I'm a fan of not having to use any of the physical buttons, this is why i liked using custom roms, on my other devices, that allowed this and also taking advantage of the gesture features with the launcher i use, Nova Launcher.
So for rom version 5.1.1 i like it the way it is, but it's just lacking the option to lock the screen without having to use the physical button. i've installed the app "Reboot Menu" and it has all the features i need but the Lock Screen option lacks for me, because when you use the feature, and wake the phone up again, the Reboot menu is still open. If it closed after the selection that would be great. If Nova Launcher had this feature within the gesture options..that would be even better! anyways, anyone with me on this? is there another app better than the Reboot Menu app?
there is an app called screen off in play store once u use it, it put the screen off
what i do is im using nova too and in setting the gestures i designated the double tab gesture to use this app
result ... double tapping the screen puts it off
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
this is the app
wildalan said:
there is an app called screen off in play store once u use it, it put the screen off
what i do is im using nova too and in setting the gestures i designated the double tab gesture to use this app
result ... double tapping the screen puts it off
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
this is the app
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thanks, yes i found something similar..i went with a very basic app called Lock Screen and, i too am using Nova Launcher. The experience just keeps getting better!
I just received my Xiaomi mi 5 64GB version with global ROM installed. The phone itself is great and I like many aspects of MIUI including its home screen, customisability, app lock, second space and the various MIUI apps.
However, I have many frustrations after coming from a stock android phone: I don't like: the design of the notification panel (particularly the centre location of the button to close all notifications), inability to close the currently using app without having to go to the home screen, Bluetooth stuttering and poor audio quality via headphones, difficulty in changing the lock screen picture using the Google wallpaper app.
I want to be able to fix the above issues whist still having the iOS like MIUI home screen. I want the home screen exactly like the MIUI os system launcher not the MIUI launcher you can download from the playstore. I also want to keep the same theme design I currently am using.
Is there a customisation or a ROM that will give me most of what I require.
Sorry for the very long post!
> inability to close the currently using app without having to go to the home screen
Not sure about this, could you elaborate more?
> poor audio quality via headphones
No idea why, but global ROM do suffers from this while China ROM is fine. I suggest installing Xiaomi.eu ROM as it's based on China ROM but still has multilanguage and play store pre-installed with 0 bloatware.
> difficulty in changing the lock screen picture using the Google wallpaper app
MIUI limitation, can't do much about it. Just remember to always change it from MIUI gallery app.
leledumbo said:
> inability to close the currently using app without having to go to the home screen
Not sure about this, could you elaborate more?
> poor audio quality via headphones
No idea why, but global ROM do suffers from this while China ROM is fine. I suggest installing Xiaomi.eu ROM as it's based on China ROM but still has multilanguage and play store pre-installed with 0 bloatware.
> difficulty in changing the lock screen picture using the Google wallpaper app
MIUI limitation, can't do much about it. Just remember to always change it from MIUI gallery app.
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When I'm opening an app and tap the multitasking button I can't close the app I am using. I have to go to the home screen and then close the app. I have attached a screenshot.
Is there any way to move the cross in the notification panel to the right hand side. I have attached another screenshot. Thx for the reply!!!
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When I'm opening an app and tap the multitasking button I can't close the app I am using. I have to go to the home screen and then close the app. I have attached a screenshot.
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Swipe up.
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Is there any way to move the cross in the notification panel to the right hand side. I have attached another screenshot. Thx for the reply!!!
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I think that can be done from themes, so you just have to find the suitable one.
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Swipe up.
I think that can be done from themes, so you just have to find the suitable one.
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The app which I'm current using can't close - even when I swipe up. The other apps do close when I swipe up.
I cannot find a theme which allows me to move the cross in the navigation panel to the right. What I'm seeking is the position of the cross (which collapses all of the notifications) to be in a position to the right hand side, similar to stock android.
Is there a way to solve these problems without installing a custom ROM?
Hi there,
Maybe this is a weird question but, is it possible to add new apps shortcuts to the android menu? I have installed (for example) few of the new Good Lock 2019 apps and i know how to run them and how to create shortcuts in the homescreen but i would like to add the apps to the android apps menu, is it possible by using any app or not?
Thanks in advance!
yamwt said:
Hi there,
Maybe this is a weird question but, is it possible to add new apps shortcuts to the android menu? I have installed (for example) few of the new Good Lock 2019 apps and i know how to run them and how to create shortcuts in the homescreen but i would like to add the apps to the android apps menu, is it possible by using any app or not?
Thanks in advance!
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I've done the same thing today... Installed first all the new good lock apps for pie that I needed and then installed activity manager (André De Sousa developer... said this for a lot of apps with the same name) from the play store to make shortcut launchers on my home. Everything works on pie.
If there's something wired, this is the good lock app itselfe working only in a few countries....because good lock is the real app that launches the others that are meant to be activities and not apps by themselves.
Tasker. New task - plug in - secure settings - Actions - launch activity. Export through app factory. Takes one minute.
yamwt said:
Hi there,
Maybe this is a weird question but, is it possible to add new apps shortcuts to the android menu? I have installed (for example) few of the new Good Lock 2019 apps and i know how to run them and how to create shortcuts in the homescreen but i would like to add the apps to the android apps menu, is it possible by using any app or not?
Thanks in advance!
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Hello, everyone.
Lately I have been looking for a way to disable navigation bar on Stock rom, and use gestures on third party launchers, for example on Nova launcher. After trying different things, here what worked for me:
First, download Fluid N. G. app and set it (make sure the app stays working and the battery saver doesn't kill it). Don't hide the navbar using Fluid N. G., not only this won't work, but also will cause the navbar to reappear after every unlock. So, don't use the hide option from Fluid N. G. (see the screenshot below).
You also need Tasker app, So install it.
Since the device is not rooted, you need to grant some permissions for the Tasker app, in order to work. To do this, follow the instructions Here.
Once done, open Tasker app, select profiles and click "Import profile". The file that you need to import is in attachements. Enable it, reboot your device (wait for few seconds) and Voilà !.
I tried to keep it as simple as possible. The results are attached below. Good luck!
Mechalikh said:
Hello, everyone.
Lately I have been looking for a way to disable navigation bar on Stock rom, and use gestures on third party launchers, for example on Nova launcher. After trying different things, here what worked for me:
First, download Fluid N. G. app and set it ( make sure the app stays working and the battery saver doesn't kill it).
You also need Tasker app, So install it.
Since the device is not rooted, you need to grand some permissions for the Tasker app, in order to work. To do this, follow the instructions here :
https://tasker.joaoapps.com/userguide/en/help/ah_secure_setting_grant.html
Once done, open tasker app, select profiles and click "import profile". The file that you need to import is in attachement. Enable it, reboot your device (wait for few seconds) and Voilà !.
I tried to keep it as simple as possible, good luck!
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Thank you @Mechalikh for sharing this hack, but what should I do if my phone is rooted? I have an redmi note 10 pro
Hellera said:
Thank you @Mechalikh for sharing this hack, but what should I do if my phone is rooted? I have an redmi note 10 pro
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Although this one will work also on rooted devices, I believe there are better alternatives (for example editing build.prop..etc).
Here is a video showing the results
Mechalikh said:
Although this one will work also on rooted devices, I believe there are better alternatives (for example editing build.prop..etc).
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Wow, it will be easier to edit build.prop... but I dont know what lines to edit... or any other easier alternative... Can you help me, please? Thank you.
Can you attach your build.prop?
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Can you attach your build.prop?
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@Mechalikh, I tried what you said above but when is about to import the profile in Tasker it give an error, "profile not found"
By the way, the profile extension must be .prj.xml not .prf.xml.
I would also like to know more about hiding navigation buttons with build prop. I am on Miui EU rom on sweetin
I wish there was another way to keep fng running in background, instead of in recents always
Hellera said:
@Mechalikh, I tried what you said above but when is about to import the profile in Tasker it give an error, "profile not found"
By the way, the profile extension must be .prj.xml not .prf.xml.
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Same error for me too
Tried qemu.hw.mainkeys 1 in build prop editor but it won't save.
Also, @Mechalikh I clicked on import project, but it says 'no profile found'.
Hellera said:
@Mechalikh, I tried what you said above but when is about to import the profile in Tasker it give an error, "profile not found"
By the way, the profile extension must be .prj.xml not .prf.xml.
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I don't get it, I'm on Tasker version 5.15.12 ( the latest one). The extentions are : prf.xml for profiles and tsk.xml for tasks. Anyway HERE is how to do it manually.
Hide navigation buttons, no MIUI gestures.
If you use something like Piecontrol, Gesture Control or any other app to navigate your phone you might want to disable the navigation buttons. As /system can't be rw mounted we can't edit "build.prop" 1. Magisk, install "MagiskHide Props...
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Hide navigation buttons, no MIUI gestures.
If you use something like Piecontrol, Gesture Control or any other app to navigate your phone you might want to disable the navigation buttons. As /system can't be rw mounted we can't edit "build.prop" 1. Magisk, install "MagiskHide Props...
forum.xda-developers.com
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This doesn't work on Miui 13 EU
Mechalikh said:
I don't get it, I'm on Tasker version 5.15.12 ( the latest one). The extentions are : prf.xml for profiles and tsk.xml for tasks. Anyway HERE is how to do it manually.
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Thanks for your help. I do have root access but no idea how to do it through build props, so I will stick with this Tasker method. Cheers!
One thing though, FNG bottom gesture isn't as responsive as Miui gesture. Takes like a second to open recents. Found a good FNG file and imported its settings. Better now.
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This doesn't work on Miui 13 EU
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Not tested this myself yet, but i doubt this was removed on Android 12 or Miui 13, this is kind of a basic function.
That build.prop is telling the OS the device has hardware keys for navigation. I've been using this for perhaps 10 years now .
Thank you @Mechalikh for sharing this, I watched the video and I succeded it with Smart launcher... I'm using Smart launcher for years...
In my case it wasn't necesary the second task because the phone is rooted.
Edit: only one question please... Is anymore fluid navigation app needded after this?
Hellera said:
Thank you @Mechalikh for sharing this, I watched the video and I succeded it with Smart launcher... I'm using Smart launcher for years...
In my case it wasn't necesary the second task because the phone is rooted.
Edit: only one question please... Is anymore fluid navigation app needded after this?
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This will only hide the navigation bar, gestures will not work, so before doing that, you need to install a gesture navigation app like Fluid n g.
From my understanding, in android 11 google disabled navigation gestures when not using the system launcher. Probably because third party launchers failed to integrate those animations correctly, which made them look laggy ( same when using fluid n. g. unfortunately)
You can see that in android 10 phones. When you change the launcher, the gestures will remain but there will be no animations.
So this is probably their way to avoid it.
if you look in the system Ui code you will find something like:
if( the launcher is system launcher)
enable gestures
else disable them.
if this is the case. A patched system ui app should do the job. i'll root my device this monday, and try to decompile the systemUI app to see if that's the source of our problem.
Mechalikh said:
This will only hide the navigation bar, gestures will not work, so before doing that, you need to install a gesture navigation app like Fluid n g.
From my understanding, in android 11 google disabled navigation gestures when not using the system launcher. Probably because third party launchers failed to integrate those animations correctly, which made them look laggy ( same when using fluid n. g. unfortunately)
You can see that in android 10 phones. When you change the launcher, the gestures will remain but there will be no animations.
So this is probably their way to avoid it.
if you look in the system Ui code you will find something like:
if( the launcher is system launcher)
enable gestures
else disable them.
if this is the case. A patched system ui app should do the job. i'll root my device this monday, and try to decompile the systemUI app to see if that's the source of our problem.
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Source :
Android Q beta 5 won't let you use gesture navigation on third-party launchers
Android Q introduces a new gesture navigation control, but Google stops you from using third-party launcher apps with it.
www.xda-developers.com
well they said it has been the case since android 10. But i had a "honor" phone with gestures working fine on android 10 (but of course with no animations when using another launcher) .
Anyway, read that xda article to fully anderstand the issue.
Frag1le said:
Not tested this myself yet, but i doubt this was removed on Android 12 or Miui 13, this is kind of a basic function.
That build.prop is telling the OS the device has hardware keys for navigation. I've been using this for perhaps 10 years now .
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My build prop editor gives an error when I try to save it. Bummer for me I guess, maybe because I am not on official MIUI