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[Android Apps and Games] Spl4tt:
If it's on Android 10 - known problem. Launchpad works once, but then GMD crashes. Android 10 problem. Just disable the launchpad and start using the normal task switcher / recents (which you can also trigger with a gesture) until it's fixed

And don't try the alt-tab feature of GMD. It will literally crash the touchscreen until you reboot the phone by long pressing the power button..
[Android Apps and Games] parano666:
This has actually been happening since android 9 if I remember correctly.. and it's actually happening WAY less often since I updated to android 10.. for some reason. Also; this "problem" is actually quite random... can't figure out why some days it can happen 5 times and then not at all for a week..
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
BOUNTY

It has been ten days since I sent the dev a PM and an email and I have not heard back.

Btw, I've been running the app on my Pixel 2XL on Android 10 without any problems. Everything works except App Prev, App Next, and Alt+Tab.
[Android Apps and Games] Zyker019:
Is it possible with Tasker to trigger GMD's function of Alt+Tab (not using GMD's baked function, but somehow executing the function of Alt+Tab/ double tapping Recents)? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but couldn't someone go on a Catlog and double tap Recents and see the output in the Catlog and somehow make it a Task that can be executed with a GMD gesture?
[Android Apps and Games] oniemjan:
I'm still on 9 and problem is there (not often, as you stated)

Happy to hear updating to 10 shouldn't harm gmd.
[Android Apps and Games] muadzmz:
Is there possible way to use GMD without root? Perhaps using ADB to enable this?

I'm surprise, it's 2020 but Android (even Apple) still does not have native multitouch navigation features. What a shame.
[Android Apps and Games] oniemjan:
Made the switch to Android 10, crashes happen more often now... If anyone knows the cause of this, please tell me
[Android Apps and Games] parano666:
Hey guys, found a workaround for app function (back, recent, alt tab) (don't know why I didn't think of this before) --> use tasker which whom you can create task for app control. Then use gmd gesture, shortcut, tasker to pick the task. I know have alt tab and recent drawer shortcut back as I like!
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Sounds good. Can you post the alt+tab task please?
[Android Apps and Games] parano666:
Not sure what you mean.. it's a built-in function in tasker, in the app category, called load last app
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Ah, I didn't know about it. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Tasker is great especially since Joao picked it up. I wish something similar could happen with GMD.

I am on samsung and for these functions I started using "one hand operation" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.sidegesturepad) so I never bothered to use GMD for alt+tab while I am still using it for a ton of other things. But this GMD + Tasker workaround is actually a nice solution, which again proves how advanced GMD was made.
[Android Apps and Games] Techvir:
Does the task cycle through the previous apps or is it just between the last and the current app?
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Only between the last and the current app.
[Android Apps and Games] renux:
Yea, exactly the same happening to me :(

So frustrating ?...

And i noticed none of GMD apps could be found on play store anymore...is it only me or what? Because i searched the net for any reason/post about the removal but still no words about it

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Yea, exactly the same happening to me

So frustrating ?...

And i noticed none of GMD apps could be found on play store anymore...is it only me or what? Because i searched the net for any reason/post about the removal but still no words about it
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
I can find GMD Gesture Control in the PlayStore here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodmooddroid.gesturecontrol
[Android Apps and Games] oniemjan:
Item not found... Strange...
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
So it seems that the app is abandoned... Sooo so pity, one of the best I've ever used on my tablets :( Does anybody know any other app with similar funcitionalities which works on Android 10? May be for rooted devices...
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
Im running it on my OP8pro ..

Install the apk and working properly

The best app I've ever used...

So shame that its abandoned..
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Hmm good for you, but as I see many people report problems on A10. That is why I hestitate to update my Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, although it got A10 recently. Since the tab is easy to brick and GMD Gestures is one of my main reasons to root it, I'll probably refrain to update...

By the way, it looks like pro version of GMD disappeared from Google Play Store... :( Only hope that somebody will create similar app in the near future or miraculously the dev regain interest in developing it further :rolleyes:
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
Just install the apk ( pro version)
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Can you provide it or share the link?
[Android Apps and Games] Reechings:
Working great here on latest Bliss rom.
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/147n5JqcDBhCuAi3yQnQ_7G6G_v1pE5N-/view?usp=drivesdk
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
Someone using it on 11?
[Android Apps and Games] coolvabs:
Please help, I will upgrade my oneplus 7 pro to OOS 11 soon when it becomes available. I have been using GMD gestures for last 4-5 years and will miss it if it doesn't work on Android 11. It has already disappeared from the play store.
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
It works great on my 8pro a11
[Android Apps and Games] Prass93:
How show status bar but hidden navigation control? Help me please. thx
[Android Apps and Games] coolvabs:
Sometimes I observed that gmd back action executed two back presses, hence not usingthe default back action of the app and using a Tasker shortcut instead.

Sorry for a very late reply

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No, I have disabled battery optimization though
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Immersive Mode Manager on the play store does it
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Can anyone else confirm GMD works on Android 11, please.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Works
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
UPDATE: IMM not working on 11
[Android Apps and Games] hasenbein1966:
GMD Gesture Control works on my Pixel 4a with Android 11. Phew...
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Exellent :) What about launchpad? It makes screen freeze on Android 10
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Never had that problem :unsure:
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
https://xdaforums.com/t/app-4-5-6-7-gmd-gesturecontrol-root.1535740/post-81551687

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-4-5-6-7-gmd-gesturecontrol-root.1535740/post-80725477

I think I'm not the only one... Maybe device dependent though
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Yeah, I remember the reports. I didn't mean to sound like I was doubting you. :) You're right that it depends on the device. On my Pixel 2 XL the only thing that doesn't work is alt+tab. We'll see what happens on my new Pixel 4a 5G - going to set it up today. 🥳
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Nah, no problem 😅

I managed to replace launchpad to some extent with Tasker shortcuts. Nevertheless, it's a shame that this app isn't maintained anymore... Fortunately most of its functionalities still work 🙂
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Please, let us know.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Will do
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
All good on the new phone (except alt+tab)
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Thank you. Yeah, Alt+Tab stopped working some time ago. Back on Android 9, I think. I use One Hand Operation for it ever since.

But the first ever real Alt+Tab was offered by GMD. That's why I started using GMD all these years ago, that's why this app was so ahead of its time and still the best at what it does.
[Android Apps and Games] parano666:
Up for those that have missed that post.

Still working great on android 11 on oneplus pro 7 (except the occasionnal "not working anymore" that requires a restart of gmd, for which I have put a shorcut on my home screen of a tasker task that force close it and start it 2 sec later.)

Still no news from the developer..!
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
He probably lost his interest in maintaining this app or is dead 😏 (no wish ofc)
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
I hope he is OK.

I am sure, like I've said here before, that he is using GMD all the time. Because he likes it as much as we do and can't have a device without it. I am indeed sure about this.

That being said, I still have high hopes that he will drop a word here one day! May be even something more...

@StupidIdea, come on, mate! Don't let us down.
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Last seen on 12th May 2019 😒
[Android Apps and Games] Avihu29:
Someone know how did he managed to get touch events ?
[Android Apps and Games] StupidIdea:
Hi,

I saw no point in maintaining the app when stock Android removed navigation bar and added gestures. Add rooting struggles and you get the picture. I felt over-burned from fighting new Android restrictions in every release. I removed XDA and my dev mail account from my phone and moved on. I abandoned my dream to make a living as indie dev. On the other hand I'm doing great as a java dev in a big company. I'm ok.

As you have noticed I removed all my apps from Play Store a couple months later too. It only took this long because I literally had to fix all "required" promotion materials before it allowed me to remove the apps.

Play store still shows ~600 installs of full version and ~800 installs of free version.

Please do not collect bounty. I cannot promise anything. My Pixel 2 is not rooted and I haven't used Android SDK for years. I want to fix small/simple bugs so you can use the app as long as it work but I need to review the situation first.

Wow I'm surprised you guys are still using it with Android 11.
[Android Apps and Games] coolvabs:
So nice to have heard from you. I've been using the app for about last 10 years and still works like a charm (except for a few minor things) on Android 10.

You are right about Android introducing restrictions and removing navigation bar but at least on my oneplus phone GMD gesture control supersedes the navigation bar and side bars. I must have added 30 to 40 gestures and have gotten so used to them that I cannot go back to using phone without the app (although my friends and family have a hard time using my phone because of random gestures triggering 😀.)

Hope to see you back in action 🤞 all the best for your job ☺👍
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Sithek:
Very nice you showed up after such a long time! Honestly, I belive (and I think many other users will agree) there is no any other app such excellent as yours, and there is no way that Android gestures can compete with it. I'm glad that most of its features still work on newer Android's and I don't regret any penny spent on it :D

Yes, Google is more and more annoying with those restrictions... But it's nice that devs still find a ways to help us customize our devices!

Would love to see compatibility improvements, but of course I understand your points. Anyway, thank you very much for this maginificent app, and wish you all the best.
[Android Apps and Games] coolvabs:
I completely agree that there's no comparable app which has so many features (for example ability to create custom gestures is just so mind blowing) and works so smoothly. I tried recently gesture control Pro and fng pro but eventually came back to this.
[Android Apps and Games] thoiloidainhan:
This app was revolutionary and way ahead of its time. Such a shame it never really took off. I have been and still searching for an alternative that can do as many things as GMD and half as efficiently. Truly end of an era, wish you all the best
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Hi,

Extremely happy to see you here!

Of course we use your app! And it's still ahead of everything else!

Post the app on the PlayStore, wait a bit and see the reviews and the ratings!

Making money providing a unique and genius product like GMD would be great and totally deserved!

But on the other hand, satisfaction and respect also bring much.

I will never stop rooting my phone. And GMD is always one of the first reasons for me to do so.

The situation is similar with a number of other apps. But devs keep supporting them. For example Skvalex and his Call Recorder. And people still use these apps. People who know. The truth is GMD is for power users who are informed.

You have our respect and GMD is extremely valued. Put an annual subscription price in the PlayStore and I will buy it every year.

I hope you stay. Do it like a hobby, mate. Give this 2% of your time and you will be the star of a few thousand grateful people. Who's number will hopefully even increase.

Best of luck and success in your career. Sounds like you are indeed content at this point in your life, so I hope you can consider giving yourself an additional "side-hobby-reward" of our gratitude, if you decide to continue to make a bunch of people happy.
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Not that it means much, but here's a short correspondence with Android Police and me from yesterday. I wrote them:

"

Message Body:

Hi

I can see there was an article about this app called GMD gesture control here: https://www.androidpolice.com/2012/...-6-apps-42-49/#gmd-gesturecontrol-lite-★-root

Such apps are now almost killed by Android and it's restrictions especially the the process of root getting harder and harder.

I would be happy if you write an article reminding of such unique ingenious apps which life was almost destroyed and thus the evolution of Android has been crippled.

Regards,

"

They replied later the same day:

"

That's a great idea, thank you! We're looking into this and will see what we come up with.

"

There was also a conversation about GMD here @samsung_twrp_root. A place for rooting and TWRP discussion which is very active. Many useful apps are discussed there by people who are knowledgeable. Here is what Ian Macdonald said there:

"

I can also heartily recommend GMD Gesture Control. I didn't know that it had been removed from the Play Store, though. What a shame. The Play Store declines in usefulness almost daily now.

I use Vivid Gestures for most of my navigation these days. AOSP/Samsung gestures are pretty poor, so I do need to augment that functionality.

GMD was revolutionary in its day, coming long before most people even knew what gestures were. Even today, it is still the most configurable of all the gestures apps.

"

Again, I know it doesn't mean much, but the fact is that there is still a big community and Android enthusiasts, who highly respect such apps and ingenuis work.

Sorry for the long post. But especially now that the man amazingly showed up after such a long time, I admit I selfishly want to push @StupidIdea towards coming back to the game and continue the prominent name of GMD.
[Android Apps and Games] Spl4tt:
I only just now saw your post! Good to see that you're ok.

Yes, your gesture app is the absolute best still, even with some quirks like the launchpad and alt-tab crashing. But other than that, it works great, even on Android 11. No other app gives the freedom that your gesture app gives and it's hard to imagine using a phone without it tbh.
[Android Apps and Games] 45droid:
Hahaha I've been surprised it's continued to work through so many versions! It's been a great app and I've had the same 5 gestures on who knows how many devices now!!
[Android Apps and Games] Valiante:
If you decide to completely abandon the project, please open source it so someone can carry on the legacy. As you can see from the number of people still using it, it is an integral part of how we use our phones, it's like taking away the power button when I don't have GMD Gestures.

Please consider this option.
[Android Apps and Games] coolvabs:
Quite a lot of praise but the app deserves it, totally agree with you. 😊👍
[Android Apps and Games] Spl4tt:
I must add, especially now, in the times of extremely big phones, the standard android gestures just aren't enough. I don't want to drop my phone because I needed to put my thumb on the bottom edge to go home or switch tasks. It's stupid. At least the back gesture makes sense.

GMDs approach just makes sense. Full freedom and all possibillities
[Android Apps and Games] coolvabs:
I'm being selfish but please come back @StupidIdea 🙏 And if you can implement swipe and hold gestures it will be really useful. Right now it's the only thing that's missing and is present and other apps.

Hope you need to our pleas and are able to devote some time. Always wishing you the best in your life!
[Android Apps and Games] Daedulus Minion:
Can someone here provide with the apk they use? I used to use it almost a decade ago but I can't seem to find it
[Android Apps and Games] Spl4tt:
I only have the full version, and I'm not sure if we're allowed to post that here
[Android Apps and Games] Daedulus Minion:
I do understand that and I will be happy to repurchase the pro version if sharing is not possible. However, I am not able to find the link for it and even the store link via lite version leads to a blank page.
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/good-mood-droid/gmd-gesture-control/gmd-gesture-control-10-1-9-release-release/gmd-gesture-control-10-1-9-release-android-apk-download/
[Android Apps and Games] Daedulus Minion:
This is the lite version which is even available in OP. But it is limited in functionality. Thanks though.
[Android Apps and Games] Daedulus Minion:
Thank you secret user for helping me find the apk and to everyone who offered to help.

Btw is the rotate clockwise / counterclockwise option working for everyone? It doesn't seem to work for me on Android 10.

Also, only the record path option works for me reliably. What kind of experience is everyone else having?
[Android Apps and Games] Spl4tt:
I don't even see a rotate option but I used to workaround that with a gesture that triggered either a tasker task or another app shortcut which handled that.

I always create the gestures with the path arrows. It's much more accurate
[Android Apps and Games] Daedulus Minion:
Sorry I meant the record gesture option. My favorite used to be making clockwise or anticlockwise gesture to run a tasker task to rotate the screen.

But the app doesn't seem to catch the multifinger recordings or the gestures made via path arrows.

Edit: I setup my touchscreen manually and it works now.
[Android Apps and Games] viva-yo:
Swipe and hold would be awesome!!!

@StupidIdea please, consider adding it to this almost perfect app
[Android Apps and Games] Omineca:
@StupidIdea Thanks for the great app. It has served me well for years, and I still use it to replicate webOS-style gestures.

Feeling burnt out by obligation is understandable, so I'm glad to hear that you've got a good job! Congrats!
[Android Apps and Games] bilabila:
I have searched google play and coolapk to find an alternative gesture app for my new android 11 phone. No one has GMD's passthrough feature because of their non-root overlay implementation. With passthrough feature, I can use app's native border swipe and GMD's oblique/up/down border swipe at the same time. I usually bind oblique swip to back function.

I am very happy to hear that GMD is still working on android 11. I will try GMD on my redmi k40 after I can root it.
[Android Apps and Games] bilabila:
GMD 10.1.9 is working on redmi k40 with miui 12.5 21.4.8(android 11). Oblique border swipe to emit back funciton is working exactly same on android 7. Never afraid to app's border swipe!
[Android Apps and Games] dfsteen:
I also used GMD for years, but I have not rooted my most recent phone, and have been looking for a replacement. I tried *all* the gesture apps in the appstore, but wasn't happy for one reason or another. My latest attempt is a new app "Gesture Suite" ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gesture.suite).

So far I'm really happy with it! It has a neat trick for allowing you to do a custom pattern gesture right from the edge of the display without needing an extra click (and without root).

I don't think it will solve your "passthrough" feature though @bilabila. I get around that by only having it detecting gestures on the bottom 3rd of the screen.
[Android Apps and Games] Cye3s:
I use OnePlus 7T Pro，10.1.9 works on android 11, but I need to open GMD after every reboot, anyone can tell me why it not update anymore and pulldown on Google Play? Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] cultofluna:
Still works great on android 12

Pixel4xl

Beta4 ( A12)
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Amazing. I'm still hoping for a comeback from @StupidIdea.

This app must live.
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
That's great news! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Zyker019:
I had this issue on my OP7Pro on Android 10 on Oxygen OS. It went away on Android 11, but am running a custom ROM.

It's not in the playstore since it was abandoned. I think Google required some kind of update pertaining to security with all apps and if it wasn't updated it was removed. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
[Android Apps and Games] parano666:
What about: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.de_studio.recentappswitcher.trial as a replacement?
[Android Apps and Games] 45droid:
I have to dig in to my Play Store purchase history to find it, but it's still there!
[Android Apps and Games] Sedhadi:
I installed GMD on my car head unit running Android 8.1

The root access prompt popped up three times and I tapped allow. But GMD says "no root access".

Any idea?
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
What system?
[Android Apps and Games] Sedhadi:
Allwinner t3 p1

A23
[Android Apps and Games] PhilipTD:
Sorry to have to ask, it's rooted, right?
[Android Apps and Games] Sedhadi:
Of course

SuperSu
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Root rights weren't given properly. Check the su app. Deny root and grant it again. If not successful, use alternative root method.
[Android Apps and Games] Sedhadi:
I revoked its root rights and granted again. GMD doesn't say "no root access" anymore. But the gestures don't work.
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
@StupidIdea

If you use Android Auto and utilize Screen2Auto you'll be able to project your entire phone screen on the car screen and operate everything from there.

I found that GMD gestures also work even you make them on the car screen. Which makes it even better while you're driving.

This is one more very good reason to use this great app. And hope/want it to be continued.
[Android Apps and Games] Daedulus Minion:
Hello everyone. Can someone please PM me the apk once again? Someone had sent me one a year ago but I lost it when I changed my phone.

Edit: Received. Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] daddyc:
Sadly not working on A13 anymore. It's one of the first app on my rooted device I install. If you find any working one on A13 then do tag me
[Android Apps and Games] parano666:
Oh dang! What's "not working" (curious.. still on a11..).

(Btw, we are here the only one in the world looking for a gesture app? No alternative?? (I didn't find any!))
[Android Apps and Games] daddyc:
It recognise gesture as I get haptic feedback but doesn't launch app or activity associated with that.
[Android Apps and Games] tiho5:
Are you sure the app has root rights properly granted?
[Android Apps and Games] daddyc:
Yeah cross checked in magisk it has root access. As I said I and getting hepatic feedback after I draw any gesture but assigned app or activity doesn't launch at all. I guess this app need update now.