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Any webOS user knows how you can simply use your finger to swipe up from the gesture area to pop open the app drawer. I think this would be a fantastic feature for any ICS phone in order to access the multitasking view.
I would gladly sacrifice 2-3 rows of pixels on the bottom of the screen in order to implement such a feature.
Of course this mod would render the actual button obsolete, I'm not sure what to replace it with.
Any devs wish to take on this project? I don't think it would be impossible to pull off.
NOVA Launcher has swipe gestures and will do what you are asking for.
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NOVA Launcher has swipe gestures and will do what you are asking for.
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Will it work from within any app? Not just the home screen? I'm not sure we are talking about the same thing.
Oh, no. Not from within any app. Like you said from the home screen.
However, you can use WaveLauncher to open the app drawer from within any app. I love WL, couldn't go without it.
EDIT: You could also try this.
GestureControl is pretty much what I wanted... very nice
Now what do I replace the multitask button with?
Good deal. I know with AOKP you can change and rearrange your soft keys, but I don't think there is an app that does this, although that is a good idea! There are also some mods for this in the theme section but I think you have to be de-odexed.
Wasn't the web os launcher ported to android in the market called wave launcher? I tried it before and it worked identical, from any app too.
I don't understand... LMT allows you to do any type of gesture to pretty much do anything, from ANY app...
Yeah here it is, even has the stretchy animation and all just as web os does.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilemerit.wavelauncher
As someone mentioned, LMT would work perfectly for you!
Hi all. I tried both Action and Nova launchers and while I like both I'd rather just stick with the stock launcher. One thing I greatly miss though is the gestures, specifically the option to swipe down from anywhere in the home screen to expand quick tiles.
I searched the Play Store and found a couple gesture apps but came up empty. Any help would be appreciated!
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Hi all. I tried both Action and Nova launchers and while I like both I'd rather just stick with the stock launcher. One thing I greatly miss though is the gestures, specifically the option to swipe down from anywhere in the home screen to expand quick tiles.
I searched the Play Store and found a couple gesture apps but came up empty. Any help would be appreciated!
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Try quicktile someone posted that they made it on here and I saw a lot of good things about it and it's specifically made for the pixel and xl
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Try quicktile someone posted that they made it on here and I saw a lot of good things about it and it's specifically made for the pixel and xl
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Thanks. Just downloaded it and it looks like it only supports making new tiles, not a quick gesture to quickly expand quick settings unfortunately.
If you're rooted then give GMD gesture control a try. Fully customizable gesture support. It's one of the primary reasons why I root my devices. I particularly like having custom edge gestures to make one handed operation very easy. I've got several apps and functions mapped to thumb gestures of various shapes/directions from the right edge. Works great.
why not just swipe down from the top with two fingers?
I know its not 'anywhere' on the screen, but its just what you want.
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If you're rooted then give GMD gesture control a try. Fully customizable gesture support. It's one of the primary reasons why I root my devices. I particularly like having custom edge gestures to make one handed operation very easy. I've got several apps and functions mapped to thumb gestures of various shapes/directions from the right edge. Works great.
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Unfortunately I'm not rooted do to using my phone for work. I did see that though.
uicnren said:
why not just swipe down from the top with two fingers?
I know its not 'anywhere' on the screen, but its just what you want.
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Because I'd rather be able to swipe from anywhere on the screen like you can set up in Nova Launcher.
Hopefully I'm wrong but my gut tells me that in order to get what you want an app would have to intercept touchscreen input while the default home screen is active . . . and that would require root.
LMT looks like the app you're looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
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Sorry for caps but really, it seems nobody noticed it: I see dozen reviews and everybody consider this Pixel Launcher's behaviour totally normal.
I just flashed the latest DP4 release.
I've never used the gestures in the DP3, so I decided to try them.
For about half an hour they worked perfectly.
- swipe on the navigation bar -> multitasking
- swipe just above the icons -> app drawer
So far everything is ok.
After half an hour, I do not know how, the swipe on the navigation bar or above the icons, opens in any case the multitasking, having therefore to make a double swipe to access the drawer.
Of course this kind of operation would not make sense.
This thing happens in every review (I'm looking at them all to see if anyone has not had this problem with the DP3) and no one has wondered why it works like that!
I have deleted Play Store data, Play Service data, Pixel Launcher data, there is no way to get back to the initial situation.
Some idea?
just drag up a little more slowly from the bottom, will go right into app drawer
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just drag up a little more slowly from the bottom, will go right into app drawer
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I don't think this Pixel Launcher is intended to be used in this way.
Sorry for my conceit but I know what I've seen very well, and I noticed it because I've never used gestures in DP3.
Trust me.
The normal behavior is:
- swipe from the navigation bar -> multiasking
- swipe slightly above the icons -> app drawer (without making the multitasking appear, as if it overlapped, as it happens now)
This behavior makes sense and I saw it.
It seems as if the launcher took two gestures in one, or as if the launcher took the gesture of the navigation bar up to the first line of icons.
Short swipe up = multitasking.
Long swipe up (or double swipe) = app drawer.
No.
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I don't think this Pixel Launcher is intended to be used in this way.
Sorry for my conceit but I know what I've seen very well, and I noticed it because I've never used gestures in DP3.
Trust me.
The normal behavior is:
- swipe from the navigation bar -> multiasking
- swipe slightly above the icons -> app drawer (without making the multitasking appear, as if it overlapped, as it happens now)
This behavior makes sense and I saw it.
It seems as if the launcher took two gestures in one, or as if the launcher took the gesture of the navigation bar up to the first line of icons.
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Sorry, I dont trust you. I have been using them since they were available.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...sture-navigation-adds-tutorial-dev-preview-3/
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Sorry, I dont trust you. I have been using them since they were available.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...sture-navigation-adds-tutorial-dev-preview-3/
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So I had a not expected behaviour of the launcher?
The problem IS NOT on the double gesture from the navigation bar.
The problem IS in the double gesture above the first line of icon, like the old app drawer opening method.
Made myself clear?
I do not care to be right: I know how it worked and it was perfect.
Honestly, if the intended behavior is actually this, with the double swipe, I do not like it at all.
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So I had a not expected behaviour of the launcher?
The problem IS NOT on the double gesture from the navigation bar.
The problem IS in the double gesture above the first line of icon, like the old app drawer opening method.
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No. Nothing you describe is unexpected to me. It worked from the pill, or above, all the way up to the arrow above the dock in DP3, just as it does in DP4.
Since you yourself didnt use it in DP3, I dont see how you can be convinced its not right.
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No. Nothing you describe is unexpected to me. It worked from the pill, or above, all the way up to the arrow above the dock in DP3, just as it does in DP4.
Since you yourself didnt use it in DP3, I dont see how you can be convinced its not right.
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Simply because for the first half hour It worked as described in the OP.
This is the current scenario: now I open multitasking by swiping on the navigation bar AND swiping on the little arrow above the first line of icons.
Actually I have the same gesture TWICE, in two DIFFERENT areas of the launcher.
What are they for?
I'm trying to explain that it makes no sense, and that for the first half hour, swiping the small arrow above the first line of icons, I opened the drawer and not multitasking like now, forcing me to do a further swipe to open the drawer.
I explained myself well?
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Simply because for the first half hour It worked as described in the OP.
This is the current scenario: now I open multitasking by swiping on the navigation bar AND swiping on the little arrow above the first line of icons.
Actually I have the same gesture TWICE, in two DIFFERENT areas of the launcher.
What are they for?
I'm trying to explain that it makes no sense, and that for the first half hour, swiping the small arrow above the first line of icons, I opened the drawer and not multitasking like now, forcing me to do a further swipe to open the drawer.
I explained myself well?
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Not really sure what to tell you, other then previously you were doing a longer swipe, regardless of where it started.
It works 100% of the time for me, just has it has since DP3, and in the exact same fashion.
Just as it is pointed out in the article I linked earlier.
If you do a short quick swipe up anywhere from the arrow or below, it opens multi.
If you do a longer continuous swipe up anywhere from the arrow or below, it will go right past multi to the app drawer.
Did the exact same thing in DP3.
I don't know... Probably I'm mad?
Let's be clear: that double swipe in the center of the screen ARE USELESS. The second one I mean.
By the way I want back that behaviour.
I'm searching for someone that encountered the same.
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I don't know... Probably I'm mad?
Let's be clear: that double swipe in the center of the screen ARE USELESS. The second one I mean.
By the way I want back that behaviour.
I'm searching for someone that encountered the same.
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I agree, the double swipe sucks.
But as I have pointed out, you simply just swipe up a little longer a single time and it goes to app drawer, not sure why that isnt sufficient for you.
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I agree, the double swipe sucks.
But as I have pointed out, you simply just swipe up a little longer a single time and it goes to app drawer, not sure why that isnt sufficient for you.
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Trust me, that behaviour that I've described EXIST.
I should understand how to get it back.
GibMcFragger said:
Short swipe up = multitasking.
Long swipe up (or double swipe) = app drawer.
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This is right.
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No.
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This is wrong.
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https://youtu.be/2L2jrF98s20
Also, 2:00 in he points out how to get to the app drawer in one gesture. This was on May 8th. It's been like this.
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If you swipe up on the old navigation buttons ( back and multitasking) opens the app launcher directly
Ok guys.
I've probably encountered a giant bug... Ican't reproduce that perfect gesture combination described in the OP.
I've done a full wipe and a full setup, the double swipe for app drawer is stil there.
But swiping past halfway through the screen does get the app drawer correct?
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Ok guys.
I've probably encountered a giant bug... Ican't reproduce that perfect gesture combination described in the OP.
I've done a full wipe and a full setup, the double swipe for app drawer is stil there.
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EeZeEpEe said:
But swiping past halfway through the screen does get the app drawer correct?
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No man, no way.
Swiping slightly above the first row of icons open the multitasking, for the app drawer I should do another swipe up.
Double swipe for drawer, in summary.
And this is THE NORMAL Pixel Launcher behavior.
Probably I've found accidentally a giant bug.
With the Pixel 3 and 3 XL forcing gesture navigation will regular button be available when using an alternate launcher like Nova?
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With the Pixel 3 and 3 XL forcing gesture navigation will regular button be available when using an alternate launcher like Nova?
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I saw a video yesterday on YouTube that showed the option to revert back to the old button layout instead of using gestures. It was on a beta version of Pie but it’s very possible that they kept it in the final release.
Here’s a link to instructions to enable gestures if your on a phone such as the pixel 2 that received the Pie update. I assume turning the gestures off would work the same way.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-use-android-9-pie-gesture-navigation/amp/
I believe there are posts about gestures being the only form of navigation
I'm on Pie with my Pixel XL and can turn the gesture navigation on or off. I believe the Pixel 3 and 3 XL are forced to use gesture navigation and it can't be turned off.
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I'm on Pie with my Pixel XL and can turn the gesture navigation on or off. I believe the Pixel 3 and 3 XL are forced to use gesture navigation and it can't be turned off.
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Well that kind of sucks.
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Well that kind of sucks.
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If you don't like it/already use it
when it came in, I figured it was going to be the new way, so I used and learnt it. Now I can't go back -
Had a RMA on a Pixel OG XL and got a sony Z3 as a temp phone and it killed me
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If you don't like it/already use it
when it came in, I figured it was going to be the new way, so I used and learnt it. Now I can't go back -
Had a RMA on a Pixel OG XL and got a sony Z3 as a temp phone and it killed me
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All I’ve ever used is the old style, I’m sure I’ll get used to it though.
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All I’ve ever used is the old style, I’m sure I’ll get used to it though.
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I was the same initially, but I've been using the gesture nav on pie for a few months now and I can't go back. It's way better. Even used to the asymmetrical back button. Really wish I could decrease the height of it though.
Chronzy said:
I was the same initially, but I've been using the gesture nav on pie for a few months now and I can't go back. It's way better. Even used to the asymmetrical back button. Really wish I could decrease the height of it though.
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I don't mind using the nav bar but I just hope Nova Launcher or a custom ROM allows the switching of the back button to the right side of the home button.
just downloaded Hyperion Launcher on my 2xl.
It's interesting as it has features from several different launchers, including nova.
It's brand new and is a little buggy (very little so far) but I think I'm going to play with it for a day or 2.
I didn't purchase the pro version, which is expensive (sort of) at 3.99, but I might if it continues to interest me tomorrow.
As a previous Nova Launcher user for for a few years now, do you guys recommend I get used to Google's default launcher before using Nova again?
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As a previous Nova Launcher user for for a few years now, do you guys recommend I get used to Google's default launcher before using Nova again?
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I personally don't like the lack of options with the stock launcher. With my OG Pixel XL I recently turned on the gesture navigation and have been getting used to it while still using Nova Launcher.
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I don't mind using the nav bar but I just hope Nova Launcher or a custom ROM allows the switching of the back button to the right side of the home button.
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If I understand you correctly, this is currently possible without root using custom navigation bar. Latest Pie, assume it should work on 3 XL as well, or at the least should be updated to do so shortly, the dev is excellent with updates.
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If I understand you correctly, this is currently possible without root using custom navigation bar. Latest Pie, assume it should work on 3 XL as well, or at the least should be updated to do so shortly, the dev is excellent with updates.
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Is custom navigation bar an app or a setting within nova launcher?
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Is custom navigation bar an app or a setting within nova launcher?
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It's an app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner&hl=en_US
I kinda prefer the OnePlus gestures because you don't have to give up any space at all for navigation. It's ironic to me that all this effort is being expended on getting a little notched screen real estate when doing away with the nav bar area gives you the same amount of usable screen real estate without a notch covering a large chunk of what you just gained. I mean if you're going to have the horrid notch in the name of more screen real estate why not also grab the wasted space at the bottom of the screen while you're at it?
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I kinda prefer the OnePlus gestures because you don't have to give up any space at all for navigation. It's ironic to me that all this effort is being expended on getting a little notched screen real estate when doing away with the nav bar area gives you the same amount of usable screen real estate without a notch covering a large chunk of what you just gained. I mean if you're going to have the horrid notch in the name of more screen real estate why not also grab the wasted space at the bottom of the screen while you're at it?
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At a guess I'd say there are some design restraints that affect all Android devices. THAT may be one of them. Specifically, constraints to maintain interoperability between independent developers apps running on Android. Start messing with the navigation menu too much, there's no telling what you are going to break.
Of course, it being Google, maybe they have some idea of what they are going to break and chose not to maketh with the breaking...
Possible, I don't know enough about it to poke at the nuts and bolts of it. With OnePlus you can have it either way at that tap of a button, maybe it was a toggle? My understanding was you could do this with Pie also and just go back to the nav bar if you wanted up until this device. With OnePlus it didn't in any way affect the phone or apps that I have except the launcher. I've got the pay Action and Nova and both of those have gestures you can use which can conflict with the nav gestures. Action in fact put out a beta update that made it so a swipe up from the bottom opened the app drawer and that couldn't be changed which completely broke the OnePlus gestures which also swipe up from the bottom. Cred to those guys, I sent an email about it and it was fixed within a few days so that you could turn that off. Not sure how many sent such an email but it was nice to see the quick response regardless. I guess where I'm going is I can see how it could conflict with something, but it shouldn't be too much from what I've seen; nothing a developer worth his salt wouldn't sort out quickly.
Using stock launcher currently, as swipe right isn't working for me using Nova. Hoping this will be fixed soon.
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Using stock launcher currently, as swipe right isn't working for me using Nova. Hoping this will be fixed soon.
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Swipe right works for me on Nova Prime. Are you doing it along the nav bar?
Previously, double tab recent tab will switch to previous app.
For Android 10, I need to press and drag from center to bring up recent apps. However, I can't find faster way to switch to previous app.
Any one know how?
If you do that motion (for recents) and flick it to the right in just one motion switches back to previous app.
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If you do that motion (for recents) and flick it to the right in just one motion switches back to previous app.
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I switched back to the original one. Double tap is so much easy. I use One Hand Operation+ which can go back the same way.
And I use Nova Launcher. New gesture is not compatible
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I switched back to the original one. Double tap is so much easy. I use One Hand Operation+ which can go back the same way.
And I use Nova Launcher. New gesture is not compatible
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I don't have the Android 10 update yet but from what I see in the new Oneui2 you can just swipe to the right at the bottom to go to your previous app. Doesn't get better than that. It's just about the same as iPhone gesture.
LuRock said:
I don't have the Android 10 update yet but from what I see in the new Oneui2 you can just swipe to the right at the bottom to go to your previous app. Doesn't get better than that. It's just about the same as iPhone gesture.
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I'm using Nova launcher. Can't use the gesture anyway.
torickray said:
I'm using Nova launcher. Can't use the gesture anyway.
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oh I see.. Have you tried to see it works with Lawnchair 2?
Also, you can swipe to the left and go real quick to original app you were on. Try it!
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I'm using Nova launcher. Can't use the gesture anyway.
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I tried this method https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-...ova-launcher-and-other-third-party-launchers/ but it always seems to go back to the nav bar at the bottom after a while.
I don't know if anyone else is facing the sake issue in regard to the navigation gestures. But when I type faster on the screen keyboard I sometimes end up in the home screen or launching another application as if I hit a hidden home key or recent key.
I use gestures (no navigation bar)
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I don't know if anyone else is facing the sake issue in regard to the navigation gestures. But when I type faster on the screen keyboard I sometimes end up in the home screen or launching another application as if I hit a hidden home key or recent key.
I use gestures (no navigation bar)
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I still haven't received the Android 10 update but I will definitely look for that when I get it. Thanks q
I recently found out that good lock does not work on android 10, and I rely on it very much, I use one handed operation because I hate the nav bar, I can not tolerate having all the space it takes being wasted, so I have it hidden and I use gestures, but I am seeing that gesture nav is a nightmare on android 10, I think I will stick on blocking the update, as I did since day one, precisely because of these things
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I recently found out that good lock does not work on android 10, and I rely on it very much, I use one handed operation because I hate the nav bar, I can not tolerate having all the space it takes being wasted, so I have it hidden and I use gestures, but I am seeing that gesture nav is a nightmare on android 10, I think I will stick on blocking the update, as I did since day one, precisely because of these things
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I'm on Android 10 and have Good lock installed, One Hand Operation+ works fine. Not all apps are available in Good lock yet but should be within a couple of months, like when One UI originally came out.
One hand operations+ works also on Android 10, with that you have granular customizable gestures including switch to last app, recents and a comfy lateral quick switch for all app opened! OHO+ works also without good lock app installed, you can sideload it from apkmirror or here in the xda forums taking advantage of nicelock. Nicelock also integrates an information tab with all the modules working on Android 10
Hex installer is working
On andriod 10. Hex installer fixed the weird nav bar issue when set to swipe. I set the nav bar size to 5. Swipes work without the huge black bar under the keyboard.
One hand operation still works. I use nova but one hand operation is my preference anyway.
Also, I cannot hide the carrier logo or move the clock. I tried systemui turner. It doesnt work for clock or carrier. Some other functions work though.
For now I just set the weather consistent notification to get rid of the AT&T on statusbar.
Hopefully goodlock will fix this when updated.
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I recently found out that good lock does not work on android 10, and I rely on it very much, I use one handed operation because I hate the nav bar, I can not tolerate having all the space it takes being wasted, so I have it hidden and I use gestures, but I am seeing that gesture nav is a nightmare on android 10, I think I will stick on blocking the update, as I did since day one, precisely because of these things
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Good Lock is updating to be more compatible with Android 10. It is not finished yet. When all capability issues are resolved and updated, that's when we will get our update.