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Dear all,
In landscape mode, the home button in on the right. When I try to swipe from right for any thing (to use feature as switch tabs in Chrome), instead of the expected result, Google now is launched. How to cope with this? There are some threads for disabling google now but they wont work (disabling google now does not override the swipe to launch google). I am using Nova launcher, but I guess this is also the behavior of stock launcher. Thanks!
waqarz said:
Dear all,
In landscape mode, the home button in on the right. When I try to swipe from right for any thing (to use feature as switch tabs in Chrome), instead of the expected result, Google now is launched. How to cope with this? There are some threads for disabling google now but they wont work (disabling google now does not override the swipe to launch google). I am using Nova launcher, but I guess this is also the behavior of stock launcher. Thanks!
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Try using a different launcher, I used Nova for awhile but found that it was just a little unfinished and ran into a lot of complications like this. Try switching to APEX launcher its alot cleaner and if you spend some time getting everything set up it can really maximize efficiency.
LilHuntz said:
Try using a different launcher, I used Nova for awhile but found that it was just a little unfinished and ran into a lot of complications like this. Try switching to APEX launcher its alot cleaner and if you spend some time getting everything set up it can really maximize efficiency.
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Thanks, but I'm not inclined to using Apex, Nova can provide me quite similar looks (with enhanced features off course) as stock launcher, and that's what I want.
Are you using a custom Rom? Maybe something like paranoidandroid with extended desktop pie control would help decrease this problem?
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Hello you guys,
I was wondering if I am the only one where knock-off doesn't work in Nova Launcher? Knock-on works great though.
Should I contact the Nova devs or is here anyone who knows them by chance?
It does when you tap status bar, top bar.
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Knock off only works with the stock launcher. You need to setup the double tap gesture in Nova to either launch a Tasker task, or the screen off app.
Thank you guys, that helped a lot!
Or use this app and a gesture in Nova to be able to "Knock Off" anywhere on the screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449682
Stigy said:
Or use this app and a gesture in Nova to be able to "Knock Off" anywhere on the screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449682
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That's the exact one I just had installed and used, works flawlessly! Thanks!
It'll be awesome if knock on and off works with other launchers and lock screens !! Is it even possible to make it work !? Just asking for opinions coz it's the only thing that stops me from using any other launchers and lock screens !! I wish if it was possible
Immortal Nerd said:
It'll be awesome if knock on and off works with other launchers and lock screens !! Is it even possible to make it work !? Just asking for opinions coz it's the only thing that stops me from using any other launchers and lock screens !! I wish if it was possible
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if your running the stock lg software then you should be able to double tap the notification bar at the top to use the knock knock feature!
Immortal Nerd said:
It'll be awesome if knock on and off works with other launchers and lock screens !! Is it even possible to make it work !? Just asking for opinions coz it's the only thing that stops me from using any other launchers and lock screens !! I wish if it was possible
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It is awesome, and I know you can do it with nova launcher. That's what I'm using and I've got knock on and off.
So you can't turn on the screen with double tap if you have Nova or Apex as the main launcher?
Didn't know that!
Sensamic said:
So you can't turn on the screen with double tap if you have Nova or Apex as the main launcher?
Didn't know that!
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yea that's a sad fact because some of us like different launcher, it also applies with some widgets too
Knock on works regardless, some ROMs have knock off through nova settings gestures and buttons - double tap - shortcuts - custom shortcuts - go to sleep
XxZombiePikachu said:
yea that's a sad fact because some of us like different launcher, it also applies with some widgets too
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Art Vanderlay said:
Knock on works regardless, some ROMs have knock off through nova settings gestures and buttons - double tap - shortcuts - custom shortcuts - go to sleep
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This is confusing.
Some people say knock on works with other launchers and others say it only works with LG launcher.
Someone please clarify.
Sensamic said:
This is confusing.
Some people say knock on works with other launchers and others say it only works with LG launcher.
Someone please clarify.
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okay let me specify the knock on double tap to wake the device should work regardless of launcher but the knock off double tap for screen off only works with the stock launcher
Knock on works fine with Nova launcher. Knock off only works if you double tap the status bar.
However, as previously mentioned by @Art Vanderlay, using Nova gestures it is possible to have a fully working knock off.
Personally I use Nova > gestures > double tap > shortcuts > gravity box > go to sleep.
*I am using a custom stock ROM
A good solution!
A good solution would be asigning "double click" gesture to screen lock. What I found very useful and fully working is to install "Lock" shortcut which "elias.grande" has created and can be downloaded from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799265
Although he made this APK for rooted device to modify "Quick Launch", it can be installed on non-rooted devices as a shortcut to lock screen. So I suggest you to download "QuickLaunchLock.apk"!
I've been using this app: Screen off and lock by Katecca
in conjunction with Nova launcher.
Knock on as previously mentioned will continue to work with Nova regardless, no no need to do anything.
After you install the above app, go into Nova settings "Gestures and Buttons" -> pick the "Double Tap" gesture -> select "Screen Off" from the app list and voila you are good to go.
Now the double tap to lock your device works from anywhere on your screen again and not just from the notification bar area.
Cheers!
I've seen a few people mention reluctance moving onto a 3rd party launcher because you lose the ability to turn off your screen by double tapping but there is a way you can do this with Nova and or other third party launchers with gesture controls.
1) Download a free app called Screen Off from Google Play and set it up
2) Set your Double Tap setting to launch Screen Off
Your screen will now turn off just as if you were using the LG launcher.
Alternatively, and with no need for a third party app, just double tap the status (notifications) bar
Lennyuk said:
Alternatively, and with no need for a third party app, just double tap the status (notifications) bar
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Or also at the navigation bar with tweaksbox.
Nova launcher comes with gestures where you can set to double tap anywhere to screen off.
skingg said:
Nova launcher comes with gestures where you can set to double tap anywhere to screen off.
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Actually it doesn't (unless you're rooted maybe?)
Gestures that you can setup in native Nova do not include screen off.
Protagoras said:
Actually it doesn't (unless you're rooted maybe?)
Gestures that you can setup in native Nova do not include screen off.
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Correct.....
The only way to do this is with a third-party app which I explained to everyone (thank you by the way for your thanks) in a different topic here.
For me, I just have xposed>gravity box
and go to nova sett.>gestures(need prime)>double-tap>shortcuts>gravity box>screen off.
DONE.
Jhon998 said:
For me, I just have xposed>gravity box
and go to nova sett.>gestures(need prime)>double-tap>actions>gravity box>screen off.
DONE.
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Where is "actions"? I only see Nova, Apps, Shortcuts. And I have Prime.
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I've seen a few people mention reluctance moving onto a 3rd party launcher because you lose the ability to turn off your screen by double tapping but there is a way you can do this with Nova and or other third party launchers with gesture controls.
1) Download a free app called Screen Off from Google Play and set it up
2) Set your Double Tap setting to launch Screen Off
Your screen will now turn off just as if you were using the LG launcher.
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I have not been able to get the double tap gesture in nova to work at all. I've tried setting it to multiple different actions or apps, and no matter how fast or slow I double tap nothing happens. All other gestures work fine. For the time being I've settled with double swiping down to activate Screen Off.
Has anyone else had this problem with their G3 and Nova?
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jroyjohnson said:
I have not been able to get the double tap gesture in nova to work at all. I've tried setting it to multiple different actions or apps, and no matter how fast or slow I double tap nothing happens. All other gestures work fine. For the time being I've settled with double swiping down to activate Screen Off.
Has anyone else had this problem with their G3 and Nova?
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Look at my post above (post 6 in this topic) and click on the link I give.
This will take you to the topic where I mention what app to install and what actions you need to carry out in order to make it work.
Works fine for me. So far I have never pressed the power button on my G3.
Action Launcher Pro supports Double Tap to lock screen feature.
The problem I am facing with nova, apex...etc that I have exchange security enabled by my employer, all the guesters and third party apps that i tried is locking the phone with the Pin not just shutting the screen, the double tab on the stock launcher shuts the screen but does not lock the phone.
Did anyone find a work around using third party launcher or app ?
Thanks
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Where is "actions"? I only see Nova, Apps, Shortcuts. And I have Prime.
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Sorry Shortcuts
KK Launcher is pretty comparable to Nova and Apex, and it has native support built into it to double-tap your screen to turn the screen off. I've been using this launcher with my Nexus 5 for a while now and have been quite happy with it (compared to Nova). (I'm supposed to get my G3 later today, so I can't speak as to how KK Launcher performs on it yet).
sherifbmw said:
The problem I am facing with nova, apex...etc that I have exchange security enabled by my employer, all the guesters and third party apps that i tried is locking the phone with the Pin not just shutting the screen, the double tab on the stock launcher shuts the screen but does not lock the phone.
Did anyone find a work around using third party launcher or app ?
Thanks
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That's exactly why I use the Touchdown app for my exchange mail. Don't have to worry about the exchange security requirement taking over my darn phone...
sherifbmw said:
The problem I am facing with nova, apex...etc that I have exchange security enabled by my employer, all the guesters and third party apps that i tried is locking the phone with the Pin not just shutting the screen, the double tab on the stock launcher shuts the screen but does not lock the phone.
Did anyone find a work around using third party launcher or app ?
Thanks
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I believe the latest beta version of G3 TweaksBox has a setting to get around the security features when using Exchange. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792242
Thanks a million, its working like charm, now i can use whatever launcher.
I have Nova as well and works fine just double tapping the status bar. Seemingly works better than LG'S...
Seams like there are a lot of different ways that everyone has to do this.
For me, I have been using Tasker to get double tap off with Nova Launcher gestures since the G2. Tasker is such a great app with about a million uses, I highly recommend everyone check it out. I have it setup to auto connect to different wifi's depending on my location, adjust screen brightness/ringer volumes depending on the time of day, and many others.
Action launcher is the best
Anyone else having problems with KnockON not working? I have it enabled but tapping on the phone isn't turning phone off.
Using the stock launcher?
No issues here. I'm using Nova. Not sure that launcher matters though...
AmesCell said:
No issues here. I'm using Nova. Not sure that launcher matters though...
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Do you have nova setting an administrator account? Nobody else has been able to get knock off in nova to work without either hitting the status bar or setting an administrator account which overrides the fingerprint sensor.
To turn the screen off using the KnockOn feature, I double tap the status bar. (using Nova launcher)
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Do you have nova setting an administrator account? Nobody else has been able to get knock off in nova to work without either hitting the status bar or setting an administrator account which overrides the fingerprint sensor.
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I knock the status bar. I thought that's how it works. But I never even tried the stock launch so maybe it works everywhere.
AmesCell said:
I knock the status bar. I thought that's how it works. But I never even tried the stock launch so maybe it works everywhere.
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Ok thats why I asked if he's using the stock launcher. In that one you can knock anywhere.
Go to Settings > Display and scroll down to make sure the Knock On feature toggle is turned on.
Good luck!
rfarrah said:
Go to Settings > Display and scroll down to make sure the Knock On feature toggle is turned on.
Good luck!
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Thanks but I have that turned on and I'm using Nova Launcher.
I use Nova Launcher as well and have had no problems with either knocking on or off. You probably already know this, but just in case....
There is also a setting in Nova Launcher that assigns what Nova does when you double tap. It's in Nova Settings > Gestures & Inputs. Mine is set to "screen lock" when I double tap. Good luck!
rfarrah said:
I use Nova Launcher as well and have had no problems with either knocking on or off. You probably already know this, but just in case....
There is also a setting in Nova Launcher that assigns what Nova does when you double tap. It's in Nova Settings > Gestures & Inputs. Mine is set to "screen lock" when I double tap. Good luck!
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Salute... That worked.