Apps like Kodi that do not have a native back button get rather annoying as I need to keep sliding up to reveal the navigation bar to go up
Did you ever find something like this? I'd like to only show it in Tasker since it is a constant back and forth type navigation.
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i have asked this on the G1 forum but thought i would ask here.
is it possible to write an application that would hide the notification bar completely and in any application. i know some applications have full screen mode, however some lack this and it would be useful if you would like to view the application in full screen.
The only I know is to get a launcher such as ADW.Launcher, LauncherPro, etc. (almost any launcher has this option). However I am not sure if it will stay fullscreen for all applications, haven't tried.
c00ller said:
The only I know is to get a launcher such as ADW.Launcher, LauncherPro, etc. (almost any launcher has this option). However I am not sure if it will stay fullscreen for all applications, haven't tried.
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Unfortunately it doesn't stay full screen. The moment you press menu or open an app that doesn't have a full screen mode the bar reappears.
I have an Aria which has a smaller screen like the g1 so I'm always trying to maximize screen real estate. An app or mod to hide the notification bar even in apps would be really nice. Xscope browser has a completely full screen mode (no notification bar, no address bar, no borders) , which is nice for internet viewing.
Sent from my cm7 Aria.
yeah its true it doesnt stay hidden in certain apps. i have managed to crash the notification bar trying to open the dropdown which made it dissapear but i have to reset my phone to get it back. an ability to stop it and start it again would be beneficial for me as i dont always want it there when in certain apps.
Hi all,
I love my Nexus 5, but coming from the GS3, I'm not sure I like the loss of screen realestate due to the soft buttons. I've tried immersive mode with Cataclysm rom, however I am a speed freak, and the added effort with swiping up the bars combined with the ugly re-positioning of the screen makes me dislike that option.
I'm looking for a way to permanently hide the nav buttons, and after that is accomplished I'm looking for a good (preferably customization) app that will act as a replacement.
1) Hiding the Nav Buttons - I've tried editing my bool.prop to add the line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" but it must be conflicting with my Rom (Cataclysm Nov 26) or my Kernel (Franco.14) because every time I reboot and unlock my screen I'm greeted with the lovely message "unfortunately the process com.android.systemui has stopped" and it forces me back to my silkscreen. I'd prefer not to use an app to solve the problem, as I'd much rather change system files through text editing or flashing than be required to download another app.
2) Simulating the buttons with gestures - I've tried a few apps so far, but I haven't been able to find one that solves my problem exactly the way I want. I may be forced to edit an app to get exactly what I want. The closest I've gotten so far is Swipe Home Button, however it still doesn't accomplish everything I want. What I'm looking for is the following:
Swipe up from bottom middle to go home (accomplished with Swipe Hope Button)
Swipe from bottom left to go back
Swipe from bottom right to launch recent apps
If anyone knows of any techniques to accomplish this I'd love to hear them!
Extra: I'd also like to hide the status bar, revealing it with some gesture, however that is farther down on my list as it is far less intrusive to my experience.
Use a custom ROM like Purity. They have this built in.
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Try this out- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554592
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What I'm looking for is the following:
Swipe up from bottom middle to go home (accomplished with Swipe Hope Button)
Swipe from bottom left to go back
Swipe from bottom right to launch recent apps
If anyone knows of any techniques to accomplish this I'd love to hear them!
Extra: I'd also like to hide the status bar, revealing it with some gesture, however that is farther down on my list as it is far less intrusive to my experience.
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Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontroldemo&hl=en
You can do the three gestures you want and also has the ability to hide/recall status bar with another gesture.
Thanks guys,
I use GMD on my tablet, however I wasn't sure I wanted to spend $5.00 to try it out. I've also realized (slightly embarrassing) that I can just use cataclysm to change the navbar height to 0%... so that solves problem 1.
EDIT: Turns out GMD is exactly what I need. Didn't realize it had this level of customization when I originally tried it. Thanks! However if anyone knows of a free solution that would be great too.
Cataclysm has a hide navbar button you can put in the quick toggle to disable the navbar completely. no need edit the build prop or download any additional software. Thiis is also better than setting the navbar size set to 0 as you can quickly toggle it on and off if needed.
Noxey said:
Hi all,
I love my Nexus 5, but coming from the GS3, I'm not sure I like the loss of screen realestate due to the soft buttons. I've tried immersive mode with Cataclysm rom, however I am a speed freak, and the added effort with swiping up the bars combined with the ugly re-positioning of the screen makes me dislike that option.
I'm looking for a way to permanently hide the nav buttons, and after that is accomplished I'm looking for a good (preferably customization) app that will act as a replacement.
1) Hiding the Nav Buttons - I've tried editing my bool.prop to add the line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" but it must be conflicting with my Rom (Cataclysm Nov 26) or my Kernel (Franco.14) because every time I reboot and unlock my screen I'm greeted with the lovely message "unfortunately the process com.android.systemui has stopped" and it forces me back to my silkscreen. I'd prefer not to use an app to solve the problem, as I'd much rather change system files through text editing or flashing than be required to download another app.
2) Simulating the buttons with gestures - I've tried a few apps so far, but I haven't been able to find one that solves my problem exactly the way I want. I may be forced to edit an app to get exactly what I want. The closest I've gotten so far is Swipe Home Button, however it still doesn't accomplish everything I want. What I'm looking for is the following:
Swipe up from bottom middle to go home (accomplished with Swipe Hope Button)
Swipe from bottom left to go back
Swipe from bottom right to launch recent apps
If anyone knows of any techniques to accomplish this I'd love to hear them!
Extra: I'd also like to hide the status bar, revealing it with some gesture, however that is farther down on my list as it is far less intrusive to my experience.
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Just try the play store app named "full!screen"
Um why hasn't anyone mentioned LMT, the ISAS do EXACTLY what the OP wants.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
This is what I've been wanting to do as well.
As for hiding the navbar, I still don't know the most reliable or simplest method to do this.
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Um why hasn't anyone mentioned LMT, the ISAS do EXACTLY what the OP wants.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
This is what I've been wanting to do as well.
As for hiding the navbar, I still don't know the most reliable or simplest method to do this.
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yeah +1 for lmt ..make sure to get the v2.0rc6 for KitKat
for dropping the navbar I just put the .. qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 .. at the end of the build.prop on stock rom
I'm running lollipop (Pure.White if you're interested) and its near perfect. The challenge I'm currently facing is around Quick Settings not being customizable, forcing me to go back to Power Toggles. But, when using Power Toggles and a couple alternatives, the toggles show up on the lock screen. Anybody come across alternatives that don't show on lock screen?
I believe this is theoretically possible. The notification telling me my Pebble watch is connected shows in the drawer, but not on the lock screen. Thanks all.
OK, sorted this out on my own. For anyone else, you want to make sure the app is using the lowest priority notification. In Power Toggles, that's "Not pinned and no icon" under Notification Position. You lose the ability to have it permanently at the top of your notifications, but that's minor.
Is there a way to get the Backbutton to the right side under Android Q? Custom Navbar App dosnt work and the Tut from XDA about the ADB Comands either.
hi, I'd also like to know if there is a way to get it back on the right side.
I actually use the full gesture mode, but there is something that I would like to change :
When you open the keyboard, the button to close it is also on the left side, is there a way to get it on the right ?(probably something to do with the navbar position of the buttons)
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I've mostly adjusted to this new layout after coming from a Note 9, but I definitely miss the massive customization Sammy offered via the Good Lock app. Interested in hearing the recommended way to achieve a similar level of tweaking in vanilla Android.
I tried digging through the settings activities to see if it was in a hidden menu somewhere, but couldn't find anything. I did discover that if I freeze Pixel Launcher, I lose the System Navigation entry in the System > Gestures menu, and the app switch button stops working. Maybe the Pixel Launcher has some way of controlling the order of the buttons? Though, if it does, it's not in any of the settings.
Okay so I have been using the home up task changer (Good Lock module) and I have hidden the search bar as well as the app suggestions at the bottom however until recently this annoying split screen mode button keeps popping up and when I restart my phone the app suggestion at the bottom come back even though the search bar is still hidden. The only way to hide these apps is by clicking settings from the search bar so it's odd that the search bar is hidden but the apps pop back up.
I really like the stack version of the task changer and would like to keep using it so can someone help me get rid of this button and a suggestion on how I can prevent the bottom app suggestions from popping up.
Just the opposite, I'm SOOOO glad they put that button back. Makes using split screen apps soooo much easier.
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Just the opposite, I'm SOOOO glad they put that button back. Makes using split screen apps soooo much easier.
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I mean I can see the use for it but I like things minimal in a lot of cases and the bottom apps coming back after a restart is just annoying.
Bet eventually you'll get update for Homeup to allow you to remove it again. More importantly for many of us, it fixed the use of 3rd party launchers.