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[Q] Unable to install downloaded apk, can't press install button

Hi guys
need some advice here.
I've been installing apk file from dropbox for testing purpose for few weeks. Occasionally I couldn't press the install button (on the install screen), but it resolved itself after few attempts.
However, it doesn't seem to work any more. I just can't press the install button, but OK for the Cancel button. I've tried restarting with/without pulling out the battery. It still doesn't work.
Have googled the issue, only able to find this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150096
But I don't have screen filter app installed, so that doesn't explain my issue.
Anyone have the same issue and know how to fix it?
Much appreciated.
Cheers
Tony
PS. Im installing from dropbox.

When you say you are installing from drop box I take it you are using the Drop Box app. If so I would just try to install by opening your favored file explorer app, mine is Astro File explorer. Anyway find it with the file explorer and then try to install it that way. Or you can uninstall the Drop Box app and then reinstall it. Maybe something has gone wrong with the app. Just a quick suggestion.

T-Macgnolia said:
When you say you are installing from drop box I take it you are using the Drop Box app. If so I would just try to install by opening your favored file explorer app, mine is Astro File explorer. Anyway find it with the file explorer and then try to install it that way. Or you can uninstall the Drop Box app and then reinstall it. Maybe something has gone wrong with the app. Just a quick suggestion.
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Thanks for the reply.
Yes, Im using dropbox app. I've tried to copy the apk to my sd card and used appinstaller and astro to install it, still doesn't work.
I've also disable a screen brightness app Lux which I suspected have a similar bug to screen filter app, but still doesn't work ><

tonynkh said:
Hi guys
need some advice here.
I've been installing apk file from dropbox for testing purpose for few weeks. Occasionally I couldn't press the install button (on the install screen), but it resolved itself after few attempts.
However, it doesn't seem to work any more. I just can't press the install button, but OK for the Cancel button. I've tried restarting with/without pulling out the battery. It still doesn't work.
Have googled the issue, only able to find this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150096
But I don't have screen filter app installed, so that doesn't explain my issue.
Anyone have the same issue and know how to fix it?
Much appreciated.
Cheers
Tony
PS. Im installing from dropbox.
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Might as well get it out of the way...you DO have allow installations from unknown sources checked right?
(Sometimes all you have to do is check to see if there are batteries in it, lol)
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

e4e5nf3nc6 said:
Might as well get it out of the way...you DO have allow installations from unknown sources checked right?
(Sometimes all you have to do is check to see if there are batteries in it, lol)
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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yes, this option is always on.
Battery is 100%.

btw, Im using HTC stock rom and 2.3.4 with HTC Sense 3.0

tonynkh said:
btw, Im using HTC stock rom and 2.3.4 with HTC Sense 3.0
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Bad APK perhaps.
HTC Sensation 4G w/ Beats Audio

fmedrano1977 said:
Bad APK perhaps.
HTC Sensation 4G w/ Beats Audio
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tried a number of other apks, no luck.

tonynkh said:
tried a number of other apks, no luck.
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are you using and app that has
system_alert Permissions
Pvy.

Same issue here, only as of yesterday. Tried two unrelated APKs. Weird.

pvyParts said:
are you using and app that has
system_alert Permissions
Pvy.
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No, only to
storage
network communication
hardware controls
services that cost you money

CJSnet said:
Same issue here, only as of yesterday. Tried two unrelated APKs. Weird.
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this is so weird!!!! It's used to work, but suddenly not!!!

Try installing seconds after a clean boot. I believe my problem was caused by the auto brightness app Lux.
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CJSnet said:
Try installing seconds after a clean boot. I believe my problem was caused by the auto brightness app Lux.
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OMG! It works, thanks.
I was suspecting Lux causing the problem, but I only disabled the app, didn't uninstall it. Once I've uninstall Lux, it just works!!
I wanted to let the developer know the problem, but I can't replicate it. Any idea what the causes?

tonynkh said:
OMG! It works, thanks.
I was suspecting Lux causing the problem, but I only disabled the app, didn't uninstall it. Once I've uninstall Lux, it just works!!
I wanted to let the developer know the problem, but I can't replicate it. Any idea what the causes?
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Iff lux puts a full screen overlay up that is what causes the issue. I think it is security thing.
Some of my apps had the same issue.
Pvy.
Sent from my TEAM powered Arc S

pvyParts said:
Iff lux puts a full screen overlay up that is what causes the issue. I think it is security thing.
Some of my apps had the same issue.
Pvy.
Sent from my TEAM powered Arc S
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Thanks for everyone replies. Problem resolved

Yeah it's a bug that you get with apps like Lux and Screen Filter. Somewhere within Lux there is a setting that lets you exclude certain apps and I think within the most recent build of the app it will automatically disable itself when you install an application

For what's it worth:
I've had the same issue when using JuiceDefender.
I've granted Juice Defender acces to controll the brightness of the screen, because the auto brightness control in my HTC One X is too bright.
This caused the same problem!
After disabling Juice Defender's auto brightness, the installation of app's works as usual.
Grtz,

Guys, me too got this problem since last week. Tried hard, unable to figure it out which app is causing the problem. Is there any ways to check the app?
Tried in many threads, but couldn't get it resolved. Fortunately you guys in the thread have some sort of reasons for root cause.
Please help me guys, this is screwing me up.

Cyb0rgz said:
Guys, me too got this problem since last week. Tried hard, unable to figure it out which app is causing the problem. Is there any ways to check the app?
Tried in many threads, but couldn't get it resolved. Fortunately you guys in the thread have some sort of reasons for root cause.
Please help me guys, this is screwing me up.
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any app that uses the "display system wide alerts" permision.
see if you have any
Pvy.

LG G2 Navbar Customization Xposed Module

Just wanted to share with everyone that in my desperate attempts to find a way to modify the Stock Navbar I tried out the LG Navbar Xposed module and it works perfect! No 4 or 5 button but it has plenty of buttons to choose for the three available including long press customization for each one. Works perfect transparency stays intact as well as modifications from other modules (gravitybox navbar height). The only thing I've noticed is that the 3 dot button on the navbar will still pop up on apps requiring it. I just used softkeyz and downloaded the invisible buttons from the user gallery so its still there but I don't have to look at it.
Download the beta from the G2 thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477586
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

darksizzle said:
Just wanted to share with everyone that in my desperate attempts to find a way to modify the Stock Navbar I tried out the LG Navbar Xposed module and it works perfect! No 4 or 5 button but it has plenty of buttons to choose for the three available including long press customization for each one. Works perfect transparency stays intact as well as modifications from other modules (gravitybox navbar height). The only thing I've noticed is that the 3 dot button on the navbar will still pop up on apps requiring it. I just used softkeyz and downloaded the invisible buttons from the user gallery so its still there but I don't have to look at it.
Download the beta from the G2 thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477586
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You should have just used Gravity Box xposed module. Among every other tweak available to you in GB, there is also a section for modifying NavBar. I shrunk mine down because I don't think it needs to be that big, added always on menu button, and then turned on Immersive Mode (which is really awesome, I prefer it to pie and it's still basically stock android, both function and form wise).

I use the gravitybox module but can't stand not having a dedicated menu button. I know there is the always on option in gravity box but I am left handed and can't stand stretching over to reach it. Plus this has long press options. I find it a lot nicer having the menu button with long press for recents. Just letting people know of more options. As someone who normally uses cyanogenmod and AOKP and adds a menu button immediately I found this perfect for me.
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Oh nice, didn't realize there were that many more options available, going to have to check it out and maybe use GB for everything else but NavBar. Thanks.

Maybe I'm missing something, but when i follow the link to the thread, it then takes me to the playstore, where it says its incompatible with my device.
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I got it installed but it's very limited in scope unless you unlock the premium version. I'll stick with GravityBox.

I got GravityBox to work for me in remapping the useless Recent Apps to the Menu button and I just have to think that the icon for Recent Apps is the menu. The only way I found.. You have to map hardware buttons to change this. You can also add Kill App to long press on the Back button.

nhizzat said:
I got it installed but it's very limited in scope unless you unlock the premium version. I'll stick with GravityBox.
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So how did you get it installed? Is there a version outside of the playstore one? Again, sorry if I'm missing something here. TIA
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MikeG7265 said:
So how did you get it installed? Is there a version outside of the playstore one? Again, sorry if I'm missing something here. TIA
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First post, download the beta.

nhizzat said:
First post, download the beta.
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Thank you very much. I guess if I would have scrolled down a little more I would have seen it. :-$
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[APP][ROOT][2.2+]ScreenOff - Soft Screen Off(Respects Smart Lock Feature) v1.2/v2.0b

Hi,
Important : Requires ROOT
This is a simple App that emulates the click of Power Button.
Handy when u want to reduce wear and tear of the physical button or if the button is not working.
Currently the following method of Trigger are available:
- Using the Swipe Up Assist action which usually opens the Google Now App
- Application icon (In Launcher)
- Shortcut
- Intent Support - Use 'in.pathri.screenoff.SCREEN_OFF' as Intent action to trigger screen off from ANY App, including TASKER
Following are planned to be added:
- Widget (Is it Needed?? )
- Tasker Extension
Advantage over other similar apps in Market:
The usual 'Screen Off' 'Screen Lock' Apps that are available in market, makes the 'Smart Lock' feature introduced in Lollipop not work. Also this makes the timeout period set in the 'Automatically Lock' security settings to not work.
Since my App uses shell commands (and hence the need for Root) to emulate Power Button press, both Smart Lock and 'Automatically Lock' settings work.
Disclaimer:
AFAIK should not cause any problems in any device since nothing dangerous is being used. But still the usual disclaimer : ' I am not responsible for any damage done to your device, hand, home etc... LOL '
Have tested so far in the following Mobiles. Would be glad if others test it out in various mobiles and report here.
Nexus 5
HTC One X
Change Log:
v0.1 - 5th Jan:
- Initial Version with only Google Now Swipe gesture support
v0.2 - 8th Jan:
- Added the following:
Application launcher
Shortcut
Intent Support : 'in.pathri.screenoff.SCREEN_OFF'
v1.0 - 18th Jan:
Modified code to support more Devices. Probably must work in all Android devices irrespective of Android Version
v1.1 - 20th Jan
Shouldn't be showing in recents anymore
v1.2 - 20th March
Added icon for the swipe up gesture
Fixed a bug that was causing adding shortcut to crash in certain launchers(AFAIK GEL based)
v2.0b - 30th March
Adding a new material icon - thanks to @slider112

Cant we turn off screen from tasker alone

thahim said:
Cant we turn off screen from tasker alone
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That feature is not yet available. It is planned though in future updates
If possible can you verify If the swipe up gesture is turning screen off in your phone? Would like to confirm whether my App is working across devices
Thanks

keertikumar_ws said:
That feature is not yet available. It is planned though in future updates
If possible can you verify If the swipe up gesture is turning screen off in your phone? Would like to confirm whether my App is working across devices
Thanks
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It brings my magazines app.
What I meant to say is that we can do this with tasker.

thahim said:
It brings my magazines app.
What I meant to say is that we can do this with tasker.
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AFAIK, If we use tasker to screen off, it will immediately lock and would not respect the Smart Lock feature. Please correct me If am wrong.
Regarding the gesture bringing up the magazine app, have u configured the swipe up gesture do that by default ? Or After installing this App,the swipe up gesture got assigned to it?

keertikumar_ws said:
AFAIK, If we use tasker to screen off, it will immediately lock and would not respect the Smart Lock feature. Please correct me If am wrong.
Regarding the gesture bringing up the magazine app, have u configured the swipe up gesture do that by default ? Or After installing this App,the swipe up gesture got assigned to it?
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This is default action on my phone. I can't reconfigure it.

thahim said:
This is default action on my phone. I can't reconfigure it.
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Oh ok. Is it possible for u to clear defaults for that magazine app and test out this App. Just wanted to be sure it works across devices
Btw, what device are you using?

keertikumar_ws said:
Oh ok. Is it possible for u to clear defaults for that magazine app and test out this App. Just wanted to be sure it works across devices
Btw, what device are you using?
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No its by defaultfs, and this action can't be changed on note 3.

I want to use this app with Nova Launcher.. Double tap Funktion .. Choose app under nova settings. But i couldn't choose your App. It isn't also not in my App drawer.
Sent from my Nexus 5

kleineronkl said:
I want to use this app with Nova Launcher.. Double tap Funktion .. Choose app under nova settings. But i couldn't choose your App. It isn't also not in my App drawer.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Currently this app supports Google Now swipe up gesture only. Other forms of opening the App will be updated soon

thahim said:
No its by defaultfs, and this action can't be changed on note 3.
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Oh..ok.. Then I Guess the swipe up gesture you are talking might not be the one I am referring to. The gesture I am referring to usually triggers Google Now /Google search
Does the gesture that opens the magazine app, work on custom launcher?? If no, I Guess that gesture is part of Samsung launcher and can't be overridden without launcher replacement

kleineronkl said:
I want to use this app with Nova Launcher.. Double tap Funktion .. Choose app under nova settings. But i couldn't choose your App. It isn't also not in my App drawer.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Hi, Possible to try the new v1.0 of this app? Guess it should be working as expected using Nova
thahim said:
This is default action on my phone. I can't reconfigure it.
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Hi, Is it possible for you to test this app either through the App in the App Drawer or through shortcuts? Would be glad if you could test it, so that we can be sure of the devices that the App supports.
Thank u

keertikumar_ws said:
Hi, Possible to try the new v1.0 of this app? Guess it should be working as expected using Nova
Hi, Is it possible for you to test this app either through the App in the App Drawer or through shortcuts? Would be glad if you could test it, so that we can be sure of the devices that the App supports.
Thank u
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It works when I click the icon my phone locks.
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thahim said:
It works when I click the icon my phone locks.
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Thanks a lot my friend
Regarding overriding the swipe up gesture in ur Note 3 , I think it might be possible with an Xposed module. I have never written one, so not Sure. I am ready to try to make a Xposed module, If it's ok for u to test it out in ur mobile (have no previous experience in writing Xposed module, so a word of caution )

I have tried that mod already it doesnt replaes the gesure action.
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keertikumar_ws said:
Hi, Possible to try the new v1.0 of this app? Guess it should be working as expected using Nova
Thanks a lot for this Update. Works perfect
send from my G-pad
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thahim said:
I have tried that mod already it doesnt replaes the gesure action.
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When i searched in Xposed module repo, i couldn't find any module related to the swipe up gesture
Which mod u tried ??

For some reason not working for me on nexus 4. Gave su privileges but setting up shortcut or opening app do nothing. Edit: this was some glitch with super user, reinstalling sorted it thanks.

ratbags said:
For some reason not working for me on nexus 4. Gave su privileges but setting up shortcut or opening app do nothing. Edit: this was some glitch with super user, reinstalling sorted it thanks.
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Great

Can you work it so it doesn't show up in recent apps list? Thanks.

New stuff in 5.0.1? what have yu found?

so far i've found new panels..... this list will grow,
favorite contacts
multiple "fave" apps

The location edge screen - home, out and about, work etc
A few other things I forgot ^-^
-sent from the edge of the note galaxy-

Anybody get viper4android to work?

I found this game

bignibb said:
I found this game
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yes, flappy android hidden in the version

Camera buttons are not on edge anymore, pulling out phone from lock screen does not take me to dialer from within lock screen unless I click on emergency call.

MickeyMcE said:
Camera buttons are not on edge anymore, pulling out phone from lock screen does not take me to dialer from within lock screen unless I click on emergency call.
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theres a toggle in "lock screen" setting to give you the little phone back on your lock screen.

working mods. Wiziconizer, font mod, hotspot mod, add toggles mod, system wide emojis, custom TW launcher. Mixer_path mod.... working to find more. All these mods have to be added manually. I used root explorer. Its a god send.
Hotspot mod using sqlite editor...

z31k said:
working mods. Wiziconizer, font mod, hotspot mod, add toggles mod, system wide emojis, custom TW launcher. Mixer_path mod.... working to find more. All these mods have to be added manually. I used root explorer. Its a god send.
Hotspot mod using sqlite editor...
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can you explain alittle more about how to add threse mods?..i thought they were just xposed mods..but adding them manually ill need step by step directions im sure there is a thread for each mod you mentioned can you link them plz?..also are you adding these mods for the lolipop stock rom?im sure it is,thread says 5.0 lolipop...im never used some of the mods your talking about,they sound very cool..does xposed have anything to do with them?

lucky_515 said:
can you explain alittle more about how to add threse mods?..i thought they were just xposed mods..but adding them manually ill need step by step directions im sure there is a thread for each mod you mentioned can you link them plz?..also are you adding these mods for the lolipop stock rom?im sure it is,thread says 5.0 lolipop...im never used some of the mods your talking about,they sound very cool..does xposed have anything to do with them?
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Xposed is not available for lollipop yet. I will post up links to the files tomorrow as well as directions and apps needed if you are really interested. Yes, they are all things that devs posted and helped me out in. Ill be happy to share and give credit where credit is due. XD

cvaria said:
theres a toggle in "lock screen" setting to give you the little phone back on your lock screen.
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My phone icon is still on the lock screen, when I slide our up the dialer does not appear unless I hit "emergency dialer". I remember that setting from Kit Kat but its no longer in the lock screen settings...unless I missed it.
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MickeyMcE said:
My phone icon is still on the lock screen, when I slide our up the dialer does not appear unless I hit "emergency dialer". I remember that setting from Kit Kat but its no longer in the lock screen settings...unless I missed it.
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still here

cvaria said:
still here
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Weird I don't have it...I have the camera option but no phone option.

MickeyMcE said:
Weird I don't have it...I have the camera option but no phone option.
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it's not wierd at all, my phone is jacked up and using a f/w from sammobile... my spen doesn't work and more

[APK] [6.0+] Pixel's Fingerprint Swipe Gesture

Hey guys,
This is a replication of the thread I've originally posted in the Nexus 6P Themes & Apps Forum. I've successfully built something similar to Google Pixel's Fingerprint Notification Gesture. Just install the APK, grant it root access and you're good to go.
NOTES:
There's a similar app made by another developer, and this is in no way affiliated to it. End product is the same though it's accomplished in different ways. Read further to know the differences.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Nexus 5X rooted with SuperSu
2. Android 6.0+ (should work with lower APIs too - haven't tested)
BUGS:
It takes a while to start listening for fingerprints after a complete boot and after you unlock your phone. In the former case, it takes longer for the service to start.
DESCRIPTION:
We all have heard about the Google's new Pixel's fingerprint swipes to accomplish tasks. For the ones who aren't aware, the Pixel lets you swipe down it's fingerprint sensor to simulate a swipe down on your notification bar / status bar to pull it down and a swipe up, to pull it up. This app accomplishes something similar.
A single short tap on the sensor pulls down the notification / status bar and a long press on the sensor pulls it back up, irrespective of whether the finger in subject is registered for authentication or not.
DISCLAIMER:
Make sure you always take a backup before testing. Thumb rule. I'm not responsible if you screw up your handset!
DOWNLOADS:
Fetch it from below.
Cheers and let me know.

Great work man, appreciate it!

I can install the .apk but the app itself won't open. I've cleared cache and data and I just uninstalled it and reinstalled multiple times. Nothing.

TW1ST3D1NS4N3 said:
I can install the .apk but the app itself won't open. I've cleared cache and data and I just uninstalled it and reinstalled multiple times. Nothing.
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The app doesn't actually open it runs in the background after u allow root privileges..it's kinda a silent app. Working well though.
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Ok. Apk installed, app is running. But i have no idea how to grant supersu (root) privileges. App itself didnt asked SuperSu, so SuperSu didnt showed up the prompt window to grant the access. Any sugestions?

Carach_CZ said:
Ok. Apk installed, app is running. But i have no idea how to grant supersu (root) privileges. App itself didnt asked SuperSu, so SuperSu didnt showed up the prompt window to grant the access. Any sugestions?
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I'm with this guy. Nothing's happening to prompt the SU request
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iamterence said:
I'm with this guy. Nothing's happening to prompt the SU request
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Okay, tried this and it worked. So.. Go to apps, delete data from Pixel Swipe app. Force close app. Scan your finger and setup the fingerprint sensor screen unlock. Reboot the phone and open the app again. Guess it wants the scanned finger before opening.

tnx man no problem with that , good job

So there's no settings for this app? It takes this much trouble just to get it running as well? I'll stick with the original app.....

Worked within five minutes, just had to have finger scanned in the phone. Works great. Thanks mate.

would be nice if i can swipe to remove notifications panel too, not long press! anyways, thank you. very useful app.

Why opening of notification panel so slow? NOVA launcher have the same problem with Android 6, but they solve this problem with root, can you do same thing for your app? With so slow opening - app is useless

Nice app. Not filled with bloated stuff like similar apps. Just what I searched. ?

are you the devloper of the app?
is there any way to make it so that the fingerprint scanner act as a scroll wheel?

Anyway to implement directions and tap to select double tap to go back??

Can't even open file.

Thanks mahn! :good:
Appreciate it!
But is there any way that the notification panel would go back up when swiped up?

anonxlg said:
are you the devloper of the app?
is there any way to make it so that the fingerprint scanner act as a scroll wheel?
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That's quite possible but won't it get in your way? I'll explore.

ankit73 said:
Thanks mahn! :good:
Appreciate it!
But is there any way that the notification panel would go back up when swiped up?
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That can be handled. Will keep you posted when I release an update!

CyanoFresh said:
Can't even open file.
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Try making it a system app.