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A bunch of questions?

Howdy, gentlemen (and gentleladies) I have quite a few questions regarding the note 2. I know my way around android, these are about the device itself. As questions are answered, I will update the OP with the solutions / answers for reference, so others might learn from my ignorance
I bought a flip cover case, not the genuine samsung case, but one off ebay. It doesnt have an indentation for the home button so it is constantly being turned on. Is there a fix, preferably without rooting, for this? Maybe using the proximity sensor?
With the same flip case, I would like to know if it is at all possible to have the devices screen automatically turn on when it is opened, and turn off when it is shut? (Think "iPad with its magnetic cover") Possibly through the use of NFC tags or proximity sensor? The proximity sensor would have obvious issues with other things interfering. SOLUTION FOUND: DOWNLOAD "SIMPLE COVER LOCK" FROM PLAY STORE.
Are there mods that allow selecting something using the S-Pen's button, while it is in the air? Maybe using it to highlight text while in the air or click the button to register an input? I do a lot of copy and pasting and a feature like this can greatly improve productivity.
Is it possible to get the S-Pen to be able to push the soft keys? I absolutely hate having to continually change my hand posture whenever I need to access the back key or open a menu. Maybe, building on my previous question, have some sort of air gesture with the S-Pen button depressed that performs the actions of the soft buttons? WORK-AROUND, NO TRUE SOLUTION YET: GESTURE < AND ^ WITH S-PEN BUTTON DEPRESSED FOR BACK AND MENU ACTIONS, RESPECTIVELY
My last question is simple. Is the LED indicator an RGB LED? Like the one on the galaxy nexus that can be changed to any color? It would be cool to have different notification colors per app, blue for facebook, green for messaging and so on. ANSWER: YES
I appreciate the help, normally I would use my Google-fu but I much prefer answers from other users.
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Whoah didnt realize I was in the themes and apps section, can a mod please mive this to Q&A? My apologies!
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gerbetta33 said:
Whoah didnt realize I was in the themes and apps section, can a mod please mive this to Q&A? My apologies!
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Reported for ya - next time take care to post in right section !

nikufellow said:
Reported for ya - next time take care to post in right section !
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thanks!
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I can somewhat answer the first question. There are apps that allow you to use the proximity sensor to turn off and on the screen. A couple that I've personally tried are Intellicover and Auto Screen on. There's also Screen Lock and Off that allows you to turn off your screen by tapping a button. These work well, but if your flip cover is constantly bumping the home button, using these apps won't do anything different as your home button will still get bumped and then the screen will constantly turn on.

the best app to use for turning on the screen automatically is "simple cover lock" its a small free app that does just what it says it was created for the note 2 and does what it needs to really good

For the menu & back button question, hold the button on your s pen & draw a < on the screen to go back & a ^ for the menu
Edit: Also, Light Flow from the play store let's you control the LED lights

haldi15 said:
the best app to use for turning on the screen automatically is "simple cover lock" its a small free app that does just what it says it was created for the note 2 and does what it needs to really good
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Thanks, seems to work fine for a beta, although it does show my homescreen for a second after the flip cover opens before going to the lock screen, even if it was already on the lockscreen when I shut it. I've never seen that happen with any lockscreen alternative, must be a bug. also, it gets kind of annoying if I accidentally move my hand over the proximity sensor and it shuts the display off, but the note is so big that this occurs rarely. Nonetheless, thanks
Beast84 said:
For the menu & back button question, hold the button on your s pen & draw a < on the screen to go back & a ^ for the menu
Edit: Also, Light Flow from the play store let's you control the LED lights
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Thanks a lot, I feel like I should have known this one, but I can't recall there ever being any tips on this when the TouchWiz motion and gesture guides ran when I first booted my device. Thanks!

gerbetta33 said:
Thanks, seems to work fine for a beta, although it does show my homescreen for a second after the flip cover opens before going to the lock screen, even if it was already on the lockscreen when I shut it. I've never seen that happen with any lockscreen alternative, must be a bug. also, it gets kind of annoying if I accidentally move my hand over the proximity sensor and it shuts the display off, but the note is so big that this occurs rarely. Nonetheless, thanks
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to fix the screen turning off when you move your hand over you would need to change the "turn off screen after" time to 5 so it would take longer to turn off when you closed the cover, i dont have the lockscreen bug on my rooted note 2 running a 4.1.2 samsung rom

I see, ill do that! I dont plan on rooting anytime soon, so I guess I have to live with it.
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Double tap to wake

My buddy has an LG G2 which has this feature that allows you to double tap on the screen to wake up the device. Is this possible on the note 3 either innately or with the help of an app?

Sorry to revive this thread, but i have the same question

You can get this on a rooted note 3. Some custom kernels and roms offer this functionality.
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sensationfan623 said:
You can get this on a rooted note 3. Some custom kernels and roms offer this functionality.
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I haven't seen anywhere? Please elaborate
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sensationfan623 said:
You can get this on a rooted note 3. Some custom kernels and roms offer this functionality.
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Which one

Someone should just make it a flashable zip and include the kernel needed or explain what kernel is needed before flashing. I too would be interested in a double tap to wake/sleep

Eric214 said:
Someone should just make it a flashable zip and include the kernel needed or explain what kernel is needed before flashing. I too would be interested in a double tap to wake/sleep
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I had the G2 for only a week and I still find myself double taping the note 3 sceen to wake it. +1 on this mod.

I want this feature too.

Needs to be implemented on the kernel side of things....why not just "tap" your home button?

gonna search a rom with this feature, please tell me if you are using one

idtheftvictim said:
Needs to be implemented on the kernel side of things....why not just "tap" your home button?
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It's not just about waking the phone but the double tap to sleep is why I'd like it mostly. Plus less wear and tear on the physical home button

I' used to home button also but double tap to sleep would be a great feature too

Gravity box has double tap the top bar to sleep
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djtheraven said:
Gravity box has double tap the top bar to sleep
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Is that Gravity Box for AOSP?

Lorettaa said:
Is that Gravity Box for AOSP?
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I'm using it on tw stock based leankernel. .. Funny thing is I installed this not knowing it was aosp and most of it works great actually added stuff that I didn't have before with wanam
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It gave me sounds when plugging and unplugging my charger... I was able to color my battery percentage and make it bigger and so on
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I'm not sure if it was for AOSP too that's why I'm asking, good for you it seems worked, thanks!

kingofkings11 said:
My buddy has an LG G2 which has this feature that allows you to double tap on the screen to wake up the device. Is this possible on the note 3 either innately or with the help of an app?
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Eric214 said:
It's not just about waking the phone but the double tap to sleep is why I'd like it mostly. Plus less wear and tear on the physical home button
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Are you guys forgetting about the Quick Glance feature on the phone? Or is it just hated in general. Does not put any wear and tear on the physical home button, but also wont add to the finger print mess already on the screen. Only drawback is that it does not work if the phone is not on a flat surface (which i think is the case for the double tap feature on the LG G2, i could be wrong though).
I activate this more on accident than doing in intentionally when i try to reach over my phone.
To enable (disable) and customize Quick Glance on Note 3, do as follows:
1. Open Settings and go to Controls
2. Under Motion Control, make sure Air Gesture is enabled, and then tap on Air Gesture
3. Tap on Quick Glance and use the sliding button on the top right to enable (or disable) it
4. To customize the information you want to see, you can check or uncheck the following information: Notification icons, Missed calls, Unread messages, Battery power and Current music info (Time & Date are always shown)
5. To use Quick Glance feature, put your device on a flat surface facing upwards, and when the screen is off, move you hand above the sensor Locate on the top right

DesperateScorpion151 said:
Are you guys forgetting about the Quick Glance feature on the phone? Or is it just hated in general. Does not put any wear and tear on the physical home button, but also wont add to the finger print mess already on the screen. Only drawback is that it does not work if the phone is not on a flat surface (which i think is the case for the double tap feature on the LG G2, i could be wrong though).
I activate this more on accident than doing in intentionally when i try to reach over my phone.
To enable (disable) and customize Quick Glance on Note 3, do as follows:
1. Open Settings and go to Controls
2. Under Motion Control, make sure Air Gesture is enabled, and then tap on Air Gesture
3. Tap on Quick Glance and use the sliding button on the top right to enable (or disable) it
4. To customize the information you want to see, you can check or uncheck the following information: Notification icons, Missed calls, Unread messages, Battery power and Current music info (Time & Date are always shown)
5. To use Quick Glance feature, put your device on a flat surface facing upwards, and when the screen is off, move you hand above the sensor Locate on the top right
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Lol quick glance doesn't wake your phone. It's not the same thing we're taking about. And the lg g2 you can double tap to wake/sleep with the phone at any angle

I disabled quick glance, I dont use it at all.

kingofkings11 said:
My buddy has an LG G2 which has this feature that allows you to double tap on the screen to wake up the device. Is this possible on the note 3 either innately or with the help of an app?
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I am also searching for this solution. Please help me.

Easiest way to turn off the M8 besides power button?

Just curious as to what everyone has found to make it easier to turn off the M8 instead of reaching all the way to the top for the power button, which can be awkward. I know there is a knock at the top of the screen, but that is almost as bad as reaching for the button. Any other options/suggestions?

Screen off & lock app. Play store.
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bitwiser said:
Just curious as to what everyone has found to make it easier to turn off the M8 instead of reaching all the way to the top for the power button, which can be awkward. I know there is a knock at the top of the screen, but that is almost as bad as reaching for the button. Any other options/suggestions?
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What exactly do you mean? Are you talking about turning off the screen as BigAl assumed, or are you talking about powering down the device?

use the nav bar on custom roms to change their attributes .
I use double tap on home to turn the screen off, also double tapping the notification bar works (viper rom)

GSLEON3 said:
What exactly do you mean? Are you talking about turning off the screen as BigAl assumed, or are you talking about powering down the device?
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Yes, just screen off/lock. I have a custom rom and they just have the swipe or tap at the top of the screen which is the same as reaching for the power button if not more difficult (tried Viper). I'm on Revolution 5 right now and really like it...just want a better way to lock the device...double tapping home sounds good. Is there a downloadable app or flashable addon compatible with Revolution?

using his kernal
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52016545
swipe to turn off screen

I know there are many in the play store...was just wondering what other M8 owners used before I try them all

i use an app called knock lock. you set where you would double tap to turn off the screen. pretty nice add on for the gesture controls. plus no root needed. i set mine at the center
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bitwiser said:
I know there are many in the play store...was just wondering what other M8 owners used before I try them all
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I use flar2's kernel. Includes sweep 2 sleep the bottom of the device to shut off the screen. No need to run an extra app. He also has a module you can use on stock kernel (need root though).

jlevy73 said:
I use flar2's kernel. Includes sweep 2 sleep the bottom of the device to shut off the screen. No need to run an extra app. He also has a module you can use on stock kernel (need root though).
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Thanks, I'll check it out and see how it works with Revolution ROM I have stock kernel.

bitwiser said:
Thanks, I'll check it out and see how it works with Revolution ROM I have stock kernel.
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If you by turning off mean sleep, then:
Swipe2sleep isn't really needed in ARHD rom, as the Sense6 Toolbox allows you to customize the behaviour of the control bottons in the nav bar.
I've just setup long-press the home botton to sleep. Works fine and easier than swipe (IMO)

I use widgetsoid, create an invisible toggle button to turn the screen off which fills the bottom half of my screen so one click off without ruining my homescreen.

I use a Dot View case and close lid...does that count...
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I remember as a kid, watching the Jetsons, and a "hard day at work" for George was when he had to "push teh button six times." I think we're surpassed that.

COOL gestures added to KK after minor update

guys did you check out the new small update of xolo kk??? it gives customized screenoff gestures unlike the one where you can just use gestures like "M" for camera... "C" for calls... and "E" for web browser... now you can set custom gestures all along... very happy!!! also they had fixed the security bug which bypasses the lockscreen after i mailed them... i've added screenshots check it out.. :good:

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guys did you check out the new small update of xolo kk??? it gives customized screenoff gestures unlike the one where you can just use gestures like "M" for camera... "C" for calls... and "E" for web browser... now you can set custom gestures all along... very happy!!! also they had fixed the security bug which bypasses the lockscreen after i mailed them... i've added screenshots check it out.. :good:
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But they still haven't fixed one thing. Those three vertical buttons that show up in the upper left corner of certain apps despite the phone having Capacitive buttons. And it's a pretty big deal for me.
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K.khiladi said:
But they still haven't fixed one thing. Those three vertical buttons that show up in the upper left corner of certain apps despite the phone having Capacitive buttons. And it's a pretty big deal for me.
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I didn't find the menu icon [3dots] in any apps I used except in power amp where I can disable it in settings

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I didn't find the menu icon [3dots] in any apps I used except in power amp where I can disable it in settings
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Don't know why..?
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Reconfigured said:
I didn't find the menu icon [3dots] in any apps I used except in power amp where I can disable it in settings
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Also I think they should have given the option to set a gesture to unlock the phone directly... Or better double tap to open.... Possibilities are vast... [emoji3]

K.khiladi said:
Also I think they should have given the option to set a gesture to unlock the phone directly... Or better double tap to open.... Possibilities are vast... [emoji3]
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yeah just like LG's knock codes

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yeah just like LG's knock codes
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Gesture bugs
Has anybody noticed that the gestures dont work flawlessly as they did in JB.
you keep rubbing the screen like mad and nothing happens at time. or is it specific to my device?

How Can I Swipe Anywhere on Home Screen to See Notifications?

Its a pain to swipe down from the top to see all notifications on the such a big phone. Is there a way to swipe down from anywhere on the home screen to see all notifications? Just like in samsung phones?
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Change your launcher if you have international version.

clauss2004 said:
Change your launcher if you have international version.
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Thanks. But is there any way to do this with an app or in 20x's settings?
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As far as I know, no such option in stock launcher's settings or general settings.

I find it most convenient to just swipe down on the finger print sensor.

buzz killington said:
I find it most convenient to just swipe down on the finger print sensor.
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Oh wow you can do that? But when I had the phone I wasnt able to do that. Do you have to enable a feature for it?

Jojokoo said:
Oh wow you can do that? But when I had the phone I wasnt able to do that. Do you have to enable a feature for it?
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It's under the Fingerprint ID section in Biometrics and passwords. Huawei gives you a lot of options with the sensor, you can select which ones you want to turn on.