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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.

We know?

Nice

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

[Q] No lockscreen shortcut option on my note 3

It's weird my note 3 does not have lockscreen shortcut option. I bought mine in the Phiippines.
I only have screen lock, personal message, owner information, make pattern visible, unlock effect, lock automatically, lock instantly with power key and action memo on lock screen options.
also on the unlock effect, i only have the watercolor option, not the oil paint.
pls check link
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_3-review-996p4.php
i also read here that some people using note 8 have this issue too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40957119
Anyone has this kind of issues?

jcarlos_hugo said:
It's weird my note 3 does not have lockscreen shortcut option. I bought mine in the Phiippines.
I only have screen lock, personal message, owner information, make pattern visible, unlock effect, lock automatically, lock instantly with power key and action memo on lock screen options.
also on the unlock effect, i only have the watercolor option, not the oil paint.
pls check link
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_3-review-996p4.php
i also read here that some people using note 8 have this issue too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40957119
Anyone has this kind of issues?
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I have the same problem. Has anyone found a solution?

Same here. Seems to be a problem on the German ROM.
Zooper widget can be added to the lockscreen and has the option to create shortcuts. Might be a good alternative.
Am still looking for a lockscreen replacer, the default is ugly.

I have the ATT Note 3 and had the same problem. I got the lockscreen shortcuts by turning off security and going in and enabling the shortcuts on wanted. I then turned security back on (in my case pattern lock) and the shortcuts stayed!

Mine is set to swipe. There is no shortcut option.
Send From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk

ShadowLea said:
Mine is set to swipe. There is no shortcut option.
Send From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk
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Mine too. Just swipe and a bunch of icons there on the right.
The shorcut from note 2 is gone. (is that what we are talking about)?

If You have access root try THIS

Shadowlea said you have to set the screen lock to ’swipe‘ first, after doing that i saw both multiple widgets and shortcuts options appeared below swipe options which is also under the lock screen settings. I don't know why they only enable this to run only when using the no security setting.

jcarlos_hugo said:
Shadowlea said you have to set the screen lock to ’swipe‘ first, after doing that i saw both multiple widgets and shortcuts options appeared below swipe options which is also under the lock screen settings. I don't know why they only enable this to run only when using the no security setting.
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Because using the shortcuts unlocks the phone without requiring a security check, thus bypassing security and making it useless. So it's only available on settings that do not require a security check.
Setting it to Swipe does not make the shortcuts options appear for me, nor does setting it to Pin and then back to swipe.
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Note 3 Lockscreen Shortcuts with PIN/Password BUG
I did a variety of searchs but didn't find anything quite matching, so I thought I would share this on this thread.
If you set the Lockscreen widgets or shortcuts, then enable the password or PIN options (which make the options to turn the widgets or shortcuts on or off disappaer) once the phone goes idle and the screen goes dark and 'locks' it will no longer come back up without powering off the device (or even rebooting). NOTE: The screen will not enable even on an incoming phone call, text or other item that should bring up the lockscreen for you to input your password.
Changing the setting back to Swipe (No Security) will enable the options again and let you turn them off so you can reenable security.
I took my first Note 3 back to Sprint bacuse of this, but didn't figure out until today when I was messing with the settings that this is what had happened.
I can't be the only person that has done this, can I?
PHONE: US Sprint SM-N900P (Hardware N900P.12; software N900PVPUBMJ4)

lock screen security

so i have a joyin ul135. i realised that in the settings there is no option to turn on a lockscreen. simply put, my personal accounts are associated with this device for spotify, amazon, netflix etc, and i dont want anybody to have access to this when i drop it in to the mechanic etc.
does anyone have a recommendation (app recommendation), that they personally use to lock the screen/device that they find works really well with their joying headunit?

i would be interested in this as well.

tenquillico said:
so i have a joyin ul135. i realised that in the settings there is no option to turn on a lockscreen. simply put, my personal accounts are associated with this device for spotify, amazon, netflix etc, and i dont want anybody to have access to this when i drop it in to the mechanic etc.
does anyone have a recommendation (app recommendation), that they personally use to lock the screen/device that they find works really well with their joying headunit?
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I have tried Lock screen by Green Banana Studio and it works fine, sometimes it takes 5 sec for app to run after unit has booted up.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.green.banana.app.lockscreenpassword&hl=en
This one looks good too: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.next&hl=en

I find it easier just to freeze all those apps with Titanium backup and unfreeze later. Someone could unfreeze those but I doubt they'll go through the trouble.

Is there something more reliable. I used the AppLock - DoMobile and locked all apps before handing over to the garage.
But, when I received the car, I found that they have been watching the movies in my HU and the app was disabled.
Later, I found that, a simple press on the reset button or a battery disconnection will de-activate the app.
Any other suggestion will be appreciated.
I created a google account and switched to it in my HU after this.

I enabled security lockscreen this way (on unrooted Joying model): (pictures are from my Samsung phone just to represent the concept)
1. install Nova Launcher;
2. went to widgets there and picked Nova's shortcut 'Activities' and placed it at desktop;
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3. it automatically opens up list with all available activities on the device grouped by application or service;
4. scroll down to Settings group of activities and tap on it to open sub-list of Settings activities (there will be a lot);
5. scroll down there until you'll find something like Select screen lock activity. There could be several with the same name, so you need to check their system name (or whatever it is) below.
6. Tap it to select and place this shortcut to the desktop.
If you picked correct one it will open normal android settings menu for lockscreen.
I believe you may find any other app that work with activities in some more comfortable way and do the same thing (find corresponding Settings activity and get to the lockscreen setup).

negazets said:
I enabled security lockscreen this way (on unrooted Joying model): (pictures are from my Samsung phone just to represent the concept)
1. install Nova Launcher;
2. went to widgets there and picked Nova's shortcut 'Activities' and placed it at desktop;
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3. it automatically opens up list with all available activities on the device grouped by application or service;
4. scroll down to Settings group of activities and tap on it to open sub-list of Settings activities (there will be a lot);
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5. scroll down there until you'll find something like Select screen lock activity. There could be several with the same name, so you need to check their system name (or whatever it is) below.
View attachment 4232009
6. Tap it to select and place this shortcut to the desktop.
If you picked correct one it will open normal android settings menu for lockscreen.
I believe you may find any other app that work with activities in some more comfortable way and do the same thing (find corresponding Settings activity and get to the lockscreen setup).
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Okay, I will try that.

Do you have an update? What did you end up doing to lock your head unit?

Iam looking for a solution too. I also foind the activity and I can launch it. I am also able to define a pin or pattern. Just the screen never locks.neither on turning off the screen nor on standby or reboot. Also I tried to use nova launcher but still I can't get the lock screen to show up even though I configured a lock pattern and the device tells me the pattern unlock is active.
I think my PX5 Android 6.0 ROM simply lacks the lock screen implementation itself. Also other screen locking apps do not work as the unit kills all apps on standby (imcluding other lock apps).
I would actually also like to add multiple users as this is supported in Android 6. But dragging down the status bar and tapping on the blue user icon does not launch any activity. I guess its simply not implemented.
As there is potentially an update with Android 8 upcoming soon I do not waste my time here. After the upgrade is released I will check agin. If the user management and lock is still missing we might check with custom rom developers how to fix/add this.

Workaround
I believe I've found a solution.
It involves using an app such as AppLock to lock all the required apps behind a PIN etc and then using an app such as Automateit to launch AppLock whenever the device boots.

carnag3 said:
I believe I've found a solution.
It involves using an app such as AppLock to lock all the required apps behind a PIN etc and then using an app such as Automateit to launch AppLock whenever the device boots.
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The Intel joying with the custom ROM allows you to set a password lock screen

hello !
I have an issue with my navi JY-TO122N4GS: i have tried to add a vpn, after that it says that i should set a screenlock, i've added pin 0000 and when i'm trying to add a vpn it asks for PIN but it does not work.
Here is where i'm locked out. https://photos.app.goo.gl/FcHFWyGrvM1XP9hV9

Cannot remove screen pin lock on android head unit

I logged into my android head unit using my google account (gsuite) and was forced to setup a screen pin lock.
Now every time I start the car it boots into the Lock Screen and there is no way to remove it, I removed the account and it still shows there.
Even when I disable google smart lock and find my device it gets automatically enabled after reboot.
Anyone know how I can get the screen lock menu again it doesn’t show in settings/security but it disappeared.
I hope someone can help
Attached is the version number of my unit
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Did you ever find a solution to this? I'm having the exact same issue.

Yes i removed it in the end
from the play store download shortcut maker, you can create a shortcut for anything on your android device or search all the plugins and modules.
Search for pin or passcode or screen lock and it will show you all the apps that have that word in the menu including System settings.
Create the shortcut, and keep trying until you find it.
Once you find the right menu run it and you will get that menu again and disable it.
the shortcut maker application will let you find hidden menus that you can’t access on your screen
if you are still stuck I’ll send you a photo of the shortcut I created

Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting it fixed using a similar method.
I used Nova Launcher to create an Android activity shortcut/widget on the desktop.
It took a lot of scrolling and trial and error, but in the end the activity that got it done was called .password.ScreenLockSuggestionActivity.
Thanks!

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try this one.it helped me because i could not get rid of PIN at the start-up.the same thing as you

I just figured out how to fix this, and deleting Credentials and disabling through the regular settings menu does not work. I downloaded an app from the Play Store called Android Settings X. There you can reach the hidden settings. Choose "Choose screen lock (SetupChooseLockGeneric)" to remove the Screen Lock. Bam, fixed!

Wopcore said:
I just figured out how to fix this, and deleting Credentials and disabling through the regular settings menu does not work. I downloaded an app from the Play Store called Android Settings X. There you can reach the hidden settings. Choose "Choose screen lock (SetupChooseLockGeneric)" to remove the Screen Lock. Bam, fixed!
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If that option doesn't work there is another one, 2 options down, called "Settings (ScreenLockSuggestion)". This is the only way I know of that actually removes the Lock Screen and will not revert back.

My issue with screensaver is when I first start the unit the first time I use a SWC it turns the screensaver on! Only does it once and then it is fine and SWC function as intended until next time the unit is restarted. I dont think it is an issue on android end as I have the screensaver turned off in there and when turned on it looks different, I think it has something to do whatever settings there is in the headunit as it has an option for screen saver to be: screen off or customize (which is a clock but no options to customize...)
I cant find any information on how to fix this issue anywhere and it seams I may have bought a strange android stereo (B200?) as I find all information I find is irrelevent and looks different to how mine is.

Breeto said:
Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting it fixed using a similar method.
I used Nova Launcher to create an Android activity shortcut/widget on the desktop.
It took a lot of scrolling and trial and error, but in the end the activity that got it done was called .password.ScreenLockSuggestionActivity.
Thanks!
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The above worked for me too! Thx!

OPPO Find X5 Review: Part 3 - ColorOS Features

Intro​Welcome to the last Part 3 of my OPPO Find X5 review! In this last part I would like to go over my favourite ColorOS 12 features as well as some things I wish it included.
Table of contents​
Part 1: Build Quality & Design, Performance & Gaming, Display
Part 2: Camera, Battery
Part 3: ColorOS Features (Currently reading)
At the end of each part I will also include the conclusion of the part and the index for navigation.
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ColorOS Features​Overall I really do enjoy the experience of ColorOS 12 on the Find X5. The system feels very refined and smooth. While I do prefer a system that is closer to stock Android, or similar I did like all the extra features ColorOS bright. Also especially with the 120hz enabled this is a great user experience as you would want to expect from this high performance chip and display.
Lock screen​Lockscreen has a very minimal design and is useful with customisable quick access buttons. I have mine configured to a payment card and camera. I especially like that you can swipe up to the pin code, and from there can swipe up again to get back to fingerprint unlock. Another good detail is after 72hr you are required to enter your pin if you only have been using your fingerprint so you do not forget it.
Notifications shade​Pulling down the notification shade, either from the lock or home screen allows for a very convenient access to the quick access toggles which also are super customisable. I enjoy small details such as a blurry background, nice font spacing and a very easy overview. For example when toggling on the flashlight you get a notification that easily lets you disable it, or enable it. Something that did take getting used to however was the way you dismiss notifications: Using other devices it was common to simply swipe to the right to dismiss, but on ColorOS you always get the settings toggle and bin icon, forcing you to stop the swipe and initiate a second longer swipe. This can be avoided by swiping left, it dismisses the notification immediately, but I found it a bit odd. Example: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ipMmiCtBAJCHU16M8
Extra features​Furthermore the system has a lot of powerful features built into it such as flexible windows, a feature I found particularly useful when multitasking. It allows you to pop over small windows of apps such as chrome, calculator, etc. These can even be combined while watching YouTube picture in picture.
Widgets & Homescreen​Most widgets that are available in Android 12 are present, which also comes with the Material You colour theming. What I noticed however there are still some bugs with for example the official google clock widget not scaling properly, or the missing google weather widget. For other widgets I had no issues. Example: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LyCHWwc6J4HwVyCS7 However, this can be resolved by using a different launcher. In Lawnchair I had no widget issues.
Another ColorOS specific thing I have noticed, is that you cannot swipe up on widgets on the home screen. While this is not a big issue for me it can be a slight inconvenience as I like to access the app drawer from anywhere on the homescreen and having a widget placed at the bottom area where your thumb rests makes it slightly harder to open.
Customisation​My first customisation was to disable the search to allow for access to swipe down to the notification shade. Swipe up to enter the app drawer. My only issue I encountered was that you can not swipe up/down to enter either when you initiate the tap from a widget. Instead you scroll inside the widget view, which can be a bit irritating but is easy to get used to.
Customisation doesn't stop there, you can long press to enter the edit mode and change everything from the layout grid such as 3x5 to 5x6 and also transitions which have a few choices such as roll, cube, flip, card and tilt. Of course you can also access the widget drawer, change wallpapers or icons.
Unfortunately one thing I was missing from the customisation was in the icon field: there is no support for material you icon theming or system colour palette choosing. Supported apps are able to pick the colours from the wallpaper but it sadly ends there. For me this would have been very nice to have, as it allows for even more personalisation which has so far been great!
Haptics​Other details I really did enjoy were the great use of the built in haptics engine, which provided a very satisfying feedback when scrolling to the end, using sliders in the system such as the volume or brightness, or while typing.
Bonus​A bonus feature that I did enjoy a lot was when using my OPPO Enco Buds, they immediately connected each time and when opening the case you get a pop up view showing the battery status of each earbud and the case. It’s similar to what AirPods do and seeing this built into the system is extremely cool! Unfortunately, when using other buds such as the Galaxy ones you do not get any pop up animation and need to rely on the galaxy app, or use the widget to see the battery status of each bud individually.
​Conclusion Part 3​Overall I did really enjoy ColorOS, it's well optimised and in my opinion adds a bunch of extra features that are helpful, a bit unexpected which feels innovative and runs overall smoothly. There are also a lot tweaks done to make things easier which I did quite like such as extra customisation. But also a few things did bother me such as not a full integration of Material You theming and how the launcher handles widgets or certain interaction patterns like notifications. However these smaller details are things that I could get used to and was able to enjoy the experience it provides!
Continue reading​
Part 1: Build Quality & Design, Performance & Gaming, Display
Part 2: Camera, Battery
Part 3: Currently reading