Is there any way to reach S Finder in an easier way than having to go to the notification panel? It's really annoying as I want to be able to search my phone quickly, and not by having to drag down the notification slider in order to open the search function. Or do you guys have any other recommendation for a file/contact/app finder or search app (other than Google, since it's generally sluggy for searching internally)?
krismutt said:
Is there any way to reach S Finder in an easier way than having to go to the notification panel? It's really annoying as I want to be able to search my phone quickly, and not by having to drag down the notification slider in order to open the search function. Or do you guys have any other recommendation for a file/contact/app finder or search app (other than Google, since it's generally sluggy for searching internally)?
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of course there is mate,
1. Install nova launcher (there are other ways, but that is how I did it)
2. go to widgets and click 'Activities'
3. Select 'S Finder' from the list
You can also check out Conjure which is a similar app that works well and has a widget. But like Mitko76 said installing Nova and using the activities shortcut gives you a lot of options!
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Is there any app that allows for opening the app drawer / list directly without going to the home screen? (Either an app launched directly, or an app that puts an entry in the Notifications Menu?)
(Hoping to use a notifications menu entry, or an app that I can use in conjunction with SwipePad.)
This is for use on a Nook Color, so there are no hardware buttons available.
I personally use Smart Taskbar. it's quite customizable and is probably what you're looking for functionality-wise.
check out swipepad, too. you can put 12 apps in it and access it from anywhere. you can't include the app drawer, however.
oops sorry didn't read your full post. quick desk may work.
irish22022 said:
check out swipepad, too. you can put 12 apps in it and access it from anywhere. you can't include the app drawer, however.
oops sorry didn't read your full post. quick desk may work.
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Good app thanks for the heads up.
On iOS, I can swipe the clock on the statusbar which I set to automatically open the App Switcher.
I've been trying AutomateIT, Tasker, and a few other Status bar tweaks but I haven't been able to find an app that will do one simple thing - when I swipe/tap/double-tap the clock or somewhere on the status bar, it should open the "Recent Apps" dialog (so I don't have to press that flimsy button)
Can anyone recommend an app, or how to do it in Tasker?
PS: I've been trying Tasker all day, and this is the last thing I need it to do, but no joy!
What phone do you have ?
By "App Switcher" do you mean the Recent Apps function that brings up apps still in memory ?
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What phone do you have ?
By "App Switcher" do you mean the Recent Apps function that brings up apps still in memory ?
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Ah yes, sorry. That is what I meant.
I have a Galaxy S3, rooted with Resurrection Remix 3.1.4 .
Actually I was able to achieve what I wanted with GMD Gesture Control (best 6$ ever spent!). So a different question now, is there a way to get it to monitor for gestures on the lockscreen? Prior to me swiping or doing my pattern..
Thanks for your help!
You can also access recent apps with a long press to he home button by default. With a launcher, you can come figure it to vice-versa.
I think several launchers also give you various new icons and swipe features.
Lock screen? I don't know. I might look into something like Widget Locker, maybe.
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apoorvchandra said:
Ah yes, sorry. That is what I meant.
I have a Galaxy S3, rooted with Resurrection Remix 3.1.4 .
Actually I was able to achieve what I wanted with GMD Gesture Control (best 6$ ever spent!). So a different question now, is there a way to get it to monitor for gestures on the lockscreen? Prior to me swiping or doing my pattern..
Thanks for your help!
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great find thanks getting it now
Pennycake said:
You can also access recent apps with a long press to he home button by default. With a launcher, you can come figure it to vice-versa.
I think several launchers also give you various new icons and swipe features.
Lock screen? I don't know. I might look into something like Widget Locker, maybe.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
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I'll look into Widget Locker. I know you can do it with the home button, but mine is almost on it's deathbed and I want to minimise pressing it until I can find a way to fix it or the Nexus 4 becomes more freely available lol
Not sure if I am phrasing my question well enough for search to work, but I looked and didn't find anything. Is there a way to make the swipe down launch a google now search rather than the HTC voice dialer?
richiewrt said:
Not sure if I am phrasing my question well enough for search to work, but I looked and didn't find anything. Is there a way to make the swipe down launch a google now search rather than the HTC voice dialer?
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If you are rooted and running Dalvik (not ART) you can install the Xposed Framework and run Sense 6.0 toolbox which permits altering the gestures. There certainly may be an easier way, but I know that way works.
And btw has nothing to do with dotview.
Maybe I am changing the wrong thing, but under wake gestures I changed it to Google. It works if the phone is off and I don't close the case. When the dot view car is closed it still launches the HTC voice control app.
richiewrt said:
Maybe I am changing the wrong thing, but under wake gestures I changed it to Google. It works if the phone is off and I don't close the case. When the dot view car is closed it still launches the HTC voice control app.
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Try Settings --> Display & Gestures --> Motion Launch Gestures --> uncheck "quick call" and see how you make out.
I cannot seem to find settings widget where i could add shortcuts to battery settings etc when i try to add a widget to do that. i have tried samsung's launcher and also nova launcher. is there any way to add shortcuts to settings?
thank you.
Looking for the same here. I also can't find it.
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I cannot seem to find settings widget where i could add shortcuts to battery settings etc when i try to add a widget to do that. i have tried samsung's launcher and also nova launcher. is there any way to add shortcuts to settings?
thank you.
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ellite said:
Looking for the same here. I also can't find it.
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i found the best shortcuts to any app
is QuickShortcutMaker app ( free version Play store)
see screenshots
I have Nova Launcher Prime but found QuickshortcutMaker easier /more options etc
chirantan.f said:
i have tried samsung's launcher and also nova launcher. is there any way to add shortcuts to settings?
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Using Nova:
Get into the home widgets selection, add a Nova widget of type Activity, then scroll the list until you find Settings, expand it and scroll up to the Battery item. Select it.
There you can also find all the possible shortcuts.
(I've translated the menu items from my Italian version)
Trying to add App Mgr using Nova Activities. Doesn't work. When I click or hold the setting it opens App Mgr but doesn't add it to home screen
JeffATL said:
Trying to add App Mgr using Nova Activities. Doesn't work. When I click or hold the setting it opens App Mgr but doesn't add it to home screen
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If you use QuickShortcutMaker
it works fine
See screenshots.
Thanks. But got it to work finally. No need for another app.
JeffATL said:
Thanks. But got it to work finally. No need for another app.
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any chance you could share how this is done?
To be honest , not sure. I just kept trying normal processes for adding widgets, then choosing nova activities, and under settings there are a ton of options for apps/app mgr, I kept trying different ones and one stuck.
Can not use for nova launcher.
willcor said:
i found the best shortcuts to any app
is QuickShortcutMaker app ( free version Play store)
see screenshots
I have Nova Launcher Prime but found QuickshortcutMaker easier /more options etc
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I could be the dumb but which in the list of Settings shortcuts did you choose in QuickShortcutMaker to make the shortcut to the resolution changer?
themissionimpossible said:
Using Nova:
Get into the home widgets selection, add a Nova widget of type Activity, then scroll the list until you find Settings, expand it and scroll up to the Battery item. Select it.
There you can also find all the possible shortcuts.
(I've translated the menu items from my Italian version)
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Thanks for this.
The only thing that worked for me (Samsung S9+, Android 8.0.0) was the Nova launcher. QuickShortcutMaker went through the motions, but didn't actually put a shortcut on the home screen.
The Nova launcher works a treat, but why do Samsung oblige me to replace their launcher within the first half hour of owning their otherwise very nice phone?
I always switch on "Do not disturb" before going to sleep, as I use my phone as an alarm clock, so need to leave it switched on, but of course don't want alerts all night. As you can imagine, the last thing I want to be doing when I'm tired is effing around with settings, so having a shortcut to DND is essential.
The other shortcut I created was to the "Change Home" setting so I can easily switch back and forth between Nova and the "Samsung Experience" whenever I want. And you know something's going to be dodgy when they call it the "Something-or-other Experience"
Grrrrrrrrrrrr!!
themissionimpossible said:
Using Nova:
Get into the home widgets selection, add a Nova widget of type Activity, then scroll the list until you find Settings, expand it and scroll up to the Battery item. Select it.
There you can also find all the possible shortcuts.
(I've translated the menu items from my Italian version)
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thank you, you just turned my 30 minutes web research into success.
gosh that was rather hard to find. hate that they removed the settings widget. had to gain access to notification log. your way worked out for me (android pie latest)
dekatch said:
thank you, you just turned my 30 minutes web research into success.
gosh that was rather hard to find. hate that they removed the settings widget. had to gain access to notification log. your way worked out for me (android pie latest)
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it may be necroposting..but I'm having this exact same issue on android 10..I'd be infinitely happy with some sort of widget for this task...
theres a way to do it via the widgets screen when using nova launcher..I cant remember the exact steps for it.
Hey Guys! I just got my Nokia 8.1 today and it came with the notch hidden. I was surprised when I could't find the option to turn it on in the developer settings where it should be named Full Bezel.
So I tried googling it (duh!) and I've seen a lot of people complaining about it but there was no easy solution., just something over SDK or something, which I don't really know how to use.
So basically the option is hidden but it is still in the settings.
Soooooo I got an Idea and tried this:
1. Install Nova Launcher (you don't have to use it, just install it)
2. Tap And hold on home screen and go to widgets
3. Chose Nova Launcher - Activities and place it on home screen
4. Scroll Down until you find settings and open it
5. Now scroll all the way down until you see Status bar style (.settings$NotchSettingsActivity)
6. Select it
BOOM! A direct shortcut to the Full Bezel setting!
Hope this will be helpful to someone. :fingers-crossed:
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Hey Guys! I just got my Nokia 8.1 today and it came with the notch hidden. I was surprised when I could't find the option to turn it on in the developer settings where it should be named Full Bezel.
So I tried googling it (duh!) and I've seen a lot of people complaining about it but there was no easy solution., just something over SDK or something, which I don't really know how to use.
So basically the option is hidden but it is still in the settings.
Soooooo I got an Idea and tried this:
1. Install Nova Launcher (you don't have to use it, just install it)
2. Tap And hold on home screen and go to widgets
3. Chose Nova Launcher - Activities and place it on home screen
4. Scroll Down until you find settings and open it
5. Now scroll all the way down until you see Status bar style (.settings$NotchSettingsActivity)
6. Select it
BOOM! A direct shortcut to the Full Bezel setting!
Hope this will be helpful to someone. :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks for info, it works like a charm!:laugh:
Glad to hear that. [emoji4]
Some people reported that the option came back after the system update so I hope it will be fixed soon, but until then this is a good solution. [emoji16]
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Wow this is amazing. Thanks for the tip. Share more.
Saw a glance style as well, tried to select analog clock but it's not working for me. Can you guys try this.
Yash_rajora said:
Saw a glance style as well, tried to select analog clock but it's not working for me. Can you guys try this.
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Where did you get this option?
Anantha47 said:
Where did you get this option?
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System UI > Glance Style
And yeah, it changes nothing.
Btw, if you chose System UI demo mode from System UI you'll get a System UI tuner where you can manage icons on notification bar. I've added a headset icon because it's not showing by default when it's connected.
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pshnd said:
Hey Guys! I just got my Nokia 8.1 today and it came with the notch hidden. I was surprised when I could't find the option to turn it on in the developer settings where it should be named Full Bezel.
So I tried googling it (duh!) and I've seen a lot of people complaining about it but there was no easy solution., just something over SDK or something, which I don't really know how to use.
So basically the option is hidden but it is still in the settings.
Soooooo I got an Idea and tried this:
1. Install Nova Launcher (you don't have to use it, just install it)
2. Tap And hold on home screen and go to widgets
3. Chose Nova Launcher - Activities and place it on home screen
4. Scroll Down until you find settings and open it
5. Now scroll all the way down until you see Status bar style (.settings$NotchSettingsActivity)
6. Select it
BOOM! A direct shortcut to the Full Bezel setting!
Hope this will be helpful to someone. :fingers-crossed:
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Hello,
according to nokiapoweruser dot com, seems that there is a new update including February security patch that enables the option directly in the settings
It is not yet available in my location, let's see
fyah_ said:
Hello,
according to nokiapoweruser dot com, seems that there is a new update including February security patch that enables the option directly in the settings
It is not yet available in my location, let's see
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Yeh, yeah, I saw that, too, but then only a small percentage of users got the update. That's why I had to find an alternative solution. And still there is no update in my region as well. And it's March 11! Hopefully they'll skip the previous one and give us the March SP update.
Edit: Just got the Feb... I really was hopping they'll bundle it with March SP but it doesn't matter. Hopefully the next one wont be delayed as much.
Anyway, even after the update I don't have the option to turn the notch on and off directly from settings.
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pshnd said:
Yeh, yeah, I saw that, too, but then only a small percentage of users got the update. That's why I had to find an alternative solution. And still there is no update in my region as well. And it's March 11! Hopefully they'll skip the previous one and give us the March SP update.
Edit: Just got the Feb... I really was hopping they'll bundle it with March SP but it doesn't matter. Hopefully the next one wont be delayed as much.
Anyway, even after the update I don't have the option to turn the notch on and off directly from settings.
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yep got the update as well and option is not present
You can download Settings Database Editor from Playstore. Look for Notch full bezel and set value from 1 to 0. Works on my european model.
the update didn't remove this ability
They only moved it to another place away of developer options
So , Just navigate to the Display Option > Advanced >Full bezel
and it lays there
Regards
Mishlimited 24-7-2019
Nollie8969 said:
You can download Settings Database Editor from Playstore. Look for Notch full bezel and set value from 1 to 0. Works on my european model.
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This is only working method to my 8.1 from latest update.
Yes, here 8.1 too. Other methods failed.
Full bezel available in settings/Display/Advanced/Full bezel (set the background colour of status bar in black tick/untick).
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Full bezel available in settings/Display/Advanced/Full bezel (set the background colour of status bar in black tick/untick).
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Nope, not in European model.
As i have read this article, i have realized, that there are many things about my nokia i didn't know about/ God bless you for that. I use Microsoft Launcher instead of Nova, so i found Activity Launcher in Play Store, that does pretty the same thing as Nova shortcut. God bless you.
Just want to mention that if someone wants to hide the notch but can't find the option in Settings, try this app called Nacho Notch. Works really well. Also has adjustable dimensions for the status bar, navigation bar and the corners of the display
Edjee said:
Thanks for info, it works like a charm!:laugh:
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I don't it not working for me