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Is this possible? Nav buttons in notifications tray?

I've seen the apps and edits to remove or replace the navigate buttons (home, back, recent apps) or even move them to the side... But what about moving them entirely to the notifications tray? Is this a bad idea?
For the videos and apps that remove the tray, there could be a hot corner or gesture to bring it back up. Should I have patented this idea before posting?
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That's called tablet ui.
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Patent it or not, Apple would still steal it.

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That's called tablet ui.
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Tablet UI would bring it to the statusbar. Not the notification area.
To the OP: this would be bad for accessibility. Imagine using an app that requires you to double press back to exit. You would neet to pull down the notification area twice... just to close an app.
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pshaww said:
I've seen the apps and edits to remove or replace the navigate buttons (home, back, recent apps) or even move them to the side... But what about moving them entirely to the notifications tray? Is this a bad idea?
For the videos and apps that remove the tray, there could be a hot corner or gesture to bring it back up. Should I have patented this idea before posting?
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Fullscreen app gives you two hot corners, replacing the back/home, but I found I kept accidently hitting the corners within other apps or surfing, no matter whether I put them top or bottom. I ended up using Pie Control app, customised with Nav buttons to solve the problem. LOVE the huge screen via fullscreen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jun.ace.piecontrol

I use GMD Auto Hide Soft Keys :-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en_GB
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SMillerNL said:
Tablet UI would bring it to the statusbar. Not the notification area.
To the OP: this would be bad for accessibility. Imagine using an app that requires you to double press back to exit. You would neet to pull down the notification area twice... just to close an app.
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Ah I thought he was just making the 2 terms interchangeable.
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Wow sorry for my late reply everybody. Thank you for you feedback. I haven't looked at tablet ui but I will. I have installed GMDs auto hide nag buttons. I like it. Sometimes. One thing I do not like is that the menu button for apps like Chrome are automatically moved to the navbar. I know I can turn it off but the menu button is just gone. Not a huge deal but I also don't like how it is sometimes less responsive than the stock navbar. Either way, I'm still shopping.
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You should try AOKP rom which you can toggle phablet and tablet UI, I've been using this feature since 4.1.
As for in app menu button, there is in option called "Show menu UI overflow" in the rom to enable it.

Change "Hi Galaxy" to "Okay Google Now" functionality?

Having fooled around with a friend's Moto X, I must say the "Okay Google Now" functionality is really cool. These Note 3s obviously have the hardware necessary to implement it, but Samsung went with the half-assed "hi galaxy" thing instead. Now that root has been achieved! I am hoping there is some way to replace the stock function with the one from the moto x. Anybody know how, other than the Open Mic+ app, which seems to not function the same, as it is a major battery hog.

Yes this x10000000000
I've been looking for an app or something that changes, the function of Hi, galaxy. Even If I said "Hi, galaxy" and it triggered Google Now

BossJ said:
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I've been looking for an app or something that changes, the function of Hi, galaxy. Even If I said "Hi, galaxy" and it triggered Google Now
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yeah that would be nice too

I'm sure it's possible with wanam or one of the others
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wrichards2009 said:
I'm sure it's possible with wanam or one of the others
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Correct. With wanam I have mine set to double click the home button for Google search instead of s voice . Works flawlessly
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I bet you could set up tasker to automatically kill S-voice and open Google Now.
That way you just say "Hi Galaxy" and you'll get straight to Google now.

I think this is probably very doable
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inline6power said:
Correct. With wanam I have mine set to double click the home button for Google search instead of s voice . Works flawlessly
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yes i have this also, but we're talking about saying Hi Galaxy and then the phone waking up to Google Now

Oh sorry lol.
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inline6power said:
Correct. With wanam I have mine set to double click the home button for Google search instead of s voice . Works flawlessly
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btw if you guys are ONLY looking for the double click to google now functionality, try home2 shortcut, doesn't require root either, I use it and I put it on my customers phones (who won't root obv)

For the moment my workaround is to say "Hi Galaxy, Open Google Search". Then "Google, who is the president of the United States?", or whatever your Google Now need is.
But hopefully we can get something that works a little more flawlessly.

I would also like to show my interest in this! Changing the hot word would be amazing, but "Hi Galaxy" opening up into Google Now listening mode would be enough for me!
Edit: I have not had time to set up tasker.. Has anyone used the "when voice opens, close it, and open Google Now" work around? How was the experience?
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brad2taylor said:
I would also like to show my interest in this! Changing the hot word would be amazing, but "Hi Galaxy" opening up into Google Now listening mode would be enough for me!
Edit: I have not had time to set up tasker.. Has anyone used the "when voice opens, close it, and open Google Now" work around? How was the experience?
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I feel like it would be way too slow, but I have tasker, I'll try to set it up later today.

I have this working with the Tasker workaround, and while it takes about 3 seconds to start listening, I love the results! Heads up though, If I enabled the wake up command option on S-Voice, Voice Search would have trouble opening the mic. Make sure to turn this option off. FYI this is the one that allows hot word detection while in the S-Voice app, not the always listening option.
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I would LOVE this functionality, S-voice STINKS! - its super slow, the voice sucks, and the results stink too.
What it DOES to very well is wake up from sleep.
I would love to see if we can get some Devs involved to make "hi galaxy" open up google now search, or even change the keyword
to "ok Google" just like the the Moto x.
Would you guys be interested in starting a bounty for this functionality?
Im willing to throw a few bucks in the pot.

deathshead said:
I would LOVE this functionality, S-voice STINKS! - its super slow, the voice sucks, and the results stink too.
What it DOES to very well is wake up from sleep.
I would love to see if we can get some Devs involved to make "hi galaxy" open up google now search, or even change the keyword
to "ok Google" just like the the Moto x.
Would you guys be interested in starting a bounty for this functionality?
Im willing to throw a few bucks in the pot.
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i would for sure.

I'm not sure, but if you install the new Kit Kat 4.4 Google Launcher, you can use Ok Google and it works pretty well.
Just a couple of things though. It only works when you are on your launcher screen and as of now, you need to be rooted (you need to replace a system file that is listed on page 3, the libgoogle_recognizer)
Just check out the thread on Installing the new google launcher.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506488

I really like about the new Moto Droids. I'd love to see that functionality ported over. And while you're at it can we get the pulsing screen notifications too? J/k
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I'm not sure, but if you install the new Kit Kat 4.4 Google Launcher, you can use Ok Google and it works pretty well.
Just a couple of things though. It only works when you are on your launcher screen and as of now, you need to be rooted (you need to replace a system file that is listed on page 3, the libgoogle_recognizer)
Just check out the thread on Installing the new google launcher.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506488
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I have tried the Kitkat Launcher. after being a hardcore pure AOSP android guy for almost 4 years
I ended up right back with touchwiz launcher. I actually like it MUCH better. The Kitkat launcher is
just too plain and lacks basic functionality like limits on icons in folders.. seriously?
Stock touchwiz launcher with "Hi Galaxy" to wake up from sleep directly and instantly go to Google voice search is the way
to go.
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joshw0000 said:
I really like about the new Moto Droids. I'd love to see that functionality ported over. And while you're at it can we get the pulsing screen notifications too? J/k
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The pulsing notifications is actually probably doable as well, if someone built it off the "wave your hand over the phone" notifications. lol

deathshead said:
The pulsing notifications is actually probably doable as well, if someone built it off the "wave your hand over the phone" notifications. lol
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I believe Moto is devoting a processor to the pulsing screen notifications. I doubt that's replicable on our phones.
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Knock On for CM10.2

Going to install CM on my buddy's G2.
Is there any way to get Knock On working on custom ROMs, similar to Slide2wake on Nexus devices.
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Knock on should work on any ROM. Knock off does not tho..
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Leraeniesh said:
Going to install CM on my buddy's G2.
Is there any way to get Knock On working on custom ROMs, similar to Slide2wake on Nexus devices.
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Knock On works on the customer roms and Knock Off can be done by the following, use either Apex or Nova as your launcher and set the launcher up that a double tab executes the app from the link below and Knock Off will work from any where on the home screen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cillinsoft.scrnoff

Jimi Mack said:
Knock On works on the customer roms and Knock Off can be done by the following, use either Apex or Nova as your launcher and set the launcher up that a double tab executes the app from the link below and Knock Off will work from any where on the home screen.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cillinsoft.scrnoff
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Thank you, works with nova!
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Leraeniesh said:
Going to install CM on my buddy's G2.
Is there any way to get Knock On working on custom ROMs, similar to Slide2wake on Nexus devices.
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im running cm 10.2 as of now.. my suggestion to you is to download screen off... the icon is a black and grayish power button... if you dont use the swipe up from the home button that much for google now, when downloaded you can replace the default so when swiping up from the home button it turns off your screen! its what im using right now and i like it because it works everywhere, even the lockscreen! , also you can do the same thing routing the same app to a double tap feature on apex/nova launcher if you like the knock itself, but as far as just turning off your device when its flat down, this is my solution hope it helped!

"Knock Off" can also be implemented by using GMD Gesture Control and defining a screen off gesture (e. g. swiping down with 3 or 4 fingers). Has the added advantage that it works everywhere, regardless whether you are in the launcher or in any app. Use that on my Tablet Z very successfully.

Hi folks,just got my lg g2 how do I enable
Knock sound. Mine out of the box isn't working.
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ralphie1267 said:
Hi folks,just got my lg g2 how do I enable
Knock sound. Mine out of the box isn't working.
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I do not think there is a "Knock" sound. It is what happens with the gesture of tapping on the screen twice.

ralphie1267 said:
Hi folks,just got my lg g2 how do I enable
Knock sound. Mine out of the box isn't working.
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Only on TV.. You should file a complaint for false advertising
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okay google with nova??

Has anyone managed to get okay google working with nova launcher?

What do you mean? If you're asking about the search bar on the home screen and saying "okay Google" then probably not. That's only on the Google Experience launcher. Unless maybe there is an always listening widget avaliable. Nova launcher does not have this built in.
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jcnbama said:
What do you mean? If you're asking about the search bar on the home screen and saying "okay Google" then probably not. That's only on the Google Experience launcher. Unless maybe there is an always listening widget avaliable. Nova launcher does not have this built in.
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ummmm. i know that im asking if anybody got it merged buddy or found a way to get it working yet.

podagee said:
ummmm. i know that im asking if anybody got it merged buddy or found a way to get it working yet.
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So, just to be clear. You're asking if someone has modded the Nova launcher apk and built in the always listening Google search toolbar?
Here is a thread about that here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523251
Here is another interesting page and some good links about this subject -
http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...launcher-that-supports-google-now-integration
Anyway, hope that helps. I didn't realize that it was that integrated. Looks like it would be more likely that Google would enable gestures and all the Nova stuff before they would free up the Google experience stuff.
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Google launcher

For anyone that didn't know, Google officially put the launcher from the nexus on the play store yesterday for just about every phone 4.1 and above

Yes, I've read the news. The battery life us affected by using this launcher instead of the stock?
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Poor launcher...
try KK Launcher on Moto x

MickyMax said:
Yes, I've read the news. The battery life us affected by using this launcher instead of the stock?
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Battery life is reduces due to OK Google functionality .

Dhiraj said:
Battery life is reduces due to OK Google functionality .
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OK google functionality is disabled for the moto x. I installed it earlier and it is disabled.

You can activate it in the parameters.
I switch to this launcher too but with Google Now disabled. So, its nearly the same than the stock.
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Had it on for a day, hasn't affected my battery life largely, I haven't noticed a sudden drop in battery because of it. Like is said above the 'OK google' hotword is disabled, so basically same battery life as stock launcher. I like it
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How can i activate the okay google keyword on my moto x? It used to work before the google search update. But now its disabled.
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sudhanshupatil said:
How can i activate the okay google keyword on my moto x? It used to work before the google search update. But now its disabled.
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Its already part if touchless control it would be redundant to also have it in search.

sudhanshupatil said:
How can i activate the okay google keyword on my moto x? It used to work before the google search update. But now its disabled.
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You have a Moto X. Lol no need for that. ?

The OK GOOGLE NOW function for Moto x is under touch less control.. Don't think it matters what launcher you are using but I might be wrong...I have never used the google now launcher

I'm just curios. Besides the fact that Google Now is somehow disabled (I turned off because it was draining my battery when enabled). is the Google Launcher better than the stock one?

Better in what? It's just different...

In customization for example. Moto X's stock launcher does not enable to add or remove desktops.
In performance, stock is ok but is this faster and/or more responsive?
Things like that.

MoisesPerez said:
In customization for example. Moto X's stock launcher does not enable to add or remove desktops.
In performance, stock is ok but is this faster and/or more responsive?
Things like that.
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You can't add and remove desktops but you can add/remove widgets on both launchers.
They're both almost the same but the Google Launcher has nicer looking flat icons reminiscent of iOS 7.
Performance wise, I've not noticed any difference at all.
In regards to battery life, I'm still testing it out but seems similar to the Motorola launcher so far.

You CAN add delete homescreens on Google Now Launcher... Merely remove everything on what homescreen you are trying to get rid of, and it goes away. To add a homescreen make a widget or drag an icon from the drawer and drag it to the far right. Icons are NOT different. They are the same as before... Battery life and performance are the same as far as I can tell. Not really any other customizing, unless you are rooted and have xposed with the GEL module.

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You have a Moto X. Lol no need for that. ?
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I know i have touchless control to do that. But it wouls have been better to have both, right? Touchless control is slower than the default okay google keyword functionality of the google search app. So by having both of them would have been better. So we could have used touchless control only when screen is off. I had the ok google keyword before the google search update and i used to keep both of them on. So whenever i said okay google while in the google search app it used to trigger the google voice recognition and while playing games or any apps it used to trigger the touchless control.
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sudhanshupatil said:
I know i have touchless control to do that. But it wouls have been better to have both, right? Touchless control is slower than the default okay google keyword functionality of the google search app. So by having both of them would have been better. So we could have used touchless control only when screen is off. I had the ok google keyword before the google search update and i used to keep both of them on. So whenever i said okay google while in the google search app it used to trigger the google voice recognition and while playing games or any apps it used to trigger the touchless control.
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Unlike touchless control tho.... Google search will take a bigger toll on battery... And it won't work of your screen is off.
If it's better or not.... I couldn't say.
Don't use Google search on my N5...not the any screen detection anyway... Cause it does hurt battery life.