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So reading through all the features that come with Lollipop I saw that double tap to wake is among those features (if supported by hardware it says).
I hope Samsung doesn't delete this feature from the update for SGS5, but they might for unknown reasons.
Do you guys think the SGS5 will get this feature when the update comes? Or at least the option to enable it.
You can see the feature in the full Lollipop feature list.
INTRODUCTION
We are excited to announce a new software update for Moto Maxx*by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 6.0.1**Marshmallow to your phone along with other improvements.
For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us atwww.motorola.com/mymotox.
NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.
ENHANCEMENTS
Android™ 6.0.1**Marshmallow improves your mobile experience with battery-smart features and new app permissions that give you even more control.
After installing the software update you may notice changes that include:
Doze modeDoze mode is a new smart feature that helps to preserve your phone’s battery life: it recognizes when your device is idle and automatically goes into a deep sleep state. How does it work? When your phone is stationary, not charging and not in use for a long period of time, Doze mode shuts down unnecessary background processes to optimize power.App Standby
App Standby helps to reduce the battery drain of your phone by putting your seldom-used apps into a reduced activity state. You can choose which apps are applicable to App Standby:
1.* Swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
2.* Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and select Battery.
3.* Tap the menu icon (3 vertical dots) at the top right corner of the screen and select Battery optimization. The greyed out list of apps under “Not optimized” cannot be added to App Standby.
4.* Select “All apps” from the drop down list, then tap the app you want to adjust:
Select “Optimize” to include the app in App Standby to optimize battery life when it’s not in use.
Select “Don’t optimize” to remove the app from App Standby. Apps listed as “Not optimized” may keep running in the background and may drain your battery more quickly.App permissions
In Android Marshmallow you have even more control over what you share with your apps. With the new permissions model, apps designed for Marshmallow only ask for permissions at the time it’s needed to use a feature, instead of all at once when you install the app. You can modify the permissions granted to apps at any time from the settings menu, or you can look at permissions by type and see which apps have that permission granted.
To modify permissions for an app:
Swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Apps, then select the app you want to adjust.
Go to Permissions in the app menu and tap the switch of the permission you want to grant or revoke for that app.
To modify permissions by type:
Swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Apps, then tap the gear icon at the top right corner of the Apps screen.
Go to App permissions and select the type of permission you want to adjust from the list.
Tap the switch for the app you want to grant/revoke that permission.App links
Android Marshmallow lets you decide what the right action is for each of your apps when you tap a web link. There are three actions you can set:
Open in this app: when you tap a supported link, Android will always open the app without asking.
Ask every time: Android will always ask if you want to open the link in the app or in the Chrome browser.
Don’t open this app: Android will always open the link in the Chrome browser.
To set up the App links action and to check the supported links for a specific app:
Swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and tap “Apps”, then select the app you want to adjust.
Go to “Open by default” in the apps menu. Tap “Open supported links” to select the action.
If you want to check which links are supported for that app, tap “Supported links”.Do not disturb
You can now easily configure interruptions by tapping the Do not disturb button in the quick settings panel. There are 3 different modes that you can set from this menu:
Priority only*blocks all interruptions except those from contacts and apps that you flag as important.
Total silence*blocks all interruptions, including priority and alarms.
Alarms only*blocks everything but your alarms.
The new Do not disturb feature also allows multiple automatic rules by time or event. To set automatic rules and to define what’s considered as "priority only” notifications:
Swipe the status bar down with two fingers, then tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Sound & notification, then go to Do not disturb.
In addition, you can decide which apps are treated as priority. Notifications from these apps will go off in “Priority only” mode. To treat an app as priority:
Swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Apps, then select the app you want to adjust.
Go to Notifications in the apps menu and tap “Treat as priority”.Volume controls
Android Marshmallow provides a more clean and intuitive way to control the ringtone, media and alarm volume. Just press and hold the side volume keys to adjust your ringtone volume, then tap the down arrow*in the volume slider that appears at the top of your screen to adjust the media and alarm volume.
Mute: when Do not disturb mode isn't enabled and the phone volume is set to vibrate, press the volume down button again to activate the "Alarms only" mode. You won't be interrupted by calls, emails and other notifications, but your alarms will still go off.
Now on Tap
Now on Tap* provides Google Now contextual results right in the app you are using. Just tap and hold down the home button and Now on Tap will assist you with relevant information based on whatever you are doing in your phone at that moment.
Let's say you receive a text message from a friend inviting you to watch a new movie. Just long press the home button, and Now on Tap will provide links to info about that movie and shortcuts to the apps you may need. Once you’re done, the back button will take you right back to the messaging app so you can reply to your friend.
*For a list of supported languages, please visit the Google Now On Tap help web page. To change the language of your device, open Settings from the apps tray and scroll down to Language & input.
Direct Share
Direct Share* is a new feature in Android Marshmallow that enables sharing something directly to a contact or conversation within an app. Tap the share icon in the app and at the top of the share panel, a list of contacts with app icons next to their names will pop-up. Then just pick the contact and hit send.
*Note that Direct Share needs to be enabled by the developers of each app. Not all apps my offer Direct Share when Marshmallow launches.
Moto Display and Ambient DisplayIn Android Marshmallow, Ambient Display has been removed from devices with Moto Display, and users previously on Ambient Display have been migrated to Moto Display.
Now, to turn on and off Moto Display, open the Moto app, then tap the icon on the top right corner of the screen, go to Display and tap the switch at the top.Moto Assist
In Marshmallow, Android introduced new features which enabled us to integrate Assist into other places:
Sleeping and Meeting - to keep your phone quiet while you are sleeping or while you are busy in a meeting you may wish to consider using the Do not disturb feature from Android. To set it up, swipe the status bar down with two fingers and tap the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen. Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Sound & notification, then go to Do not disturb. To keep your screen dark while you are sleeping, open the Moto app, tap the icon on the top right corner of your screen, then go to Display and set the time under Keep screen dark.
Driving and Places - To allow your phone to read your messages and calls out loud while you are driving or when you are at a specific location, open the Moto app, then tap the icon on the top right corner of the screen, go to Voice and select Talk to me. Note: “Keep quiet” while driving and at locations, and “Play music” while driving, are no longer supported.
Motorola Connect Google Chrome Extension
From time to time, we need to retire certain Motorola services so that we can usher in a new wave of technology and offerings for our users, as a result the Motorola Connect Google Chrome extension will no longer be supported.
You may still use it until November of this year, at which time it will be retired. Although we do not warranty or endorse these products, other consumers have had success with alternatives like Mighty Text, or Pushbullet, which are available on Google Play Store. In addition, other consumers have successfully used Android Device Manager to ring and locate their phones.
Motorola Migrate
From time to time, we need to retire certain Motorola services so that we can usher in a new wave of technology and offerings for our users, as a result Motorola Migrate will no longer be offered on devices running Android Marshmallow.
In the meantime, you may wish to choose another app as an alternative for data transfers. Although we do not warranty or endorse these products, other consumers have had success with apps such as Copy My Data, Phone Copier, ShareIt, etc. which are all on Google Play Store.
Motorola Alert*If you are a Motorola Alert user please note that the application will be removed from your device on the Marshmallow upgrade. Nevertheless, you will be able to download it again from the Play Store.Android SecurityIncludes the updates of Android security patches until May*1st 2016.Power button to launch cameraYou can now launch the camera by double-pressing the power button.Unicode 8.0 Emoji supportEvery emoji up to the Unicode 8.0 update now displays on your phone. There are over 100 new emojis, plus many updated.
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INSTRUCTIONS
For a successful installation, we recommend installing this update when the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged and you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
If you have received a notification message for this update:
Select "Yes, I’m in".After the software is downloaded, select "Install now".After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.Your phone is now updated.
If you have not received a notification message for this update, follow the steps below to manually update your phone:
Select the Settings icon in the apps menu.Select "About phone".Select "System updates".Select "Yes, I’m in". After the software is downloaded, select "Install now".*After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically.Your phone is now updated.
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Can you upload the zip or a twrp backup?
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Can you upload the zip or a twrp backup?
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They just announced it. He probably doesn't actually have the update yet. Otherwise he would show screenshot.
It's the exact same announcement they made for Brazil Marshmallow but it didn't actually roll out until a couple of weeks later.
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They just announced it. He probably doesn't actually have the update yet. Otherwise he would show screenshot.
It's the exact same announcement they made for Brazil Marshmallow but it didn't actually roll out until a couple of weeks later.
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You can see the screenshot of the update getting downloaded...
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You can see the screenshot of the update getting downloaded...
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So you are going to upload the zipped file or TWRP backup?
Glad you are getting it so soon after the announcement.
Finally updated to Marshmallow...feeling so happy ???
Please guide me how to do a twrp backup so that i can share it with you all...
Update using marshmallow...
Feeling the interface to be butterly smooth even after the storage is 99% full and the device is also loaded with more than 100 apps and games...
After updating to marshmallow first step was to update the google play services then only i felt the real difference...
Seriously i am damn happy with thr update.
Hope you all will also get this update very soon.
where are you?
bpratap said:
Update using marshmallow...
Feeling the interface to be butterly smooth even after the storage is 99% full and the device is also loaded with more than 100 apps and games...
After updating to marshmallow first step was to update the google play services then only i felt the real difference...
Seriously i am damn happy with thr update.
Hope you all will also get this update very soon.
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I live in Monterrey, where do you live? I haven't received the upgrade notification neither the option to upgrade by request.
bpratap said:
Update using marshmallow...
Feeling the interface to be butterly smooth even after the storage is 99% full and the device is also loaded with more than 100 apps and games...
After updating to marshmallow first step was to update the google play services then only i felt the real difference...
Seriously i am damn happy with thr update.
Hope you all will also get this update very soon.
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Hey, can you confirm what has been said about battery drain using both WiFi and 4G on at the same time?
ddaza said:
I live in Monterrey, where do you live? I haven't received the upgrade notification neither the option to upgrade by request.
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I live in india
Gand4lf23 said:
Hey, can you confirm what has been said about battery drain using both WiFi and 4G on at the same time?
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I have not tried 4g and wifi at the same time because i haven't subscribed to any 4g network till now but with in 2 days i m gonna be on 4g network too.
Then I'll update regarding the battery drain. But till now i am not getting even single issue and the battery life has also been improved compared to lollipop.
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I live in india
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Any idea about nougat update for Moto Maxx?
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Any idea about nougat update for Moto Maxx?
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Nougat? Motorola hasn't even released stock Marshmallow for all the Moto Maxx phones yet! The U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250 (clone of the XT1254 Droid Turbo in every way -- FCC ID, radio bands) is still on 5.0.2 Lollipop!
None of the Quarks are on the Motorola Nougat list, which was released months ago by Motorola/Lenovo. Would be very unusual to give an unannounced Noguat 7.X update, since Motorola/Lenovo seems to want to do less work -- not more -- regarding updates to their customers.
Motorola announced Marshmallow for Quarks October 2, 2015. WHEN did they deliver it?
XT1225 Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo got it in July 2016 (9 months later),
Took Motorola until December 2016 (13 months) to actually give it to the Droid Turbo XT1254 --
U.S. Moto Maxx still does not have Marshmallow (16 months and counting).
If you want Nougat, unlock your bootloader and flash any of the custom Nougat 7.X ROM we have available. Here's the current custom Nougat (7.x) Quark ROMs to choose from.
[ROM][All Quark][7.x] Resurrection Remix
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL]AOKP 7.x For All Quark
[ROM][Quarks][LOS/CM 14.1 Unofficial][7.1.x][2016-12-30] (hybrid of CM14 and Resurrection Remix)
[ROM][7.1][All quark] crDroid Android
[ROM][7.1.1_r9][OFFICIAL] AospExtended ROM V3.1 [OMS/DUI][quark]
As you know, the note 7 is loaded with new features, many of which are not documented or know. For example, I found a video that showed me that holding the menu button enables spilt screen and tapping three times on the home button changes screen to one hand.
I would like to use this thread to share tricks and techniques that you've found while playing with the note 7. Thanks!
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I could not get it to change to one hand by clicking three times, but the split method works...Also Smart View in the quick settingd is the miracast or allshare button...i shared with my computer...wonder what other hidden gems there are.
Thanks. I realize that most new note 7 users are busy trying to figure out all the new features. I just discovered a new feature that in my opinion is incredible. Go to s settings, secure lock settings, and then to smart lock. Here you can program your security so it will not promp you with the iris, finger print or any other security feature as long as one of the conditions you specify exists. For example, I set up so that the phone knows when I'm home and as long as I'm home, it will not promp me with a security feature. That really rocks. Check out this feature and let me know what you think.
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Thanks. I realize that most new note 7 users are busy trying to figure out all the new features. I just discovered a new feature that in my opinion is incredible. Go to s settings, secure lock settings, and then to smart lock. Here you can program your security so it will not promp you with the iris, finger print or any other security feature as long as one of the conditions you specify exists. For example, I set up so that the phone knows when I'm home and as long as I'm home, it will not promp me with a security feature. That really rocks. Check out this feature and let me know what you think.
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Awesome
You have to turn on one handed operation in the settings before the three home button clicks will work. It's under advanced features.
Guys, I'm sharing few tips to enable S-Pen features on CM/AOSP based ROMs for Note series devices (works like a charm on Note 4 & Note 3).
The S-Pen feature is sorely missed by the users of Note Series and there are certain apps available on PlayStore which restore the maximum possible functionality on above mentioned ROMs. However, since these apps are not known by many, I've decided to make a thread which can benefit users who want CM/AOSP based ROMs without loosing the S-Pen functionality.
Hence, here are the steps:
1. I've tested this on recently released CM 14.1 ROM by @hsbadr for Galaxy Note 4 and it works flawlessly. Do checkout his ROM & appreciate his work by thanks and/or a donation.
2. Install following apps from the PlayStore:
a) CM S-Pen
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tushar.cmspen2&hl=en
b) Note Buddy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tushar.spen_helper&hl=en
c) Screenshot Crop & Share
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flextrick.universalcropper
d) Sketchbook
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbook&hl=en
e) Scrrenshot Ultimate (Optional as Screenshot Crop & Share is good too)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.screenshotultimate
3. It is recommended to install SuperSU as well because some apps may not work well with in-built root of the ROM. (I used Emotion AOSP in the past with in-built root and the apps did not work properly but with CM 14.1, apps work fine with in-built root. So, test your options. For some it may work & for some, it may not...)
4. Also, due to SELinux policies, a problem might occur that may hamper apps functionality. So, for that an app called SELinux Policy Changer (not available on PlayStore because of Google's policy, but available on XDA) can be used.
5. Open CM S-Pen AddOn app & tap on "Detection Disabled" to change into "Detection Enabled".
6. Open Note Buddy App & tap on "S Pen" tab. Enable this feature & then tap on "Auto Launch" menu.
Enable it. Tap the button below that says blank+ and choose Application Shade. Give it a name as per your liking. Close out the window & then Pull out the S Pen. Tap on the + symbol in the top right hand corner & tap on applications and add Sketchbook. Tap on shortcuts and add Take Screen shots for screen-write. Also, tap on shortcuts and add Take Screen shots for screen-write.
7. For S-Pen sounds, take a look at the below thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474218
(Since I don't use sounds for S-Pen, I've no experience on how it sounds or work)
8. Open the Screenshot Crop & Share app & enable all the permissions that it needs. For simplicity, you can use "Floating Bubble" feature that places a bubble (similar to FB's Messenger Chat Head) which will let you to take a screen-shot with all the available features with just a click.
9. If you want a pointer for your S Pen then it can be enabled through phone's settings under Language & input. Scroll down to the end of the page & enable "Show icon when using Stylus" for a pointer.
10. Screenshot Ultimate is full of features but it might give some errors to some users or some users might find it bit finicky to use. So, I would suggest to use Screenshot Crop & Share.
For setting up Screenshot Ultimate, open the app. Let SuperSU give it root access. Next, the app will take a minute to set itself up. After it is done, click on Triggers and scroll down to custom shortcut and open custom shortcut settings. Select as follows:
When clicked----------> Take Screen-shot
After screen-shot---------> Edit
Notifications--------->Vibration, sound & toast
Timeout----------> 1 second
Go back to the app's home screen & scroll to settings and open open "General Settings." Change format and quality to your liking. Scroll to timeout and click Disable all timeouts. Close the app.
11. For performing the screen-shot writing:
Pull out the S Pen & once the window opens, click on Take a Screen-shot. After the Screen-shot, a screen titled EDIT options should pop up. Click on Draw. Draw something. Click on settings and save it. Click on view and open it in your gallery. From there you can share it on any app as per your choice.
That's all.
Start using S-Pen features on CM/AOSP based ROMs with ease.
In case of any issues, write in comments section & I'll try to help you out in minimising them.
If everything works, don't hesitate to hit the "Thanks" button.
robinhood1808 said:
Guys, I'm sharing few tips to enable S-Pen features on CM/AOSP based ROMs for Note series devices (works like a charm on Note 4 & Note 3).
The S-Pen feature is sorely missed by the users of Note Series and there are certain apps available on PlayStore which restore the maximum possible functionality on above mentioned ROMs. However, since these apps are not known by many, I've decided to make a thread which can benefit users who want CM/AOSP based ROMs without loosing the S-Pen functionality.
Hence, here are the steps:
1. I've tested this on recently released CM 14.1 ROM by @hsbadr for Galaxy Note 4 and it works flawlessly. Do checkout his ROM & appreciate his work by thanks and/or a donation.
2. Install following apps from the PlayStore:
a) CM S-Pen
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tushar.cmspen2&hl=en
b) Note Buddy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tushar.spen_helper&hl=en
c) Screenshot Crop & Share
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flextrick.universalcropper
d) Sketchbook
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbook&hl=en
e) Scrrenshot Ultimate (Optional as Screenshot Crop & Share is good too)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.screenshotultimate
3. It is recommended to install SuperSU as well because some apps may not work well with in-built root of the ROM. (I used Emotion AOSP in the past with in-built root and the apps did not work properly but with CM 14.1, apps work fine with in-built root. So, test your options. For some it may work & for some, it may not...)
4. Also, due to SELinux policies, a problem might occur that may hamper apps functionality. So, for that an app called SELinux Policy Changer (not available on PlayStore because of Google's policy, but available on XDA) can be used.
5. Open CM S-Pen AddOn app & tap on "Detection Disabled" to change into "Detection Enabled".
6. Open Note Buddy App & tap on "S Pen" tab. Enable this feature & then tap on "Auto Launch" menu.
Enable it. Tap the button below that says blank+ and choose Application Shade. Give it a name as per your liking. Close out the window & then Pull out the S Pen. Tap on the + symbol in the top right hand corner & tap on applications and add Sketchbook. Tap on shortcuts and add Take Screen shots for screen-write. Also, tap on shortcuts and add Take Screen shots for screen-write.
7. For S-Pen sounds, take a look at the below thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474218
(Since I don't use sounds for S-Pen, I've no experience on how it sounds or work)
8. Open the Screenshot Crop & Share app & enable all the permissions that it needs. For simplicity, you can use "Floating Bubble" feature that places a bubble (similar to FB's Messenger Chat Head) which will let you to take a screen-shot with all the available features with just a click.
9. If you want a pointer for your S Pen then it can be enabled through phone's settings under Language & input. Scroll down to the end of the page & enable "Show icon when using Stylus" for a pointer.
10. Screenshot Ultimate is full of features but it might give some errors to some users or some users might find it bit finicky to use. So, I would suggest to use Screenshot Crop & Share.
For setting up Screenshot Ultimate, open the app. Let SuperSU give it root access. Next, the app will take a minute to set itself up. After it is done, click on Triggers and scroll down to custom shortcut and open custom shortcut settings. Select as follows:
When clicked----------> Take Screen-shot
After screen-shot---------> Edit
Notifications--------->Vibration, sound & toast
Timeout----------> 1 second
Go back to the app's home screen & scroll to settings and open open "General Settings." Change format and quality to your liking. Scroll to timeout and click Disable all timeouts. Close the app.
11. For performing the screen-shot writing:
Pull out the S Pen & once the window opens, click on Take a Screen-shot. After the Screen-shot, a screen titled EDIT options should pop up. Click on Draw. Draw something. Click on settings and save it. Click on view and open it in your gallery. From there you can share it on any app as per your choice.
That's all.
Start using S-Pen features on CM/AOSP based ROMs with ease.
In case of any issues, write in comments section & I'll try to help you out in minimising them.
If everything works, don't hesitate to hit the "Thanks" button.
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Thank you very much for this explanation.
I haven't known that there is s-pen for cm/aosp roms until you tell me that.
Great to find a guide how to get it work.
If you could add screenshots to your thread to see s-pen and it's functions it will be great.
anees02 said:
Thank you very much for this explanation.
I haven't known that there is s-pen for cm/aosp roms until you tell me that.
Great to find a guide how to get it work.
If you could add screenshots to your thread to see s-pen and it's functions it will be great.
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I remember that you asked for a help about S Pen feature on CM ROM.
Now, you have one....
Will add pictures soon.
What I really want is palm rejection. It's the only thing that is lacking in AOSP roms
Nice info and write up! Thanks!
Hi, thanks for sharing. I have a question, do you know how to get the heart rate monitor to work with CM/AOSP ROMS? I tried installing S Health on CM14.1 but S Health doesn't seem to detect the HR monitor. Thanks in advance.
Hey
Hey. I have a note 4 and resurrection remix nougat. First i used the spen to draw or write but suddenly it stopped working. Hovering works perfect but i cant tap or write. Button works perfectly. I tried se linux inable and cm ad on and others such as flashing rom again but none worked
https://mega.nz/#!Al83zAKR!6IybgNDA9SZXjtou5tFmR1UKU0IdBr-wiYZXRfEXX30
Any chance of functionality on a n910t running LineageOS based ROM? Ive tried switching to permissible and tried using the CM pen app and it just crashes.
New to ROMs here and could use a little help.
Running a LOS 14.1 on my SM-P900.
Followed the steps but my sPen still not working. No detection when I pull out the sPen.
Thanks.
note 4 with android 10 lineage 17.1. Is it work?
We all know Xiaomi doesn't let us use multiwindow on its MIUI though its an android nougat feature. However there's a nifty trick to activate this feature on any nougat MIUI device including our Mi 5.
Note that this works on nougat based MIUI only.
First download the app called Button Mapper. You need the pro version.
Playstore link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
Open the app and give permission for services.
Go back to the app and click the 'Menu' button. On top activate customisation. Click on long press. Scroll down and select Split screen.
Your device is now ready to use splitscreen or multiwindow feature. Open an app. Press and hold the menu or recents button. Slide your finger from the extreme bottom of the screen to slide the window up. Now you can open and run another app simultaneously. When using two apps at a time, press the outline separating the windows for a few options.
Make sure to allow the app to autostart in Security>Permissions>Autostart.
Not all apps are supported by default but you can do it by enabling force activities to be resizable from developer settings. And this won't always work like you intend. You may face a few bugs.
SilverMarcs said:
We all know Xiaomi doesn't let us use multiwindow on its MIUI though its an android nougat feature. However there's a nifty trick to activate this feature on any nougat MIUI device including our Mi 5.
Note that this works on nougat based MIUI only.
First download the app called Button Mapper. You need the pro version.
Playstore link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
Open the app and give permission for services.
Go back to the app and click the 'Menu' button. On top activate customisation. Click on long press. Scroll down and select Split screen.
Your device is now ready to use splitscreen or multiwindow feature. Open an app. Press and hold the menu or recents button. Slide your finger from the extreme bottom of the screen to slide the window up. Now you can open and run another app simultaneously. When using two apps at a time, press the outline separating the windows for a few options.
Make sure to allow the app to autostart in Security>Permissions>Autostart.
Not all apps are supported by default but you can do it by enabling force activities to be resizable from developer settings. And this won't always work like you intend. You may face a few bugs.
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I never expected it to work but it do , will do some more tests
I need quick reply then no need to wait for MIUI 9
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I never expected it to work but it do , will do some more tests
I need quick reply then no need to wait for MIUI 9
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Just got news that miui is bringing multiwindow in miui 8. The alpha builds will get it first. Quick reoly is probably a long way to go, sadly.
Thank you
The quick reply is really much important and useful then the multitasking window , I hope someone here can find a workaround or an app that can do this without rooting , I have tried some floating apps like notifly but all doesn't provide any thing near the native quick reply feature
works only for menu button? tryed other and no effect
KaMeR1337 said:
works only for menu button? tryed other and no effect
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Works for me on menu button. Havent tried others. Im on Los currently. Make sure youre running nougat though
SilverMarcs said:
Just got news that miui is bringing multiwindow in miui 8. The alpha builds will get it first. Quick reoly is probably a long way to go, sadly.
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This app causes the 3 fingers slide screenshot to stop working ? Any idea how to avoid this ?
midterm_2003 said:
This app causes the 3 fingers slide screenshot to stop working ? Any idea how to avoid this ?
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Havent looked into it. This is probably because the app alters input of the device. Does three finger screenshot stop working when using two windows at a time or just after configuring anything within the app?
SilverMarcs said:
Havent looked into it. This is probably because the app alters input of the device. Does three finger screenshot stop working when using two windows at a time or just after configuring anything within the app?
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Just after configuring anything within the app ? I think once you grant accessibility access it tottaly stop working in all cases