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So my friend has an Eris and she has a quick dialer on one of her homepages with a grid of ppl in a 3x grid that she can click on and dial. Am I missing something or did the Captivate not ship with something similar?
I can add a direct dial shortcut but I was sort of expecting a widget that either captures and displays your Favorites or can be filled in manually.
If that isn't a freeby, can anyone recommend something similar? I REALLY like the Launcher Pro... but I'm not quite ready to buy it if I still have problems syncing the phone with KIES while it's LP is active.
have you tried the 'people' launcher pro widget? its included in launcher pro. you can have it display just your starred in android friends and when you click on their pic, it pops up a quick access menu
Yep I really like the Launcher Pro favorites app. The only reason why I haven't bought it is because it prevents KIES from working, but after reading up here, I don't think I'll need KIES anymore, tho I DO think it's not a bad piece of software for organizing your media and contacts.
Dialer one in market. Very happy with it will donate
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Or you can just hold on the blank portion of the home screen and add a contact shortcut works just as well. You can select any one in the contacts list not just favorites.
gordec said:
Or you can just hold on the blank portion of the home screen and add a contact shortcut works just as well. You can select any one in the contacts list not just favorites.
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This works in Touchwiz?
if so, thats awesome....launching a phone call to a friend as easy as launching an app.
pretty nice if thats accurate.
iamamp3pimp said:
This works in Touchwiz?
if so, thats awesome....launching a phone call to a friend as easy as launching an app.
pretty nice if thats accurate.
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Yes, you can add a direct dial shortcut to one of the home screens. Also with Launcher Pro you can add a direct dial shortcut to the launcher at the bottom of the screen (where you get the 3 pages of launchers to side scroll through).
Also, you know the stock samsung dialer has 9 speed dial favorites you can set. Just go to the phone dialer app, hit menu and its there under speed dial setting.
sounds good.
I'll check that out as soon as mine gets here.
For those of us who prefer the stock-ish experience and get frustrated by the inability to hold down home for app switching, AppBrain turned me on to a nifty little free app called Perfect Task Switcher. It runs well with TNT 3389+performance pack. You can also lets you select which home screen (classic or TNT) you want to go to when you do the 2x press on home.
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For those of us who prefer the stock-ish experience and get frustrated by the inability to hold down home for app switching, AppBrain turned me on to a nifty little free app called Perfect Task Switcher. It runs well with TNT 3389+performance pack. You can also lets you select which home screen (classic or TNT) you want to go to when you do the 2x press on home.
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I applied the home long press fix and now I can use the home button to access recent apps. It is very easy to apply. Would you like the link?
TeamSpeed said:
I applied the home long press fix and now I can use the home button to access recent apps. It is very easy to apply. Would you like the link?
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Thanks for the offer. I saw that a bit back but didn't apply it for some reason. I'm sure it is very easy to apply, but Perfect Task Switcher works and won't be replaced (likely) by a firmware update. Also, it has task-killing functionality built into it, so that's a nice little bonus.
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I applied the home long press fix and now I can use the home button to access recent apps. It is very easy to apply. Would you like the link?
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Hi , can you give me the link please? Tks !
Just picked up one of these beauties (truely samsung paid attention to the iPad), aside from the annoying lack of a micosd slot (and touchwiz, really has no dev wanted to make a touchwizless rom? haha)
Can one remove the screen shot button from the launcher? frequently when I type or go to used the "recent list" I accidentally hit it, I must have 20 screen shots in less than 24hrs!
thanks!
Bump. I wish they could have given you the option to disable it.
Still waiting for a dolution to this myself. Tried launcher replacements like adw ex or launcher pro but nothing
Ok if you freeze com.sec.android.screencapture (search for screen in case i spelled it wrong) in TitaniumBackup it disables it, however the icon will remain.
Not perfect but a workable solution until cm9 arrives for us!
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Thanks Ill try this. I don't mind the button but a screen shot out of context can make for an embarrassing moment. Especially when your girlfriend picks up the tablet.
cigmanfroyd said:
Thanks Ill try this. I don't mind the button but a screen shot out of context can make for an embarrassing moment. Especially when your girlfriend picks up the tablet.
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Out of context....sure.....
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there is a setting for it in the screen settings, i think it can change functions there, i forgot what the options are right off hand.
gregh2000 said:
there is a setting for it in the screen settings, i think it can change functions there, i forgot what the options are right off hand.
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That is true because I turned it off on my 8.9 LTE but damn if I can remember how I did it.
Currently Skyrocketing into Android Space!
none that I've seen under "screen", I am on a custom rom, Overcome
You can freeze it with Titanium Backup. The button remains but is inert, so you're not taking random screen shots willy nilly.
I think the Tab Plus has the functionality to disable/remap that button, it's not on my 8.9 LTE or 10.1 WiFi.
Yes I mentioned that fix earlier, strange they have it in the tab +. maybe we can port it over.
There is a setting in the display area. I changed mine to an apps key. So it now does the same as the apps icon in the top right corner.
Took me a while to figure it out but under settings go to screen and configure the Quick Launch settings.
Blackberrynomore said:
Took me a while to figure it out but under settings go to screen and configure the Quick Launch settings.
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I dont have that option :-/
nycbjr said:
I dont have that option :-/
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This setting may be unique to the 8.9 LTE version that I am using.
Blackberrynomore said:
This setting may be unique to the 8.9 LTE version that I am using.
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It was...when I flashed the AT&T firmware, I got the setting option. Win.
Downside, I also got all the AT&T bloatware, and an older version of Market.
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Just picked up one of these beauties (truely samsung paid attention to the iPad), aside from the annoying lack of a micosd slot (and touchwiz, really has no dev wanted to make a touchwizless rom? haha)
Can one remove the screen shot button from the launcher? frequently when I type or go to used the "recent list" I accidentally hit it, I must have 20 screen shots in less than 24hrs!
thanks!
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For Android 4,go to settings, select display, then select quick launch and then select the desired option. You can replace the screen capture button with something else or just remove it.
Anyone know how to access Google Now "Voice" on the Xperia Z lockscreen or before you unlock your phone?
Google Now widget doesn't allow that.
Currently I can either have google search widget or icon on home screen.
Even if I can change the "long hold soft home key" to go directly to voice instead of search that would be great.
Thanks!
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Anyone know how to access Google Now "Voice" on the Xperia Z lockscreen or before you unlock your phone?
Google Now widget doesn't allow that.
Currently I can either have google search widget or icon on home screen.
Even if I can change the "long hold soft home key" to go directly to voice instead of search that would be great.
Thanks!
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There are plenty of ways if you are rooted, I personally have it as the center shortcut on LMT pie controls.
U can also use gestures to activategoogle now coice using LMT.
venky716 said:
There are plenty of ways if you are rooted, I personally have it as the center shortcut on LMT pie controls.
U can also use gestures to activategoogle now coice using LMT.
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Thanks for your reply.
I should have added that I would like to keep stock launcher/lockscreen and without any additional apps running in the background if possible.
I really have no use for additional controls.
adielee said:
Thanks for your reply.
I should have added that I would like to keep stock launcher/lockscreen and without any additional apps running in the background if possible.
I really have no use for additional controls.
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Ok then if you can, install uccw and create a widget with a google voice hotspot.
My phone is going through the flashing process or else i would've seen what else was possible.
venky716 said:
Ok then if you can, install uccw and create a widget with a google voice hotspot.
My phone is going through the flashing process or else i would've seen what else was possible.
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Yeah, been searching around and looks like I may have to install an app.
uccw sounds ok. I just want something as unobtrusive as possible.
Checking out the playstore for some gesture apps as well.
Did you try holding the home button for a second then swipe upward after you see Google now icon appears. Then say "Google" it will automatically activate Voice command. I hope it helps.
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tr0yquint0 said:
Did you try holding the home button for a second then swipe upward after you see Google now icon appears. Then say "Google" it will automatically activate Voice command. I hope it helps.
Xperia Z Black
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just swiping up from the home button is enough, I think.
When the Samsung Galaxy S6 came out I really liked this feature of quickly launching the Camera app by just double tapping on the physical Home button. Some people are lucky and still using KitKat ROMs in which Xposed is available and this can be done, but its not good implemented on Lollipop 5.0.1 just yet( if I'm not mistaken) Well for those people looking for something similar(like myself) this is a pretty good and easy way to make it happen, the Camera wont launch as fast as the GS6 but something still better than nothing, I will leave some Step by Step procedure with some pictures for references,so lets get started,
NO ROOT REQUIRED
Download Home2 Shortcut from Google Play for free. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eikatou0.appspot.home2shortcut
1-Open up Home2 Shortcut and scroll down 'till you reach your first stop - "Step1". Here, you'll assign the Home key to the Camera app. So tap "Choose Application", choose "Camera" and hit "Ok".
2-Next, you'll adjust the duration, or how quickly you must tap the home button to complete the action. So scroll down to "Step 2", tap the "Normal" drop-down menu, and choose "Normal"
3-Scroll down to "Step 3", where you'll complete an important setting. Tap "Choose Home Application" and select the launcher you're currently using.
4-Scroll down to the final "Step 4" and tap Close. Android will prompt you to select an app to complete the action. In this screen, select "Home2 Shortcut", and then choose "Always".
5-Go ahead and try launching the Camera by double tapping the Home button. It should work.
THIS METHOD DOES NOT WORK WITH THE SCREEN OFF
yoniinfante said:
When the Samsung Galaxy S6 came out I really liked this feature of quickly launching the Camera app by just double tapping on the physical Home button. Some people are lucky and still using KitKat ROMs in which Xposed is available and this can be done, but its not good implemented on Lollipop 5.0.1 just yet( if I'm not mistaken) Well for those people looking for something similar(like myself) this is a pretty good and easy way to make it happen, the Camera wont launch as fast as the GS6 but something still better than nothing, I will leave some Step by Step procedure with some pictures for references,so lets get started,
NO ROOT REQUIRED
Download Home2 Shortcut from Google Play for free. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eikatou0.appspot.home2shortcut
1-Open up Home2 Shortcut and scroll down 'till you reach your first stop - "Step1". Here, you'll assign the Home key to the Camera app. So tap "Choose Application", choose "Camera" and hit "Ok".
2-Next, you'll adjust the duration, or how quickly you must tap the home button to complete the action. So scroll down to "Step 2", tap the "Normal" drop-down menu, and choose "Normal"
3-Scroll down to "Step 3", where you'll complete an important setting. Tap "Choose Home Application" and select the launcher you're currently using.
4-Scroll down to the final "Step 4" and tap Close. Android will prompt you to select an app to complete the action. In this screen, select "Home2 Shortcut", and then choose "Always".
5-Go ahead and try launching the Camera by double tapping the Home button. It should work.
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I did this exactly first thing after I saw this feature. same app and everything
AndroidState said:
I did this exactly first thing after I saw this feature. same app and everything
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Yeah it works very well...i posted cuz i see people interested in the same thing but no threads about it...cheers:fingers-crossed:
Thanks! I've installed it and it works very well. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it though because I often go for a photo walk around the city where I'll take the phone out of my pocket, snap a photo and put it back in my pocket. This app doesn't really speed up the process of opening the camera.
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Thanks! I've installed it and it works very well. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it though because I often go for a photo walk around the city where I'll take the phone out of my pocket, snap a photo and put it back in my pocket. This app doesn't really speed up the process of opening the camera.
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You can go to Step 2 and choose another level instead of Normal, hope it works better, if helped please press the Thanks Button, ill appreciate, god bless, cheers:fingers-crossed::highfive:
Thanks for sharing the info but its not working when the screen is off or also after waking the screen but only works when unlocked, am I missing anything?
chowdarygm said:
Thanks for sharing the info but its not working when the screen is off or also after waking the screen but only works when unlocked, am I missing anything?
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I stated on OP, THIS METHOD DOES NOT WORK WITH SCREEN OFF, but let see youre using any app or browsing and you need to snap a photo just double tap the home button, instead of going back home, opening the app drawer, and looking for the camera app, of course this isn't perfect, but it works really well, thanks for the comment, if helped please press the Thanks Button,appreciate, god bless, cheers:fingers-crossed::highfive:
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I stated on OP, THIS METHOD DOES NOT WORK WITH SCREEN OFF, but let see youre using any app or browsing and you need to snap a photo just double tap the home button, instead of going back home, opening the app drawer, and looking for the camera app, of course this isn't perfect, but it works really well, thanks for the comment, if helped please press the Thanks Button,appreciate, god bless, cheers:fingers-crossed::highfive:
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My bad....was looking for this feature since I saw S6...so was excited when I saw your post and didnt read everything ...still good to try...thanks [emoji16]
chowdarygm said:
My bad....was looking for this feature since I saw S6...so was excited when I saw your post and didnt read everything ...still good to try...thanks [emoji16]
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lol its ok mate, have a good one, god bless, cheers:fingers-crossed::highfive:
Thanks for the hint!
also If you have custom launcher like Nova it is possible to do the same thing by assigning it to launch camera upon hitting home button , so if you're browsing or playing game double tapping home button opens the camera.
Vichenec said:
Thanks for the hint!
also If you have custom launcher like Nova it is possible to do the same thing by assigning it to launch camera upon hitting home button , so if you're browsing or playing game double tapping home button opens the camera.
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yes, that's correct, but what I don't like about Nova is that every time you press the home button even by mistake then the camera opens, also you have more choices with this app, thanks for the comment, if it helped please click the Thanks Button, god bless, cheers:fingers-crossed:
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yes, that's correct, but what I don't like about Nova is that every time you press the home button even by mistake then the camera opens, also you have more choices with this app, thanks for the comment, if it helped please click the Thanks Button, god bless, cheers:fingers-crossed:
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Works perfectly fine for me, never happened by mistake.
I use Nova launcher. There is an option in 'Gestures' to do a task if you press twice the home buttom. Just choose to open the Camera app.
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HDxDaniel said:
I use Nova launcher. There is an option in 'Gestures' to do a task if you press twice the home buttom. Just choose to open the Camera app.
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how did you enable double tap home button to open camera? i can only see a single tap to open camera option..
Is there a method for root which doesn't require you to unlock your phone before opening the camera with double click of home button
kalinskym said:
Is there a method for root which doesn't require you to unlock your phone before opening the camera with double click of home button
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Using Xposed, but you need to be running Kitkat Rom, cheers:fingers-crossed:
pratik_193 said:
how did you enable double tap home button to open camera? i can only see a single tap to open camera option..
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Well it isn't double tap exactly, I meant that if you are using any app, like Whatsapp for example, and you want to open camera you have to press twice to open it, once for homescreen and other to open the camera.
If it doesn't work with screen off, then if you have nova launcher prime, it's better to add the camera app to the home button in button and gestures submenu
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pratik_193 said:
how did you enable double tap home button to open camera? i can only see a single tap to open camera option..
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Exactly, there's no way to implement double tap everywhere, only a single tap on the homescreen, or a single tap everywhere but activating that would leave us without a home button
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Exactly, there's no way to implement double tap everywhere, only a single tap on the homescreen, or a single tap everywhere but activating that would leave us without a home button
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Thats what is this thread about this app impliment the double tap very well...and you still have a single tap home buttom...if you havent use it yet give it a try...cheers:fingers-crossed: