[Q] I Want To Maximize The Usage Of My Screen - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just want a clean stock rom with a smaller navigation bar/soft keys so that I go to use my nexus like in expanded desktop on custom rom but still be able to use drag down notification bar.
Any suggestion guys on how am I able to do that?

Expanded desktop can be set to only hide the nav bar in some roms. I use that in SlimBean.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Expanded desktop can be set to only hide the nav bar in some roms. I use that in SlimBean.
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Yup that's obvious. I know that. But I want it to work on stock rom.
Thanks anyway

Eh... You got a N4... Ffs.. Aokp,aosp,cm,Pa cmon
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kingmagauk said:
Yup that's obvious. I know that. But I want it to work on stock rom.
Thanks anyway
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A stock ROM + Expanded Desktop = Not a stock ROM anymore.
Go ROM shopping, it's your only option.

styckx said:
A stock ROM + Expanded Desktop = Not a stock ROM anymore.
Go ROM shopping, it's your only option.
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Haha I gonna try PA then. Love the Halo thing

Or you could use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.ppareit.hidebar&hl=en
and then install pie control if you want it, this way you can keep the stock ROM? Its a lot easier to just use a different rom though
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kingmagauk said:
I just want a clean stock rom with a smaller navigation bar/soft keys so that I go to use my nexus like in expanded desktop on custom rom but still be able to use drag down notification bar.
Any suggestion guys on how am I able to do that?
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:laugh: hey guys would you like to search something about Fullneuxs a software may hid the three button .
:cyclops: it`s coded by a chinese programer.
hope you to support him

Try GMD Hide Soft Keys, needs root but auto hides soft keys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253770

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toggles on notification bar

Hi,
The notification bar of the stock Nexus 7 rom is really useless except the notifications. Is there any way to add toggles like Samsung Galaxy series phones to the notification bar ?
also, in description of some custom roms, I read:
Custom Navbar Targets (Up to 7)
Custom Navbar Ring Targets (Up to 5)
What does that mean ?
Thanks.
For adding toggles, I've been happiest with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
GinoAMelone said:
For adding toggles, I've been happiest with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
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Thank you. That's a good one. Although I was looking for a something integrated to the systemUI, Power Toggles does what I need.
mrmrmrmr said:
Thank you. That's a good one. Although I was looking for a something integrated to the systemUI, Power Toggles does what I need.
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there's always notification toggle as well, which should do exactly what you're looking for
Best way to get the integrated experience is to use AOKP or CM10 (or one of the variants).
magick86 said:
Best way to get the integrated experience is to use AOKP or CM10 (or one of the variants).
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what do you mean by "integrated experience" ?
do I have to wipe data when passing from Stock 4.1.2 to any custom rom (4.1.2) ?
mrmrmrmr said:
what do you mean by "integrated experience" ?
do I have to wipe data when passing from Stock 4.1.2 to any custom rom (4.1.2) ?
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The only way to get then built into the systemui is to flash a rom that has em. Yes you will need to wipe data going from stock to cm10 or aokp. I would suggest buying titanium backup and use that to backup all your apps. Then once reflashed on your custom Rom reinstall TiBu and restore apps you absolutely need data from like games. And then just restore the app only for apps you don't needs data from.
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mrmrmrmr said:
Hi,
The notification bar of the stock Nexus 7 rom is really useless except the notifications. Is there any way to add toggles like Samsung Galaxy series phones to the notification bar ?
also, in description of some custom roms, I read:
Custom Navbar Targets (Up to 7)
Custom Navbar Ring Targets (Up to 5)
What does that mean ?
Thanks.
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Try this : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...rch_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qaW0yIl0.
I use SwitchPro Widget rather than ones that come with the roms. Plenty of custom options. Well worth the price.
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notification toggle
There is actually an app called "notification toggle" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwiZGUuajR2ZWxpbi5ub3RpZmljYXRpb25Ub2dnbGUiXQ..
no linky.
+1 for notification toggle..good app.
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+2 for 'Notification Toggle' in Play Store. Unbelievable # of choices, including single-digit battery %, user apps, all the normal toggles.
thanks for all the solutions , apps that are suggested on this thread.
I've tried most of them and they seem to be working as requested.
However, the best solution is to use a rom with integrated features.
I've used Cookies&Cream 10/16 1.3.1 and it's fine enough.
thank you all...
Power Toggles, Notification Toggles, 1TapQuickBar and Notification Bar Deluxe are all I know

Tablet Mode on 4.2.1?

Hi!
I want Tablet Mode on my Stock Nexus 7, but the Tablet-Mode-Patch is for the oldest Stock ROM. Does it still work with 4.2.1? Cuz I dont like DPI Change...
Its rooted
It seems that the patch still work on 4.2.1 according to the folloing post. (sorry, I'm still on custom rom based on 4.1.2.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35408239
I just used it,worked perfectly for me on stock 4.2.1 rooted/unlocked via twrp.
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Kodiack99 said:
I just used it,worked perfectly for me on stock 4.2.1 rooted/unlocked via twrp.
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kodiak, how did u deodex it?
You don't need to deodex. Grab the 4.2.1-TabletUI.zip from the following link (Post 912) and apply in recovery. Laucher is messed up but Nova Launcher free works great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780970&page=92
you could also install paranoid android, where you can choose which layout (phone, phablet, tablet...) you wish to use, you can even set layouts for individual apps or app groups (e.g. Launcher + google mail in tablet mode, other apps stay phablet)
punshkin said:
you could also install paranoid android, where you can choose which layout (phone, phablet, tablet...) you wish to use, you can even set layouts for individual apps or app groups (e.g. Launcher + google mail in tablet mode, other apps stay phablet)
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I am currently running paranoid androids latet rom, and the main thing I'm struggling with is that the 3 buttons (back, home, and the 3rd button that brings up recent apps) are centered, when I want them on the let side. Does the patch fix that?
Also, is there a way to remove the lock screen tiles? I think I saw other threads saying that this change was related to the lawsuit but didn't find anything that allows you to take those off. At the very least I'd want to change the font if I have to keep it.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
nikeair112 said:
I am currently running paranoid androids latet rom, and the main thing I'm struggling with is that the 3 buttons (back, home, and the 3rd button that brings up recent apps) are centered, when I want them on the let side. Does the patch fix that?
Also, is there a way to remove the lock screen tiles? I think I saw other threads saying that this change was related to the lawsuit but didn't find anything that allows you to take those off. At the very least I'd want to change the font if I have to keep it.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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Yes the tablet patch takes the 2 seperate nav bar and task bar and puts them to the bottom like they should be imho.
I dont even run the lock screen so I cant answer that question.
nikeair112 said:
I am currently running paranoid androids latet rom, and the main thing I'm struggling with is that the 3 buttons (back, home, and the 3rd button that brings up recent apps) are centered, when I want them on the let side. Does the patch fix that?
Also, is there a way to remove the lock screen tiles? I think I saw other threads saying that this change was related to the lawsuit but didn't find anything that allows you to take those off. At the very least I'd want to change the font if I have to keep it.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
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In Paranoid settings, change the UI to Tablet UI (mid) and you'll have the navigation bar buttons to the left hand side like you want.
Also, the way to get rid of the lockscreen tiles is to install Lockscreen Policy.
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[Q] Hiding system bar? (back/home/apps buttons) (FIXED)

So I've seen apps for ICS and HC that would hide the ugly, huge black system bar at the bottom.
I've also seen a cool launcher that would hide it, and system buttons would appear from the side (slide in) when needed.
I wouldn't want to switch from my Nova Launcher, anybody knows of a way to do that?
(I need it for my 2 year old, who keeps hitting "home" when playing, and then yells at me :laugh: )
DarkDvr said:
So I've seen apps for ICS and HC that would hide the ugly, huge black system bar at the bottom.
I've also seen a cool launcher that would hide it, and system buttons would appear from the side (slide in) when needed.
I wouldn't want to switch from my Nova Launcher, anybody knows of a way to do that?
(I need it for my 2 year old, who keeps hitting "home" when playing, and then yells at me :laugh: )
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Are custom ROMs an option? If so you could try any that allows expanded desktop, then use PIE controls.
Indeed, I ended up using Pacman ROM with PIE controls.
Is it ROM specific, or is PIE a separate app?
DarkDvr said:
Indeed, I ended up using Pacman ROM with PIE controls.
Is it ROM specific, or is PIE a separate app?
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PIE is possible due to code implemented into the ROM. Several other ROMs also include PIE controls such as ParanoidAndroid (which I use) and recently CM. Alternatively, you can get PIE controls separately i.e., not from a ROM by installing LMT launcher.
I see. I do wish it'd be released as a flashable, so that it could be used for any ROM people like.
Modular approach and freedom of code!! =)
Hi,
An alternative for your child, i use it for my 3 year old daughter.
Epsil said:
Hi,
An alternative for your child, i use it for my 3 year old daughter.
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Yeah I tried that, don't like it. AFAIR it forces you to use their apps and games, which I don't like. My kid only likes grown-up games like NFS and logic puzzles of different kinds =) He has no idea what to do there, but he still loves em for some reason.
Do you have test full!screen ?
It work like PIE control i think. I tested this work fine but i'not like "design button") but you can activate or desactivate it easily.
Epsil said:
Do you have test full!screen ?
It work like PIE control i think. I tested this work fine but i'not like "design button") but you can activate or desactivate it easily.
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Oh, thank you. Didn't know about that one.
I'll check it out.

Auto-hide Status bar

I have searched and havent been able to find anything on this. I am currently using the PACman ROM on my nexus 4 and I love it. But I tried the ROM cyankang and that one has this feature built into the ROM is there a way to put this in the pacman ROM or any other ROM on my own?
Mr Filthy said:
I have searched and havent been able to find anything on this. I am currently using the PACman ROM on my nexus 4 and I love it. But I tried the ROM cyankang and that one has this feature built into the ROM is there a way to put this in the pacman ROM or any other ROM on my own?
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There many roms with this feature but If you want to stay on PAC ROM and want to have that feature, use Nova launcher it has that feature to hide the status bar.
Rohit02 said:
There many roms with this feature but If you want to stay on PAC ROM and want to have that feature, use Nova launcher it has that feature to hide the status bar.
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Thank you, I have tried what you said, to use Nova Launcher and it works... but only at the homescreen. Is there a perminate way to hide the status bar?
Mr Filthy said:
Thank you, I have tried what you said, to use Nova Launcher and it works... but only at the homescreen. Is there a perminate way to hide the status bar?
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Dont just say press the thanks button..
You can u use slimbean rom beta 2. it has inbuilt nova launcheror your can activate pie from settings to achieve what you want.
If you want to permanently hide it use the Expanded Desktop option .
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[Q] Full Screen Mod?? (Pie Controls)

I know certain ROMs come with extended desktop/pie controls but is there a flashable mod anywhere with that feature? If so, can something like that be ported to the Nexus 10 for use on the Project Flaming Monkey ROM? I wish PFM and ParanoidAndroid merged: that ROM would be perfect.
Try this. I've been using it on my N10 for a couple of weeks & it works fine. I haven't tried a custom ROM yet so not sure how it compares to the pie controls in those. The developer says he'll be adding more functionality soon. He also made it available free to xda members here. It's a couple bucks in the Play Store.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454531
AJ Bryant said:
I know certain ROMs come with extended desktop/pie controls but is there a flashable mod anywhere with that feature? If so, can something like that be ported to the Nexus 10 for use on the Project Flaming Monkey ROM? I wish PFM and ParanoidAndroid merged: that ROM would be perfect.
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I'm using Purity ROM with Trinity Kernel. (see my signature for links). Flash the free LMT zip which has adds PIE plus more desktop extensions. I also bought Smart Statusbar+ for an auto hide statusbar.
LMT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Smart Statusbar: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiumiu.ca.statusbar.free&hl=en
An alternative is Full!screen which I used to use on rooted stock along with LMT.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen&hl=en
Have fun.
I've used LMT in the past, when I've tried other ROMs. I always find myself back using AOKP ribbons. For whatever reason I dig it. LMT has a ton of functionality though. Also, if you use nova launcher, it can hide the status bar. I like to hide my status bar and the nav bar and use the bottom ribbon for nav controls.
I use Full!Screen and like it very much.
I just wish it wouldn't constantly pop up screen notifications saying that it was granted super user privileges, even when it's not in use.
Patterson said:
I use Full!Screen and like it very much.
I just wish it wouldn't constantly pop up screen notifications saying that it was granted super user privileges, even when it's not in use.
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I think you turn that off in SuperSU or what ever you are using. That was not an issue when I used full!screen.
3DSammy said:
I think you turn that off in SuperSU or what ever you are using. That was not an issue when I used full!screen.
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Thank you!
I had no idea what SuperSU could do until you mentioned this.

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