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[Q] One-handed operation without gesture?

I really like the "Use for all screens" One-handed operation, but unfortunately I use a few apps which requires a "Accessibility Service" which, turns out, breaks the gesture for One-handed operation (please fix this Samsung!)... So my question is... Can that feature be accessed via an app, or another method other then the "swipe" gesture?

dansl said:
I really like the "Use for all screens" One-handed operation, but unfortunately I use a few apps which requires a "Accessibility Service" which, turns out, breaks the gesture for One-handed operation (please fix this Samsung!)... So my question is... Can that feature be accessed via an app, or another method other then the "swipe" gesture?
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This doesn't answer your question, but addresses overall one-handed operation.
Given that it's a bit of a strain to reach across the screen with my thumb (the back button, for example), this is one of the first things I installed
If you haven't used it, it's called LMT Pie. I set the targets to left, right and bottom. You can customize it as much as you want. FWIW..
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[How To] Make the back button work every time using Pie

To make the back button work every time I recommend trying Pie Control.
Even if you miss the system back button that same motion will activate the Pie menu and hit Pie's back button if you set yours up like mine.
Here is a screenshot of my setup which features the Pie menu at the bottom which pops up when you swipe up:
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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From left to right I have the home button, back button, and task button options that appear on any swipe up from the bottom. Pie has a customizable activation zone, so if you're still missing it you can just make the swipe up zone taller or wider.
Note that I've put the back button in the center. This way a swipe straight up will always be back regardless if I hit the actual back button or it has to go to the pie control for backup. The Time and Battery status is just an added bonus which is super nice because of the lack of status bar.
Note: To allow the back button in Pie you must go to Settings -> Device -> Manage accessibility -> Services -> Pie [On]

This app is great.

[App] FingerPrint Launcher

Use your Fingerprint to launch apps quickly. You can set each of your fingers to open different apps
Want to open an App real quick? Tired of using gestures? Want a faster way to open hidden App? The FingerPrint Launcher is the right one for you.
The FingerPrint Launcher allows you to open an app real quick with a touch of a button, anywhere and anytime. You just have to just select which finger launches which app*, then you hold down the menu button and let the app scan your finger and your done. The app is immediately launched.
You can replace your traditional app lock software which consumes a lot of battery with the help of this App. Most Launcher comes with a hide an app option. So just hide the app and set FingerPrint Launcher as the easiest way to open your hidden app** .Instead of using gestures to open an app which any one can do, the fingerprint remains your alone.
The app uses long press home button to start scanning the fingerprint.
Should work with All Samsung Mobile with fingerprint sensor support having android OS 4.4.2+
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Here is an example how it works
*This version can only use two fingerprint
**Depending on the environment setup of your device, there may be other alternatives to open your hidden app.
Download
FingerPrint Launcher Free

[Tip] Enable and Use Screen Pinning on Moto G5 Plus for hassle-free gaming

What is screen pinning and how do I use it?
Using screen pinning, device can be made to show only a certain app's screen as long as you want.
Screen pinning can be often useful, especially if you want to play a game without accidentally minimizing the app (if you touch the Home button). Though Home button on G5 plus is at a lower level than display, it can still happen.
How to enable Screen Pinning feature ?
1. Go to Settings > Security.
2 . Enable Screen pinning here.
How to pin a screen ?
1. Open an app(to be pinned)
2. Go to Recent apps
3. Touch the pin icon at the bottom of the overview of app you just opened
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(Note: Sometimes you may need to drag up the app view in Recent items view for PIN icon to show)
To exit from the pinned screen touch and hold the Back navigation key.
NOTE: If you are using Moto's one button navigation, the back key will appear to allow you to unpin the screen once you have pinned something. Once unpinned, the buttons will disappear again.
Hope this makes your gaming experience bit better :fingers-crossed:

split screen android p

How do we get apps to split screen in android p

sutty86 said:
How do we get apps to split screen in android p
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Using gestures? swipe up on the pill to open multi-tasking and then tap the icon of the App at the top and select Split Screen.

Here's a screenshot
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i really liked the old oreo split screen shortcut.....so i made an app that brings it back. (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.ericytsang.multiwindow.app.android)
if you want to use the pill for navigation (instead of the old 3-button navigation), there's an option in my app that lets you display the accessibility button to trigger split screen mode...

sutty86 said:
How do we get apps to split screen in android p
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I use an app called navigation gestures which replaces the pill with a way more powerful version. It replaces the nav bar entirely.
It can assign any action to any gesture (right & hold for instance) and one of the things it can trigger is split screen.