Wide View - LG G8X ThinQ Questions & Answers

So far the only app I have found that works with "wide view" is chrome. Is there a setting sonewhere to add more apps to this view? For me, wide view is the entire point of a phone like this. LG adding functionality to use the phone purely in wide view mode is pretty much a must for it to be worth buying this thing, if you ask me...

Install this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.refy.android.g8x.widemode

Yeah... While I appreciate that dev making that app... Its a far cry from what is actually needed unfortunately.

loudog3114 said:
Yeah... While I appreciate that dev making that app... Its a far cry from what is actually needed unfortunately.
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Are you sure you are using it correctly? It allows virtually every app to work in widescreen. You can also use it conjunction in tasker.

Yes. The constant switching is just nowhere near as good as just having a permanent wide mode button like the Axon M had.

Have you tried it with Tasker? For me, every option in the configuration for the plugin just turns on Wide View, including Off and Toggle. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Do you have a sample profile?
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Are you sure you are using it correctly? It allows virtually every app to work in widescreen. You can also use it conjunction in tasker.
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How does Tasker help with this? Are you using autmating wideview when launching specific apps?

sduong said:
Have you tried it with Tasker? For me, every option in the configuration for the plugin just turns on Wide View, including Off and Toggle. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Do you have a sample profile?
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Hi. All the settings--on, off and toggle--work for me.
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inzimam said:
How does Tasker help with this? Are you using autmating wideview when launching specific apps?
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Yes. I have it set to launch automatically on apps like gmail, word, etc.

Yeah,
That's how I'm using it too. But I can't get the off/toggle to work.
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Hi. All the settings--on, off and toggle--work for me.
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Yes. I have it set to launch automatically on apps like gmail, word, etc.
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I am a Tasker novice. Can one of you describe how to create the task that launches Widemode when opening certain apps?

Flavio said:
I am a Tasker novice. Can one of you describe how to create the task that launches Widemode when opening certain apps?
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Yes please. And is there a way to change DPI for each app?

Flavio said:
I am a Tasker novice. Can one of you describe how to create the task that launches Widemode when opening certain apps?
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Sure. Here's the export for the relevant Tasker task:
G8x Wide (74)
A1: Force Rotation [ Mode:Landscape Reverse Alternative Method (Check Help)ff ]
A2: Switch Wide Mode [ Configuration:Turn ON Timeout (Seconds):0 ]
A3: Force Rotation [ Mode:Landscape Reverse Alternative Method (Check Help)ff ]

Please someone help me with video tutorial how to properly set wideview with tasker

sduong said:
Yeah,
That's how I'm using it too. But I can't get the off/toggle to work.
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My toggle on off also doesn't work on v50 g8x

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[MOD][XPOSED][4.0+]PINshortcuts - different passwords/patterns as shortcuts

This module is a rather simple yet useful one
It allows you to open different apps or launcher shortcuts using different PIN codes/patterns
This is NOT for security, infact it reduces security (more passwords, so more chance of getting it right)
It simply allows you to set shortcuts
EXAMPLE USAGE
Set 1111 as password for "Phone" app
Set 2222 as password for "Messaging" app
Set 0000 as normal password, from Android Settings app
Then, when I type 0000, it will unlock as normal
When i type 1111, it will unlock and then launch "Phone"
When I type 2222, it will unlock and then launch "Messaging"
It should work with PIN and password and now also patterns!
This mod can be found attached to this post or in the Xposed Repo
Please also consider the pro version, it is an in app purchase within the free one
Source code here
Changelog
Version 3.2 (5/3/16)
Option to use the system function of app pinning so other apps can't be opened after using a shortcut to unlock the device (pro only)
Version 3.1 (28/2/16)
Pro version - Launch system shortcuts eg Tasker or direct dial
Version 3.0 (24/2/16)
New design
Shows list of existing shortcuts
Version 2.1 (21/2/16)
Marshmallow support
Initial Material Design support
Version 2.0.1 (21/8/14)
Bug fixes
Version 2.0 (20/8/14)
Pattern shortcuts support
Version 1.0 (12/7/14)
Initial Release
Planned Features
You tell me!
Working perfectly on my S4. Thanks!
I don't use pattern unlock, but the more options available to the user, the better, right?
- Sent from my Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk because the XDA app sucks.
It's a long shot but if you could add tasker support to this, I can't even imagine the different scenarios we could use directly from lockscreen.
mnsk said:
It's a long shot but if you could add tasker support to this, I can't even imagine the different scenarios we could use directly from lockscreen.
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A lot of people have asked for Tasker support for many of my mods
The truth is I don't know how to make Tasker plugins. I don't even have Tasker
And what would it do in this case anyway?
hamzahrmalik said:
A lot of people have asked for Tasker support for many of my mods
The truth is I don't know how to make Tasker plugins. I don't even have Tasker
And what would it do in this case anyway?
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You could directly ask the developer of tasker. He will surely help you.
And I think there is something on his website also for integrating support.
I could create any task, such as switching on mobile data and launching an app simultaneously.
And that task will be triggered by your module when I enter a pin or pattern.
It's all depends on your imagination after that.
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I just realised you are also the developer of fastscroll, very handy.
Looking forward to this module.
If you add shortcuts (that same of launchers) people can call Tasker from creating password actions for shortcut.
Waiting for pattern to test
Edwrib said:
If you add shortcuts (that same of launchers) people can call Tasker from creating password actions for shortcut.
Waiting for pattern to test
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mnsk said:
You could directly ask the developer of tasker. He will surely help you.
And I think there is something on his website also for integrating support.
I could create any task, such as switching on mobile data and launching an app simultaneously.
And that task will be triggered by your module when I enter a pin or pattern.
It's all depends on your imagination after that.
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I just realised you are also the developer of fastscroll, very handy.
Looking forward to this module.
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If I just add support for shortcuts instead of just apps then would that be OK?
hamzahrmalik said:
If I just add support for shortcuts instead of just apps then would that be OK?
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For users that want call Tasker tasks, yes.
Exist one app called auto shortcuts, they can call Tasker tasks with shortcut.
hamzahrmalik said:
If I just add support for shortcuts instead of just apps then would that be OK?
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Yup it will work.
Very nice ill give it a try.
Please make it with activities too
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shmykelsa said:
Please make it with activities too
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I think that will be in donate version
hamzahrmalik said:
I think that will be in donate version
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I'll pay for that then. It's such a great module. Keep it up!
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Anyone try this with Timepin as their lock screen? Don't want to test it and lock myself out with conflicting lock issues!
Goliath27 said:
Anyone try this with Timepin as their lock screen? Don't want to test it and lock myself out with conflicting lock issues!
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If you get locked out just use ADB to delete the password. Google for instructions
Can't wait for pattern support!
abell431 said:
Can't wait for pattern support!
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We would have it by now but my laptop is being slow haha
I ditched Windows yesterday in favour of Linux and its transferring my stuff
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If you get locked out just use ADB to delete the password. Google for instructions
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Knew that already and was being scared after a previous lockout.
So it works good with timepin but it doesn't unlock the device. Time pin uses two types of locks:
1. The default lock code, used when you first unlock after booting
2. The Time unlock code, which changes every minute.
I'm using this module to set the Flashlight app as an unlock code. I didn't really need it to unlock, just to turn on the flashlight which it does very well. But to turn it off I would need to unlock my phone the normal way.
TL;DR - it doesn't unlock the device if you're using time pin, but does activate the set app when the code is entered.

[APP][5.0.0+][XPOSED] HowGiveLolli

Stops shouting for a Lolli.
THIS MODULE PREVENTS LOLLIPOP FROM USING UPCASE EVERYWHERE, LIKE NOTIFICATION ACTIONS, DIALOGS AND BUTTONS. I DON'T LIKE IT AND THINK IT WAS A BAD DECISION.
Additional it is also annoying to have a 7" display, but the dialog buttons are shrinked now. Most time there is just a JA, NO, OK or GO - and you have to hit it. I'm not a monster, but my fingers are larger than of a 10 year old child.
So this module also uses for these buttons the whole width of the dialogs, like it was previously. You could set the position for a the text of 1 button dialogs to center or default position by open the module. Initial its random so you could check what's more suitable for you.
Only compatible with AOSP Lollipop!
Website: http://tinyurl.com/nq32zze
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/mebbnqb
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/pc8tp4f
APK download: http://tinyurl.com/mzert7f
This affects not only dialogs but also tabs in apps, eg Tasker, nova launcher, ... Could you please make it its only for dialogs?
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XlAfbk said:
This affects not only dialogs but also tabs in apps, eg Tasker, nova launcher, ... Could you please make it its only for dialogs?
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:good: ya would be better i think too but still nice addon
The width ot the "casing" of tabs?
defim said:
The width ot the "casing" of tabs?
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not sure i get it so i'm attaching screenshots. none of these "toolbars" should be affected imho, only dialogs.
XlAfbk said:
not sure i get it so i'm attaching screenshots. none of these "toolbars" should be affected imho, only dialogs.
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Thx for the screenshot! I've disabled the upcase transformation global, there is not available by which component it is requested.
But anyway upcase tabs are ugly, it so Visual Studio style ^^
It would be great if you could add buttons to enable/disable upcase. I really like your work of putting the buttons in center and using the whole width, that is great. But I like the capital letters, too :angel: :good:
fiz:ik said:
It would be great if you could add buttons to enable/disable upcase. I really like your work of putting the buttons in center and using the whole width, that is great. But I like the capital letters, too :angel: :good:
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I've split the functions into 2 separate modules and just uploaded them to Xposed repo
Excellent, again! Two BIG thumbs up!
thanks for the split modules
sometimes the button text resets to its default place, even when i choose "center" in the module settings (only happens with single-button dialogs).
module: HowGiveLolliButton
device & rom: moto g 2013 / android 5.0.1 (gpe)
kingkaminari said:
sometimes the button text resets to its default place, even when i choose "center" in the module settings (only happens with single-button dialogs).
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With the same dialog? Can you long touch the button to see if it used the whole width even the text is not in right place?
@defim yes. The button uses the whole width even with the text out of place. Can't post a screenshot right now because I downgraded to KK.
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I was previously using the original module (HowGiveLolli) but I prefer this one since I don't have problems with that whole load of uppercase text [emoji14]
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@defim yes. The button uses the whole width even with the text out of place. Can't post a screenshot right now because I downgraded to KK.
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk
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I was previously using the original module (HowGiveLolli) but I prefer this one since I don't have problems with that whole load of uppercase text [emoji14]
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk
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Sometimes Android "forget" to create shared_pref directory in the apps data dir. Then savin preferences is not possible, but no error. You could check with a root enabled file manager. Or you could get an "shared preferences" editor/viewer from play store to verify that there was a value saved
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Sometimes Android "forget" to create shared_pref directory in the apps data dir. Then savin preferences is not possible, but no error. You could check with a root enabled file manager. Or you could get an "shared preferences" editor/viewer from play store to verify that there was a value saved
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if i create that dir myself, will it solve the problem?
kingkaminari said:
if i create that dir myself, will it solve the problem?
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Should. Is it missing?
defim said:
Should. Is it missing?
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didnt check that at the time. i'll have to install lollipop again soon (to test a deodexed stock rom i created) so i'll test your module again and create that dir if needed, then report back
i can confirm that no shared prefs dir was created. even after i created the dir, no preference was written
kingkaminari said:
i can confirm that no shared prefs dir was created. even after i created the dir, no preference was written
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If you create it by "root" only root is allowed to r/w/x -> set user+group+permission like other dirs, eg the existing "files" or "cache".
Another "fix" could be to remove & reinstall.
But the suspect is that the directory is missing sometimes!
defim said:
If you create it by "root" only root is allowed to r/w/x -> set user+group+permission like other dirs, eg the existing "files" or "cache".
Another "fix" could be to remove & reinstall.
But the suspect is that the directory is missing sometimes!
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actually, i just cleared the app's data and its working fine now

[MOD] request: Scrolling Screen Capture + Double Tap to open Camera

Hey there,
Can someone port the Scrolling Screen Capture feature over from the N5 to the N4?
also is it possible to Port the Double Tap to open the Camera while Screen is off/with a secure Lockscreen from the N5/S6 to the N4? I don't want to use Home2 Button.
Greetings,
Kivikaki:
Double tap can easy be set by download xposed and gravitybox and under the hardware buttons you can set the home button to open camera app by double tap
saifullah90 said:
Double tap can easy be set by download xposed and gravitybox and under the hardware buttons you can set the home button to open camera app by double tap
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But this method doesn't work with locked screen...
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saifullah90 said:
Double tap can easy be set by download xposed and gravitybox and under the hardware buttons you can set the home button to open camera app by double tap
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you can do it without any apk or module:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/themes-apps/howto-config-double-tap-to-launch-camera-t3203026
Is the "Scrolling Screen Capture" mod available somewhere?
AndroidDeveloperLB said:
Is the "Scrolling Screen Capture" mod available somewhere?
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No. Scrolling screen capture needs 64 bits lib.
technoyama said:
No. Scrolling screen capture needs 64 bits lib.
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Is there any chance of overcoming this?
AndroidDeveloperLB said:
Is there any chance of overcoming this?
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I really don't know. But here in XDA nothing is impossible...hehehehe
I hope that I'm wrong about the 64 bits lib
technoyama said:
I really don't know. But here in XDA nothing is impossible...hehehehe
I hope that I'm wrong about the 64 bits lib
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Thank you. The current apps that do this aren't so comfortable, and they have issues. If you wish, here are those apps that I've found:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.web2mine.wg01
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nop.urltopdf
AndroidDeveloperLB said:
Thank you. The current apps that do this aren't so comfortable, and they have issues. If you wish, here are those apps that I've found:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.web2mine.wg01
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nop.urltopdf
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Enjoy:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glitch.stitchandshare
Thanks TmaLust for the info :good:
TMaLuST said:
Enjoy:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glitch.stitchandshare
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It's more for my mom, and this one takes quite a lot of steps.
It is nice though, as you can stitch from any app.
So, thank you.
Latest Version of Kyubi already have this scrolling capture ported.
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PsiPhiDan said:
Hello All! I currently own an LG V20 and am getting the Pixel XL in February (allegedly). One feature I will need a proper replacement for is the Capture+ app. If you have never used it, It was much like the Note 5/7 in that you can get screenshots of only pertinent parts of the screen.
Being a system app it cannot be downloaded , but I cannot find any apps that do something similar. Does anyone know of any apps that do this? Any other suggestions for quickly getting partial screenshots?
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ithehappy said:
Can't speak for LG, but I'm missing this feature too coming from a Note 4. Since getting this phone I am forced to take full screenshots only, even though most times I needed a small portion only. Would really like to know if there's an app or something for this.
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:highfive: :highfive: :highfive: :laugh: :laugh:
I too wanna port of an app called "Smart Select"【https://youtu.be/OWcAeMXUuS4】 in Samsung S8 which can capture a small rectangular portion, capture in different shapes (predefined or using lasso tool), LONG CAPTURE and a GIF CAPTURE with various pro editing options.
If someone finds any app with all the above features, please reply!!!
Jaistah said:
Latest Version of Kyubi already have this scrolling capture ported.
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And whats that??
The scrolling capture is available by just update your Smart select apk. I'm using 2.0.53 version and it works pretty well. It also will add the gif capture feature. And if you want to scroll capture without taking out s pen to capture with Screen Write, just enable the setting in Display>Enable Edit After Capture. If the option not available, just edit in system/etc/floating_feature and find line with Edit After Capture and change the word FALSE to TRUE
Note: You need to update the Smart select first.
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Anas Satria said:
The scrolling capture is available by just update your Smart select apk. I'm using 2.0.53 version and it works pretty well. It also will add the gif capture feature. And if you want to scroll capture without taking out s pen to capture with Screen Write, just enable the setting in Display>Enable Edit After Capture. If the option not available, just edit in system/etc/floating_feature and find line with Edit After Capture and change the word FALSE to TRUE
Note: You need to update the Smart select first.
Sent from my Note4 N9100
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I am using v2.0.55 and there is no scrolling capture feature.... Or do we mean different things...? I mean for example a long screenshot, a screenshot made by scrolling down and capuring everything on the way.
megaequs said:
I am using v2.0.55 and there is no scrolling capture feature.... Or do we mean different things...? I mean for example a long screenshot, a screenshot made by scrolling down and capuring everything on the way.
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Yeah, I mean long screenshot
Anas Satria said:
Yeah, I mean long screenshot
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Seems like there is no option like in your screenshot....
Which custom rom you are using?
megaequs said:
Seems like there is no option like in your screenshot....
Which custom rom you are using?
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Stock Samsung 6.0.1

Change Nokia 7 plus Navigation bar and Glance Screen style.

You can access this settings through Nova launcher Activities or any other shortcut manager app.
saltgirl said:
You can access this settings through Nova launcher Activities or any other shortcut manager app.
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I dont follow at all.
is it working?
saltgirl said:
You can access this settings through Nova launcher Activities or any other shortcut manager app.
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Which activity of nova?
Hi.
Can anyone take a photo of the the screen protecter? Mine seems to be small and don't cover the whole screen..
saltgirl said:
You can access this settings through Nova launcher Activities or any other shortcut manager app.
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This is NOT Working!
can you please explain more on where to access these settings , the attachments are unclear
I did not find that Glance settings but I found some interesting things.
xidian said:
can you please explain more on where to access these settings , the attachments are unclear
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You need Nova Launcher and ad a Widget.
Glance: Actions/System-UI/Glance Style
Navbar: Actions/Settings/Navigations Bar
This is Not Working!
xidian said:
can you please explain more on where to access these settings , the attachments are unclear
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first.. setting from #1 is nit working (only switch between old a pie navbar, but this is already in gesture aettings)
second... all app have diferent activities (~screens), some not access via menu/buttons from main activity showed while you run apk...
but "all" activities you can run (and create shortcut)via:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majeur.applicationsinfo
or on NovaLauncher created ocon/shortcut to selected activity...
you can try run (with some of above method) activities f(r)om Settings app...
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Glance: Actions/System-UI/Glance Style[...]
This is Not Working!
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in SystemUI is working settings icons or time mode in status bar,:
com.android.systemui.DemoMode
...
Didn't understand a word.
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first.. setting from #1 is nit working (only switch between old a pie navbar, but this is already in gesture aettings)
second... all app have diferent activities (~screens), some not access via menu/buttons from main activity showed while you run apk...
but "all" activities you can run (and create shortcut)via:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majeur.applicationsinfo
or on NovaLauncher created ocon/shortcut to selected activity...
you can try run (with some of above method) activities f(r)om Settings app...
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in SystemUI is working settings icons or time mode in status bar,:
com.android.systemui.DemoMode
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k3dar7 said:
first.. setting from #1 is nit working (only switch between old a pie navbar, but this is already in gesture aettings)
second... all app have diferent activities (~screens), some not access via menu/buttons from main activity showed while you run apk...
but "all" activities you can run (and create shortcut)via:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majeur.applicationsinfo
or on NovaLauncher created ocon/shortcut to selected activity...
you can try run (with some of above method) activities f(r)om Settings app...
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in SystemUI is working settings icons or time mode in status bar,:
com.android.systemui.DemoMode
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Thanks allot as always @k3dar7 somewhat disappointed for it
someone explain more pls
Hi all
I need someone to explain more how to activate the navigation bar for my nokia 7 plus.
I didnt understand what you posted.
dariusz666 said:
I did not find that Glance settings but I found some interesting things.
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Face unlock???
hondaaccord99 said:
Hi all
I need someone to explain more how to activate the navigation bar for my nokia 7 plus.
I didnt understand what you posted.
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switch between gesture and buttons is in:
Settings/System/Gestures/SwipeUpOnHomeButton
I use Fluid Navigation Gestures and it works better than the built in gestures
stefiliev123 said:
I use Fluid Navigation Gestures and it works better than the built in gestures
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I use XDA Navigation Gestures and it works better than the built in gestures
k3dar7 said:
I use XDA Navigation Gestures and it works better than the built in gestures
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I tried it but it was slow and sometimes it registers 2 clicks
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I tried it but it was slow and sometimes it registers 2 clicks
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for me is fast, i have disabled animation(set to 0), and don't use click, only swipe(+hold) and transparent color with small pill height

Great answer to wide screen

https://blog.tmyt.jp/entry/2019/12/13/225204
You can switch to widescreen all apps
It is available from the Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.refy.android.g8x.widemode
The weak point of G8X is that only limited apps can be set to Wide mode.
However, this tool will allow any app to be in Wide mode.
Wide mode is available for anything such as Kindle, Google Maps, Youtube, MX Player.
By calling from QuickSettings Tile, the activity displayed on the main screen is set to Wide mode.
tesuri said:
It is available from the Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.refy.android.g8x.widemode
The weak point of G8X is that only limited apps can be set to Wide mode.
However, this tool will allow any app to be in Wide mode.
Wide mode is available for anything such as Kindle, Google Maps, Youtube, MX Player.
By calling from QuickSettings Tile, the activity displayed on the main screen is set to Wide mode.
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Hello,
thanks! I am just installing it!
Game changer! Completely transformative for productivity uses--allows landscape tablet use for gdocs, word, excel, OneNote, calendar. Gets the phone significantly closer to achieving its potential. Fingers crossed LG will enable this in more elegant fashion (e.g., allow it to stay in widescreen mode between usages and apps so that you don't have to keep turning this on).
Thank you so much! It works exactly as I hoped this device did straight out of the box.
I cant seem to get it to work for some reason.
What i done is,after adding the icon to the drop down quick settings, i open the app on the main screen the switch on wide mode from the drop down menu. My dual screen is on but becomes blank.
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SAYF777 said:
I cant seem to get it to work for some reason.
What i done is,after adding the icon to the drop down quick settings, i open the app on the main screen the switch on wide mode from the drop down menu. My dual screen is on but becomes blank.
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Maybe phone model number?
Mine is LM-G850EM..
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SAYF777 said:
I cant seem to get it to work for some reason.
What i done is,after adding the icon to the drop down quick settings, i open the app on the main screen the switch on wide mode from the drop down menu. My dual screen is on but becomes blank.
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Maybe phone model number?
Mine is LM-G850EM..
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You need to have the latest firmware with proper wide view mode
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mgb95 said:
Game changer! Completely transformative for productivity uses--allows landscape tablet use for gdocs, word, excel, OneNote, calendar. Gets the phone significantly closer to achieving its potential. Fingers crossed LG will enable this in more elegant fashion (e.g., allow it to stay in widescreen mode between usages and apps so that you don't have to keep turning this on).
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Hopefully LG will adjust the UI scaling and look to work best with hinge, rounded corners, hinge segmentation, angled view (like book handling or laptop standing), different screen size (v50). Pitch black dark mode will work great for more seamless coherent look
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Harys Viewty:
What about opening third party app launcher
And what about dedicated apps with different view dual screen? Can you force it to be bigger? Like gallery, camera,
I also would like to see how the scaling looks like on lg stock apps (notes, calender) & third party apps (Gmail, Microsoft, games, Google news, Instagram, YouTube)
The problem with foldables is they look like a giant phone. Not like tablet
Please guys share more screenshots, it's a great main selling point
harysviewty said:
You need to have the latest firmware with proper wide view mode
---------- Post added at 03:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:54 PM ----------
Hopefully LG will adjust the UI scaling and look to work best with hinge, rounded corners, hinge segmentation, angled view (like book handling or laptop standing), different screen size (v50). Pitch black dark mode will work great for more seamless coherent look
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Harys Viewty:
What about opening third party app launcher
And what about dedicated apps with different view dual screen? Can you force it to be bigger? Like gallery, camera,
I also would like to see how the scaling looks like on lg stock apps (notes, calender) & third party apps (Gmail, Microsoft, games, Google news, Instagram, YouTube)
The problem with foldables is they look like a giant phone. Not like tablet
Please guys share more screenshots, it's a great main selling point
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The problem is tha apps where function are mapped in the middle... it is really splitted in an ugly way but it works like a charm.
sev7en said:
The problem is tha apps where function are mapped in the middle... it is really splitted in an ugly way but it works like a charm.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g8X/themes/screen-dpi-list-wide-mode-apps-seamless-t4020101
What about dpi tweaking
This app is indeed awesome and it makes you wonder why LG did not come up with this.
But the giant black divider is really annoying. It makes me want a ZTE Axon M with updated specs (larger screens, latest Snapdragon, dual SIM, OLED, faster storage, etc.). Basically a Microsoft Duo without the ridiculous wait and price. I can imagine a Chinese manufacturer could bring this to market a lot quicker and for a lot less money than Microsoft.
tesuri said:
It is available from the Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.refy.android.g8x.widemode
The weak point of G8X is that only limited apps can be set to Wide mode.
However, this tool will allow any app to be in Wide mode.
Wide mode is available for anything such as Kindle, Google Maps, Youtube, MX Player.
By calling from QuickSettings Tile, the activity displayed on the main screen is set to Wide mode.
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All I have to say is WOW! Great job on the app! I don't know why LG didn't build this functionality in the first place. You sir, have saved the day!
I believe it's an LG internal beta test app like Wizlock. It will become an official new feature
harysviewty said:
I believe it's an LG internal beta test app like Wizlock. It will become an official new feature
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Hello,
so curious about that Wiz Lock: can please tell me more?
I found that reference: https://m.blog.naver.com/yej8134/221539677391
sev7en said:
Hello,
so curious about that Wiz Lock: can please tell me more?
I found that reference: https://m.blog.naver.com/yej8134/221539677391
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This will force all apps to support multi resume like Android 10
This does not work properly.
e.g. opening amazon shopping app, if i click the search box it kicks me out of widescreen, same with bbc news app.
I think. Does not work on EU models ..
stemplar007 said:
I think. Does not work on EU models ..
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It works for me and I have a German version.
Surprisingly...MS Excel works perfectly.very useful
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Flavio said:
It works for me and I have a German version.
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Thanks for the reply! I don't understand, I also have a German device. The program is installed but the Wide Mode icon does not appear (if I pull down the status bar) Do I need to do anything else? (The two displays are in sync of course)
Correction! Works I found the icon in the edit menu. Sensational, I don't understand why LG doesn't include it in the sidebar in the floating dual display setup.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob_llYnv7gU
I noticed the G8X widescreen app posted an update that includes a tasker plugin. I've created a new profile that with the following triggers:
* app switch, and
* running selected apps (e.g., gmail, word)
that launch a task that includes:
* force reverse landscape orientation, and
* launch G8X widescreen plugin.
So far so good. I'm just looking for a way to maintain the widescreen automatically for the activities that automatically switch out of widescreen, e.g., hitting the reply button in gmail.
The tasker plugin functionality is another huge leap forward.

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