Hi All,
I'm still torn between getting a Note 3, Z Ultra and potentially the One Max...
I don't want to start a fan-boy style mine is best others are rubbish session, each has pros and cons for me otherwise I wouldn't keep changing my mind... BUT:
One key factor for me with the Note (and now even more with the Note 3) is the multi-window and now the small apps windows capability.
Now from youtube videos I have seen the mini apps function available from the running Apps screen. But from what I have seen, it only allows for one of these at any time. But I also remember reading that this was going to be enhanced and that multiple apps would be possible.
So, does anyone have any more info on this, anyone able to confirm if any such functionality has been introduced with the most recent software updates ?
At the moment, my ideal device would probably be something like :
Z Ultra Body finish, Screen Size and Waterproofing.
Slightly rounder corners, Smaller bezel, removable battery like Note 3.
Speakers and Fingerprint reader off HTC One Max.
Permanent hard buton and/or capacitive buttons like Note 3/One Max.
Camera from Note 3 but with Ultrapixels and OIS from HTC.
Sounds a bit non Ultra, but these are not all equally weighted and the Big Screen & Waterproofing would carry a heavy weighting for me...
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Can you open 2 browser mini apps one next to other? Thank you
Multiple Apps is possible then. Excellent.
The Note 3 integration stuff is slick, but this is definitely a start. I guess I'm going to keep flipflopping till I can get hand on these units and have a real play...
unknown364 said:
Can you open 2 browser mini apps one next to other? Thank you
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Unfortunately no it can't. Each type of mini app in one window only.
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unk_damnation said:
Unfortunately no it can't. Each type of mini app in one window only.
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Hi unk_damnation,
since you are being particularly helpful, would you be able to answer a slightly different question ?
I need to enable password lock due to company rules. I'm trying to determine what can be operated with the password still enabled. i.e. what's possible quickly if n a hurry. I know the camera is available, I was wondering if it is possible to launch a quick note taking app etc. from the standard lock screen (with password enabled) ?
Thanks,
Zuber
unk_damnation said:
Unfortunately no it can't. Each type of mini app in one window only.
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Can be done by using a third party floating browser.
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Zuber said:
Hi unk_damnation,
since you are being particularly helpful, would you be able to answer a slightly different question ?
I need to enable password lock due to company rules. I'm trying to determine what can be operated with the password still enabled. i.e. what's possible quickly if n a hurry. I know the camera is available, I was wondering if it is possible to launch a quick note taking app etc. from the standard lock screen (with password enabled) ?
Thanks,
Zuber
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Looks like such functionality needs some tweaks. There is already an Xposed module to bypass lock when opening apps from notifications in lockscreen, but IDK if bypassing lock from lockscreen widget is already implemented somewhere by someone.
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Zuber said:
Hi All,
I'm still torn between getting a Note 3, Z Ultra and potentially the One Max...
I don't want to start a fan-boy style mine is best others are rubbish session, each has pros and cons for me otherwise I wouldn't keep changing my mind... BUT:
One key factor for me with the Note (and now even more with the Note 3) is the multi-window and now the small apps windows capability.
Now from youtube videos I have seen the mini apps function available from the running Apps screen. But from what I have seen, it only allows for one of these at any time. But I also remember reading that this was going to be enhanced and that multiple apps would be possible.
So, does anyone have any more info on this, anyone able to confirm if any such functionality has been introduced with the most recent software updates ?
At the moment, my ideal device would probably be something like :
Z Ultra Body finish, Screen Size and Waterproofing.
Slightly rounder corners, Smaller bezel, removable battery like Note 3.
Speakers and Fingerprint reader off HTC One Max.
Permanent hard buton and/or capacitive buttons like Note 3/One Max.
Camera from Note 3 but with Ultrapixels and OIS from HTC.
Sounds a bit non Ultra, but these are not all equally weighted and the Big Screen & Waterproofing would carry a heavy weighting for me...
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Yes
I'm on the latest firmware
N it supports Multi App windows
Zuber said:
Hi unk_damnation,
since you are being particularly helpful, would you be able to answer a slightly different question ?
I need to enable password lock due to company rules. I'm trying to determine what can be operated with the password still enabled. i.e. what's possible quickly if n a hurry. I know the camera is available, I was wondering if it is possible to launch a quick note taking app etc. from the standard lock screen (with password enabled) ?
Thanks,
Zuber
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I use an app called Unlock with Wifi https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benhirashima.unlockwithwifi&hl=en
What that does is remove the screen lock requirement when you are connected to certain wifi networks. So you could negate the need for a screen lock pin when at home and at work and still require it when out and about.
Or you could just install xposed and disable the exchange lock completely. I personally don't like that idea though.
Zuber said:
Hi unk_damnation,
since you are being particularly helpful, would you be able to answer a slightly different question ?
I need to enable password lock due to company rules. I'm trying to determine what can be operated with the password still enabled. i.e. what's possible quickly if n a hurry. I know the camera is available, I was wondering if it is possible to launch a quick note taking app etc. from the standard lock screen (with password enabled) ?
Thanks,
Zuber
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I just found that app setting module in xposed can do exactly this! Haven't tried it but from the description it should. There's a "show when locked" option that can overlay the app on top of your lockscreen so you can fully access the app w/o unlocking. Safer than the unlock on certain wifi alternative (but hey, bypassing lock is never safe) - but this solution only works IF the app itself provide a lockscreen widget so you can access the app w/o unlocking in the first place.
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unk_damnation said:
I just found that app setting module in xposed can do exactly this! Haven't tried it but from the description it should. There's a "show when locked" option that can overlay the app on top of your lockscreen so you can fully access the app w/o unlocking. Safer than the unlock on certain wifi alternative (but hey, bypassing lock is never safe) - but this solution only works IF the app itself provide a lockscreen widget so you can access the app w/o unlocking in the first place.
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There are also dashclock extensions which will allow you to make a note from the lockscreen mate. :good:
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I thought we could list useful apps we've installed, and a quick summary of why. While browsing the Market I see a lot of comments "doesn't work with X", so I figured since we are blazing a new trail with our Notes we can save each other some aggravation and list ones we've found that definitely work.
Missed Message Flasher by TomatoX. Calendar only gives you one notification of an upcoming appointment, this lets you get multiple notifications until you stop it. Works for missed calls, texts, calendar and many others. I found the test notification in the setup does NOT work, but it does work for a real appointment. Haven't tried it with texts, calls yet. Edit 2/21, so far it doesn't appear to work with texts, let me know if you find otherwise. May try other options tonight. Edit 3/5, I'm still not sure I'm getting repeated notifications for anything other than calendar items, still testing.
Opera Mobile by Opera. Can't stand that the built-in browser can't identify as a desktop browser, but Opera Mobile can.
GPS Status & Toolbox by EclipSim. Nice real-time verification of all of your GPS stats, accelerometer, level, compass. Nice bonus, shows battery stats too (temp, %).
HotSpot Toggle by Mehdy Bohlool. One-click activation of the wifi hotspot. A little annoying that it doesn't line up with the other icons on the home screens, but it works.
XiiaLive Lite by Visual Blasters. For streaming ASX/WMA. I have a lifetime Internet account with SiriusXM. The sound quality from XiiaLive is much better than the SiriusXM app - the bit rate from the Sirius app is awful. I'm using this with a free online service called MusicDock. Use their "Windows Mobile" site (mentioned at the bottom of their home page) along with this app and you are golden.
Equalizer by Smart Android Apps. Simple, but works to modify the audio output, including on Blutooth.
Added 2/22
Battery Indicator by Darshan Computing. Same as Battery Percentage but is half the size (1/2 MB vs. 1 MB) and is easier to read IMO. No way to modify the stock indicator w/o rooting, so for now I'm using this instead.
CPU Spy by storm717. Very small. Lets you see how much time your CPU spends in each speed, including how much time it sleeps. If your battery is draining quickly this will let you see if it is ever sleeping.
Added 2/29
Word Feud by Berthussen IT. Scrabble-like game.
Added 3/05
AirDroid by SAND Studio. Way better than Keis Air - ability to transfer files, txt messaging, etc via wifi.
Music Volume EQ by K & K Design. Works well, autostarts, includes features other than just a basic EQ.
AndroSensor by Fiv Asim. Displays outputs and current draw from all of the sensors in the Note, including barometer.
Added 3/13
Screen Filter by haxor industry. Much more effective than using Dimmer (listed below). Allows you to dim just as much as you want, or as little as you want. So you can go really dark at let's say 20%, or if you just think the stock auto-brightness is a little too bright, you can permanently apply a 75% filter to dim it down just a little and still let the auto feature do its job. I'm currently trying that. Only problem is as you get to the really dark settings you get a noticable gray coloration to the whole screen - minor and an acceptable trade-off. You can set up multiple home screen shortcuts for multiple settings. Can work along with Dimmer but it is pointless, I just uninstalled Dimmer.
Added 3/23
Screen On by Konstantinos Polychronis. Keeps the screen on for selected apps, or when charging. For instance, Google Maps where you don't want the screen to turn off (and loose your position). This is a tentative recommendation - at first it was flaky (didn't keep the screen on) for some apps but seems to be better after rebooting. I'll report back after a while. After selecting your applications from the list don't forget to enable the application with the checkbox in the upper left corner.
Calendar Snooze by Bitfire-development. Adds lots of snooze options to calendar notifications, more initial notification options and more reminder notification options. I still use Missed Message Flasher for text and Google Talk, but I turned off reminders for calendar in MMF and use Calendar Snooze instead. Mostly because it allows you to set a pattern for vibrate instead of having just one long vibration. I notice it better when it pulses several times.
Added 4/9
Increasing Ring by sashomasho. Increases the volume of your ringer and/or clock alarm, so you can start off completely silent or nearly silent and increase the volume over time. Gives you a chance to grab your phone and answer or reject a call without it blaring at top volume on the first ring. Note that it increases the volume based on your current ring setting so make sure you turn your ring volume below full volume or it will appear that the app isn't working.
Can recommend but don't use anymore
Dimmer (Night Mode) by geekyouup. One-click ability to dim your display as far as it will go. The stock brightness slider will only take you to "30", this takes you to "10". A noticeable difference especially in a dark room. Screen Filter (listed above) works much better and is more versatile so I removed this app.
Can no longer recommend
Equalizer by Smart Android Apps. Would randomly stop modifying the audio stream even though the app was still listed in the task manager. Also had to re-start after every reboot. Found another equalizer (listed above) which doesn't have either problem. Also I think it sounds better.
SiriusXM Internet Radio by SiriusXM Radio Inc. Doesn't let you force a specific quality, and found an aftermarket solution (listed above) which sounds much better.
Battery Percentage & Temp by Global Developers Adds a battery percentage display as a permanent notification. Battery Indicator (above) is easier to read and the app is half the size of this one.
Please list your own useful apps...
Good list, although this probably belongs in the Galaxy Note Themes and Apps forums.
Some other adds:
Skitch - Evernote add-on that supports sketching. A lot like S Memo, but it has a bit deeper integration with Evernote if you're using that.
iAnnotate Lite - Download from the Samsung App Store to ensure Galaxy Note compatibility. Great tool for marking up PDFs.
Currents - Works great on the Note. The bigger screen really lets you take advantage of the magazine-like layout similar to what you see on a tablet.
I'll add Sketchbook (Mobile) to the list. Pro is still tablet only.
Also, Fruit Ninja and Spirit HD, both of which I've found are great with the S-Pen. The latter locked up and crashed last I played, though; not sure if this will be a recurring issue. EDIT 2/22 - Skip Spirit HD for now. The crashing is consistent, closing the app after two or three levels every time.
I had to side-load the Amazon App store so that I could get my copy of Swift Key X keyboard.
Swiftkey thinks the Note is a Tablet!!
radon222 said:
I had to side-load the Amazon App store so that I could get my copy of Swift Key X keyboard.
Swiftkey thinks the Note is a Tablet!!
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Yup, and it works great too. A must have for the Note for me.
Friendcaster Pro and TweetCaster Pro are indispensable for me as well.
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Yup, and it works great too. A must have for the Note for me.
Friendcaster Pro and TweetCaster Pro are indispensable for me as well.
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Likewise. I use Tweetcaster Pro, a lot better than all of the twitter app out there.
I use Mr. Number for blocking spam / private / blocked numbers. But for some reason the app thinks I'm not in the US, hence why I'm having issues with it at the moment but it's still working regardless.
Streamzoo / MyTubo - for picture editing. Not close to instagram but it does the trick.
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I had to side-load the Amazon App store so that I could get my copy of Swift Key X keyboard.
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I recommend "Better Keyboard 8" from Amazon market:
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Greatest features of all I have tried...
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Swiftkey Tablet X on the Note.
Perfect for my hands, at least.
How did you get the split keyboard in swiftkey x?
ranick01 said:
How did you get the split keyboard in swiftkey x?
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It's the tablet version, a separate purchase in the market. It may still be on sale, though.
id10terrordfw said:
Swiftkey Tablet X on the Note.
Perfect for my hands, at least.
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Will the regular Swiftkey X work? And can you tell me what's the difference?
NR017 said:
Will the regular Swiftkey X work? And can you tell me what's the difference?
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Yes, regular swiftkey x works but I don't think you can split the keyboard like in the tablet version
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Yes, regular swiftkey x works but I don't think you can split the keyboard like in the tablet version
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Tried download the regular one. Thinks G Note is a tablet. Haha. I like the dark one, but I hate that neon colors. Hurts my eyes.
techntrek said:
I thought we could list useful apps we've installed, and a quick summary of why.
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If y'all can please include what does the application do... I know I can search it but it would be easier just to have it stated in the message.
Thanks!
For your question, the note is great for watching porn, great screen
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For your question, the note is great for watching porn, great screen
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And your response was directed to????
chavitoracing said:
For your question, the note is great for watching porn, great screen
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Lol.....indeed.
Made a few updates to my list.
For anyone that uses a bluetooth headset and is tired of pocket dials, Proximity Service works well to keep the screen off while in the pocket. It takes a bit to get used to it with regard to how you work with the device, but it is less of of an issue with the Note than it was with my LG Optimus.
I think this deserves its own thread so more people will be able to get a better view of the Vodafone Kit Kat update which i got today as an OTA ( D80220A DE 16GB ).
1. Auto brightness works perfectly (although it's a bit dark in low light conditions,maybe my eyes have to get used to it)
2. Knock on is instant, works perfectly and it's 100% accurate and successful (led light flashes cyan instead of white)
3. Auto account sync now works perfectly(it used to refresh randomly)
4. Battery life is actually better
5. Some apps run faster and they have the 3 dot option which first appeared on 4.3 I think?
6. Locations services and gps have merged to a single toggle button but you can still switch to different modes. Also more battery efficient.
7. White icons on status bar and transparency for status bar + front touch buttons on apps that support it
8. Updated LG applications
9. On screen phone application added (allows to control phone screen from the computer while on wifi) and preinstalled Google Drive app.
10. Camera photos are saved by default in a "camera" folder instead of the 100LGDSC.Camera(old) contains the old photos in gallery.
11. No knock code and no ART options available.
12. In application settings there is a separate "Disabled" bar next to "All" listing the disabled apps (Which is very convenient)
13. Printing added on general settings
14. 4G works normaly as before
15. The font on some apps is bigger
16. Weather animation now working properly and without lag on the lockscreen
17. Camera autofocus seems to have been improved, especially in video recording
18. No more stuttering on menu animations while something else runs in the background (i.e. When a chat head pops up or the weather widget refreshes)
19. Option in settings for turning on or off the led notification light for downloaded apps
20. Aspect ratio correction was removed from the settings (I can't find it so correct me if i'm wrong)
21. Two new FM radio widgets available
Changelist by the community members,not confirmed by me:
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You can swipe up the notification panel from everywhere, even from free space - on Jelly Bean, you had to grab the bar at the bottom.
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Music playback uses less power definitely.That was a major kitkat change and LG applied it well here.
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while scrolling at times it clicks. happens mostly in settings app. touch response is not good. feels a bit weird
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Can't get OTG to work on this rom. It tries to mount but nothing appears on storage.
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I had my phone on silent mode and I unlocked it. I can swear I heard the unlock sound.
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Issues:
1. "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" error showing up after each boot
(Note : Reportedly a hard reset fixes this)
(Note 2 : I confirmed that SwiftKey causes the error and it should be resolved by an app update.
Vote for the bug here: http://support.swiftkey.net/forums/...stions/5560697-foreclose-on-lg-g2-at-t-kitkat)
2. The Bluetooth process is running even when off but i don't see high impact on battery life as others mentioned.
Eventually people will report the issue and it will be fixed in a future update.
3. Noise and hissing when playing music with earphones and the stock player.
4. Sometimes,when plugging in the headphones the sound comes only from the the phone speaker and only way to resolve this is by rebooting.
(As for the lower benchmark scores after KitKat i've never tried it and i couldn't care less)
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This update is more like an "under the hood" job ! Phone feels smoother and stable overall, many small issues have been sorted and a few details here and there were refined and polished, resulting in a stock Rom the way it should be done. In short words I'm very satisfied.
Feel free to ask me questions
Regards!
Edit: Post will be updated regularly with community reported changes and bugs.
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...... but i don't see high impact on battery life as others mentioned.......
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True I don't either!
+1 You can swipe up the notification panel from everywhere, even from free space - on Jelly Bean, you had to grab the bar at the bottom.
I'm not sure if this is KK related or it has been there before but when I receive an incoming call while I'm browsing a small window pops up with the caller info and 'answer' and 'reject' buttons so you won't get interrupted by calls if your doing something which is a really nice feature!
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Wao this is a very positive review regarding update. Seems like it was well worth the wait.
I'll be very glad if Auto Brightness is working fine now.
Two questions
1. Opening threads in messages app seem to take a second in JB. Any difference felt in kitkat?
2. Photos taken as portrait come out as landscapes in PC and have to set them as portrait again in windows. Kitkat solves this?
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I'm not sure if this is KK related or it has been there before but when I receive an incoming call while I'm browsing a small window pops up with the caller info and 'answer' and 'reject' buttons so you won't get interrupted by calls if your doing something which is a really nice feature!
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this was pre-kitkat, you must have had it disabled
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Wao this is a very positive review regarding update. Seems like it was well worth the wait.
I'll be very glad if Auto Brightness is working fine now.
Two questions
1. Opening threads in messages app seem to take a second in JB. Any difference felt in kitkat?
2. Photos taken as portrait come out as landscapes in PC and have to set them as portrait again in windows. Kitkat solves this?
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1. Not sure if it's a second but doesn't seem to have changed for me
2. It's the same, but I think this is due to the way Windows Explorer handles the photos.
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1. Opening threads in messages app seem to take a second in JB. Any difference felt in kitkat?....
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It's faster like 1/4 of a sec than before that's y i didn't use the stock sms app but it's ok now @Cienight Music playback uses less power definitely.That was a major kitkat change and LG applied it well here.I listen to alot of music so I know.
anyone know how to get rid of bluetooth running in background even though its not on?
I found that the rotation on home screen from portrait to landscape is smoother.
No widgets redraw or stutter like on JB.
Thats a good thing..
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anyone know how to get rid of bluetooth running in background even though its not on?
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there was a suggestion to choose only bluetooth from the battery saver items and turn it on immediately but i tried that and it doesnt woek.
Can you try swiping the navigation bar downwards? I saw a video about a KK review on G2 and he can hide / show the nav bar by swiping gesture. Please confirm?
The bluetooth service doesnt seem to run on the Korean version guys.Maybe they fixed it?
I found another issue guys tho i dont know if its only on my end:
When using the quick window case there was supposed to be music controls when playing music with the stock player,no?
Anyone that can confirm this?
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I found another issue guys tho i dont know if its only on my end:
When using the quick window case there was supposed to be music controls when playing music with the stock player,no?
Anyone that can confirm this?
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Yes, this is the case on mine which is still not kitkat'ed
Cienight said:
I found another issue guys tho i dont know if its only on my end:
When using the quick window case there was supposed to be music controls when playing music with the stock player,no?
Anyone that can confirm this?
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I still get that music control.
you can activated it on setting>general>accessory>quickwindow case> tap it ON and then choose "select apps", checklist "music"
You can now double tap on app picker to select app
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I don't think battery life is better in usage but standby power consumption has improved a lot.
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May i report the worst issue after this update:
Noise and hissing when playing music with earphones and the stock player!
Oh god this is so frustrating i hope they fix this fast...
FingerSecurity is a security app for Samsung devices with a fingerprint reader. The app will protect apps of your choice with your fingerprint.
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With it's first release on July 16, 2014 FingerSecurity is the first app that allows an owner of a Samsung device with a fingerprint sensor to protect their apps with their fingerprints.
FingerSecurity allows you to protect any app with your fingerprint. FingerSecurity has many options to make your life easier and more secure.
- Protect any app with your fingerprint
- Widget for fast enabling/disabling
- Set timeouts to allow a short switch between apps
- Unlock multiple apps at ones
- Use your alternative password or pin code to unlock apps when your fingerprint is not recognized
- FingerSecurity can’t be uninstalled or killed
- Automatically protect new apps
- Use your favorite image as background
- Use a fake crash dialog
- Automatically unlock your apps at specific locations
- Only allow specific people(fingerprints) to unlock an app
- Protect notifications of protected apps
***FAQ***
- Why is my device not supported?
FingerSecurity will only work on Samsung devices with a fingerprint sensor. So your device is not a Samsung device or your Samsung device does not have a fingerprint sensor.
- A notification is asking for a backup password. What should I do?
This is a security feature from the system(it is not a part of FingerSecurity but from Samsung’s firmware). When you scan your fingerprint too many times without identification then the system will block the sensor and ask for your backup password. The backup password was specified during the registration of your fingerprints(this might not be the same as your alternative password for FingerSecurity). You have to enter your backup password else you can’t use the fingerprint sensor.
- I can’t remember my backup password.
Unfortunately there is no way to reset the backup password. The only solution is performing a hard reset.
- FingerSecurity uses a lot of battery after updating.
Please restart your device. Then FingerSecurity will work normal again and the battery usage will drop.
More information:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rickclephas.fingersecurity
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/themes-apps/themes-themes-fingersecurity-t2854653
https://plus.google.com/communities/115259588790075802436
A wish come true.. You are amazing!!! Works flawlessly. This just needs a finger swipe indicator and it should be perfect already.
gyxter said:
A wish come true.. You are amazing!!! Works flawlessly. This just needs a finger swipe indicator and it should be perfect already.
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Thanks. i will add a finger swipe indicator.
Great job! Finally!
Few things I noticed are that it doesn't always open my apps after I swipe, just goes back to homescreen.
And setting timeout just closes the security app but only when I try to delete the numbers ..
Thanks for this awesome app! Keep it up!
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I was looking for this desparetly..
You made my dreams to come in Truth..
Keep it up..
Thanks a lot Boss.
this app is great but i have a suggestion that it would be better if the fingerprint scanner pop up directly when i open the app. It's a waste of time to press the button again.
NeoNikon said:
Great job! Finally!
Few things I noticed are that it doesn't always open my apps after I swipe, just goes back to homescreen.
And setting timeout just closes the security app but only when I try to delete the numbers ..
Thanks for this awesome app! Keep it up!
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Thanks for the feedback i will try to fix this.
erniechan said:
this app is great but i have a suggestion that it would be better if the fingerprint scanner pop up directly when i open the app. It's a waste of time to press the button again.
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Thanks for the feedback i am working on this.(This wil be available soon)
But you can also scan your finger imediatly then it procceses it in the background without the popup.
Awesome app
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I uploaded a new version of my app. It will be available within a few hours.
Changes:
Added indicator
Added option to hide indicator
Fixed timeout error
If there are any more errors please let me know.
I am still working on a solution for the "returning to homescreen" problem.
Feel free to let me know if there are things you would like to be added.
i would like you to add wifi lock/unlock feature. i would be nice not to have to unlock the app when i am at home
Rick Clephas said:
I uploaded a new version of my app. It will be available within a few hours.
Changes:
Added indicator
Added option to hide indicator
Fixed timeout error
If there are any more errors please let me know.
I am still working on a solution for the "returning to homescreen" problem.
Feel free to let me know if there are things you would like to be added.
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It's all good ! Here's my suggestions :
+ In the app selector menu, please make the possibility to sort between protected app and unprotected ones.
+ Make tab that separate between services and apps. Because i have a list of apps including (baby monitor, adapt sound, airwakeup...) for sure i don't want to protect those and they make the app list very long.
+ If you can make the protection interface less harsher that would be great. Like in the paranoid android rom, you can have the app blurred (Add an option for amount of transparency ?) so we can't see what's going on it, and have the protection layer in top of it. The transition then will be much more soft
+ I won't mind another logo and another name.
That's it
Thanks for the great app
-delete-
doctor_vai said:
It's all good ! Here's my suggestions :
+ In the app selector menu, please make the possibility to sort between protected app and unprotected ones.
+ Make tab that separate between services and apps. Because i have a list of apps including (baby monitor, adapt sound, airwakeup...) for sure i don't want to protect those and they make the app list very long.
+ If you can make the protection interface less harsher that would be great. Like in the paranoid android rom, you can have the app blurred (Add an option for amount of transparency ?) so we can't see what's going on it, and have the protection layer in top of it. The transition then will be much more soft
+ I won't mind another logo and another name.
That's it
Thanks for the great app
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sp0r0s said:
i would like you to add wifi lock/unlock feature. i would be nice not to have to unlock the app when i am at home
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Thanks for your ideas i really like them.
I will try to add them.
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sp0r0s said:
i would like you to add wifi lock/unlock feature. i would be nice not to have to unlock the app when i am at home
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Just turn on fingerprint lock for settings.
Link for it??? To download
Cool)))
But I don't understand: how can I cancel entering the blocked app? "Back" not work and "Close" too.
See my firts post and replace "(dot)" with "."
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gyxter said:
Just turn on fingerprint lock for settings.
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I mean when I'm connected to my wifi, I will not have to unlock the apps. And when I'm away from home I will need to unlock the apps to work
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GnomeWhite said:
Cool)))
But I don't understand: how can I cancel entering the blocked app? "Back" not work and "Close" too.
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If you press the back or home key you will be send to your home screen.
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sp0r0s said:
I mean when I'm connected to my wifi, I will not have to unlock the apps. And when I'm away from home I will need to unlock the apps to work
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Ah right. I misunderstood your first post. That would be useful for those apps that are running in background while using wifi. No need to unlock when activating the app from task manager or drawer. :good:
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XDA-Developers: Customize the Google Pixel 2’s Active Edge to do any action with Edge Sense Plus [XDA Spotlight]
What is Edge Sense Plus?
Edge Sense Plus was initially just meant for the HTC U series. It let's you customize the squeeze action and adds some more squeeze gestures and features.
But with the Pixel2 and Pixel3 also coming with a squeezable frame I found a way to make it compatible too.
Since google locked active edge down to just only be able to start Assistant it will require a device rooted with magisk
Requirements
You need to run a STOCK based ROM, because Active Edge is broken on AOSP roms.
You need to be rooted with magisk to use it.
Install the Active Edge System Mod Magisk Module from the MagiskManager Repo and the EdgeSensePlus from the playstore and you are ready to go!
Telegram Group
Join Telegram Edge Sense Plus Group
How does it work
To make it working on the Pixel3 I had to modify the SystemUIGoogle.apk that runs the ElmyraService (Service that processes the squeeze gestures).
I intercept the events and pass them to the EdgeSensePlus Application that starts the appropriate action then that you selected.
Some more adjustments were made, so the squeezing also works when you are in immersive mode, camera or when Google Assistant is deactivated/uninstalled.
What can it do?
Custom actions:
Currently you can choose from over different actions
Quickly Start camera - Also when screen is off and locked
Per App Action - Execute different squeeze actions depending in what app you are!
Sidebar
Gesture Panel - Draw custom gestures to start different actions
Custom App
Shortcuts - e.g. to make direct calls, start tasker tasks and more!
Scroll up/down
Flashlight
Recent Apps
Toggle Autorotation
Autobrightness (6 states: Auto, Min, Low, Mid, High, Max)
Split Screen
Expand/Collapse Statusbar
Toggle NFC
Toggle Display on/off
Toggle Autorotation
Toggle DND
Toggle Vibration
Toggle Bluetooth
Toggle WiFi
Music Play/Pause
Previous Track
Next Track
Toggle Keep awake
Google Assistent
Lock Screen
Back
Home
Toggle Sync
Sync all accounts
Previous App
Take Screenshot
Clear all notifications
GPS
Answer/End call
Immersive Mode
Shell command
Per app actions:
With the per app action, you can define different squeeze actions per app. So the chosen action will be executed dependent in what app you are currently are.
Double Squeeze: (Premium)
If you often accidentally trigger a short squeeze, that won't happen anymore if you map your desired action to the double squeeze gesture.
You can define a double squeeze interval, to ensure you are quick enough to trigger it every time.
Long Squeeze:
Missed a long squeeze action on your Pixel? Edge Sense Plus has it!
G-Sensor usage: (Premium)
If enabled, will be able to execute different actions depending on the current position of your device, whether it is flat or upright in your hand.
That way you can have six different squeeze gestures: short, long, doublepress in flat or upright device position.
Media control:
The media control will override your set squeeze actions while media is playing so you can control your media.
That includes play/pause, increase/decrease volume and skip to next and previous track.
Squeeze sounds:
Ever thought it would be funny if a squeeze of your Pixel3 would make a sound, if it is a *click*, *oink* , *fart* or whatever you think of?
You can use any .mp3 file to make that happen!
Sidebar:
The Sidebar has 4 different panels, Applications, Shortcuts, Recent Apps (Premium), Quicksettings (Premium).
Panel colors are customizable
Instructions
You must be on at least Oreo 8.1 to to be able to use it. Root with Magisk is required since the magisk module is mandatory!
It is recommended to have a working TWRP backup in case something goes wrong. Check the FAQ for help too.
Like always: Flash on your own risk. I'm not responsible for any damaga to your device
Flash the Magisk Module either in Magisk Manager or TWRP
Install Edge Sense Plus
Enjoy.
Downloads
Now also available via the MagiskManager Repo:
I recommend to install and update the Magisk Module directly via the MagiskManager repository directly in the MagiskManager app.
All releases will be also available on the GitHub repository
Edge Sense Plus:
FAQ
Q: Will it also work on the Pixel 3 XL?
A: Yes, it will. The Magisk module is multi device and version compatible. There is a separate thread on the Pixel 3 XL forum. though
Q: My device bootloops after flashing the magisk module.
A: Ensure you are on the latest Pixel 3 OTA. To get out of the bootloop, go to the magisk thread and install the magisk uninstaller and then reinstall magisk again.
Q: The magisk module zip is greyed out when I try to install it.
A: I have no explanation why it happens for some. Install a FileManager like SolidExplorer or FX File Explorer, then Select that File Browser in the System File Explorer to select the path
feature request
Would it be possible to add squeeze to take a photo? Really enjoy your app, thanks!
bloodsand said:
Would it be possible to add squeeze to take a photo? Really enjoy your app, thanks!
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Enable the root toggle at the very bottom. It'll unlock some more action, one of them is "Camera" and it will take a photo, if you are within the camera app.
If you are not, it will start the camera app first, then you need to squeeze another time to take a picture.
j to the 4n said:
Enable the root toggle at the very bottom. It'll unlock some more action, one of them is "Camera" and it will take a photo, if you are within the camera app.
If you are not, it will start the camera app first, then you need to squeeze another time to take a picture.
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Just what I was looking for! Cool
bloodsand said:
Just what I was looking for! Cool
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You are welcome. Leave a rating in the play store if you don't mind.
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Awesome job brother, works perfect on my Pixel 3! Left you 5 star feedback on the Play Store,,,keep up the great work! As an added benefit, because of the way your app draws from framework its transparent on my Translucent Substratum theme which means one less app to theme,,look cool to me
How does one unlock premium? It doesn't seem to work...
arodey said:
How does one unlock premium? It doesn't seem to work...
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Switched to dark mode?
There is a little bug after switching to it, that dialog is empty. Close the app completely and remove it from the recent apps screen and it should work.
Will fix that bug later today though.
Sry for the troubles.
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j to the 4n said:
Switched to dark mode?
There is a little bug after switching to it, that dialog is empty. Close the app completely and remove it from the recent apps screen and it should work.
Will fix that bug later today though.
Sry for the troubles.
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Thank you!
Hmm. It seems to not want to unlock premium anymore?
State.of.mind said:
Hmm. It seems to not want to unlock premium anymore?
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You purchased it on your Pixel3, it unlocked premium and then suddenly premium was gone?
That sounds weird. PM me your mail adress please.
j to the 4n said:
You purchased it on your Pixel3, it unlocked premium and then suddenly premium was gone?
That sounds weird. PM me your mail adress please.
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Mine does it too at times...when I go to app premium is gone.
That really shouldn't happen.
The above post is a bit missleading, since he purchased on the Pixel2 and installed it now on the Pixel3. The Premium Version is per device though.
Once you are premium on a device, it will stay premium.
j to the 4n said:
You purchased it on your Pixel3, it unlocked premium and then suddenly premium was gone?
That sounds weird. PM me your mail adress please.
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drocny87 said:
Mine does it too at times...when I go to app premium is gone.
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I had this happen too immediately after I purchased it. However, killing the app and restarting it brought it back.
j to the 4n said:
That really shouldn't happen.
The above post is a bit missleading, since he purchased on the Pixel2 and installed it now on the Pixel3. The Premium Version is per device though.
Once you are premium on a device, it will stay premium.
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Curious as to if the premium version being per-device is a licensing limitation or a personal decision?
I only purchased it on my Pixel 3 and have the issue. Sometimes killing the app and restarting it will bring back premium
cambunch said:
I had this happen too immediately after I purchased it. However, killing the app and restarting it brought it back.
Curious as to if the premium version being per-device is a licensing limitation or a personal decision?
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Personal.
Put so much time into this app and also a lot into the magisk modules for the Pixel.
Unfortunately limited to a small userbase since it needs root and the app works just works just on a couple devices, since it is tied to the squeezable frame.
Just trying to fill the vacation saving for my family a bit and a new baby seat for our 2nd son.
I'm really not mad at anyone though pming me and asking for a free premium key if they bought it on the Pixel2 already.
Already did that a couple of times today.
j to the 4n said:
Personal.
Put so much time into this app and also a lot into the magisk modules for the Pixel.
Unfortunately limited to a small userbase since it needs root and the app works just works just on a couple devices, since it is tied to the squeezable frame.
Just trying to fill the vacation saving for my family a bit and a new baby seat for our 2nd son.
I'm really not mad at anyone though pming me and asking for a free premium key if they bought it on the Pixel2 already.
Already did that a couple of times today.
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No need for justification, just curious as I am working on an app with some IAPs and wanted to know more about your setup. Wasn't sure if there was something different due to Magisk, etc.
Keep up the good work! Long squeeze for killing the foreground app and toggling the flashlight on screen off are enough to justify the purchase for me!
hello everyone
i have a few questions about notifications on Huawei mate 20 pro. First, i can't swipe notifications down on the lockscreen to see the full message. I only see the first line. That is very annoying! I had a s9+ before this one and i liked the swiping down of the notifications. Second I also don't see notifications on the always on display. I mean, what's the point of it if you only see the time, date and battery?
Are these things just in the EMUI or can i change it? And would it help if we send emails to them? Oneplus for example listens to their community. Is huawei like that or more like Apple who gives a **** about the community?
i hope you guys can help me!!!
PS: I know that my English isn't great, so i don't need comments on typos :silly:
Need to go into face unlock settings and can turn off the hide notifications before unlock option.
lynxblaine said:
Need to go into face unlock settings and can turn off the hide notifications before unlock option.
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I know that. My question is why i can't swipe notifications down to see the full message.
r0705931 said:
I know that. My question is why i can't swipe notifications down to see the full message.
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because you need to follow what they said. Its set by default to HIDE them. this will allow them
leo72793 said:
because you need to follow what they said. Its set by default to HIDE them. this will allow them
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i don't think you understand me. I CAN see notifications and i CAN see what's in the message but i CAN'T expand the notification to see the FULL notification.
I was saying this since day 1 lol. found out if you tap precisely on the little arrow on the top line of the notification it expands them all. I would screenshot but returned my Mate 20 Pro this morning for a refund.
havokk said:
I was saying this since day 1 lol. found out if you tap precisely on the little arrow on the top line of the notification it expands them all. I would screenshot but returned my Mate 20 Pro this morning for a refund.
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Yeah, it expands but it still don't show everything. Why did you return it?
r0705931 said:
Yeah, it expands but it still don't show everything. Why did you return it?
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My first one had green screen which was annoying in itself. but I just didnt unbox the replacement so it was easier to return
but yeah:
Notification issues (missed calls just dont really show anywhere unless you open the dialer app too)
Issues unlocking the device - face unlock didnt work very well and I followed the advice to set it up with my face being lit from the front, fingerprint reader didnt work very well for me either and I had tried deleting and adding my fingerprint a few times too - would work fine for the first day. I would always end up having to enter the pin number to unlock it which also annoyed me that I could have a pattern unlock - would have been quicker to do a pattern than a 6 digit pin.
Silence from Huawei on updates, bugs and green screen issue.
I purchased simfree unlocked from a general store and not a network but it still relies on my network for updates.
Camera was great but it did take work to take a good pic - all this please hold still to sharpen and stuff. I never managed to take a quick snap that was in focus lol
Gone back to the Pixel 2 and saving my money for next year, if this gets root and stock android and maybe a hardware revision to elimiate all green screens then I'll come back to it though!
havokk said:
My first one had green screen which was annoying in itself. but I just didnt unbox the replacement so it was easier to return
but yeah:
Notification issues (missed calls just dont really show anywhere unless you open the dialer app too)
Issues unlocking the device - face unlock didnt work very well and I followed the advice to set it up with my face being lit from the front, fingerprint reader didnt work very well for me either and I had tried deleting and adding my fingerprint a few times too - would work fine for the first day. I would always end up having to enter the pin number to unlock it which also annoyed me that I could have a pattern unlock - would have been quicker to do a pattern than a 6 digit pin.
Silence from Huawei on updates, bugs and green screen issue.
I purchased simfree unlocked from a general store and not a network but it still relies on my network for updates.
Camera was great but it did take work to take a good pic - all this please hold still to sharpen and stuff. I never managed to take a quick snap that was in focus lol
Gone back to the Pixel 2 and saving my money for next year, if this gets root and stock android and maybe a hardware revision to elimiate all green screens then I'll come back to it though!
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All your points are spot on, except that after a bit of work, i can get incredible camera shots, but I would also add:
Notifications appear and then disappear sometimes, or appear again after I've got rid of them
Swipe down from middle of the screen should be notifications, and not search
No swipe up from bottom of screen to access flashlight etc... like you can do on the lock screen...
Automatic brightness often switches down while I'm unlocking the phone, probably because i'm covering some light while reaching for it, and then doesn't ramp back up, so have turned this off
Native Email Client gets emails 15 - 30 mins after the gmail app...
Mine is a Vodafone UK Pre-Order, LG screen, current screen status:
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"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"
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For anyone else on Vodafone, what are you doing about yours? I'm thinking to hold off replacing as long as possible to try and get a better screen
I agree with both of you. The software is bad imho. I have a LG screen but no green screen problems. I am thinking to return it because of the bad software and the screenproblems. But what phone should i go with then? The only phone that has a lot incommon with the mate 20 pro is the note 9. Maybe pixel 3 xl but it has way less battery, less ram, no super charging...
r0705931 said:
I agree with both of you. The software is bad imho. I have a LG screen but no green screen problems. I am thinking to return it because of the bad software and the screenproblems. But what phone should i go with then? The only phone that has a lot incommon with the mate 20 pro is the note 9. Maybe pixel 3 xl but it has way less battery, less ram, no super charging...
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Note 9 less ram? Butt better os,
aygul12345 said:
Note 9 less ram? Butt better os,
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No i was talking about pixel 3 xl. Note 9 has same
I would have Huawei over Samsung any day of the week
I have Samsung S9, LG G7 and now this Mate 20 Pro.. honestly Huawei is amazing piece of HW, but the software side is way behind LG or Samsung.
You will just spot all the missing features during daily use. There are so much useful things that works on LG/Samsung, but are missing on Huawei.
Is there some official email, or developer forum, where we can post feature requests?
kavalir said:
I have Samsung S9, LG G7 and now this Mate 20 Pro.. honestly Huawei is amazing piece of HW, but the software side is way behind LG or Samsung.
You will just spot all the missing features during daily use. There are so much useful things that works on LG/Samsung, but are missing on Huawei.
Is there some official email, or developer forum, where we can post feature requests?
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yep, that is what i mean. There are a lot of little things on samsung that makes it for me better. for me software > hardware. although samsung has both.