I've been trying to use the LMT pie controls to replace my normal navigation bar, and it works great. Except for I can't seem to get the "longpress back" to launch the split screen like it does on the normal nav bar. Has anyone else tried this and got it working?
I use LMT and have been since I got the phone but if you use the "qslide" feature its the same thing basically except you get to move the window where you want to. Or there is a an apk mod in the apps and themes section someone made called Flex Multi Window that allows you to modify the multi window app (or long press back) apps to your liking and you can install that then assign to the button if your liking.
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mattwheat said:
I use LMT and have been since I got the phone but if you use the "qslide" feature its the same thing basically except you get to move the window where you want to. Or there is a an apk mod in the apps and themes section someone made called Flex Multi Window that allows you to modify the multi window app (or long press back) apps to your liking and you can install that then assign to the button if your liking.
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I've been using the qslide too, I'll give the multi window mod a try that. Thanks!
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As the title asks. GB had an option in Settings. But ICS doesn't. Anybody know how to assign different quicklaunch?
badboi_zero said:
As the title asks. GB had an option in Settings. But ICS doesn't. Anybody know how to assign different quicklaunch?
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Do you mean the double-click on Home button shortcut? That has been moved to the Accessibility section of the config. Otherwise I'm not sure what you are referring to.. so hope this helps!
I think he may be referring to the search+"*" like search+y used to bring up YouTube... I remember there being a topic on this in soak test but I do not recall the solution...
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This was the workaround for the droid 3, but I believe it will work for the droid 4 also.
Nevermind I figured out a workaround via Google. Pain in the ass there has to be a way to unhide it but if anyone is interested the steps I took were...
1. Must be using either nova or apex launcher
2. Long press on home screen and select shortcuts
3. Select activities (for whichever launcher you are using nova or apex)
4. Scroll down and select settings
5. Scroll down and select Quick Launch (the first one) and it should create the shortcut icon on your desktop
The shortcut takes you to the old quick Launch menu that allows you to assign the keys but I don't know where Google hid it thru the regular menu. Hope this helps anyone as much as it's gonna help me if not then what the hell you read it for? Lol
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Yes it indeed does work. Thank you.
I know there are some tweaks here out there that map the menu key to the back or home button, and remove all in app 3 dot menus. I would like to use the back/home buttons as menu buttons, yet keep the 3 dot menu only in apps that have it built in. For example, I would like to see it in app in something like Play Store, yet not add the black bar on the bottom for something like Facebook and Angy Birds. Is there any way to do this?
Also besides for mapping the menu key to the HTC logo, how can I deal with the lack of a menu button in AOSP based roms like PA and CM 10.1?
Anybody?
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To remove the bottom bar add this to the end of the build prop using a file explorer.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Save the changes and reboot.
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Garmig said:
To remove the bottom bar add this to the end of the build prop using a file explorer.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Save the changes and reboot.
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Yes, but that removes the menu button in apps.
Is there a way you can only remove the black bar? Without removing in app menu buttons?
Well, what about changing the number to 0 ?
TechnoHacker said:
Yes, but that removes the menu button in apps.
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Garmig said:
Well, what about changing the number to 0 ?
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Works like a charm! Thank you!
TechnoHacker said:
Works like a charm! Thank you!
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I don't understand. If I set the build.prop entry to 0 there's just a permanent black bar at the bottom. From what I understand, setting it to 0 enables the navbar. But I decided to set it as 2 just out of curiosity. Now there is no black bar and there is a 3 dot menu in all apps.
If anybody is wanting to use lmt pie and hide the soft keys for good, the tried and true method still works. Add qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of your build.prop and voila.
Thanks. Nice to have the extra screen space.
bills742 said:
If anybody is wanting to use lmt pie and hide the soft keys for good, the tried and true method still works. Add qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to the bottom of your build.prop and walla.
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This is the best news I got all day. I thought it would take forever to do this... Thanks a bunch.
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Did this and the bad news is it removes the options button from Chrome as well. Any ideas how RO re-add?
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bymoe1up said:
Did this and the bad news is it removes the options button from Chrome as well. Any ideas how RO re-add?
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I just noticed this too. I hope someone knows how to fix it.
Don't have my phone yet, but if you disable the soft keys, how do get to the home screen from within any app (since the back and home keys are the soft keys)?
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Did this and the bad news is it removes the options button from Chrome as well. Any ideas how RO re-add?
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oak said:
I just noticed this too. I hope someone knows how to fix it.
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What options? The menu button? Or the recent tabs button?
The menu button (three dots upper right corner ) .
antiochasylum said:
What options? The menu button? Or the recent tabs button?
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Three dots...top right. Menu button.
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If you're using LMT then just add a menu button to the pie.
So I disabled my navigation bar and also lost the menu option in some apps. I found an app called All In One Gestures on the PS and it works very well.
Ngo93 said:
If you're using LMT then just add a menu button to the pie.
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Thanks! I was using something else for PIE that did not have a menu option. I switched to LMT and now all is well.
This is by and far the best app for this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en
Can also swipe up to unhide and set options etc.. Use in combination with LMT
liqn7 said:
This is by and far the best app for this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmd.hidesoftkeys&hl=en
Can also swipe up to unhide and set options etc.. Use in combination with LMT
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I'm using this too and really enjoying it. The extra screen real estate is awesome, and I like being able to have custom themed navigation buttons.
Darn it
When i bought my nexus 6 it was...unlock bootloader, remove encryption, root, install twrp, turn down dpi, remove navbar, and install pie lol.
crashercarlton said:
When i bought my nexus 6 it was...unlock bootloader, remove encryption, root, install twrp, turn down dpi, remove navbar, and install pie lol.
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What DPI setting r u using?
You don't buy a Mustang for the gas mileage.
pathtologos said:
What DPI setting r u using?
You don't buy a Mustang for the gas mileage.
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480 so far
I don't know why but for some reason after Chrome updated the hiding soft keys build.prop edit started crashing my phone - giving me Google Play Services errors. Wasn't until I put the soft keys back that it fixed the problem.
I have been doing this to all my nexus devices.
How can i make a shortcut for an app to open in pop up window?
There used to be an app called pen window launcher that had this capability.
Anyone?
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Just enable swipe from top diagonal to enter pop out view. Takes like 0.003s longer than having a shortcut.
Right. Shortcuts are for pansies.
Anyone builds it I'll buy it though.
Time is money (and finger strain is best avoided).
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Just enable swipe from top diagonal to enter pop out view. Takes like 0.003s longer than having a shortcut.
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Any solution ever found? I'd really like this.
Whenever I try to swipe, I just keep opening the notification panel over & over.
Edge screen panel
joseonthebay said:
How can i make a shortcut for an app to open in pop up window?
There used to be an app called pen window launcher that had this capability.
Anyone?
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Multi window edge screen panel lets you open apps in pop up view as well as two side by side apps.
petethepete2000 said:
Multi window edge screen panel lets you open apps in pop up view as well as two side by side apps.
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Can you explain further? I can only seem to set app pairs and app shortcuts, would be great to have shortcuts that open in pop up mode.
Thanks
How would a shortcut be any faster than the 2 step process of opening an app and swiping down from the corner? I used to use the old method (pop-up window) which I believe was introduced on the Note 3. Anyway, when I updated my Note 3 to either the Note 4 or Note 5 rom (can't remember which), I had to learn the swipe method. Now, I couldn't imagine going back to the antiquated pen window. I will say that it's not as smooth swiping from the corner of a curved screen like the Note 7 & 8, but I usually have my s-pen out for more precise touch when I'm working off a smaller section of the screen. Honestly, I just use Edge for App Pair since the day I got the Note 8. But, swipe is still the quickest way to open pop-up or floating window.
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How would a shortcut be any faster than the 2 step process of opening an app and swiping down from the corner? I used to use the old method (pop-up window) which I believe was introduced on the Note 3. Anyway, when I updated my Note 3 to either the Note 4 or Note 5 rom (can't remember which), I had to learn the swipe method. Now, I couldn't imagine going back to the antiquated pen window. I will say that it's not as smooth swiping from the corner of a curved screen like the Note 7 & 8, but I usually have my s-pen out for more precise touch when I'm working off a smaller section of the screen. Honestly, I just use Edge for App Pair since the day I got the Note 8. But, swipe is still the quickest way to open pop-up or floating window.
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How would it be faster? You answered your own question by your described method, open an app, swipe down from corner...I'd like to open the app (in pop up window).
There used to be apps in the play store that would created a shortcut for any app, that you can put on your home screen, that would just launch into a pop up window (1 step).
I was able to create a bixby shortcut for a 3rd party calculator to open in pop up window...I hold bixby and say calculate and it opens in a pop up window...it works but a shortcut would make life easier.
qualifyordie said:
Can you explain further? I can only seem to set app pairs and app shortcuts, would be great to have shortcuts that open in pop up mode.
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Perhaps i said the wrong edge app.. look in the edge app store for multi window launcher app. If you have that then change the setting to popup window.
petethepete2000 said:
Perhaps i said the wrong edge app.. look in the edge app store for multi window launcher app. If you have that then change the setting to popup window.
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Couldn't find any app called multi window launcher in the store, I purchased multi-window because it claimed it could do this (it couldn't)
Have you tried pressing bottom most button
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Couldn't find any app called multi window launcher in the store, I purchased multi-window because it claimed it could do this (it couldn't)
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Yes that's the one, works for me...
Bottom most button on the edge should change it to popup
petethepete2000 said:
Yes that's the one, works for me...
Bottom most button on the edge should change it to popup
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Didn't realize u gotta hit the icon with 2 windows! Thanks alot!
On PlayStore, "Floating Apps (multitasking)" by LWi s.r.o., is exactly what you're looking for. It provides real shortcuts for the ability to instantly launch any app in variable sizes of real Galaxy Pop-up mode floating multi windows, in addition to providing dozens of their own original low kB mini-apps. Works great, saves time and effort, perfect size in an instant!
Hey, I have the TMO variant on Android 10 and it seems like they got rid of the multi Window/split screen feature? The one where you got 2 apps open on the same screen, one on top of each other.
It used to be that we could hold down recent apps button and select the 2nd app to share the screen with but it's no longer working?
Tried all apps I knew that worked with it, some don't.
Can't find an option to enable it in settings either, I guess I'm the only one that uses it cuz nothing but instructions that don't work in Google searches, theyre for older OS versions.
Dang, hoping they didn't get rid of it or someone here knows?
Thanks homiez
Tap the icon at the top left next to the app name after hitting the block button and a little sub menu will appear. You'll see "multi-window" to trigger the split screen.
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