Develop Bugs

Using "OK" Buttons to close apps?

The OK button only minimizes. Anyway to map it so it closes the open application? I know holding down the "X" button closes, but then I have to touch the screen.

Try installing the x-button application. I've constantly used the ok button to close apps with no problem.
I'm using black 2.0 and have never had to manually close apps since wm5.

anubus12 said:
The OK button only minimizes. Anyway to map it so it closes the open application? I know holding down the "X" button closes, but then I have to touch the screen.
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you are right but i like the minimize function so i can minimize siriuswm5 and lock the phone so i can put it in an armband at the gym.

if you are on WM6, go to Start->Settings->System->Task Manager

anubus12 said:
The OK button only minimizes. Anyway to map it so it closes the open application? I know holding down the "X" button closes, but then I have to touch the screen.
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AE Button Plus is what you want. You can map almost all the buttons on outside of your device to do what you want. One of the included options is to "CLOSE ACTIVE APPLICATION"
I've attached a cab, and below are the details on the application from their website
This utility extends functionality of hardware keys on Windows Mobile devices. It allows you to:
intercept almost any standard button: application buttons, WM5 SoftKeys, Volume slider, Action and even Red/Green phone buttons
distinguish up to 4 different keypress events on each button grabbed (single, double, triple and "long" keypresses).
remap each of the keypress events to "virtual" application button or assign them directly to one of the wide set of built-in actions.
As a result you may "convert" volume slider to up/down arrows, assign several essential application buttons to these "SoftKey" buttons and even assign your favorit alternative dialer to red/green phone buttons.
Current list of built-in keypress actions
Run Application
Emulate keypress of Enter (Action), Esc and up/down/left/right keys
Emulate standard application buttons
"Virtual Application Button"
Being specified as keypress action, "Virtual button" appears in standard Start -> Settings -> Buttons setup dialog and may be assigned here.
Volume up/down
Emulate Soft Keys
Close (terminate) active application
Switch next application
Alt+Tab (switch between two last applications)
Task Manager with charge level / memory summary info. Task manager may be operated with directional pad (up/down - choose application, left/action - switch to, right - terminate) or finger/stylus.
You may apply filters to hide annoying applications (e.g. Phone)
Ok/Close
Start Menu
Switch Display Off/On. Once you switch display OFF you may turn it back ON by the same keypress event or simply pressing Power On button.
Switch BlueTooth Off/On
Switch WiFi Off/On
Vibration mode Off/On (WM5 only)
Turn Off PDA
Soft-Reset PDA (Soft Reset)
Screen rotation
Go Online / Drop DialUp connections / Trigger Online
Disable "Power Off device if not used..."
Switch to Today screen
Clipboard operations: Select All / Copy / Cut / Paste
Memory Monitor
Battery Monitor/Uptime Forecast. It will show battery voltage/current/temperature if corresponding sensors are available
Current Date/Time
Pop-up menu with important AEBPlus actions. This feature is available in activated version only
Any built-in action may be initiated by shortcut calling aebplus.exe with corresponding command line parameter

You could go for the free and better working PQzII. AE was a bit temperamental for me. I use it in conjunction with Wisbar Advance 2 to minimise some programs & close others. There is an option to close with OK or see below for mapping the OK button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=301023&highlight=PQzII
PQzII website on how to install:
http://www.nicque.com/PQz/

Dinarsoft HandySwitcher
http://www.dinarsoft.com/handyswitcher/
The mother of Task Manager software & Button3.
Task Manager
Pretty.
Clean.
Don't show big options item menu.
Can add some addition item menu or none.
Click [x] button to really exit application.
Show real icon from running application.
Hardware button (Button3) can really exit application.
[ok] is ok.
[x] is really exit application.
I can sleep tight now after reaserch 8 hrs. and reading many articles here.
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if you want to go for a small and neat program: vjokbutton.
you'll find it here: www.vijay555.com

hoe about this? ^_^
Please have a look to my message HERE !!! ^_^
HOPE YOU LIKE IT !

Alt F4 under HW button
Hello, my solution is to map small application Alt F4 under HW key... I used for this application HButton, which allows me to map under one button n number of apps (for short push #1 app, longer push #2 app...), so I have under messaging button Messaging + Alt TAB and under IE button Opera Mini + Alt F4. Easy, used only 3 small free apps.

dioxda2 said:
Please have a look to my message HERE !!! ^_^
HOPE YOU LIKE IT !
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Looks really good.

sure so many apps out there, free and commercial, but quickmenu is one I use, simple and powerful, I think it's the best, give it a try. Install, run it once, and go to Options to checkk to use the OK button.

Well, that was great - AEB worked wonderfully for me. It was exactly what I needed - one button to open and close Bluetooth.
It was a headache specially with the password lock every 15 min, to unlock, open connmgr, enable bluetooth and the same for the reversal. Specially in the outside light where you cannot see the screen very well, typing the password to unlock was a disaster.
Now I only need to press power and press the button fro BT to enable or disable it.
Thanks a lot!

[REQ] Need a shortcut to toggle Bluetooth on/off

I am using a BT handsfree in my car. I need a quick method to toggle BT on/off mith the minimum of clicks. Ideally, on the home screen.
Any solution is appreciated, also existing apps/tweaks whatsoever.
The option to keep BT all the time on is not acceptable, due to many reasons eg. battery consumtion.
Thanx

Search for vjvolubilis. It's here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255911

try ammars or panoshas action screens (search for them in this section of the blackstone apps)
work a treat - ammars action screen enables bluetooth with discoverability and panoshas just enables bluetooth

Hi!!
Try Launch Manager...its veeeery goood

you my use the previous tips or just get that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=362115, simplest of possibilities....this cab add to your programs an icon which tapped make your bluetooth on and discoverable mode....tap it again and it will switch it of.

AEButton Plus will do what you're after. I have it set to a tripple press of the up volume button (double is WiFi toggle, single: Volume) but you can set it to anything, even a single press.

chaosdefinesorder said:
AEButton Plus will do what you're after. I have it set to a tripple press of the up volume button (double is WiFi toggle, single: Volume) but you can set it to anything, even a single press.
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Thanx a bunch for everyone! But AEButton Plus simply ROCKS!!!!!
Here is a schema for Blackstone I have found and implemented:
Button mappings scheme:
* OK key (in fact, it is arrow left or home on our hd)(4075):
2: "Turn Bluetooth On/Off"
3: "AlReader"
* Volume Up (0075):
Change volume or...
1: Press Up arrow key
* Volume Down (0076):
Change volume or...
1: Press Down arrow key
* Green Phone button (0072):
1: Press Green Button
2: "Contacts"
3: "Calendar"
* Red Phone button (0073):
Hang Up current call or...
1: Press Red Button
2: Task Manager
3: Show Actions Menu
Taskman exceptions
- "Phone"
Action Menu Items
- Show Backlight Dialog
- Rotate Screen
- Show current date/time
- Switch BlueTooth Off/On
- Switch WiFi Off/On
- Trigger Online
- Switch Display Off/On
- Disable "power off if not used"...
- Soft-Reset your device
- Power-OFF your device
Restore Volume Slider:
- During phone calls
- if Today is active
Screen Orientations:
- 0° (Normal)
- 270°
Timeouts:
- Task Manager Close in 3s.
- Actions Menu Close in 5s.
- Date/Time Close in 4s.
Backlight Settings
- Darkest level: 1
- Brightest level: 11
- Backlight step: 1
Keypress timeout: 400ms
Charge Sensor: Standard charge sensor
Power Off Level: 0%
Other settings
- Drop On Red Key
- Show notifications
- Large Task Manager
Thanks to all of you!

how to install the bluetooth toggle
Can someone tell me how to install it, there are 2 files in the zip,
how can I mke this toggle work

zvi1 said:
Can someone tell me how to install it, there are 2 files in the zip,
how can I mke this toggle work
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It's not actually only the toggle, it's a whole software to programmatically change buttons behavior.
Don't know what you mean with two files, all you need is a .cab file. Simply comy it somewhere to device (e.g. onto mictoSD per USB cable) and then start it in Windows Explorer.
During install you will get the settings window, where you can perform settings as I suggested above.

Bluetooth Toggle Discoverable
I asked about "Bluetooth Toggle Discoverable" in the the followind shortcut:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=362115
it includes 2 file and i donot understand how to use it.

use this!
unzip this file, and copy CicleBT.exe to your hd, map a button to it. when you run it, this program will turn on (or turn off) bluetooth.
sorry, my english is very poor

CicleBT.exe
Tankyou, it is doing what I need,
i have TOUCH HD but when I want to attached it to butten,
i donot see it in program list, what sould i do?

zvi1 said:
Tankyou, it is doing what I need,
i have TOUCH HD but when I want to attached it to butten,
i donot see it in program list, what sould i do?
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use file explorer make a shortcut for CicleBT.exe, place the shortcut to \windows\start menu\program(i use chinese rom, not sure of it), then u can see it in program list

zvi1 said:
I asked about "Bluetooth Toggle Discoverable" in the the followind shortcut:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=362115
it includes 2 file and i donot understand how to use it.
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put the two files into a folder on your phone. mine are in a folder in program files on my storage card. then open up two windows on your pc. the first window with the the files in on your phone and in the second got to windows/start menu/programs on your phone. then just drag and drop with the right click of your mouse the bluetooth file. when the menu appears choose create shortcut here. exit all windows and go to your phone. you will now find the shortcut in your programs. hope this helps

Marcdu81 said:
Hello,new files with new icons .
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Available here .

bluegold said:
use this!
unzip this file, and copy CicleBT.exe to your hd, map a button to it. when you run it, this program will turn on (or turn off) bluetooth.
sorry, my english is very poor
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Just what I was after so CABbed it for install/uninstall including shortcut. Can then map it to a button in Settings -- Personal -- Button -- Button 1 (hold)

[XAP] Power Slider - App to change master volume & Screen Brightness

Hi,
I have created a simple app for changing master volume. This app would be helpful for those who do not wish to use physical keys. This app works in dev unlocked device and greater.
Finally, thanks to Fiinix for the dllImport project.
Update 1:
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Added Screen brightness slider also. Not sure if it is really needed by users.
Though the values are updated to registry, there is not much difference in brightness while sliding.
Thanks to Heathcliff for WP7RootTools sdk.

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Works on Focus
Installed on my Focus and works well with one exception. Always shows 17 as the level if last set to 0 or mute. If set to any other number, that number will be properly displayed when closing and reopening this app.

HTC Titan dev unlock ok Thank a lot!

Thanks for the finding.. I removed the default value 17..
Plz use the attached XAP.

Great
Purushoth said:
Thanks for the finding.. I removed the default value 17..
Plz use the attached XAP.
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That did it, works fine. Was waiting for something like this.

At a guess, this shouldn't even require interop-unlock, much less full-unlock or root-unlock. Is that correct? I know you can change the volume level using DllImportProject on just dev-unlock only.

Few improvements imho:
*mute button should unmute if phone allready muted
*max level button
*arround 3 custom buttons (that you can previously set the vol level to w/e you want)
*a metro icon
cheers

In my not full-unlock rom of my HTC Mozart work well. Thanks.
Sent from my HTC 7 Mozart using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

fredsky2 said:
Few improvements imho:
*mute button should unmute if phone allready muted
*max level button
*arround 3 custom buttons (that you can previously set the vol level to w/e you want)
*a metro icon
cheers
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@GoodDayToDie,
Yes, all dev unlocked devices will be supported. It doesn't need full unlock.
@fredsky2,
Will update with a metro icon and preset button. Max vol could be configured in preset itself.
The api does not have support for mute. I could only reduce the volume to 0. Even if I store the value locally, it will not be useful if physical keys are also used in parallel.

a most excellent idea, thanks. will provide feedback once i actually try it out.
definitely a nice application.
and i do agree with the suggestions by @fredsky2, plus a 'return to default 15 volume' button.
i don't see the use of Custom Buttons beyond a Max, Default & Mute button.
i also suggest removing the Splash Screen, application should load more swiftly.
if you want to do a Mute/Unmute button, you might...
when Mute button is pressed:
01. catch & save the current volumeValue
02. change volumeValue to 0
03. change button Title to Unmute or hide buttonMute to reveal buttonUnmute
when [Un]mute Button is pressed:
01. grab savedVolumeValue
02. change volumeValue to savedVolumeValue
03. change Button Title to Mute or hide buttonUnmute to reveal buttonMute
Purushoth said:
Thanks for the finding.. I removed the default value 17..
Plz use the attached XAP.
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i suggest you add that attachment to the original post; almost missed it.

Oh My God! Thanks OP for coming out with this. Your timing couldn't be any better....
I just posted a dismantling guide for the Titan in the Titan fora and I accidentally broke the data strip that connects the volume hard keys to the device. Much to my surprise (or lack thereof), there is no way to change volume without these keys (or with a headset that allows you to do this). Your app is literally the answer to my prayers
Thanks again!

@sh4d0w86,
Improved loading speed of app by removing unwanted dll's. It should be now faster.

Works on my Windows Phone Samsung Focus, Chevron Unlocked, Mango . Here are my suggestion.
1. Live Tile to Mute, Bring Volume to a Defined Level.
2. Colour of the bar can change from green to yellow to red depending if volume is low, medium and high.
- Live Tile can also follow the color codes
3. Support for Vibrate Mode and Live tile for it.
4. Fancy Stuff :
- Let user tilt the phone to change volume.
- Support with Talk Me to set volume to a desired level.
And Like sh4d0w86 said, sync when volume is changed with hardware button.
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If possible bring in the profiles where I can have combination of Volume Level, Vibration etc to change it at a certain time or when I need it.

@Purushoth
Very useful app, works very well on my Omnia 7 with custom rom.
Big thanks.

@sh4d0w86,
Added custom buttons as you guys wished.
I tried to change icon. But I am very poor in design. Please feel free to change the icon and post.

could you re-upload Power Slider?
i have downloaded three times and each time the file is corrupt.

sh4d0w86 said:
could you re-upload Power Slider?
i have downloaded three times and each time the file is corrupt.
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Sorry, somehow it got partially uploaded.
Uploaded it again. Pls try now.

Cool application! one thing though,
I'm having an exception in the brightness area... I have HD7 with Custom ROM (Fully Unlocked)

Not working correctly on my HTC 7 Pro (fully unlocked)
Volume control working fine.
Brightness changes nothing..
Apps showing me : "Error occured: The System cannot find the file specified"
SAME Thing as by Lidanh !

Galaxy S6 Tips and Tricks

1. Double tap home button to launch the camera in under one second.
1B. Disable the double-tap quick launch in the camera options to get rid of the delay when pressing the home button. It's a neat feature, but makes the home button much more quicker. (Thanks to @B1aze)
2. Use themes to change the look of your phone (limited as of right now; will be more widely available in the coming weeks to developers/themers).
3. Go into your App drawer and long press an icon as if you want to move/delete it. The small circles with the red '-' sign will let you either delete an app (if third-party) or disable it (if built-in).
4. Hold the power key for more than 7 seconds and the device will reboot. Hold VolUp+Home+Power to boot into recovery. Hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot into Download Mode.
5. Whenever you want to take a "selfie", you can simply frame the image first, and then put your finger on the heart rate sensor under the LED light at the back in order to take one.
6. When downloading a large file (30+ MB) and you have LTE AND are near WiFi, activate Download Booster! Settings--->More Connection Settings--->Download Booster. It combines both your WiFi and LTE connections into one for amazing DL speeds. Stupid Sprint took this out :/
7. Notification reminders! Settings--->Accessibility--->Notification reminders.
8. Don't forget to claim your free 100 GB cloud storage with OneDrive!
9. Private mode... You can hide content from prying eyes, including photos, videos, music, web history, and such. To activate it, go to Settings--->Privacy and safety--->Private mode.
10. Do Not Disturb mode. Dare I say... Better than Google's implementation of "priority notification only" mode. You can set a schedule for it, who IS/ISN'T allowed to contact you while it's on, etc.
11. Screen Pinning. Go to Lock Screen and Security--->Other Security Settings--->Pin Windows.
12. Customize your screen grid (4x4, 4x5 or 5x5) by pinching in when on the home screen.
13. Developer Options.. To enable this, go to Settings--->About Device--->Tap "Build Number" 10 times and you will unlock Developer Options!
14. Make your device a bit faster by going to Developer Options and setting window animation scale, transition animation scale & animator duration scale all to 0.5.
15. When you are in an app (Chrome, Gallery .... whatever) and you drag your finger from the upper right corner to somewhere in the middle of the screen the app shrinks which makes it more usable with one hand. (Thanks to @derWolf_)
16. You can have changing lockscreen wallpapers by changing it in the settings and selecting multiple wallpapers in the selection box. (Thanks to @altimax98)
17. For those having issues with Snapchat videos, go into Developer settings (see #13) and uncheck Nuplayer.
18. For better results with the fingerprint scanner, register your thumb multiple times for it to be more accurate.
19. Screenshot by holding power+home at the same time or using palm swipe to capture (turn on in settings).
20. Direction lock... Settings-->Accessibility. New way of unlocking your phone.
21. Under voice wake you can use Svoice to set a custom phrase to wake up the phone directly to listening for a command. (Thanks to @benjmiester)
22. If you rest any registered fingers over the scanner, it'll light up which registry it is. Helpful is you need to redo the fingerprint. (Thanks to @hayabusa1300cc; post #13 for screenshot).
23. Really debloat your GS6 (no root needed!)
24. Cell standby drain? Go into recovery mode and wipe your cache, power off phone completely then reboot.
25. Go to the dialer, and press the green dial button. It will load the last dialed number. (Thanks to @Jrhoop)
26. Disable the capacitive lights with no root required! (A LOT OF THANKS to @Averix)
26A. How to disable capacitive button lights. (ADB)
27. The volume down button can be used to take pictures when the camera app is running. (Thanks @segag)
28. Use volume keys in default messaging app to increase/decrease font size. (Thanks @jambo89liam)
29. If you want to enable grayscale without going into super power saving mode, go to settings -> personal -> accessibility -> direct access and turn both direct access on and grayscale. Once you do this, a triple tap of the home button will toggle grayscale on and off. (Thanks @shappy0869)
Will be adding as time goes on, feel free to add your own and I will add it to the OP!

Anyone have their Sprint S6?! Share some of your own tips and tricks if you do

Screenshot = power + home
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My galaxy s6 doesnt have the download booster option. I guess sprint removed it.
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syphen6 said:
My galaxy s6 doesnt have the download booster option. I guess sprint removed it.
Sent from my SM-G920P using XDA Free mobile app
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yep, i'm with Sprint. i don't have this option either

Goddamn carriers f***ing around with our stuff

Screenshots with out buttons
turn on gesture screenshots in settings/motions and gestures.
Then swipe your whole hand right to left on the screen.
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i haven't been about to find out how to turn off the capacitive button lights
anyone else have any luck finding this option?

gtuansdiamm said:
i haven't been about to find out how to turn off the capacitive button lights
anyone else have any luck finding this option?
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I read somewhere that the phone doesnt have that option unless you go into power saving mode or somerthing like that. This was one of the first things i tried doing at store but couldnt.
Why Samsung removed this option I have no clue, but it was a stupid one.

Keep clicking on the Android version in About Device menu > brings up Lollipop > click on lollipop to change colors a lot of times
while on that screen clicking > click and hold the lollipop > loads an Android "Flappy Bird" game.

rhambling said:
Keep clicking on the Android version in About Device menu > brings up Lollipop > click on lollipop to change colors a lot of times
while on that screen clicking > click and hold the lollipop > loads an Android "Flappy Bird" game.
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That's every phone on Lollipop!

Has anyone figured out to disable extra sensitivity on the phone? I read its enabled by default but there's no way to disable it.

Ok I've figured out something with the fingerprint scanner. If you didn't rename the registered fingers then you may forget which finger is assigned like i did.
Well if you rest any registered fingers over the scanner, it'll light up which registry it is. Helpful is you need to redo the fingerprint.
Sent from my SM-G920P

hayabusa1300cc said:
Ok I've figured out something with the fingerprint scanner. If you didn't rename the registered fingers then you may forget which finger is assigned like i did.
Well if you rest any registered fingers over the scanner, it'll light up which registry it is. Helpful is you need to redo the fingerprint.
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Added!

Not really an S6 trick/tip. But I just figured out that if you tap the build number in google play store, it'll force update to latest version.
Sent from my SM-G920P

hayabusa1300cc said:
Not really an S6 trick/tip. But I just figured out that if you tap the build number in google play store, it'll force update to latest version.
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That was implemented months ago my friend.

Launch Google Now by holding the home button

Here are two tips that I don't think have been mentioned.
First, battery life will be greatly increased if you enable wi-fi calling under Connections. Once enabled (and activated on your Sprint account, for free), your cellular radio will essentially be turned off and all calls will go over wifi. I have noticed this really helps extend battery life.
Second, if you want to enable grayscale without going into super power saving mode, go to settings -> personal -> accessibility -> direct access and turn both direct access on and grayscale. Once you do this, a triple tap of the home button will toggle grayscale on and off.

Almost at 30, keep em' coming

If you long press on a notification it will change a darker color then click on the white exclamation box and it will take you straight the notification settings for that app. Much easier than going the long way around.

[App][Beta] Compact Media Control – looking for testers & feedback

I was bored and made a simple app. I sent it to a friend and after some feedback from him, I kept working on it. I figured I may as well let whoever wants to, test/use it.
So please help me test this app I made – Compact Media Control.
It basically consists of a simple overlay with the following functions:–
· previous, pause/play, next
· launch/switch current media app
You get the overlay to show up by shaking your device side to side firmly but briefly (I am constantly fiddling with the sensitivity and required duration of the shaking).
App drawer
Tapping the app icon in the drawer will pop up a small dialog asking you which app you want the overlay to control.
Prev (left arrow)
Single tap → same as pressing the back key in Spotify/GPM or inline controls or BT headset
Long press → make the overlay launch on the left side of the screen from now
Next (right arrow)
Single tap → same as pressing the next key in Spotify/GPM or inline controls or BT headset
Long press → make the overlay launch on the right side of the screen from now
Play button
Single tap → same as pressing the play/pause key in Spotify/GPM or inline controls or BT headset
Long press → launch currently selected media app (Spotify/GPM)
Swipe from icon → select media app
Getting the overlay to show
Shaking the device side to side with the screen unlocked will cause the overlay to show up on one side of the screen. Using the overlay to launch a media app or switch sides the overlay appears on will immediately make it disappear. In any other case, the overlay will disappear on its own after 7 seconds of not interacting with the overlay.
Please let me know what you think, if you decide to try it
I especially want to know if you think if it is utter ****, so I know to stop working on it.
Thank you!
* I only have a Nexus 6P and OnePlus One to test on, so I am hoping others can help to test on their devices, as well as provide feedback on the functionality of the app
Screenshot:
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
to-do:
· toast or snackbar on song metadata change
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changelog:–
29 December 2015 – v1.26
· very minor graphical tweaks for more consistency across different elements
28 December 2015 – v1.25
· added function to swipe from middle (play) button to pick media app
27 December 2015 – v1.2
· new app icon and overlay design
· removed redundant volume up and down buttons – the hardware keys should be in reach anyway (please provide feedback on this!)
· added swipe feature to play button, to dismiss the overlay
27 December 2015 – v1.1
· No longer monitors touchscreen, uses timers on buttons instead. Side-benefit over previous method is that the 7 second timer to automatically disappear only refreshes when you interact with the overlay (previously, tapping anywhere on the screen will reset the 7-second timer).

Following. Looking forward to all your progress.
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I wanted to use on my Android based car head unit CarJoying JY-UQ130. Before using there I tried it on my Sony Z3 Compact and it didn't work. Only shows overlay allowing to choose left or right side and then nothing.
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Oh, sorry. My bad, I didn't shake the phone. It works. However, shaking won't be possible on the head unit. Could you add some screen input based way to have overlay appear or possibly some manual way via status bar? The reason why I want to use something like this is to be able change track while using navigation app.