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Editing the multitasking apps

I was trying to add the maps app to my mult-itasking bar and couldn't seem to find a way to do it. On watching a couple of YouTube videos I see there appears to be an edit button at the bottom of the bar on those notes which doesn't appear on mine.
Am I being really dense on not being able to see how to access this button?

loftus1961 said:
I was trying to add the maps app to my mult-itasking bar and couldn't seem to find a way to do it. On watching a couple of YouTube videos I see there appears to be an edit button at the bottom of the bar on those notes which doesn't appear on mine.
Am I being really dense on not being able to see how to access this button?
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the edit button only appears when you have too many apps for that bar.
Samsung have made a list of what apps can be used in this mode, maps is not one of them.
A hack is being worked on to allow all apps to be used in this mode, please see the sticky thread.

It was because I saw maps on the list of apps in that thread that I was trying to add it. Never mind, just a minor thing. I'm just curious that, if the edit button only appears when there are too many apps on the multi-tasking bar, how do you actually add or remove apps when it isn't there? Or do apps that can be use this facility (on unrooted phones) automatically add themselves there?
Thanks for your help.

I have maps in my multitasking bar!
From the.start. LIJ1 Italian.
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ah actually good point, maps is one of the apps.
Are you sure you have maps installed?

Yep, have maps installed.

Maps should then default to being one of the items in the side-bar

Yes the maps is there,and also it looks like there are omly 12 applications supported as of yet,you can remove or move them back when you hit the Edit button and drag any of them to the right lane or back to the left.

Must be a glitch on my phone then. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling the maps app to see if it would make a difference but no luck. Any ideas gratefully received.

loftus1961 said:
Must be a glitch on my phone then. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling the maps app to see if it would make a difference but no luck. Any ideas gratefully received.
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have you tried turning it off and on again? (no joke)

If the reboot doesn't fix it can you post us a picture of your sidebar?
to take a screenshot take the spen out, press the spen button and tap and hold the middle of the screen.

Yes, tried that. It's about all I know how to do!

Hopefully here are 2 screenshots showing the entire multi-tasking bar.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

for starters try the app "live score addicts" for football results, its the best I have come across in 3 years with android.
back on-topic...
maps definitely is not there, weird.
I take it you have not modified the firmware at all? on a completely stock rom?
Maps is installed as a /system/ app you see, and it is that specific package name that is allowed for multi-tasking, if for some reason you don't have it installed as a /system/ app there is a slim chance its under a slightly different package name and multi-view just won't see it.
Edit:
can you post me a screenshot of the page displayed when you go *#1234# in the dialer.

Here you go.

Maps is here, and *#1234# results

Interesting Lofty, your actually on quite old firmware (well older than most of us with split-screen ability).
Where did you get the phone?

Vodafone upgrade. Maybe it has something to do with all the crap they stick on the phone.

loftus1961 said:
Vodafone upgrade. Maybe it has something to do with all the crap they stick on the phone.
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It would be very easy, if you wanted, to unbrand that device and put the latest UK unbranded firmware on it but at the risk of voiding your warranty (although tbh it shouldn't).
If you are interested in this just PM me and I will give you the simple instructions.

Have we found a way yet?
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[Q] System App / S-Pen for cutting things out ?

Hey, I debloated @_alexndr ROM by myself and now after a few days I realize one thing:
I can't use this handy little feature to press on the S-Pen and cut out what's interesting for me, so I can
share it.
Basically what is working:
The cutting out animation is working BUT the window with all the options to customize and share is missing.
I think there's a system App I deleted which is supposed to deal with this.

Sheeezy said:
Hey, I debloated @_alexndr ROM by myself and now after a few days I realize one thing:
I can't use this handy little feature to press on the S-Pen and cut out what's interesting for me, so I can
share it.
Basically what is working:
The cutting out animation is working BUT the window with all the options to customize and share is missing.
I think there's a system App I deleted which is supposed to deal with this.
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Which app are you talkibg about or feature?
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005

thahim said:
Which app are you talkibg about or feature?
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005
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I assumed that my description wouldn't be the best
okay, so just follow:
- take out your S-Pen
- press the button on the S-Pen and hold it
- draw a circle on your homescreen
Now the part, that woun't come up on my device:
- a window opens up
- you can adjust the little cut out you just made
- share it with the apps below on the screen

Sheeezy said:
I assumed that my description wouldn't be the best
okay, so just follow:
- take out your S-Pen
- press the button on the S-Pen and hold it
- draw a circle on your homescreen
Now the part, that woun't come up on my device:
- a window opens up
- you can adjust the little cut out you just made
- share it with the apps below on the screen
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Im on a very heavily debloated version of that rom, i assume youve deleted something you shouldnt. Works for me i just tried it, and i have over 750mb free in system. I would give you a list of the apks i have, but i am not manually typing out 150+ apk names.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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celderic said:
Im on a very heavily debloated version of that rom, i assume youve deleted something you shouldnt. Works for me i just tried it, and i have over 750mb free in system. I would give you a list of the apks i have, but i am not manually typing out 150+ apk names.
View attachment 2669751
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That's exactly what I was talking about !
Is there any way to make a txt file by the device itself, so you don't have to type out all the apk's ?
Or can you just make a few screenshots of your system/app & system/pirv-app folder ?
As an alternative you could make a screenrecord and put it on youtube (or whatever).

Sheeezy said:
That's exactly what I was talking about !
Is there any way to make a txt file by the device itself, so you don't have to type out all the apk's ?
Or can you just make a few screenshots of your system/app & system/pirv-app folder ?
As an alternative you could make a screenrecord and put it on youtube (or whatever).
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Completely forgot i can just list them in terminal. I probably havent uploaded them in the right order. But here you go, also i have renamed some of them. But its fairly easy to guess what they where before. Got some extra apps in there too. Like the video editor, sketchbook, city maps. Just for an example.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks !
I'm on my way to determine which I might need.

Sheeezy said:
Thanks !
I'm on my way to determine which I might need.
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Not a problem, Good luck!
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Good luck @sheeezay
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005

Well, here I am again.
Unfortunaly I can't figure out what app or apps are missing on my device.
With the pictures given me by @celderic I compared my apps with his.
There were a few apps which I was missing which I put back to system/app or system/priv-app.
Sadly no changes !
So I checked all apps which I would combine with this feature and opened up the apk's to search for evidence.
As far as I can tell, PhotoRetouching_FHD_H.apk is responsible for what I'm looking for.
Funny thing is, I had this all the time on my phone so why does it not work ?
I can't tell and I can't think of anything I can do more, so basically this is a dead end unless someone wants to help out.

Disable Auto Hide Softkeys

I had this app installed that provided the ability to autohide the softkeys, but decided to uninstall it. After rebooting the phone it still has the softkeys autohiding, and I am not sure where to look to disable this function.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys
I emailed the programmer but haven't heard back as of yet, and wonder if anyone else has an idea where to look to restore softkeys to default.

dratsablive said:
I had this app installed that provided the ability to autohide the softkeys, but decided to uninstall it. After rebooting the phone it still has the softkeys autohiding, and I am not sure where to look to disable this function.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys
I emailed the programmer but haven't heard back as of yet, and wonder if anyone else has an idea where to look to restore softkeys to default.
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Did you restore the soft keys before uninstalling the app? That would be my first step. If that does not work, you'll have to reflash your rom.
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Actually there doesn't appear a way to disable the auto hide in the app.

dratsablive said:
Actually there doesn't appear a way to disable the auto hide in the app.
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Looking at the screenshots in the Play Store, it gives me the impression that you can toggle them on or off.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Looking at the screenshots in the Play Store, it gives me the impression that you can toggle them on or off.
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Those screens in the App Store are no where to be found, not even in the paid version.

So I reflashed:
system.img
boot.img
vendor.img
But the softkeys are still autohiding. Looks like I need a complete wipe to get rid of it. I find it disheartening that the screenshots shown on the Appstore that show a way to disable the app are not actually part of the installed app.

dratsablive said:
So I reflashed:
system.img
boot.img
vendor.img
But the softkeys are still autohiding. Looks like I need a complete wipe to get rid of it. I find it disheartening that the screenshots shown on the Appstore that show a way to disable the app are not actually part of the installed app.
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Unfortunately, that's on the developer to maintain and they appear to be unhelpful. Everything should go back to normal after a factory reset. I suggest using a custom rom to auto hide those keys, if you are so inclined.
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Thanks. Looks like I'll have to factory reset.

Found thread that provides solution. Had to tap an unmarked icon. Button has no information on what it does. These are the in app screens I get.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Definitely not what's shown in App Store.

dratsablive said:
Found thread that provides solution. Had to tap an unmarked icon. Button has no information on what it does. These are the in app screens I get. View attachment 3677876
Definitely not what's shown in App Store.
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All's well that ends well!

Icon Question on V20

Hi,
Has anyone figured out how to change icons on the v20? I am aware that you can do icon extract and edit each icon, but is there a way to apply icons to the v20? I got stuck with bad icons from one of the black themes, and the system icons (in the recents and 2nd screen ) look terrible. Hope someone can provide me with the magical answer! Thank you

I want to know as well.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts

Many icon packs on the Play Store are compatible with LG Home. Check out their descriptions. I installed Crispy, Sunrise and Corny, they all work.

pomponazzo said:
Many icon packs on the Play Store are compatible with LG Home. Check out their descriptions. I installed Crispy, Sunrise and Corny, they all work.
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How do you apply them?
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Just install, go to themes. Here they are.

pomponazzo said:
Just install, go to themes. Here they are.
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Ugh.. Not on Verizon... Of course
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Blast! Sorry dude.

Ryano89 said:
Ugh.. Not on Verizon... Of course
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Not on sprint either AFAIK

Skripka said:
Not on sprint either AFAIK
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I'm on T-Mobile and I don't see them either

Anybody got this working?
Perhaps I assumed too much, it works fine on my V10, LG may have disabled icon packs on the V20 :-/
Sorry guys.

pomponazzo said:
Anybody got this working?
Perhaps I assumed too much, it works fine on my V10, LG may have disabled icon packs on the V20 :-/
Sorry guys.
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V10 is running LG Home, V20 is on LG Home+. Haven't seen any standalone iconpacks for LG Home+, but there are full themes that alter the icons. Look in LG store and Play Store.

Long press an icon and you can press the small purple paint brush that pops up and then get back to the icons you had before installing the theme.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
As for applying icon packs directly I haven't found one that works with home+ yet. I use an app called theme x to apply icons to home+ from my favorite icon packs.
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Just download Nova or Apex launcher. Then download a nice white icon pack. It takes 2 minutes. After you download the icon pack just open it an click on apply icons. Long press the home screen and select your options like making the launcher your new home screen by default.
I wanted to stick with one of the stock themes but I absolutely HATE all those colors in my icons....I like a nice clean look. Also, I love the gestures like douple tapping the screen to launch Google Now. I use that a million times a day.

You guys can just use the app called awesome icons and do them quite quickly. I does only theme the icons on your homescreen though. No app drawer support but it's quicker than manually adding them via long press
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts

markbencze said:
You guys can just use the app called awesome icons and do them quite quickly. I does only theme the icons on your homescreen though. No app drawer support but it's quicker than manually adding them via long press
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts
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OMG thank you, i am using lounchers only for custom icon pack.

Long press on the icon u want to change, a purple paintbrush will appear. Tap it 1 more time.

Battery Percentage IN the battery

Is this possible with the S8?
I used to have a S6 before this one, and it was a default setting, but somehow I cannot find it on the S8.
If this is not possible with a default setting, are the apps that can fix this without "root" access?

pnxsinned said:
Is this possible with the S8?
I used to have a S6 before this one, and it was a default setting, but somehow I cannot find it on the S8.
If this is not possible with a default setting, are the apps that can fix this without "root" access?
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Root not necessary!
Settings>Device Maintenance>Battery (at bottom) >tap on 3-Dot menu in top righthand corner & tap Advanced Settings>at bottom look for "Percentage on Status Bar" toggle switch to ON.
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OP specifically asked for IN the battery, not on status bar. I saw a thread on here for enabling the UI tweaks menu, which might allow it...

comicbookguy72 said:
OP specifically asked for IN the battery, not on status bar. I saw a thread on here for enabling the UI tweaks menu, which might allow it...
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Oops! My bad!
Another quicker method to percentage "next to" battery icon is:
Settings>Display>Status Bar>Show battery percentage.
Sorry OP! Thanks ComicBookGuy.
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Well you can have percentage only and get rid of the battery icon I know cause I did that - requires app and use of ADB commands
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

burrzoo said:
Oops! My bad!
Another quicker method to percentage "next to" battery icon is:
Settings>Display>Status Bar>Show battery percentage.
Sorry OP! Thanks ComicBookGuy.
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I know what you mean mate.
But this is ASIDE the battery icon. I would like it to be inside into the the battery like the edge, without root. I dont like to waste space there, Samsung got the hint on the S6, I wonder they threw that away. Regardless I want it back, even when I need to get back to rooting.
Any advice anyone?

pnxsinned said:
I know what you mean mate.
But this is ASIDE the battery icon. I would like it to be inside into the the battery like the edge, without root. I dont like to waste space there, Samsung got the hint on the S6, I wonder they threw that away. Regardless I want it back, even when I need to get back to rooting.
Any advice anyone?
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Yeah, I understood after ComicBookGuy pointed out what you Really wanted. I'm searching the Play Store but none have worked for me yet...
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I would also like this but it just is not possible. Great question op

ElBeaner said:
Well you can have percentage only and get rid of the battery icon I know cause I did that - requires app and use of ADB commands
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What adb command?
Thanks
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Techvir said:
What adb command?
Thanks
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https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/c...thout_root_using_adb/?st=j28hxfjt&sh=a87d60ec

Really cool thread! Thanks! I just got rid of bluetooth and nfc icon!
From the command line I typed...
adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist bluetooth,rotate,nfc_on
If you mess up you can get the icons back with...
adb shell settings put secure icon_blacklist null
Use at your own risk as this can mess up your phone. Thanks to seangrimes and reddit!
Anyone know how to get rid of download booster icon on tmobile?

Techvir said:
What adb command?
Thanks
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I used this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zacharee1.systemuituner
In the app it has a couple fo ADB commands you have to issue to give it access, once done, you can turn icons on/off from the app
Here is the thread on XDA for the app
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-systemui-tuner-t3588675

That app is a beta and would not allow my phone to turn off while on a Bluetooth phone call in my car. It would turn off but the turn right back on... Yrmv

So.. ok. I guess its not possible to replace the icon there.
Then.. I root the Phone, what are my options then?

stu5797 said:
That app is a beta and would not allow my phone to turn off while on a Bluetooth phone call in my car. It would turn off but the turn right back on... Yrmv
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I downloaded the Play store version and had no issues with turning teh phone off while on a bluetooth call - he does have a beta as well, but I'm not using hte beta

ElBeaner said:
Well you can have percentage only and get rid of the battery icon I know cause I did that - requires app and use of ADB commands
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how?

There is an app called battery overlay percent, let you keep the percentage anywhere on the status bar, even inside battery. You can adjust size and colors etc. I kept it on the empty space on edge, but its highly unstable for samsung. It occasionally drifts here and there
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badai said:
how?
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This will work easily.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3559277
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badai said:
how?
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GO to Play store and get System UI tuner
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zacharee1.systemuituner

ElBeaner said:
Well you can have percentage only and get rid of the battery icon I know cause I did that - requires app and use of ADB commands
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How you do it bro?
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pnxsinned said:
I know what you mean mate.
But this is ASIDE the battery icon. I would like it to be inside into the the battery like the edge, without root. I dont like to waste space there, Samsung got the hint on the S6, I wonder they threw that away. Regardless I want it back, even when I need to get back to rooting.
Any advice anyone?
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Did you find anything?