As the title suggests is it possible to double tap on empty area of Home Screen to turn the phone off just like we use Double tap to wake the phone.
This was an inbuilt feature on Asus Zenfone 5z and seems counter intutive to have only one option to turn the screen on and not off here.
Regards
One option; with Nova launcher
Yes, likely via custom ROMs.
Also, probably via custom launchers. Nova Prime allows double-tap to "lock screen". Double tap to "screen off" very likely via a specific 'Nova activities' option but I haven't figured this out yet.
EdXposed ---> install GravityBox ---> it's then possible to turn screen off via double-tap on lock screen or via double-tap on status bar.
NEERO said:
As the title suggests is it possible to double tap on empty area of Home Screen to turn the phone off just like we use Double tap to wake the phone.
This was an inbuilt feature on Asus Zenfone 5z and seems counter intutive to have only one option to turn the screen on and not off here.
Regards
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Actually you can turn it off with one tap... if you use a hammer
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NEERO said:
As the title suggests is it possible to double tap on empty area of Home Screen to turn the phone off just like we use Double tap to wake the phone.
This was an inbuilt feature on Asus Zenfone 5z and seems counter intutive to have only one option to turn the screen on and not off here.
Regards
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You can use edge screen. SoftKey Edge. There is a lock option. It is not double tap but it works.
you can add the screen off icon at navigation bar with a samsung app called Navstar, with that you can single tap to turn off the screen
Good Lock - Navstar adds a navigation button to turn the screen off
raul6 said:
One option; with Nova launcher
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I dont see any gestures for that in nova launcher?
You must have the prime license, in gestures&inputs there are multiple options to choose from, for each gesture you can choose any action available, you can even have the same action assigned to multiple gestures, I use one finger down to lock, and also double tap to lock
winol said:
You must have the prime license, in gestures&inputs there are multiple options to choose from, for each gesture you can choose any action available, you can even have the same action assigned to multiple gestures, I use one finger down to lock, and also double tap to lock
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Yes i have the prime license but i dont see any options to double tap to lock your phone only to wake it up?
Never mind. I found it. Iam blind haha
elmor0 said:
Yes, likely via custom ROMs.
Also, probably via custom launchers. Nova Prime allows double-tap to "lock screen". Double tap to "screen off" very likely via a specific 'Nova activities' option but I haven't figured this out yet.
EdXposed ---> install GravityBox ---> it's then possible to turn screen off via double-tap on lock screen or via double-tap on status bar.
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As i already have Nova prime, this worked perfectly. Thanks.
Nice just learned something new. Used nova star and added screen off and notification bar button. Now I have 5 buttons readily available.
Wish you could open and app with a button. That way I can reserve the power double tap for another app.
winol said:
You must have the prime license, in gestures&inputs there are multiple options to choose from, for each gesture you can choose any action available, you can even have the same action assigned to multiple gestures, I use one finger down to lock, and also double tap to lock
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Feeling seriously numb right now. I've used Nova (Prime) for years, and never knew that was there. Searched all over for a good program to sleep/ lock. Found a very simply one (Screen Lock Widget 1.0) which is no longer available, but I have. Works great. No resources used. But having the ability in Nova is great.
So.....thank you for sharing that. It's the simple things in life.
It makes no sense why Samsung would give us the means to tap awake our screen but not add that option to turn it off.
That was a weird decision for not including double tap to sleep. It's like making an automatic car with clutch where the clutch is only used for the reverse lol.
Anyhow, this is by far the best app on the playstore that can put the phone sleep and still use the default One UI.
The nice thing about it is that you can also tap on the status bar to put the phone to sleep while using an app for instance.
Tripe tap on the home screen is recommended though, you'll understand why after using it for a while
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kimcy929.doubletaptoscreenoff
Shad0wsabr3 said:
It makes no sense why Samsung would give us the means to tap awake our screen but not add that option to turn it off.
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Exactly my thought.
gastondefer said:
That was a weird decision for not including double tap to sleep. It's like making an automatic car with clutch where the clutch is only used for the reverse lol.
Anyhow, this is by far the best app on the playstore that can put the phone sleep and still use the default One UI.
The nice thing about it is that you can also tap on the status bar to put the phone to sleep while using an app for instance.
Tripe tap on the home screen is recommended though, you'll understand why after using it for a while
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kimcy929.doubletaptoscreenoff
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The only review from a Note 10+ user of this app suggests not to install.
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The only review from a Note 10+ user of this app suggests not to install.
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That is very interesting, I never use always on display and it seems like the Note 10 has a lot of issues. For instance Samsung voice recorder app doesn't play recorded audios while the screen off( stops playing after 2min or so).
gastondefer said:
That is very interesting, I never use always on display and it seems like the Note 10 has a lot of issues. For instance Samsung voice recorder app doesn't play recorded audios while the screen off( stops playing after 2min or so).
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I just tried Nav Star app from within Good Lock (From Samsung App store) and added 2 extra buttons.
Thanks to the user who recommended it earlier, now I can turn off phone as well pullbdown notification bar from the Navigation bar, if I can get used to these extra buttons I might as well keep them.
Yes software wise they do need to improve a lot of things here.
1. First Install Good Lock :
http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.android.goodlock
2. Then Install Nav Star : http://apps.samsung.com/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.systemui.navillera
Well, very useful indeed, but I prefer hiding the nav bar, just to avoid screen burn in and to get some more screen area
[Oct 31] SideSqueeze+ | squeeze, press, gestures, tweaks, vibs, fprints, S Pen & more
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squeezes | presses | gestures | vibrations | fingerprint actions | tweaks | S Pen
What is SideSqueeze+?
SideSqueeze+ is an app that brings extended functionality to your unrooted (or rooted) Galaxy device, helping you to do more. It is only compatible with some Samsung Galaxy devices from 2017 onwards.
Your privacy is valued. This app does not contain ads or employ trackers, nor does it collect or harvest your data in any way. It does not have the ability to access the internet, regardless of whether or not special permissions are enabled, as can be verified in the app's manifest file.
SideSqueeze has grown beyond just squeezing & pressing and has become SideSqueeze+. A core feature is still detecting both squeeze and press gestures via the analysis of barometric sensor pressure data, but SideSqueeze+ now does much more by means of the "Plus" module. Additional functionality so far includes: fingerprint unlock vibration (for both front and back fingerprint scanners), face/iris unlock vibration, customizable fingerprint unlock actions (start the camera when you unlock with a certain finger, etc), navigation gesture vibration (satisfying haptic feedback when using navigation gestures), slice gestures (chop the edge of your hand against the screen and slice up/down to do things), double chop gestures (similar, but instead of slicing down, just lift your hand), status bar flick gestures (flick down very quickly on the status bar to do something), lockscreen tap gestures (triple tap on an empty spot of the lockscreen to do something), automatic biometric lockout (secure lock your device with as little as 1 failed attempt), power button long-press, various volume button combinations, S Pen button press remap, S Pen button double-press remap, S Pen button long-press, S Pen Note10 global air override (wave your pen at any time to perform home/back/recents/etc), S Pen inserted, S Pen removed, and miscellaneous (which consists of: 1.) accidental touch protection options, 2.) option to not turn the screen on after unplugging the cable/removing from wireless charging, 3.) option to open an app when the Buds case is opened).
Tip: If you are not interested in squeezing/pressing and would like to use this app just for the Plus module features listed above, simply switch off both squeeze and press detection. This will completely suspend the analysis engine, and leave the Plus module functionality intact.
IMPORTANT! For the Plus module to work (as well as certain actions such as: immersive status/nav toggles, rotation toggle), a command has to be run from a computer via Android Developer Bridge (adb). Instructions can be found from within the app on the Help tab. This step only needs to be performed once.
What can it do?
Some examples...
Squeeze your device to go home
Slice and/or double chop with the side of your hand to do things
Disable biometric methods after only 1 failed attempt, or if a certain finger was used
Double squeeze to start a voice assistant
Triple-tap the lockscreen to turn the screen off
Play a sound when fingerprint accepted
Triple squeeze to perform a Tasker task
Start your music app when Buds case is opened
Use the S Pen to control most streaming services
Bring back force pressing your screen to go home (while screen on)
Make power button long-press start the camera
Vibrate when you unlock your device with a fingerprint, or face
Choose a finger that will automatically do something after unlocking via that finger, like immediately starting the camera or automatically disabling all biometrics when a certain finger is used
Remap S Pen button press, double-press, and long-press
Play a custom sound when S Pen removed/inserted
Use S Pen air actions anywhere, and assign them anything: wave down to go home, wave up for recents, or anything you want
Press both volume buttons together to do something
Press volume up and power to do something
Press volume down and power to do something while the screen is off
Control the camera with your thumb: Volume roll down-to-up to start the camera, press volume down to take a picture, then volume roll up-to-down to close the camera
Features (not all available in trial mode)
No root required
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Lightweight app, only 3 MB
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7 detectable squeeze types (single, double, triple, quadruple, long, long double-squeeze, and inertial)
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3 detectable press types (single, long, and 2-finger)
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Plus module adds up to 24 more things depending upon your device (Fingerprint Vibration, Fingerprint Unlock Actions, Face/Iris Unlock Vibration, Navigation Gesture Vibration, Slice Gestures, Double Chop Gestures, Status Bar Flicks, Lockscreen Triple Tap Gestures, Automatic Biometric Lockout, Power Button Long Press, Volume Up + Power Button, Volume Down + Power Button, Volume Button Roll (down-to-up and up-to-down), Dual Volume Button Press, Double Press, and Triple Press, S Pen Button Press, S Pen Button Double Press, S Pen Button Long Press, S Pen Global Air Overrides, S Pen Insert, S Pen Remove, Miscellaneous, Accidental Touch Protection Options)
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The graphical analyzer tool visually plots your pressure wave, allowing you to precisely adjust the engine to your unique needs
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Independently selectable criteria allow you to assign multiple actions to any trigger type (if lockscreen open, if homescreen open, if camera open, if S Pen detached, if within 5-seconds of power on, if the phone is ringing, if in-call, or if screen is off)
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App picker to launch any app
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Tasker integration to launch any task
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Quick Settings tile to toggle detection engine
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Wide selection of common actions, such as flashlight toggling, status bar toggling, etc
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Adjustable pressure thresholds
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Calibration assistant to customize squeezing/pressing to your device's unique characteristics
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Questions?
See the in-app Help section for answers to commonly asked questions.
Where do I get it?
SideSqueeze+ is available in the Play store!
Screenshots
I am already testing it, I will let you now about my experience with it
New version released today!
Version 2.12
Added Volume Button Roll (up-to-down)
Added Volume Button Roll (down-to-up)
Added Dual Volume Button Double Press
Added Dual Volume Button Triple Press
Increased Plus module reliability
Fixed more UI issues
I'm going to say once you get the hand of the app its fantastic! Get use to it a bit then but the pro version its definitely worth it.works great on my note 10+
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Really nice app buddy! I cant get the hang of Squeeze or the hard press features but I am loving the PLUS features with the Fingerprint scan vibration and getting my flashlight working with the Power button long press.
Thank you!
Still Loving this app. Quick question. Do the plus features mess with the always on display automatic brightness? Seems like my aod brightness is always low now. Could be my imagination
stu5797 said:
Still Loving this app. Quick question. Do the plus features mess with the always on display automatic brightness? Seems like my aod brightness is always low now. Could be my imagination
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Thank you so much! No, there is nothing that I am aware of that would be messing with display brightness.
New version released today!
Version 2.13
Volume button stuff now works on 8.0 (Oreo)
Added scrolling actions
Added color coding to Plus tab
UI changes for better usability
Fixed UI bugs
Big update, with new features!
Version 2.14
Lots of fixes for Android 10 (Q)
Add: Automatic Biometric Lockout to Plus
After as little as 1 (or more) failed fingerprint or face attempt(s), your device will secure lock itself and only a PIN (or password) will be able to unlock it.
Add: Navigation Gesture Vibration to Plus
This feature provides robust and customizable tactile feedback whenever the new swipe navigation gestures are used. It is designed to be a replacement for the generic vibration from "Touch interactions" in System Settings, therefore that setting must be OFF.
Add: Slice Gestures to Plus
Slice Gestures are like chop gestures on your screen, but instead of sliding horizontally you vertically slide down (or up). They can be used on any screen without interference.
Add: Status Bar Flick to Plus
Flicking down on the status bar VERY quickly can trigger different actions depending upon how many fingers were used.
Add: Triple Tap Lockscreen Gestures to Plus
Triple-tapping on a blank area of the lockscreen can trigger an action. There are a total of four quadrants, and each can have its own action. Eg. media control, panic mode, force secure lock (disable biometrics), etc.
Add: Accidental Pocket Activation Vibration
Add: S Pen Insertion/Removal to Plus
You can perform an action when the S Pen is inserted, and/or removed. And for Android 9 (Pie) only, there is also an option to automatically show the navigation bar while the S Pen is out.
Add: actions to control ringer (silent/vibrate)
Fix: Air overrides not working in some apps
Thanks to a sharp beta tester, air gesture overrides should now work for all apps.
Fix: improved calibration algorithm
The calibration algorithm has been much improved. It will no longer suggest stupid things like -100% gain. It should also operate more concisely now.
Fix: improved squeeze detection
Fix: improved long squeeze detection
Fix: play/pause action works more reliably
Fix: home criteria works more reliably
Fix: appswitch action fixed for Android 10
This action should work more reliably now, and across more potential configurations.
Fix: got rid of buggy seekbars
Fix: action to start Bixby works now
Fix: Power Long Press is more reliable
App now opens to last used module
For users who don't use the pressure modules, the app will now open directly to Plus (or whatever module you last had open).
Long pressing on quicktile will start app
Long-pressing the SideSqueeze+ quick settings tile will now open the app.
Many UI fixes and improvements
will it work with other devices besides samsung
Start trying today. Looks promising
Working great on Pixel 5 (Android 11) with squeeze option. Purchased immediately, great job!
I will try all other options soon.
One question up to now:
Why squeeze don't open app when phone screen is off (locked or unlocked). Squeeze works (i get vibration feedback) but app doesn't show up until I turn on screen or clear lockscreen ...
Thank you!
I can implement this, but I don't see the use for it due to the fact that the lockscreen is always up anyway. What were you using it for?
akulp said:
Working great on Pixel 5 (Android 11) with squeeze option. Purchased immediately, great job!
I will try all other options soon.
One question up to now:
Why squeeze don't open app when phone screen is off (locked or unlocked). Squeeze works (i get vibration feedback) but app doesn't show up until I turn on screen or clear lockscreen ...
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ffolkes said:
Thank you!
I can implement this, but I don't see the use for it due to the fact that the lockscreen is always up anyway. What were you using it for?
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I thought that option "hen screen off" mean that squeeze will start app in case when phone is not secured/locked.
I'm using squeeze for opening "phone" app, so in case when I'm @trusted place (smart lock) phone is not locked and it would be nice that squeeze directly turn on screen, "jump" over lockscreen and show phone or whatever app you choose.
Btw I also noticed that sometimes after phone is locked (and goes to to deep sleep) squeeze don't work. Randomly, I can't find pattern. I gave all permissions to app (device admin, notifications on, battery saver disabled).
And one more thing. What is the little transparent dot on top of the screen - in the middle?
Edit: I found same question on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/co...el_5/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
So "dot" is prox. sensor?
Some posts about it:
Waluk99
Am I the only one getting the proximity sensor problem when the app is enabled?
Edit: I'm using a Pixel 5, forgot this isn't the pixel sub ?
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The sensor is visible blinking under the display all the time.
Edit: Pixel 5, sry.
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Yes, I see it as well, Pixel 5
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Ahhh, yeah I'm getting it on the Pixel 5 too. Barely noticed it and I still barely do, but you're right, it's there!
What's the best method people are using to remap what the aide buttons do? I would do this on my S21, to do things when I held the power button or volume buttons. Is it possible here?
Button mapper can do that. I have flashlight on volume down longpress, and authenticator for long press volume up.
Button Mapper: Remap your keys - Apps on Google Play
Remap hardware buttons to launch any app, shortcut or action
play.google.com
Other useful apps:
sidesqueeze+ allows you to map squeezing the sides of the phone
[APP] SideSqueeze 2.08 - add squeeze gestures to your S10!
What is SideSqueeze? SideSqueeze is an innovative and unique app that uses the barometric pressure sensor in your device to detect squeezes and screen presses. It is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy devices from 2017 onwards, although some...
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Tap tap app allows you to do some more functions with tapping the back of the phone than the built in android gesture.
[APP][1.6] Tap, Tap: Double tap on back of device gesture from Android 12 port
Tap, Tap is a port of the double tap on back of device gesture from Pixels running Android 12 to any Android 7.0+ device*. Tap, Tap provides over 50 actions that can be run from double or triple taps on the back of your device, including...
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Hi, is there a way to add the 3 buttons at the bottom of the screen for the back, home and recent apps that I used to have on me s21+ I'm now using pixel 7 pro and no back button is killing me haha, I will attach a photo of the buttons I mean, thanks Ian
On Android 13 there is a setting to bring back 3 button navigation.
swieder711 said:
On Android 13 there is a setting to bring back 3 button navigation.
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Would love this if you know where I can find it, thanka
Found it, thank you very much
Short guide:
Tap the Settings icon to launch the Settings app. Scroll down and tap on Accessibility.
Scroll down to the Interaction Controls section and tap System controls.
Tap System navigation.
Tap 3-button navigation or Gesture navigation.
Tap the Settings button next to Gesture navigation to change the sensitivity of the screen to the Back swipe gesture. Use the Left edge and Right edge sliders to tune it
Might there also be a setting (maybe within Nova?) to switch the return and app buttons? On my galaxy they were the other way around and it's quite annoying on my pixel 7 pro :')