I really like switching apps using the muti window feature on the S3. However on the S4 mini it seems to be missing. Is there any way to enable it or any app free or otherwise i can use for a similar function? Dont really want to install a huge launcher app for just this but willing to try it out if it has a minimalistic approach.
Thanks
Ajay
Related
Hi,
is it possible to add apps on the lockscreen or the google now menu that appears when you swipe from the middle of the screen?
i used a lockscreen app on my Arc S, but if there is a way to do this without an additional app, plz let me know
thx!
There's an app called Launch Now. You can select up to seven apps to choose from. You still slide up like you would for google now but a menu just pops up instead. It's only $1 and totally worth it
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zaW1vbi5MYXVuY2hOb3ciXQ..
thanks, i know that there are apps put there that can do this, but i would prefer a way that doesnt need an additional app.
i saw something like that in a review, and i thought it was a feature of jellybean, but i guess it was some touchwizz/sense kinda 3rd party launcher app
heldgop said:
thanks, i know that there are apps put there that can do this, but i would prefer a way that doesnt need an additional app.
i saw something like that in a review, and i thought it was a feature of jellybean, but i guess it was some touchwizz/sense kinda 3rd party launcher app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The major ROMs have this feature. It's called Navbar Targets I believe. I know that AOKP has it, and I think CyanogenMod does too. Other such as CNA do as well. I'm sure that these ROMs will be ported to the Nexus 4 very soon. You configure these targets via settings, so you don't need another app.
I just bought the t-mobile GN2 (for a second time) since it now could upgrade such that multi-view works. For fun, while using the multiview split screen I tried to use "wave launcher". It turns out, if you open an app like terminal it fills the screen and the app works fine. When you exit that app, it puts you back where you were with the multiview split screen. Now if instead you open an app like floating browser or hovernote using wave launcher it works on top of the multiview but is re-sizable so it does not fill the screen. So the multiview can coexist with some floating apps. Another weird thing is that some of the floating apps actually appeared in the multi-view launcher but I didn't put them there!. Indeed, I could launch the floating app from this launcher and still use the multiview feature at the same time. I just just thought it cool if in the future one could simultaneously use multiview feature and something like swipepad or wave launcher to open other apps such that they can appear in floating windows.
(Note, I made a similar post in the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 forum (themes and apps) in relation to very nice work by xperiacle concerning mods for floating/reziable apps for the N7000. If this topic interests you I recommend following his work.)
mscion said:
I just bought the t-mobile GN2 (for a second time) since it now could upgrade such that multi-view works. For fun, while using the multiview split screen I tried to use "wave launcher". It turns out, if you open an app like terminal it fills the screen and the app works fine. When you exit that app, it puts you back where you were with the multiview split screen. Now if instead you open an app like floating browser or hovernote using wave launcher it works on top of the multiview but is re-sizable so it does not fill the screen. So the multiview can coexist with some floating apps. Another weird thing is that some of the floating apps actually appeared in the multi-view launcher but I didn't put them there!. Indeed, I could launch the floating app from this launcher and still use the multiview feature at the same time. I just just thought it cool if in the future one could simultaneously use multiview feature and something like swipepad or wave launcher to open other apps such that they can appear in floating windows.
(Note, I made a similar post in the Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 forum (themes and apps) in relation to very nice work by xperiacle concerning mods for floating/reziable apps for the N7000. If this topic interests you I recommend following his work.)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you think that's neat check out coldfustion's video on using the note 2 as a backup PC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nh2NSLgaII
Jinra321 said:
If you think that's neat check out coldfustion's video on using the note 2 as a backup PC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nh2NSLgaII
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I was familiar with the video. It is really informative. In general, what I'm describing in my post would only enhance the GN2's capability as a PC substitute.
Hi
I'm using Sketchbook Pro to draw however, when I tried to use multi window and drag Chrome so I can use for references. However, I can't get it to split the screen, instead it just closes Sketchbook and loads up chrome full screen?.
rirawin said:
Hi
I'm using Sketchbook Pro to draw however, when I tried to use multi window and drag Chrome so I can use for references. However, I can't get it to split the screen, instead it just closes Sketchbook and loads up chrome full screen?.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most apps do not support multiwindow. If you root and install Xposed framework the you can use multiwindow manager module to set almost every app to work in multiwindow.
nrage23 said:
Most apps do not support multiwindow. If you root and install Xposed framework the you can use multiwindow manager module to set almost every app to work in multiwindow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm new to rooting but is this process difficult, last thing I want to do is brick my new tablet.
rirawin said:
I'm new to rooting but is this process difficult, last thing I want to do is brick my new tablet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It would be very difficult to brick your tablet rooting but it will void your warranty. I am not stock but at the bottom of the multiwindow tab it has an edit button (small dotted triangle). Use that to see if maybe sketchbook can do multiwindow but is not enabled.
It's not multi window enabled. So yeah root, Xposed and multi window manager are your only hope
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
This tablet is wonderful!
Learn how to use Odin and you'll be okay...
I am coming from a tab pro, with floating multi windows. Did Samsung remove this awesome feature on the new flagship tablet? Or am I missing the switch to turn it on?
gottahavit said:
I am coming from a tab pro, with floating multi windows. Did Samsung remove this awesome feature on the new flagship tablet? Or am I missing the switch to turn it on?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please!, anyone?, answer to this question!
It seems they did remove this feature. I have the tab s t800 WiFi with lollipop and tried multiwindow plus (Google it) and to my surprise it restores some of this functionality. Give it a try at your own risk as it says it is incompatible with my tablet but still works.
I also found two other useful apps. MW-Pen App Enabler (allows you to alter the app without root to have ig work as a popup or 4 way window) and MW Commander which llows you to add an app to the multiwindow side bar (I believe this one may require root).
Does anybody know how to get floating multi windows to work? I've tried installing the multiwindow plus app but it doesn't work with rooted phones.
sd97cl said:
Does anybody know how to get floating multi windows to work? I've tried installing the multiwindow plus app but it doesn't work with rooted phones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, The multiwindow plus app partly works on rooted devices but some of its features no longer work because of issues related to kitkat on the phone not because of root. You can still set up the quad view. But you can no longer launch an app as a floating window from the multiview sidebar. (Btw you can do this on the galaxy tab pro!) If you want to launch an app as a floating window you can use the app Floating Windows Shortcuts. If you still want to launch an app from a side launcher you can try unity launcher (perhaps there are others you can try as well) which allows shortcuts and is fairly customizable. Hope that helps!
mscion said:
Hi, The multiwindow plus app partly works on rooted devices but some of its features no longer work because of issues related to kitkat on the phone not because of root. You can still set up the quad view. But you can no longer launch an app as a floating window from the multiview sidebar. (Btw you can do this on the galaxy tab pro!) If you want to launch an app as a floating window you can use the app Floating Windows Shortcuts. If you still want to launch an app from a side launcher you can try unity launcher (perhaps there are others you can try as well) which allows shortcuts and is fairly customizable. Hope that helps!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the clarification. I'll look into it.