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[Q] Hide Screen Buttons

Hey, i just saw that the Huawei Ascend D2 has on-screen buttons that you can hide easy and pop it up again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH4Zt9lP23c(it's from 0:55) and just wondering if anybody could make something like that for the nexus 4?

There are a few ways to do it i believe. If you have a root a few apps will let you do it. Also AOKP has options to change it, as far as without root I'm not sure as I didn't try before i rooted my device. One of the things I have set is using Gesture Control I made swiping gestures from the area where the buttons would have been instead of having the buttons. I think it looks a lot better and for me works just as well.

download a custom rom such as cm10.1 to get this feature.

AOKP CM10.1 and PA all support this in the power menu.

Yes i know about the extended desktop, and i use it all the time. But i were thinking about a button on the soft-keys and a gesture to enable and disable it.

Jbele said:
Yes i know about the extended desktop, and i use it all the time. But i were thinking about a button on the soft-keys and a gesture to enable and disable it.
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pa has per app expand. meaning you define app you like to jump into this and that mode and they will. if they have a quit button your bars will come back automatically.
there are apps out there can can do that with gestures. three finger gesture or whatever - not sure if they can hide the navigationbar because that would need framework changes afaik. we're working on something like that actually, its not yet 100% ready though.

molesarecoming said:
pa has per app expand. meaning you define app you like to jump into this and that mode and they will. if they have a quit button your bars will come back automatically.
there are apps out there can can do that with gestures. three finger gesture or whatever - not sure if they can hide the navigationbar because that would need framework changes afaik. we're working on something like that actually, its not yet 100% ready though.
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Ok nice, tnx
Edit: Where can i get it without pa?

Jbele said:
Ok nice, tnx
Edit: Where can i get it without pa?
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i Guess he means parandroid

What's this .........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253770
Does this help you ?
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[Q] Force list view in settings

In the device settings on the G2 you have the four tabs on top of the screen when you're in the settings page.
If you hit menu, you can change it to list view. However this resets back to tab view every time you close it, then you have to hit menu again, and change to list view.
Is there any ay to change to list view permanently, or force it?
This is something that would be perfect to mod with Xposed in my mind if there isn't a native function for this.

SweStag said:
In the device settings on the G2 you have the four tabs on top of the screen when you're in the settings page.
If you hit menu, you can change it to list view. However this resets back to tab view every time you close it, then you have to hit menu again, and change to list view.
Is there any ay to change to list view permanently, or force it?
This is something that would be perfect to mod with Xposed in my mind if there isn't a native function for this.
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Oh what really? Crap I always thought that it would save your preference.
At least it does that on the G Pro...if this is true then I'll definitely have to get the Verizon G2. Can't stand the sight of those ugly Crapwiz tabs.

It could just be mine not saying it properly. It does feel like something that should save.
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Funny thing is I want tab view but it keeps reverting to list viee
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Seriously?! Haha! But you're on a D802?! So there must be a setting somewhere. Or do you have an Xposed module that could be responsible?

SweStag said:
In the device settings on the G2 you have the four tabs on top of the screen when you're in the settings page.
If you hit menu, you can change it to list view. However this resets back to tab view every time you close it, then you have to hit menu again, and change to list view.
Is there any ay to change to list view permanently, or force it?
This is something that would be perfect to mod with Xposed in my mind if there isn't a native function for this.
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It's must be your phone. That option working perfectly fine for me on stock(before) and Rayglobe ROM(since yesterday)

I'm running stock ROM with Xposed Framework, CWM Recovery. I'm rooted.
Is it possible that some Xposed module is causing this?

I'm finding it has something to do with which launcher you use... stock saves it, nova, google experience, etc. doesn't... looking for a fix, but haven't found one.

Switch to list view in stock launcher and choose do not show again ok. Then switch to other launcher of your choice.

[Q] Overriding Buttons without 3Minit

3Minit was pretty great. But development stopped and it was pulled from the app store. And I have neither the framework nor the corresponding settings app backed up anywhere to re-install. Honestly, cosmetics aren't a big deal to me, so I can perfectly well get by without most of those functions. But the one thing I care about is also the one thing I haven't found a fitting alternative for: changing button behavior.
To be clear, here is what I used to have my device doing:
Menu Long Press - Launch Colornote
Home Long Press - Screenshot
Home Double Tap - Recent Apps
Back Long Press - Kill app
Now, I know that there are xposed modules like wanamp that will let me restore my old settings to the back and home button. But I haven't found a solution that lets me alter what the menu button does too. I want to be able to launch Color Note from anywhere with a long press once again.
Solutions?

I also just formatted my hdd and have no backup of the framework..
I hope gary is coming back soon.
could anyone deliver a downloadlink in the meantime?
I would like to use the goldeneye 4.3 rom wit my I9505
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427629

beerindex said:
3Minit was pretty great. But development stopped and it was pulled from the app store. And I have neither the framework nor the corresponding settings app backed up anywhere to re-install. Honestly, cosmetics aren't a big deal to me, so I can perfectly well get by without most of those functions. But the one thing I care about is also the one thing I haven't found a fitting alternative for: changing button behavior.
To be clear, here is what I used to have my device doing:
Menu Long Press - Launch Colornote
Home Long Press - Screenshot
Home Double Tap - Recent Apps
Back Long Press - Kill app
Now, I know that there are xposed modules like wanamp that will let me restore my old settings to the back and home button. But I haven't found a solution that lets me alter what the menu button does too. I want to be able to launch Color Note from anywhere with a long press once again.
Solutions?
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Gravitybox is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G especially for what you wanna do. Plus it offers TONS of more options. Pleas try it out and lemme know how it goes!

Joe0113 said:
Gravitybox is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G especially for what you wanna do. Plus it offers TONS of more options. Pleas try it out and lemme know how it goes!
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It is only for those with a stock rom, is it not? Because I am using Stock(ish) v06.

beerindex said:
It is only for those with a stock rom, is it not? Because I am using Stock(ish) v06.
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No you can also use it on custom Roms.
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daniel4653 said:
No you can also use it on custom Roms.
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Great, thanks. I'll have to give it a try once my phone is charged.

beerindex said:
Great, thanks. I'll have to give it a try once my phone is charged.
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Lemme know how it goes. BTW it's an Xposed Module, so you need to have Xposed framework installed first.

True what Joe said. But I have used it on sacs back on 4.3 and blu Kuban ROM.
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[ solved ] Nova Launcher prime - double tap to sleep - how to?

as the title says - how to enable double tap to sleep (screen off) using gestures in Nova Launcher prime?
i know it has something to do with assigning an activity via Nova Launcher gestures, but i can't find any activity that relates to screen off or sleep...
any help is appreciated...
note:
i know how to do this using an extra app "Screen Off and Lock", but i just wanted to know is there a posibility to avoid any extra apps to achieve the same thing...

Download Turn Off Screen from play store and assign it to Double Tap on Nova launcher in Gesture Settings.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmcm.screenoff

Vlad Paul said:
Download Turn Off Screen from play store and assign it to Double Tap on Nova launcher in Gesture Settings.
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i think you posted this in the same time i was writing the "note" part in my post

I think not. If i remember, it worked well without 3rd party app, but now it is "disabled". Anyway, here is another guide:
"The Nova Launcher option
Another app that functions very similarly to the way you’d use Apex Launcher is*Nova Launcher. The same as you did for the first method, you will only be able to use this one if you also installed Greenify on the device. Therefore, you should go to the Google Play store and look for these two tools and install them.
Whenever you’re ready, check the steps below:
Open Nova Launcher and go to its Settings.Click on Gestures and Buttons and scroll down to Gestures.Select Double Tap and wait for the Choose Action menu to load.Go to Shortcuts, and then click on Hibernate and Lock Screen.
You may have noticed before that selecting the right settings in the first application is going to automatically send you to the second app you need to use. In this case,*Greenify will open*a new discussion and ask you to authorize Nova to use your screen.
You should go under the Automator and click on Allow Greenfy, and then confirm this option by pressing Activate. You’re now good to go and can test if the display is working properly by double tapping to send it to sleep."
http://techpp.com/2015/03/13/android-double-tap-screen-wake-sleep-guide/
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krija said:
I think not. If i remember, it worked well without 3rd party app, but now it is "disabled". Anyway, here is another guide
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thanks, but i don't use greenify and this guide is more complicated than "nova + screen off&lock" option which i already use...

Easy, you don't need to use a 3rd party app. Just doubletap the status bar to sleep
You can do this in every app, whenever you want to sleep just double tap status bar

TheHaso said:
Easy, you don't need to use a 3rd party app. Just doubletap the status bar to sleep
You can do this in every app, whenever you want to sleep just double tap status bar
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i know that but it's not confortable enough...
i even had double tap navbar to sleep (g3twb) which worked well until i started using 5 buttons navbar making it harder to hit the blank area...

It looks like you may need first of all nova launcher prime, after that , you may need greenify as well.Here is what i did and it works.
1 . Go to Nova settings>gestures and input>double tap
2 . swipe right to the shortcuts tab and then go down you may find "hibernate + lockscreen"
3 . Assign it and it works!
double tap to sleep is working for me.
hope this helps.

EvilKing009 said:
It looks like you may need first of all nova launcher prime, after that , you may need greenify as well.Here is what i did and it works.
1 . Go to Nova settings>gestures and input>double tap
2 . swipe right to the shortcuts tab and then go down you may find "hibernate + lockscreen"
3 . Assign it and it works!
double tap to sleep is working for me.
hope this helps.
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thanks, but please read all the posts again before posting what i (we) already know and wrote
1. i already have nova prime (else - i won't be asking because gestures don't work with free version anyway)
2. i've said that i got it working with "screen off & lock" app
cheers

Screen turns off if knocked on or close to status bar when I do it.

But what is the problem with having another app installed? Its size is ridiculous and it solves your problem, and always you can hide if u dont want to see it.

fersago said:
But what is the problem with having another app installed? Its size is ridiculous and it solves your problem, and always you can hide if u dont want to see it.
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not a problem... just wanted to know was there a way to do it without an extra app... nothing more

Hoy could use greenify to

i love when people post without reading...

Mate,
Variant: D802
ROM: @zg8 Unofficial temasek-14.51-20150708-082930
Launcher: Nova
im using Pre-Built sLim Action Screen Off for DT2S for my AOSP ROM
60nine said:
not a problem... just wanted to know was there a way to do it without an extra app... nothing more
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Greenify is the only solution for you if your using Stock ROM

i don't plan to use aosp rom...
people - please read the posts before you suggest something already solved or written...

From the apps that I have Tasker and GravityBox can do screen off/sleep. And if you are using them already that doesn't count as an extra app, right?
Just realized this myself, one less app in my phone. I think I will go with tasker since I already run a lot of stuff with it.

MilanStojkovic said:
And if you are using them already that doesn't count as an extra app, right?
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i don't use any of those apps
but it's nice to see extra suggestions coming in... it will surely help someone to pick a perfect app combo for this purpose...

60nine said:
i don't use any of those apps
but it's nice to see extra suggestions coming in... it will surely help someone to pick a perfect app combo for this purpose...
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Oh man, you should try tasker. It's what puts SMART in smartphone. Was messing around today with it. I found an old buss ticket that can work as nfc tag and put it on my phone holder on bicycle. I have set it to trigger launching Strava app, turning on GPS, setting brightness to max and forcing landscape mode for that app. And when I exit app, BAM, it reverts everything back the way it was. It's like slide and click instead of multiple actions. Might be overly excited about it right now, and definitely off topic here, but had to mention it hehe. I hope you will find a way to use that gesture the way you want, everything is possible on android

MilanStojkovic said:
I hope you will find a way to use that gesture the way you want, everything is possible on android
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if you knew how i use my device you'd be asking "why don't i use nokia 3310 instead?"
no gps, no bluetooth, no location of any kind, no gaming, half of google services blocked etc...
no vibers, no hangouts, no skypes, no syncs - some calls, few sms messages... (i mostly communicate through google chat and emails while on pc since most of my work depends on beeing on pc anyway)
i read articles, browse and listen to music 90% of the time...
call me old fashioned - but i still love to have some "human manual control" over things on my device

Is there a way to see recent apps and switch between them?

Is there a way to see recently launched apps and switch between them?

This function should be definitely included in default system. So useful!

Can't test it now but try it with long pressing the home button

Huberer said:
Can't test it now but try it with long pressing the home button
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that goes to the twitch thingy unfortunately.

xd4d3v said:
that goes to the twitch thingy unfortunately.
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Ok, didn't know. Thank you

I had the same idea but did not work lol.

I am not sure what you are looking for exactly, but the list of apps on the original launcher is always reorganized to show the most recently used apps first. Or are you using a different launcher?
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The best way of doing this is with LMT Launcher using it's Pie feature. Install it, and set up an item as Activity -> System UI -> com.android.systemui.recent.RecentsActivity. This gives you the recent apps, which is normally non-accessible on the shield. You can then add a few others as you see fit. I've added the power menu for example, which gives you the full power off, reboot and sleep options. Not found that anywhere else. All works best with a mouse, so you're best using an alternative launcher like HALauncher. But I suspect most people are doing that anyway given how restricted and awful Leanback is.
It can be downloaded here.

this is like the third or fourth thread about this