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[Q] What are everyday benefits to 4.4?

Don't want to brick my phone like everyone else, but really want 4.4
What are some everyday changes that are actually improved? I know the Changelog, but what have YOU noticed and said "hey, thats a pretty cool improvement"?
Thanks

YoungSkeezy said:
Don't want to brick my phone like everyone else, but really want 4.4
What are some everyday changes that are actually improved? I know the Changelog, but what have YOU noticed and said "hey, thats a pretty cool improvement"?
Thanks
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chirp.... chirp......

I know right? Lol
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ive noticed a stronger LTE connection.. Touchless Control is more responsive in louder environments. I like being able to switch launchers with ease.. I go from the stock moto launcher to kit kat to nova so easily to show customers (i work for a Verizon Indirect retailer)

Overall, I'm pretty happy with the update.
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- The status bar transparency (only enabled by default on the lockscreen, though Nova supports it as well) is kinda cool, but it also looks kinda dumb since Verizon made Motorola keep the icons blue istead of white for some reason.
- On the bright side, I can now see the battery percentage inside the icon at all times since it's white-on-blue instead of white-on-white like on Nexus devices.
- I like how it now displays full-screen album art on the lockscreen while music is playing (though now I'll have to put some time into higher-res artwork)
- Being able to select my launcher directly from the system settings is pretty convenient.
- The drag-to-focus update for the camera is a pretty cool.
- I enabled ART but honestly didn't notice too much a difference, and had to revert back to Dalvik due to WhatsApp being incompatible with ART.
(Minor) downsides:
- The battery icon is no longer aligned with the signal bars
- The notification icons are still blue
- No KitKat dialer (yet?)
- No camera icon with on the lockscreen

ThorSkaagi said:
Overall, I'm pretty happy with the update.
- The status bar transparency (only enabled by default on the lockscreen, though Nova supports it as well) is kinda cool, but it also looks kinda dumb since Verizon made Motorola keep the icons blue istead of white for some reason.
- On the bright side, I can now see the battery percentage inside the icon at all times since it's white-on-blue instead of white-on-white like on Nexus devices.
- I like how it now displays full-screen album art on the lockscreen while music is playing (though now I'll have to put some time into higher-res artwork)
- Being able to select my launcher directly from the system settings is pretty convenient.
- The drag-to-focus update for the camera is a pretty cool.
- I enabled ART but honestly didn't notice too much a difference, and had to revert back to Dalvik due to WhatsApp being incompatible with ART.
(Minor) downsides:
- The battery icon is no longer aligned with the signal bars
- The notification icons are still blue
- No KitKat dialer (yet?)
- No camera icon with on the lockscreen
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How do you enable the bat % in the icon?

BladeRunner said:
How do you enable the bat % in the icon?
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I was wondering the same thing....Battery % and "reboot" in the power menu are two big omissions.
So, do tell, how did you get a battery %.

BladeRunner said:
How do you enable the bat % in the icon?
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lawmangrant said:
I was wondering the same thing....Battery % and "reboot" in the power menu are two big omissions.
So, do tell, how did you get a battery %.
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This is what I used.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kroegerama.android4batpercent

ThorSkaagi said:
This is what I used.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kroegerama.android4batpercent
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never knew this was around. Thank you so much! You have helped make my device a better device tonight! A christmas present from XDA! woohoo!!

Just a reply, after you enable battery percentage, you can remove the app and the change stays. Seems like all Android devices 4.4 can do the percent naively, this just toggles this setting.
Wonder what other hidden settings are in KitKat.
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One plus is that I lost root lol. I need it as everybody else!

I'm a Fitbit user and take a lot of pictures. For me, the update (Fitbit support and touch-to-focus) obviously makes an everyday difference.
I use MX Player while I exercise, almost every day. Immersive mode with it is nice. More apps will have to adopt this before it becomes something I really care about. The thing where the lockscreen has music art is more of a noticeable design upgrade. Together, the immersive thing, lockscreen art, and transparent notification (I actually hide mine, though) make for the beginnings of a feeling of a polished and cool UX.
The thing to do would be to get two phones next to each other, one with the update and one without, and see if the updated one really is snappier (including task switching).
EDIT - Totally forgot: The wireless charging sound respecting my volume setting as well as the volume coming back on in the morning after Assist finishes sleep mode are huge. SO glad to have those issues resolved.

Yeah, so after a ton of fear of making the move to 4.4 Completely worth it.
When it started booting back up and rooted still (YAY) 4.4 is amazing.
Gravitybox + Xtheme (nexus 5 theme), you really can't tell the difference.
Just cant wait for Xposed to support ART. every reboot switches back to Dalvik

Another downside to 4.4 if not rooted is it removes native USB OTG. Menova USB drive no longer works without 3rd party software. Kinda pissed about this one.
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orcsbane13 said:
Another downside to 4.4 if not rooted is it removes native USB OTG. Menova USB drive no longer works without 3rd party software. Kinda pissed about this one.
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Hmmm I have stickmount and it works like a champ on 4.4

My easy tether no longer works.
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ART is the best thing, EVER.
Yes Xposed is no longer available to me (until the dev can make it work)
But WOW, its like my maxx just got the latest and greatest processor and a ton more ram. Performance is nutsssssss
Apps switch incredibly fast, and my battery life is even better now.
I'm gonna run benchmarks to compare

[App][4.0+] Quickr - Action Launcher 1.0

Quickr - Bring truly touch experience
Just swipe in from edges to activate actions, such as launch apps/shortcut, toggle settings, call friends, post Facebook status, create notes, etc.
Features
☆ Launch common actions in less then a second.
☆ Design to use with one hand
☆ 4 hotspots, multiple choice of panels
☆ Support 15+ quick actions for common tasks, such as post Twitter message, search eBay, etc.
☆ Fast touch-based task switcher
☆ Work well with any home replacement/launcher
Action list
☆ Launch app
☆ Shortcut: direct call, direct message, email, app shortcut,
☆ Settings: bluetooth toggler, flash light, gps toggler, screen lock, mobile data, screen rotate, WiFi, power off, reboot (root required)
☆ Contacts: any contact
☆ Quick actions: search (Google, eBay), current location, post new tweet, new note,
☆ Folders: regroup items into folder
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Ver 1.0
- Google Play released
- Fixed minor bugs
- Added new actions
Ver 0.9
- XDA release

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This looks good. More feedback once tested for a longer time. Hows the battery usage
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The app responds well. No additional battery drain. Only since times the hotspot does not respond. Quick restart of the app helps, I am sure next versions will be stable too. Good job Dev.

@leducbao any possibility of GB support?

killoid said:
@leducbao any possibility of GB support?
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We are working on GB support.

cd69 said:
This looks good. More feedback once tested for a longer time. Hows the battery usage
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It uses less then 1% battery. I'm sure that it does not eat your battery

will try it.. its like pie from PA yes?
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Using it on a Nexus 5 4.4.2 in combination w/ Aviate Launcher.....so far, so good. Nice app!

just installed and looks nice on nexus 4 4.4.2.. just bit laggy and its natural for this step hope to see updates soon.. thanks bro

Nice app
nice design, quick action is also fantastic. This has saved me a lot of time to access my fb,twitter. Good work,keep it up.

leducbao said:
We are working on GB support.
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FC when add app to panel on Xperia stock rom 4.1.2. And need to add more customisable of touch area and dimension

Nice app!
Any chance to get widget on swipe, like Google Now with GEL?
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Oohhlala said:
FC when add app to panel on Xperia stock rom 4.1.2. And need to add more customisable of touch area and dimension
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Could you hit the send report so that I can analyze logs?

leducbao said:
Could you hit the send report so that I can analyze logs?
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Ok, could you consider to add option for setting the height of trigger. Now its to height for us( who use pie control) to call pie.

pwrmedia said:
Using it on a Nexus 5 4.4.2 in combination w/ Aviate Launcher.....so far, so good. Nice app!
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Same on nexus 4..created a custom panel for those apps which don't fit in any of the collections
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Can you please increase the number of recents shown in recents panel. The default Android recents has so many apps and whereas quickr shows only a handful.

Sort of the app which I might have tried to do as a plunge into Android dev-ship
Right now I have Homeflip (BTW, also can be a bit slow but is lean and mean, I mean tiny. LIke that!!) set as only showing recent apps. Homeflip, as well as most all the launchers out there, have forgotten all about shortcuts. Homeflip is a launcher overlay, becomes the default launcher with a chosen fallback. Makes trying out launchers very easy and convenient.
I have the Xposed swipe-back app to close running apps. Very useful.
I tried an app, do not remember which one, to swipe through recent app screens (instead of snapshots or icons). Useful but not well implimented, more problems than it was worth.
I see Quickr as a stand-in for Ubuntu-like functionality because it has four possible edges. However, really need partial edges so as not to interfere with normal phone function! Then possible up to 8-12 alternatives though I would not use them all.
One edge for recent apps. I prefer a column of icons or small snapshots (take a lot more RAM).
One edge for contacts, showing pictures, info, and/or/another edge for media? Replacing Homeflip and others.
Is this app an launcher-overlay or "separate" app like most others of this type?
Functionality in which I am interested, will work?

Oohhlala said:
Ok, could you consider to add option for setting the height of trigger. Now its to height for us( who use pie control) to call pie.
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Thanks for your suggestion. I hope to support soon.

Dovidhalevi said:
Is this app an launcher-overlay or "separate" app like most others of this type?
Functionality in which I am interested, will work?
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This is not only a launcher-overlay app, but also any-app overlay. You can swipe in from edge when you are actively in any app.

This is quite brilliant, my new favorite app for multitasking. The only bugs that I've noticed are:
1) sometimes apps and shortcuts disappear from my custom panels. I've had my Hibernate Now (greenify) shortcut disappear from one panel, and also the Snapchat app disappeared from another panel. I'm not sure what would cause something like this, and it isn't something I can reproduce for a log. Temporary solution is just add the missing app/shortcut back to the panel it disappeared from. Doesn't happen very often either, just every once in a while I'll notice there are less apps and realize one is missing.
2) For some reason, Google+ doesn't show up in my list of applications. I've checked the bottom of the app list, as there are 5 or so miscellaneous apps that show up there out of alphabetic order, and it's not there either. I would really like to add Google+ to my social panel, it's one of the apps I use most.
3) Not really a bug, and no offense intended, but those folders are pretty ugly. Something like Nova's folders with just a dark circle or square would look much better.
Other than those couple of things, Quickr has been super convenient. The couple of hiccups I've had are not deal-breakers, I will continue using it. Awesome job, can't wait for more updates!!
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Very Nice and clean app
Working fine on Android 4.4.2 on Note 3.
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[APP][2.3+] Crescendo 1.0.3 - A Simple Homescreen

Hey XDA,
I've got a new app, and I would love some help in testing it and finding any bugs!
Crescendo Launcher is a homescreen replacement that makes it easier for seniors (or kids!) to use an Android phone or tablet.
Features
NetManage: Crescendo can automatically toggle mobile data or WiFi if an app requires it. (Data is turned off after the screen is turned off)
Simple Apps: Crescendo comes with several simplified apps, including an easy-to-use web browser and flashlight.
Simple Settings: One click access to Ringer, WiFi and Mobile Data settings
Help Central: A comprehensive help center that teaches users how to use their device. It's fully illustrated!
App Drawer: An accessible app drawer with big icons.
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FAQ
Q: The app crashed!
A: Please click the 'Report' button on the force close dialog - this lets me view a crash log. If you don't want to do this, please pull a logcat and either post it in the thread or PM it to me. I can't fix the error if I don't know what it is. Thanks!
Q: I would like to see feature X and Y
A: Awesome! Just post in this thread and I'll get back to you ASAP.
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Upcoming Features/Bug Fixes
v 1.0.2 Will be released at 8:00 PM EST!
[Fixed v 1.0.2] Home Button Bug
Auto location for weather
Replace welcome text with clock. (Setting)
Date Format Customization (Setting)
Ability to allow both wifi/mobile internet to be switched on/off and not only one
Customizable tabs (along with SMS & Maps on the homescreen)
Customizable app drawer grid size
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Downloads
You can grab it in the Play Store. (I've also attached an APK for your convenience.)
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Please let me know what you think!

Changelog
1.0.3
Editable home screen
SMS Icon on home screen
1.0.2
Max of 10 apps
Fixed Home Button bug
Allow hiding of help button
Fix weather update
Auto weather location detection
Fixed NetManage behavior
Fixed crash
Fix crash on HTC Evo 3D/CM11 (Missing fonts)
1.0.1
Fix crash on launch
Fix crash when opening the settings screen
1.0.0
Initial release

Looks interesting
I like the minimalist approach. Will certainly give it a try.

Good idea. Nice and simple. Kudos.

Where's the attached APK ?

+1

GSculerlor said:
Where's the attached APK ?
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Hey sorry about that, I've reattached it now. Thanks for trying it out!

+1

I like it! Very simple and clean! Keep it up!
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like the idea but its crashing before it sets up every time, im in the HTC m8.

Great job man, I really love the concept. But could you give us an option to change the icon size of the app drawer.
:good::good::good::good:

I am in the same boat as jsms0905.
I am on a nexus 5.
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Problem!!
alobo said:
App
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Problem Here,
Its Force Closing On 4.4.2 Kitkat.
Not Even Starting.
Is This App Compatible With Kitkat?
Thanks Anyways

the feel very happy very nice and clear

Not working on my LG G2
Setup works fine but after that keeps on crashing, Love the concept but can't try this due to some error, Dev please fix it in your free time :highfive:

So I tested it for 3 minutes. This is what I would say.
The home screen, is this a home screen I mean there should be option to directly switch to app drawer.
Icon size of apps are large I would consider using small size.
Limit on no. of apps, this shouldn't be added as premium feature.
No widgets.
Shouldn't weather location be auto set & even if we type in search box there should be suggestions coming up.
In this initial test didn't find usage of the smart switch off Internet on/off.
This isn't a launcher at all, in launcher there is beautiful app drawer. This thing needs much improvement, I guess it would become my primary browser when v3.0 will come.

Seems to look good. Clean, minimalist, simple, but won't run on my Xperia Z 6603, stock, rooted 4.3.
Dead Cookies leave no trails...

Bishal Pranto Roy said:
Problem Here,
Its Force Closing On 4.4.2 Kitkat.
Not Even Starting.
Is This App Compatible With Kitkat?
Thanks Anyways
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Hey Bishal, yes it should be compatible with Kitkat - I tested it on a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2. Would you be able to get me a logcat or could you please report the crash? Thanks!
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Setup works fine but after that keeps on crashing, Love the concept but can't try this due to some error, Dev please fix it in your free time :highfive:
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Hey Immortal Nerd - if you could please get me a logcat or you could report the crash, I will fix it!
Cookie Ninja said:
Seems to look good. Clean, minimalist, simple, but won't run on my Xperia Z 6603, stock, rooted 4.3.
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Hey Cookie Ninja, could you describe the issue you are encountering? If it's crashing, would you be able to get a logcat or report the crash? Thanks!

Me_Ashish_ said:
So I tested it for 3 minutes. This is what I would say.
The home screen, is this a home screen I mean there should be option to directly switch to app drawer.
Icon size of apps are large I would consider using small size.
Limit on no. of apps, this shouldn't be added as premium feature.
No widgets.
Shouldn't weather location be auto set & even if we type in search box there should be suggestions coming up.
In this initial test didn't find usage of the smart switch off Internet on/off.
This isn't a launcher at all, in launcher there is beautiful app drawer. This thing needs much improvement, I guess it would become my primary browser when v3.0 will come.
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HI Me_Ashish,
Thanks for trying it out! In regards to your concerns, the target audience for this launcher are not power users - it's a simplified launcher for those who want a simpler phone. However, I can add some of the features you requested into the next version:
1) Automatic location detection
2) Ability to directly switch to app drawer.
Also, or the internet to automatically switch off, you have to enable NetManage. Additionally, the internet will switched off 5 minutes after your screen is turned off.
Thanks again for the feedback!

On the Xperia 6603, setup starts with name and loops (fc-restart at name again), endlessly. BTW, I don't have a owner profile on my contacts app.... Will get logcat next time I run it, its 1am & tomorrow is Monday, need 2 sleep...
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DBPie [0.0.4a][4.1+][Alpha][6/22/2014]

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Synopsis
Okay so I am working on an app based pie that doesn't require root. It uses accessibility services to manage itself. Please don't tell me how we have so many variants of pie, if you are not a fan just move on. My long term goal is to diverge from what current variants have. I created this due to the shutdown nature of the new pie for PA 4+. I have yet to implement a lot of features. I am just throwing this out there to get both ideas and bug reports. Suggestions and requests are welcome but I promise nothing.
Current Features
Code:
- pie controls
- custom coloring
- autostart
- works in landscape and portrait
- system wide function (minus lockscreen and notification panel)
- pie custom sizing
- trigger area custom sizing (width and height)
- cm11 theme support (pulls navbar icons from the system now)
Goals (not promises)
Code:
- gravity other than bottom
- clock
- notifications
- google now/search access
- [STRIKE]custom sizing[/STRIKE] DONE
- animations
- notifications and quick toggle access (like in 4.3 version of pie)
- [STRIKE]themeable (via cm11)[/STRIKE] DONE
- per app coloring
- appstore support
- icon and slicker UI (I could use help with icon)
Bugs
Code:
- having pie up while screen lock requires reboot to end
- occasional pie gets stuck (reboot will fix)
Downloads
Code:
[URL="http://bit.ly/1jIg0xT"]Version 0.0.4a[/URL]
[URL="http://bit.ly/T0MRH8"]Version 0.0.3a[/URL]
[URL="http://bit.ly/1wghLdv"]Version 0.0.2a[/URL]
[URL="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxTrKYFvIq0JaklXYTJQOEd6bE0/edit?usp=sharing"]Version 0.0.1a[/URL]

Changelog
Code:
Version 0.0.4
- recoding of detection code to boost performance
- support for sound (not integrated yet)
Version 0.0.3
- quick fix to bug introduced in 0.0.2 where landscape pie wouldn't work
Version 0.0.2
- slight redesign (added gap between buttons)
- recoded pretty much everything, the old code was ugly and not modular
in order to the most basic things I would have to do a lot of coding and
going forward that is not good
- custom pie sizing, you can now choose small, medium, large
- custom trigger sizing, increase the size of the trigger if you find it too
small the only problem with this is accidental hits will be more common.
I added this last second so you need to reboot to apply (I will fix this in
the next update)
- CM11 and custom firmware theme support. It now pulls your navbar buttons
from your systemUI so it will look like your CM11 theme or touchwiz or sense
Version 0.0.1
- initial release

How to Use
Turns out a few people were confused on how to use this. Swipe up from the bottom to activate, go over the button you want to use and then release on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HvDKwFmQKY&feature=youtu.be

I think I just might give this a try..... Sounds enticing to try it out. Will tell how it runs
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vipaman said:
I think I just might give this a try..... Sounds enticing to try it out. Will tell how it runs
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Thanks! Any feedback is appreciated. Its very much in development

subscribed.giving this a shot.Do you plan on always keeping it without root?

TECH NIQUE said:
subscribed.giving this a shot.Do you plan on always keeping it without root?
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Yeah that's the goal. The only thing I would add root for is for people to hide their navbar if they have one. Otherwise all the functions I have in the app will go without root

Okay so apparently this doesnt work well with xposed enabled. Its works but its a hit and miss. Like some times registers it other times it activates google now. I will give it another try with xposed disabled.
And one more thing it doesnt seem to work in landscape. Dont know why but I shall check.
The customization features do work and they are pretty good. Simple yet powerful.
I shall keep messing around with it for more time.
EDIT:- On second try. I tried it on my note 2 and it works perfectly I think the only problem I am having is becuz main device has on screen navigation bar that's why. So if u have hardware keys u will be all right. On screen buttons might need some work.

vipaman said:
Okay so apparently this doesnt work well with xposed enabled. Its works but its a hit and miss. Like some times registers it other times it activates google now. I will give it another try with xposed disabled.
And one more thing it doesnt seem to work in landscape. Dont know why but I shall check.
The customization features do work and they are pretty good. Simple yet powerful.
I shall keep messing around with it for more time.
EDIT:- On second try. I tried it on my note 2 and it works perfectly I think the only problem I am having is becuz main device has on screen navigation bar that's why. So if u have hardware keys u will be all right. On screen buttons might need some work.
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Thanks for the feedback. Yes this is meant to replace navbar (on screen buttons). If you use gravitybox or a variety of other stuff you can hide the navbar.
Thanks again and I am working on a big update so stay tuned.
And for landscape it always puts it on the bottom of the phone so in landscape it will be on the long side down. Try that.

Subscribed, will keep an eye on this project as I'm a big fan of pie navigation.

You got featured http://www.xda-developers.com/android/dbpie-brings-pie-controls-to-non-rooted-users/
I'll give this a try. looks good.

I cant use it. Im on a Galaxy s5 and the Service it's eneabled but i cant fin the way to show the controls

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I cant use it. Im on a Galaxy s5 and the Service it's eneabled but i cant fin the way to show the controls
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Same issue with me. I tried it on Moto e 4.4.2 (not rooted). it doesnt have hard buttons. well i'll try a reboot i guess. but apart from "enabl/disable service" and "color" options. no other option works in settings. you probably have not made them available yet i guess since its alpha. but just reporting.
EDIT: After reboot got toast message that DBPie auto started" But nothing else happened.

Sounds interesting
This app sounds great, specially that you don't need root. But i almost don't see the purpose, at least for me because if my phone is non rooted this app would work (which at the moment it is not, have it enable but nothing happens) but to remove my on screen nav buttons i would need to be rooted. Unless I'm missing something, I've never found a way to permanently remove the nav buttons (and have the keyboard work) without having to be rooted, which at that point I would just use lmt. I look forward to the app progressing but would like a way to give the nav bar within this app and not need root. Thanks

Same problem as stated above. I have nexus 5 running 4.4.4

Well I guess apologies. Its working alright. But hard to make it appear. The space to enable it for devices having onscreen keys is bit too small ..
Have to touch edge of top border of existing onscreen keys to make it appear
Here is ss
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This should explain what I meant more properly. This is why most users will think not working.
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aeppacher said:
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What is the icon pack you are using?

If this would completely replace the onscreen buttons on my Moto G I would pay for the app instantly. I think the constant onscreen buttons are a waste of screen.

Can you please tell me which CM11 theme and icon pack you use? Those Settings look so gorgeous! <3

maarten2001 said:
What is the icon pack you are using?
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Gerjannn said:
Can you please tell me which CM11 theme and icon pack you use? Those Settings look so gorgeous! <3
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It's called flux, it's one of my favorites. It's a cm11 theme so you need a custom ROM (I use Paranoid Android)

[APP] [miui] [android 5.0+ ] Better notification acess [Oreo inspired]

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After using devices like Asus , LG ,samsung and others i came across xiaomi's MIUI .Being a custom rom fan it was too hard to look at miui notification . Those notification style was cancerous . Miui offers a lot in terms of customization and theming.when it comes to notification it s**ks . My device came with android 6 installed so i thought when xiaomi would provide update to nougat the notifications would become better , but that didn't happen so I was left in pain and agony:silly:
So users i present you an app called MATERIAL NOTIFICATION SHADE to overcome your pain and agony too :highfive:
This free app is a flexible replacement for your notification shade; it not only skins the bar and alerts, but also lets you expand them as you would with stock Android. You can also move around the toggles for functions like Wi-Fi and mobile data.
It’s a small, but essential fix for a problem that quickly gets out of hand,so helpful apps like this are a godsend. :silly:
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT:​
miui installed
the above mentioned app
patience
brain ......,(follow the onscreen instructions)
why to install this app ?
why not ? Its free . minimum android version requirement is 5.0 . It changes the look of your notification shade which it is meant to do .
Isn't that enough for you ,eh ?
Download link ​
TESTED ON MIUI 8.5 GLOBAL STABLE VERSION by @Core33g
Special thanks to :
Abhimanyu Ghosal
Note : i am not the developer of this awesome app .just shared here so users can use .if you got any issue you can write a review about that issue on playstore or mail the Dev.

screenshots :
Taken on redmi note 4 (mido) running miui 8.5 global stable

Here's a video regarding this app on YouTube . Thanks to @Deep.cdy
YouTube link

Was eagerly waiting for some magic for the notification on miui . thanks @Boomshiva for bringing this to light:good:

If this works, it is going to be amazing and revolutionizing for MIUI.

Material notification shade is great, but with MIUI 8.5 on my unrooted Mi5s it needs to be reactivated manually after every reboot, which is very frustrating. I granted the app autostart and every permission, is there a fix for this?

great great app
but i found 2 issues
1- when i activate flash light it lighten the dual tone flash ...( the stock one only lighten the white flash which is more convenient )
2- when i pull down from anywhere on home screen it shows the old nitofication style...to open the new one i have to slide from the status bar itself
thanks and keep it up

rcherif38 said:
great great app
but i found 2 issues
1- when i activate flash light it lighten the dual tone flash ...( the stock one only lighten the white flash which is more convenient )
2- when i pull down from anywhere on home screen it shows the old nitofication style...to open the new one i have to slide from the status bar itself
thanks and keep it up
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Because it works as quick setting..use nova launcher and set pull down gesture to quick setting.. Hope then it will work

EmaTheMirror said:
Material notification shade is great, but with MIUI 8.5 on my unrooted Mi5s it needs to be reactivated manually after every reboot, which is very frustrating. I granted the app autostart and every permission, is there a fix for this?
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Hey, I had the same problem with my Redmi Note 4. All we have to do is open the recent apps, and instead of sliding all of them up, you slide down the Material Notification Shade app and then you'll see the option "lock". It'll be always open

@Boomshiva awesome bro

Great job

Thanks!!
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Because it works as quick setting..use nova launcher and set pull down gesture to quick setting.. Hope then it will work
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Not working for me, i set quick settings first and notificacions later, and always with the gesture shows the old notification. Another idea?
Thanks!
EDIT: I set up the shortcut on nova and it works!

rcherif38 said:
2- when i pull down from anywhere on home screen it shows the old nitofication style...to open the new one i have to slide from the status bar itself
thanks and keep it up
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Personally, I wouldn't call that an issue but working as intended.
At least that's how android has always handled notifications.
@op Thanks!
The awful MIUI notifcation system has been my biggest gripe and main reason to think about flashing a custom rom. It's gotten slightly less bad with the latest MIUI 9.2 update but still looks like crap.
This might fix it. :good:
joabkevin98 said:
Hey, I had the same problem with my Redmi Note 4. All we have to do is open the recent apps, and instead of sliding all of them up, you slide down the Material Notification Shade app and then you'll see the option "lock". It'll be always open
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Aaaah, sweet. I wasn't aware of that function. Thanks!

MrVicio said:
Thanks!!
Not working for me, i set quick settings first and notificacions later, and always with the gesture shows the old notification. Another idea?
Thanks!
EDIT: I set up the shortcut on nova and it works!
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Stoffl_ said:
Personally, I wouldn't call that an issue but working as intended.
At least that's how android has always handled notifications.
@op Thanks!
The awful MIUI notifcation system has been my biggest gripe and main reason to think about flashing a custom rom. It's gotten slightly less bad with the latest MIUI 9.2 update but still looks like crap.
This might fix it. :good:
Aaaah, sweet. I wasn't aware of that function. Thanks!
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Glad u guys like this app . Now move to playstore and give some ? there as that would be more beneficial . Thank you

Hi thanks for the app, I am using it right now.
I am on epic rom and I have to point that some toggles do not behave as they should be.
For example the auto brightness toggle is not changing anything, also the night mode toggle do not change the color of the screen.
Except these this is a good app.

Thank you very very much!

my gps and aeroplane mode does not work. using redmi note 4

any chance for MIUI oreo based Rom?

kancrutt said:
any chance for MIUI oreo based Rom?
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Nope u will get latest miui but you can't get an android update

Good