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Remove recent apps from notification pulldown

Hello all,
Big thanks to everyone involved in root/s-off.
With root is there any way to remove the 'recent apps' from the notification pulldown?
TIA All

I would also like to see a patch of some kind that replaces the recent apps with a on off bar..

+1 that recent app bar is so annoying

+2, add power widget options in instead!

Definitely needed!
I will never understand why they put the Recent Apps there when you can get to them by long pressing the home button.
There is a workaround until someone does this, not the best solution but it works.
In the market there is an app called Power Control Plus (it is a paid app) that will put the toggles in your notification area but it doesn't replace the Recent apps.

yeah, the toggles in the pull down are one of the few things I miss from the Fascinate I have. Another being the convenience of being able to drag left or right on the notification bar to quickly change the screen brightness.

I'm working on Rosie and Framework mods right now and this is on my list. I removed the recent apps from notification on a custom Hero ROM and will do it to the Tbolt. As far as adding the switches, that's a whole other story. We would have to port JsChiSurf's Evo work and I think I'll just wait until someone ports a Gingerbread Sense ROM, which has the switches in a tab.

Does it actually have to be ported or could you just rip the required framework elements from an evo rom and copy them to your tbolt framework?

spjoneser said:
Does it actually have to be ported or could you just rip the required framework elements from an evo rom and copy them to your tbolt framework?
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I imagine the dependencies are different, so things wouldn't match up properly.

Question here: I too find the recent apps feature useless and liked the pullldown toolbar in Slayer's mods.(my personal favorite) I assume a mod like this could be ported or created?
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Just getting rid of the Recent Apps would be an improvement until someone gets this done.
Another thing you might do if you can figure it out, one of the Z roms for the inc had the Verizon Wireless banner made about half the size it is now. It looked better and took up far less space.
Even better if you could remove the banner entirely, I think we all know we are on Verizon!
Here is a screen cap with "Power Control Plus" It's a paid app but usable, now if we could at least get rid of the recent apps.
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Thanks for working on this.

gadget! said:
In the market there is an app called Power Control Plus (it is a paid app) that will put the toggles in your notification area but it doesn't replace the Recent apps.
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widgetsoid also does this and its free.

mob87 said:
widgetsoid also does this and its free.
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I tried widgetsoid but I didn't like the fact that when you click on any of the toggles it dissapears. If I want to cycle through a toggle (for instance "Brightness") you have to bring the notifications down again.
Maybe a setting I was missing but that's how it worked for me.

Yep I would be happy with the recent apps removed and using widgetsoid or something for toggles.
Thanks everyone.

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mob87 said:
widgetsoid also does this and its free.
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mob87 said:
widgetsoid also does this and its free.
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I used Widgetsoid on my DX. Easily one of my favorite apps. However, now on my TB, my Widgetsoid widget in the pulldown is blank! I can't see the buttons. But if I press, it shows up, until I unpress. Any thoughts?

Recent apps gone, along with some other mods here. Now on to JsChiSurf's power control mod and Lockscreen mods.

[APP] Floating Soft Keys v2.2.1

INTRODUCING FLOATING SOFT KEYS
* Requires Root
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Floating Soft Keys is a simple app to avail you soft key functionality even in exanded desktop mode or if you don't want to wear out your hard buttons.
Floating Soft Keys makes use of Mark Wei's brilliant StandOut Library so if you like this app, please go and thank him in his thread if you haven't already.
FSK requires root to emulate input key events.
FSK is still in its initial phases so it might give some errors or cause some crashes. Please report to me and give logcat if possible. Also tell me your Android version. This will help make the app better.
MAKING THEMES FOR FSK v1.2+​For FSK v1.2+, custom icon support has been added. To make your own custom icon theme, simply do the following:
1. Make 4 PNG images for the 4 buttons having square dimensions (default is 130x130)
2. The PNGs should be named as follows (without the quotes):
"back.png" (for back key)
"home.png" (for home key)
"menu.png" (for menu key)
"drag.png" (for the dragging button)​NOTE: Names are case sensitive.
2. Put all these PNGs in one folder. Give the theme name to the folder (e.g. "Holo Keys" or "Black Keys" or "Alicia Keys")
3. Put this folder in the Floating Soft Keys folder found in your SD card (it will appear automatically after running the v1.2 app at least once)
Themes thus created can be used in the v1.2 app by selecting "Use custom icon". You will be prompted to select the icon.
If you would like to share your themes, post em in the thread or PM me. Due credit will be given.
As an example, attached below is a theme called "Bluish tint". You can download it, unzip it and place the "Bluish tint" folder (which is present inside the zip) in your Floating Soft Keys folder on your sdcard. Then you can use it as a theme by selecting "Use Custom Icons" in the app.
USER-CREATED THEMES​Here I will post links to various themes created by you folks.
Shadowed White Navigation Keys by churapa
Grey icons by proctologist
Theme thread by Gil81
As of version 1.4.0, new icons were made default to suit the Holo theme. But if you liked the old icons better, you can still download em from this thread. The zip file has been attached.
Check the app out on the Play Store or check its code out on GitHub

Beautiful idea congratulations
Inviato dal mio Nexus 4

Can you add Recent Apps Button? Thanks for your work

cities516 said:
Can you add Recent Apps Button? Thanks for your work
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For Android 4.1+, long-pressing the Menu icon opens up the recent apps. I am not sure about Android 4.0. But in 2.3 or below, it does not work.

Lg P500 fc (cm7)
can you add volume key,power menu...!
Thanks
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x-dira said:
Lg P500 fc (cm7)
can you add volume key,power menu...!
Thanks
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Volume keys I probably can add, but I think power key is not allowed in Android for security concerns. I will check and let you know.
Can you please specify what caused the crash?? Also, which version of the app were you on?? Version 1.1.1 had a known bug that caused FC on older Android versions. That has been fixed in the latest version.

rhoadster91 said:
Volume keys I probably can add, but I think power key is not allowed in Android ...
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Thanks! last version no fc, but hold button home (recent app) fc...
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x-dira said:
Thanks! last version no fc, but hold button home (recent app) fc...
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The force close is because long pressing home activates Google Now, which is not there in Gingerbread. Option to customize home long press action has been added in the new update (v1.3) which will be available on Play Store in an hour or so.

very useful. Thanks!

Usefull app...thankyou

installed on my gnex toro running pa 356
just installed and giving it a good run.thanks for the app,great idea adds some versatility to your device.

Simply perfect!
Runs without issues on Omega ROM v23 on my Galaxy S2 I9100!!
Thanks and good work!

Thanks OP this is just what I've been looking for to have a fullscreen experience on my phone and tablet. Is it possible in future to have to option to add custom buttons with custom actions? That would be awesome. Thanks

Well idea is good... since its in initial state of development lacks many basic feature... the response between touch and action is high.. around 1sec
Well dre are few suggestion but the main from my side is that the drag button could also act as expand button, i mean click on drag should expand or shrink the navibar...
Well i confirm Working great with
Samsung galaxy S2 I9100
Slimbean 4.2.2. Build 7
Dorimanx 9.34

Great job mate...!!! :good:
Didn't find any major bugs apart from some layout issues...

lovely app...
here's my wish list for next releases:
- option to hide cross icon (just make invisible)
- customizable press and long press options for all softkeys
- align keys in vertical position, i'd be great to use with one hand having keys on side of screen
- didn't try to import icons from famous navbar icons thread, i'd like to be able to import from there

Just what I've been after for my XOOM, great work :victory:

UUUUU looks nice

I am probably being stupid here but how do you enable these? Trying to use them on my Motorola Atrix which has a partially working screen but I can't use the Menu hardware button, this would solve the problem!

Anyway to start and stop this app using tasker?

Flashlight/Torch

anyone know if LG has ever released, or will release a torch/flashlight app? I love this phone and it pwns my S3 so bad, but I wouldn't mind a way to see in the dark. And if not, what is the best third party app?

Start trying then one by one and let us know which you prefer.

The G2 comes with a flashlight widget o.o
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DiamondJay20 said:
anyone know if LG has ever released, or will release a torch/flashlight app? I love this phone and it pwns my S3 so bad, but I wouldn't mind a way to see in the dark. And if not, what is the best third party app?
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There is a flashlight app with Q Slide baked in:good:

DiamondJay20 said:
anyone know if LG has ever released, or will release a torch/flashlight app? I love this phone and it pwns my S3 so bad, but I wouldn't mind a way to see in the dark. And if not, what is the best third party app?
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This Xposed mod is my fav:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ma.wanam.torch&hl=en
works while the screen is off.

DiamondJay20 said:
anyone know if LG has ever released, or will release a torch/flashlight app? I love this phone and it pwns my S3 so bad, but I wouldn't mind a way to see in the dark. And if not, what is the best third party app?
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If you root and get G3 tweaksbox you can set volume up as torch with screen off

I don't know if its the best out there but Super-Bright LED Flashlight works fine for me.

I simply use long press home button to turn the torch on/off. Works only if you have root and gravity box of course...

I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=spicysoftware.spicytaschenlampe
Lightweight, no ads and no unnecessary permissions.
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xposed

I've built a torch app that support Quick Window, but i fall into this bug - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/developer-bug-quick-circle-t2816012
So if you don't care about this bug I can release it.

Tesla LED is what I use!

Your application has been published. It can take several hours until it is available throughout Google Play. ×

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2816820
Quick Torch For Quick Circle

E_Goldstein said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2816820
Quick Torch For Quick Circle
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Thanks for sharing my app

DiamondJay20 said:
anyone know if LG has ever released, or will release a torch/flashlight app? I love this phone and it pwns my S3 so bad, but I wouldn't mind a way to see in the dark. And if not, what is the best third party app?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yoavst.quicktorch
This one would be the best, and it supports QuickCircle!
(I am NOT the creator of this app, just wanted to share)
[EDIT] I'm sorry i did'nt realise it was already posted
- Sorry for my English

I use Tesla LED and then set Nova launcher 'swipe up' gesture to toggle it on and off from any screen.

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I use Tesla LED and then set Nova launcher 'swipe up' gesture to toggle it on and off from any screen.
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Is it an activity? Can you tell me how you add it, so I'll try to add it to my Quick Torch app?

yoavst said:
Is it an activity? Can you tell me how you add it, so I'll try to add it to my Quick Torch app?
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Nova Settings > Gestures and Buttons > Select "Swipe Up" (or whatever gesture you want) > Click the "Shortcuts" Tab > Scroll down until you find your LED app.
If you can't find your LED app int he list, try using Tesla LED

I use G3 tweakbox and have long press menu button for torch. Works GREAT for me

[App][OpenSource] MaterialPowerMenu- Reveal animations in power menu

A while ago, I saw a gif on Google+ demonstrating a concept of Android Power menu in material design, it contained various Circular Reveal animations introduced in Lollipop and various other beautiful animations. I was able to replicate the concept using basic xml animations and Circular Reveal APIs. This repository is the demo of the original concept.
https://github.com/naman14/MaterialPowerMenu
Google play-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naman14.powermenu
Concept by +Igor da Silva​​​
https://dribbble.com/shots/1939117-Advanced-Power-Menu-Concept-Android-Lollipop
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Apk for direct download(V1.2)-
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByTrPZ8aLNadellqaTFmTGNMVWc/edit?usp=docslist_api

This is cool!

pretty cool
It's a nice app. Something that would be amazing is if it could replace the stock power menu.

I have now also included xposed integration, now you can override system power menu to use material power menu. Update the app to use it as an xposed module
It works on 2nd level, long press to open the regular power menu, press on power off and material power menu will be shown
Please report if it does not work for you
@zimgir124 check out this update if you have xposed installed

amazing!

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I have now also included xposed integration, now you can override system power menu to use material power menu. Update the app to use it as an xposed module
It works on 2nd level, long press to open the regular power menu, press on power off and material power menu will be shown
Please report if it does not work for you
@zimgir124 check out this update if you have xposed installed
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Hey, sadly Xposed isn't updated for Samsung devices. I would have loved to check this out. Anyways, Thanks for the update and replying to me.

very cool idea.

Cyb3r5p4c3 said:
I enabled it in xposed, but how do I open the popup? When I long press power the regular menu pops up
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As I said earlier it works on 2nd level currently, I have not replaced the whole dialog method but only the method where user presses on the power off button.
So the flow would be this-
Enable in xposed
Reboot
Long press power to open regular stock dialog
Press power off button to open material power menu

owsome, cant we make such animations for all apps..its super cool

Thanks for update but seems not work on custom ROM (N5 running Terminus ROM and Xposed framework 3.0 alpha2)
When I press power off then phone goes off.
Log https://copy.com/RoG6GYuK6elerDjn
But works fine on N7 (grouper) with latest Purity ROM
keep calm and have a Nexus

Why Dont we use it as app, it works fine.
In most phones with a lollipop
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Is there any other besides Xposed to make this app the default way to use the power menu?!

If I open the app I can click the power button in the app and get a power menu, but even after activating the xposed module and granting root access, it does not show the Material Power Menu when I longpress the physical power button. HTC m7 on Sense Lollipop. Are there any kind of logs I could get to help out?

I would love this......
However....
Im on 5.1...and well.......
-stares at Xposed-
Yeah.

What an amazing concept, the animations look really awesome. Keep it up!

The xposed module doesn't replace my ROMs power menu. Nexus? Simpleaosp build 16. Installed the latest Xposed. All modules are working except this one

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If I open the app I can click the power button in the app and get a power menu, but even after activating the xposed module and granting root access, it does not show the Material Power Menu when I longpress the physical power button. HTC m7 on Sense Lollipop. Are there any kind of logs I could get to help out?
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Ditto.. on Oneplus One running temasek unofficial lollipop (9.0 latest).
I really want this to work.

It would be great if this app completely replaces the stock power menu.

Can you make a root version that does replace Samsung and asop power menus completely please??would be sellable

Calaisz17 said:
Can you make a root version that does replace Samsung and asop power menus completely please??would be sellable
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I'm pretty sure that you would still need Xposed installed. And for Samsung device, it's not currently available.

Is there a way to change screenshot button combo?

so on my older Android phone to take a screenshot I had to press volume down+ power. easy one handed operation. now I have to press power and home button. wtf!! can this be changed because is freaking annoying to have to use two hands every time. I'm on 930t.

Umm. It's only power and home. No volume button
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You could use the palm swipe gesture. It's been like this on Samsung phones since at least the S2, so outside of a possible party utility, you aren't going to be able to change it
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Swipe doesn't work in some apps, like maps.

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Swipe doesn't work in some apps, like maps.
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Nonsense, it works on maps, I have just done it to check if it was working, and it does
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Like mentiond above, easiest way is to press home button and power button simultaneously. You have to press and hold them at the same to to make it work. If you first press the home button and half a second later the power button, then it won't work. The swipe-to-screenshot gesture is more difficult to use for me as I sometimes need a second attempt to make the screenshot.
How to take a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S7

If you're rooted it would be readily available when you long press the power button. A window will pop up giving you one of many options and one of them is a screenshot command. Which will exit out the window and take a screen shot of your current screen. Pretty damn useful.
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wegiwegi said:
Nonsense, it works on maps, I have just done it to check if it was working, and it does
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Odd, I've never been able to get it to work in maps.

Their is a only one way to take an screen shot in your smartphone which is in-build by an company you can't try other way to take screen shot in you phone.

djpeesh said:
Umm. It's only power and home. No volume button
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I mean yes, lol, fixed

shujairi41 said:
If you're rooted it would be readily available when you long press the power button. A window will pop up giving you one of many options and one of them is a screenshot command. Which will exit out the window and take a screen shot of your current screen. Pretty damn useful.
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what would suddenly change if the phone is rooted? would I have to install some xposed mod or something? I'm just trying to take one handed screenshots like I'm used to. this two handed bs is very annoying

konoplya said:
what would suddenly change if the phone is rooted? would I have to install some xposed mod or something? I'm just trying to take one handed screenshots like I'm used to. this two handed bs is very annoying
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there are apps like "all in one gesture", where you can define a hotkey and add an action like screenshot..
e.g. I use longpress home for screenshot

shujairi41 said:
If you're rooted it would be readily available when you long press the power button. A window will pop up giving you one of many options and one of them is a screenshot command. Which will exit out the window and take a screen shot of your current screen. Pretty damn useful.
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erm that's in an xposed module I think not just from rooting!

GZA1337 said:
there are apps like "all in one gesture", where you can define a hotkey and add an action like screenshot..
e.g. I use longpress home for screenshot
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thanks for that suggestion. just downloaded it and I love it. you're awesome

curioct said:
erm that's in an xposed module I think not just from rooting!
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Depending which ROM you decided to install you'll get the options built in. If you decided to go with a plain root yes xposed will help.
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konoplya said:
thanks for that suggestion. just downloaded it and I love it. you're awesome
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You are welcome! I also love it.
Even nicer is double tap status bar for screen off! This won't cripple smart lock also...

GZA1337 said:
You are welcome! I also love it.
Even nicer is double tap status bar for screen off! This won't cripple smart lock also...
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yea man it has some great features for sure. I like your wu reference btw.

3 finger swipe for Nougat screen shot is idiotic
The 3 finger down swipe, in addition to needing two hands and 3 fingers, usually scrolls down whatever screen you're on before the image is captured. Was very annoyed until I found that screen shot could still be added to the power button options. I stand corrected.