[APP][BROWSER] (For N5) Javelin Browser - AdBlock, KitKat transparency, Multi-Windows - Nexus 5 Themes and Apps

Hello everyone, I'm the dev for Javelin Browser. Javelin was launched less than 2 months back. And now, I am putting extra effort in making it work perfect on the Nexus 5. I think, Javelin browser is the best browser for Nexus 5 over Chrome or any other browsers, for the following 3 reasons. A - MULTI-TASK truly with Javelin Stack. AKA Link-Bubble functionality. Javelin Stack allows you to Open links in other apps and view in without switching back and forth to the full browser. B - BLOCK annoying ads Native ad-block means faster load speeds, use less data. C - KITKAT TRANSPARENCY Javelin is the ONLY browser that makes full use of KitKat's transparent status and navigation bars so you can view the entire website on your screen. Other Javelin features:
[*]1-touch navigation gestures
[*]Built-in VPN
[*]Uses AOSP WebView
[*]Reading mode
DOWNLOAD JAVELIN BROWSER: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nubelacorp.javelin WEBSITE: http://javelinbrowser.com (How Javelin Stack works)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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"
}
(Javelin Browser)
------------------ What do you think? Feel free to reply to the thread on your feedback and if there are any issues on Nexus 5, so I can make Javelin Browser better for current Nexus 5 owners
Note : I'm not the original developer. The thread is gone and no reason was given so I'm not sure if it was moderated or not, if it was please delete. Thanks mods. Hence the repost, because this app was made with the Nexus 5 in mind. I have talked to the OP about posting this and was given full permission.

@javelinbrowser you have the floor good sir.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

TheLastSidekick said:
@javelinbrowser you have the floor good sir.
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Thanks! Still looking to accept any feedback and questions

Trying now

Glad it's back one way or another. Only thing so far is the font is too big. An option to make it smaller would be nice.
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This is amazing just like you said built with the Nexus in mind. However, I think it could still use a one improvements to become more fluid but I admire the transparent system bars and the way it automatically uses up full screen while scrolling. I'll define rely recommend it to others.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Great app, love the color schemes and transparency of nav bar.
Has anybody been able to import bookmarks from your other browser(s) into javelin?
I really don't feel like creating them all over again

Mr Javelin, (lol)
@javelinbrowser
My only annoyance with the browser is when backing up or pressing x on the open tab, please make it go back to the home page rather than this black screen only to have to make it load the home screen again because there's nothing else you can do from there

I've just noticed a fairly big issue for me: If I select "request desktop versions" of websites in the settings (by the way, please remove "update" from "update settings") my wireless provider instantly claims I am using my phone as a hotspot and disabled my data connection... is there an alternative desktop mode method that does not make my provider thing I'm tethering?
edit: didn't mean to quote there
edit 2: requesting desktop mode on a site-by-site basis (rather than blanket through settings) it still does it. Doing the same thing through Chrome for Android, however, loads the desktop version as normal without triggering the tether warning.
Suggests to me that the user agent string being used by Javelin for requesting desktop sites is different to that which Chrome uses... could this please be fixed to use the same as the Chrome for Android desktop mode?

Ben36 said:
Mr Javelin, (lol)
@javelinbrowser
My only annoyance with the browser is when backing up or pressing x on the open tab, please make it go back to the home page rather than this black screen only to have to make it load the home screen again because there's nothing else you can do from there
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Hi,
You can long press back button to exit the app

My favourite browser, but scrolls are laggy.

javelinbrowser said:
Hi,
You can long press back button to exit the app
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Yea but if I close a tab but don't actually want to close the browser it's annoying
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Beautiful app! :good:
I would like to help by testing the beta releases but not able to sign up for beta, instead am greeted with this screen.
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soumoks said:
Beautiful app! :good:
I would like to help by testing the beta releases but not able to sign up for beta, instead am greeted with this screen.
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You need to join this community first: https://plus.google.com/communities/106470412179443137104 get approved and then visit: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nubelacorp.javelin to join the beta!

Hey! Love this browser result... I have noticed one thing that I can't find a resolution for, if you're browsing a long page there's no quick way to scroll all the way to the top and the address bar doesn't seem to show up before that.
Other than that, it's awesome. just my feedback
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

mdkath said:
Hey! Love this browser result... I have noticed one thing that I can't find a resolution for, if you're browsing a long page there's no quick way to scroll all the way to the top and the address bar doesn't seem to show up before that.
Other than that, it's awesome. just my feedback
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Swipe down with 2 fingers and the tab window opens. Then you can double tap on the tab and it will scroll to the top of the page.

DryaT said:
My favourite browser, but scrolls are laggy.
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Let's hope in the next version of Android, Google will release a better WebView that will NOT be laggy. Hopefully one that use for Chrome.

Guys since the 4.4.3 update things on Javelin seem much faster for me. Not sure if placebo or not, can someone else confirm this?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

TheLastSidekick said:
Guys since the 4.4.3 update things on Javelin seem much faster for me. Not sure if placebo or not, can someone else confirm this?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Either it's placebo, cleaner cache, or the update included some performance tweaks to webview...

Really nice browser you created :good:
Faster than Firefox and Chrome and the features are cool. G+ community joined!

Related

Reason why I'm ditching Froyo and returning to r22 alpha of Modaco's desire port.

1) The browser doesn't have a way to force desktop versions of sites. Even with about:debug some sites will not allow it to view the desktop versions. This renders flash useless for me because the reason I wanted flash so bad was because I wanted to watch the Daily Show on my phone. And that website doesn't fall for about:debug while hulu does.
2) can't stand the one blink per 15 seconds notification light rate. (i know this will be remedied soon by some app)
3) can't install HTC_ime keyboard (im sure this will be fixed soon)
4) no pinch to zoom on mobile websites.
5) protected apps like documents to go are not working right. I paid good money for that app and I need it to work. I don't need just a document viewer but an editor. I'm sure that will be fixed soon but its not fun having an app that you paid 15 bucks for not working.
6) the very nice text selection method in the desire port.
7) Sense UI and all the great HTC widgets of course but I can't really fault Froyo for that.
I'll wait for Paul's next desire port with Froyo's additions. Until then I'll stick with r22 of the desire port.
try rotating the phone and then refreshing the page to make it load as desktop view..it worked for me
HTC Sense Keyboard is already working (except the voice to text bit).
Well I just moved from r22 to froyo and I think i will stick to froyo. I really miss the nice large contact photo's, favorites widget and a few other sense stuff, but FLASH 10.1 is a dealbreaker for me. My own website finally looks great on the phone, made it using Flash ofcourse.
my car charger stopped working when i updated to froyo.
i did a nandroid restore to my CM 5.0.6 and it worked just fine.
i dont understand...haha.
Um... I had NO problem watching Daily Show on CC's website. I'm stock.
You just go to the bottom of the "mobile" page and click on "desktop" page, then scroll down the left side and click on full episode under Daily Show.
1) The browser doesn't have a way to force desktop versions of sites. Even with about:debug some sites will not allow it to view the desktop versions. This renders flash useless for me because the reason I wanted flash so bad was because I wanted to watch the Daily Show on my phone. And that website doesn't fall for about:debug while hulu does.
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You sure about that?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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"
}
3) can't install HTC_ime keyboard (im sure this will be fixed soon)
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Soon?
How about already done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...;postcount=1884
4) no pinch to zoom on mobile websites.
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I don't think pinch to zoom ever worked on mobile sites. That's the whole point of a mobile site! (No zooming needed!)
paul gets a cookie for that owning
If he gets a cookie every time that happens, he's getting fat.
I am unable to get the desktop site to show and I have turned the phone horizontally. Is there something else I need to do?
TheRealEdwin said:
I am unable to get the desktop site to show and I have turned the phone horizontally. Is there something else I need to do?
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If it's comedy central, just scroll to the bottom and click on the link for the full desktop site.
TheRealEdwin said:
I am unable to get the desktop site to show and I have turned the phone horizontally. Is there something else I need to do?
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Did you change your UAString?
If not, check it out! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686765
Paul22000 said:
Did you change your UAString?
If not, check it out! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686765
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That's one way to do it... but it's totally not necessary on CC's site... at least not to watch Daily Show or the Colbert Report. I tested both earlier and no problem. You just need to select the full desktop site from the bottom of the mobile page because the links to those shows doesn't show up on the mobile version.
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That's one way to do it... but it's totally not necessary on CC's site... at least not to watch Daily Show or the Colbert Report. I tested both earlier and no problem. You just need to select the full desktop site from the bottom of the mobile page because the links to those shows doesn't show up on the mobile version.
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Yup. The only site I know of requiring that is Hulu.
I'm happy to be corrected and note the corrections, no need to say "owning" and all that..
Anyways, when I did the UAS string fix and went to comedy central, and yes I went to the bottom of the screen to click dektop site or whatever, it worked but it still told me I needed to download flash player even though I already had it and it worked on other sites like dailymotion, and hulu. Maybe I need to try the rotate the screen idea, and I'll be glad if that works. That's good news if it does.
Pinch to zoom on mobile sites like m.facebook.com was helpful, it didn't zoom the whole thing, just made the font bigger, while keeping the same column format. It was useful to me. If it works in this then that's great.
And if the HTC_IME keyboard is having problems with voice to text input, then it's not fully working. I use that feature and find it very handy.
I still feel the text selection method is important as I am often copying and pasting stuff between emails and browser and chats. Its very nicely implemented in the desire port.
And yes I did reinstall docs 2 go multiple times. I know it will be fixed soon if not already, it was just a pain in the ass to first not see any of the apps I have downloaded in my "Downloads" on the market, and then to not have my most expensive app not work right.
And I love the native widgets of the sense UI.
I'm glad to hear that the flash is working and the keyboard are working, this is good news. I still feel that until there is a desire port with froyo capability, I'll wait.
If you need to either documents. You should get a winmo phone. Its why all of mine were winmo before.
But I rarely edited docs.
I went back to 2.1 (Cy's latest 5.0.8) because of:
- speed is really not all that different - at least not in the apps i'm running and the way the unit operates.
- battery life is a bit better
- trackball wake up - c'mon froyo....
- latest 720p video
- picture resize - they are locked in 1.2 mb in froyo...and I can get them as small as 130kb in 2.1
- always liked Cy's roms, anyway. WAiting for his froyo, I'm sure all tweaks will have been worked out - soon

[APP] TimeTracker - track your tasks

A month ago i desided to go to magistracy. To be accepted I needed to pass three exams: logistic, computer science and english language. I created schedule for a week where I distributed time for practise for each lesson. But soon I noticed that I'm catching nothing. On this step I decided to track on what I was spending my time. Searching in the Market gave me nothing that can help me solve my problem. I needed a little functionality from an app:
1. Creating tasks
2. Creating tasks for different projects
3. Tracking time spent on task
4. Userfriendly grafs
So, I decide to write this app by myself and that's what I got.
It's not release version. It's beta and it needs some sort of tests.
By this time this app can do everything I wrote above. Soon I'll finish it by version 1.0. I'm waiting for your comments.
Roadmap
1. Will add new types of graphs. Particularly graph for task's mark and so on.
2. Got a few bugs which I'll fix.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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"
}
Link for download: on google play
Need your feedback.
Please download new version and write feedback)
I really needed something like this, will report back after a few days!
Do you've written the graph renderer by yourself? I've written a pretty similiar app, i'd love to see this in it too
Fantastic app, look fits right in with the ICS design. Looks quite like actually the Google+ app. This should help all the teenagers such as me get coursework in on time
Great app. Keep it up.
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Hi, I'm trying to use your app on my Xoom running ice cream sandwich.
I was able to add task, but i can't figure out how to edit or delete my task.
Thanks I'm looking forward to use this app to keep track of my spent hours studying.
The app looks great so far.
but please the deactivate the menubtton.
i hat the emulated one on my galaxy nexus
Hi there, love the idea, simple but effective.
I'm using a desire z and whenever I slide open my keyboard to add tasks and the screen goes into landscape, I get a error and it closes the task entry dialog.
App itself keeps running btw.
Hey just installed your app!
Looks great so far.
But under "task>new" task the font color in the "Tag"-textbox is white.
White font on white background is not really advantageous
I think the "New Task"-window is really small, too.
android_owl said:
Do you've written the graph renderer by yourself? I've written a pretty similiar app, i'd love to see this in it too
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I am using achartengine lib for rendering graphs
EL_G15 said:
Hi, I'm trying to use your app on my Xoom running ice cream sandwich.
I was able to add task, but i can't figure out how to edit or delete my task.
Thanks I'm looking forward to use this app to keep track of my spent hours studying.
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Thanks for your feedback! I will add this features in the near feature
EndOfSource said:
Hey just installed your app!
Looks great so far.
But under "task>new" task the font color in the "Tag"-textbox is white.
White font on white background is not really advantageous
I think the "New Task"-window is really small, too.
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I will fix it.
nmx said:
Hi there, love the idea, simple but effective.
I'm using a desire z and whenever I slide open my keyboard to add tasks and the screen goes into landscape, I get a error and it closes the task entry dialog.
App itself keeps running btw.
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I will fix it, thanks for the report.
Totally awesome and very useful app. It looks great on my T-Mobile Galaxy SII. I'll test and give feedback in a few.
1st thing I noticed is, there is no home screen widget to lists tasks. Also, I wish something like this can integrate with Google Tasks.
Anyway, i LOVE the way it looks right now, and I'll get back to you.
lawalty said:
Totally awesome and very useful app. It looks great on my T-Mobile Galaxy SII. I'll test and give feedback in a few.
1st thing I noticed is, there is no home screen widget to lists tasks. Also, I wish something like this can integrate with Google Tasks.
Anyway, i LOVE the way it looks right now, and I'll get back to you.
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I think about adding this features
Please download new version from the first post.
CHANGELOG
Fixed some bugs.
Added new graph types.
Hey, cool app!
But would it be possible to add a feature to edit and delete tasks?
When I long press on the task or if I press the menu button, nothing happens.
Apart from that, this app is really good and looks fantastic!
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium
While in "New Task" - Window
*Open Hardware Keyboard*
=> Error
Code:
app_vercode:1
device_model:vision
build_version:201130
condition:1
processName:az.mecid.timetracker
pid:10645
uid:10103
tag:null
shortMsg:java.lang.IllegalStateException
longMsg:java.lang.IllegalStateException: Fragment az.mecid.timetracker.TaskListFragment did not create a view.
stackTrace:java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{az.mecid.timetracker/az.mecid.timetracker.TaskListActivity}: android.view.InflateException: Binary XML file line #7: Error inflating class fragment
Errormessage:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16346629/Bugs/TimeTracker.txt
Edit:
Found a second one:
Goto "Task" and press "Menu"
Errormessage:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16346629/Bu...s.ActionBarHelperBase.onCreateOptionsMenu.txt
Code:
app_vercode:1
device_model:vision
build_version:201130
condition:1
processName:az.mecid.timetracker
pid:10742
uid:10103
tag:null
shortMsg:java.lang.NullPointerException
longMsg:java.lang.NullPointerException
stackTrace:java.lang.NullPointerException
at az.mecid.timetracker.utils.ActionBarHelperBase.onCreateOptionsMenu(ActionBarHelperBase.java:133)
at az.mecid.timetracker.ActionBarActivity.onCreateOptionsMenu(ActionBarActivity.java:65)
Edit 2:
Reports => Tags:
I get "ubi" (blue) at 02/01 (2nd Jan.) but I installed you app yesterday *_*
And tested it yesterday for about 4 minutes.
geenyous said:
Hey, cool app!
But would it be possible to add a feature to edit and delete tasks?
When I long press on the task or if I press the menu button, nothing happens.
Apart from that, this app is really good and looks fantastic!
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium
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Yes, offcourse) i will this features.
EndOfSource said:
While in "New Task" - Window
*Open Hardware Keyboard*
=> Error
Code:
app_vercode:1
device_model:vision
build_version:201130
condition:1
processName:az.mecid.timetracker
pid:10645
uid:10103
tag:null
shortMsg:java.lang.IllegalStateException
longMsg:java.lang.IllegalStateException: Fragment az.mecid.timetracker.TaskListFragment did not create a view.
stackTrace:java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{az.mecid.timetracker/az.mecid.timetracker.TaskListActivity}: android.view.InflateException: Binary XML file line #7: Error inflating class fragment
Errormessage:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16346629/Bugs/TimeTracker.txt
Edit:
Found a second one:
Goto "Task" and press "Menu"
Errormessage:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16346629/Bu...s.ActionBarHelperBase.onCreateOptionsMenu.txt
Code:
app_vercode:1
device_model:vision
build_version:201130
condition:1
processName:az.mecid.timetracker
pid:10742
uid:10103
tag:null
shortMsg:java.lang.NullPointerException
longMsg:java.lang.NullPointerException
stackTrace:java.lang.NullPointerException
at az.mecid.timetracker.utils.ActionBarHelperBase.onCreateOptionsMenu(ActionBarHelperBase.java:133)
at az.mecid.timetracker.ActionBarActivity.onCreateOptionsMenu(ActionBarActivity.java:65)
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Thanks man! i attempt to fix it.

Tap notification bar to scroll to top in any app

Ever since my switch over to Android a few years back from my iPhone 3G, I've always been waiting for such a feature in Android that will give me the ability to tap the notification bar and instantly scroll back to the top in any app that requires scrolling. I've never once asked for this feature once until now. I've Googled it and it seems to be a rare topic. Do Android users know if this such feature? Because it seems like an easy concept and assuming wouldn't be difficult to incorporate a mod into Android... or would it?
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dEris said:
Ever since my switch over to Android a few years back from my iPhone 3G, I've always been waiting for such a feature in Android that will give me the ability to tap the notification bar and instantly scroll back to the top in any app that requires scrolling. I've never once asked for this feature once until now. I've Googled it and it seems to be a rare topic. Do Android users know if this such feature? Because it seems like an easy concept and assuming wouldn't be difficult to incorporate a mod into Android... or would it?
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Used to like that feature on the iphone a year back. But don't you think that it is also possible to just flung one time and the whole page goes up? In iOS the flings are not continuous. To me at least. I would love to have this though.
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I agree, that's one feature that android is sorely lacking.
shockem said:
Used to like that feature on the iphone a year back. But don't you think that it is also possible to just flung one time and the whole page goes up? In iOS the flings are not continuous. To me at least. I would love to have this though.
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Yes, that is what I have to do now. But when I'm reading a long article, flinging up on the page 20 times gets old.
I think Apple would sue Google if that feature was intriduced to Android
I think the new Samsung Galaxy S 3 has an gesture with scrolls in any list to the top. You just tap the top of the phone twice.
It's weird that just few people care of this feature, which is very cool, I miss it so much
benxiro said:
It's weird that just few people care of this feature, which is very cool, I miss it so much
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Yea, I would love for this feature to be implemented.
Jelly Bean 4.2.1 (JellyB-TSM) / Apex Pro / BreezeHD theme
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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"
}
nope. i'd never use this if it were rolled into android. it seems very un-natural to tap the notification bar to go to the top. let iOS have this one....we don't want it anyway.
Well, some of us do. Seems like it would be something fairly easy to do with some dev knowledge.
hp420 said:
nope. i'd never use this if it were rolled into android. it seems very un-natural to tap the notification bar to go to the top. let iOS have this one....we don't want it anyway.
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So you would rather swipe over and over to reach the top of a loooonnng list rather than tapping the status bar once? Oooooooook.
JellyB-TSM v16) / Apex Pro / BreezeHD theme
hp420 said:
nope. i'd never use this if it were rolled into android. it seems very un-natural to tap the notification bar to go to the top. let iOS have this one....we don't want it anyway.
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you better try to experience this feature, then decide it's natural or un-natural.
in general, 1 side: users have to swipe many many times to come to the top of the page; another side: just a tap then done(just like the home key on PC) - smooth and easy. Think and compare
you can use dolphin browser and gesture control, it works well
migueldbr said:
you can use dolphin browser and gesture control, it works well
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I think it would be cool if it could be implemented to a long press menu button, when I tap the top it tries to change brightness..
Setting.Out said:
I think it would be cool if it could be implemented to a long press menu button, when I tap the top it tries to change brightness..
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my case also, i love to use the status bar to control brightness=p

[Guide] Multitasking with multiwindows on the Nexus 7 (2013) [Root Needed]

Hi guys!
Would you like to watch Youtube, films, TV, on your Nexus 7 while browsing the internet or writing messages on Facebook?
This easy guide will show you how you can multitask with any app on your tablet, and as many windows as you like. Windows can be moved around and resized.
I've made some videos to show you what can be done on the Nexus 7! Here are the links:
New Video (28/01/2014)! Landscape Mode using Xblast Tools Appbar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6hmxMoPdyM&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGy9OnSv0ao&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvuRpJugaQ&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GFS_39Rhro
So now, how can you do this?
You will need:
- Xposed Installer from here.
- Xhalo Floating Window from here.
- Portal (Floating Apps) [BETA] from here. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paranoid.halo&hl=en_GB
or Halo))) or XBlast Appbar or Bubble Launcher etc.
That's it!
How to set it all up:
1. Install Xposed Installer
- Download Xposed Installer
- Install Xposed Installer
- Go to Framework
- Click on Install/Update
- Reboot
2. Install Xhalo Floating Window
- Download Xhalo Floating Window
- Install Xhalo Floating Window
- Enable XHalo Floating Window in Xposed Installer (go to Modules and click on Xhalo Floating Window)
- Reboot
3. Install Portal (Floating Apps) [BETA]
or Halo))) or XBlast Appbar or Bubble Launcher etc.
That's it!
How to use:
1. Long press on the Portal halo.
2. When the pie appears, long press and add the apps you want to use in multiwindows
Once this is all set up, all you have to do is long press on the Portal halo and select the apps you want to use in multiwindows.
Happy multitasking!
Wow no body else tried this yet or comments? This is what I always wanted.
working kinda
ok i can confirm everything does work but it doesnt work perfectly... everytime i tap the halo it opens a window but also takes me to settings too... ive tried a few things and while it does open windows.. its just a shame it always takes me out of what i am doing and takes me to main settings window too
update after some trial and error i can get it working nicely... it works with most things but didnt work for me with bsplayer, but did work well nice with cool reader and chrome
torchwolfery said:
ok i can confirm everything does work but it doesnt work perfectly... everytime i tap the halo it opens a window but also takes me to settings too... ive tried a few things and while it does open windows.. its just a shame it always takes me out of what i am doing and takes me to main settings window too
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Hi, are you sure you are long pressing on the halo? If you do that, it works perfectly, like on the video.
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yes I'm sure... i decided to reinstall it again and second time it worked just fine... as i say it works nicely but its not for every app
torchwolfery said:
update after some trial and error i can get it working nicely... it works with most thigs but didnt work for me with bsplayer, but did work well nice with cool reader and chrome
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Strange, BS Player works for me no problem...
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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"
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lucky you... i got it working with mx but just nothing with bs... oh well
Hey there! I've made another short video now that I am a bit more experienced at using multiple windows on the Nexus 7! Hope you like it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwvuRpJugaQ&feature=youtu.be
I can't wait for this to be a bit more stable.
This portal thingy is really, really ugly. Sorry guys. If I want Windows 95, then...
And I don't want this circle thingy floating around all the time.
Isn't there another, less obtrusive and better looking way to call and manage XHalo windows?
Thanks for this. I am currently just using the Viral app to watch youtube in a pop out window while multi-tasking. I love the xposed mods but since some of them are hit or miss they dont always seem to work for me.
I followed the guide but the windows is not movable for me. Am I doing something wrong?
Shu. said:
I followed the guide but the windows is not movable for me. Am I doing something wrong?
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Hi! In XHalo go to "Movable/Resizable" and enable it. Hope this helps!
StrangerWeather said:
Hi! In XHalo go to "Movable/Resizable" and enable it. Hope this helps!
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It doesn't seem to make any difference. but thanks for the reply
So, has this worked for anybody other than me?
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Is it possible to restore/unmaximize a regular full-screen app, and maximise a windowed app? Also, there really needs to be some kind of window chrome!
Shu. said:
It doesn't seem to make any difference. but thanks for the reply
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I had the same issue and I eventually uninstalled the whole thing. It has awesome potential, but very limited usability right now and less option (Unless i totally didn't get how to get it to work to its full potential). Hopefully there would be updates to it to make it more easy to work with. A good option would be to have support for Layouts and workspaces (predefined list of apps loaded in set quadrants of the layout) all by loading a profile. That will really be a killer.
Unfortunately, Xposed does not work with 4.4 yet, so this guide will not work on Kit Kat. Hopefully soon!
PS: Thanks guys for "liking" my videos and subscribing. Very touched!
Updated OP for Kit Kat. New Video!
Using Halo))) instead of portal. Works even better!
StrangerWeather said:
Updated OP for Kit Kat. New Video!
Using Halo))) instead of portal. Works even better!
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Portal works very well on my droid Maxx and 2013 Nexus 7
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[APP] Stock CM Mms with sliding (hangouts) navigation 0.4.1

This is stock CM10 Mms with sliding conversation UI (Hangouts style). I made this because I like the interface of Hangouts but don't like the SMS integration. So, I prefer to have a dedicated SMS app and this is what came about.
Features:
Sliding conversation UI (hangouts style)
Pop-up reply (CM)
Quick reply from notification (CM)
Mark read from notification (CM)
Display who most recent message in conversation list is from
Breathing notification icon (enable in settings)
Contact picture widget regular, small, or gone
This is a work in progress so feel free to report any issues. That said, I've been working on this for a while and everything should run smoothly
Download from play store here (easier for me to detect/fix crashes, but slower updates) or attachment below.
To install:
Copy to device and install normally.
OR
Code:
adb install SlidingMms.apk
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"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"
}
Awesome! I've been following this app for awhile, afraid it was discontinued. Its great to see official support for the n5 and that the project lives on!
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Awesome! Just what I was looking for. Bug to report though. Whenever you want to send a message from the contacts/people app, it goes into the messaging app and force closes
bodooo said:
Awesome! Just what I was looking for. Bug to report though. Whenever you want to send a message from the contacts/people app, it goes into the messaging app and force closes
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Thanks I just fixed it. Should be up in play store soon, or grab from first post.
a complete black one where cool,but this one is great too,thanx
After using this app for a few hours, I've noticed that its at the top of my battery usage. Is this drain normal?
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Good! But It can't change font size
ninjasalad said:
After using this app for a few hours, I've noticed that its at the top of my battery usage. Is this drain normal? View attachment 2610283View attachment 2610284
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no that is not considered normal. AFAIK it's a bug in the cm messaging app dealing with MMS wake locks. I have an idea how to solve it but it could take a few days. and I can't replicate it which makes testing very difficult. The solution for now is force closing the app.
EDIT: happy to say I pinpointed the source of the battery drain issue and am working on fixing it
Thanks @matt_stang. I too noticed it being top of battery drain list even though wake lock detector and battery setting said it wasn't keeping device awake long. It is my favorite replacement SMS app I have tries so far. Cheers.
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Any chance of adding a secure box? I like to keep some people's text messages separate from the rest of my messages. I had to switch to Handcent because it has a secure box, but I really miss the CM customizations, like reply/mark read from notification.
los1223 said:
Any chance of adding a secure box? I like to keep some people's text messages separate from the rest of my messages. I had to switch to Handcent because it has a secure box, but I really miss the CM customizations, like reply/mark read from notification.
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Definitely have plans to add this. I also plan on adding "archiving" messages like in hangouts app.
definitely best messaging app on the planet! thank you so much!
for better improvement, when inserting someone's phone number (insert contact info), could you give another tick box for name? that would help me much. thanks.
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This app is great. I always wanted the normal messaging app with the hangouts look. You are such a boss.
matt_stang said:
Definitely have plans to add this. I also plan on adding "archiving" messages like in hangouts app.
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That would be sooo clutch!! thank god i clicked on the themes and app thread for ****s and giggles.. this app is fantastic!
EDIT: A blacked out theme would be great too
Incredible_Culp said:
That would be sooo clutch!! thank god i clicked on the themes and app thread for ****s and giggles.. this app is fantastic!
EDIT: A blacked out theme would be great too
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Yup he already has plans for a black themed version! I saw it on his reply to a review on the Google play store. Such an awesome app lol.
Incredible_Culp said:
That would be sooo clutch!! thank god i clicked on the themes and app thread for ****s and giggles.. this app is fantastic!
EDIT: A blacked out theme would be great too
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RoyJ said:
Yup he already has plans for a black themed version! I saw it on his reply to a review on the Google play store. Such an awesome app lol.
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Black theme is up on play store. I'll be updating the first post as well.
Cool app... Black theme is great
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Black theme is up on play store. I'll be updating the first post as well.
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sweet, downloading now to see it
EDIT: Not really diggin in.. Too much color for me on the "sent" side.. and the 'block' bubble messages is too much as well lol.. Sorry, im VERY minimal.. To give you an idea of how much minimal i am, I use the stock mms app, and then download the Black Infinitum Theme, and that themes the messaging app PERFECT for my taste -- But anywho, to each his own! The idea behind this app is flawless tho! awesome job on it!
Oh my. Archiving messages would be perfect, since I loved it in Hangouts!
Would it be possible to add a speech bubble theme, as well as being able to hide avatars in message threads? Another mms.apk has it, which is perfect, but that one lacks archive function + hamburger menu, something I really wanted.
There is an option to hide avatars both in the main menu and in the thread itself. It's like the first options in settings. I don't mean to be rude, but did you even look before you posted? I use it like that. No avatars to be seen in the app at all.....

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