(Request) A better Pen Keeper mod. - LG G Stylo Questions & Answers

The pen keeper ability, the mundane notification thats supposed to alert you to forgetting the pen, isn't very good. Would it be possible to create something better?

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Digital Trackpad

I will attempt to make a digital trackpad as seen in VMware View
if you don't know what i'm talking about look at this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBO49NwmuZg
basically make that but for android. movable/hide-able trackpad, which helps you interact with flash etc.
I find the trackpad immensely helpful in vmware, it really feels like the dock trackpad. except i don't need the dock.
So when are you going to be done I think that will be cool.
Yeah that would be really awesome! It would be much easier to use apps like Teamviewer..
For now I have to touch where I want to move the pointer.. Not really easy!

Sketchbook pro help

Hello i wanted to know if there is a way to turn on pressure sesitivity on this app cant find it in the settings and when i rest my palm on the screen it zooms in thanks
huzi7868 said:
Hello i wanted to know if there is a way to turn on pressure sesitivity on this app cant find it in the settings and when i rest my palm on the screen it zooms in thanks
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Pressure Sensitivity is built in, you don't have to do anything.
However, it is only applicable on certain brushes, maybe you have tried it on ones not supported.
As to rejecting your palm, use a coaster, mouse mat or similar. Place the coaster, mouse mat etc on the screen and rest your palm on that. You can then let the pen touch the screen as the mat does not register a touch.
Probably smarter to just use a glove..
asdfuogh said:
Probably smarter to just use a glove..
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I find gloves to be cumbersome, you don't get the right feel of the pen, plus occasionally you need to use your fingers.
Beards said:
I find gloves to be cumbersome, you don't get the right feel of the pen, plus occasionally you need to use your fingers.
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Fingers are open.
Someone was saying sketchbook mobile got updated to include a pen only function. Sketchbook pro will likely receive that feature in the next update.
Under the brush option menu (the middle icon in the top bar--shaped like a brush) once you have the pallets open, there's a settings icon (three sliders), under this, you can change the min/max values for opacity and size. There you can change values for any brush you have selected from the left tool bar.
Couldn't post directly for some reason, but here's an image uploaded to dropbox,
http://db.tt/1d2xA2V8
Sent from my GT-N8013 using XDA Premium HD app
Beards said:
I find gloves to be cumbersome, you don't get the right feel of the pen, plus occasionally you need to use your fingers.
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Ah, that is true too, I've just been stretching my shirt to cover the bottom of my hand.. I don't like coasters because it gets in the way, but yes, gloves that cover all the way are annoying too because you can't feel the stylus.
I believe there was an older version where you had to enable it manually, the current version has it enabled by default. In my opinion while rich in features sketchbook pro is not that good, mainly no palm rejection, and no custom size canvas and some other things, also the spen seems to be not that accurate in SKB, if you are into drawing I would recommend LayerPaint app, very nice app, very powerful yet quite simple.

[Q] completely turn off touchscreen: possible? how?

Hi there!
Yes I want to completely turn off my touchscreen! The Galaxy Note got this smart S-Pen, which I use to draw or take notes during lectures. And for this I need Apps with palm rejection, but the general palm rejection is simply not enough! The home-button is allways still functional which is stupid, anoying and useless. Furthermore I want to use some apps which do not support palm rejection, like ps-touch. So why not invent an app, which completly prohibits any Touchscreenevent while the S-Pen is active?
Allright guys, now help me! Is there allready an App available, which is capable off such things? That would be awesome! And if not, why? What's the problem?
There was a time when I did some little programming for myself, so someone might got some hints for me where I could gather the knowledge to make such an app by myself! That would be awesome aswell!
So thats it! I wish you all a pleasant day!
Nope, no app like that...
rooted?
If you're rooted with a custom ROM, or maybe just a different launcher unrooted, how about just hiding the bottom Nav bar? So u don't accidentally touch it... I know I've seen that b4...

[Q] New to Android (from iOS)...advice with notifications and status bar

I just got a Samsung S4 (Verizon) because I was tired of Apple's stagnant OS and tiny screens. And I'm a tinkerer, so I'm loving (sort of) the endless ability to change and modify just about everything. And LOVE the big screen (and I have no problem whatsoever putting it in my pocket or using it one-handed...).
I'm encountering a couple of Android frustrations and wondering if anyone can either confirm, "yep, that's how it works", or point me to an app/widget/utility that "fixes" what I'm encountering.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Notifications and status bar: I have to say I'm missing Apple's red badges that easily call attention to new emails, facebook posts, text messages, etc). I understand that on Android, all notifications show up as those little teeny, tiny white icons in the status bar, amongst the sea of other little white icons (wifi, gps, gestures, bluetooth, etc), making it not always obvious at a quick glance what's new.
I understand swiping down gives me the list of all notifications. But strangely, for such a customizable interface, evidently you have little control over the appearance and order of what's there. For instance, the "ongoing" notifications of WiFi connected shows up at the top, which I dont want to know about at all (along with those from other apps that merely announce the app is working, such as Juice Defender). And others follow in a long list with no particular organization or visual distinction.
I have played with the app SuperStatus Bar to reduce the status bar clutter, but it grinds things to a halt and takes over the notification panel without improving it. I've looked for widgets that show email, sms, etc badges but most are ugly (like most of the email widgets that come with the popular email apps like K-9, Aquamail, etc) or don't function consistently (like Notifier Widget for Facebook).
So, any suggestions or apps that help with this? And thanks to all who have read this all the way to the bottom...
Sorry to know your move to Android wasn't too smooth
I'd recommend you try Floating Notifications once it comes out of beta, holds a bit of promise
You'd get notifications from apps you choose as little floating bubbles.
It isn't too smooth now though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263987
Apart from that, getting the little wifi icons and bluetooth icons are pretty standard, and if there is a way to remove them, I'm not aware of it.
Also, you could use an app like light flow to make the notification light display a color of your choice based on the notification, it'd let you know exactly what notification you have before you turn the screen on.
I hope I helped
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I hope I helped
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Thanks for your suggestions!
I've been using Notify+ which I like for notifications. The status bar still looks like a mess to me, but I'm sure I'll survive it.
I'm actually starting to get used to the Android way of things and am feeling much better. Loving the bigger screen (Apple is loosing the game in this regard) and the customizability (although this is a double sword when you have some OCD tendencies...).
Sort of wish I'd held out for the Verizon HTC One, rather than the S4. the S4 is great, but I'm finding most of its much-touted whiz-bang features (air gestures and motions) to be gimmicky, buggy, and available in too-few apps).
But all in all, having fun with my new phone!
Thanks again for your suggestions.

Small apps

Im considering upgrading my Z5C, but I see f.ex small apps are missing, and Im so depended on them in my everyday life. I´ll really miss all of them, but I think the hardest one to let go of would be the Notes. The possibility to wuick open a note and write, and then safe it so it stays in the notification bar. I need to make To dos and reminder notes all the time at work and private life so need to have have easy access plus have them "in my face" for reminding me (no, dont want a widget on the main home screen since I want and need that cleaned from stress, haha, and swipe for home screen arnt in my face enough as when its in the Notification bar with the Small app Notes.).
So, Im woundering if anyone think Small apps will come back? Or know of any good apps to replace my Small app need?
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Im considering upgrading my Z5C, but I see f.ex small apps are missing, and Im so depended on them in my everyday life. I´ll really miss all of them, but I think the hardest one to let go of would be the Notes. The possibility to wuick open a note and write, and then safe it so it stays in the notification bar. I need to make To dos and reminder notes all the time at work and private life so need to have have easy access plus have them "in my face" for reminding me (no, dont want a widget on the main home screen since I want and need that cleaned from stress, haha, and swipe for home screen arnt in my face enough as when its in the Notification bar with the Small app Notes.).
So, Im woundering if anyone think Small apps will come back? Or know of any good apps to replace my Small app need?
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I wish they could come back.
Actually the only replacement that I know is to open two apps on the screen which is possible on the new xperias.
Good luck
yes , I believe that the multiwondows option is way better than the small apps .

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