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[UPDATE: See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7141176 in this thread for an updated version of the program, with links to new screen shots and documentation]
[UPDATE: See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=795753 for the Windows Phone 7 version of this program.]
I've written a program for reading eBooks on Windows Mobile devices. It can read txt, html and (DRM-free) ePub files.
For other formats you can use Calibre to convert them epub.
The program is called 'Freda' - short for 'free reader', since it is free software (both in the sense of 'free beer', as I am not charging for it, and in the sense of 'free speech', as I am licensing my code under the GPL).
It's released now, so please download it and let me have any feeback. (BTW that link points to the WinMo version of Freda; for the Windows Phone 7 version, please go here)
The program uses three third-party libraries, DotNetZipLib, OpenNetCF and the Majestic-12 HTMLParser library; all are licensed on terms permitting their redistribution for commercial and non-commercial purposes. More information is here
Happy reading!
Hi Folks,
It's here: version 1.1 of Freda is now released.
Main new features:
CSS Style sheets are recognised
Controls/gestures can be customised
Line spacing, indent and justification can be customised
Bookmarks and annotations are provided
Dictionary look-up is implemented (using SlovoEd)
See the freda home page for more details, and for download locations.
Any problems or questions, please let me know.
Discussion for this release can be followed from this post on.
Thanks,
Jim
Briljant,
Its the first epub reader that i found on my diamond that is able to render my epub newspaper correctly. Including links and images.
(the standaard is doing a test this week only with an epub version of its newspaper)
A few remarks to help you with the beta version (witch already is a keeper for me)
I had to install freda into main memory for it to start up.
The splash screen seems to to big, the text on it is cut off left and right, i have a vga screen.
The liberary display setting (icons or details) are not saved.
Thanks for the feedback - I'm working on those items now. [fixed in release 1.0]
Thanks,
Jim
Thanks for this program.
I'm a long time reader on PDAs and there was the need for something new.
I've just installed it now and I'll come back with some comments asap.
Looking forward to your feedback. Over at mobileread, I've been getting some feedback that CSS formatting is an important feature, so I'm particularly keen to hear the forum's view on that (because the beta 0.9 version of the program doesn't handle CSS formatting at all).
Cheers,
Jim
this is a really nice app!
I'd like to see an autoscroll in full screen mode if possible, this makes late night reading sessions a bit easier (less chance of being moaned at because of tapping buttons)
I'm not certain how easy it would be to control speed of scrolling on something like my touch HD with virtually no buttons though..
it's replaced mobipocket for me.
Autoscroll speed
Yes I had wondered about implementing autoscroll, but wasn't sure what would be a good mechanism for controlling the speed. I was thinking it would be kind of cool to control it using the acceleromter (gravity sensor) - something like 'tilt more to scoll faster' ... but I've not really throught it through. Ideas welcome.
Jim
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Yes I had wondered about implementing autoscroll, but wasn't sure what would be a good mechanism for controlling the speed. I was thinking it would be kind of cool to control it using the acceleromter (gravity sensor) - something like 'tilt more to scoll faster' ... but I've not really throught it through. Ideas welcome.
Jim
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one option would be to use the volume buttons to speed up and down, but it may not work in the 6.5.x builds as the MS volume control seems to takeover.
accelerometer is an option, but it could be frustrating when you move the device accidentally, unless you set up a control key such as long press talk/send, to enable the gsensor speed control only when the control key is called.
love Free apps
free apps
Yep. And also it means that it's less of an issue when the customers complain and ask for their money back .
error on my Opal (QVGA).
my 2 cents after one day.
Reader is good, fast and has a good pagination system.
It's really confortable to swipe up the thumb to change page, nice idea. Sometimes i was mad using mobipoket because when you tap, it may happen that you highlight the text instead of changing page. (i don't use hardware buttons expecially during night)
I'm gonna use this reader from now on I think.
Possible improvements from my point of view:
1) i'd like to have an option that allows auto opening of the last read ebook when opening Freda. Why opening the library every time?
2) It would be good to have a couple of presets regarding the color scheme. Usually I use white backgroung and black text during day and black background and grey/red text during night readings.
3) add the possibility to change page by tapping the screen. So, hardware button, or swipe thumb or tap.
Other less important improvements:
4) i usually read in portrait....but maybe add the possibility to read in landscape would be appreciated.
5) it would be nice to add the possibility to change also backlight power in the point 2) presets. IE: during night time low backlight, black background and gray text.
Finally let me add that the improvements I pointed out should help to make the program better (from my point of view) but Freda is really good already as it is, so don't consider them as a critic.
And congrats for the nice work.
TheRem said:
error on my Opal (QVGA).
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Same error on Touch HD [Energy ROM Leo Build 23081]
TypeLoad Exception error
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Same error on Touch HD [Energy ROM Leo Build 23081]
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Did you get this error after installing the application onto the Storage Card? Because right now (Beta 0.9 version) that doesn't work. The application has to be in main memory. For version 1.0 I will fix that. [fixed in release 1.0]
If you got the error even though the app was installed in main memory, then it's a problem that I haven't seen before. Normally that error message means that one of the program's DLLs or resource files is missing - and I thought that they were all present and correct in the install package. If you could PM me (or email on jim(at)turnip.demon.co.uk) with a listing/screenshot of all the contents of the \Program Files\Freda folder, I will take a look and see if I can spot the problem.
Thanks for the feedback.
Jim
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1) i'd like to have an option that allows auto opening of the last read ebook when opening Freda. Why opening the library every time?
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Good idea. I will do that for version 1.0
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2) It would be good to have a couple of presets regarding the color scheme. Usually I use white backgroung and black text during day and black background and grey/red text during night readings.
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makes sense. I don't want to add too many presets as it could get confusing ... but I guess I can come up with something for v1.0
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3) add the possibility to change page by tapping the screen. So, hardware button, or swipe thumb or tap.
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Right now, I need to reserve the 'tap screen' gesture for bringing up the main menu. I guess I could have a mode whereby it's tap-and-hold to bring up the menu, and quick-tap to page forward. I'm a little concerned though that if I have too many different 'command modes' I will end up with something like uBookReader which (though otherwise a fine piece of software) drives me crazy with trying to figure out which mode it is in. Another option would be to reserve tap-near-bottom-of-screen to mean 'page down' and tap-near-top-of-screen to mean scroll up. What do you think?
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4) i usually read in portrait....but maybe add the possibility to read in landscape would be appreciated.
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This should work already - if you can get the device into landscape mode, Freda will work in landscape mode. Freda relies on the operating system to tell it whether to work in landscape or portrait. On my HTC Touch Pro 2 I can switch modes by flipping the keyboard. For devices without a keyboard, you should try the G-Config application - run G-Config and follow the instructions (i.e. switch to Freda and then insert the stylus, then soft reset). Now, when you hold the device in landscape orientation, Freda should switch to landscape mode. You can find G-Config at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=487991
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5) it would be nice to add the possibility to change also backlight power in the point 2) presets. IE: during night time low backlight, black background and gray text.
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Seems like a useful feature. I don't know how to program the backlight settings, but I guess this gives me the opportunity to learn
Thanks for using the app, and thankyou also for the feedback - I really appreciate it.
Jim
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Good idea. I will do that for version 1.0
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COOL!
makes sense. I don't want to add too many presets as it could get confusing ... but I guess I can come up with something for v1.0
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Yes, I can understand. Reading a book should be sometihing really smooth and easy.
Right now, I need to reserve the 'tap screen' gesture for bringing up the main menu. I guess I could have a mode whereby it's tap-and-hold to bring up the menu, and quick-tap to page forward. I'm a little concerned though that if I have too many different 'command modes' I will end up with something like uBookReader which (though otherwise a fine piece of software) drives me crazy with trying to figure out which mode it is in. Another option would be to reserve tap-near-bottom-of-screen to mean 'page down' and tap-near-top-of-screen to mean scroll up. What do you think?
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Well.....I think that both options are good.....so you should choose the easiest to implement.
I think I would slightly prefer the second one: tap the bottom for one page increase, tap the upper part for one page decrease.
This should work already - if you can get the device into landscape mode, Freda will work in landscape mode. Freda relies on the operating system to tell it whether to work in landscape or portrait. On my HTC Touch Pro 2 I can switch modes by flipping the keyboard. For devices without a keyboard, you should try the G-Config application - run G-Config and follow the instructions (i.e. switch to Freda and then insert the stylus, then soft reset). Now, when you hold the device in landscape orientation, Freda should switch to landscape mode. You can find G-Config at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=487991
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As I said, I read in potrait so no problem with that. I was just trying to brainstorm in order to get some possible enanchements to Freda.
Seems like a useful feature. I don't know how to program the backlight settings, but I guess this gives me the opportunity to learn
Thanks for using the app, and thankyou also for the feedback - I really appreciate it.
Jim
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Thank YOU for the program and listening to my comments.
Jim Chapman said:
Did you get this error after installing the application onto the Storage Card? Because right now (Beta 0.9 version) that doesn't work. The application has to be in main memory. For version 1.0 I will fix that.
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yes. it is installed in the Storage Card... i find a 6MB installer too large for the Main memory.
waiting for the fix. thanks Jim Chapman!
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yes. it is installed in the Storage Card... i find a 6MB installer too large for the Main memory.
waiting for the fix. thanks Jim Chapman!
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In the meantime, if you have a Windows Mobile 6 device you could try the wm6 version. That's a much smaller install (about 1.3 MB). It's at http://www.turnip.demon.co.uk/jim/freda/installWM6/setup.msi
Cheers,
Jim
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In the meantime, if you have a Windows Mobile 6 device you could try the wm6 version. That's a much smaller install (about 1.3 MB). It's at http://www.turnip.demon.co.uk/jim/freda/installWM6/setup.msi
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oh... oh... i've installed the wrong file.
ok i'll try that. thanks!
hey guys,
We've released 2 new apps to make the windows mobile life, a bit more mobile!
the first:
Top Notes
create notes on the fly
make them "float" anytime!
very useful during a call, music playing and so on...
"Top Notes" is part of the "Top" family (Top Player, Top Notes, Top Cam)
the second:
Dial That Num
Mini ocr dialer. enables you to take a pic and extract the Text (just numbers) and then dial.
take a picture of your pc screen, ads, notes , newspaper and so on...
both apps are in VERY early devlopment, so expect bugs.
have fun!
COOL .but could u make it such a widget with CHT. IT'S could be resirable
Great job mate , thanks
Loving the idea of the Top Notes app. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. I'll report back, good or bad!
Dorothy
Great App
Great apps love the top notes
seems really great !
just tested now the "Dial That Num".
1- Installed on main memory ... ok
2- launch the app ... ok
3- the app launch itself a web connexion to show the advertisment ... ok
4- click on the camera button to launch the camera ... KO
so impossible to go further, no camera launched !
nb: just because the point n°3 I'm a bit disapointed, even if I understand (very well) why so!
"Dial That Num"
what a great Idea ..
but, I need to know how to make it work?
I touched the camera button and nothing happen!
and the ad's below the program screen didn't open either!
I traid it in HD2, with stock rom 1.66
Try clicking the ads browser. I'm sorry I use ads but that's the requierment from the OCR server. They charge me money for every request. Click on browser below and then take pic. that way this app is free and will remain free. By the way, remember its an alpha so results may vary. Please return feedback, thanx
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
ok. no problemo.
also tested now. and it works... some good !
> install app ... ok
> launch app ... ok
> click add to activate ... ok
> click on the button to launch camera ... ok
> take the picture ... ok
> send it to the application ... ok
> application is handling infos from OCR website ... ok
> showing scanned number ... ok
> verification of the number shown ... KO. ie the number is quite not correct, with more numbers as written. The number scanned was printed from printer (lol), in font verdana 16px, without any other number around it, tested with and without spaces in the number... still incorrect.
For an alpha, it's quite quite very good !
Just a few questions :
- how do you ensure confidentiality of scanned numbers ?
- is it a temporary folder or not used ?
- what is send to the OCR server ? if it's a picture (what should), it can hardly impact the data transfert amount... thougt about putting an info on this on the screen ?
suggestion: ad a sentence saying we have to click on the add, even the first time. Not after first camera shot.
Hi yossio,
this is possible one more widget for the CHT Suite....
Yeah, would be great if you can make this a CHT widget.
Thanks anyway!
Sorry, not gonna use an app that pushes ads.
Before I install this App -
I would like to know if I can place these floating notes anywhere -
meaning - let's say I have the CHT, and have an empty area on one of the
screens (say level 2) -
If I put the floating note there - would it stay there when I flip the
screen to the other levels ?
(Or will be be "stuck" to the same place on the screen, no matter
if the screen tab/level had changed ?)
Thanks
On HTC HD2 with latest firmware Top Notes has several issues:
1) when multiple notes are open and set to "Minimaze" they are standing on the screen and pulsing one on the other overlapping. Than each note name appears on the top left continuously and making the game a continuous pulse of names...
2) when multiple notes are open and set to "Minimaze" when you gain the Windows Menu and try to scroll from top to bottom the scroll doesn't work properly: it shows only the first visibile portion of the whole scrolling menu icons.
3) when a single or multiple notes are on the screen and you try to gain access to open menu:
- the latest note is automatically turned from "on top" to "minimize" without any control about that...
- the opened notes can't be moved to gain access to screen portions behind.
- what mentioned here above means aslo that if you have moved on the left bottom part of the screen and you tap over "Open" the note overlapping the functions of the Open window like "Menu OK Close" are hidden and you cannot close anymore the Open window... than you cannot close the Top Notes app apart from going to Task Manager and terminate it!
Apart from all those issues this App is great.
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hey guys,
We've released 2 new apps to make the windows mobile life, a bit more mobile!
the first:
Top Notes
create notes on the fly
make them "float" anytime!
very useful during a call, music playing and so on...
"Top Notes" is part of the "Top" family (Top Player, Top Notes, Top Cam)
the second:
Dial That Num
Mini ocr dialer. enables you to take a pic and extract the Text (just numbers) and then dial.
take a picture of your pc screen, ads, notes , newspaper and so on...
both apps are in VERY early devlopment, so expect bugs.
have fun!
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Thank you for the program and, by the way, where did you get the Windows 7 style icons of the slider?
Thanks
The reason I DON'T have an Android phone yet is because of a failing in Android navigation on a website that is important to me. Let me describe the situation.
A website that I frequent returns a display with a scrollbar on the far right side. Within the same display is a smaller "box" that also has a scrollbar. For those of you who are "show me" types, go to tvguide.com, click on "What's on TV", put in a zipcode, cable, pick a cable provider, select "all premium channels" (or whatever) then Go. The resulting "small box" is the one with the individual channel listings on it. Tell me what's on channel 45.
How do I navigate within the smaller box? If you touch the screen and move your finger "down" the big display moves down. I want the small display to move down.
The iPad, on the same website, has the same problem. But I accidentally discovered that if I touch the screen inside the small box with TWO FINGERS, spread a little apart, (like I am going to zoom in or zoom out), but keep the fingers exactly the same distance apart, and move BOTH of them down or up at one time, the small display moves up and down, while the big display stays the same.
Does that make sense? I have tried the two-finger method on TMo's newest Android phone, but can't get the bottom of the small box. TMobile says "tap the small screen first" but all that does on either of the two websites is "select" that line/television show.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
TonyMo
Is the site optimized for mobile devices?
Try doing a double tap in the small box. That's what I do in situations like this. It usually works.
Sent from my DINC2
I would suggest trying a different browser. I know you may not have that option (since you don't own and Android device? Guessing you're borrowing?) but I use Dolphin HD and it works flawlessly. When I open the page you mention (tvguide.com) the scroll inside and outside the smaller widow work independently. This on a device running Android 2.3
No, neither website is (apparently) mobile-friendly. Then again, I'm not a fan of mobile-direct websites. They usually lack the content that I am looking for. Not a fan of "apps" because I don't want to have to have an app for every website I visit. I want a mobile browser that does whatever an immobile browser does! I want it all. And I want it now!
Do you have a cool/unique app or game idea? Just let me know, i am always seaching for interesting new app ideas!
Please write it in the comments below!
Have a nice weekend.
Regards
A novelty app that uses front facing camera to cast reflection on screen elements as a filter overlay.
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A novelty app that uses front facing camera to cast reflection on screen elements as a filter overlay.
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What would be the use of that? D:
An app that makes it possible to run mobile webapps full screen, kind of like the way the latest chrome beta can do, but for any site.
An keepass app with synchronization built in, and on top of that an internal Web browser, so you can have actions like "copy password" and "copy username" right there. Kind of the way 7 pass does it (on Windows Phone)
Nanaca crash, a simple flash game where the object is to throw a person as far as you can, kind of like "hit crazy frog" kind of game but a hit more advanced. Requires just one button so that would be perfect for Android smartphones.
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What would be the use of that? D:
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Removing reflection from the screen - so the text would more readable.
d34d-b33f said:
Removing reflection from the screen - so the text would more readable.
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Oh that's not what I understood. I guess the idea would work if the processing was quick enough and the picture high resolution enough. But front facing cameras are none of the above.
Thanks for your current suggestions, let me see more !
no more ideas?
I have an App Request too
An On-Screen Floating Object-Oriented Toolbar, with Back, Home, Menu, & Directional keys, + additional keys depending on active screen or current app
including a 'cycle-through elements' button then hit enter on the one you want to activate
things that can be done with your thumb from one small location.
then tap & hold contracts it into a smaller set of buttons
and you can select the number of buttons & their default positions for both the expanded state and the compacted state.
so it could be used to navigate around programs, select different elements, or used as a game controller, or keypad enhancement, or enhanced navigation etc
chinarabbit said:
I have an App Request too
An On-Screen Floating Object-Oriented Toolbar, with Back, Home, Menu, & Directional keys, + additional keys depending on active screen or current app
including a 'cycle-through elements' button then hit enter on the one you want to activate
things that can be done with your thumb from one small location.
then tap & hold contracts it into a smaller set of buttons
and you can select the number of buttons & their default positions for both the expanded state and the compacted state.
so it could be used to navigate around programs, select different elements, or used as a game controller, or keypad enhancement, or enhanced navigation etc
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ok i have already a Floating app -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368993
it is not what you suggested although.
and there is no similar app ?
idea
How about an app that can change the way you go to check your social apps like
For ex Twitter can jump to the screen or can go throw a tunnel something like that
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How about an app that can change the way you go to check your social apps like
For ex Twitter can jump to the screen or can go throw a tunnel something like that
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sorry but i dont understand what you want..........
any other ideas here?
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sorry but i dont understand what you want..........
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sorry man
So I have an idea how about apps that can open ads but in a little bubble you cannot there drooling working but you don't have to see it or hear it just make the progressive it minimise it make it anywhere on the screen small like to make little fun with the ads even after its been force on your phone
Overview
Plasmalite is a suite of handy things for Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+/Note8 devices, designed to make life easier. Originally started as a simple project to input the corresponding navbar button via swiping up, it has grown exponentially since then. Plasmalite is a hybrid design; consisting of both an app, and a shell backend dubbed the “PlasmaCore.” The app’s user-interface is divided into modules. Each module has its own screen that is accessible via the pullout-menu that runs along the left side of the app.
Features
Root not required
Designed exclusively for the S8, S8+, and Note8
Some features may work better with a bigger (wider) screen
Adds a total of over 105 customizable triggers (SwipeUp: 35 + SideSwipe: 10 + SideSqueeze: 9 + TopTap: 12 + Bixit: 11 + HardPress: 10 + AOD: 6 + General: 12)
Individual vibration control for almost all triggers
Can operate without accessibility services (back and recents will take longer to press, so this is not recommended - see FAQ question below for more details)
If enabled, only the bare minimum accessibility services are requested. Plasmalite only needs this to issue the command to “press” Back, and Recents because unlike the Home button, they have no hardware equivalent. This means it doesn't cause lag.
Works in Secure Folder (when auto-grant accessibility services is enabled)
Designed to reduce false positives by detecting the acceleration of your swipe. This means a slow swipe up won’t do anything, thus allowing you to open a hidden navbar, etc.
A multitude of shortcuts to make life easier (more detail in the following sections)
Works best with the navbar hidden or removed (via 0px mods found elsewhere)
Make better use of your screen - gives you added screen real-estate, since toggling the status bar can be done with one easy gesture. As a result, it also helps prevent AMOLED burn-in in those areas.
No ads. Ugh, I hate ads.
REQUIRES your ability to run a command via ADB
What can it do?
SwipeUp (left, center, right, left-left (diagonal), left-right (diagonal), center-left (diagonal), center-right (diagonal), right-left (diagonal), right-right (diagonal), center wide-press, 2-fingers up left side, 2-fingers up home, 2-fingers up right side, 1-finger up both sides, left corner (either corner can be set to automatically switch to Input Method Chooser while the keyboard is open), right corner, both corners, corner horizontal swipe left, corner horizontal swipe right, 3-fingers up, double-tap bottom edge when screen is on to power off)
SwipeUp & Hold adds more functionality (long-hold – left, center, right; longer-hold – left, center, right; longest-hold – left, center, right; bump swipes – left, center, right)
SwipeUp High adds even more (swipe up to at least the middle of the screen – left, center, right)
SideSwipe adds swipe-in gestures to the right side of the screen (Swipe Up - fast, slow; Diagonal Swipe Up Left - fast, slow; Straight Out Swipe Left - fast, slow; Diagonal Swipe Down Left - fast, slow; Swipe Down - fast, slow)
SideSqueeze adds the ability to squeeze the sides (Normal Squeeze - While Screen On, While Homescreen Open, While Camera Open, While Lockscreen Open, While Screen Off; Long Squeeze - While Screen On, While Homescreen Open, While Camera Open, While Lockscreen Open)
TopTap offers functionality to the top of the screen (double tap status bar – left, center, right; long-press status bar – left, center, right; swipe down a side – left, right; swipe across radius – left, right; swipe across top – left, right; 3-finger swipe down turns screen off)
Bixit remaps the bixby button (normal press, long-press, longer-press, longest-press, panic press, double-tap, triple-tap, instant press, and camera mode)
HardPress is only for users without navbars, who therefore have lost the stock ability to use the hard press area while the screen is on. (hardpress, hardpress & swipe (left, left-up (diagonal), swipe up, swipe right-up (diagonal), swipe right), hard press & hold (long, longer, longest), hard double-press)
Always-On Display customization (left of AOD widget, right of widget, above widget, on widget, below widget, home button area)
Double-tap to wake via the AOD features just mentioned
Automatic Autorotation
Low Battery Shutdown
HoldDown actions – These special actions can do something when first triggered, and then reverse it when you release. Eg. turn on the flashlight when 4-fingers are down, then turn it off when you let go. Or, open the status bar and close it when you release.
A variety of other gestures, as found on the [General] tab, such as: power button long-press; power button double-press; home button long-press; power button + volume down; 4-finger tap anywhere; wide-tap anywhere; open the hidden status bar with one swipe; 3-finger swipe down from the top of the screen will turn it off (works best when the status bar is hidden); automatic autorotation; double-tap on the lockscreen; 3-finger tap on the lock screen; automatically start an app (and optionally press “play”) when headphones are plugged in; passive fingerprint sensor gestures; rolling the volume buttons with your thumb will input tracknext/trackprev.
Where do I get it?
Plasmalite is available via direct download from pocketdevelopers.com. It is not available at this time on the Play store due to uncertainty over Google’s restrictions on apps that use accessibility services, and specifically the violations that could arise from that. There is also concern that it would be inundated with bad reviews from people who do not understand that ADB is REQUIRED. However, should it end up on the Play store at some point, anyone who purchased it via PayPal will be entitled to a free code to redeem towards the store version.
Plasmalite comes with a 7-day trial, during which time all features are unlocked. This allows you to thoroughly test and see if it suits your needs. Once the trial has ended, all features will be locked except for the following:
3 basic SwipeUp zones (left, center, right)
Low battery shutdown
SwipeOff
Fingerprint gestures
Full licenses may be instantly purchased for $5 USD via PayPal. In addition to unlocking all features, you will also be entitled to all future updates of Plasmalite for your device series (as explained in the FAQ). Once the transaction has completed, you will be emailed a license key that can be used on any compatible devices of that series. The key is in the form on a text file that can be saved in your default download directory, or the root of internal storage. From that point Plasmalite will find it and apply it as soon as the app is opened. You can then delete the key - but save the email in case you need it again.
How do I install it?
Currently Plasmalite only officially supports Android 7.x (Nougat). However with this version stable, work on Oreo compatibility will promptly begin.
Install the APK as usual, once that is done the app will provide instructions on how to start the backend (aka "PlasmaCore") via ADB. If you don't have ADB installed on your computer, or don't know how to use it, that is beyond the scope of this guide. There are many, many tutorials on various forums and YouTube with instructions on how to do this - it's very easy!
Due to its powerful design, the core must be started via ADB once PER BOOT of your device. This is because it needs to run at the ADB user-level, which cannot be ascended to via an unrooted device by itself. It can only be started with a computer using the ADB command. However once started, this “spark” can be maintained for as long as your device is running – Plasmalite (both core and/or app) can be fully updated without needing ADB again. But once your device reboots for whatever reason, the PlasmaCore will be unable to start until you issue that ADB command again. This may be a deal-breaker for some, but for others (like myself) who only reboot once every few weeks, it is only a minor inconvenience - especially compared to how helpful Plasmalite is.
Is there anything I should know?
The PlasmaCore is a separate ~2 MB file that is downloaded when you first run the command via ADB.
The core is updated separately from the app. In the future it may become part of the apk.
Starting the core will also automatically grant WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS and READ_LOGS to the app. These are needed for the app to function. There is no need for you to grant these manually.
What if I have a 0px navbar mod installed, and the PlasmaCore isn’t running because I rebooted or my battery died?
Plasmalite was originally only intended as a way to make the buttons on the navigation bar easier and quicker to access, but it is also ideal for use in situations where you have no navbar at all (eg. 0px mods, or other apks you can install to remove the navbar completely). Unfortunately, this presented a very bad scenario: what if you rebooted away from a computer, and now had no way to input back, home, or recents? Fear not!
Since Plasmalite normally needs the PlasmaCore to be running, special consideration and development has gone into providing a simple fail-safe should you need to reboot your device while away from ADB. Should the PlasmaCore not be running, Plasmalite will seamlessly switch over to a rudimentary set of 3 actions along the bottom – Recents | Home | Back (or whatever you have the three main zones set to on the [SwipeUp] tab). By default Plasmalite starts on boot, so this will ensure that don’t end up without a way to navigate. During this time a notification will be displayed reminding you to start the core via a computer to enable normal functionality. To be clear, almost no other functions will work until the core is started.
Upcoming features (in no particular order)
Make daily update check optional
Make a better action chooser (it’s just a list now, the ability to assign a custom app is coming)
Oreo support
Where can I get help? Or report a bug?
You can reply to this thread, use the official Google group, or paid users may send an email. If you would like to report a bug, or request a feature, click here and create an issue in the system.
What if I am rooted?
You can still use Plasmalite, however for some there still may be no way for you to start it without a computer. Results have been varied - so far an Exynos S8+ user rooted via Magisk has had success with the button the [Extras] tab.
Can I disable all Bixby-related packages and still use Bixit?
Yes. Bixit does not need any Bixby packages or services to be running in order function.
Tell me more about Accessibility Services
It is common knowledge that granting accessibility privileges to some apps will introduce lag throughout an Android system. However, not many people realize that apps can request varying levels of feedback. For example, an app can request to be notified when window content changes, or when lists are scrolled, or when things are tapped. Depending upon what is requested, a LOT of data can be generated, and that is what causes the lag.
Plasmalite requests nothing. This is because Plasmalite needs nothing. In this case, declaring the accessibility service is just a formality for being able to “press” recents, back, appswitch, and screen split. This can be confirmed when you grant accessibility privileges and Android shows you what Plasmalite has requested. As a result of not asking for anything other than the bare minimum, there is no lag or stutter. It is recommended to enable and use accessibility services (Command Mode: 3) to enjoy near-instantaneous “presses.” Otherwise, “Direct” mode takes about 1 second.
Hopefully future versions of Android will provide a way for apps to request only the ability to press virtual buttons, and then Google won’t have to accuse developers of abusing the entire Accessibility Services system.
What is the future of Plasmalite?
I have devoted many months of time into the development, testing, and dog-fooding of Plasmalite. Spending over 1,000 hours and countless all-nighters thinking of new features, teaching myself Java, implementing them, using them for long periods of time, then tracking down and fixing the inevitable bugs. It is my first app, and has been my passion-project for quite some time. I have every intention of maintaining Plasmalite. I do not anticipate losing any functionality, but however unlikely it may be, it is a possibility if Samsung changes certain things.
One of my primary goals is to earn enough money to finance the purchase of more devices for development, such as an S9+, and eventually other devices such as a Pixel 2, etc.
Should Plasmalite evolve beyond the S8 line, current plans are to license per device model/series. Eg. S8 series (S8, S8+, Note8), S9 series (S9, S9+, Note9), Pixel 2 series (Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL), etc. Given the broad spectrum of capabilities Plasmalite offers, the technical overhead to adapt between devices is quite substantial. It is not as simple as just tweaking an APK to add support for more devices. For example, various gesture apps go months, or even years, without updates. By comparison, Plasmalite requires work nearly every week. I have been internally developing Plasmalite for months now, with work being done almost every single day. But I find development to be satisfying, so thinking of and implementing new features is something I gravitate towards when I have any free time.
Given how late into the S8 series’ lifetime it now is, anyone who purchases a license for the S8 series will be entitled to a free license of their choosing in the future. To clarify: if you support me today and in a few months you upgrade to an S9 (or Pixel) device, as soon as there is an S9 (or Pixel) version of Plasmalite you will be entitled to it for free.
XDA:DevDB Information
Plasmalite, Device Specific App for the Samsung Galaxy S8+
Contributors
ffolkes
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1.015
Beta Release Date: 2018-02-26
Created 2018-02-12
Last Updated 2018-02-26
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Can it do like the IPhone X borrowed actions possible on the latest Oxygen Os?
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adb command ?
EMJI79 said:
Can it do like the IPhone X borrowed actions possible on the latest Oxygen Os?
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I think so. I am not familiar with those gestures, but from what I read it should be possible.
hasanben35 said:
oh my god thanks paypal not work in turkey money send method please ?
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adb command ?
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I'm not sure what you're asking. As for your license, PM me your "Support code" from the About tab.
thanks paypal not work turkey money send ?
Seems promising!
Do you propose a swipe up from the middle then back down like for example for the notification tray to appear?
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Hey, I'm on he note 8, is there anyway to have the plasma core, to stay installed after reboots?
Thank you ?
oh my god awesome program thanks big man
EMJI79 said:
Seems promising!
Do you propose a swipe up from the middle then back down like for example for the notification tray to appear?
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That should be possible using SwipeUp & Hold's "Bump Swipe" feature.
Ferbee said:
Hey, I'm on he note 8, is there anyway to have the plasma core, to stay installed after reboots?
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Unfortunately the core stays running in the background, so it must be started each time, unless you are rooted.
Great to see this released
You didn't post a link in your beta thread linking to this one. Many people should be interested.
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ffolkes said:
That should be possible using SwipeUp & Hold's "Bump Swipe" feature.
Unfortunately the core stays running in the background, so it must be started each time, unless you are rooted.
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I'm rooted and I've donated for the full version as well, I'm rooted with magisk, but it seems that the "Force start plasma core (root)" doesn't work for me. I check the status afterwards and nothing has changed...
And do would it be better to instead have the installation in a magisk module? Just a thought ?
Question if i buy the full version. When this app gets released on play store do i need to purchase it again? Also is this app for the s8 or note 8 only? Can i use it for other phone that uses a navbar?
Where can i download this app
J4CKI3 said:
Question if i buy the full version. When this app gets released on play store do i need to purchase it again? Also is this app for the s8 or note 8 only? Can i use it for other phone that uses a navbar?
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This is explained in the first post. You can use it on as many S8/S8+/Note8 devices as you want. If I put it in the Play store, you will be entitled to a free version of it.
[email protected]¥ said:
Where can i download this app
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The download link is in the first post.
Ferbee said:
I'm rooted and I've donated for the full version as well, I'm rooted with magisk, but it seems that the "Force start plasma core (root)" doesn't work for me. I check the status afterwards and nothing has changed...
And do would it be better to instead have the installation in a magisk module? Just a thought
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Thank you very much for your support! Last I heard someone with Magisk was able to successfully start the core. I'll ask them if there was anything special they did. I am unrooted, so I can't test myself.
ffolkes said:
Thank you very much for your support! Last I heard someone with Magisk was able to successfully start the core. I'll ask them if there was anything special they did. I am unrooted, so I can't test myself.
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Wait just to make it clear... I can use the "Start plasma core (root)" as a substitute for adb yeh?
And also I don't know if this should work or not buuut...
If I use terminal emulator to run the 'p' file (with root perms) it also doesn't do anything....
I don't know if that should be possible or not, but it isn't ?
Thank you, you've changed the way I use my device and I love it ??
Ferbee said:
Wait just to make it clear... I can use the "Start plasma core (root)" as a substitute for adb yeh?
And also I don't know if this should work or not buuut...
If I use terminal emulator to run the 'p' file (with root perms) it also doesn't do anything....
I don't know if that should be possible or not, but it isn't
Thank you, you've changed the way I use my device and I love it
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You should be able to use it instead of adb, yes. And it should also be possible via p. I'll PM you something to test. And thank you so much for the compliment! I'm so glad what I've been working so hard on has proved useful for others!