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S-pen near screen as mouse-over effect

Maybe this is old news to many, but I just discovered that when the s-pen is near the screen (but not touching), there's a mouse-over effect. Cool!!
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Yes old.
There's an option to activate a graphical pointer while over it
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tytung2020 said:
Maybe this is old news to many, but I just discovered that when the s-pen is near the screen (but not touching), there's a mouse-over effect. Cool!!
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It is. Very useful in the browser, too.

For me I don't like the pointer option(in papyrus app for exemple) , to remove it :
\system\usr\idc\sec_e-pen.idc
Enable touch.deviceType = pointer
Disable touch.deviceType = touchScreen
Reboot after change
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I'd assume that this will not work that well with a screen protector over it?

Spo0f said:
I'd assume that this will not work that well with a screen protector over it?
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It works perfect
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antz_77 said:
It works perfect
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So mine is not working ...

This effect is somewhat similar to Xperia Sola the floating touch thing. Developers should take this effect even forward and try make scrolling possible while hovering over the screen with the stylus button pressed it'll be awesome

How To Enable the Pointer
pls how do i enable the Hovering pointer?

princennamdi said:
pls how do i enable the Hovering pointer?
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system settings > pen settings > Hovering pen icon.

I found it very useful for S Memo and other painting apps. I discover this option even when first ICS leak comes out.

+1 for the scroll option
In ics there an option to show pointer even for touch with fingers, its in developers option section in settings,
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krypton_the_slayer said:
system settings > pen settings > Hovering pen icon.
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There is no System settings options

I quite like it.
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I too have just discovered this Nice little feature !

Perhaps someone should mention that this is in ICS, not Gingerbread?

princennamdi said:
There is no System settings options
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it' just Settings
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Multi-windows

Looks like it works only at Korean Galaxy Note 2. Is it possible to port it to international version?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_wfOcA8Agk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RjPZIndKzU

anonymous572 said:
Looks like it works only at Korean Galaxy Note 2. Is it possible to port it to international version?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_wfOcA8Agk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RjPZIndKzU
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maybe because the Korean version is already released, it has a newer version witch supports this feature, and the intl' will also support it.
but its not based on anything.. only me :cyclops:

I also think that the craftsmen will find a way)

That will be really disappointing if its only on the Korean Note 2.
After watching the videos of it yesterday I was definitely going to purchase the Galaxy Note 2 on launch day in the UK. But if its not a supported feature in the EU/N7100 models then I think I will hold off.

The multiscreen feature is also available in hong kong's note 2, which is an international version.
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This looks awesome. However when I was watching it I was thinking "Sweet!!! I can finally answer texts while browsing the internet!" But after looking at the apps in the side bar I didn't see sms in there. So I wonder what apps will be supported in this feature and if it will be possible to incorporate mods to get other apps to work.

That's an awesome feature. Hopefully the international version also has this.
But if it doesn't has, i still go for the Note II
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wonder how it will look in landscape mode

Kuroemondora said:
wonder how it will look in landscape mode
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I just posted a question in Q&A section, asking whether the note 2 will rotate home screen to landscape with stock launcher? Anyone know for sure?

cincyelite22 said:
This looks awesome. However when I was watching it I was thinking "Sweet!!! I can finally answer texts while browsing the internet!" But after looking at the apps in the side bar I didn't see sms in there. So I wonder what apps will be supported in this feature and if it will be possible to incorporate mods to get other apps to work.
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Sms is present as an option. in the first video, i can see the sms icon below the gallery icon. Samsung should be highlighting that feature because it brings a desktop like view to the note. Definitely ordering now. was going to wait to see the new nexus and features of the next version of Android, but this just sealed the decision.

daz_2000 said:
I just posted a question in Q&A section, asking whether the note 2 will rotate home screen to landscape with stock launcher? Anyone know for sure?
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I use 'ultimate rotation control' app to force the rotation.
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ChodTheWacko said:
I use 'orientation control' app to force the rotation.
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Tried that and similar apps on my s3, found it made it lag. What phone do you use it on? Do you find any lag?

daz_2000 said:
Tried that and similar apps on my s3, found it made it lag. What phone do you use it on? Do you find any lag?
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Try this rotate app. Works great on my ROM, no lag.

daz_2000 said:
Tried that and similar apps on my s3, found it made it lag. What phone do you use it on? Do you find any lag?
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My mistake, I'm using 'ultimate rotation control'.
It works great on my galaxy note 1.
One of the big reasons I'm using it is it allows 180 degree rotation so I'm not always hitting the capacitive buttons.
- Frank

anonymous572 said:
Looks like it works only at Korean Galaxy Note 2. Is it possible to port it to international version?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_wfOcA8Agk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RjPZIndKzU
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That is an amazing feature but of all the Note 2 videos I have seen, it's the first one I have seen that has that (half-circular) tab on the left side of the screen. Looks like it's brought up by holding the 'back button'. I wonder if its just that no one knows about this 'shortcut' to open this feature. Or could this be an updated version of TouchWiz we are seeing?

I think you can enable the multi-window from the settings, because it make sense that not everybody want to have the half circle on left border by default.
Lets hope it is available in the international version

So are we saying that stock launcher on note 2 doesnt rotate landscape??
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ballaz said:
Sms is present as an option. in the first video, i can see the sms icon below the gallery icon. Samsung should be highlighting that feature because it brings a desktop like view to the note. Definitely ordering now. was going to wait to see the new nexus and features of the next version of Android, but this just sealed the decision.
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Wow I though that was a email icon lol. Im so used to sense icons
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On [can not post URL here because I am new here] is a first quick test of a retail unit. It is written in German, but the pictures show the multiview feature.
So it looks like every note 2 will have that function.
Url: goo.gl slash uKgdd

Seems like cm team got loads of work to do to incorporate the multi windows feature to cm10 lol
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[REQ] screenshot gesture

Is it possible to port this feature to the nexus s 4g. If so what steps do I need to take to get this feature
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xyience said:
Is it possible to port this feature to the nexus s 4g. If so what steps do I need to take to get this feature
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You could start by posting in the right section.
Then add a link to the feature you're requesting.
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xyience said:
Is it possible to port this feature to the nexus s 4g. If so what steps do I need to take to get this feature
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Im not a dev so i cant do it but here are some possible work arounds. You could assign take screenshot to one of the gestures in Apex Launcher so pinching in or two finger swipe would do it. Or I have it assigned in my navbar ring (i think most JB ROMS have this) its close to a gesture I just swipe up from the navbar and it takes a screen cap. Hope that at least gives you something similar until you can work out a real port.
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Nexism said:
Im not a dev so i cant do it but here are some possible work arounds. You could assign take screenshot to one of the gestures in Apex Launcher so pinching in or two finger swipe would do it. Or I have it assigned in my navbar ring (i think most JB ROMS have this) its close to a gesture I just swipe up from the navbar and it takes a screen cap.
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Thanks for actually replying with helpful information! I'm new to xda sorta so when it comes to certain things I am completely lost, as I'll try your work around method! Still wondering if a port is possible
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Not sure our phones are set up to constantly scan for gestures.
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Multitasking

Hello, I think I'm gonna buy an s4 but there's one thing that bothers me. It seems like there's no fast way to multitask. Just like the previous galaxy phones you have to hold down the home button to get to the recent app list. I find this painfully slow. Any suggestions for faster multitasking?

You find that slow??

Ever heard of Multi-View?

bgstcola said:
Hello, I think I'm gonna buy an s4 but there's one thing that bothers me. It seems like there's no fast way to multitask. Just like the previous galaxy phones you have to hold down the home button to get to the recent app list. I find this painfully slow. Any suggestions for faster multitasking?
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The S4 uses the home button to multi task so it isn't as fast as the nexus 4 ( for the menu to appear) but its still fast enough. But if it bothers you than I would suggest a phone without a home button and on screen buttons.

Use a launcher, like Nova. The default gesture to bring up recent apps is to pinch zoom.
Problem solved.

There is also an app which provides the recent button as an on screen button and remains on screen at all times. You can move it around like a chat head.
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Yes I find it slow. Usually I just want to copy paste something or remember something and it takes two seconds to switch back and two seconds to switch forward. Four seconds is a long time these days.
Regarding the Nova launcher, gestures don't work inside apps right?
Samsung should allow customized buttons. I would love to change the menu to multitask.

You should get a HTC One with no home button and a recent apps button. I'm sure you'll love that.
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AMoosa said:
There is also an app which provides the recent button as an on screen button and remains on screen at all times. You can move it around like a chat head.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39700970
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1337RYoN said:
You should get a HTC One with no home button and a recent apps button. I'm sure you'll love that.
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The One has a home button and no multitasking button.
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mattdm said:
The One has a home button and no multitasking button.
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yeah but at least it has double click to multitask which is way faster than a two-second lag.
Thanks for the link to the recent apps floating app. I'm not sure that it is worth it since it will be annoying to have in on the screen all the time...
What about the gestures in alternative launchers (nova). Does that work inside apps?

bgstcola said:
yeah but at least it has double click to multitask which is way faster than a two-second lag.
Thanks for the link to the recent apps floating app. I'm not sure that it is worth it since it will be annoying to have in on the screen all the time...
What about the gestures in alternative launchers (nova). Does that work inside apps?
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I agree with you on that point. I was just pointing out incorrect information so others reading don't think it actually has the dedicated multitasking button.

GG2012 said:
Use a launcher, like Nova. The default gesture to bring up recent apps is to pinch zoom.
Problem solved.
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Yes, but it only works at the home screen.

[Q] Note 4 Tap to Wake

Hi,
I'm considering picking up the new Note 4, but this seemingly trivial feature is something I've grown to love on my Xperia and LG devices. Does the Note 4 have a double tap to wake feature implemented? Thanks!

There isn't any need for double tap to wake on Samsung devices as there is a physical home button.

This is a big one for me. The double tap to wake or close on the LG G3 has become one of my favorite features.
Regardless or not of there is a home button it would be nice to see this.

It does not.
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30Seconds said:
This is a big one for me. The double tap to wake or close on the LG G3 has become one of my favorite features.
Regardless or not of there is a home button it would be nice to see this.
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It does not have double tap but it does have an air gesture where you move your hand over the IR sensor and it will wake your phone.
Here's a video showcasing this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4za-gmsHr_g#t=153

TheInvisibleBoy said:
It does not have double tap but it does have an air gesture where you move your hand over the IR sensor and it will wake your phone.
Here's a video showcasing this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4za-gmsHr_g#t=153
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Dunno why mine doesn't work in this way.....

TheInvisibleBoy said:
It does not have double tap but it does have an air gesture where you move your hand over the IR sensor and it will wake your phone.
Here's a video showcasing this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4za-gmsHr_g#t=153
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wow that's awesome. from the GSM arena review, they stated that the IR functions were taken out, so no more air gestures. weird.
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another example of why its never smart to believe anything you read or see in these phone reviews...dont believe any of it until you see it with your own two eyes..

Try Nova Launcher with Screen of and lock found in the playstore. Enable the app and set as double tap in gesture. Give it a try, might work.
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Uncledeewz said:
Try Nova Launcher with Screen of and lock found in the playstore. Enable the app and set as double tap in gesture. Give it a try, might work.
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Thats what im using since with my M7 till now the Note 4 (double tap to lock), but this guy here wanna have tap to wake which is opposite. Btw, tap to wake only possible if we can customise the kernel...

angelky said:
Thats what im using since with my M7 till now the Note 4 (double tap to lock), but this guy here wanna have tap to wake which is opposite. Btw, tap to wake only possible if we can customise the kernel...
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Aha! Didn't read properly. Well than I don't have any solutions...
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Uncledeewz said:
Aha! Didn't read properly. Well than I don't have any solutions...
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Ya, have to wait for the customise kernel to do it. Juz depends sooner or later...

TheInvisibleBoy said:
It does not have double tap but it does have an air gesture where you move your hand over the IR sensor and it will wake your phone.
Here's a video showcasing this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4za-gmsHr_g#t=153
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it wakes the device, but it doesn't unlock it.
As I remember, on HTC (One M8, I think), you just need to make a gesture on the screen and it wakes up & unlocks the device.
Is it correct?

AndroidDeveloperLB said:
it wakes the device, but it doesn't unlock it.
As I remember, on HTC (One M8, I think), you just need to make a gesture on the screen and it wakes up & unlocks the device.
Is it correct?
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i think samsung took this function away coz i've been trying it many times and nothing happen at all.....

angelky said:
i think samsung took this function away coz i've been trying it many times and nothing happen at all.....
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As I remember , this function is buried somewhere in the settings.

AndroidDeveloperLB said:
As I remember , this function is buried somewhere in the settings.
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It should be in Motions And Gestures if it has this function, but it's not there at all...

I have not tried it, but this article seems to suggest "knock on" should be possible on any rooted android phone. As others said, "knock off" is easy enough to set up with Nova.

angelky said:
It should be in Motions And Gestures if it has this function, but it's not there at all...
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Have you looked under accessibility? For some reason I remember reading somewhere that that is where the air gesture to wake is located.
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THIS...I read somewhere that its now under accessibility
If you are a Tmobile customer, here is a tree of ALL of the items in the Settings menu...
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14625

thearch1tect said:
Have you looked under accessibility? For some reason I remember reading somewhere that that is where the air gesture to wake is located.
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This is a bit weird place to place it. It's like a screen where you'd put all the things you're not sure where to put...