Menu "dots" at bottom of screen - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II

I have rooted my phone using Chainfire's root method and I was wondering if there was a way to turn off the menu dots at the bottom of the screen? Seems like a waste of screen realestate to have them there.

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I think u need a different launcher. ..thays a touchwiz thing..
U can make less screens therefore less dots...on your home screen pinch to zoom and you can erase some screens

There's a setting to get rid of them, I can't recall where right now but I'm running TW and I have mine turned off.
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LRD, if you have yours turned off in touchwiz then it apparently can be done, but I havent come across it in any of the "settings" that I can find.
Thanks all.

Cause hes full of ****
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The only way is to have only one page. Remove all the other ones and there will be no more dots.

Negitory....one screen will still have 1 dot

So... I'm gathering that there is not a way to do this in native TW or in any setting anywhere. And that's fine, just wondering if it could be done. Seems like a waste of screen realestate to take up half an inch or so with something that IMHO isnt used much.

I thought I saw a menu option to get rid of those but I must have been on another launcher. My bad.
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Like I said b4 ....why dont you just stop making a fool of yourself

twanskys204 said:
Like I said b4 ....why dont you just stop making a fool of yourself
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You're too focused on what I say, why not put some of that energy into answering the op's question? Because the only reason you come on XDA is to bash someone... You're an angry little boy.
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Use a different launcher. I bought nova launcher prime and its def worth the buy with the options you get. There is a free version and I used that on my skyrocket so I decided to just pay for it when I got my note 2.
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Thanks to all. Tried Go Launcher once a few months back on my Galaxy S. Really slowed it down. I'll give Nova launcher a try. Thanks again.

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[Q] sense screen removal?

hey there i have a 2.3.3 dinc2 so i cant root it yet but i really do like the sense widgets so dont wanna change to adw or launcherpro, but wondering if there is anyway to make it 5 homescreens instead of 7? i know on touchwiz you can but ive looked through all the settings and cant find it on my di2. anyone know if it can be done and how?
No you can't
Why would you want to get rid of home screen? If they aren't getting used then you most likely won't see them and won't bother you. But from what I see after having played with my phone there is no option for that.
Darkpsych0 said:
Why would you want to get rid of home screen? If they aren't getting used then you most likely won't see them and won't bother you. But from what I see after having played with my phone there is no option for that.
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Wallpaper position...less screens more of the wallper is visible. I hate that you can't pick which screen is the home screen either.
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Err. I guess I had problems trying to get the picture not to get blown up when setting wallpaper.
tnez said:
Wallpaper position...less screens more of the wallper is visible. I hate that you can't pick which screen is the home screen either.
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You can. Go into the Sense previews and hold in one screen and you can move it. Is this what you're talking about?
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wyattyoss said:
You can. Go into the Sense previews and hold in one screen and you can move it. Is this what you're talking about?
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No not really, that just let's you move the screens around but the home screen is always the center one. what I meant was making any screen the home screen regardless of that screens position
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tnez said:
No not really, that just let's you move the screens around but the home screen is always the center one. what I meant was making any screen the home screen regardless of that screens position
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I don't quite understand what you want it to do..You can make any of the screens the home screen by moving it to the center.
He wants to make the left-most screen (for example) the home screen, not just move the contents of the left-most screen onto the center screen.
And yeah, the lack of home screen configureability is probably the biggest reason I don't use Sense. I only use 3 to 4 screens, and don't need or want any more.
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ChrisDDD said:
He wants to make the left-most screen (for example) the home screen, not just move the contents of the left-most screen onto the center screen.
And yeah, the lack of home screen configureability is probably the biggest reason I don't use Sense. I only use 3 to 4 screens, and don't need or want any more.
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That's what I meant and yeah sucks sense won't let you do it. Might have to try another launcher myself
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Lock Screen = Bad

Anyone know how this can be changed? The motion of having to drag the wallpaper off the screen is pretty lame.
I've been searching for this.
Edit: Adding a lock pattern overrides this or you can look at getting one of the lock screens from the market.
Its the same as the infuse minus the puzzle... Which i miss
.sorta.
Use widget locker?
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zenxeon said:
Anyone know how this can be changed? The motion of having to drag the wallpaper off the screen is pretty lame.
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root will do it. I bet if we just delete their lockscreen.apk it'll default to the standard android pull-tabs.
Also, yeah, worst lockscreen EVAR. It's like they didn't even try, lol.
software can, and will, be hacked. no worries.
I personally like the lockscreen. I even had it on my epic 4g by choice.
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Patience guys ... enjoy this beastly device until root comes ... then it'll be perfect ... at-least you guys got it today lol
change to pin or pattern
Silent25r said:
I've been searching for this.
Edit: Adding a lock pattern overrides this or you can look at getting one of the lock screens from the market.
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Thanks for the tip... i hate that screen
I hate the fact that the pin overrides the lock screen. So stupid...
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Widget locker
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There's one called Agile Lock that mimics the sense 3.0 lock screen pretty well, plus lets you put any widget you want on it! I've been using it since yesterday and no wake locks/force closes anything weird. I got the paid version, not sure about the free version.
But yeah, I hate the stock lock screen.
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There's one called Agile Lock that mimics the sense 3.0 lock screen pretty well, plus lets you put any widget you want on it! I've been using it since yesterday and no wake locks/force closes anything weird. I got the paid version, not sure about the free version.
But yeah, I hate the stock lock screen.
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Yeah, only the paid version allows you to change the widgets but you can accumulate points on the free version to unlock the feature...at least that's how it was when I last used it
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Korey_Nicholson said:
I hate the fact that the pin overrides the lock screen. So stupid...
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Really? I hated the fact that the pin didn't override the lock screen on my Photon.
Why would I want to worry about accidentally activating the screen (the purpose of the lock screen) when I already entered a security pin?
The lockscreen is better then the one on the 8 lock mod on the epic..
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I have to agree, that ugly swiping off the wallpaper really seems like they didn't even try. The default Android lock screen is much better.
I went out and bought WidgetLocker just because it was so bad.
i just wished we could at least change the picture
i love the shortcuts for missed notifications
try:
Settings
Display
Screen Display
Lock Screen Wallpaper
Lets you choose whatever you want!
I used this as my lockscreen wallpaper LOL:
http://*****in100.com/dlpilot/icon.png
cary328is said:
I used this as my lockscreen wallpaper LOL:
http://*****in100.com/dlpilot/icon.png
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Wow...throwback!!!!
sent from my damn EPIC TOUCH 4G!!!!
Anyone notice quite a lag between hitting power and the screen actually turning on? I just plugged the phone in, and it was MUCH faster to turn on. When I unplugged, same lag. I will test more when its fully charged.
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My 3 dots are on the lockscreen when I lock the screen

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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joshnichols189 said:
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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Lockscreen Idea---

So I have an idea for a lockscreen but im not sure what to do with it... share it for a dev to find and possibly make? Or learn how to create it myself.. either way I havent a clue how to go about it... anyone have some advice?
can u share the idea i like to know
ok like a bunch of sliding blocks in from different directions that when you press and drag on them they can be slid away from screen.. and you "set the pattern" by choosing how many blocks and which blocks and in what order you have to swipe... so if someone for instance doesn't start on the correct block you can slide them around all day but it wont open... but if you swipe the correct say 3 in the correct order.. viola...
Instead of one constant motion like the pattern dots.. or a swipe lock screen.. you actually need 2 or more swipes...
voredroid said:
ok like a bunch of sliding blocks in from different directions that when you press and drag on them they can be slid away from screen.. and you "set the pattern" by choosing how many blocks and which blocks and in what order you have to swipe... so if someone for instance doesn't start on the correct block you can slide them around all day but it wont open... but if you swipe the correct say 3 in the correct order.. viola...
Instead of one constant motion like the pattern dots.. or a swipe lock screen.. you actually need 2 or more swipes...
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Sooooo basically just like the puzzle piece lock screen but with more pieces
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Epix4G said:
Sooooo basically just like the puzzle piece lock screen but with more pieces
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No. That's degrading to his idea. He means more like playing the game "unblock me" from android market. But take that idea mixed with a lock-screen which i really like the OP's lock-screen idea.
Shoulon said:
No. That's degrading to his idea. He means more like playing the game "unblock me" from android market. But take that idea mixed with a lock-screen which i really like the OP's lock-screen idea.
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yea something like unblock me... thats a good way to look at it..
voredroid said:
So I have an idea for a lockscreen but im not sure what to do with it... share it for a dev to find and possibly make? Or learn how to create it myself.. either way I havent a clue how to go about it... anyone have some advice?
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maybe ask [email protected] for some help? he made widget locker, he may be able to make this happen too. id LOVE to see it. good luck, dood
stretchwookie said:
maybe ask [email protected] for some help? he made widget locker, he may be able to make this happen too. id LOVE to see it. good luck, dood
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Thanks.. sent'em an email.. see what happens..
Never responded... anyone else wanna take a stab at it.. or tell me how to go about making it myself?
I don't know how to code but the algorithm would be pretty simple
Assuming everyone starts with the same blocks in the same places
The specific combination of swipes would be needed to unlock the phone, dammit I can visualize this in my head but it's hard to put into words... I would also need to see what kind of layout u are specifically talking about, do u know how to code
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voredroid said:
Never responded... anyone else wanna take a stab at it.. or tell me how to go about making it myself?
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He has a xda account
Search for the nova launcher official thread he is the op
Try pming him
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shultz11588 said:
I don't know how to code but the algorithm would be pretty simple
Assuming everyone starts with the same blocks in the same places
The specific combination of swipes would be needed to unlock the phone, dammit I can visualize this in my head but it's hard to put into words... I would also need to see what kind of layout u are specifically talking about, do u know how to code
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Yes.. I have been doing some research.. Im going to go ahead and try to develop this myself.. I should have an alpha version soon hopefully some people can test it... Im gunna build it for ICS since thats what i have to work with on my Galaxy s2
Hey, this sounds like a great idea. You could potentially have a very complex and secure pattern
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gtuansdiamm said:
He has a xda account
Search for the nova launcher official thread he is the op
Try pming him
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His pm's are blocked I think he would probably be the person who could get this done easily.. but I am determined to get this working... so I'll just have to do it without him...

[Q] Swipe for screen shot

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?
Ascertion said:
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
spdraycr1018 said:
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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Stbrightman said:
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

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