I am used to multiple users / profiles on my phone. I cannot find how to achieve that on this phone. I enabled users by disabling MIUI optimizations and was able to create a user. But now am unable to switch as it needs a shortcut to
"switch".
Any idea how to get around this or how to create this "switch" shortcut?
I also tried the second space thing, but even that doesn't create switch shortcut in first space (Main profile/user)
Does anyone know why they decided to disable users and introduce this second space thing?... I haven't seen a difference between the two, except second space is restricted to just one!
mandr2007 said:
I am used to multiple users / profiles on my phone. I cannot find how to achieve that on this phone. I enabled users by disabling MIUI optimizations and was able to create a user. But now am unable to switch as it needs a shortcut to
"switch".
Any idea how to get around this or how to create this "switch" shortcut?
I also tried the second space thing, but even that doesn't create switch shortcut in first space (Main profile/user)
Does anyone know why they decided to disable users and introduce this second space thing?... I haven't seen a difference between the two, except second space is restricted to just one!
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Try this. I haven't tested it but seems to work on Redmi Note 4.
http://www.gadgetdetail.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-use-second-account-phone/
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Is it possible to create shortcuts on the home screen to point directly to specific settings?
E.G. I would like a shortcut to the USB utitlites setting (Settings>Wireless and network>USB Utilities) for when I want to plug my usb cable in to transfer files.
I'd also like a shortcut to the Wi-Fi settings (Settings>Wireless and network>Wi-Fi settings) to scan and switch network quickly.
You can add shortcuts to the 1st tier of settings, but not below. Other than that, you're looking for a 3rd party app that acts as a shortcut, or Launcher Pro may be able to do it by adding activities as shortcuts.
Thanks johnc. Can you explain how I can set a shortcut to the first tier of settings.
This is my first Android phone and I have only had it for 3 weeks but the more I use it the more unfinished Android is looking. There are just so many basic usability functions that are missing within the core apps. It seems you need to tack 2-3 3rd party apps on everything to make it work properly.
sunseaker said:
Thanks johnc. Can you explain how I can set a shortcut to the first tier of settings.
This is my first Android phone and I have only had it for 3 weeks but the more I use it the more unfinished Android is looking. There are just so many basic usability functions that are missing within the core apps. It seems you need to tack 2-3 3rd party apps on everything to make it work properly.
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Once you get more used to it you'll be fine. There's obviously a learning curve, but it's well worth it as Android allows you to do so much, but yes, usually with the help of an app or two.
Anyway, to add a settings shortcut, long-hold on your home screen and in the pop-up menu, select "Shortcuts". Then, scroll down and select "Settings". That will give you your settings menu and you can then add anything off that menu to your home screen.
That's instructions for doing it with the TouchWiz launcher, which is the default launcher on stock devices. If you have a different launcher then it may be slightly different, but that's generally it for all of them.
Hope this helps mate
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I am used to multiple users / profiles on my phone. I cannot find how to achieve that on this phone. I enabled users by disabling MIUI optimizations and was able to create a user. But now am unable to switch as it needs a shortcut to
"switch".
Any idea how to get around this or how to create this "switch" shortcut?
I also tried the second space thing, but even that doesn't create switch shortcut in first space (Main profile/user)
Does anyone know why they decided to disable users and introduce this second space thing?... I haven't seen a difference between the two, except second space is restricted to just one!
Hi guys,
I'll try to be understandable.
I have 2 apps (app1 and app2), I want to be able to use app1 while app2 keep running in background, and switch to app2 while app1 keep running in background.
I know that Android kills app if it needs RAM, mine has 6gb RAM maybe it's not enough or simply not possible.
Let me know about it, if I'm looking for something not possible.
I found some answers on internet but I think I didn't use them properly.
I heard about freeform mode (using a kind of floating apps).
I though about using split screen, it works, but I used the built-in feature and I can't resize both split screens. It is forced to 50/50.
I tried to use the "Don't optimize" feature, "Standard limit" in battery settings etc... but it doesn't work properly with my apps.
Maybe it comes from the apps themselves ?
Thanks in advance,
Hi
You can check Battery in settings, Allows apps to continue running the background with high power consumption.
Gaarnom said:
Hi guys,
I'll try to be understandable.
I have 2 apps (app1 and app2), I want to be able to use app1 while app2 keep running in background, and switch to app2 while app1 keep running in background.
I know that Android kills app if it needs RAM, mine has 6gb RAM maybe it's not enough or simply not possible.
Let me know about it, if I'm looking for something not possible.
I found some answers on internet but I think I didn't use them properly.
I heard about freeform mode (using a kind of floating apps).
I though about using split screen, it works, but I used the built-in feature and I can't resize both split screens. It is forced to 50/50.
I tried to use the "Don't optimize" feature, "Standard limit" in battery settings etc... but it doesn't work properly with my apps.
Maybe it comes from the apps themselves ?
Thanks in advance,
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hiepv said:
Hi
You can check Battery in settings, Allows apps to continue running the background with high power consumption.
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There is an option in developer settings which allows to choose how many apps you want running in background before system kills them.
Hello fellow Android users.
I've always been obsessed with customizing the functionality of my devices to make it really practical to use.
I've been playing with the settings of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 for a week now and everything is set to perfection except one thing which is not available in the default settings but would be incredibly convenient, not only for me but for many people too.
I set all the apps I use in one single home screen (not multiple pages). The ones that don't fit there are all in one folder and that uses up only one button slot.
Since I don't have multiple pages for the apps, the swipe left and swipe right functions are available for other useful things, I'd like to set that up to be shortcuts to apps that I use a lot, like whatsapp and gmail. This would also free 2 slots in my home screen.
I suspect there's a way to do it, just don't know how and have tried several google searches like "how to assign left and right swipe functions on android home screen" or "how to customize left and right swipe on android home screen" and many other similar combinations of words. Found nothing.
Does anyone know if there's an app or a mod that allows you that level of customization? I'm a video editor and I'm not very educated in programing android apps or anything similar.
Hope someone can give me a hint. Thanks a lot in advance. Greetings from Barcelona, where many of us are locked down and unemployed :cyclops:
Couple simple questions:
1. Create shortcut/toggle to enable/disable Dont keep Activitiy from dev options
Or for that matter, create any shortcut to anything in dev options...
This is would be very helpful as im using a combo "dont keep activities and Limit background process: no background processes" as sort of game booster (and i have read about Dont keep activities being bad because how android handles memory but i cant unsee diffrence it makes when running something heavy liker max detail Titan Quest)
I guess terminal command or name of activity would be enough ?
Samsung S8 no root on Android 8.0 but this doesn't matter if this will not possible i will get it done asap root and at least up to 8.1...
2. Flashlight launch from hardware button press or anywhere else then Quick Settings which is very unpractical
I suspect it might be impossible on oreo but root should not...
Thank you for any insights