Hi guys is there a *secure* way to hide android apps without requiring to root?
By secure I mean that the invisible apps cannot be easily found by other users and would require password.
I know Go launcher provide hiding app function, but it is very stupid. Anyone can just click on the "hide app" button and see what is being hidden....
Sorry, but I don't think that it is possible without root.
Really? ...sad
but Thanks anyways
Other launchers hide the "show hidden" option better.
There are a couple good ways to hide apps on android, and without root too!
Launcher pro's hide apps option is buried in their preferences, not everyone will see it unless they really know what they're looking for. Another app is called smart lock. There a lite and pro version. This app can lock any apps you program to it and also give a false "force close" notification when attempting to open a locked app. A certain function will then lead you to a password pin screen to unlock it. For quick access to a hidden app you can assign swipe gestures to the icons on the dock. Where as if they're pressed normally they will open the default app. Swipe gesture to open an alternative app of your choice. Hope this helps?
I recommend Clauncher. You can use two fingers press the screen and move inwards to open a hidden app window.
tytung2020 said:
Hi guys is there a *secure* way to hide android apps without requiring to root?
By secure I mean that the invisible apps cannot be easily found by other users and would require password.
I know Go launcher provide hiding app function, but it is very stupid. Anyone can just click on the "hide app" button and see what is being hidden....
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On Widgetlocker, (or in any other launchers) I can make a shortcut button to make a post on Friendcaster. This lets me jump right into making a Facebook status without having to go into a program, and then hitting the update button. I had these shortcut links both on my home screen and on my lockscreen (so I wouldn't even have to unlock the phone... just just get an immediate pop up to type an update)
I like the ripple effect of the touchwiz lock screen, and I have some shortcuts set up there... but it seems that you can only give links to full apps, and not the 'shortcuts' that the launchers or other lockscreens allow. There is normally one called 'Post' ...but on the touchwiz one if just gives full app names. Anyone know a way around this? Thanks.
The lock screen is only coded to allow applications, rather than specific functions of applications.
So no.
There was an app, if rooted, that allowed you do assign things like double tap opens sms compose screen, but I can't find it. Anyone know what that app was?
sricci81 said:
There was an app, if rooted, that allowed you do assign things like double tap opens sms compose screen, but I can't find it. Anyone know what that app was?
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Nova Launcher with Secure Settings you can do it, i guess
sricci81 said:
There was an app, if rooted, that allowed you do assign things like double tap opens sms compose screen, but I can't find it. Anyone know what that app was?
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There are many apps that will do that. One of the more popular apps is GMD GestureControl which can map a double tap, swipe or other gesture to the action that you want.
You will also find apps to remap hardware buttons. There are some good xposed modules for that.
So one of the main things I hated when switching to the LG G3 is the fact that I'm someone who likes to use third party launchers like Nova Launcher. Because of that, I lost one of the main selling points of the LG G3, double-tap to turn off the screen from the Home Screen. Well, this morning I had some random epiphany and realized there's gotta be an app to turn off the screen without using the button on your phone, and remembered Nova has a gestures and clicks shortcut feature to perform tasks. So whether you have an LG G3 and are in my situation OR someone who has ANY other Android device and wants to do this too, be sure to check out my latest
gotroot801 said:
How-To Guide Text Instructions:
1.) Install Screen Off and Lock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
2.) Launch Screen Off and grant the app Device Administrator access.
3.) Nova Settings / Gestures and Buttons / Double Tap / Apps / Screen Off
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You do realize you can just tap the notification bar to turn the screen off, no matter which launcher you're running, right?
phobos512 said:
You do realize you can just tap the notification bar to turn the screen off, no matter which launcher you're running, right?
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Sure do! But it's a bigger phone, I don't want to reach up all the time, especially if I can avoid it. Not to mention that on the home screen my notification bar is hidden to save extra screen real-estate. So while that feature is nice in apps, it's not always the most convenient nor is it always an option for everyone. Plus this also lets ANYONE use this feature, not just us LG G2 and G3 usuers.
Dude pretty smart trick.. Been looking for a way to do this with nova.. Thanks
Can't watch the embed for some reason (chrome on g3), but very pleased to see this. I set double tap of home to kill the screen as another option, but still want a tap anywhere setup.
I'd do a short writeup in you original post so you don't have to watch the video as well and give a link to the play store app if one is being used.
Thanks.
For those who use greenify, from within the app select the menu button and create shortcut to greenify and sleep. Single tap but must be on icon where you chose place on desktop. Greenifying is the bonus.
Videos are helpful, but sometimes I just want a how-to guide. Let me save you guys 4 minutes:
1.) Install Screen Off and Lock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
2.) Launch Screen Off and grant the app Device Administrator access.
3.) Nova Settings / Gestures and Buttons / Double Tap / Apps / Screen Off
gotroot801 said:
Videos are helpful, but sometimes I just want a how-to guide. Let me save you guys 4 minutes:
1.) Install Screen Off and Lock: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
2.) Launch Screen Off and grant the app Device Administrator access.
3.) Nova Settings / Gestures and Buttons / Double Tap / Apps / Screen Off
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Gonna cheat and add this to the main post via copy and paste. Great for people who want to save time or are at work and can't listen. Thanks!
Or even better if you find the apk for the google launcher the phone will have the the stock feel and still have the normal knock on feautre. Link is below how to set it up. I use it on all my devices and have no problems what-so-ever.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506488
Hi,
I'm looking for a way to create a shortcut enabling me to put my smartphone to sleep simply by tapping on it. The reason I want to do that is because I don't really like the idea of pulling down a pull-down bar and tapping on the icon there. I would also like to avoid pressing the ON/OFF physical button to prevent it from breaking or getting loose.
I was wondering if there's an app that can do that or some system tweak maybe? I found a couple of apps, such as AnyCut and QuickShortcutMaker, but neither of them lists a system event like that, i.e. hibernation. I'm also aware of the Greenify + Nova/Apex launcher trick, but that involves installing a new launcher and a new app, which is not something I really want.
Please, note that I'm not looking for any third party solution, such as a widget or an app, either. All I want is a shortcut on my home screen, that's it.
Thanks!
It may sound a little novice, but I tried to find the option, but couldn't find any.
Is there any ways to remove the "Google Search Box" on the home screen of OPX ?
Yeah. Disable the App called "google App" and you have a beautiful black screen.
Rincewind82 said:
Yeah. Disable the App called "google App" and you have a beautiful black screen.
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Use another launcher?
Couldn't you just hold onto the bar and remove it? If not, another launcher like Nova Launcher would be able to do it.
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Couldn't you just hold onto the bar and remove it? If not, another launcher like Nova Launcher would be able to do it.
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No, unfortunately that doesn't work with the built-in bar, only ones you add yourself as widgets.
I've found an app file called base.apk in /data/app/ com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1 - could this be changed, renamed etc as a solution for this? I'm not game to try because I don't want to break anything.
I used Debloater to uninstall the Google Search App. Than its gone. If your device is not rooted you could just try to deactivate it. I am not sure if you can do it in the Apps section in the settings but Debloater does nearly the same without root. It just deactivates the selected Apps.
Be aware that if you deactivate the app "close all running apps" button will also disapear!
Hope that helps you out.
If you want to remove the google search bar and keep the Google Now Launcher and its possibilities I only know of the following solution :
- Root your phone
- Install Xposed framework
- Install Xposed GEL Settings which has an option to hide the search bar
If you don't want to keep the Google Now functionnalities then just go with another Launcher.
Rincewind82 said:
Yeah. Disable the App called "google App" and you have a beautiful black screen.
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If you disable Google App, you can not use close all open apps X button. :crying:
New option in OOS 2.2.0, now you can remove search bar !
Tap on the home screen. You'll see three options i.e Wallpapers- Widgets- Settings. Go to settings. Scroll the screen down, You'll see to hide search bar, enable it, to hide search bar.
Enjoy:good:
Great news
MarkoPam said:
New option in OOS 2.2.0, now you can remove search bar !
Tap on the home screen. You'll see three options i.e Wallpapers- Widgets- Settings. Go to settings. Scroll the screen down, You'll see to hide search bar, enable it, to hide search bar.
Enjoy:good:
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This is such a great find!!! Thanks.
Edit: however, the search bar is still present in the recent apps screen.