Open app using both screens every time? - Microsoft Surface Duo Questions & Answers

Outlook on the Duo is sweet but how can I tell it that I want it to use both screens every time I launch it? I hope this is a feature they add with a future update.

jeffreynichols said:
Outlook on the Duo is sweet but how can I tell it that I want it to use both screens every time I launch it? I hope this is a feature they add with a future update.
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That would be a nice addition to add to an app by app basis, "span when opened"

Birdsfan said:
That would be a nice addition to add to an app by app basis, "span when opened"
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100% agree. Love having the two screens and being able to span apps. Would be great if we could hold on an app, scroll past the 'remove' 'groups' and be able to hit 'span' or something to set it as a default spanned app.

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Swipepad: how to make it work

I find swipepad amazing, but it fails to turn up some of the times upon swiping. I tried placing the zone at bottom (so as to avoid conflict with phone's other swipes) but still occasionally the pad doesn't turn up at all.
Wrote to dev, and was told that the app has to be made to work on large screens (I'm using galaxy note). But no actions upon it by dev. I purchased all associated apps but all waste.
Does anyone know how to make the app work RELIABLY?
It works great for me with galaxy note at the default dpi. Never failed.
However if u change the dpi from 320 to lower values it does not always invoke the app. The reason is that the zone becomes smaller with smaller dpi
Do you use a lower dpi?
I did mail the dev about giving an option to let the user decide the size of the zone but no reply
Also enable the option to have it running in the taskbar. This prevents the system from killing it. ( i have never had to do it as killing by system never happened in my usage. )
I also found that having lower rt and lt coners invoke the app the best.
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Didn't change dpi.
When you say lt and rt what does it mean?
galaxytab1 said:
Didn't change dpi.
When you say lt and rt what does it mean?
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Ok, you mean left and right. Got it.
I think it fails to invoke at times as Android functions and various apps functions too work with the same swipe actions.
Bottom zones are more reliable for the same reason, there are a few times when there is a meaning to up swipe in Android or apps. (scroll up us not an option at times, as in home screen or in dialer)
Bottom left and right zone means you are making a diagonal swipe, which again is not very common in Android or apps as an action.
I'm just guessing with these explanations here. I'm rather confused by dev's response that there needs to be some work done regarding large screen devices.
i find it real annoying that almost half the time, there's a 1.5-2 second delay when i select an app. It'll say "Start [App]..."
tracerit said:
i find it real annoying that almost half the time, there's a 1.5-2 second delay when i select an app. It'll say "Start [App]..."
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Which device? Doesn't happen with me
The app is bugged and never updated. If you hide pads, they show up at random. Also the app needs customizations to select. The black plain background sucks imo and 1 default sound does too.
I bought all the add-ons for it and kinda regret it. They aren't worth the money and the app fails imo when compared to wave launcher.
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The_Biz said:
The app is bugged and never updated. If you hide pads, they show up at random. Also the app needs customizations to select. The black plain background sucks imo and 1 default sound does too.
I bought all the add-ons for it and kinda regret it. They aren't worth the money and the app fails imo when compared to wave launcher.
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I was excited at the beginning, purchased without testing, regret. Gotta check wave launcher, thanks
galaxytab1 said:
I was excited at the beginning, purchased without testing, regret. Gotta check wave launcher, thanks
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I am surprised that u guys have problems.
Touchwood. No problems like what u guys mentioned
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drgopoos said:
I am surprised that u guys have problems.
Touchwood. No problems like what u guys mentioned
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U can also try smart task switcher(works good) or task changer ( similar to swipepad but buggy for my use)
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galaxytab1 said:
Which device? Doesn't happen with me
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Epic 4G Touch SGSII 2.3.6 modded and stock, EVO 4G and EVO 3D.
Quick desk is pretty good too for people who want an alternative.
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The_Biz said:
Quick desk is pretty good too for people who want an alternative.
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Tried, but home double click in the note is hard wired to vlingo.
galaxytab1 said:
Tried, but home double click in the note is hard wired to vlingo.
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I use 'hold down search button' to access quick desk.
The_Biz said:
I use 'hold down search button' to access quick desk.
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Sorry but again there is no search button on the Note. (but this is not a downside)
galaxytab1 said:
Sorry but again there is no search button on the Note. (but this is not a downside)
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Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299923
[APP] homeMYhome (customize home double tap)
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Working perfectly on Desire HD running MIUI. Sometimes, the app got killed by the system, so I convert the app into system app in TB, and voila! The app is now invincible.
I've rarely seen the delay, because of the OC maybe?
drpsyko said:
Working perfectly on Desire HD running MIUI. Sometimes, the app got killed by the system, so I convert the app into system app in TB, and voila! The app is now invincible.
I've rarely seen the delay, because of the OC maybe?
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Thanks for the TB tip. Totally forgot about it.
Also, app goes dead while charging the phone.
tracerit said:
Epic 4G Touch SGSII 2.3.6 modded and stock, EVO 4G and EVO 3D.
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I have it on my NS4G and Epic Touch and it always works perfect for me
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Feature Request: Favorites in a Folder

Is there any way we can get Favorites to open as a folder instead of opening the app drawe? Maybe an option? Folders open a lot faster than the app drawer.
I like the simplistic themes and really only need the favorites in addition to phone, email, and text. I also like using the double tap gesture to open favorites, but the app drawer is much slower at opening than a folder. If I add a folder to the home screen, I have to re-create it every time I change themes, and I can't use the double-tap gesture.
Thanks for listening!
Gowry said:
Is there any way we can get Favorites to open as a folder instead of opening the app drawe? Maybe an option? Folders open a lot faster than the app drawer.
I like the simplistic themes and really only need the favorites in addition to phone, email, and text. I also like using the double tap gesture to open favorites, but the app drawer is much slower at opening than a folder. If I add a folder to the home screen, I have to re-create it every time I change themes, and I can't use the double-tap gesture.
Thanks for listening!
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Please see our latest update, it includes Smart Categories which we think you might enjoy.
We're always listening
Nice!
ThemerSupport said:
Please see our latest update, it includes Smart Categories which we think you might enjoy.
We're always listening
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I do like it! The most recent category is pretty much a pre-built favorites list. I like the new app drawer a lot, too! Thank you
Now we just need a way to open that category via a gesture (double tap for me)
yeah I like it well done but please please please can we have continuous scrolling and resize icon ,these are very badly needed and will only improve the feel of themer,I got the save as option but just for christmas give us these two options.:victory: or at least a time scale of when we can expect
There is already Icon Resizing for the app drawer.
8 columns and small icons works awesomely for the Note 3. =D
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not app drawer m8 but apps on screen that are added the only current option is to edit,remove or app info
alldroid said:
not app drawer m8 but apps on screen that are added the only current option is to edit,remove or app info
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Resizing icons on screen is on our list, for now we're aiming providing the best looking themes
I would have thought sorting features out and issues would have priority ,in my opinion no point trying to get best looking themes if everything in the themer app isn't fully working.Just my opinion as mentioned
alldroid said:
I would have thought sorting features out and issues would have priority ,in my opinion no point trying to get best looking themes if everything in the themer app isn't fully working.Just my opinion as mentioned
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Agreed, but the trouble is that it's a lot easier said than done. A somewhat simple fix to a bug or a performance improvement could take weeks to solve, which isn't easy with limited resources. The devs are doing the best they can to juggle adding new themes, improving the performance, as well as fix the bugs and crashes.
You guys rock!
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Please see our latest update, it includes Smart Categories which we think you might enjoy.
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That latest update adding gestures support to smart categories rules! Now, no matter what theme I install, I can double tap and get my most-recently used apps up!
Happy New Year!
Good job! But, sometimes icons looks very small, and is it real to make active status bar?
thank you for share
LEECH161 said:
Good job! But, sometimes icons looks very small, and is it real to make active status bar?
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@LEECH161 yes you can have a working status bar my new theme has a fully working status bar as seen in my screen shot
All the best
Moley
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dj_mol3y_x8 said:
@LEECH161 yes you can have a working status bar my new theme has a fully working status bar as seen in my screen shot
All the best
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Sweet, cool, like.

Live wallpaper..

Is it possible to set my own live wallpaper using 3rd party app?
;using themer at the same time
fotosintesis said:
Is it possible to set my own live wallpaper using 3rd party app?
;using themer at the same time
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Hi,
Unfortunately not yet, but hopefully soon!
- Marco
ThemerSupport said:
Hi,
Unfortunately not yet, but hopefully soon!
- Marco
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Thanks a lot for the reply!
Having that kind of feature would boost ur name alot among the other launcher..
Even if ure able to let the other 3rd app to intergrate from within
ThemerSupport said:
Hi,
Unfortunately not yet, but hopefully soon!
- Marco
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That would be pretty cool
I'll wait for this too.
The app is great, and I think it'll be amazing out of beta.
All the fancy stuff it does is great.
I'd love to get into this program and make tons of themes but some these basic problems really turn me away.
I guess I can wait for this wallpaper thing to work but weather really turns me away.
Also the inability to set multiple locations kind of sux too.
I wish android also separated cell and gps location so that i can always leave at least cellphone tower location on.
villa_bryan said:
I'll wait for this too.
The app is great, and I think it'll be amazing out of beta.
All the fancy stuff it does is great.
I'd love to get into this program and make tons of themes but some these basic problems really turn me away.
I guess I can wait for this wallpaper thing to work but weather really turns me away.
Also the inability to set multiple locations kind of sux too.
I wish android also separated cell and gps location so that i can always leave at least cellphone tower location on.
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Hi,
Live wallpapers might take a while, however we can help with multiple locations.
If you long press on the widget - Advanced - Unlock widgets. Then long press again on the widget and select Configure. This will open the Themer Zooper Widget configuration menu.
Next select Location and select the "+" icon. Input a new location and select save. Add as many as you want.
Now go back and select the Layout option and navigate to the module you'd like to configure (such as location or temperature). Scroll down and select Override Widget Locality, then choose a location.
Go back out of everything and wait for the widget to refresh. Now long press on an empty space and lock your widgets again (or via the Themer menu if there is no free space).
Good luck! Let me know if there's anything else you need!
- Marco
CarbonTrioxide said:
Not recommended, it will slow down your system.
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Hi,
What device/Android version are you running? Perhaps we can help Themer shouldn't slow your system down more than any other launcher provided it's set up correctly.
i would love that. But currently is impossible.
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Must have apps for your G4

Post your must have apps for the
G4
The app Lightflow, because the green charging led is very bright in the bedroom.
Kinscreen.
to automatically manage te screen timeout
It keeps the screen on when you need it and turns it off when you don't.
Thanks
Perhaps my app - Key Plus - to change Volume button app launch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/key-plus-change-lg-g4-volume-key-t3109370
My g4 will be here tomorrow but this is one I will be trying for sure. http://drippler.com/drip/how-disable-heads-pop-notifications-android-lollipop-without-root Via j.mp/drippler_app
Apptuners said:
Perhaps my app - Key Plus - to change Volume button app launch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/key-plus-change-lg-g4-volume-key-t3109370
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Really like this app.... I have chrome under the button.
Thanks....
whiskeybro said:
Post your must have apps for the
G4
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The new Adblock Broswer for Android. One of the reasons I root, sorted in one easy install ! Fantastic app.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/104936844759781288661
I like Key Plus
LindaWilson_80 said:
I like Key Plus
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Gotta be the best first post in this forum.
As for the topic, XDA app and L/Nova Launcher.
I stream a lot of music and have the phone in my pocket. I was used to changing the track by holding volume key on my OnePlus. The G4 didn't allow this, so I found an app that works with Google Music player.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl&hl=en
It's double tap instead of long press. I guess we'll have to wait for root for long press. The only issue is the first tap raises the volume, but I can deal with that.
I like wave launcher give me access to 5 apps from any screen easily and fast
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilemerit.wavelauncher
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pcoulson said:
The new Adblock Broswer for Android. One of the reasons I root, sorted in one easy install ! Fantastic app.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/104936844759781288661
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Yes, I must agree. Great browser and fast
I am using a tracking app named Best Cell Phone Tracking App . It is the a good app for tracking other devices. Like track fmaily, friends etc.
My favorite app is Swipe Navigation. It works excellent & fast with the LG G4 and gives me full-screen everywhere, a experience without soft-navigation buttons. I'm one of those who never really get along with the soft-nav buttons taking up alot of screen space.
Only problem is that root is needed... but its totally worth it. One of the great reasons to root!
Swipe Navigation: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suphi.swipenavigation
Hey got a G4 myself recently, so the first thing i did is to make my app compatible with it, including DualView support
So if someone needs a more geeky app for using the IR-transmitter of the G4 instead of QuickRemote feel free to try my app Its mostly compatible to LIRC, has Database and can export IR codes
Since i saw that the G4 has a learning feature - I'm planning to add learning-feature as soon as i figure out how it works (If someone would like to help with this just drop a line ). For link see signature
My personal favourite is Camscanner. I did a small video on it to show how it works
Cerberus.
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I am a huge fan of SideBar Pro. Nothing specific to the G4 though
pcoulson said:
The new Adblock Broswer for Android. One of the reasons I root, sorted in one easy install ! Fantastic app.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/104936844759781288661
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Can u post apk? Can't seem to get it to download.
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Discussion for BoredSigns — Custom SignBoard Widgets

Ever wish that LG had given the V10/V20 more widgets in the second screen? Well, wish no more! BoredSigns adds many more widgets to your SignBoard (get it? SignBoard --> BoredSigns?), ones you may need and ones you may not.
The best part about BoredSigns? It doesn't need root! That's right; you can get some brand new widgets on your completely Stock V10 or V20. In the future, ADB may be necessary for certain widgets, but right now, you don't need your computer at all.
Current widgets:
— Information
— Weather
— Image
— Navigation Bar
This app is open source! If you aren't willing to pay $0.99 to buy it, feel free to build it for yourself. I only ask that it not be re-distributed without substantial modifications (i.e. more than changing the theme and name).
GitHub: https://github.com/zacharee/BoredSigns
Google+: https://plus.google.com/communities/105544332208886942595
Feel free to open an issue on GitHub to suggest a new widget!
Package name is com.zacharee1.boredsigns
I already have it and its working flawlesly ?
having issues with weather all I get is a moon icon
dudeawsome said:
having issues with weather all I get is a moon icon
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Screenshot?
Zacharee1 said:
Screenshot?
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how could I screenshot second screen
Hi @Zacharee1, same thing with me also with the weather, just get the icon and no info
Zacharee1 said:
Screenshot?
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This is the issue
Alright. Try this APK.
(NOTE: It won't run unless you've purchased the app)
Zacharee1 said:
Alright. Try this APK.
(NOTE: It won't run unless you've purchased the app)
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Working now,
wish you could make it like the HTC u ultra
dudeawsome said:
Working now,
wish you could make it like the HTC u ultra
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I have to see if Yahoo will let me ask for future times with the API. If it does, I can make another widget.
Zacharee1 said:
I have to see if Yahoo will let me ask for future times with the API. If it does, I can make another widget.
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You could try AccuWeather since the phone already uses it
dudeawsome said:
You could try AccuWeather since the phone already uses it
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Their free API is limited to 50 calls per day, whereas Yahoo is at 2000.
Zacharee1 said:
Their free API is limited to 50 calls per day, whereas Yahoo is at 2000.
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have you tried weather underground or openweathermap?
dudeawsome said:
have you tried weather underground or openweathermap?
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Neither seems very accurate IMO.
Zacharee1 said:
Neither seems very accurate IMO.
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imo weather underground has seemed to have the best data
there is also yr.no but don't really use it
Don't see the app in the store... Is it in the paid android apps section of the forums?
lyrical1278 said:
Don't see the app in the store... Is it in the paid android apps section of the forums?
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Search by the package name in the play store.
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I bought it in the play store (I want to support any development for the 2nd screen).
I have to thank you just for the simple fact that at first, I didn't know how to run it... so I went into the 2nd screen options. I had no idea that I had other widgets that I could run. I never thought to tap the "..." on "Show when main screen on" so I have been stuck with the basic options this whole time. Worth my $1.05 right there.
So, after using it for a few minutes, I noticed the persistent notification for BoredSigns, so I long-pressed it and turned off all notifications. Will this negatively affect the operation of the app? I did notice that when I swiped my notification shade down, or when switching between widgets, the 2nd screen options would come on, so I restarted the phone. It doesn't seem to be doing that anymore, but I did have to toggle weather on and off a few times to get a real location and not 100*F in Philadelphia.
Bonus question... where can I find out more about the "yet unreleased AOSP implementation of the 2nd screen?"
Found the perfect image for the second screen a mod one of the best football team in the world...perfect fit and color !
Happy user here....thank you again for this :highfive:
So someone suggested I do a navigation bar widget. After lots of Java reflection (the actual tool, not thinking about my life with Java), I went with a simple Accessibility Service.
Because of that, these functions will be available:
- Back
- Home
- Recents
- Split Screen
- Power
- QS Pulldown
- Notification Pulldown
If there are any other (simple) buttons you might want, suggest them. I'll add them in if I can.
Here's what it looks like right now:

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