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Multi window and S pen

Hi,
Any ideas for best practices for the features of multi windows and the S pen (the feature that enable u to open a small window of several options
Please share your usage I'm new on android new on samsung new on tablets...
Thx in advance
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I have yet to find much practical use for the Pen Wendow, but for multi-window, I love using Chrome and Gmail side by side. If I click on a link in an email, it will open up on the other side of the screen.
I imagine YouTube and any other productivity app would great if you want to watch or listen to something while working on something else.
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I use ezpdf to read cases and s note to take notes in class. Then I use pen window with hangouts and calculator on top of them
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I can't seem to open chrome with multi - window? It was working fine yesterday but when I tried it this morning it had stopped I think it was because I did a chrome update, any of yous having this problem?

I currently have the original note 10.1. with the Play Store App Multi Window Manager, from the play store, I can multi-windows Any app at all. Also, besides doing side by side multi-window, I can cascade numerous multi-window apps.
Can this new model do that? From the pictures and the manual, they have made a lot of changes to that feature.
Thanks

On rooted device you can open any app side by side. Cascading option is gone, but you can add any app to pen window list.
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ddavtian said:
On rooted device you can open any app side by side. Cascading option is gone, but you can add any app to pen window list.
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OK, but from your screencap, it does look like you can at least open more than just two side by sides, Correct? Can't understand why they would take options (cascade) away. Makes little sense to me. I use a Multi Window Manager on my current Original Note 10.1, so I do know about being able to add pretty much any app at all. The one I use it not yet compatible with the 10.1 2014, but there is another that is.
Thanks for the reply

Yes, you can open more than 2. It is similar to original Note's cascading option but now it's controlled through pen window. There is a program to add any app you want to that window list.

ddavtian said:
Yes, you can open more than 2. It is similar to original Note's cascading option but now it's controlled through pen window. There is a program to add any app you want to that window list.
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OK, that helps a lot.
Thanks again

I would like to add the usefulness of GMD Gesture Control, not just for tablets in general, but for Pen Window as well. You need to be rooted, but without root (and having every app available on Pen Window), Pen Window seems pretty useless anyway. With Gesture Control you can add a gesture to open Pen Window directly, which saves a lot of steps. I don't always use the S Pen, and I always hated the fact that to use Pen Window, I had to take the S Pen out, press the button, select Pen Window, draw on the screen, THEN select the app, and put the S Pen back in, all with a few seconds of lag sprinkled in between. Too many steps to make it useful in many situations.
As for usage, I mostly use it when I need to reference something while in another app (documents in Evernote, timer app, calculator, etc), and don't want close the current app for whatever reason. I like the minimize function of Pen Window, as I can just minimize when I don't need it, and open it with one press when I do; especially useful when you have to reference it multiple times while working.
To sum it up, Pen Window without root = useless (too few apps), Pen Window w/ root, Pen Window Manager (or equivalent app) and GMD Gesture Control = ultimate win.

this app looks interesting (and states it doesn't need root): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.penwindowlauncher
"PEN Window Launcher allows you to invoke the Pen Window drawer without using the Spen. It removes the hassle of having to take out your Spen, hover and click the Spen on the screen, clicking the Pen Window icon and then drawing a window just to open the Pen Window drawer. With this app, it takes you just one to two clicks with your finger to open the Pen Window drawer. How more productive is that."

limit
is it true that the limit is 6?

[APP] [ROOT] Enable Multiwindow For Most Apps

One of the things that I noticed on the multiwindow feature, most applications cannot be added to the sidebar. After feeling dissapointed about the supported apps, this has been true since the beginning of multiwindow, but developers have found great ways to enable the use of any application on multiwindow.
Here is an app that can allow you to enable most apps for multiwindow.
The app requires root access and so far I have had no problems.
MultiWindow Apps Manager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.mwappsmanager
Here is the app that will allow you to enable the popup window feature for apps.
The app also requires root access.
PEN Window Manager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.penwindowmanager
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randomvar said:
One of the things that I noticed on the multiwindow feature, most applications cannot be added to the sidebar. After feeling dissapointed about the supported apps, this has been true since the beginning of multiwindow, but developers have found great ways to enable the use of any application on multiwindow.
Here is an app that can allow you to enable most apps.
The app requires root access and so far I have had no problems, the only thing that currently does not work is the popup window feature for those applications.
MultiWindow Apps Manager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.mwappsmanager
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Thanks for plugging my app. For the popup window feature, you could use my other app Pen Window Manager if your device is rooted. If your device is not rooted then you could use MW-Pen App Enabler. Both are available in the Play Store.

Wow, so you are the app developer, I cannot show you how grateful I am for the time you took on these apps. The interface is intuitive and blends well with the default theme, I like the finishing touches you added like when an app is enabled, a more intuitive option them check boxes. I rely a lot on multiwindow; without your app, I'd be frustrated every time I would open a file that opens with a different app and true multitasking would not be possible.
First I thought that enabling popup windows was not possible, now that you told me, I can't wait to get my hands on the pen window app.
Once again, we thank you for enabling us to truly define our user experience.
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Yeah, good work on these!
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randomvar said:
One of the things that I noticed on the multiwindow feature, most applications cannot be added to the sidebar. After feeling dissapointed about the supported apps, this has been true since the beginning of multiwindow, but developers have found great ways to enable the use of any application on multiwindow.
Here is an app that can allow you to enable most apps for multiwindow.
The app requires root access and so far I have had no problems.
MultiWindow Apps Manager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.mwappsmanager
Here is the app that will allow you to enable the popup window feature for apps.
The app also requires root access.
PEN Window Manager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.penwindowmanager
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Multi window app works great but the Pen window manager app crashes when I open it. Tried restarting the tablet and clearing app data.

Update... I went to use the Multi Windows app and now it was crashing too despite it working before. I ended up backing up my apps via Titanium backup and doing a factory reset and resetting up my tablet. MW and Pen apps work fine now...

Not working for me. 12.2 rooted.
Everytime when I hold the BACK button I see only default list, not my apps.

Took me a while to figure out that the application merely adds my apps to the list of options available for placement on the right hand bar. You still have to edit the bar manually.
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Nice, now thats make sense

xperiacle said:
Thanks for plugging my app. For the popup window feature, you could use my other app Pen Window Manager if your device is rooted. If your device is not rooted then you could use MW-Pen App Enabler. Both are available in the Play Store.
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Just wondering if you will be making this compatible with the Note 4?

Soulforged666 said:
Just wondering if you will be making this compatible with the Note 4?
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I am wondering the same thing...

I actually went back to Kitty and installed the Mods I prefered to use that were not available for Lolly at that time including Wanam Xposed and activated all my apps that way.
I am still on Kitty no plans on upgrading at the moment as I prefer a close to stock rom with no custom Kernals then I modify using Xposed mods and Nova Launcher. There is a ROM I closely follow for when I do decide to go back to Lolly but until I see a reason to upgrade I am content with rocking my phone this way.
And I think this post is dead lol

Montblanc Exclusive Content for the Note 4 & Edge - APK and Extras

Samsung announced a partnership with Montblanc when they came out with the Note 4 and the Note Edge. When you purchase a stylus you also get access to a APK which gives you some exclusive content.....
Since I figure not everyone is willing to spend $250+ on a stylus and pen I ripped the APK from my phone and thought that I would share it here. Also I created a Montblanc image that I used to theme the "express me" edge screen, and a Montblanc image that looks awesome on smart watches. I like my watch to match my phone. Enjoy!
2 Wallpapers
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New lock screen effect (ink in water)
New pens in S-Note along with a new paper background
Express Me edge theme and Smartwatch image

Thank bro. Thank for sharing. Now the note edge look more luxury .???

Hey thanks for this.
Any way to make the express me edge panel semi transparent?

Do you know where the new pens and background are stored?
The APK has been floating around for quite some time now. But after installing, all I get is the Locksceen Animation and the Wallpapers.
When I go to S Note and check for the pens and the Montblanc default template, they're not there. I even tried the "Download Montblanc content." in More features but I get an error: Product does not exist in this store. (4002)
What exactly does that even download?

hi...can i install this apk in my note3 n9005????
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carlitobahsoun said:
hi...can i install this apk in my note3 n9005????
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Negative, only works on Note 4 and Note Edge!

Beach_Head said:
Do you know where the new pens and background are stored?
The APK has been floating around for quite some time now. But after installing, all I get is the Locksceen Animation and the Wallpapers.
When I go to S Note and check for the pens and the Montblanc default template, they're not there. I even tried the "Download Montblanc content." in More features but I get an error: Product does not exist in this store. (4002)
What exactly does that even download?
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I found the wallpapers, but that's it. Where's the Lockscreen animation settings?
I'm on Verizon Note 4.

You have to set your lock screen to swipe so that the animation options will be enabled...
Magicman500 said:
I found the wallpapers, but that's it. Where's the Lockscreen animation settings?
I'm on Verizon Note 4.
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Beach_Head said:
You have to set your lock screen to swipe so that the animation options will be enabled...
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Oh wow, I've never seen these before. I learn something new about this phone every day. Thanks!

Mont Blanc Pens and Template Work or Not?
Did this get resolved? If we load this .APK does it in fact add the pens and template or not?? (on Note 4 of course)
Beach_Head said:
Do you know where the new pens and background are stored?
The APK has been floating around for quite some time now. But after installing, all I get is the Locksceen Animation and the Wallpapers.
When I go to S Note and check for the pens and the Montblanc default template, they're not there. I even tried the "Download Montblanc content." in More features but I get an error: Product does not exist in this store. (4002)
What exactly does that even download?
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For some, yes. For some, no. It may be a region issue...
pwscott said:
Did this get resolved? If we load this .APK does it in fact add the pens and template or not?? (on Note 4 of course)
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Magicman500 said:
I found the wallpapers, but that's it. Where's the Lockscreen animation settings?
I'm on Verizon Note 4.
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I have same issue, no new pen options, BUT I had a new little pop-up in the bottom left hand corner giving me access to my I preset pens, which was awesome, but then it disappeared as soon as I started writing. I've wanted that feature for a long time on the note 4.
If you don't close it before you start writing, it never comes back.

Jrsharp70 said:
I have same issue, no new pen options, BUT I had a new little pop-up in the bottom left hand corner giving me access to my I preset pens, which was awesome, but then it disappeared as soon as I started writing. I've wanted that feature for a long time on the note 4.
If you don't close it before you start writing, it never comes back.
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I saw that. I didn't realize that was a new feature. I have never used the pen presets, so I figured I accidentally set one up and that came with it. If that's part of Montblanc, that's awesome!

pwscott said:
Did this get resolved? If we load this .APK does it in fact add the pens and template or not?? (on Note 4 of course)
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Works perfectly on my Note Edge (SM-N915G) Thanks !!

When i will install it with the CWM Recovery it always comes the message INSTALLATION ABORTED.

Devil1978 said:
When i will install it with the CWM Recovery it always comes the message INSTALLATION ABORTED.
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Its an APK file. You use a file manager to find the file then install it. You do need to have Security>Unknown Sources ticked in settings though...

Thx!

Merlin73 said:
Works perfectly on my Note Edge (SM-N915G) Thanks !!
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I didn't get any additional pens, but it seems like I got the rest. Has anyone else noticed this? Did I do something writing?!?!
On note edge

Install Walk Through for pens and paper!
misterwal10 said:
I didn't get any additional pens, but it seems like I got the rest. Has anyone else noticed this? Did I do something writing?!?!
On note edge
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See screenshots in next post to "Completely install"
Hope this helps!

Walkthrough Screenshots

Multi window Pop-up question

Hi,
The main thing I love the Galaxy Notes is the multi-window feature. Especially the pop-up window option.
I've read that since Android Nougat that's built-in into Android (it's called Freeform there). But the main difference is that Freefrom just give you a small pop-up window with every item in the app still being very large like it was full screen (the same thing Windows computers do when you make an app smaller). The Samsung approach is a pop-up windows which actually make every aspect of the app look smaller. I hope I'm making myself clear.
Will the Note 8 use the Android implementation of the pop-up window functionality, or it's own Samsung implementation?
Thanks!

Spir4 said:
Hi,
The main thing I love the Galaxy Notes is the multi-window feature. Especially the pop-up window option.
I've read that since Android Nougat that's built-in into Android (it's called Freeform there). But the main difference is that Freefrom just give you a small pop-up window with every item in the app still being very large like it was full screen (the same thing Windows computers do when you make an app smaller). The Samsung approach is a pop-up windows which actually make every aspect of the app look smaller. I hope I'm making myself clear.
Will the Note 8 use the Android implementation of the pop-up window functionality, or it's own Samsung implementation?
Thanks!
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I donno, you should ask note 8 peeps not us.
I think you may not be explaining the Note 8.0 multi window properties well.
I disable mini app from tray in portrait mode, and only use multi window when I drag particular apps from the tray.
Then resize the top or bottom window accordingly to the app that does not get squishy. Not all apps resize, like calculator is big.
In landscape mode I have options to choose cards between the two apps. Any more apps in windows becomes troublesome with switching. My fingers are too big.
Task manager does all I need for most apps between switching.

gooberdude said:
I donno, you should ask note 8 peeps not us.
I think you may not be explaining the Note 8.0 multi window properties well.
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How do you mean, this is the Note 8 forum so who are you then
Here are pictures of what I mean.
Samsung does this:
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Android does this:
When you resize the pop-up window with Samsung's interface, the app stays in full screen, but the window gets smaller, so everything about the app gets smaller (smaller font, ...).
When you you that with Android Nougat built-in interface, everything in the app stays the same (font size, ...) but the window gets smaller. This forces you to scroll inside the window to be able to see the whole app.

I've had the chance of testing the Note 8, and apparently Samsung doesn't scale the content of the app, only the app window. Is there a way to get the app to scale as well?

You guys have a phone not a Note 8.0
I get scaling... though I am on KK on a Note 8.0
What is cool is the Tab 4 drawer on the Note 8.0 is smaller and auto launches all apps from it in a window, so you don't need to drag.

gooberdude said:
I get scaling... though I am on KK on a Note 8.0
What is cool is the Tab 4 drawer on the Note 8.0 is smaller and auto launches all apps from it in a window, so you don't need to drag.
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Why are you on KK?

Again this Is the Note 8.0 tablet thread section
Spir4 said:
Why are you on KK?
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Because it is the latest bug free stock firmware, and does what I need on a 4 year old tablet.

Right sorry guys, I didn't get the clues. I'm on the tablet section

Dex usage

So being able to use Dex directly on the tab is extremely beneficial but I'm having a difficult time typing on the small on screen keyboard as I haven't been able to get the keyboard case as yet. Have 2 questions:
1- Is there a way to key the regular on screen keyboard (like when using regular Android and not in Dex mode) when you're in Dex mode?
2- Being able to resize all windows in Dex is great but is there any way to have them snap to the edges similar to windows? Any 3rd party app would do.
Thanks in advance

elevation_2 said:
So being able to use Dex directly on the tab is extremely beneficial but I'm having a difficult time typing on the small on screen keyboard as I haven't been able to get the keyboard case as yet. Have 2 questions:
1- Is there a way to key the regular on screen keyboard (like when using regular Android and not in Dex mode) when you're in Dex mode?
2- Being able to resize all windows in Dex is great but is there any way to have them snap to the edges similar to windows? Any 3rd party app would do.
Thanks in advance
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To number 1 yes. Open keyboard, click down arrow on right, click modes, pick your fav.
To number 2, not that I've found.
A note I actually have better luck with apps resizing in tablet mode, they just dont start windowed. DeX mode message to restart apps when going fullscreen is too annoying.

gottahavit said:
To number 1 yes. Open keyboard, click down arrow on right, click modes, pick your fav.
To number 2, not that I've found.
A note I actually have better luck with apps resizing in tablet mode, they just dont start windowed. DeX mode message to restart apps when going fullscreen is too annoying.
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Go to Dex labs and enable the experimental feature that allows resizing of almost any app. This should reduce the amount of apps that require a restart when resizing apps in Dex mode.

Actually I found that if you do the dex labs switch then you turn on the google developer option "force all activities to be resizeable" AND THEN you go to about dex and click on that a bunch of times, it actually make all apps work nearly properly in dex mode.
Only last issue with dex is that it won't work in portrait so when I start a reading app that I want in portrait I can't use it. They should look at how windows handle rotation.

No option to change keyboard type when in Dex mode
gottahavit said:
To number 1 yes. Open keyboard, click down arrow on right, click modes, pick your fav.
To number 2, not that I've found.
A note I actually have better luck with apps resizing in tablet mode, they just dont start windowed. DeX mode message to restart apps when going fullscreen is too annoying.
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Tried and enabled but sadly keyboard doesn't
clubtech said:
Go to Dex labs and enable the experimental feature that allows resizing of almost any app. This should reduce the amount of apps that require a restart when resizing apps in Dex mode.
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gottahavit said:
Actually I found that if you do the dex labs switch then you turn on the google developer option "force all activities to be resizeable" AND THEN you go to about dex and click on that a bunch of times, it actually make all apps work nearly properly in dex mode.
Only last issue with dex is that it won't work in portrait so when I start a reading app that I want in portrait I can't use it. They should look at how windows handle rotation.
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Unfortunately not happening. Still can't resize
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click that little down arrow on the right hand top of the keyboard, then there will be a modes button.

Is it possible to use your phone as a trackpad for DeX on Tab S4 (using some apps)?

gottahavit said:
click that little down arrow on the right hand top of the keyboard, then there will be a modes button.
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Many thanks. It worked
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