I was wondering if anybody has experimented with adding apps to the Split-Screen selection. Since we don't have Xposed on the VZW variant, I believe that Wanam is out of the picture.
I have used apps in the past on the Note 3 to enable any app for Multi-Window, just curious if anybody has tried this.
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While trying to port the pre-release Note 8 firmware on my Note N7000, I was able to try and tinker with the Note 8 features specially the Multiwindow feature which is similar to Note 1, Note 2 and SGS3. There are several options to add Multiwindow Apps to the multiwindow tray, specially if your device is rooted. And if you are not rooted, your only hope is to modify the apps' android manifest file or wait for some devs to mod the apps for you.
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Let's start with ROOTED devices.
Option 1: Use Multiwindow Manager app from the Play Store or visit this THREAD for discussions on on issues and how to enable some or all apps. When installing the app, it will ask you to patch the FlashBarService.apk but just choose never option. The patch is only for Note1, Note2 and Sgs3 devices as they don't have the necessary code to read the CSC Multiwindow addon apps.
Option 2: This is actually how the App referred to in option 1 enables or disables apps for multiwindows. In the /system/csc folder, there is a file named feature.xml or other.xml. You can directly edit this file to add more multiwindow apps. I have an earlier NOTE 10.1 THREAD for this. You can visit my thread to know how it works and how to manually do what the Multiwindow Manager app does with ease.
Option 3: Install Xposed Framework and install Multiwindow module. This will give you unlimited multiwindow apps. You can find the related thread HERE and HERE to download the latest versions of said apps.
Option 4: To enable unlimited apps, FlashBarService.apk and services.jar must be modded which will have to wait for now due to absence of deodexed custom roms to be modded. And if you want to mod the said files, then you can find a GUIDE here.
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Now for NON-ROOTED devices, there is only one option I know of. This option is also applicable for rooted devices. To enable apps, the apps' AndroidManifest.xml file must be modified. A guide is available HERE along with some modded apps already.
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Please THANK the respective devs who have brought you these tools/apps/guides. The only way for these mods/guides/tools to keep coming is if there are generous devs who are willing to donate some of their free time, effort and work to this community. At least show your appreciation or encouragement.
DISCLAMER: As I don't have this device, I have not tested it but it does work on my ported Note 8 rom on my Note N7000. I am not responsible for any damage this tools may do. Please use at your own risk.
I did option 1, it does work. I was able to add several new apps to the Multiwindow menu.
However, something weird's happening. When I try to launch the second app, it no longer is able to set itself as a resizable column. Now its just a square "popup" style window, and isn't movable or resizable after I drop it on the screen. Anyone else see this behavior?
As a sidenote, I also switched my LCD Density to 170 beforehand as described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243262
elmwood said:
I did option 1, it does work. I was able to add several new apps to the Multiwindow menu.
However, something weird's happening. When I try to launch the second app, it no longer is able to set itself as a resizable column. Now its just a square "popup" style window, and isn't movable or resizable after I drop it on the screen. Anyone else see this behavior?
As a sidenote, I also switched my LCD Density to 170 beforehand as described in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243262
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How did you do option 1? When I try to set it up I i get a popup that flashbarservices needs to modified but the following option does not have the note 8.0 in the device list. Did you chose another device from that list?
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No patch needed for option 1, just install the app and when prompted for the model just cancel.
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Worked fine for me. I used option 1 and did not apply the modification.
Edit: Just bought pro to show my support to the developer and I enabled fat restart which was a pro feature. It gave me a popping up error which looped. Just an fyi.
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Yep plus one. Did option one and didn't do the patch. Seems to work for all my apps so far.
Do these options give you the pop up window like Note 10.1 or just uses the Multiview side by side? Did they not do pop up natievly due to screen size?
nymviper1126 said:
Do these options give you the pop up window like Note 10.1 or just uses the Multiview side by side? Did they not do pop up natievly due to screen size?
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Nope no pop-up. They are side to side and adjustable. I am sure the size had something to do with it.
That's a bit of a shame, I just saw the pop up windows, that'd be useful.
Hey, I used option 1 and it works perfectly fine to add multiwindow apps.
Note 8 unrooted Multiwindow
I bought Galaxy note 8 (WIFI+3G) , I need to keep the device none rooted to benefit from my company application which don't work on rooted devices for security reasons.
I tried option 2, but couldn't find any of "featuers.xml" or "others.xml" --> Would appreciate if you can guide me on the new location of the file or the new name.
Thanks
Ahmed
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Nope no pop-up. They are side to side and adjustable. I am sure the size had something to do with it.
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dumb question from a dummie... what's the level of effort to get popup support on all apps? I'm using the Popup Browser app from another thread (I believe its ported from the Note 10.1, but not sure), and Popup Note itself seem to work.
Would this be a mod? A new rom? Just curious.
Nevermind, found it! Looks like someone added to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243142&page=2 with the info a few days ago. Didn't notice before I posted.
this was very useful on gnex, was hoping it could be fixed to work on our nexus 5. it might help us sprint users out.
The same apk might just work. Have you tried it? Also, if you install Nova launcher you can access shortcuts through activities for Sprint settings with some advanced parameters.
Hello
Got the galaxy note pro 12.2 SMP900 yesterday, I'm wondering if it's possible to enable all the apps on multi windows.
I've noticed that note 3 can handle it via root and xposed , is the a way to accomplished that on this table , any post or tutorial, thanks in advance
Cherupop
cherupop said:
Hello
Got the galaxy note pro 12.2 SMP900 yesterday, I'm wondering if it's possible to enable all the apps on multi windows.
I've noticed that note 3 can handle it via root and xposed , is the a way to accomplished that on this table , any post or tutorial, thanks in advance
Cherupop
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I also got my note yesterday and am very interested in the answer
I had some success prior to rooting with MW Pen Enabler: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindow.enable
After rooting, you can add apps via the Wanam module for Xposed. I have to say that I am enjoying the multi-window more than I expected. The developer for MW Pen Enabler has another app that creates shortcuts for two apps to open simultaneously in multi-windows. I love being able to click once and having both the apps I want open at the same time. Here is the link for Paired Window Shortcuts: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindow.pair
So if you have rooted device, you can try this, if this is what you are looking for:
MULTIWINDOW Apps Manager
@xperiacle got also app to add more apps to penwindow or if you are unrooted, to make (some) installed apps to work in penwindow or multiwindow. He/She also have app I like to use, to make shortcuts that opens app directry to penwindow, and this is what I use a lot on my NP 12.2 and Note 3. When you got huge display, why to open all apps to fullscreen when you can have those shortcuts to open them to window instead.
Other His/Her apps can be found here at Google Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRUlu3sFi1g&feature=em-uploademail
Paired Multiview
@cfisher
"The developer for MW Pen Enabler has another app that creates shortcuts for two apps to open simultaneously in multi-windows. I love being able to click once and having both the apps I want open at the same time. Here is the link for Paired Window Shortcuts".
It is possible to do paired apps multiview without root or installing another app. At the bottom of the list of apps that are available for multiview,tap on the two small parallel horizontal lines. There you have the option to set up paired multiview apps under "create".
Hi. Is there a way to achieve running two apps (any apps, not just official ones) on split screen like Note 8.0 and Note 3? or even better, is there a way to make apps to render in floating window in the stock rom? Also I noticed in Note 3's Multiwindow on landscape mode, some apps would force the entire screen back to portrait instead of running in its block under the multiwindow landscape. This device has a big screen and I hope there's a way to do this.
If you take any non-system application and run it through MW Pen App Enabler it can process a new APK for you to install that allows for multiwindow support. It does this without the need for root.
Problem with this is that once you install one of these processed APK it is no longer linked with the play store version of the application which means that you will no longer be notified of an update to processed apps.
Just to expand on what muzzy996 is saying, the capability of what you are asking for does exist, but depends on whether or not you are rooted.
The solution muzzy996 is for non-rooted devices.
With a rooted device, you can also install the Xposed framework and the Wanam kit for TouchWiz, which will allow you to add any number of non-Samsung-approved apps to run in multiwindow. For floating windows, I use an app called Pen Window Manager that allows me to enable floating window to any app. I suppose Pen Window Manager will also enable multiwindow for non-approved apps as well.
Hello!
Sorry if I'm in the wrong place, if so please redirect me. I'm wondering if there are any xposed modules specific to samsung tablets? I already have xuimod (basically just for animations) and wanam. I know about gravity box obviously too but wondering if there's anything else that could benefit my experience with this tab?
Also as a side note , is there a way to change settings to list view? The way they have these tabs set up drives me nuts! I'd like to keep stock from but if I can't change this through xposed than just might have to flash..
Thanks
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Hello!
Sorry if I'm in the wrong place, if so please redirect me. I'm wondering if there are any xposed modules specific to samsung tablets? I already have xuimod (basically just for animations) and wanam. I know about gravity box obviously too but wondering if there's anything else that could benefit my experience with this tab?
Also as a side note , is there a way to change settings to list view? The way they have these tabs set up drives me nuts! I'd like to keep stock from but if I can't change this through xposed than just might have to flash..
Thanks
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I just downloaded Xposed and looking at what is available.
I will try to see if I can do what you are asking.
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I just downloaded Xposed and looking at what is available.
I will try to see if I can do what you are asking.
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Awesome Thank you!
ebertshay said:
Awesome Thank you!
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there are many modules related to Samsung
just install the closed module installer
and see download section
you will find a lot of Samsung specific modules
Modules don't have to be specific to these devices to work. Key to installing is to read through the support threads of the module to see if any touchwiz based devices have issues. If a slew of them do its a safe bet that the module isn't compatible with the Note pro. If other note tablets are confirmed to work then it's likely but not guaranteed to work. As always, keep a backup just in case you have to wipe and restore.
Here is a list of what I'm running currently:
ActivityForceNewtask
App Settings
Boot Manager
Chrome New Tab
Complete Action Plus
CrappaLinks
Custom Share
Disable Clear Defaults Dialog
Disable Location Consent
Enable Battery Stats Peemission
Gravitybox
Greenify
Heads Up Notifications
Min min Guard
Nlp Unbounce
Ok Google for 3rd party activities
Samsung Alt Symbols
Secure Samsung Clipboard
Suggestions Toggle
View In Play
Wanam
Xposed Recent Task Ram
Xprivacy
Xposed Cast Fix
Youtube Adaway
YourTube
muzzy996 said:
Modules don't have to be specific to these devices to work. Key to installing is to read through the support threads of the module to see if any touchwiz based devices have issues. If a slew of them do its a safe bet that the module isn't compatible with the Note pro. If other note tablets are confirmed to work then it's likely but not guaranteed to work. As always, keep a backup just in case you have to wipe and restore.
Here is a list of what I'm running currently:
ActivityForceNewtask
App Settings
Boot Manager
Chrome New Tab
Complete Action Plus
CrappaLinks
Custom Share
Disable Clear Defaults Dialog
Disable Location Consent
Enable Battery Stats Peemission
Gravitybox
Greenify
Heads Up Notifications
Min min Guard
Nlp Unbounce
Ok Google for 3rd party activities
Samsung Alt Symbols
Secure Samsung Clipboard
Suggestions Toggle
View In Play
Wanam
Xposed Recent Task Ram
Xprivacy
Xposed Cast Fix
Youtube Adaway
YourTube
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LoL! I'm running almost the exact same as on this list. ?
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