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Samsung Galaxy S trick:Change brightness with a simple swype!!!

Yes it works!
You can change the brightness from the home screen without change any option or install any application.
Press on the notification bar (not open it) and after shows up with the date, just swype left or right to adjust the brightness!!!
Here is my video on youtube to see how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFABj8LvD3g

Welcome to 2010 lol. (sorry!).
I think the correct way to do it is just to hold an area on the notification bar (not swype). left is less bright, right is more bright. (at least on latest fws it works like this).

This has been known since éclair. You must have auto brightness off for it to work though.
Thanks for sharing anyway, original thread has probably been lost in the folds. I'm sure there are plenty of new sgs users on here all the time. It is still one of the best smartphones on the market today, and now it's dirt cheap.
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jimking said:
Yes it works!
You can change the brightness from the home screen without change any option or install any application.
Press on the notification bar (not open it) and after shows up with the date, just swype left or right to adjust the brightness!!!
Here is my video on youtube to see how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFABj8LvD3g
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jimking said:
Yes it works!
You can change the brightness from the home screen without change any option or install any application.
Press on the notification bar (not open it) and after shows up with the date, just swype left or right to adjust the brightness!!!
Here is my video on youtube to see how it works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFABj8LvD3g
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This is a neat trick buddy. Not a life saver , but sure is a time saver. Thanks again.

Lol still new things after half a year having the phone

cba1986 said:
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Look man. Maybe is an old trick but for some new users might also be something useful!!
So there is no need all this irony....

Although i agree that it might be handy for new users... There is always room for irony or as in this case sarcasm i believe. I rated this find a single facepalm.

I had the phone for one week and didn't knew about this...thanks for sharing!

Had this phone from january and did not knew about this...i am embaressed.

jimking said:
Look man. Maybe is an old trick but for some new users might also be something useful!!
So there is no need all this irony....
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Its not a hidden trick or anything. Its even documented in the user manual.

When the notification bar is in the landscape mode you can swipe it more brighter
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It only works with 2.1 I believe. One of those tricks lost with the updates.

devonblue4u said:
It only works with 2.1 I believe. One of those tricks lost with the updates.
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It works on 2.3.3 JVK

pouetmimi said:
It works on 2.3.3 JVK
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Confirmed, it works

Indeed. More brighter
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Thanks for this useful tip
Works on JVQ

Google Messenger v.1.0123 (Black Out & Clear)

Google Messenger v.1.0123 (Black Out & Clear) ​
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Stay in touch with family and friends . Google Messenger is a messaging application that allows you to send and receive SMS and MMS messages to any phone. You can also send group text and your pictures , videos and even favorite audio messages to your contacts .
.:good:

Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283828

RoyJ said:
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283828
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So better with the source

How to edit color text share apktool boss
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how to install?
I cant seem to install apk since my device already had google messenger installed. So how would i uninstall the stock messenger?

Pride43 said:
I cant seem to install apk since my device already had google messenger installed. So how would i uninstall the stock messenger?
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You need to uninstall the original apk (root required if it's installed as a system app).

Primokorn said:
You need to uninstall the original apk (root required if it's installed as a system app).
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Yes I am rooted and running a custom 5.0 ROM. How do I go about uninstalling the default app. Btw the app was pre-installed with the ROM.

Pride43 said:
Yes I am rooted and running a custom 5.0 ROM. How do I go about uninstalling the default app. Btw the app was pre-installed with the ROM.
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There's a tons of tools to uninstall system apps like Titanium backup. Or you can simply remove the apk and related files with a file manager.

Looks really nice(clear). Have this weird background issue though when going into conversations.
If you scroll the convo it disappears to clear background, but still lol
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Blackout is nice to, but a lot of screen flashing when entering and exiting conversations, and noticeable lag when trying to scroll through convo.
Great so far tho.
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todorcim said:
Looks really nice(clear). Have this weird background issue though when going into conversations.
If you scroll the convo it disappears to clear background, but still lol
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This is nice but I have this strange problem too

Update v30 in playstore
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Very nice. Although it goes bat crazy when opening a big message thread then fc but it's progress...

Addressing MMS:
It fails to retrieve but it seems like it sends pictures just fine. I have sent pictures to myself but have to change messaging apps to retrieve them. Occasionally, it will give me an APN error of some sort.

Guys go to the link I posted on the first page (2nd post of this thread). That's the source of this app. It belongs to Team BlackOut. If you want to follow the actual development of this app, and not report bugs to some random person just sharing the app who hasn't replied back to this thread once, go there. There's probably newer versions since this OP posted this anyways.

Disable Auto Hide Softkeys

I had this app installed that provided the ability to autohide the softkeys, but decided to uninstall it. After rebooting the phone it still has the softkeys autohiding, and I am not sure where to look to disable this function.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys
I emailed the programmer but haven't heard back as of yet, and wonder if anyone else has an idea where to look to restore softkeys to default.

dratsablive said:
I had this app installed that provided the ability to autohide the softkeys, but decided to uninstall it. After rebooting the phone it still has the softkeys autohiding, and I am not sure where to look to disable this function.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys
I emailed the programmer but haven't heard back as of yet, and wonder if anyone else has an idea where to look to restore softkeys to default.
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Did you restore the soft keys before uninstalling the app? That would be my first step. If that does not work, you'll have to reflash your rom.
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Actually there doesn't appear a way to disable the auto hide in the app.

dratsablive said:
Actually there doesn't appear a way to disable the auto hide in the app.
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Looking at the screenshots in the Play Store, it gives me the impression that you can toggle them on or off.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Looking at the screenshots in the Play Store, it gives me the impression that you can toggle them on or off.
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Those screens in the App Store are no where to be found, not even in the paid version.

So I reflashed:
system.img
boot.img
vendor.img
But the softkeys are still autohiding. Looks like I need a complete wipe to get rid of it. I find it disheartening that the screenshots shown on the Appstore that show a way to disable the app are not actually part of the installed app.

dratsablive said:
So I reflashed:
system.img
boot.img
vendor.img
But the softkeys are still autohiding. Looks like I need a complete wipe to get rid of it. I find it disheartening that the screenshots shown on the Appstore that show a way to disable the app are not actually part of the installed app.
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Unfortunately, that's on the developer to maintain and they appear to be unhelpful. Everything should go back to normal after a factory reset. I suggest using a custom rom to auto hide those keys, if you are so inclined.
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Thanks. Looks like I'll have to factory reset.

Found thread that provides solution. Had to tap an unmarked icon. Button has no information on what it does. These are the in app screens I get.
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Definitely not what's shown in App Store.

dratsablive said:
Found thread that provides solution. Had to tap an unmarked icon. Button has no information on what it does. These are the in app screens I get. View attachment 3677876
Definitely not what's shown in App Store.
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All's well that ends well!

Screenshots without the edge panel showing?

Is there a way to take a screen shot without the edge panel also showing up in the screenshot?

Do you mean the whole Edge panel, or just the little tab?
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You can make the tab invisible within the edge panel settings.
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You can do this by using Google Nows on tap feature (make sure it's enabled in Google now settings). Just hold the home button, press share and it will take a screenshot of that window only. The only downside being that you have to send it immediately, it does not save.
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CuBz90 said:
You can do this by using Google Nows on tap feature (make sure it's enabled in Google now settings). Just hold the home button, press share and it will take a screenshot of that window only. The only downside being that you have to send it immediately, it does not save.
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Nice. Didn't know that. Much better than the "hand slide" for a quick share.

CuBz90 said:
You can do this by using Google Nows on tap feature (make sure it's enabled in Google now settings). Just hold the home button, press share and it will take a screenshot of that window only. The only downside being that you have to send it immediately, it does not save.
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I'm trying to do this while in the gallery of pictures. Example: Zoom into a pic and then just screen shot the image leaving the original untouched.

Mattressguy said:
I'm trying to do this while in the gallery of pictures. Example: Zoom into a pic and then just screen shot the image leaving the original untouched.
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The easiest solution is to just crop the photo. It will save as a separate photo.
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fiNker said:
You can make the tab invisible within the edge panel settings.
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I set the transparency to 0% and it's still visible I changed the size to small the only way in the tmobile variant seems to be that you have to turn the edge panel off to do this.

CuBz90 said:
The easiest solution is to just crop the photo. It will save as a separate photo.
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Hopefully they will create a fix to this.

Mattressguy said:
I set the transparency to 0% and it's still visible I changed the size to small the only way in the tmobile variant seems to be that you have to turn the edge panel off to do this.
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Set to 100% transparency for invisible.

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fiNker said:
Set to 100% transparency for invisible.
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Thanks that worked nicely

Is Full Screen Possible?

Please be kind and use easy words. I'm a noob!
I would like to ask if it is possible for the S8 to have a full screen all the time? Without the nav bars. I know they disappear with You Tube and some other apps, but can it be done as a standard setting.
I don't mind playing with settings and trying things, as long as I can use simple terms.
Thanks in advance.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2017/04/30/how-to-make-your-galaxy-s8-screen-even-more-immersive/#52cacbad51a0
Apparently there is a way.

Maybe easier with this app (I did not try)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.immersive
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Ewan2010 said:
Please be kind and use easy words. I'm a noob!
I would like to ask if it is possible for the S8 to have a full screen all the time? Without the nav bars. I know they disappear with You Tube and some other apps, but can it be done as a standard setting.
I don't mind playing with settings and trying things, as long as I can use simple terms.
Thanks in advance.
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Yes. I use this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter

teegunn said:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin...y-s8-screen-even-more-immersive/#52cacbad51a0
Apparently there is a way.
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Worked perfect for me
Sent from my wickedly kewl Galaxy S8 using my fingers. Duh!!!

This app will do the job too selecting "Fullscreen for current app". Then you can use Bixby button to enable / disable full screen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions

adb command works great for me , thanks for this....
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with bxActions what option would it be to toggle full screen ? . wonder if that can be done with bixby remapper

ex-28 said:
with bxActions what option would it be to toggle full screen ? . wonder if that can be done with bixby remapper
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This one:
One click for fullscreen, double click to normal screen.
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robto said:
This app will do the job too selecting "Fullscreen for current app". Then you can use Bixby button to enable / disable full screen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions
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This full screen is not the same as the ADB version. That fully resizes the apps. The app version just removes the status bar and nav and leaves a blank black area in most apps.

Yes, the ADB version is the truest form of full screen. Really liking it. My one gripe with on-screen buttons was that they made the actual usable screen space smaller. This way we get to maximize the entire display. Love being able to tweak our phones to our personal likes. Something much easier to do with Android, even non-rooted android, than IOS.

This is awesome but it should have been already included as a feature.
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chavist said:
This is awesome but it should have been already included as a feature.
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It is with some apps, you have to press the open apps button on the screen and if you can view that app in full screen you press on the green circle in the upper right hand side of the screen.
http://i.imgur.com/7ZZZmPL.png