I'm on the verge of buying an LG Optimus G, or a Galaxy Note II, and the one big software feature that draws me toward the Note II is the multi-window feature. But, I'm wondering, will I really use it, and how well does it work?
Please participate in the included poll so we can gauge just how usable this feature is.
Thanks!
EDIT- Thanks to everyone who responded. I finally got my Note 2 and I'm loving it. I'm planning on rooting to enable multi window access for any app
Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
When ever I am on stock I use it a lot. Multi window is also the first thing I show to all my iPhone friends
But if you want ASOP, then multi window won't be a option
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I use it to show off. Thats it.
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I use it to show off. Thats it.
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Same thing here.
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
At the moment I only use it to show off but I don't see why I wouldn't use it in the future. It would be useful to check something while I'm navigating.
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adrynalyne said:
I use it to show off. Thats it.
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That's funny. Same here.
I don't use multi screen but I will jump back and forth with the recents list instead.
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
This thread is funny because it's true. Only use it to show off to people. Otherwise useless. Recent open stuff is easy to scroll through and it holds your spot for the most.
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Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
I use it when I'm looking at a website and I'm copying things to my build prop in root explorer or stweaks or anything else I can think of like that. It's better than holding down home and going back and forth.
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I don't find it practical to use on such a screen this size. Just to show off.
Re: [Q] Do you use the Galaxy Note II's "multi window" multitasking?
I use it all the time. I watch videos on top while I do other stuff (games, texts, etc). Fyi.....verizon only includes about 7 useless apps in that feature so you would have to root to really use it. Seriously. ...the apps they limit it to make it pointless. I rooted just so I could throw youtube, nfl, netflix, etc in there.
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i can't add any apps other than the six or so that are already listed. i have the recent LL4 update... i haven't bragged about it yet. i keep it turned off.
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archa1c said:
I'm on the verge of buying an LG Optimus G, or a Galaxy Note II, and the one big software feature that draws me toward the Note II is the multi-window feature. But, I'm wondering, will I really use it, and how well does it work?
Please participate in the included poll so we can gauge just how usable this feature is.
Thanks!
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Today I used it to check the MD5 on the radio file... had file explorer and xda open at same time... comes in handy a lot for me
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That's a good example of when to use it but I always forget.
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lostnuke said:
That's a good example of when to use it but I always forget.
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Same I always forget about it since I always have it off because the handle thingy always gets in the way :/
You can actually use ANY app in multiview if you mod the apps installer file WITHOUT ROOTING:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Aa-EsbxmqmA
Its legit..I use it on the road slacker radio on one screen navi on the other I like it
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Its legit..I use it on the road slacker radio on one screen navi on the other I like it
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This sounds perfect. I havent recently but I delivery as an odd job sometimes and having the music app and navigation right there without switching is perfect especially in a car
Is there a way to completely remove the MW handle and have it activated on a swipe gesture? I don't know about you guys, but that handle always gets in the way of something which is why I always have it off :/
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I don't find it practical to use on such a screen this size. Just to show off.
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I think the large screen size of the note 2 is the only reason the multi Window has any use at all.
I actually do use it more than I thought I would. I've had xda open or a screen shot of instructions on xda open on top and root explorer on bottom so I don't screw up and move mod files to the wrong location.
Another big one is my todo.txt app alongside my calendar app to plan out my day/week. Also YouTube is awesome to have in portrait mode and slide the screen split up a bit to hide everything but the video and do something else in chrome. Or sometimes I'm watching lucidmike on top and trying out whatever he's talking about on the bottom simultaneously
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I actually do use it more than I thought I would. I've had xda open or a screen shot of instructions on xda open on top and root explorer on bottom so I don't screw up and move mod files to the wrong location.
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That's the biggest thing I've used it for so far, makes it easy to follow mod instructions while making changes.
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Hi Folks!
A had been wondering about the usage of s memo like on galaxy note. I mean i want to take a screan shot and right after this i would like to draw something on it etc... Now i have to take a screen shot thank open s memo and than insert an image. How can i make it easier?
I'm with you
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Haven't got my s3 cuz it isn't realised in USA yet but I would like this too
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It's not that easy, but easy enough. Take a screenshot. Click on it from the Notifications @ top, choose the share button, See All, choose S memo. Then expand the picture and edit as you would like.
Hello. Got my VZW Galaxy Note 2 on launch day. Really really liking it a lot.
Of course I went through and did the usual "disabling" of apps.
After doing that, I have since realized that the Gallery doesn't have a Photo Editor, not does it have a Video Editor. I was told these needed to be downloaded.
I thought I remembered disabling the Samsung App Store, but for the life of me I can't find it on my device.
I guess I'm looking for the actual name of the app, because maybe I'm looking for the wrong thing?? Or if someone has a link to download the Galaxy Note 2 Photo and Video Editors, that would be great too.
Thanks a lot.
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Usually whe u disabled an app they end up at the very bottom of the app list under setting> app manager
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Usually whe u disabled an app they end up at the very bottom of the app list under setting> app manager
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I think I found it. "S Suggest" looks like where the apps are.
And you're right. Usually at the bottom. That's what had me so tripped up. Haha.
Anyways, still can't find the Photo Editor, nor the Movie Editor apps for the Note 2.
Anybody have any ideas/suggestions?
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bmkindoll said:
I think I found it. "S Suggest" looks like where the apps are.
And you're right. Usually at the bottom. That's what had me so tripped up. Haha.
Anyways, still can't find the Photo Editor, nor the Movie Editor apps for the Note 2.
Anybody have any ideas/suggestions?
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I had the same problem and havnt been able to solve the video one but the photo one I did. Just install the photo editor apk as a sideload app or you can just hold the button on the spen and longpress the screen. It will take a screenshot and let you draw on it.
Apk: http://db.tt/yxgRPIaG
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I had the same problem and havnt been able to solve the video one but the photo one I did. Just install the photo editor apk as a sideload app or you can just hold the button on the spen and longpress the screen. It will take a screenshot and let you draw on it.
Apk: http://db.tt/yxgRPIaG
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Thanks a lot man. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot.
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I had them both on my s3. When I went through the play store they showed up under my apps on my n2 and when I went to install them they said not compatible with my device
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OK - so I like the "editor" that comes up when you take a screenshot with the S-pen (hold button and long press the screen). How can I use that editor when I am in the gallery and use the "Advanced edit" menu item?
I installed the apk linked to earlier, and now the advanced edit menu gives me a choice of the linked apk and the Paper Artist app. Is the one that happens with the screenshot function an integrated part of the screenshot application??
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OK - so I like the "editor" that comes up when you take a screenshot with the S-pen (hold button and long press the screen). How can I use that editor when I am in the gallery and use the "Advanced edit" menu item?
I installed the apk linked to earlier, and now the advanced edit menu gives me a choice of the linked apk and the Paper Artist app. Is the one that happens with the screenshot function an integrated part of the screenshot application??
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thats a good question.. if you hit settings, and then draw on pic, it flips it over, whats that about
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thats a good question.. if you hit settings, and then draw on pic, it flips it over, whats that about
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Its a feature (that mind you doesn't cross platforms) that allows you to simulate writing on the back of your pictures to remember what they were or where they were taken, etc.
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Its a feature (that mind you doesn't cross platforms) that allows you to simulate writing on the back of your pictures to remember what they were or where they were taken, etc.
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So you actually need the photo editor to be able to draw on a pic to like add a wig to someone or a missing tooth etc.. you cant just draw on a pic without the editor?
How do I disable apps?
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How do I disable apps?
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settings > apps > click on app you wanna disable and click disable.
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So you actually need the photo editor to be able to draw on a pic to like add a wig to someone or a missing tooth etc.. you cant just draw on a pic without the editor?
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My experience is this. If I go into the gallery and open up a picture, I can then hit the menu button and I'm greeted with many options. If I choose However, "Draw on Image" only flips over the picture and lets me draw on the back, not what I want to do. If I scroll down and click on "Advanced Edit", I get the option of choosing either "Photo Editor" , or "Paper Artist". If I choose "Photo Editor", I get the popup message that says, " Photo Editor is not installed on the device. Download Photo Editor?" If I choose "Download", nothing happens. I've tried numerous times and the phone does not link me to the play store or any other app store to download Photo Editor. While I know I am able to sideload the apk, most new customers using the phone for the first time are going to be awfully frustrated when they want to do the one thing Samsung is pushing in their Lebron and family commercial here in the U.S. Not good.
In case any developers are looking for new ideas to fold in....
I would like to see a custom circular menu surround the spen tip when I long press and have about 12 customizable options in the "full circle" menu. It seems like a waste that long press with the pen does the exact same thing as my finger. Something like Pie but full circle.
What do you want to see?
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I'd like to see the AOKP octo lock screen with customizable shortcuts/apps and icons as well as the AOKP toggles in touchwiz roms
How about google wallet? JK I would like to see an option for a stock jellybean note 2 with s-pen capabilities, or maybe a siri like feature that works better than S-Voice. For the love of god im from michigan and have a "normal" accent and that stupid thing CANNOT ever get what I say right, Siri never had any problems during my brief stint on an iphone 5, neither does the google now.
The lmt launcher is only thing I added. That's the only thing the note 2 is missing. Something that keeps you from reaching across the device for the back key.
I would love for the Note 2 to allow any app for the Multi-View function w/out root... =)
I want the t-mobile theme engine so I can use themes by Dustin.
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I want the t-mobile theme engine so I can use themes by Dustin.
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I'd even settle for a theme porter like wugfresh(?) did for Motorola phones.
1TB internal memory
Correct Samsung's biggest mistake. Not having the s-pen work on the capacitive buttons.
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Correct Samsung's biggest mistake. Not having the s-pen work on the capacitive buttons.
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Would have been nice if they did that, but there is no way to add that now
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Lol i think it had to much..thats why i switched to cm...but that said muli window would be cool on cm but ima good does all i need
AOSP multi window FOR SURE
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Correct Samsung's biggest mistake. Not having the s-pen work on the capacitive buttons.
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You can use back and the menu button with the spen, you hold the button on the spen and use gestures. Look at the manual.
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richii0207 said:
You can use back and the menu button with the spen, you hold the button on the spen and use gestures. Look at the manual.
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Or run the S-Pen tutorial in Settings. It walks you through everything.
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I'd even settle for a theme porter like wugfresh(?) did for Motorola phones.
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I'll ask wugfresh next time I see him about working on something like that.
i really want smart scroll that is apparently coming with the GS4.
It would be nice if we could remap the long press action on the hardware buttons.
A cleaner U.I
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Yes I know that they can't add s-pen support to the capacitive buttons. But it is being added to future devices. I use LMT to avoid the buttons in general.
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I'd like customization of the notification drop down (remove toggles, remove brightness slider). As well as true TABLET MODE on touchwiz, something akin to Paranoid Androids hybrid set up.
I feel the tablet mode mod that exists now leaves something to be desired. That's not to say that I don't appreciate whoever came up with it to begin with, I would just like a little more polish.
i tried out telus stock rom and noticed that it came preloaded with features like pop up browser and samsung's "page buddy" features. is there a way to get page buddy on the att stock version??
Well I got the pop up browser to work just by placing the apk in the system app folder. Maybe the same could work if you could get access to the apk.
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i tried out telus stock rom and noticed that it came preloaded with features like pop up browser and samsung's "page buddy" features. is there a way to get page buddy on the att stock version??
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I think it requires recompiling the framework for that toggle inside settings/display. Little more then copy/paste. But possible.
Since this seems to be the only thread mentioning page buddy.... does anyone know all the different screen triggers? Plugging in the head phones does one. S pen doesn't seem to trigger anything. Amy others?
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The Note 2 options are S pen, earphones, docking, and roaming. Not sure if we have a S pen removed sensor to trigger an S pen page buddy.
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Since this seems to be the only thread mentioning page buddy.... does anyone know all the different screen triggers? Plugging in the head phones does one. S pen doesn't seem to trigger anything. Amy others?
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triggers are in settings>display>page buddy. it gives the option to select :earphones,docking,roaming.
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The Note 2 options are S pen, earphones, docking, and roaming. Not sure if we have a S pen removed sensor to trigger an S pen page buddy.
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No spen removal sensor on our note, so no option in pagebuddy for that. Just dock, roaming, and headphones.
How often do you guys use the S-pen for the galaxy note 3 and honestly..do you guys really use S-note, Air Command etc...lol
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How often do you guys use the S-pen for the galaxy note 3 and honestly..do you guys really use S-note, Air Command etc...lol
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Never. It's just a silly gimmick, along with theair view, hand gesture, eye tracking horse ****, which has been turned off since day one.
Out of everything in air command, I only use pen window and very little times action memo. Everything else is basically garbage to me
Been using mine a lot to help keep up with to do list. Mostly action memo.
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I only use it when I try to decide if there is a use for it and then yea, I end up not using it!
I use my S Pen daily. I type faster with it, I use it to navigate non touch optimized full desktop pages, I use it in my machine shop when i have grit and metal particles on my hands, I use it to take notes at meeting and convert to text later, I use it for photo editing, I use it to cut out pictures, copy and paste, take snapshots, draw sketches and use it to auto-complete shapes, etc. I could go on and on.
I use my spen all the time so I can hear the light saber sound when I take it out and put it back .....lol
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Heavily due to routinely using Lecture Notes.
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Never, ever.
Coming from a S3 so its very new.
I'm trying to use it whenever I can just to see how I like it, if I give it a chance. So we'll see.
Rarely
Never
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I use it often. Especially at work. When I answer tech support calls, I take notes with the s pen and papyrus.
Once
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Same here... I use it for copy and pasting parts of the screen for sharing pr use in graphics. I also use it for scrapbook and pen window.
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I use my S Pen daily. I type faster with it, I use it to navigate non touch optimized full desktop pages, I use it in my machine shop when i have grit and metal particles on my hands, I use it to take notes at meeting and convert to text later, I use it for photo editing, I use it to cut out pictures, copy and paste, take snapshots, draw sketches and use it to auto-complete shapes, etc. I could go on and on.
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Only when making memo/notes.
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Coming from a S3 so its very new.
I'm trying to use it whenever I can just to see how I like it, if I give it a chance. So we'll see.
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same with this guy..........just giving it a chance
i just wish i knew what the button was for on it
Never used it on my Note 2, never use it on my Note 3. I buy the Note series for the screen real estate. I could not care less about a novelty pen, lol.
I use it every Sunday in church to take notes. And sometimes during the week.
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Constantly. I would not have this device with out a pen. Responding to business questions with an illustrated PDF I personalize with layered explanations over drawings catalog pages, or photos is a unique and invaluable too
i use is more than 50% of the time and find new uses for it dailey.
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