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Inside Android 4.2: Notifications and quick settings

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Now we have all waited to see the much anticipated quick settings be incoperated into android and now it is and i must say it looks amazing and overall a amazing feature androidcentral has brought us a quick preview before android 4.2 is released
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Finally, Google has added quick settings to the notification pulldown in Android 4.2. That's a feature many have wanted in stock Android since, well, forever. Enthusiast ROMs have added them. The manufacturers have added them. You can download apps that add them. And now, Google's added them in the latest version of Jelly Bean.
Only, Google did it different. Whereas quick settings generally serve as toggles in the notification pulldown, Google's gone a different route. Crazy, or crazy like a fox? Let's take a look.
The gist is this: Pull down the notification bar, and you see your notifications, just like always. Only, where there used to be a Settings button is now ... something else. The icon shows a person, with five thumbnails below and to the right of it. It's actually a preview of what's to come.
Press that button, and the notifications section flips over to the quick settings. (And the icon in the top right of the screen switches from the quick settings icon back to a notification icon.) The settings listed are:
Your Google+ profile: If you're signed in to Google+, your name and profile picture will appear. Tap it, and you're asked if you want to view your Google+ profile. (Not sure why I'd ever want to get to my G+ profile that quickly, but chances are Google will tweak that at some point.)
Brightness: Tap this, and you get a little popup that lets you adjust the display brightness. This is different (and better) than the full-screen brightness notification. I use this a lot already.
Settings: Ah, there it is. A shortcut to the full settings menu.
Wifi: Shows the network you're own. Tap, and it takes you to the Wifi settings.
Mobile data: Shows which carrier you're on, and signal strength (in bars).
Battery: There's a visual indicator and percentage remaining. (Numbers FTW!) Tap and you get the battery section in the settings menu.
Airplane mode: Shuts off the radios for when you're on an airplane. (Or if you want to pretend you're on an airplane.)
Bluetooth: Takes you to the Bluetooth settings menu. (The quick setting will show on if on, off if off.)
One finger for notifications, two for settings
Here's the really cool part -- Google's given a way to quickly access the quick settings side for of the pulldown. Here's how it works.
Pull down from the top of the screen with one finger and you get the notifications area.
Pull down with two fingers and you immediately get the quick settings.
Presumably this will work just fine on all smartphones. (The worrier in us, however, is slightly concerned about strange touch panels behaving weirdly, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.) In practice, we got the hang on the two-finger swipe just fine, though we're not quite at 100 percent in practice. Most of the time it works, sometimes it doesn't. Chalk that up to prerelease software, perhaps, or (more likely) operator error.
Quick settings and tablets
Things are pretty much the same on tablets in Android 4.2. You have the same quick setting buttons -- with auto rotate swapped in here for the cellular connection button. (Presumably the mobile network button will remain on any tablet that has a data connection.)
The other difference for tablets is in how you access the notifications and quick settings pulldowns. You still drag from the top of the display (in either portrait or landscape orientation). But notifications are on the left, and quick settings are on the right. There's no one- or two-finger swiping. (And you can't full both down at the same time. We've 'shopped that picture for sake of example.)
It's not yet known if applications will be able to add items to the notification menu, or how they'd be able to do that without breaking the iconography. As of now, there's no way to add or remove settings.
Be that as it may, quick settings are a welcome addition in Android 4.2, and Google's implemented them in a smart manner.

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Nearly wet myself when I read title as thought someone had ported this, wishful thinking on my part anyway thanks op.

Bug & Feature Request list for the first 6.0.x firmware

As usual with every Nexus launch, we run into early adopter bugs and pain points that get fixed with 6.0.x updates. Since Hiroshi seems to listening (e.g. the emoji update via reddit thread), I figure we should compile our bugs/features requests into a nice list, cross-post with reddit, and then send it on to the Android team? They most likely know about these things, but may not know the impact ...
These are my bugs / feature requests:
1. [bug] - Video camera is recording inverted. (To reproduce, download Barcode Scanner and see the inverted recording live. Setting up Google Authenticator was a pain ....)
2. [feature request] - Option to disable haptic feedback or shorten it when launching the camera from the power button. The long, strong buzz is not wanted.
3. [feature request] - Soften/dial down the haptic motor. It's a bit sharp with an audible pitched noise. Very jarring from the low, wobbly rumble of the N5
4. [feature request] - More consistent ambient display behavior (or publish guidelines on how to trigger)). Right now it's a crapshoot when I see it and I haven't figured out how to trigger it regularly.
5. [bug] - USB settings aren't sticky in developer options. When setting it from charging -> MTP in developer options, this selection doesn't stay sticky when connecting to a Mac (on El Capitan). It defaults to charging only no matter what.

KidWave said:
As usual with every Nexus launch, we run into early adopter bugs and pain points that get fixed with 6.0.x updates. Since Hiroshi seems to listening (e.g. the emoji update via reddit thread), I figure we should compile our bugs/features requests into a nice list, cross-post with reddit, and then send it on to the Android team? They most likely know about these things, but may not know the impact ...
These are my bugs / feature requests:
1. [bug] - Video camera is recording inverted. (To reproduce, download Barcode Scanner and see the inverted recording live. Setting up Google Authenticator was a pain ....)
2. [feature request] - Option to disable haptic feedback or shorten it when launching the camera from the power button. The long, strong buzz is not wanted.
3. [feature request] - Soften/dial down the haptic motor. It's a bit sharp with an audible pitched noise. Very jarring from the low, wobbly rumble of the N5
4. [feature request] - More consistent ambient display behavior (or publish guidelines on how to trigger)). Right now it's a crapshoot when I see it and I haven't figured out how to trigger it regularly.
5. [bug] - USB settings aren't sticky in developer options. When setting it from charging -> MTP in developer options, this selection doesn't stay sticky when connecting to a Mac (on El Capitan). It defaults to charging only no matter what.
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On 4 I had this problem, but I've found it is constantly triggered if I lift the phone whist moving it vertical, if it is already in the hand, lower hand so the X5 is more or less horizontal then bring it vertical.
On 5, this is a safety/security feature to stop malware or a virus's being installed from rouge chargers or other any computer we might be using just for charging, so as a fail-safe, the phone does't enable any data communications unless told to.
Regards
Phil

PhilipL said:
On 5, this is a safety/security feature to stop malware or a virus's being installed from rouge chargers or other any computer we might be using just for charging, so as a fail-safe, the phone does't enable any data communications unless told to.
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Ah ok, that makes sense. In that case, #5 should be a change to the Android File Transfer app. With the new default USB behavior, the user experience is:
1. Plug Android to computer
2. Android File Transfer auto-launches and throws this error
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3. Swipe down and pick MTP from the USB options list
4. Close Android File Transfer and wait for it to re-launch with MTP enabled and access to files
This is a poor experience for a normal task. It should be
1. Plug Android to computer
2. Android File Transfer auto-launches and confirms phone is connected and currently in charging mode (and a note that swiping down will give user more usb options)
3. Selecting MTP gives access to device

[Tutorial][Tasker]Supercharge Your K8 with Tasker

What is Tasker?​Tasker is an automation app for Android. The basic concept with Tasker is “if X happens, do Y,” where the ridiculous number of Xs and Ys available making it as complex as it is. An example of a relatively simple Tasker setup is “if the phone is put upside down while ringing, mute the sound,” but the sky is the limit for how complex something can be.
Why should I learn Tasker?​Learning Tasker is guaranteed to revolutionize how you use your Android device. Tasker gives you the ability to custom tailor your device the way you want it, so that you’re not forced to use some lowest common denominator product. I personally have replaced a lot of actual apps with Tasker creations I have made myself, and custom made those to fit my exact needs.
Can anyone learn Tasker?​Tasker shares some similarities with programming, but that’s by no means a prerequisite for learning it. Having an analytical mind that thrives on logical thinking will however help you a lot, and it doesn’t hurt if you’re creative either. The more experience you have with using software of any kind, the easier it will also be to use Tasker, because this is not an app that comes with a user manual, and so you have to be able to use common sense and just try to see what happens a lot of the time. Because of that, impatient people who expect everything to be handed to them should stay as far away from Tasker as possible.
For a head start, you can skip the learning curve, and just import the ready-made Tasker profiles that I have made for Lenovo K8 Note (Root not required).
Downloading & Setup Tasker, Importing things:​Tasker gathers various information from all the sensors and os. So it need almost all the permissions of a device. That’s why I strongly recommend to download Taker from play store. A hacker may design a modified version of Tasker that can send sensitive private data over the internet (For example, Tasker can capture image with the front cam and send it to a remote location without any user interaction). Please check the functionality of a profile that isn’t created by you.
Setup: After downloading launch Tasker> Upper right corner menu> Preferences. In the UI tab disable Beginner Mode; in the MONITOR tab make sure Run in Foreground is checked. You can disable the notification icon by clearing ‘Show notification icon’. A permanent notification of Tasker will be on phone and this is important. Make sure any power saving feature/app like Greenify is not blocking Tasker from running in background.
Now go back from preferences> Menu> More>Android Settings> Enable all the permissions there.
Importing things: Tasker has four tabs on main screen: PROFILES, TASKS, SCENES, VARIABLES. A Profile is a condition (the ‘X’) with linked Task (the ‘Y’). A Task (which is normally linked with a Profile) is the action which will be performed by tasker if the condition of the linked Profile is met.
I’ll upload all the Profiles, Tasks required to achieve a functionality in zip file. De-compress/extract the zip file in a known location> Click on respective tab on Tasker> Import> point to the location of extracted files.
Get-Started:​Bluetooth Auto Off:
Tasker will show a notification (With a button to disable Bluetooth) if Bluetooth is on for 5 min and no device is connected.
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Wifi Auto Off:
Wifi will be turned off automatically if not connected to any device for 2 min.
​https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4331461&d=1510588399
Battery Alert:
At 15% Battery it will say loudly that it need a recharge. At 5% Battery, you’ll get a notification with error beep. And finally when the battery is fully charged, the device will say that loudly.
​https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4331462&d=1510588399
Get a List of Players when Headset is Connected:
You will get a list of pre-configured apps to launch quickly whenever you connect a headset in 3.5 mm jack and it will set media volume to 11 (in a scale of 15). This profile needs manual configuration: you can add/remove apps to the list. Go to Tasks> Headphone Connect> Menu> Items to modify the list.
​https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4331463&d=1510588399
Get a prompt for Tethering when connected to PC with USB:
You’ll get a prompt asking for USB tethering whenever you connect your phone to pc with USB.
​https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4331464&d=1510588534
Add the missing Sound profile and Google sync toggle to Quick tiles
Tasker provides three custom quick tile toggles. Import the three tasks in Tasker. Then go to Menu> Preferences> Action> Configure the Quick Settings tasks as shown:
Now Edit your quick tiles and drag the first two Tasker tiles into visible tiles list:
​https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4332419&d=1510679382
I will update this thread with some other advance Tasker profiles (caller name announcement, app lock with pin etc).
Do share if you use any other Tasker Profiles.

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This was much needed. Thanks!
BTW, does Tasker effect battery life in a negative way?

Anas Rahman said:
This was much needed. Thanks!
BTW, does Tasker effect battery life in a negative way?
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It depends on the tasks you are performing. For example if you configure a task that need to monitor your location continuously, then obviously it should drain battery. But for the profiles I have uploaded here, you'll never see tasker on the settings>battery.

[APP] SideSqueeze 2.08 - add squeeze gestures to your S10e!

What is SideSqueeze?
SideSqueeze is an innovative and unique app that uses the barometric pressure sensor in your device to detect squeezes and screen presses. It is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy devices from 2017 onwards, although some people have reported varying degrees of success with Pixel devices.
What It Does
SideSqueeze gives your S8/S9/S10 series Galaxy the ability to respond to squeezes, double squeezes, triple squeezes, quadruple squeezes, long squeezes, and/or inertial squeezes, as well as force presses on the screen. For example, you can double squeeze your phone to activate Google Assistant...or maybe you'd like to quadruple squeeze to toggle auto-rotation. And now with Tasker integration, you can even create elaborate tasks to do just about anything and trigger them with any type of squeeze! SideSqueeze's new modular GUI allows you to pick and choose what you want to do with ease.
Features (not all available in trial version)
7 detectable squeeze types (single, double, triple, quadruple, long, long double-squeeze, and inertial)
3 detectable press types (single, long, and 2-finger)
Independently selectable criteria allow you to assign multiple actions to any trigger type (if lockscreen open, if homescreen open, if camera open, if S-Pen detached, if within 5-seconds of power on, if the phone is ringing, if in-call, or if screen is off)
New app picker to launch any app of your choosing
Tasker integration to launch any task of your choosing
Quick Settings tile to toggle detection engine
Wide selection of common actions, such as flashlight toggling, status bar toggling, etc
Adjustable pressure thresholds
Calibration assistant to customize SideSqueeze to your device's unique characteristics
Efficient detection algorithm that is designed to be as lightweight and low-power as possible with no significant impact on battery life
Questions?
See the in-app Help section for answers to commonly asked questions.
Where do I get it?
SideSqueeze 2 is now available on the Play store!
Screenshots
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I'm not able to pass through calibration (SideSqueeze), so for me it is not working.

SideSqueeze is on sale for $1.99 through July 13th!
Version 2.07 (just released) offers better reliability and faster response-time, especially when "Disable baseline verification" is set (checked) on the settings panel (go to the About or Help tab, tap the gear icon on the top-right corner).

[guide] *statusbar* permanently show cpu/gpu clockspeed & temperature and more

Hello,
while we are all waiting for the next update to bring custom launcher support.
I found an app that will help allot people who want to see whats going on under the hood while gaming.
The app is called Cool Tool system stats and is free on playstore.
-no root required.
-you'll need an app like Transparent CPU Monitor to check which cpu core is heated the most so we can monitor it with the Cool Tool app lateron.
As the app doesn't ship with gpu stats and cpu temp stats i will explain how to monitor those using some paths inside the custom label feature.
keep in mind that the custom labels will only stick after you reboot the phone.
1. inside Cool Tool enable the 3 options seen in the image below
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2. enable the options shown in the screenshot below
and activate the already available ram and cpu clock option of cool tool.
3. to show gpu frequency:
- choose one of the 3 custom options inside the finetuning menu
- type "MHz" for postfix
- type "/sys/class/kgsl/kgsl-3d0/gpuclk" for path
- type "(\d+)\d{6}" for RegEx
4. to show gpu temperature:
- choose one of the 3 custom options inside the finetuning menu
- type "°C" for postfix
- type "/sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone10/temp" for path
- type "(\d+)\d{3}" for RegEx
5. to show cpu temperature:
- open the "transparent cpu monitor" app
- enter the "manually configure sensors" option
- scroll to the bottom and check which thermal zone (0-7) heats the most.
In my case it's thermal zone 6.
- choose one of the 3 custom options inside the finetuning menu of cool tools.
- type °C for Postfix
- type "/sys/class/thermal/thermal_zone6/temp" for path
- type "(\d+)\d{3}" for RegEx
Finally reboot and have fun.
You can easily arrange the values in the correct order by moving the slides up and down inside the fintuning menu.
This overlay won't be killed by the system even if you clean the recents menu and stress the memory.
It will also autostart at each boot.
You can test all the stats using the performance options in gamelauncher.
the Statusbar overlay can be placed differently horizontally and vertically so make sure to move it in the area in both perspectives.
- too avoid screen burn artefacts use high transparency, global white color and disable unneeded gauges.
- too avoid collisions with other elements inside statusbar place it like i did shown in the screenshots.
- i also use tab option to avoid the values to jump around on the screen. (this will disable fonts)
- i use a refreshrate of 0.5 and dont see any additional power loss.
This guide might work on other android devices too.

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Hi there,
Thanks for the brilliant guide, I love tweaks like this!
Do you have any advice on how to show the Battery temp?
Thanks,
Sam
Edit: Found it! I just enabled the battery temp which was already setup in the menu.

I prefer to put the line of info on the navbar.
I mean if folk use a navbar, i can understand why its in tbe notification bar if you dont have a navbar enabled, but as i use a 3rd party launcher nav bar is there, so i add mine to the bottom under the home button.