[Q] Different Sidebar questions - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have 7100 with 4.1.1 (not rooted) and have been playing with the sidebar after searching threads about it.
I'd like to add different apps to the sidebar and I know that this isn't available yet without rooting, BUT I found that one downloaded app - Total Commander file manager - appears on the sidebar edit screen and I can add it to the sidebar.
What is special about this app that it breaks the rule?
Will the no-edit rule change with 4.1.2 ?
The apps that I open from the sidebar don't allow windowing - will this change with 4.1.2 ?
Maybe I will root it but I'm not yet confident enough to try...

I think only a few apps have the feature to use multi widow, and rooting is really easy, one package to flash via odin in download mode
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i don't think there will be a way to add any app to the sidebar without rooting. third party apps like Total Commander or gReader add Multiwindow support by themselves, so if you want an app to support multiwindow ask to the developers to add that feature.. or you can root your phone

Thanks for the replies guys.
The programs on the sidebar don't actually multiwindow - it's just another way of opening them. Will that change with 4.1.2?
Expect I will root it eventually, just not ready yet..

RR-99 said:
Thanks for the replies guys.
The programs on the sidebar don't actually multiwindow - it's just another way of opening them. Will that change with 4.1.2?
Expect I will root it eventually, just not ready yet..
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No pretty sure they multi window. Did you drag a 2nd app onto the screen while another was open?
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kylec said:
No pretty sure they multi window. Did you drag a 2nd app onto the screen while another was open?
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Gotcha! I was clicking on the icon instead of dragging it.
Really will have to root it now.
Thanks!

RR-99 said:
Gotcha! I was clicking on the icon instead of dragging it.
Really will have to root it now.
Thanks!
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no problem . I did the same thing when I got my note as well haha

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[Q] Personalize Touch Wiz?

Does anyone know if we can change icons in touchwiz without root access? I like the ability to change our fonts and feel icons should be an option as well but do not see an option.
Thanks
Samsung SGH-T989
ellac49 said:
Does anyone know if we can change icons in touchwiz without root access? I like the ability to change our fonts and feel icons should be an option as well but do not see an option.
Thanks
Samsung SGH-T989
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The most that can be done in your case without root is to download a launcher from the market ADW, launcher pro etc.
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Thanks for the quick reply.. I'll probably wait now that samsung has released the source code for our kernal.. I'm guessing we'll have ported roms in no time!
ellac49 said:
Thanks for the quick reply.. I'll probably wait now that samsung has released the source code for our kernal.. I'm guessing we'll have ported roms in no time!
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We'll have some roms, but the question is how soon. I would assume we'd have to wait 2 more weeks for a rom and probably a few more days for root access. Btw your welcome.
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you can change fonts by going under settings display..and clicking the first option there should be something under there to change fonts...and if you want different icons on your home screens download desktop visualizer and an icon pack and put those there instead.

{SOLVED} How to Program Multi-Window toggle into one of your LMT pie slices

I've been looking everywhere for an answer to this.. I'd like to be able to program one of the pie slices pull out the multi window tab instead of holding down the back button. For some reason whenever I use the back button, it messes with whatever I was doing and I thought that this would be a better way to utilize this pie function. Thanks in advance guys.I'm new to all this, I've looked throughout the forums for the specific script that pulls the multi window out because I know you can program LMT pie to do this, just gotta figure out the code. It's a pretty good idea!
I'm running JM 10, no Kernels ( haven't figured out how to install those or what they even do for me) if that helps.
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XCrazedxPyroX said:
I've been looking everywhere for an answer to this.. I'd like to be able to program one of the pie slices pull out the multi window tab instead of holding down the back button. For some reason whenever I use the back button, it messes with whatever I was doing and I thought that this would be a better way to utilize this pie function. Thanks in advance guys.I'm new to all this, I've looked throughout the forums for the specific script that pulls the multi window out because I know you can program LMT pie to do this, just gotta figure out the code. It's a pretty good idea!
I'm running JM 10, no Kernels ( haven't figured out how to install those or what they even do for me) if that helps.
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Have you tried MyRom Revolution V5.1. The LMT Pie is included, and with the Aroma Package you can add other themes and some android 4.2 stuff(I personally just get the 4.2 camera for photosphere and the Big weather screen). There is also a number of kernels you can try to get better performance or battery life. Hope that was helpful.
Re: LMT pie launcher and Multi-Window function. Help?
I haven't tried that ROM myself. I'm new to the custom ROM and rooting scene.I had JM8 and then upgraded to JM10. I've got 4.2 photosphere and LMT pie on here as well. Works great. I'm basically just trying to make one of the pie slices pull the multi window tab out. Only reason I'm now trying out other ROMs is because I absolutely NEED WiFi calling in my area due to coverage issues.. but thanks!
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Re: LMT pie launcher and Multi-Window function. Help?
Not* trying other ROMs
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Re: LMT pie launcher and Multi-Window function. Help?
XCrazedxPyroX said:
I've been looking everywhere for an answer to this.. I'd like to be able to program one of the pie slices pull out the multi window tab instead of holding down the back button. For some reason whenever I use the back button, it messes with whatever I was doing and I thought that this would be a better way to utilize this pie function. Thanks in advance guys.I'm new to all this, I've looked throughout the forums for the specific script that pulls the multi window out because I know you can program LMT pie to do this, just gotta figure out the code. It's a pretty good idea!
I'm running JM 10, no Kernels ( haven't figured out how to install those or what they even do for me) if that helps.
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I can't remember, but can't you program lmt to perform intents, actions, and shortcuts? If so, you could use tasker if all else fails. You also have gestures with lmt as well. Hope this helps.
this...is my BOOM stick!
Re: LMT pie launcher and Multi-Window function. Help?
lncoln said:
I can't remember, but can't you program lmt to perform intents, actions, and shortcuts? If so, you could use tasker if all else fails. You also have gestures with lmt as well. Hope this helps.
this...is my BOOM stick!
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Yes. You can program LMT to perform all of these functions, but the only thing is, I don't know what the command is to pull out the multi window tab. I'm hoping some developers could help me figure out the command so I can configure my LMT pie control to have a slice that would simply pull out the bar for me. It'd be quite convenient. What's this 'tasker' you were talking about though?
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XCrazedxPyroX said:
Yes. You can program LMT to perform all of these functions, but the only thing is, I don't know what the command is to pull out the multi window tab. I'm hoping some developers could help me figure out the command so I can configure my LMT pie control to have a slice that would simply pull out the bar for me. It'd be quite convenient. What's this 'tasker' you were talking about though?
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Here is tasker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en
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Neat, thanks. Not exactly what I'm looking for, but definitely a cool app
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Re: LMT pie launcher and Multi-Window function. Help?
Bumping this up just once. I'm desperate! I need the command or script that pulls the multi window tab out or just toggles the multi window using LMT pie launcher. Thanks once again!
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Bump I would like this info as well
ive also been trying to get this to work as well trying to use the 'key' function which inputs a arbitrary key but havent found it that way. Not that it helps but lock screen is 6 and phone recents is 5
Also to get this working using tasker you would still need to know the activity..I use tasker and havent figured it there either. Plus i cant get any tasker tasks to run from pie commands yet
I probably should add im using a verizon phone and running jelly beans 12 ROM
Re: LMT pie launcher and Multi-Window function. Help?
Glad to hear I'm not the only one trying to figure it out. Basically all we need to figure out is the command that toggles the multi-window function just like a GPS toggle or a wifi toggle. I'm not smart enough to figure it out unfortunately.
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XCrazedxPyroX said:
Glad to hear I'm not the only one trying to figure it out. Basically all we need to figure out is the command that toggles the multi-window function just like a GPS toggle or a wifi toggle. I'm not smart enough to figure it out unfortunately.
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Just a FYI I posted in the Verizon note 2 forums about this as well so feel free to follow up on it there as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39760384#post39760384
"Ok got it figured out thanks to 3 people
sleevasteve here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2447&page=1004
emjayes here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...30150&page=351
Germainz here (tut in his sig) http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...30150&page=411
enter the following script in the pie advanced commands script menu
sendevent /dev/input/event11 1 158 1
sendevent /dev/input/event11 0 0 0
sleep 1
sendevent /dev/input/event11 1 158 0
sendevent /dev/input/event11 0 0 0
This works great btw thanks again to the entire community "
Here's the solved answer for anybody wondering! and dont forget to thank bioslayer as well!

Halo/PIE/Torch possible on sense?

Hey all, it's my understanding that Halo and PIE are built to work on AOSP based roms. I would love to go back to the stability and bonus features of sense, but having to have the menu button eyesore at the bottom of most apps is a deal-breaker. Is there any possibility of getting these addons working on a sense based rom? If not, are there any apps with similar features that can be used with sense?
I would also like to add a torch option on the quick settings menu if that could be done. I realize I can download a flashlight app, but I have been spoiled with having quick access to it on iOS 7 and AOSP.
Flash bonestock. It has a torch toggle, and also go to settings, display, and check "longpress home for menu"
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Lee1733 said:
Hey all, it's my understanding that Halo and PIE are built to work on AOSP based roms. I would love to go back to the stability and bonus features of sense, but having to have the menu button eyesore at the bottom of most apps is a deal-breaker. Is there any possibility of getting these addons working on a sense based rom? If not, are there any apps with similar features that can be used with sense?
I would also like to add a torch option on the quick settings menu if that could be done. I realize I can download a flashlight app, but I have been spoiled with having quick access to it on iOS 7 and AOSP.
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Floating Notifications is an app that is as close as you can get to Halo. There is a free trial period for about 30 days.
As far as pie control, I think there is a launcher called LMT Launcher in the play store that has a pie-like fixture.
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res0prw2 said:
Floating Notifications is an app that is as close as you can get to Halo. There is a free trial period for about 30 days.
As far as pie control, I think there is a launcher called LMT Launcher in the play store that has a pie-like fixture.
Sent from my HTC's darkside.
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LMT launcher works, but it's not in the play store. it's on XDA though. just search for it.
pie control (which is in the play store) works as well, just not as neat as LMT.
sometimes, though, with LMT, it takes a few tries to get an app to start. it's annoying. if pie control showed the time and other notifications like LMT does, it'd be so much better.
Both of these look good. Do they allow you to disable the stock menu button?
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wiredout46 said:
LMT launcher works, but it's not in the play store. it's on XDA though. just search for it.
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My bad. It know it was included in a rom I was using at some point (can't remember which one) and it had been floating around in my TiB for a while now. I assumed it was available in play store as well.
Lee1733 said:
Both of these look good. Do they allow you to disable the stock menu button?
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Do you mean the three dots button? You can install a custom rom to do that or xposed has several modules that let you do that. Try Sense 5 Toolbox module.
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Lee1733 said:
Both of these look good. Do they allow you to disable the stock menu button?
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there are no 3 dots on bottom of screen on my ROM.
technically yes, they can be ported, for example IHTFP69 ported HALO to TW on Samsung. No one said it could be done, he is a genius.
Try my ROM out, if you don't like it, try another.
andybones said:
there are no 3 dots on bottom of screen on my ROM.
technically yes, they can be ported, for example IHTFP69 ported HALO to TW on Samsung. No one said it could be done, he is a genius.
Try my ROM out, if you don't like it, try another.
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I just finished downloading your rom and making a nandroid backup. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for all the suggestions! I've been trying to hold off until 4.3 but with the recent delay it's just not worth waiting anymore.
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Lee1733 said:
I just finished downloading your rom and making a nandroid backup. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for all the suggestions! I've been trying to hold off until 4.3 but with the recent delay it's just not worth waiting anymore.
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Thanks man, hope you like it!
It will be at least another month maybe 2 before we see 4.3
Replying here instead of in your thread in case anyone else is searching for this answer.
I am loving the rom so far, but I have two questions. The menu bar is gone almost everywhere, but it's still present in dolphin browser. Is there any way to fix that? It doesn't show at all on AOSP. LMT launcher is every bit as good as pie and the menu button being there prevents it from working properly.
I also don't seem to have a torch/flashlight widget in the quick settings. There is an app though which I can make work for me if there's no way to get it in quick settings. Just a minor personal preference.
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I got the menu bar removed by changing a setting under display and gestures. It has the unfortunate side effect of making a long press on the home key open the menu as well, but it's still better than the always-present menu button.
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[FRAMEWORK] Change extra settings on the LG G2 (Sprint)

I wanted to switch my bottom buttons to the familiar HTC order, "Home, Menu, Back" but LG does not offer this option. While finding a solution, I found a pretty cool program that most probably already know about, but some might not. It allows you to do what I needed to do, plus much more.
CREDIT: First and foremost, all credit goes to rovo89 and his thread located here. Be sure to send him "thanks."
Step 1: Goto the Google Play Store and download, "G2 Xposed" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinyroar.xposedlgg2).
Step 2: Download the Xposed Installer APK and install it.
Step 3: Launch the Xposed Installer.
Step 4: Go to the "Framework" section and click on "Install/Update."
Step 5: Reboot
Step 6: Launch the Xposed Installer again and go to the "Modules" section (you will also get there if you click on the notification warning you that the module is not enabled yet).
Step 7: Enable the LG G2 module by checking the checkbox.
Step 8: Reboot.
Step 9: Enjoy.
Works great! I've been hearing a lot about xposed but never knew where to find it or if it would work properly with the ls980. Thanks a bunch! I finally have my recents key again!
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Already have Xposed installed using the G2 module listed in the OP. Its great being able to get rid of the volume slider and the Quick Settings bar that take so much of the notification window real estate.
Awesome thanks for this.
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Does anyone know if this plays nice with XBlast Tools?
Messing around with it - cool options so far.
What if I want to remove all changes and go back to stock look? Do I just uncheck the module?
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When I installed this I started to get some lag on my phone. Uninstalling it made it go away. Anyone else experience this?
arehm said:
When I installed this I started to get some lag on my phone. Uninstalling it made it go away. Anyone else experience this?
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Nope. Zero lag for me. It must be something else on your phone.
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Does this only effect the default launcher or can it be used on top of other launchers such as Nova?
This is absolutely perfect. With the G2 Module and GravityBox Module, it feels pretty close to PA or AOKP.
TechNinja49 said:
Does this only effect the default launcher or can it be used on top of other launchers such as Nova?
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It seems to work just fine with any launcher. I'm using it with Aviate right now.
TechNinja49 said:
Does this only effect the default launcher or can it be used on top of other launchers such as Nova?
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The changes are made to the system files. Completely independent of the launcher.
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hey i'm in need of stock rom i flashed a file and now my phone is bricked can anyone point in the direction of a stock rom or firmware that i can use or adb push thanks
riggsandroid said:
The changes are made to the system files. Completely independent of the launcher.
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Nice to hear.
I keep getting systemUI had stopped hmm any idea?
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gitit20 said:
I keep getting systemUI had stopped hmm any idea?
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Good thing I backed up before installing this it hosed my OS...
I will look back at this once it gets some what better All I did was change the size of the nav bar and all hell broke loose lol
I have the premium version and as long as im in the app i change the color of the Nav bar but when im not in the app the color doesnt stick.
I have rebooted and it doesnt help, Any one else see this?
Heres screenies in the app and my home screen
Worked like a charm for me, no problems. Gracias.
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benny3 said:
I have the premium version and as long as im in the app i change the color of the Nav bar but when im not in the app the color doesnt stick.
I have rebooted and it doesnt help, Any one else see this?
Heres screenies in the app and my home screen
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The only time my nav and status bar change colors is when I'm in an app. When I'm on the home screen they both are black.
I might ad I am using spring LS980 also how do I remove the gap after making the nav bar smaller see attached photo I am rather OCD and this drives me NUTS
gitit20 said:
I might ad I am using spring LS980 also how do I remove the gap after making the nav bar smaller see attached photo I am rather OCD and this drives me NUTS
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This. I can't seem to get rid of the gap in the launcher. It's pretty noticeable with nav bar height at 30 percent haha
Sent from my Sprint LG G2
So are y'all confirming Xposed works on stock rooted phones?
I didn't think stock kerenels came with init'd enabled.

S Pen Removed Icon

I lost my S Pen. Not a huge issue since I rarely used it. But the icon is very annoying.
There are plenty of Xposed mods for other icons (battery icon, battery full notification, smart stay, etc). Would someone be able to create one for the S Pen Removed icon too (recommended shortcuts removed would be icing on the cake)?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out.
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Smidgers said:
I lost my S Pen. Not a huge issue since I rarely used it. But the icon is very annoying.
There are plenty of Xposed mods for other icons (battery icon, battery full notification, smart stay, etc). Would someone be able to create one for the S Pen Removed icon too (recommended shortcuts removed would be icing on the cake)?
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out.
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I do know if your rooted and open to change u can switch to a non- touch wiz rom and you won't have that notification
PhonezDoctor said:
I do know if your rooted and open to change u can switch to a non- touch wiz rom and you won't have that notification
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Thanks. I was on an AOSP when I first lost it, so didn't even think about it. Decided to come back to TW and noticed it. Far from a deal breaker.
Just figured I'd throw it out there in case it was easy for someone, or maybe if one of the existing xposed mod devs were interested in including it.
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I'm on "the smoothest" and their is no pen icon when removed.....I did have the icon on my first 4.3 rom but now have no notification....I almost remember there being an option somewhere to disable the notification. ...but can't find it now though. ..
Screen shot with pen removed. ....
Notice no icon on notification bar
louforgiveno said:
I'm on "the smoothest" and their is no pen icon when removed.....I did have the icon on my first 4.3 rom but now have no notification....I almost remember there being an option somewhere to disable the notification. ...but can't find it now though. ..
Screen shot with pen removed. ....
Notice no icon on notification bar
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Interesting. That's what I'm on now lol. I had looked in settings before. But I'll have to check it out again and maybe all in the thread.
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In case anyone comes to this thread ....The solution is to disable the settings under Page Buddy
louforgiveno said:
In case anyone comes to this thread ....The solution is to disable the settings under Page Buddy
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I can confirm this removed the icon. However I was unable to find Page Buddy in settings. I went to app manager and disabled the page buddy notification.
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