My S6 Edge will be delivered in the next couple days and I'm gathering some info on how to get the most functionality out of the Edge. When looking at the Note Edge, the larger edge allowed a great deal of native functionality, like the swipe out app shortcuts, and swiping down for a widget bar with wifi/flashlight/etc toggles. I'm looking to have the same or greater functionality on the S6 Edge.
Here's a couple apps I've found that look to work well with the S6 Edge:
for app shortcuts, you add this as a feed: QuickLaunch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...4-22-quicklaunch-feed-galaxy-s6-edge-t3090255
for app/widget shortcuts, usable anywhere without the toggle bar: SwipePad: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
Anything else recommended as a favorite addon app for functionality?
I also plan on rooting immediately. Is there any recommendation for a Custom ROM that may have additional options along these lines? Or just, in general, any recommended ROMs I should consider installing right away?
Thanks guys!
transcend11 said:
My S6 Edge will be delivered in the next couple days and I'm gathering some info on how to get the most functionality out of the Edge. When looking at the Note Edge, the larger edge allowed a great deal of native functionality, like the swipe out app shortcuts, and swiping down for a widget bar with wifi/flashlight/etc toggles. I'm looking to have the same or greater functionality on the S6 Edge.
Here's a couple apps I've found that look to work well with the S6 Edge:
for app shortcuts, you add this as a feed: QuickLaunch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...4-22-quicklaunch-feed-galaxy-s6-edge-t3090255
for app/widget shortcuts, usable anywhere without the toggle bar: SwipePad: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
Anything else recommended as a favorite addon app for functionality?
I also plan on rooting immediately. Is there any recommendation for a Custom ROM that may have additional options along these lines? Or just, in general, any recommended ROMs I should consider installing right away?
Thanks guys!
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These threads are not custom ROM's; they are mods that do precisely what you are asking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...4-cocktail-autoon-mod-galaxy-s6-edge-t3116699
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nt/6-10-edge-lighting-alwaysedge-mod-t3132348
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-7-peoplestripe-hangouts-support-mod-t3129895
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/development/7-21-anyedge-galaxy-s6-edge-t3161932
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Hi,
just got Themer, and I really like it!
But, I can't get Page Buddy to work (Samsung Galaxy Note 2).
Could it be because Page Buddy is a Samsung-only thing?
Thanks for any help!
barnum1 said:
Hi,
just got Themer, and I really like it!
But, I can't get Page Buddy to work (Samsung Galaxy Note 2).
Could it be because Page Buddy is a Samsung-only thing?
Thanks for any help!
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Are you trying to use Page Buddy withing Themer?
Yep, I had my Samsung setup so that Page buddy opened the S-pen page (when I took out the pen).
That does not work after using Themer launcher.
No big deal, but I was just curious if there was a work-around....
Galaxy Note 2 > 3
I am furious that samsung took away page buddy and esp. did not leave any alternative or better feature on it.
I hardly think note 3 is better phone; only the dimension & maybe the Full HD screen will the selling point FOR me.
Samsung tried widgets on s4 and failed, I don't know what magazine's all about.
Anyways,
Here's why and how note 2 is better(this is all customed to my usability and the level of descent use Note features) :
S-PEN
1. S-Pen button and doube-tap on screen launching quick s-memo. yes, it's not good as action note BUT i think the most would use really note more than jogging down e-mails & phone numbers, if anything they should have included such feature or option on quick s-memo function. The biggest upside is quick s-note is treated just like any other s-memo.
2. Pulling S-Pen reacts as your 4th-hardware key/switch. Meaning, you can arrange app icons & widget or if any, you want to hide away can be launch pull(without detaching S-pen) and tap an app can be your quick launch. I have direct call, small s-memo widget, google translater, and starbucks, alarm(3rd party - "Timely"-because you don't need look/search for regular Time app, if you pull notification bar down and tap clock on left top corner re-direct you to clock). Try using optimizing page buddy as Quick dial or Favorite Contact.
Earphone PLUG
1. Music widget
2. Movie & Youtube widget & etc.
recommended shortcuts always changes why not have your own secret happy(?) place to go when you plug your earphone or detach your s-pen.
*Apple DO NOT take away feature that doesn't work right away(only based on my guesstimation). Nor put any prematurely developed or tested app. I just think Page Buddy feature has a great potential.
Hello kind strangers,
Have searched for the last two weeks for answers to my questions/needs/requirements but have come up with zilch.
Would very much appreciate your assistance.
I've rooted my htc m8 and flashed viper on it, I'm very pleased so far with the performance but and it's a big but, there are a few things lacking .
Here's a list of what I've been looking for:
1. Something that allows me to quick compose, quick reply, etc text messages from the lockscreen without me having to switch off my security password /pattern.
I've tried textra and glowfly, but none of these hit the spot.
I've been using Activator on my iPhone for years and am very surprised that Android doesn't have something similar.
Is there somethin like activator that allows you to make your own custom gestures as well as allowing you to change the functions of your hardware buttons?
Viper allows you to limited gestures etc, I want to be able to do gestures etc on my lockscreen, that actually opens apps and does things as opposed to taking me through the unlock process (am I goin too far now?:/)
2. I haven't used tasker yet due to being so new to Android, but have heard great things about it and will be looking into this more.
I'm assuming tasker allows users to swap profiles?
3. Multiwindows: I understand that Omni Rom comes with this function, but I don't want this Rom:/
What would be the best way to multitask without having to flash another rom?
4. What's the best floating app that you guys have used?
5. I really like customising my phone, viper does allow this , but is there another Rom that does this better without me losing sense? I thought I would dislike sense but it's started to grow on me.
6. Lockscreen apps - I've looked at both widgetlocker and dashclock and none of them appeal cause of the lack of security.
Is there somethin g that intergrates with the stock lockscreen, which will display notifications better, allow theming , widgets, as well as help with point 1 (quick compose and quick reply etc)?
I apologise in advance for the noobish questions, but I've spent more than a week searching for the answers and haven't found anything.
Would very much appreciate your input and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Regards,
Swat Valley
Perhaps I may have posted in the wrong section:/
Swat Valley said:
Hello kind strangers,
Have searched for the last two weeks for answers to my questions/needs/requirements but have come up with zilch.
Would very much appreciate your assistance.
I've rooted my htc m8 and flashed viper on it, I'm very pleased so far with the performance but and it's a big but, there are a few things lacking .
Here's a list of what I've been looking for:
1. Something that allows me to quick compose, quick reply, etc text messages from the lockscreen without me having to switch off my security password /pattern.
I've tried textra and glowfly, but none of these hit the spot.
I've been using Activator on my iPhone for years and am very surprised that Android doesn't have something similar.
Is there somethin like activator that allows you to make your own custom gestures as well as allowing you to change the functions of your hardware buttons?
Viper allows you to limited gestures etc, I want to be able to do gestures etc on my lockscreen, that actually opens apps and does things as opposed to taking me through the unlock process (am I goin too far now?:/)
2. I haven't used tasker yet due to being so new to Android, but have heard great things about it and will be looking into this more.
I'm assuming tasker allows users to swap profiles?
3. Multiwindows: I understand that Omni Rom comes with this function, but I don't want this Rom:/
What would be the best way to multitask without having to flash another rom?
4. What's the best floating app that you guys have used?
5. I really like customising my phone, viper does allow this , but is there another Rom that does this better without me losing sense? I thought I would dislike sense but it's started to grow on me.
6. Lockscreen apps - I've looked at both widgetlocker and dashclock and none of them appeal cause of the lack of security.
Is there somethin g that intergrates with the stock lockscreen, which will display notifications better, allow theming , widgets, as well as help with point 1 (quick compose and quick reply etc)?
I apologise in advance for the noobish questions, but I've spent more than a week searching for the answers and haven't found anything.
Would very much appreciate your input and thank you for taking the time to read this post.
Regards,
Swat Valley
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Welcome to android.
Many of your wants and needs can be met by using the mod called the Xposed Framework. This little guy allows "hooks" on to various calls to the system and redirects them to the Xposed Framework and the modules that you add to it. With this enabled you can do everything from stop ads to mod the status bar, lock screen, themes, and so much more. One caveat: This is currently not working with ART runtime, but not likely you are running that anyway on the One yet. It's also already included in your rom.
Notifications from a a Pattern/PIN/Password locked screen:
http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/a...protected-lock-screen-your-galaxy-s4-0149781/
(yes it says for the GS4, but the module is listed to work with the One as well) http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.labtech.mod
Custom Gestures:
Lockscreen -
HTC Gesture Modifier http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.mohammadag.htcgesturemodifier
HTC Sense 6 Toolbox http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.sensetoolbox.six
Anywhere but Lockscreen (unless you use a custom LS) -
Gesture Navigation + Multitouch Gestures http://repo.xposed.info/module/ind.fem.black.rayyan.xposed.gesturenavigation
All in One Gestures https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures
GMD GestureControl https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol
Tasker:
http://tasker.dinglisch.net/guides.html
MultiWindow:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.zst.xposed.halo.floatingwindow
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.lovewuchin.xposed.xmultiwindow
Different interpretations of multitasking. There are also tons of different side bar type apps that you can access from swiping from an edge of the screen to activate shortcuts to your favorite apps, contacts, settings, recents, etc. that are accessible from anywhere but the stock lockscreen.
Swipepad https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
Glovebox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fb.glovebox
Sidebar https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.sidebar
And so on... (my fav is Swipepad, especially after the last update which improved the performance greatly)
Floating apps:
Sorry, don't really use them.
Custom Sense roms:
Not saying Viper is the best, but you won't really find much that will be MORE customizable than a Viper rom. There are a few on the same level though, such as InsertCoin, Renovate, SkyDragon, and RayGlobe currently.
Lockscreen:
You can enable adding widgets (also in Settings > Security) and the AOSP lockscreen (like on a Nexus device) from the Venom Tweaks app as well. I like some lockscreen apps, like WidgetLocker, but at the end of the day, the 3rd party lockscreen replacements are either lacking in functionality(there are some that do have good security options, most do not), use more battery power, and end up lagging because when you wake the phone it might take a sec for the app to turn on as well where typically the stock lockscreen will be instantaneous. As far as Notifications - well, the phone has that option too, under Settings > Security > Notification Settings. Another alternative is some like Metro Notifications https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nlucas.wp7notificationslite which displays notifications a la Windows Phone style (and iOS) as banners, giving you options to swipe to dismiss or click to launch.
Hope that will get you started on your quest.
Is anywhere an app that doesn't require root and it is compatible with Android MM that "emulates" the sidebar that is active on the S6 and S7 Edge, you know the little white thingy that's on top and it opens up when you swipe to left and it shows you either people, and onanother swipe a list of commonly used/pre-configured apps? Or am I missing it amongst all the apps that are available on XDA and Play Store? .
I would like the app to approach to the original feature as close as possible, if that's even achievable.
Excuse me again if I am missing out an already existing app .
Best regards!
Well, custom roms have a thing called App Side Bar, which is basically the same thing as the fancy Edge, but it was there before this new Edgy trend.
But I don't think you can add contacts to it.
Eh, I don't want to root and flash custom roms, but sometimes maybe something comes along to satisfy our needs.
Thanks anyways ????
One super cool feature on the Samsung Internet Browser, was a release back in Springtime, that allowed the status bar to hidden. It looked so modern and nicer on new phones like a Galaxy S8 or V30, with minimal bezels etc...
But since then all the newer Samsung Interest .apks don't have that option anymore. I went back to that older .apk build, but it's a bit buggy in other areas, and the newest release is much smoother and overall better. But I miss that hide status bar option, don't understand why they got rid of that option ? It give you a little bit more space to view the web page at the top. And I also then have the Nav keys hidden while in the browser, so the browser takes up the entire screen, making the phone look very iPhone X'ish.
I run Nova launcher on my V30, and it has the option to hide status bar on the home screen, which I have set, but not while in an app itself, or in the browser. I wish there was a way to do that ? Any opinion ?
There is an app I use with success with my V30 on the playstore. It's called GMD Immersive.
nismotime said:
There is an app I use with success with my V30 on the playstore. It's called GMD Immersive.
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I was using another app which I had to get rid of due to excessive battery drain. Does this drain or any other significant issues for you?
Hi everyone
I like everything about s9 and s10 except horizontal app drawer.I would much prefer vertical and not paginated (or paginized) app drawer, so that i can just scroll through apps like in most other phones.
Can this be achieved with a custom ROM or add on? if so - which one?
Thanks for your advice!
The best way to achieve this without rooting is to install a new launcher. The most popular one is Nova Launcher . It lets you choose between horizontal and vertical scrolling and is very customizable in other ways as well. Since you would no longer be using OneUi, IMHO, you lose some functionality of the features samsung puts in the phone doing this however some would see this as a good thing.
Hello,
Thanks for suggestion. Yes I am aware about custom launchers - and i am considering this solution. I was wondering if it is possible to change One UI to vertical drawer before going down that road.
thanks