I am wondering if there is an android app or mod that lets you use gestures with the screen off for apps like PowerAmp?
on the iPhone you could set up gestures to skip tracks, raise/lower the volume, and play music with the screen off.
I believe double tap was play, sliding finger up and down was the volume, and skipping tracks was sliding to the left or right. I really miss this feature cause I used it a lot.
Anybody know of something like this for Android?
kimdoocheol said:
I am wondering if there is an android app or mod that lets you use gestures with the screen off for apps like PowerAmp?
on the iPhone you could set up gestures to skip tracks, raise/lower the volume, and play music with the screen off.
I believe double tap was play, sliding finger up and down was the volume, and skipping tracks was sliding to the left or right. I really miss this feature cause I used it a lot.
Anybody know of something like this for Android?
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+1 and I'll email the developer of PowerAmp to see if they can introduce these features.
larry_thagr81 said:
+1 and I'll email the developer of PowerAmp to see if they can introduce these features.
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have you tried this i used to use it on my nexus all the time https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MarksThinkTank.WaveControl&hl=en
Bfitz26 said:
have you tried this i used to use it on my nexus all the time https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MarksThinkTank.WaveControl&hl=en
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That doesn't seem to have any features listed unless starting the music player unless I'm missing something?
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Hi guys, I was wondering if there's any app or mod that will let me control my music from the lock screen so it'll be easier to control while driving? The music co tell on the htc inspire is the perfect thing im talking about.
Thanks
Pred.
not aware of anything like that, but i know for a fact there is an app out there for it. but you could always move your music streaming to your home tab of your device and keep the device from sleeping and be able to control it that way too.
use doubleTwist and you can have the lock screen controls.
PowerAMP allows for lockscreen controls as well. I also believe there's at least one lockscreen substitute that allows you to use any homescreen widget(s)?
Widgetlocker will let u use any widget on the lockscreen, and if u ask me is an absolute must to have as the default lockscreen is soo bleh!!
Sogarth said:
PowerAMP allows for lockscreen controls as well. I also believe there's at least one lockscreen substitute that allows you to use any homescreen widget(s)?
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Poweramp is the perfect solution for me. Not only does it allow me to control the music from teh lock screen but it also lets me amp the music like crazy to get MUCH louder volume from my new bluetooth stereo headset!!!!!!
Thanks man!!
I want to bring to attention 2 Problems that I am facing with my new Galaxy S3:
1. Using the stock music player on the default lock screen (swipe), there is no music control feature to pause and skip tracks when I am listening to music. Now I know that there are 3rd party apps that can do that, but I am pretty sure that the stock music player must be able to do that too, since on my galaxy s it works. Has anyone the same problem and any ideas on how to solve it? I am thinking maybe it's a bug on my phone, and considering to 'manufacture reset' the phone to see if it changes.
2. I cannot find the stock task manager app anywhere. I know how to start the task manager ( hold home button), but the app is not there and neither any widgets. I wish there was a widget, so I can put it on the home screen to save time. Any solutions? ( again, not using 3rd party apps)
Thanks in advance
PS: I am also curious how to get rid of the branding logo (Optus Australia) that shows up on start-up, it really makes it look bad. Any suggestions?
I'm having exactly the same questions.
Has anyone a idea?
You can find the music controls by pulling down the notification bar on lockscreen. Let's hope they fix this in the next update.
Yeah, pulling down the notification bar works, but it's an extra step which is pretty much useless, because you might just as well swipe and unlock the phone. Really hope that Samsung/Google fixes this problem, it's so basic.
Also, the stock internet browser seems to be not perfec either: Flash-related problems can occur, especially when watching youtube using the browser, sometimes it just keeps loading and doesn't play. I got the adobe flash player installed, still no change. Anyone sharing same problems?
same question, is there any way to add a shortcut to task manager other than long press home key ?
If you want task manager you can go Samsung app store you can download it. While you are there download photo editor too.
You get music controls if you use a Pin lock instead of just swipe... Silly, I know, but at least you increase your phones protection too
AndiTails said:
You get music controls if you use a Pin lock instead of just swipe... Silly, I know, but at least you increase your phones protection too
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... I don't get music controls on the lockscreen if I set a pin lock..
AndiTails said:
You get music controls if you use a Pin lock instead of just swipe... Silly, I know, but at least you increase your phones protection too
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Thanks I did that sometime ago and totally forgot how it appeared.
suggest you go for poweramp , the preset has much better sound then stock player
"Apllication Monitor" available in samsung apps
_bottle_ said:
same question, is there any way to add a shortcut to task manager other than long press home key ?
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Install application monitor widget from more services or samsung apps
AndiTails said:
You get music controls if you use a Pin lock instead of just swipe... Silly, I know, but at least you increase your phones protection too
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I have a pinlock and get no music controls at all. Tried all the various settings?
Hi
Is there a way to get the music controls on the lockscreen
It's frustrating to have to unlock the phone every time I want to change song.
/Cheers
t24ever said:
Hi
Is there a way to get the music controls on the lockscreen
It's frustrating to have to unlock the phone every time I want to change song.
/Cheers
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I believe there are some threads about this 'issue'. Anyway, try a different music player. I believe Poweramp adds lockscreen controls.
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Oh, and try to put questions in the Q&A topic next time ;-)
After switching the Locksreen from swipe to pattern, i have Musicplayercontrols, at least, when I have music playing.
mc-paulo said:
After switching the Locksreen from swipe to pattern, i have Musicplayercontrols, at least, when I have music playing.
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With stock music player?
No, I use spotify. Tried with stock but that doesn't show up... Sorry.
Thanks for your replys
As I have discovered you can pull down the notifybar and access the controlls if you don't have activated any form of screen/security lock.
it's annoying that samsung killed this feature...
Wow that blows - Have you tried Google Music ?
From lockscreen you can pull down notifications which has controls in it for music
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA
jimmy080705 said:
From lockscreen you can pull down notifications which has controls in it for music
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA
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True, but then you have to manually keep the phone awake while driving and such -
Is there any easy way to disable having to input my lock screen pattern for when I'm driving?
I use my phone for music but I never have it docked, so I don't want the screen permanently on. It's just dangerous to have to do my pattern unlock whilst I'm driving. I'm using InDrive app to control PowerAmp but I want to be able to go straight to that by just pressing the awake button on my S3.
So is there anything that will easily allow me to disable this but won't stop the screen going off? Ideally a widget I can place on my home screen.
LeChuck85 said:
Is there any easy way to disable having to input my lock screen pattern for when I'm driving?
I use my phone for music but I never have it docked, so I don't want the screen permanently on. It's just dangerous to have to do my pattern unlock whilst I'm driving. I'm using InDrive app to control PowerAmp but I want to be able to go straight to that by just pressing the awake button on my S3.
So is there anything that will easily allow me to disable this but won't stop the screen going off? Ideally a widget I can place on my home screen.
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Well.. I never came across a widget or app like that but there is an option in my rom to disable lock screen. I think there will be an option on your device as well. Just turn it on and off whenever you need.
haridevil99 said:
Well.. I never came across a widget or app like that but there is an option in my rom to disable lock screen. I think there will be an option on your device as well. Just turn it on and off whenever you need.
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Cheers. If I go through the menu settings then I can disable lockscreen. It's a bit of a pain to do this every time I get in and out of the car though.
I just assumed this would be a common problem for people using their phone to play music in the car. Seems like it might not be!
LeChuck85 said:
Cheers. If I go through the menu settings then I can disable lockscreen. It's a bit of a pain to do this every time I get in and out of the car though.
I just assumed this would be a common problem for people using their phone to play music in the car. Seems like it might not be!
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Well yeah.. But you got few ops. Disable and enable from settings (lockscreen settings on my phone), or you can make a playlist of your music which will save you from touching your device while driving. Or you can copy your music to a usb drive and plug it to your car's audio system.. Or the most complicated but the most useful thing you can do us try making an app or a script will do the job of enabling/disabling the lockscreen everytime you run it. Well.. Thats something for devs and can be really complicated.. But worth trying..
If you're rooted you can install the xposed framework and per app DPI module, then set specific apps to show over the lock screen such as poweramp so its fully use able while the phone is locked
I'm always looking for new apps or mods as it's fun to tinker your phone to just how you like it
Navbar animations:
Plays a little animation when you hit the home button and there's loads of options to choose from.
Rocker locker:
Makes it so when you hit the volume keys it changes the media volume instead of ringer on default.
Quick keyboard Viet:
After coming from iPhone I really missed being able to swipe along the keyboard for cursor control. This app allows that
I know Google keyboard allows spacebar for that but I'm super picky haha!
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Locus Map Pro- the best offline topo maps for outdoor activities.
Tasker is by far my favourite app as I have a ton of profiles to do a bunch of different things for me to make my life easier
I have lots of the AutoApps plugins to go with Tasker as well!
Wunderlist..... It is nice to have when going shopping or have a "honey do"list. It also comes with a nice widget that you can work from without opening the app.
Kurtyyyyyy1 said:
I'm always looking for new apps or mods as it's fun to tinker your phone to just how you like it
Navbar animations:
Plays a little animation when you hit the home button and there's loads of options to choose from.
Rocker locker:
Makes it so when you hit the volume keys it changes the media volume instead of ringer on default.
Quick keyboard Viet:
After coming from iPhone I really missed being able to swipe along the keyboard for cursor control. This app allows that
I know Google keyboard allows spacebar for that but I'm super picky haha!
Feel free to add anything
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Heads up, Rocker Locker plays a low volume white noise constantly keeping your device awake and draining the battery. This tricks the phone into thinking music is playing so you always control media.
dubt17 said:
Heads up, Rocker Locker plays a low volume white noise constantly keeping your device awake and draining the battery. This tricks the phone into thinking music is playing so you always control media.
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Oh damn, really?! Thanks for that!
What's some good launchers that have themes? Cm launcher looks pretty customized...any one have some recommendations would be appreciated...less ads the better obviously TIA
aaronrw said:
What's some good launchers that have themes? Cm launcher looks pretty customized...any one have some recommendations would be appreciated...less ads the better obviously TIA
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Here are a list of good custom launchers:
Nova Launcher
Lawnchair Launcher
Action Launcher
ADW 2
Pear Launcher
Lean Launcher
Unfortunately now of them work as well as stock pixel Launcher. But they are way more customizable ?
Fingerprint Swipes: I've configured swipe up to switch between apps, swipe down for recent apps and swipe left for back
Navbar Apps: changes the color of the navbar. I've set it to change based on the app open (tbh I installed it to reduce burn in but it's nice to see the navbar change color)
Nwsty: Shows you the top 5-6 news for the day. Not too much detail. It doesn't let you expand on the news in the app. You'd have to google them yourselves. Great app if you just want to see what the top news is about.
Fleksy keyboard: gesture based keyboard. Super fast for typing. I believe the fastest message(or something) was recorded on this keyboard..
kaped31 said:
Fingerprint Swipes: I've configured swipe up to switch between apps, swipe down for recent apps and swipe left for back
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Thanks for this post. This app is great!
I love Swiftly Switch.. Best shortcut launcher app.
Kurtyyyyyy1 said:
Thanks for this post. This app is great!
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+1
Can't believe how convenient this is; I've only had it for about 12 hours but I'm already asking myself how I went this long without it lol