Start Watch On directly as remote - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everyone! I wanna know if there is a method to start Watch On as remote directly, without opening the screen with videos on TV and after click on remote button on top right of the screen... Any help would be appreciated

jordiz86 said:
Hi everyone! I wanna know if there is a method to start Watch On as remote directly, without opening the screen with videos on TV and after click on remote button on top right of the screen... Any help would be appreciated
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Not sure if there's an option for that, but you can keep it running in the pull down notification bar and as a widget on the lock screen.
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gsmyth said:
Not sure if there's an option for that, but you can keep it running in the pull down notification bar and as a widget on the lock screen.
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Yes I know, but sincerely I hate persistent apps notifications in notification bar... I have widget in lockscreen (and from some days ago the widget has change appearance, for me is very ugly...), but I prefer use complete remote from the app... However it's not a problem to click on a button after a few seconds, but if I can skip that screen can be better... Or delete also, and keep only remote
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jordiz86 said:
Yes I know, but sincerely I hate persistent apps notifications in notification bar... I have widget in lockscreen (and from some days ago the widget has change appearance, for me is very ugly...), but I prefer use complete remote from the app... However it's not a problem to click on a button after a few seconds, but if I can skip that screen can be better... Or delete also, and keep only remote
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Yea I know what you mean. I actually use IR remote as well, it's handy as it opens straight into the remote after you have used one. I know some people don't like having more than one app for one purpose but it's free and work a look.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freeirtv
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gsmyth said:
Yea I know what you mean. I actually use IR remote as well, it's handy as it opens straight into the remote after you have used one. I know some people don't like having more than one app for one purpose but it's free and work a look.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freeirtv
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Thanks, I'll take a look! But I love the style of watch on (widget excluded ), hope that someone found an escamotage
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On screen buttons

Since this is going to be my first phone with on screen buttons which I consider a stupid idea I am wondering what can we go with this back bar embeded at the bottom of the screen, Can we make it smaller?, will it be removed in games? Can we add extra buttons or ever widgets to it? Maybe ever make it pages so when you swipe over it it will reveal a rss feed or something. Any ideas on what can be done to make it helpful rather than a hinderance
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Nitin985 said:
Since this is going to be my first phone with on screen buttons which I consider a stupid idea I am wondering what can we go with this back bar embeded at the bottom of the screen, Can we make it smaller?, will it be removed in games? Can we add extra buttons or ever widgets to it? Maybe ever make it pages so when you swipe over it it will reveal a rss feed or something. Any ideas on what can be done to make it helpful rather than a hinderance
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Once custom roms start rolling out you will be able to change the DPI of the bar.
AOKP i expect will support this feature as they do in current JB Roms
Why don't you like them? I think they're great.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nre2Uz-4QE0
CJHolderUK said:
Why don't you like them? I think they're great.
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But that's the beauty of Android. We can choose whether they're always shown or not.
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Nitin985 said:
Since this is going to be my first phone with on screen buttons which I consider a stupid idea I am wondering what can we go with this back bar embeded at the bottom of the screen, Can we make it smaller?, will it be removed in games? Can we add extra buttons or ever widgets to it? Maybe ever make it pages so when you swipe over it it will reveal a rss feed or something. Any ideas on what can be done to make it helpful rather than a hinderance
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If you cam code you can do whatever you want with it, even turn it pink!
Edit: Beware, this is the devil's post

Add multiple widgets to lock screen?

How do I do it? All I can figure out is to add one per screen and swipe left or right to view the others. Any way to get multiple widgets on one screen?
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Nope
XxlemonxX said:
Nope
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Well... That's disappointing
Wizard Knight said:
Well... That's disappointing
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And also incorrect.. widget locker.
Widget locker gave me too many problems especially while in calls and messaging with handcent. But op can still try it out
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Any way to change the soft keys?

I've looked around and it appears there are a number of paid apps that apparently let me change the soft keys, but I'm not 100% sure if they'll work with the stock LG G2 "OS"...
I want my multitasking button back... No need for a settings button, IMO.
DeaconBoogie said:
I've looked around and it appears there are a number of paid apps that apparently let me change the soft keys, but I'm not 100% sure if they'll work with the stock LG G2 "OS"...
I want my multitasking button back... No need for a settings button, IMO.
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Are you rooted?
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Roundtableprez said:
Are you rooted?
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Absolutely. And I'm handy with UNIX, so navigating the filesystem and using text editors to muck with XML isn't a problem. I'm just not a developer.
Also interested in being able to change it that key to recent apps.
cheami said:
Also interested in being able to change it that key to recent apps.
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+1...I use recents way to much to not have it a separate button
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I'm using auto hide soft keys with root with paid version works great
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Slorks said:
I'm using auto hide soft keys with root with paid version works great
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Can you use the app without the hideing feature, just recent button added?
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jmill75 said:
Can you use the app without the hideing feature, just recent button added?
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Just tested, no you can not. It will always hide after you lock your screen, so you'll have to swipe/touch to bring the soft keys back up.
cheami said:
Just tested, no you can not. It will always hide after you lock your screen, so you'll have to swipe/touch to bring the soft keys back up.
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And also it will always overlap over the screen. There are ways to keep the navbar from disappearing, but you won't be able to access anythi g underneath it because it doesn't shift the screen up, just overlay
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What about SoftKeyZ?
DeaconBoogie said:
What about SoftKeyZ?
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I just tried SoftKeyZ. No luck
Big letdown because it looks like a great app. Hopefully the dev can get it working for us in the future.
eleazar123 said:
I just tried SoftKeyZ. No luck
Big letdown because it looks like a great app. Hopefully the dev can get it working for us in the future.
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I also see another one called soft key enabler, has anyone tried that one?
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cheami said:
Just tested, no you can not. It will always hide after you lock your screen, so you'll have to swipe/touch to bring the soft keys back up.
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fsiddique said:
And also it will always overlap over the screen. There are ways to keep the navbar from disappearing, but you won't be able to access anythi g underneath it because it doesn't shift the screen up, just overlay
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My quasi solution was auto hide soft keys, auto to 0, auto hide only had anywhere on the bar checked, and swipe. You still need to swipe after wake, but if you need anything under it, just tap the left side to hide. If you use the mock option, home will leave space for it.
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Curious if anyone knows how to keep the soft keys transparent when using Nova Launcher?
dscottjr81 said:
Curious if anyone knows how to keep the soft keys transparent when using Nova Launcher?
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I sent the nova developer an email about it. He said he is looking into it. He can enable if LG allows third party apps access to that feature.
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pd240 said:
I sent the nova developer an email about it. He said he is looking into it. He can enable if LG allows third party apps access to that feature.
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Thanks for the info. Hope he's able to do it it would be much nicer.
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i'm sure most of you know already, but holding the home button will bring up recents.
Yes, but,not,as,convenient as having a dedicated button. Personal choice I guess.
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I use GMD soft keys to hide them completely then use LMT for pie. That way I can completely control my button layout, gain screen real estate, navigate from left right and bottom and do it with whatever colors I choose. A must have for me.
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Crooke356 said:
I use GMD soft keys to hide them completely then use LMT for pie. That way I can completely control my button layout, gain screen real estate, navigate from left right and bottom and do it with whatever colors I choose. A must have for me.
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What did you set your device input for LMT? I cant get it to work. Thanks.

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.
Ace42 said:
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.

[Tip] use tasker to replace my magazine swipe on home screen

Just wanted to share a tasker profile I thought it was useful. ..I created a tasker profile that will replace the default swipe up to launch my magazine app with whatsap ( you can easily replace it with any other app)
https://db.tt/Rypnb3NT
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Thank you sir! - Used this task and its working great. I just removed whatsapp and added the "regular" flipboard..
My magazine format stinks compared to the modified samsung "my magazine" version.
lesalloum said:
Just wanted to share a tasker profile I thought it was useful. ..I created a tasker profile that will replace the default swipe up to launch my magazine app with whatsap ( you can easily replace it with any other app)
https://db.tt/Rypnb3NT
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Thank you! Just what I was looking for.
How do i add this to tasker?? sry if its a noob question >.<
ThePwnageKidney said:
How do i add this to tasker?? sry if its a noob question >.<
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+1
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ThePwnageKidney said:
How do i add this to tasker?? sry if its a noob question >.<
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Save the profile in /sdcard/tasker/profiles
In tasker, press the profiles "tab" and "import".
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Or just download nova launcher and uninstall touchwiz sh1t ; )
hit 'thanks' if i helped you
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lesalloum said:
Just wanted to share a tasker profile I thought it was useful. ..I created a tasker profile that will replace the default swipe up to launch my magazine app with whatsap ( you can easily replace it with any other app)
https://db.tt/Rypnb3NT
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Hey the link is broken, any chance you can change it and or send to me. I used it all the time on my note 3 but had to get a replacement.
thanks
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the juan juice said:
Hey the link is broken, any chance you can change it and or send to me. I used it all the time on my note 3 but had to get a replacement.
thanks
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here ya go:
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here ya go:
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thanks this is what i was looking for, but isn't there anyway to completely disable My Magazines app?
thahim said:
thanks this is what i was looking for, but isn't there anyway to completely disable My Magazines app?
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use another launcher, or serach for an app called "pull up from fake jap" (its included in the xnote rom)
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thahim said:
thanks this is what i was looking for, but isn't there anyway to completely disable My Magazines app?
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Well here's what i have now
- a tasker profile that will kill my magazine whenever its launched
- GMD Gesture Control to launch recent apps when i swipe from below on any screen ( it becomes really useful when you get used to it)
lesalloum said:
Well here's what i have now
- a tasker profile that will kill my magazine whenever its launched
- GMD Gesture Control to launch recent apps when i swipe from below on any screen ( it becomes really useful when you get used to it)
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I want to execute tasker task on swipe but not by killing my magazines I want to completely disable it.
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thahim said:
I want to execute tasker task on swipe but not by killing my magazines I want to completely disable it.
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You'll get Force Closes if you freeze my magazine, the only other option you have is to use another launcher i guess
lesalloum said:
You'll get Force Closes if you freeze my magazine, the only other option you have is to use another launcher i guess
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There is a builtin feature of assistant request in latest tasker wonder what it is.
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