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[Tool] Android Screencast 0.4 (open-source)

Hello xda community !
I would like to share with you a new open-source project i just started. It's goal is to provide the ability to control your android device witch is connected through USB using mouse and keyboard in the same way it can be done on an emulator.
It's quite usable already but quite slow...
To try it, just go there and launch the JNLP file
Requirement :
Java Runtime >= 5
android sdk installed
your device is connected, in debug mode and detected by adb (type "adb devices" to check)
New in 0.4
Fix spacebar problem
Possible fix for droid display problem (keyboard still not working)
More keycodes mapped and shift key fixed
New In 0.3
Improved explorer
Launch URL from your computer
Key events fix
Hardware keys as buttons
New In 0.2
Basic file explorer (double clic on a file)
Video capture
First attempt to fix permission denied (non root device)
Device selection
Feel free to report issues using the issue tracker @googlecode :
http://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/

is this via only pc / linux?
i have a mac lol
but looks goood

it does work on mac/pc/linux great job!
screenshot.
my hero rom <3

the screenshot is a bit chippy but it still works can't wait for more development

johnnylicious said:
the screenshot is a bit chippy but it still works can't wait for more development
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Only tested it on my saphire on windows... I wasn't expecting it will work so well on other platform ! Cool !
Nice desktop btw, love it

acid256 said:
Only tested it on my saphire on windows... I wasn't expecting it will work so well on other platform ! Cool !
Nice desktop btw, love it
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its a very great start! thanks again for this and yeah i do love my desktop =P

bumpp!!! this is dopeeee

This sounds like a must have application

Can't get it to work on my mac. Just get "Unable to launch application." Any
trick to this?

Works pretty well. Typing is in all caps.

My goodness!
It is choppy, but its such an elegant execution of the idea, love it.
Do you think there's much that can be done in future releases for the choppiness?
Well done!
Edit for MattStang: For the 'Unable to Launch application message', try running something like 'adb shell' first to make sure that the adb service on your computer is running

matt_stang : which Java version is installed on your computer ? Maybe you need to update to Java 6.
I'll look at the chopiness issue but this may be quite difficult.

It's not working on 10.5.6 for me. I would go to system update to see if there's an update for Java, but I'm on a hackintosh
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

This is a really cool application. Great idea! Choppiness obviously is an issue but i still love playing around with it

AdrianK said:
It's not working on 10.5.6 for me. I would go to system update to see if there's an update for Java, but I'm on a hackintosh
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You obviously don't have java 6 installed.I've lowered the requirement from java 6 to java 5 since 6 is not really needed, can you try again using this link ?

How do you connect your device via adb?
I am guessing that not connecting it myself is causing my error, however, If I use "DroidExplorer" (another app I am checking out), I guess it does it for me?
If I just launch screencast:
-getting device list
-unable to launch
If I launch DroidExplorer then screencast I get:
-starting input injector
-unable to launch'
If I launch DroidExplorer, connect with it, then screencast I get:
My G1!!
-Thought I would share in case you want to peek at DroidExplorer and see how it auto connects.

OK, this is seriously cool! I normally hook my G1 up to its USB cable and stick it under my keyboard drawer at work, pulling it out when I ... ahem ... "need" it. Now it can stay under there and I can run it from my desktop. Speed is a bit of an issue but I'm sure that'll get worked out. And, sure, there are bugs but those'll get worked out, too. Heck, I'm donating right now just because of how far you've gotten!

what happened to megan fox johnny? haha

This is a huge development ... Well done Can't wait for the keymap to be finished. The choppiness isn't an issue for me, it still feels more responsive than MyMobiler does on WiMo, and for sms it's extremely useful... Well done Keep it coming

Works Great with my HTC Hero! Its a little slow but a great start! Keep it up...

[MOD] LCD Density - DIY!

Ok guys, people seem to be having problems using the LCD Density changer app, so I am making this write up to help you out
If you would like to make your Droid X look like this...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then follow these steps.
Method 1 - ADB
1. Download LCD Density w/ 2.2 market Fix - This also contains the 2.2 market fix (without the stagefright)
2. Put the build.prop in your android-sdk\tools folder
3. Connect your phone via usb, make sure it shows up with adb devices
4. adb remount
5. adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
6. adb reboot
Method 2 - Root Explorer
1. Copy the build.prop to the root of your SD card
2. Long press on build.prop
3. Select "Copy"
4. Navigate to /system
5. Click R/W in the top right corner
6. Paste, and overwrite
7. Reboot
Your screen will now look like this, giving you much more space. And If using ADW launcher, you can use 6 X 5 rows of icons!!
Now if you really like to do things yourself, in the build.prop..
Change
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
to
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
push, reboot.
If you want to revert back, just push this Stock Build prop back into place.
Credit to the guy who made LCD Density app, but it did not work with Droid X phone and koush's recovery installed. People had to SBF, so this post was necessary.

does this change the resolution ? does it affect any apps from running correctly ?
Looks great, I think I'd like to try it. Just want to make sure it's safe I guess.

JustinD2473 said:
does this change the resolution ? does it affect any apps from running correctly ?
Looks great, I think I'd like to try it. Just want to make sure it's safe I guess.
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Its safe, I've tested and ran this in other forums.
You can read others trials here...
http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/163974-mod-lcd-density-diy.html

Jacked mine up.. the method works fine, the only problem is that apps are completely screwy now.. the apps only show up in the original size so if your screen is 4 inches the app is only displaying in like 2.5 inches of space and the rest is just black now, also cause some fuzziness with some various icons in the notification bar ( battery etc).. definately gonna revert back

Joe92T said:
Jacked mine up.. the method works fine, the only problem is that apps are completely screwy now.. the apps only show up in the original size so if your screen is 4 inches the app is only displaying in like 2.5 inches of space and the rest is just black now, also cause some fuzziness with some various icons in the notification bar ( battery etc).. definately gonna revert back
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Weird. Works perfect for me.

LexusBrian400 said:
Weird. Works perfect for me.
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Only seemed to have resolution problems in the root explorer app, all other apps work fine Aside from that, i think 200 is probobly a little on the low side, may try 220 or 230 for a improvement

Yea I love it but a few of my apps are also little now. I'm gonna rock it tonight and see how I feel in the morning.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

Worked well for me as well.
Thanks very much.
FYI
I couldnt adb remount (got an error, not sure why but whatever)
I had to boot into recovery, then do an
Code:
adb shell
then just (assuming your modified build.prop is on the sdcard root)
Code:
mv /sdcard/build.prop /system
exit & reboot!

230 was a good middle ground

Yeah, I like how it looks mostly but some apps don't strech which is kinda annoying. I'll give it a shot for a day or two and see what I think.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

JustinD2473 said:
Yeah, I like how it looks mostly but some apps don't strech which is kinda annoying. I'll give it a shot for a day or two and see what I think.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
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Let me know what you think about it.... would Launcher Pro dock items still be the same size???

i recently Download app running 2.2. Changes resolution to 220 and let app reboot phone only to be stuck on Black screen after moto logo.tried rebooting and wiping with no luck. PC wont connect with phone either... i can only get into system recovery> any ideas guys????

jdifiore1 said:
i recently Download app running 2.2. Changes resolution to 220 and let app reboot phone only to be stuck on Black screen after moto logo.tried rebooting and wiping with no luck. PC wont connect with phone either... i can only get into system recovery> any ideas guys????
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Yeah, dont use that app. That is the whole reason I created this mod. That app is causing problems.
Restore your nandroid backup, assuming u were smart enough to make one before messing with the phone the like that IF not, now you know! always nandroid before a mod!!!

i wasnt smart enough.. i guess that means my phones shot???

jdifiore1 said:
i wasnt smart enough.. i guess that means my phones shot???
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No. I'll help you out. Do you use Gtalk? if so, PM me your email so we can make this easier.

Gesture Control (root)

Please refer to the main thread in Android apps and Games: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535740
I'm developing application that allows you to control tablet with multitouch gestures. Root access is needed. Currently it allows to execute following gestures:
Back:
Swipe 2 fingers from top downward
Home:
pinch 3-4 fingers
Show/Hide status bar:
Swipe 2 fingers from bottom upward
Please try it out and let me know what you think. What other features or actions would be helpful?
You can download it here:
Gesture Control Lite
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
USB Debugging must be enabled
Change log:
1.2.1
- Added check for USB Debugging
1.2.0
- Added option to switch multitouch/singletouch gestures
- Fixed bug: ROOT permission sometimes was not aquired

reserved ......................

I thought it was goingto be a useable version. Looks like just advertising

iOStoAndroid said:
I thought it was goingto be a useable version. Looks like just advertising
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There are a lot of requests for status bar hiding widgets or apps. So you just start the application when you need to hide status bar (for example before browsing or gaming). You don't lock your device in the middle of gaming.
In my opinion it is still better than all other bar hiding apps (and I'm talking about free version of my app). You have to click something in all of them (and here you click - start app). Just in my app you have the opportunity to control your tablet while bar is hidden.
But if you think this version is useless, I value your opinion.

it does nothing..btw, still a good idea..great if work flawlessly
Sent from my GT-P6800 using xda premium

Working fine here. Nice app, doesn't lag either.
Would love to see more gestures/controls and an option to customize them. Please keep up the good work and don't stop working on it

haidharbbc said:
it does nothing..btw, still a good idea..great if work flawlessly
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I'm developing on 7.7 myself, so it is tested well on it.
You don't get any error messages, notifications on gestures nothing? Does the last button in settings screen (Status bar toggle) works (hides/unhides) status bar?

I'm now using this and works brilliant. Finding the swipe gestures to suit me. Hiding and unhiding status bar no lag. Keep up the good work. Bought full version.

it doesn't work for..it just only state that it is hide, menu, and back
.but there is no action..
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Works perfect.
...But the free(demo) version is annoyinng.

haidharbbc said:
it doesn't work for..it just only state that it is hide, menu, and back
.but there is no action..
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I PM'ed you a few questions, please send me an answer when you have time to test it again and I will look into it.
stefan.pilsu said:
Works perfect.
...But the free(demo) version is annoyinng.
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I will add setting to turn off toast message on unlock (when tutorial mode is switched off). However free version will stay for occational use. Application contains a lot of native code that will need support with new versions/devices. And the application is niche anyway. I really tried using this version myself and I find it usefull, but you can propose different model, I'm open for ideas.

StupidIdea said:
I PM'ed you a few questions, please send me an answer when you have time to test it again and I will look into it.
I will add setting to turn off toast message on unlock (when tutorial mode is switched off). However free version will stay for occational use. Application contains a lot of native code that will need support with new versions/devices. And the application is niche anyway. I really tried using this version myself and I find it usefull, but you can propose different model, I'm open for ideas.
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The annoying part :
Three very, very small gestures for 1.5 coins...
I'll be happy to buy only one (taskbar hidding ) for 0.49.
This may be a joke...
Once again, the app works great.

stefan.pilsu said:
The annoying part :
Three very, very small gestures for 1.5 coins...
I'll be happy to buy only one (taskbar hidding ) for 0.49.
This may be a joke...
Once again, the app works great.
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Well, there are other apps for this (HideBar - free, Honeybar - 1$), my intention is to evolve the gesture part. Allow to create your own gestures and define your own actions.

Any chance of making the gestures more like the ipad? E.g. 5 finger pinch to home? Its a more natural closing type gesture imo
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

I am using tab 7.7. I can download the demo version but cannot buy the full version. It said device not compatible...

jimmyx said:
I am using tab 7.7. I can download the demo version but cannot buy the full version. It said device not compatible...
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Weird, checked with my device, and I can see it as available with other account.
I have excluded some devices, but definitely not 7.7.

StupidIdea said:
I'm developing application that allows you to control tablet with gestures. Root access is needed. Currently it allows to execute following gestures:
Back:
down - left
Home:
down - right
Show/Hide status bar:
up - right
Please try it out and let me know what you think. What other features or actions would be helpful?
You can download it here:
market
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Why you dont post that in Themes and Apps Section
???

Moved To Themes And Apps​
As the thread title suggests, this section is for Android Development. This needs to be in the Themes and Apps section.​

crunchie-uk said:
Any chance of making the gestures more like the ipad? E.g. 5 finger pinch to home? Its a more natural closing type gesture imo
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Changed gestures to multitouch (see first post).
Also fixed a bug that I think prevented actions from working on some devices.

Excellent, thanks!
I just bought it and it recognises my gestures fine but it stopped doing anything after the first gesture?
It still pops up with home etc but doesnt do the action.
If i open the gesture app and disable and reenable the service again it works for one action and stops again

Share your Pixel 3a homescreen

Mine is boring, black wallpaper because it's my first AMOLED display so... I want to enjoy the black
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Minimalist homescreen
I'd like to keep it simple.

I like it simple too
My own made icons

bejunk said:
I'd like to keep it simple.
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How did you bring back the old nav bar? Android Q? Root?

smartuser8 said:
How did you bring back the old nav bar? Android Q? Root?
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Yes, i am on Android Q beta 4. There is an option now to use the old navbar. AFAIK, the beta was pulled because when you update from beta 3 to beta 4, there were issues. But i dont have any issues at all, coming from an Pie stock image. Works great, absolutly rock stable for me.

smartuser8 said:
How did you bring back the old nav bar? Android Q? Root?
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Pasting this from the 3a XL thread
In case anyone wants to put the old style nav bar on their new phone this still works
How to disable Android Pie gestures on the Google Pixel 3
1. Install any 3rd-party launcher of your choice. This is a must because otherwise, you won’t have a launcher app left once we’re done with this tutorial!
2. Set up ADB on your PC. Here’s a tutorial we previously wrote that you should you through the process.
3. Connect your Pixel 3 to your PC and open up a command prompt/terminal in the directory where you downloaded the ADB binary. Enter the following command depending on your OS:
Windows Command Prompt
adb shell
Windows Power Shell
.\adb shell
macOS/Linux Terminal
./adb shell
4. Now, enter the following command to uninstall the Pixel Launcher from the current user.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher
5. Now, enter this command to re-enable the stock navigation bar after reboot. This is the setting you’ll be changing by issuing the below command.
settings put secure system_navigation_keys_enabled 1
6. Reboot your Pixel 3.
7. Once you’re booted back up, you should see the original 3 button navigation bar layout and the original vertical stacked card recent apps overview.
What I did is just use Titanium Backup and freeze Pixel Launcher. After a reboot I had the old navigation back.

I'm a simple man with simple needs. I simply need to figure out a way to unlock this Sprint locked Bootloader. Paying it off ain't no fun, or an option at the moment

ThorSchwar said:
I like it simple too
My own made icons
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Hi. How did you move Google search bar to top ?? Is it possible with standard launcher ??

DA6DOD said:
Hi. How did you move Google search bar to top ?? Is it possible with standard launcher ??
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Everytime I get a new smartphone, one of my first steps is it to install the Nova launcher and so I have done this time. To be honest I do not know if its possible with the Pixel Launcher too, I dont think so cause the Pixel Launcher is not very configurable.

If you're using Pixel Launcher, is there any way to get four grid columns instead of five? The app name gets cut off on half of my apps, it's ridiculous. I've gone back to Nova launcher for now but I miss the system integrations that Pixel launcher has.

ThorSchwar said:
Everytime I get a new smartphone, one of my first steps is it to install the Nova launcher and so I have done this time. To be honest I do not know if its possible with the Pixel Launcher too, I dont think so cause the Pixel Launcher is not very configurable.
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Thanks for reply. I used Nova launcher for many years up to get OnePlus 5T - then i use orginal launcher. But now I think is time to come back to Nova.

DA6DOD said:
Thanks for reply. I used Nova launcher for many years up to get OnePlus 5T - then i use orginal launcher. But now I think is time to come back to Nova.
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You're welcome and yes, maybe you should or you try some more configurable Pixel Launcher forks

ThorSchwar said:
You're welcome and yes, maybe you should or you try some more configurable Pixel Launcher forks
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I recommend Ruthless Launcher. Its highly customizable

Nova launcher

bejunk said:
I recommend Ruthless Launcher. Its highly customizable
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Thanks for recomendation - I check it now and have a lot missing extras compare to nova. But is nice and much better than stock one.
I set up nova on my OnePlus 5t now and can,t wait to delivery my Pixel 3a from Amazon. Then switch to Nova for sure.

Nothing more nothing less

yabadabadooo said:
Nothing more nothing less
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How did you get show holidays in your at a glance widget? I does not show it for me... (It just shows the normal date...) Btw, im located in Germany too.

bejunk said:
How did you get show holidays in your at a glance widget? I does not show it for me... (It just shows the normal date...) Btw, im located in Germany too.
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You have to turn the calender with the public holidays (Feiertage ) in the google calender and the at the glance widget shows it
PS: Third german here

ThorSchwar said:
You have to turn the calender with the public holidays (Feiertage ) in the google calender and the at the glance widget shows it
PS: Third german here
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I have it turned on allready. Re-enabled it again but its still the same. Guess it's broken in the beta

You have to install
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tommasoberlose.anotherwidget
Cheers

Disable Heads-up Display System Wide?

I can't seem to figure out how to disable the heads-up display systemwide. I tried the system UI tuner which has a heads-up display button. But when I disable it from there it only seems to work sometimes or for some apps. I also tried turning off the pop on screen option in the notification section in each app. But that doesn't seem to work for all apps and only sometimes and not on the lock screen. Anyone have any suggestions?

Power Shade has that option. Haven't tested that function myself - https://www.xda-developers.com/power-shade-brings-android-11-media-controls-ui-any-android-device/

questions should be posted in q/a please post in proper section i have moved your thread for you

Anyone with a native solution?

bsg411 said:
I can't seem to figure out how to disable the heads-up display systemwide. I tried the system UI tuner which has a heads-up display button. But when I disable it from there it only seems to work sometimes or for some apps. I also tried turning off the pop on screen option in the notification section in each app. But that doesn't seem to work for all apps and only sometimes and not on the lock screen. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Try this you can disable and enable in quick panel by one click its works very well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

I turned heads up off via this adb command
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0
Work's for me..

DinarQ8 said:
Try this you can disable and enable in quick panel by one click its works very well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leedroid.shortcutter
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Didn't work for me

pa.pn2 said:
I turned heads up off via this adb command
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0
Work's for me..
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Can this be done using a terminal emulator on the phone or only from a PC?

bsg411 said:
Didn't work for me
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[emoji848] i have used since Pixel 2 - 3 - 4XL
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

DinarQ8 said:
[emoji848] i have used since Pixel 2 - 3 - 4XL
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It worked on my P2 XL but not on this P4XL. I already deleted the app but I still have my original system UI tuner app

bsg411 said:
It worked on my P2 XL but not on this P4XL. I already deleted the app but I still have my original system UI tuner app
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I shere the screenshots from Pixel 4XL
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DinarQ8 said:
I shere the screenshots from Pixel 4XL
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Yeah I know that was from your P4XL.... I believe you. It just doesn't work for my for some reason.

@bsg411 be sure you give the app permission adb command
adb shell pm grant com.leedroid.shortcutter android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
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DinarQ8 said:
@bsg411 be sure you give the app permission adb command
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I got the system UI tuner I already had installed to work. I had to allow "modify system settings" under the app settings. Now the heads up toggle works. Thank you for your help.

pa.pn2 said:
I turned heads up off via this adb command
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0
Work's for me..
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I tried this from my PC and this actually worked as well