I'm on a stock A100 and would love to hide the system tray on the bottom of the screen when I watch full-screen movies. Does anyone know of a way to auto-hide it like you can do with Windows on a PC and then pull it up with a swipe up from the bottom of the screen?
Honeybar (root required):
https://market.android.com/search?q=honeybar&c=apps
jschall said:
Honeybar (root required):
https://market.android.com/search?q=honeybar&c=apps
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I am not rooted and was trying to avoid that. Is there an easy way to root the A100?
Unfortunately you have to root to do this. Check in the development section how to root. Its quite easy. Also to hide system tray you can also use hidebar which is free. I've been using it for a while now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19968301&postcount=5
Honeybar used to cause lag but hopefully they've fixed it.
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aznmode said:
Unfortunately you have to root to do this. Check in the development section how to root. Its quite easy. Also to hide system tray you can also use hidebar which is free. I've been using it for a while now.
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Done and done. Rooting couldn't have been much easier. And the HideBar is exactly what I was looking for. If he could add the option to unhide it with a swipe, it would be *perfect*. Much thanks...
+1 on hidebar. Honeybar the button placement is annoying.
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Honeybar made my home screens lag like crazy. I'll try hidebar.
Edit- hidebar isn't on my market
Edit 2- hidebar just force closes... didn't work at all.
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bjones72751 said:
Honeybar made my home screens lag like crazy. I'll try hidebar.
Edit- hidebar isn't on my market
Edit 2- hidebar just force closes... didn't work at all.
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That's weird maybe try to uninstall then reinstall
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bjones72751 said:
Honeybar made my home screens lag like crazy. I'll try hidebar.
Edit- hidebar isn't on my market
Edit 2- hidebar just force closes... didn't work at all.
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Hidebar works fine on my A100. It take about 5 seconds from the time I tell it to hide until the status bar actually disappears, but that is the only issue I have with it.
I might be missing sommething here but, I can't get the system bar back after hidding it with hidebar... tried doing a swipe from side to side,bottom to top and top to bottom, on both orientations, any ideas?
edit: nevermind you have to run and select the show method at least once
Just tap the bottom of the screen. It gets some getting used to before you figure out the sweat spot.
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It happens when I lock it from twitter. Maybe other apps as well, unchecked though. Here is a pick of the reproducible problem
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The option dots. They hold no function when pressed
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it's a bug in ICS that displays the menu buttons when on the lockscreen. it's not suppose to happen. most likely they'll fix it in an update eventually.
If u use ADW EX home launcher that 3 dot menu on lockscreen unlocks the phone by just pressing on it.
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If u use ADW EX home launcher that 3 dot menu on lockscreen unlocks the phone by just pressing on it.
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Only if you use slide to unlock.
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It happens in WhatsApp too.
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If u use ADW EX home launcher that 3 dot menu on lockscreen unlocks the phone by just pressing on it.
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If I don't go back to home screen before I lock. I have the 3 buttons displayed. These seem to override the slide to unlock. This is not really an issue tho I suppose as slide to unlock isn't secure anyway
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I assumed it was a feature. It only pops up on slide to unlock setting and I always use that instead of sliding when I have apps open.
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But isn't slide to unlock supposed to be a more secure lock over a none lock to prevent accidental phone unlock in your pocket? That's the whole point of "sliding" to unlock, not "pressing".
If that really is a feature they should give us an option to disable it. But I still think its a bug.
How often is something in your pocket going to find those three little dots and hit that specific part of your phone to unlock it..?
Better yet.. how often is your phone screen even on when in your pocket?
This always happens when locking when you are in an app
Or in browser....sort off shortcut feature tap it and you are right back in the app that is open at the moment
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How often is something in your pocket going to find those three little dots and hit that specific part of your phone to unlock it..?
Better yet.. how often is your phone screen even on when in your pocket?
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I think u missed my point.
It defeats the purpose of "sliding".
Why not just have ONE unlock button instead of sliding and 3dots?, since both have the same function.
Isn't Android about choices? Couldn't I chose to tap the 3 dots vs sliding all the time?
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Tidbits said:
Isn't Android about choices? Couldn't I chose to tap the 3 dots vs sliding all the time?
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Well, then I want my choice to disable that "feature".
this is a bug, even google has admitted it's a bug. why do you find it so hard to believe that?
neok44 said:
this is a bug, even google has admitted it's a bug. why do you find it so hard to believe that?
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That's what I said, I hope ppl joke when they say it's a feature. Otherwise its sad to see "unwise" individuals on XDA (no offense to anybody).
I know this bug might not bother many, but I really want stock Android to be more polished and not half baked.
I hope OTA update is coming soon with fixes for all these little/big bugs.
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this is a bug, even google has admitted it's a bug. why do you find it so hard to believe that?
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Why do you care so much? It doesn't matter if people think it is a bug or not if it is a bug it will get fixed. It doesn't make a difference if someone thinks it is a bug or not because either way it will be fixed if it is.
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Hello everybody.
I am new here and I'm sorry if this has been answered already but I could not find an answer. Anyway. I installed WidgetLocker on my Galaxy Nexus but when I uninstalled it later on it left my notifications bar inaccessible from my stock lock screen. It can't be pulled down without unlocking the phone! Is there a way to fix this? It's just awful...
Edit: It can be pulled down in the WidgetLocker lock screen but I don't want to use it.
Do you have password our pattern unlock activated?
The notification bar is only accessible with slide to unlock.
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Herman76 said:
Do you have password our pattern unlock activated?
The notification bar is only accessible with slide to unlock.
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No, I'm using slide and it can't be pulled down.
Leachz said:
No, I'm using slide and it can't be pulled down.
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Did u try rebooting the phone?
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Did u try rebooting the phone?
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Just tried it, no luck. The problem persists. I think I'll give the factory reset a try.
!EDIT!: Tried it, didn't work out.
Maybe increasing security (activate pattern/password) and then setting it back to slide unlock can fix it?
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Maybe increasing security (activate pattern/password) and then setting it back to slide unlock can fix it?
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Unfortunately that was one of the first things I tried.
Why is my notification bar disabled even though I don't have that setting enabled?
One of two reasons: The Block Power Dialog option unfortunately also blocks expanding of the notification bar. The Settings help will be updated in the future to explain this. System security (pin/pattern/password) locks the notification bar itself, this is independent of WidgetLocker.
Found on their website. Don't know if this is a fix or not since I don't have widget locker installed.
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Why is my notification bar disabled even though I don't have that setting enabled?
One of two reasons: The Block Power Dialog option unfortunately also blocks expanding of the notification bar. The Settings help will be updated in the future to explain this. System security (pin/pattern/password) locks the notification bar itself, this is independent of WidgetLocker.
Found on their website. Don't know if this is a fix or not since I don't have widget locker installed.
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Yeah, I stubled upon that too but the weird thing is that the bar is NOT disabled while using WidgetLocker but becomes inaccessible after removing or disabling the app. I'm running ICS 4.0.2 so I'll update and see what happens.
i have looked but could not find what i was looking for.i have an sgs3 from sprint,stock.the swipe for screen shot worked then stopped working.i dont know if an app or setting caused this.i have the feature checked in options,but still no luck.can anyone help.if this has been discussed,please direct me to where.thank you
Idk but as an alternative, you can just hold home+power and it'll take a screenshot. Did you debloat your rom? Maybe you removed the motion apk?
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Idk but as an alternative, you can just hold home+power and it'll take a screenshot. Did you debloat your rom? Maybe you removed the motion apk?
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nope,everything still stock.thought is was an app i downloaded or something because i noticed i could only change my lock screen pic through the stock gallery app.tried unselecting and reselecting the feature and resetting the phone etc,but nothing.
Palm Swipe To Capture Screen
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nope,everything still stock.thought is was an app i downloaded or something because i noticed i could only change my lock screen pic through the stock gallery app.tried unselecting and reselecting the feature and resetting the phone etc,but nothing.
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Try this, go to Settings, then Motion, then scroll to the bottom. There should be a section title "Hand Motions". Make sure "Palm swipe to capture" is checked.
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Try this, go to Settings, then Motion, then scroll to the bottom. There should be a section title "Hand Motions". Make sure "Palm swipe to capture" is checked.
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yeah i have done so a few diffrent times and still nothing.i have been reading diffrent forums and trying to get as much info as possible.will just resort to the home button/power button to use the screen shot feature.thanks for the help
You know you have to actually place your hands on the phone right?
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yeah.i have tried a bunch of ways,but i am obviously doing something wrong.crazy how im making something thats supposed to be so simple so complicated..lol
Funny thing is I was watching a review on the SG3 the other day and the guy in the video couldn't get it to work either
The hold home+power button didn't work?
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I gave up on using the Palm swipe method. Works sometimes and when it does I'm usually dragging a screen with it and taking a picture mid-animation. Home+ power works much better.
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It always works for me, but it can be clumsy and change the screen when you touch it. It is a neat idea, imo, so I wouldn't give up. Did you try doing a reset after wiping cache?
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Make sure your using the side of your hand. (Like karate chop) place it firmly on the screen then pause for a sec then Swype. works for me every time.
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I gave up on using the Palm swipe method. Works sometimes and when it does I'm usually dragging a screen with it and taking a picture mid-animation. Home+ power works much better.
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yeah i just use the power/home button.the swipe is cool when it works.tried to show it off and made a fool of myself...lol
I just got this phone today and so far I love it. One thing that is bothering me is the google search widget that is on the home screen. Is there a way to remove this? I've tried everything I can think of. Thanks!
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I just got this phone today and so far I love it. One thing that is bothering me is the google search widget that is on the home screen. Is there a way to remove this? I've tried everything I can think of. Thanks!
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Menu app settings all apps scroll and find Google search then select it then choose disable
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Poof its gone. Hope that works for you
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You can disable it but you can't use the space it used to take up at the top of the home screen. I just got holo launcher (a home screen app) and now I have all that space usable too.
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After disable Google Search, try to apply the theme again and the search bar should be disappeared.
This is a mod how to enable navigation bar(on screen
buttons) , its very simple and easy...
Warring: if you mess something dont blame me.
Add the following line at the end of buid.prop file
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
now on reboot we will have nav-bar like on nexus 4
Much easier to use the recent and home.
And more comfortable for the thumb
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It works but causes icons and things to get cut off
also causes the overflow menu button to appear.
designgears said:
It works but causes icons and things to get cut off
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Well we can use lots of other launchers without problem
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samomamo said:
Well we can use lots of other launchers without problem
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Good point...
also causes the overflow menu button to appear in some apps.
We even have the menu
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We even have the menu
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Open up settings, you will see it
check out the camera too
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Open up settings, you will see it
check out the camera too
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Well those don't bother me. Still usable. But the navkeys are much smoother experience for me in general.
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samomamo said:
Well those don't bother me. Still usable. But the navkeys are much smoother experience for me in general.
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Just need to disable the hardware ones now
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Just need to disable the hardware ones now
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I know but I don't want to mess with the phone too much. We still don't have a way to restore easily.
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samomamo said:
I know but I don't want to mess with the phone too much. We still don't have a way to restore easily.
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the tot file is pretty easy to use imo
But you lose some of your screen to do this. I guess its a "what suits your own tastes" sorta thing...
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ReggieSmith said:
But you lose some of your screen to do this. I guess its a "what suits your own tastes" sorta thing...
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Yes you are right. Its just this phone is so big so the navkeys don't bother me
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Is there a way to make the nav bar slimmer like the one on Vega Iron?
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This is a mod how to enable navigation bar(on screen
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Thanks so much for this! I'm going to give this a shot. Not sure if it's really that useful/suits me, but it's always nice to have options.
I have been having some fun with this. Enabled the software keys, disabled the hardware keys, disable the back and menu button lights. Now it just looks like I have a sweet notification light area because you cant see those two buttons when they aren't lit up. I adjusted the pixel density all around to make is so I don't lose any app screen space.
The only issues I have are the icons on the launcher getting cut off on the bottom rows and the camera button is a little messed up, still usable, but there is a dedicated hardware button, so it doesn't really matter.
Now I just need to change the multitask button to a menu button and it will be pretty sweet!
there has to be an app that does this as well.
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I have been having some fun with this. Enabled the software keys, disabled the hardware keys, disable the back and menu button lights. Now it just looks like I have a sweet notification light area because you cant see those two buttons when they aren't lit up. I adjusted the pixel density all around to make is so I don't lose any app screen space.
The only issues I have are the icons on the launcher getting cut off on the bottom rows and the camera button is a little messed up, still usable, but there is a dedicated hardware button, so it doesn't really matter.
Now I just need to change the multitask button to a menu button and it will be pretty sweet!
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Can you post your settings to make this all work?
Thx.
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