Haven't come across a good Hints/Tips/Tricks thread for this phone, so figured I'd start something up. Feel free to add anything!
Tired of white notifications when using Dark Mode?
Install "Power Shade" from the Playstore to open up customization options for your notification window, and better yet, set the background colour of notification windows to anything you like!
It also ads the option for a little bar that lets you "swipe down for notifications" rather than using LG's option for a button in the tray.
Link ---> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.treydev.pns&hl=en_US
Unfortunately Power Shade removes the option in the notification to change your audio source (BT, phone speakers, etc.)
I simple fix is an app called "Smart Audio Switch" that allows a permanent notification that brings back functionality.
Link ---> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codococo.smartaudiorouter&hl=en_US
Want to use "Wide Mode" and use both screens for any app?
Most of you already know about this, but the app called "G8X Wide Mode" allows you to use any app across both screens.
Link ---> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.refy.android.g8x.widemode&hl=en_US
Want to use the LG Game Pad for games that only play in portrait?
One of the only games I play on my phone is called "Vista Golf" which is just a little mini putt game, but with gorgeous yet simple graphics, and an endless number of randomly generated courses.
I was excited to play the game with the game pad, however the game pad really only works in landscape, and Vista Golf plays in portrait.
I use an app called "Control Screen Orientation" which you can use to force apps into landscape.
Link ---> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ahapps.controlthescreenorientation&hl=en_US
This enabled me to use the LG Game Pad with the game, and setup a custom controller and works great.
Hate the old "Lollipop" Rolodex style task switcher?
For the life of me I have no idea why LG implemented the old rolodex style task switcher, seems so out dated.
Fortunately there is a simple fix.
If you go to Settings>Display>Home Touch Buttons and change from "Buttons Only" to "Gesture and Buttons", it completely changes the style of the task switcher.
You still get a back and a home button, and a simple swipe up from anywhere on the nav button pane will bring up a proper task switching menu.
You can go from this:
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To this:
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I was wondering if there was a way to use the playstation controls as a keyboard very similar to the way it is on a PSP when typing. Where the hardware buttons help to type. For example, The shoulder buttons move the cursor left and right, X confirms the key, [] backspaces, start is enter, select changes the style of onscreen keyboard. etc. etc.
I do not have an Xperia play yet, still have my htc fuze, but it would be nice if it had this feature because im very proficient with typing on my PSP. Thanks.
No...but it can be used to scroll through the home screens and the app drawer.
Sent from my R800x using XDA App
umm, i guess that's cool. As long as the buttons are usable for other things than games. I was kinda hoping other people had the same idea as me, and used those buttons for more. i was either hoping to find the PSP style on-screen keyboard, or the makeshift keyboard from gt4, which uses the analog to select a block on a 3x3 grid and the face buttons to select a letter. It's called the Danzel keyboard.
Sigh, i wish the PSP homebrew community was on the Xperia play. I guess it's time to learn to program.
How about the below idea
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or
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Tried to describe it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187053
Maybe also making square PS key to backspace, triangle to shift (single press upper case next key, double press Caps Lock), X and Start buttons Enter, O and Select buttons spacebar. Unless Select button could be used to switch qwerty... row to numbers 1234... etc. Turning the touchpad into 2-mode keyboard, so main mode lettering could be printed in black on the touchscreen as above and secondary (numbers, symbols, etc) in grey next to them in grey and/or smaller size...
Menu button below PS directional ones to popup the built-in onscreen keyboard for numbers/symbols, etc input?
Sense 3.0 Lockscreen (Agile Lock)
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Are you still envy of the brilliant lock screen of Sense 3.0? Now, as long as your phone is Android system, you will be able to experience the beauty of the lock screen. Only use one button, you can choose to use this agile lock screen or system default screen. Drag the bottom circle to the top can unlock screen.
This program has a lot of setting options: font, font color, font size, background settings, shortcuts settings, etc., must be well meet your needs.
If you have the "black background" problem, please set the "background alpha" to value 255, then the problem may be solved.
Paid version (recommended):
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nanoha.SenseScreen_charge&feature=search_result
Free version:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nanoha.SenseScreen&feature=search_result
will Loopy tweak help to keep it work after heavy use ?
I have no idea, but you can try it. I only now that this app have cause some issue when the phone is in Airplane Mode. (you can't connect to network)
Oh haven't checked this. But I won't use this lockscreen due to missing quick setting of sound / vibration .. but i could try to use it from status bar .. i will try once more xD thanks anyway
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I made it with loopy tweak and excluded from task killer and even if i reboot the processes with FMR (great app) it's still alive only the airplane mode problem. I think the Pin insertion is included in standard launcher /lockscreen so it doesn't work but i don't need airplane mode LOL so everything 's good.
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Searching this from a long time thanks.....This Lock works better than other locks
Nice work! fantastic lockscreen.
Nice
Oh yeah. It's fine. But a little bit laggy. I wish more RAM I have shoot up. But it is very, very nice.
thanks very much, i love it
Volume controls not working in lock mode/ sleep mode.
Please fix.
bynge said:
Volume controls not working in lock mode/ sleep mode.
Please fix.
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we are not the developer of this app send e-mail to that one you can find him on the market
Have same thread over at vmroms, but figured it will get more 'attention' here.
And what ROM are you on?
Me: MidnightromS, mostly nega themed
Greenify
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
Hide low battery alert-no more heart palpitations at 14%
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.defim.apk.hidebatterylowalert
Instagram downloader
Master key multi fix IMPORTANT https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tungstwenty.xposed.masterkeydualfix
Vine downloader
VPN dialog
WedyMod Res- only activated the disable choose input method
Xprivacy- the best
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.bokhorst.xprivacy.installer
edit(12/31/13): xad- block google ads
edit(1/29/14):keepchat,snapshare,smooth system progress bars, ex-themer v.4_0, sms xposed v.1_4_1
edit(2/2/14): minmin guard- block ads n eliminate space that host file alone won't eliminate, plus with system apps(android weather). Using v.1_7_0
edit(2/6/14):burnt toast- app icon included in toast msg. With some root apps will display su.apk icon instead.
Hide Xposed IME- Replace Wedymod Res module(smaller size, same effect).
edit(3/2/14):exThemer v.7.4- status bar, switch mods and more. exThemer2 v.4_1- app themer, settings and hangouts working
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Pandora Patcherv.2_1_3- basically Pandora One, works with Pandora v.5_1(get from team blacked out):thumbup:
http://www.designrifts.com/teamblackedoutapp/new-blacked-out-social-app/
Hack Connectivity Service v.1_4- Reverse Tethering(3_18)
edit(4/12/14): Cool Tool- Display some info, found it hard to be useful
Bubbleupnp- Cast over wifi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp
Notify Clean- Block apps displaying notifications
Custom Share- Eliminate apps from showing up in list(like G+ Photos) when sharing or opening a task
edit(4/27/14): XSSID- show WiFi SSID in status bar between clock n battery, will be same color as clock
Snap Colors- Colored text and captions in Snapchat
Dimensions Editor- Make status bar sit lower, change area of screen where toasts, etc. appear
edit(6/18/14):ForceFastScroll- Enable scrolling on most lists
ScreenOffAnimation- nifty animations on screen on/off
edit(9/27/14):Fake ID Fix- Patch vulnerability bug
SkypeX- able to use older versions of Skype again
Xposed Custom Error- make error msgs comical
Disable Signature Check- yup
Play Store Fixes- fake density, enable debug menu, etc
Will continue updating
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Huawei's feature-packed EMUI 5.1 system comes with a number of handy shortcuts that give you quick access to frequently used features and menu options. This tutorial provides a brief introduction to three useful time-saving features.
1. Searching for Menu Options
The global search feature allows you to search for menu options directly from the home screen. For example, when you want to set up a portable hotspot, you can access the portable hotspot settings directly from the search results, you do not need to go to the settings menu.
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To access the global search feature, swipe down on the home screen and enter the keyword you want to search for. Matching results will then be displayed beneath the search box.
2. Blocking Notifications
To block notifications, you can go to Settings > Notification & status bar > Notifications management, and choose the app you want to block the notifications from. However, it can be a time-consuming process, especially if you have installed a large number of apps.
Now you can block notifications from an app directly from the notification panel. Simply swipe down from the notification bar at the top of the screen, touch and hold the notification from the app that you want to block, and then select Block all from this app.
3. Accessing the Shortcuts Panel from the Lock Screen
To make an NFC payment, you can go to Settings > More > Near Field Communication (NFC) to enable this feature. However, the shortcuts panel allows you to quickly enable and disable NFC and other frequently used features such as Wi-Fi, mobile data, Bluetooth, and Airplane mode. The shortcuts panel can be accessed directly from the lock screen, simply swipe down from the top of the screen and touch the desired shortcut.
I read out your post thanks for sharing such a great information about the features for Your Huawei Smartphone. I think this information is very helpful for every one .Overall fantastic features .If you have any other information please share .
The Global search is probably my favorite EMUI feature. It saves so much time and I use it for almost everything.
So with the drawer locked (little button) it's not see through but with it unlocked but on screen you can see through. Why can't I see through on locked mode like on Google phone.
https://imgur.com/gallery/Hrnc5
EDIT: SORRY, re-reading for like the sixth time I see I did misunderstand your question. You are only asking about ONE on screen button that is opaque vs translucent -- and the conditions WHY -- not about the entire navigation bar (which LG calls Home Touch buttons) being translucent or even visible. Anyway, hope my answer below this helps someone else!
To answer YOUR question... maybe LG feels that one button being opaque is an easy visual indicator it is locked. Then, unlocked it's translucent. Whereas Google doesn't have such styling concerns.
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pisanty said:
So with the drawer locked (little button) it's not see through but with it unlocked but on screen you can see through. Why can't I see through on locked mode like on Google phone.
https://imgur.com/gallery/Hrnc5
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If I'm understanding the question correctly, and I admit I may not...
It had to do with whether you are in full screen mode or not. Sometimes called immersive mode. When NOT in that mode, you will always have the navigation buttons at the bottom. LG calls them "Home Touch buttons".
When in that mode, navigation buttons are translucent or even missing (invisible). When missing you can swipe up from the bottom to make them appear. They will then appear and be translucent. You might want immersive mode for videos or such.
There's a Settings menu to decide which apps you always want to be in immersive mode. Or you can manually do it by clicking on that very left small arrow button on the by navigation bar (unless you've rearranged the icons). I think you referred to it as "locking the drawer" which confused me.
I really only want video to be immersive. With this V30 tall screen, I don't mind visible navigation buttons at the bottom.
I found this issue because my corporte email app, called Nine, didn't have arrows at the bottom for me to go back easily. I could swipe up and force the navigation bar to appear, but other apps were not that way. Sort of irritating. So,I found the Settings menu with all my apps listed, where Nine had this "feature" enabled. I disabled it for that app.
This may not be exactly what you're asking about, and if so then I apologize.
See attached screenshots...
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Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998