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Hi all,
I apologize if this has been documented somewhere but I've tried searching the forums and various PA youtube videos to figure it out, with no luck so far.
What does this button (pictured below), do?
Thanks!
That enables hover
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Pirateghost said:
That enables hover
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Thank you!
At first I thought it had something to do with auto-closing the drawer after swiping away the last notification, but that didn't seem to be the case.
I'm not sure if this is PA style, but perhaps a popup or toast notification the first time the user presses this button to give them an idea of what's going on?
nezb said:
Thank you!
At first I thought it had something to do with auto-closing the drawer after swiping away the last notification, but that didn't seem to be the case.
I'm not sure if this is PA style, but perhaps a popup or toast notification the first time the user presses this button to give them an idea of what's going on?
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It does.
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It does.
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Speaking of paranoid android, anyway idea how I can stop it from going into the quick settings when I swipe down from the right? I just want to do be able to do that with both fingers
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Speaking of paranoid android, anyway idea how I can stop it from going into the quick settings when I swipe down from the right? I just want to do be able to do that with both fingers
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Reset on the spot preferences for it
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I had an iPhone for a few years and the pixel brought me back. The progress android has made has been phenomenal but I see a few things missing that used to be here before. Honestly I think I'm overlooking it but who knows.
FYI I have an unlocked bootloader and am running magisk running stock rom and kernel.
1. I used to love my Note 1's navbar with the search and menu button in the navbar. I remember xposed being able to do it but the modules haven't been updated and just cause a bootloop on the pixel. The customnavbar by paphonb doesn't allow you to have the menu button on the bar. Is there a way to make this work with oreo?
2. What happened to the text notifications? I replaced Google's main text app with Textra but I recall there being custom notifications and ringers all being in the contacts app.
3. What happened to changing the apps notification sound? Back then it was really easy to set the sound of the apps but I hardly see that feature.
4. Can you change the lockscreen clock font? I changed my system font and the clock has a question mark where the colon used to be. I know I could find another font but I really like this one.
5. How do you get in and out of the phone quickly? I find myself double tapping on the display and most of the time it works. Is there a better way?
Note: I saw some of these tweaks were on substratum but I couldn't get it to work for me. I tried to use substratum but the themes won't take because I'm on stock or because I don't know what I'm doing. I would like a clean lockscreen or one where I could swipe to the left or right and start recording. I forget the name but there used to be an app that customized the lockscreen.
If anyone could help me figure out Oreo I would greatly appreciate it!
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I don't have much time this morning but I can answer for 1,4 and 5 at least.
1."Custom Navigation Bar"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/font-flashable-ubuntu-font-zip-pixel-2-t3710892
5. I believe finger print sensor is the fastest entry
ikenvape said:
I don't have much time this morning but I can answer for 1,4 and 5 at least.
1."Custom Navigation Bar"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/font-flashable-ubuntu-font-zip-pixel-2-t3710892
5. I believe finger print sensor is the fastest entry
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Thank you so much for your help!
The font fix is exactly what I needed. I hated that square or question mark for the colon!
The custom nav bar app is the one I was talking about by php. I don't see a way to add the menu button to the nav bar on that app but I'll look and confirm.
I still use my iPhone silicone cases for this phone so the fingerprint won't work. That's disappointing I thought there might be a quicker way.
Thanks though!
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GravityBox (xposed module) let's you put the menu on the navbar
beezar said:
GravityBox (xposed module) let's you put the menu on the navbar
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It does but it doesn't let you add the menu to the navbar. And it also removes the battery percentage from the status bar for me. I wish it worked because that would be perfect for me with the navbar and customizable sounds [emoji21]
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adrienned said:
Thank you so much for your help!
The font fix is exactly what I needed. I hated that square or question mark for the colon!
The custom nav bar app is the one I was talking about by php. I don't see a way to add the menu button to the nav bar on that app but I'll look and confirm.
I still use my iPhone silicone cases for this phone so the fingerprint won't work. That's disappointing I thought there might be a quicker way.
Thanks though!
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Either get a new case or cut a hole for the fingerprint reader. Problem solved ?
PuffDaddy_d said:
Either get a new case or cut a hole for the fingerprint reader. Problem solved ?
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When you have cases like these cutting them is NOT an option
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When you have cases like these cutting them is NOT an option
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That's fair, but they aren't meant for the pixel phones. Sell them and get a new one with a proper cut out for the fingerprint reader.
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It does but it doesn't let you add the menu to the navbar. And it also removes the battery percentage from the status bar for me. I wish it worked because that would be perfect for me with the navbar and customizable sounds [emoji21]
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If you are stock flash this in TWRP and enable systemui tuner to get menu on navbar without apps.
Tulsadiver said:
If you are stock flash this in TWRP and enable systemui tuner to get menu on navbar without apps.
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Okay I will try this asap and let you know. Thanks!
Tulsadiver said:
If you are stock flash this in TWRP and enable systemui tuner to get menu on navbar without apps.
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So I installed it but I'm not sure what to do next. System tuner was already activated but I don't see any other options. Do you have the original thread this was posted in? I don't want you to spoon feed it to me but I'm lost after the flash
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So I installed it but I'm not sure what to do next. System tuner was already activated but I don't see any other options. Do you have the original thread this was posted in? I don't want you to spoon feed it to me but I'm lost after the flash
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My bad. I forgot an edit. Here is one for January update and February update. Hopefully they will work.
Edit: should look like this.
Tulsadiver said:
My bad. I forgot an edit. Here is one for January update and February update. Hopefully they will work.
Edit: should look like this.
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Wow..looks like you added more options than just Menu button..do we need to be rooted for this?
Tulsadiver said:
My bad. I forgot an edit. Here is one for January update and February update. Hopefully they will work.
Edit: should look like this.
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Am I missing a setting? I don't see the menu option for the navbar
adrienned said:
am i missing a setting? I don't see the menu option for the navbar
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Hit extra right button, select keycode, then menu.
Tulsadiver said:
View attachment 4412511View attachment 4412512
Hit extra right button, select keycode, then menu.
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Do we need to have root to flash this?
ram4ufriends said:
Do we need to have root to flash this?
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Yup.
Badger50 said:
Yup.
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What if I flash magisk, flash this mod, uninstall magisk? Will that keep this mod intact?
ram4ufriends said:
What if I flash magisk, flash this mod, uninstall magisk? Will that keep this mod intact?
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I'll let the Dev weigh in on that. It's his mod and wouldn't want to give any misinformation with it's installation after the February update :good:
Tulsadiver said:
Hit extra right button, select keycode, then menu.
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So this adds the button that looks like the menu but it doesn't function like the menu at all. It disappears and I think it has to do with the 66 being set as the code. I don't think that's the right code for the menu button to actually work. I took a screenshot.
Either way I'm giving up for now
Can anyone confirm if you use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xda.nobar that you can keep the gestures but remove the nav bar etc completely?
Download a app called Pie Controls off the app store. I have been using it on my Pixel 2XL since I bought it and will be one of the many apps that will be installed first when I get home to do some work.
You can always try,
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
Don't forget to exclude gapps
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.android.chrome,-com.android.vending,-com.google.android.gm,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
spotmark said:
You can always try,
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*
Don't forget to exclude gapps
adb shell settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=apps,-com.android.chrome,-com.android.vending,-com.google.android.gm,-com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
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This works. I use Swipe Navigation to navigate. Works well.
I think one plus gestures is awesome. I bought the app and have loved it ever since. Hides navbar completely.
bitwiser said:
I think one plus gestures is awesome. I bought the app and have loved it ever since. Hides navbar completely.
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What app? Thanks
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The app is called "One Plus Gestures" They are similar to what is on One Plus phones but fully customization. It has a companion app that hides navigation without root.
skinnytoo2 said:
What app? Thanks
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bitwiser said:
I think one plus gestures is awesome. I bought the app and have loved it ever since. Hides navbar completely.
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I have a OP6 and love the gestures so if this hides the nav bar it's a no brainer for me, don't suppose you could post a screenshot showing how it looks?
I am wondering if this is a way to bring back to old style nav bars? Used to be able to add the line to the build prop then reboot and bam they were there. Dont understand why Google let you adjust the notch but not the navbar? It was pretty simple leave the line of code in that allows you to swap.
also curious if you can remove the pill completely in favor of swipe gestures, oneplus gestures are great, but would be better if the pixel 3xl supports this natively, if not, how can we hide the pill?
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also curious if you can remove the pill completely in favor of swipe gestures, oneplus gestures are great, but would be better if the pixel 3xl supports this natively, if not, how can we hide the pill?
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Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Archangel said:
I am wondering if this is a way to bring back to old style nav bars? Used to be able to add the line to the build prop then reboot and bam they were there. Dont understand why Google let you adjust the notch but not the navbar? It was pretty simple leave the line of code in that allows you to swap.
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Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
I get my Pixel 3 today so I dont know,,,plus from everything I have read that option was left out of the Pixel 3?
spotmark said:
Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
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spotmark said:
Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
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I don't see that setting?
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I get my Pixel 3 today so I dont know,,,plus from everything I have read that option was left out of the Pixel 3?
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Golf c said:
I don't see that setting?
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Ah, okay. Mine arrives today, so I didn't know if it was in there or not.
virtyx said:
also curious if you can remove the pill completely in favor of swipe gestures, oneplus gestures are great, but would be better if the pixel 3xl supports this natively, if not, how can we hide the pill?
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One plus gestures app should be able to hide the pill. I'll let you know for sure today when I get my Pixel 3...on the truck for delivery
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I get my Pixel 3 today so I dont know,,,plus from everything I have read that option was left out of the Pixel 3?
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I would say that you are correct. I was comparing my 3 XL to my friends 2 yesterday and while both have Pie installed only he had that option to get the old navigation buttons back.
I really dislike these gestures, if anyone has run across an app or a setting to get the old three button navigation bar back please let me know. I haven't found much in my searching.
can we bring up the old nav bar yet ?
not a fan of gestures
I'm going to go against the grain: I think I *like* the new gestures instead of nav bar. I will admit I would significantly prefer a hardware home button, but in lieu of that, the gestures are fine. I've switched my 2 XL, for example, over to the new gesture system. To each their own -- if you don't like it, you just don't like it. But I would suggest trying it for a week or two.
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Use the ADB commands I posted above.
Have you tried Settings>System>Gestures and turning off "Swipe Up On Home Button"?
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ill definitely be using one plus gestures and disabling the nav pill, more screen real estate
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I don't see that setting?
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eriamjh said:
I would say that you are correct. I was comparing my 3 XL to my friends 2 yesterday and while both have Pie installed only he had that option to get the old navigation buttons back.
I really dislike these gestures, if anyone has run across an app or a setting to get the old three button navigation bar back please let me know. I haven't found much in my searching.
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From reviews I've heard the P3 has the option to bring back the old nav bar and the 3XL doesn't. Weird. I should be getting both of them in a few hours so i'll check out the difference.
Hi all. New on this phone, I've searched for this but could not find, so maybe someone here could help me. Is there a gesture to quickly turn off screen (had a gesture on my old nexus that was double tapping home button)?
Thanks in advance!
You could try 'Edge sense plus' (check the play store) to use the squeeze function to turn off the screen instead of launching the assistant. Personally I use nova launcher and swipe up to turn off the screen.
I'm sure there are other alternatives as well, but that's my 2 cents
I use the app called edge gestures on the play store. Works very well for me!
rickysidhu_ said:
I use the app called edge gestures on the play store. Works very well for me!
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Is that the app that costs 1,77? Wich are the possible gestures for screen off?
Do you have the possibility to use the fingerprint sensor to turn screen off?
Thanks!
Yeah it does cost some money but I can't remember exactly how much. There is a native screen lock option for Android 9+ and I don't think there is any fingerprint gesture. It's primarily for the edges of your screen.
FedericoUY said:
Hi all. New on this phone, I've searched for this but could not find, so maybe someone here could help me. Is there a gesture to quickly turn off screen (had a gesture on my old nexus that was double tapping home button)?
Thanks in advance!
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You could try turning on accessibility menu in the accessibility settings if you don't mind having a small icon to the right of the pill at the bottom of the screen. When you click it, there are several options given and lock screen is one. It's not a simple gesture swipe or a simple double tap but it may be an option.
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You could try turning on accessibility menu in the accessibility settings if you don't mind having a small icon to the right of the pill at the bottom of the screen. When you click it, there are several options given and lock screen is one. It's not a simple gesture swipe or a simple double tap but it may be an option.
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Tried that, and it works, it appears a person button, and when you press it, it gives a lot of options, and the lock screen is one of them. I will keep using until a easier solution if found. I can not believe android will not include a gesture option for this by default.
I hate to have to press a button to lock the screen, they end up breaking/wearing so fast.
Thanks all for your responses, and other solutions are welcome. Cheers! :good:
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Tried that, and it works, it appears a person button, and when you press it, it gives a lot of options, and the lock screen is one of them. I will keep using until a easier solution if found. I can not believe android will not include a gesture option for this by default.
I hate to have to press a button to lock the screen, they end up breaking/wearing so fast.
Thanks all for your responses, and other solutions are welcome. Cheers! :good:
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Forgot to mention though that with it, when you open the camera app, you'll get this '5 second burst' label on the screen that some find annoying but I, for one, don't mind it.
Oh and when you're down and feeling blue, that small person icon seems to be ready to give a hug so just look at your phone. Hahaha
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Forgot to mention though that with it, when you open the camera app, you'll get this '5 second burst' label on the screen that some find annoying but I, for one, don't mind it.
Oh and when you're down and feeling blue, that small person icon seems to be ready to give a hug so just look at your phone. Hahaha
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Just removed. I'm the kind of person that finds those things anoying. Is that a bug? Oh my gosh android....
FedericoUY said:
Just removed. I'm the kind of person that finds those things anoying. Is that a bug? Oh my gosh android....
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I think it's part of turning on accessibility so it's not a bug
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I think it's part of turning on accessibility so it's not a bug
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Yes now thinking it could be a accesibility info. I really do not like it. Will keep searching for other options... Don't mind to have a extra menu, but would preffer a native app and not a installed one. :good:
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Yeah it does cost some money but I can't remember exactly how much. There is a native screen lock option for Android 9+ and I don't think there is any fingerprint gesture. It's primarily for the edges of your screen.
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Please let me know if you can check that and see any gestures for turning off screen (and how it's done)... Thanks!!! :laugh:
FedericoUY said:
Please let me know if you can check that and see any gestures for turning off screen (and how it's done)... Thanks!!! :laugh:
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It's swiping/tapping from either the left, right, or bottom of the screen.
I use Wakeup touch Nexus, which, apart from letting you wake the screen using the proximity sensor, also allows you to turn off the screen by touching an icon on the desktop https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolandsoft.wtn
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tharweb said:
I use Wakeup touch Nexus, which, apart from letting you wake the screen using the proximity sensor, also allows you to turn off the screen by touching an icon on the desktop https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wolandsoft.wtn
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I found this very useful, i mean... not the app but it moved me to find the right one... and i found it!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmanit.lockscreen
This one can create a toggle in quick settings... (the padlock) its great!, you can use fingerprint to unlock, and all working fine (no root required).
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Pulsar.uy said:
I found this very useful, i mean... not the app but it moved me to find the right one... and i found it!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmanit.lockscreen
This one can create a toggle in quick settings... (the padlock) its great!, you can use fingerprint to unlock, and all working fine (no root required).
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Pulsar.uy said:
I found this very useful, i mean... not the app but it moved me to find the right one... and i found it!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmanit.lockscreen
This one can create a toggle in quick settings... (the padlock) its great!, you can use fingerprint to unlock, and all working fine (no root required).
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Thanks, but looking for gestures apps or ways to lock the screen.
Check this widget out. It is invisible and adds double tap to lock functionality to any launcher.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordigordillo.dtswidget
Works without root in Android P or with root in Oreo and lower. In both cases, fingerprint unlocking works afterwards.
jordi.id96 said:
Check this widget out. It is invisible and adds double tap to lock functionality to any launcher.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jordigordillo.dtswidget
Works without root in Android P or with root in Oreo and lower. In both cases, fingerprint unlocking works afterwards.
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It works and adds functionality to accesibility. Nice contribution! Thanks! Although will be using this, i'm open to other possibilities. Loving this phone!
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.
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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.