Hello, I recently got a new Samsung Galaxy phone ( prior xiaomi user ).
On my previous phone, android 11 google pixel based rom, I used the android 11's gestures without a problem, my favourite one being the number 10 on this list. ( Android ALT TAB) https://www.computerworld.com/article/3439060/android-gestures.html
I want to know how I can achieve the same on my samsung galaxy phone (also android 11)
Goodlock family of apps including One Handed Operation plus (can setup custom navigation from L/R sides) give you more options.
Personally I loathe swipe navigation as the primary input.
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blackhawk said:
Goodlock family of apps including One Handed Operation plus (can setup custom navigation from L/R sides) give you more options.
Personally I loathe swipe navigation as the primary input.
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I did try one handed operation app but it didn't give me the option to swipe the bottom of the screen left or right to snap (quickly transfer) between apps
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I did try one handed operation app but it didn't give me the option to swipe the bottom of the screen left or right to snap (quickly transfer) between apps
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It's only from the sides. It actually works very well and uses little battery. There's an option for a floating nav button cluster too. When the primary swipe or button navigation fail in a app, the One Handed Operation plus ones almost always works, saving a reboot.
My one N10+ is running on Android 10 and swipe gestures are default. They drove me crazy for 5 minutes until I set up the nav buttons.
Meh, it's not a Pixel; take advantage of the huge array of stock customization options available on the Galaxy Store. Free icon packs, themes and more. Try Sound Assistant to set up to 100 volume levels. There may be other apps in the Galaxy Store to modify swipe gestures from the bottom or in the phone's settings. I never explored this as I like my dinosaur navigation.
Check in settings>accessibility for possible options too. Use Setting search function as well.
This is a totally different animal than a Pixel.
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I just recently bought Nexus5. it is my first experience with a 5 inch 16:9 phone and I am a bit frustrated about how difficult it is to do certain things when using the phone with one hand. I am left handed so some things are even more difficult for me than right handed people.
For example:
- pulling down the notifications from the top is very hard.
- reaching for the top right corner is even more difficult for me. Most programs have important buttons in the top right corner.
- right edge is also difficult for me
Galaxy S5 has a one-handed mode and Iphone6 and 6 plus seems to get it too.
- Does there exists an option in Cyanogenmod to shrink the UI to the lower corner in similar manner than in Galaxy S5...? Or is there any other good solutions.
- Does there exist somehow a way to forge a program to put important UI elements to lower edge instead of upper edge
- Does there exist a way to "mirror" the position of UI elements so that they would be more accessible for left handed people..?
Any other solutions for making the phone easier to use with one hand or for left hander are all welcome.
I saw an xposed module for one handed, but I have not used it.
Yeah, there are some Xposed modules that can do one-handed mode. I'm pretty much ambidextrous and have no issue with using my left hand, and my hands are by no means large.
LMT pie has a pointer system for one handed operation if you enable it. There are some apps on Google play store too, don't know what they are like though.
One thing I do to sort this is using nova launcher's gestures.
One swipe down on any of my home screens and it drops the notification shade. One swipe up and it gets me to the quick settings page. It's pretty useful.
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I use one handed mode xposed module. Pretty handy ton get to refresh and menu buttons in apps
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It only does the activity window (app) not status bar but loads of ways to trigger status bar drop.
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Hey. When using edge screen, icons simply won't change in "Apps edge" after applying any of the icon packs. I am using Nova Launcher. Any solution to that?
I believe the edge screen icons are dependent on Samsung's own themes which you download from the Samsung Theme Store. Remember, applying a icon pack to 3rd party launchers only work with that launcher. Samsung themes however are system wide.
I wish I could change the icons in the edge screen, too, but there doesn't seem to be any way to do that. Maybe you could convince your favorite icon pack developer to create a Galaxy Theme that includes the icons.
Use glovebox from playstore instead. You can choose the icon to your liking plus add all kinds of useful shortcuts like direct call and so on. I use Samsung edge functionality on the upper part of the Edge for weather for example and glovebox on the lower right side for multi tasking mainly. Perfect combo.
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I use xposed module StopSwitchDelay to get rid of the 5 sec delay for opening apps from third party apps like glovebox after having pressed the home button. Also I put transparent icons ( you might aswell use spaceholders available in configurations) in the upper part of the screen as they are not easy to reach with one hand. For me this setup is much better for one handed multitasking. I find it kind of difficult to reach the recents button with one hand without risking to drop the phone
P.s. It even works on the lockscreen
Ok, so this is what Nova Launcher crew mailed me:
"That's something that we don't support mainly because Samsung doesn't have an API for us to use to be able to accomplish that."
"That's just probably something we'll never support, or at least not in the near future."
I was under the impression they were releasing the code to allow 3rd party developers to create own panels. Think they mentioned this at launch.
Hello guys does anyone know if there is a way to add or change off screen gestures using different app or draw new kind of gesture??
As i can see there's only fixed gestures on chinece version but other Vivo devices has more customization option of using diferent app or draw custom gesture and add whatever app want.
http://www.gadgetdetail.com/vivo-v5-use-gestures-speed-usage/
https://www.guidingtech.com/vivo-v7-v7-plus-tips-tricks/
Is that possible with Vivo Nex device??
Here’s my only option on my device
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But on Vivo V5-V7 there’s different app support.
Also when draw e no third party browser open like chrome or dolphin I’m using.
I manage screen gesture from fu touch OS and mix Edge Gesture (because i fell more confortable to find same navigation as i have on my Mix (MIUI 9)
Everything is smooth and edge gesture are easier when u use one hand.... use only left and right feature with this app...
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I manage screen gesture from fu touch OS and mix Edge Gesture (because i fell more confortable to find same navigation as i have on my Mix (MIUI 9)
Everything is smooth and edge gesture are easier when u use one hand.... use only left and right feature with this app...
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Thanks but I’m not talking about gestures navigation but for off screen gesture.
Ability to open various app when the screen is off by drawing.
There’s different meaning between them.
Btw personal talking I don’t like MIUI edge gesture navigation system.
I prefer Vivo or OnePlus implementation and swipe from the bottom to all action not from edge swipe screen.
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I'm using Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 and I have a problem with the navigation bar, When I hide it and use it with Full screen gestures, I use the keys of the keyboard last row, while pressing the keys at the same time with gestures hints, it does not release up. Other touches at the same time with gestures are similar. Do not know if other people use this phone with the same problem as me? Hope to find some feedback. Thank you! :fingers-crossed:
I hope that I have understand correctly your problem but for me works properly?
I have hide mine permanently and use it with these settings.
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As for keyboard I`m using Swiftkey keyboard.
I have also hid my statusbar as I don`t need it for max screen estate with the Immersive app.
I experience the same thing in Samsung Galaxy A7 2018. If i completly hide the navigation bar and use full screen gesture, I experience this bug:
In the last row, when i hit an option or an icon, it holds down without release. For example in youtube landscape i hit the quality otion and it dosen't open i have to hit it twice or three times.
Maybe in the Android 9 Pie update samsung will fix this. It is normal to experience this bug because it's the first phone that has this option.
Also, is it because i use Nova Launcher? I never used stock launchers on phones because they look so ugly.
In Nova i can costumize Icon size, dock size, rename apps in menu and Home screen, change how many rows of icons and etc.
I also use Nova Launcher Prime but I don`t experience any problems.
Also forgot to say that when commenting in youtube the text is under the keyboard at the bottom of the screen.
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I'm having the same issue.... At first I thought it was the keyboard so I tried several and had the same issue.
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Also forgot to say that when commenting in youtube the text is under the keyboard at the bottom of the screen.
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Idem, and Instagram this problem
A new update came out 1st February 2019. 397mb. It improved the touchscreen and fixed the hidden navigation bar, no more bugs at the bottom of the screen. But the text under the keyboard is still there. Maybe in android 9 One more month...
I have the problem in Instagram where the text box is hidden behind the keyboard
Revamped with Full screen gestures, MIUI 12 tries to make Recents screen more handy. Now with Mi Note 10 in hand, I’ll share with you some of its usability.
Tap or swipe to open Recents screen
MIUI 12 supports 2 ways of system navigation, namely, Buttons mode and Full screen gestures mode.
Visit “Additional settings” > “Full screen display”, and the user can choose his or her preferable way to open Recents screen. Under Button mode, the user can tap the square button on the bottom of the screen to open the recent apps overview.
While under Full screen gestures mode, Recents screen will be open by swiping from the bottom. If you feel the full screen indicator irritating, you can also choose to hide it.
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Go to Manage apps through Recents screen
Recents screen in MIUI also provides a shortcut to Cleaner, Security scan, Deep clean and Manage apps. Tap to enter Manage apps, and you’ll have a clear view about how many apps you have on your phone. You can also uninstall apps or enable dual apps in bulk.
Widgets of Recents screen
Long press the app window in Recents screen, and you will find 4 widgets come out. From top to bottom, I’ll walk you through the four options.
The first option can be used to lock important apps so that they remain open even when you tap the “Clear all apps” button.
The second is for splitting screen, serving your multitasking needs.
With the third option, you can enable the floating window of the current app, a more flexible way to multitask.
The last option can be used to open App info, which is useful when you wish to change app permissions, app notifications, and app data usage directly here.