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[Q] Torch Switch on lockscreen - CM11 M11?

Hi there,
Im on CM11 M11 Snapshot build and I was wondering if there is any way to have a torch switch on the lockscreen halo part where the shortcuts are like messaging etc.
I tried adding an activity to the button to do the main activitiy of the torch app but it just opens up the torch app as normal. I am trying to just have a switch like what is available on the toggles part of the notifications bar.
If it cannot be done on CM11, can anyone suggest a stable 4.4 ROM which will allow me to have a torch shortcut on the lockscreen? Really wish this was a standard feature of android
Thanks!

donk165 said:
Hi there,
Im on CM11 M11 Snapshot build and I was wondering if there is any way to have a torch switch on the lockscreen halo part where the shortcuts are like messaging etc.
I tried adding an activity to the button to do the main activitiy of the torch app but it just opens up the torch app as normal. I am trying to just have a switch like what is available on the toggles part of the notifications bar.
If it cannot be done on CM11, can anyone suggest a stable 4.4 ROM which will allow me to have a torch shortcut on the lockscreen? Really wish this was a standard feature of android
Thanks!
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I have another option. It might not be the one that you want, but I hope you kind of have interest in it.
Xposed Module APM+, has the ability to modify your power menu. I add an item to turn on the torch inside the power menu. So whenever I need a quick light, all I have to do is open the power menu and tap on the item.
If you insist, I can't recommend any other application anymore sorry.

TechnoSparks said:
I have another option. It might not be the one that you want, but I hope you kind of have interest in it.
Xposed Module APM+, has the ability to modify your power menu. I add an item to turn on the torch inside the power menu. So whenever I need a quick light, all I have to do is open the power menu and tap on the item.
If you insist, I can't recommend any other application anymore sorry.
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TBH man, that would do fine, I used to have an advanced power menu when I was using stock, and it worked well, only problem was the menu didn't always activate and i had no torch option sometimes. Ill try out this module and let you know how it goes, any shortcut to the torch is nice. The torch shortcut on the quick settings works really well but it doesn't work on the lockscreen if you have security on.
On CM's lockscreen, i remember there being a shortcut to the torch switch, but the torch app looks like its had a major overhaul so im guessing the switch/shortcut hasnt been added in yet?
Thanks for the suggestion!

donk165 said:
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Mate I've found a way to quite actually solve your problem. The torch does have an activity(?) you can put it in the navigation bar ring shortcuts. As I believe you are quite of an advanced user, I am sure you understand what am I talking about
UPDATE: Nope it does not have an activity. Maybe this ring target toggle has something else under the bonnet
Go to Settings, Buttons, under Navigation Bar, choose Quick Launch Shortcuts. Then choose your desired ring target and select Toggle Torch!
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No Multi window option in OOS 4.0

Hi all I updated my OOS to 4.0 but could not found multi window option in setting page.
Any help is appreciated

For multi window got to recent apps view and simply drag one of the apps to bottom or top part of the screen. It will take the respective screen half and leave the recent apps view in the other half letting you select second app.

artin1993 said:
For multi window got to recent apps view and simply drag one of the apps to bottom or top part of the screen. It will take the respective screen half and leave the recent apps view in the other half letting you select second app.
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Thanks. That works. Seems you need to long press before dragging the app to top or bottom of the screen.

gopinath_shiva said:
Thanks. That works. Seems you need to long press before dragging the app to top or bottom of the screen.
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If you use navigation bar, press and hold recents button and you gonna get multi window view.....

cultofluna said:
If you use navigation bar, press and hold recents button and you gonna get multi window view.....
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Yeah that works for soft keys, what I mentioned is for Hardware keys

gopinath_shiva said:
Yeah that works for soft keys, what I mentioned is for Hardware keys
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Yep unfortunately on hardware keys doesn't work this way...

artin1993 said:
For multi window got to recent apps view and simply drag one of the apps to bottom or top part of the screen. It will take the respective screen half and leave the recent apps view in the other half letting you select second app.
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Thanks it works. Is there any more hidden features on Oxygen OS 4.0?
OnePlus 3T
128 Gunmetal
Rogers Network

You can set it on a button in settings.
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I've tried software buttons and can't figure out why I would want to use them... Anyhow, for those use hardware buttons:
Go to Options > Buttons
Here, pick which hardware button you want to use. I think the Android norm is the "recents" button. Regardless, pick the button you want to use and whether you want tap, long press, or double tap. Then you will get the menu that was posted above by gbroon where you select the "open/close split screen" option.
Now you can launch the split screen mode with that button action.
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Google Assistant popping up on Power-Button Long Press

Hey there,
is there a way, to remove the behavior that a long press on the power-button first starts the google assistant instead of getting directly to the "power menu"? I've tried to disable it in the settings which gives me then the option to activate the assistant and unless we gain root, i assume all the bloatware can't be uninstalled
Would another Launcher (https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220) fix it?
Edit:
In the System Settings under "Intelligent Support" (or something like that) there you have "Shortcuts and gestures" there you can disable this behaviour.
Best regards
Seel

Seelbreaker said:
Hey there,
is there a way, to remove the behavior that a long press on the power-button first starts the google assistant instead of getting directly to the "power menu"? I've tried to disable it in the settings which gives me then the option to activate the assistant and unless we gain root, i assume all the bloatware can't be uninstalled
Would another Launcher (https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-xperia-home-10-0-0-40-t3369220) fix it?
Edit:
In the System Settings under "Intelligent Support" (or something like that) there you have "Shortcuts and gestures" there you can disable this behaviour.
Best regards
Seel
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Thanks a lot for the tip, I thought this was a bug and not a feature.

Maher.k22 said:
Thanks a lot for the tip, I thought this was a bug and not a feature.
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You're welcome! Unfortunately you have to press the Power Button really long until the Power-Menu is seen... but this is a first world problem But atleast the Google Assistant isn't nagging around...

Anyone know of a way to remap this functionality? Eg, get holding power button to open the camera instead? I know there's the double-tap volume down shortcut, but that only works when the screen is locked and if no media is playing.

Yes, You can customize Volume button on long press behavior for example with button mapper app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton . I'm using this app to remap Netflix button on my Android powered TV's remote control and here on P30 Pro to launch camera app.
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On the subject of Google Assistant, can anyone confirm this bug on their device?
Place phone in airplane mode, 'accidentally' activate Google Assistant, screen will stay on forever. I noticed this as I often leave my phone face down and plugged in on the side (it's my second device) and I came down one morning to find the screen lit. I'd obviously activated assistant by catching the power button. Luckily I don't seem to have any screen burn.

No Launchers do not change power button settings

Select to Speak not working?

Hi, I don't see any icon when I enable SELECT to speak on my P30 Pro.
Does anyone face the same issue? :crying:
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betiau said:
Hi, I don't see any icon when I enable tap to speak on my P30 Pro.
Does anyone face the same issue? :crying:
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I see it on the keyboard, highlighted in the attached screenshot.. Press and hold that and it opens up Tap to speak.. Hope that helps..

MrDpak said:
I see it on the keyboard, highlighted in the attached screenshot.. Press and hold that and it opens up Tap to speak.. Hope that helps..
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Thanks so much MrDpak!
I realized I typed the issue wrong.. it is Select to Speak in accessibility options, not Tap to Speak.
Does Select to Speak work for you too?

betiau said:
Thanks so much MrDpak!
I realized I typed the issue wrong.. it is Select to Speak in accessibility options, not Tap to Speak.
Does Select to Speak work for you too?
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Ok found it! this made my head scratch as well..
Huawei seems to have set it up differently. If you are using Gesture navigation you would not see it. Follow the below steps to first see it and enable it before switching back to Gesture navigation.
1. Go to Settings > System > System Navigation > select Three-key Navigation
2. You will now see the little guy in the corner, click on him and you will then see the floating icon (both in attached screenshot)
3. You can now move around the floating icon and even change back to Gesture Navigation.
Do hit the Thanks button if this helped..
: )

MrDpak said:
Ok found it! this made my head scratch as well..
Huawei seems to have set it up differently. If you are using Gesture navigation you would not see it. Follow the below steps to first see it and enable it before switching back to Gesture navigation.
1. Go to Settings > System > System Navigation > select Three-key Navigation
2. You will now see the little guy in the corner, click on him and you will then see the floating icon (both in attached screenshot)
3. You can now move around the floating icon and even change back to Gesture Navigation.
Do hit the Thanks button if this helped..
: )
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Thanks! I never would have found it if you had not pointed it out!
1 more issue I noticed though was that the feature reads everything starting from the top of my screen and ignores what I select.. In fact, when I have something selected, it reads the context menu to me 'Select all, copy, etc.' then proceeds to read from the top of my screen. Do you see the same behavior?

betiau said:
Thanks! I never would have found it if you had not pointed it out!
1 more issue I noticed though was that the feature reads everything starting from the top of my screen and ignores what I select.. In fact, when I have something selected, it reads the context menu to me 'Select all, copy, etc.' then proceeds to read from the top of my screen. Do you see the same behavior?
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After enabling it, I just draw a rectangle over the area from which I want it to read.. In the attached screenshot it reads "Try out gestures ... Three-key navigation"
Hope that helps.

MrDpak said:
After enabling it, I just draw a rectangle over the area from which I want it to read.. In the attached screenshot it reads "Try out gestures ... Three-key navigation"
Hope that helps.
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You are my lifesaver!

betiau said:
You are my lifesaver!
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Lol glad to help.. : )

I just want to thank MrDpak as well; this had me totally stumpted. So , this solution also help on an Honor 20 running Magic UI.
If only it was possible to run Select to Speak without having to leave Gesture Navigation first; having finally to used to gestures, I prefer them to Three Key etc.
Oh well ... thanks again MrDpak

Question Remapping power button hold from Bixby to Google Assistant

Has anyone figured out an efficient way to do this? The Bixby remapper apps in the app store seem to be for older generation devices and don't work properly.

GoodLock
RegiStar
You can change it to any app etc. you want

JGoldz75 said:
Has anyone figured out an efficient way to do this? The Bixby remapper apps in the app store seem to be for older generation devices and don't work properly.
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I downloaded apk and it fully working.

efkosk said:
I downloaded apk and it fully working.
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Which did you download?

JGoldz75 said:
Which did you download?
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apkmirror

efkosk said:
apkmirror
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You have been almost applaudingly unhelpful. I'm asking what specific Bixby Remapper app worked for you

JGoldz75 said:
You have been almost applaudingly unhelpful. I'm asking what specific Bixby Remapper app worked for you
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Download SideActions on apk mirror, it is an app only for Samsungs and is not yet officially supported for S23, but it is fully functional. (that's why it's not on gplay)
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Is there a specific reason you are avoiding GoodLock and RegiStar (On Galaxy Store)?
These AFAIK are official Samsung Apps and work without any issues.

RaZoR No1 said:
Is there a specific reason you are avoiding GoodLock and RegiStar (On Galaxy Store)?
These AFAIK are official Samsung Apps and work without any issues.
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I can't remap the volume buttons via the RegiStar. That's why I use SideActions.

Makes sense.
A combination of both apps does not work?
RegiStar only overwrites and overrules the "long press" action only.
Double press is still controled by the normal settings options
Backtap is probably worthless for you too, because AFAIK the device needs to be unlocked before you can use that Feature...

It definitely works, but I don't see the reason to use 2 applications when 1 can do it

efkosk said:
I can't remap the volume buttons via the RegiStar. That's why I use SideActions.
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Just tried it and the volume keys actions are pretty cool, but the power key isn't working after following the instructions. Any idea? Thanks!

Nevermind, working now!

Is Goodlock from Samsung? Dev is registered as Goodlock. Saw they have many different little apps.
I'm looking to have more option from side buttons than open camera ^^

You need to setup Bixby first.
I use double press for flashlight (settings/advanced features/side key/double press) and press and hold for open camera(by SideActions)

efkosk said:
You need to setup Bixby first.
I use double press for flashlight (settings/advanced features/side key/double press) and press and hold for open camera(by SideActions)
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Yea I guess SideActions can solve this lack of default option. I had Press and hold for power off menu and double press for camera. Is SideActions granting you access to custom Vol+/Vol- shortcurt ?

Maybe I'm a bit stupid, but nothing in this thread has worked for me.
End goal:
I. Long press the power button - Power menu
II. Double tap - Google Assistant.
What I've tried:
1. stock - can't get google assistant on double tap, only "google app"
2. RegiStar - only has setting for long press and nothing for double tap.
3. SideActions - Even after PC setup, double tap action doesn't seems to work. (free version)
What did work:
I used "Bixby Button Assistant Remapper", the first option in this article.
Hope this help someone.

RaZoR No1 said:
GoodLock
RegiStar
You can change it to any app etc. you want
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I'm trying it right now and I also like the back-tap feature.
Since there are options to disable it on energy saving mode and on low battery, did you notice additional battery drain when using this app compared to before?