remember when I announced V1, I got lots of suggestion in my XDA thread. This time, it is quite. It would be great if it is the result of my careful feature planning. :laugh::laugh:

cool app, thank, like it)

jerryfan2000 said:
anyone has suggestion for me to improve the App? I remember when I announced V1, I got lots of suggestion in my XDA thread. This time, it is quite. It would be great if it is the result of my careful feature planning. :laugh::laugh:
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I bought V2 as soon as I saw it -- been a happy user of V1 since early on.
One thing I've noticed -- alphabetical sorting of the apps doesn't actually seem to show them alphabetically for me. I can't figure out what order they're displayed in ... perhaps the name of the APK as opposed to the app name?
Also, as some have posted in the Play Store comments, the circular Quick Launch spots look nice but they're a little small on my HTC One and don't show the app very clearly.

Saw this yesterday and installed it. Bought it today. Incredible app. Samsung should give this a good look. Absolutely the best organizational app I have used.
Sent from my SCH-I535

an amazing app. Can't give any suggestion at all. But just found folder item limit of 5 is too low. Will u change it to more? I think from the size of folder container, 4x3 (12) should be not a problem. hope u can enlarge the limit.

how do I move the trigger button to the left side? as soon as I click on it, stb opened up.
also, how do I clear out the quick launch buttons?
Sent from my SGH-T989

testrider said:
how do I move the trigger button to the left side? as soon as I click on it, stb opened up.
also, how do I clear out the quick launch buttons?
Sent from my SGH-T989
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You press and hold on it for about 0.5S. Then you should be able to move it. For clean up all quick spots, there is no such function yet, I will try to add it later.

short/y said:
I bought V2 as soon as I saw it -- been a happy user of V1 since early on.
One thing I've noticed -- alphabetical sorting of the apps doesn't actually seem to show them alphabetically for me. I can't figure out what order they're displayed in ... perhaps the name of the APK as opposed to the app name?
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Here's a screenshot I took yesterday that I believe shows the strange sort order I posted about. Jerryfan2000, any idea what's going on here?

[APP][2.3+] AppLockZilla v1.0

I present to you AppLockZilla: AppLocker with the highest number of security features
AppLock Zilla is a free app protector or smart app locker for android Smartphones that secures messages (WhatsApp, Twitter, SMS, Facebook, Skype, Gmail etc.) Photos, Videos well as all your private apps. AppLock Zilla locks all your apps and secures your privacy with various types of password lock types.
AppLock Zilla comes with two completely unique features such as Tap Lock Rhythm Lock
Tap Lock enables you to secure your phone by entering specific area based taps to form a pattern.
Rhythm Lock enables you to secure your phone by forming a rhythmic touch pattern which is virtually impossible to be entered by someone else than you.
AppLock Zilla Lock Types:
1. Rhythm Lock
2. Tap Lock
3. Calculator Lock
4. Time Pin
5. Gesture Lock
6. Pattern Lock
7. Numeric (Password) Lock
AppLock Zilla has been optimized to conserve battery life and is completely AdFree. You can control access of all your private photo and video folders from intruders by hiding them using AppLock Zilla.
AppLock Zilla Features:
• App Groups
• Individual Locks
• Time and Location Profiles
• Toggle Protection
• Remote Protection
• Third Eye
• Media Vault
• Themes
Exclusively for XDA users, i am also giving away 50 promocodes for the first 50 users becuase i have always admired the work done here.
Just PM me for a personalized promocode and i will reply soon.
So download AppLockZilla from the Google Play Store today!

Hi looks interesting , I will give it a try. Cheers
Link to play;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=anantapps.applockzilla

Hi
Thank you for posting the Google Play Store Link :good:

Loving the app so far. So many features! Out of interest, how secure is the actual app? How easily is it to get passed it when it has admin rights and can't be uninstalled?

No support for android L? not locking any app

I help you
Hi!!!
This is an amazing app!!
1st: I want a promocode to get the full app
2nd: I want to help you to translate into Spanish (my native language) (obiously for free).
I will be waiting...
Thank you!!!

Great app.
1. I would suggest for Relock Policy to add the option: Lock when screen is off
2. a transparent theme would be nice showing once own wallpaper behind the lock screen
3. Third eye takes pictures but does not send them to the email address
4. Android System is locked. i.e. I try to open a YouTube link but have no default app, so first I have to unlock Android System in order to choose an app to open the link. Can't find a way to switch that off, it's a bit annoying
5. Could you add a dark theme for the app
6. Also I would use color to show that an app is selected to be locked. I have showed your app to several people and most agreed it's not always clear whether the lock is inactive (grey) or active (black).
PS still waiting for Promo Code

Hi, i will test it and try get it working for Android L, thanks for pointing it out!
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No support for android L? not locking any app
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Thanks for your feedback on my app, it will help me constantly improve my app and try getting it into the big leagues, i will PM your promocode!
GerManiac said:
Great app.
1. I would suggest for Relock Policy to add the option: Lock when screen is off
2. a transparent theme would be nice showing once own wallpaper behind the lock screen
3. Third eye takes pictures but does not send them to the email address
4. Android System is locked. i.e. I try to open a YouTube link but have no default app, so first I have to unlock Android System in order to choose an app to open the link. Can't find a way to switch that off, it's a bit annoying
5. Could you add a dark theme for the app
6. Also I would use color to show that an app is selected to be locked. I have showed your app to several people and most agreed it's not always clear whether the lock is inactive (grey) or active (black).
PS still waiting for Promo Code
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Hi, thanks for liking my app. After enabling the advanced protection, the app is virtually impossible to get through. Although a user has reported a bug which needs to be fixed to increase the security (which is in progress), i feel it is safe to say that AppLockZilla is quite strong on security.
Evolution101 said:
Loving the app so far. So many features! Out of interest, how secure is the actual app? How easily is it to get passed it when it has admin rights and can't be uninstalled?
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husain.parvez said:
Hi, thanks for liking my app. After enabling the advanced protection, the app is virtually impossible to get through. Although a user has reported a bug which needs to be fixed to increase the security (which is in progress), i feel it is safe to say that AppLockZilla is quite strong on security.
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Hi. I will go straight to the point. This app needs a lot of work. I don't mean any bad publicity or any mean comment or anything like that. But from what I have seen in my experience with my phone, it is easy to go around the app and get to the locked app. I have "long press back to kill" enabled in my developer options. When I launch a presumed locked app, I just have to long press my back button and it kills the lock of your AppLockZilla and the locked app launches like there was nothing to lock at all.
My previous app lock didn't have this security breach so I quickly went back to it.
You have to fix it very quickly enough because now that some people know it, things can happen. Sorry.

Brilliant. One question, is there a way to disable to lock on "Android System"? Every time I need to select an app to complete an action I have to input my code

Evolution101 said:
Brilliant. One question, is there a way to disable to lock on "Android System"? Every time I need to select an app to complete an action I have to input my code
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Yeah you're right. This is annoying sometimes and even more when you have a long password like me....?

Than kyou for pointing out the bug, you dont need to apologize. How will i improve the app if you dont find issues with it ?
It would be helpful though if you could tell me what app locker you have been using so that i could test it and do the same with AppLockZilla. Thanks!
theking1st said:
Hi. I will go straight to the point. This app needs a lot of work. I don't mean any bad publicity or any mean comment or anything like that. But from what I have seen in my experience with my phone, it is easy to go around the app and get to the locked app. I have "long press back to kill" enabled in my developer options. When I launch a presumed locked app, I just have to long press my back button and it kills the lock of your AppLockZilla and the locked app launches like there was nothing to lock at all.
My previous app lock didn't have this security breach so I quickly went back to it.
You have to fix it very quickly enough because now that some people know it, things can happen. Sorry.
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Another problem I have found, is that the it keeps the phone awake alot. BetterBatteryStats shows it has caused 98% of the wakeup alarms. So had to uninstall for now because that was using alot of battery. Its a shame because I really like the app, will use again when its fixed

Trully inovative features! I'm gonna take this for a spin! Thanks!

husain.parvez said:
Than kyou for pointing out the bug, you dont need to apologize. How will i improve the app if you dont find issues with it ?
It would be helpful though if you could tell me what app locker you have been using so that i could test it and do the same with AppLockZilla. Thanks!
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Alright. Cool! It is a good app BTW. I really liked the knock code like feature that it has l like the LG G3 (Tap lock). It was this feature I was using when I found the bug.
The app lock app I'm using right now is called Droid Protector by @1tek. It is really simplistic, but when I tried your app I liked it and its features until I found the bug. So I went back to the previous one.
Hope I helped!

husain.parvez said:
Thanks for your feedback on my app, it will help me constantly improve my app and try getting it into the big leagues, i will PM your promocode!
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Thanks, waiting for the promo code to test also the pro stuff.

I am surprised to hear that! i will look into it immediately. Iplan to assess every single issue that my app has and update it regularly. So stay tuned for the issue fix and thanks for informing about it.
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Another problem I have found, is that the it keeps the phone awake alot. BetterBatteryStats shows it has caused 98% of the wakeup alarms. So had to uninstall for now because that was using alot of battery. Its a shame because I really like the app, will use again when its fixed
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I really like the media vault, two things to that.
1st is it possible to have/make "folders" or "categories" in the vault? So that I can sort them?
2nd I was not sure at first how to select a picture or video, even though (after reading the FAQ - which is great that's included in the app) it's obvious that long pressing would work. I was looking for little check fields in the pics and vids. Long pressing is better, maybe you can make a pop-up or write it on the background of the vault. "Long press file/picture/video to select"
I also think that a file vault would be a great idea.

Questions..

Hi everyone, just got my XZ yesterday & liking it so far, though I do miss some aspects that I loved from my Z3 & so have a few questions regarding a few things..
1) I miss small apps as I used to use the calculator from there a lot - is there another way I can access this without having to come out of tabs etc?
2) Permanent Google Search bar on every window - loved this feature on the Z3 - again is there no option for this or do I have to add a widget to each pane now as an alternative? (Which I'm not too fond of..)
3) I have restored everything from my old calendar on the Z3 to the XZ now, but one thing that's bugging me is that I cannot find a way to change colours of my past events? (Sounds petty but quite important to me). Not sure if I can add colours to new events as haven't tested yet but it's so annoying as everything is green, and I'm quite OCD and like to have colour co-ordination with my events etc lol..
4) No vibrate/no sound option anymore or is this the same as the 'Do not disturb' feature? Not keen on this either as I can't adjust stuff like having vibrate on when this feature is being used...
Think that's it for now...
Thanks for any help, always appreciated!

To answer your second question: Do not disturb = No Vibration and no Sound. You can set priorities for Apps though.

For question #1, if you're in Nougat you can use the multi-window support.

ermond012 said:
For question #1, if you're in Nougat you can use the multi-window support.
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How do I do that ?

STEG3 said:
How do I do that ?
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Open an app then long press the recent apps button until the recent apps are shown an the bottom. Select the app you want to open as the second active app. Should you want to change app, simply press the recent apps button again then choose from the recent apps. If you want to end it, drag down the black bar or long press the recent apps button.
P.S. I hope I made myself clear.???

Question From Pixel 4a to Flip 3 - Getting Google Back

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/

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.
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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
highmileage said:
- 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.