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[Android Apps and Games] balamu96m:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta33]

What if I could add custom action shortcuts to it..it would be awesome!
[Android Apps and Games] Maxx247:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta33]

good app !!
[Android Apps and Games] meminfil:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta33]

If you mean gestures. On Go launcher or nova launcher or GMD app you can make custom swipes or gestures to open GYF.
[Android Apps and Games] balamu96m:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta33]

Nope bro.....Say I use 'Application Settings' in settings more often. I want to place a shortcut for it....just like ADW gives us some options to place it in our homescreen......

It would be exceptional!
[Android Apps and Games] meminfil:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta33]

Ohh I see. Actually that is very good idea.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Beta 34

...and actually one of the so far "Secret" items on my to-do list ;)

So, beta 34 is out.
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta34]

Beta 34 working good so far... The root options still need some work although I know its still in alpha:p

First thing I noticed, is that with transparency enabled as well as the root feature this happens (see screenshot)...

Loving the fact that you have added animations... Can't wait to see what future updates bring:thumbup:

Edit: maybe in next version include the option to disable animations, just in case

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[Android Apps and Games] blakczar:
just downloaded the new update 3.4 aand the app closes as soon as i open it.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Oh, boy.

Are you using an icon theme?

Actually, if you can, please send a report.
[Android Apps and Games] blakczar:
I got it working i had to uninstall the free version since i have both and clear data and cache it seems to be working fine now
[Android Apps and Games] webharsh:
Hi cyansmoker,

The sidebar appears only when you pull thumb/finger up from screen. Even with animation. Can you make this appear while your finger is still on the screen. Sidebar app is able to do that.

I like your app a lot but this behavior kind of feels odd.
[Android Apps and Games] meminfil:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta34]

Hey! It's me again and I have an icon related request. Opps sorry for that.

Can we have nova icons too in the icon theme list please?
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
I'm testing this right now. In fact, from what I can tell there is no such things as "Nova." There is either "Go" or "Apex" (or obviously ADW)

Nova can, it seems, read icons using either API so I'm implementing the Apex one right now.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Beta 35

Ah, man. I was starting to feel guilty: 12 days without posting an update!

Anyway, after sorting out a few personal issues and digging deeper in the guts of list views, I am back and I hope you find this new update to your taste.

You can now always use the app in non-stop gesture mode and, just that one time, switch it to persistent mode so that you can change your preferences such as favorites, etc. To do this, leave your finger on the pin icon until your device vibrates.

You can also re-order your favorites. I know you've been asking for that. But how? There is no new preference!No problem: simply long-touch a favorite, directly in the drawer, and the app menu will open as before; do not let go and your device will vibrate, indicating you can start dragging your favorite app to trade location with another favorite. Also, favorite icons should do a little dance that may remind you of something else...
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta35]

I was worried you had disappeared!(just kidding:D)

Anyway, it seems that the re ordering of favorites it's causing some issues...I will attach some screens...

In some cases while trying to reorder..(I got the message to keep pressing, but no haptic feedback), the favorite would disappear in the list. And if I slid outside the list, the info ribbon would show while the drawer was closed...(screen shot will explain better)

Also, I've attached a log from my device while trying to order...not sure if it will help, but hopefully so..

Log is here: https://www.box.com/shared/azt5aq8we8nlifk9pk47

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[Android Apps and Games] Klausi:
AW: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta35]

Same here. Entries are disappearing. Re-start of the service brings them back.

And after two or three moved favorites nothing moves anymore. The menu below the item appears but it never vibrates. Stopping the application isn't changeling anything. I haven't started the phone jet and sorry, no logcat.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Damn. You guys must be doing something that I haven't thought about. I am trying to reproduce the issue but nothing.

- What trigger mode are you using? Fling? Non-stop fling? Other?

- Where is you finger when you lift it?

- What disappears? The app being dragged? All apps?
[Android Apps and Games] xhunter_tinhte:
Thanks,very good
[Android Apps and Games] Klausi:
AW: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta35]

I do just a fling from left side. Drawer opens. I press and hold one of the favorites to drag it to another place.

BUT:

now it works again without a reboot or something. After my last post I only did some whatsapp, then I saw your reply and tried again.

I just successfully rearranged some favorites.

Thanks mate :) :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Re: [WIP][APP][2.2+] GYF: a side launcher [v1beta35]

I'm using regular fling gesture...drawer opens as normal..

Then I long press one of my favorites attempting to move it but it never vibrates....and when I try to drag it anyway I can't get it to move anywhere, it just disappears (just the app that was being dragged)

Edit: strange, but it's working as it should now.. it's awesome:beer:

Cheers mate...don't know what I was doing wrong lol
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Coming Soon...

...but, what are those?

And more...
[Android Apps and Games] speedy_kevin:
It works on my TF300. But only when i swipe slowly from the left border, then it takes a second and pops up.

When I swipe fast it doesn't work. Should be able to swipe it back without having launched a app.
[Android Apps and Games] guerouig:
Hey friends can anyone provide the link to download this app? can't find it.

EDIT: it's ok, got confused a bit. on my sgs3 it works perfectly guys (running cm10.1 latest build). tghanks a lot for an awsome app!!! wowwww
[Android Apps and Games] flava69:
It's on opening page under Gyf apk
[Android Apps and Games] jas0nsg:
It works :)

After installing an app from the play store. It do not appears in the launcher. Have to start/stop the services for it to appears.
[Android Apps and Games] cfmusicman:
Very nice... It would be cool if you could add an animation of sorts when you slide it out :D
[Android Apps and Games] safariking:
Love it thanks

Screenshot from my tablet:
[Android Apps and Games] milli5410:
awesome

The app is awesome for a tablet is work well not very good on my phone HTC evo 4g lte but good on my nexus 7
[Android Apps and Games] I_Cornholio:
This is, basically, awesome! So far works fine on my GSM GNex with ParanoidAndroid 4.2.
[Android Apps and Games] CarlosBattousai:
This is cool idea!
[Android Apps and Games] levijay:
very similar to action launcher..
[Android Apps and Games] drakenabarion:
I am very impressed with this app. It has alot of potential, and reminds me of a feature on the Galaxy Note 2 that was released in an update a few weeks back. (I dont personally own a Galaxy Note 2 but I got to use one for a few hours).

However, at this point, I am not able to consistently slide left to open the app list. Actually, most of the time, it does not swipe out at all. I am right handed so phone is usually used in my right hand, but, I can only get the app menu opened with the left hand. I guess the screen edge is the problem on an i9000 - with big fingers its hard to get to the exact edge. Still, it has not been bad for my battery and doesn't affect phone performance.

Now I have disabled the notification. I'm not fully sure if its running all the time. I understand that the notification keeps the app active in the phone, but the notification kinda annoys me (I like the notification dropdown as empty as possible ;) ). Perhaps there is a way to do so without the notification, in the same way that launchers stay in memory.

Still, great job!
[Android Apps and Games] i5r431:
This app is simply great.

Works perfectly only if I swipe slowly
[Android Apps and Games] vieose:
Dont work on CM7 Nightly 148 on Vivo Incredible. S

Could it be that it isnt compatible to Gingerbread?
[Android Apps and Games] HansiHusten:
like it very much. would like to see a playstore release to keep it updated automatically. Thanks for your work.

works great on my cm10.1 tablet
[Android Apps and Games] a3r0n1:
Hi,

Unfortunately not working on my S3 I9300, did manage to get a quick glimpse of it tho :)

Look forward to further development, "Grouping" nice idea.

Cheers & Happy New Yr to All

Edit: Omega v35

Apex pro
[Android Apps and Games] TheHonkey:
Swiping up from the bottom like wave launcher would be better to much of a hassle activating it from the side if you have any sort of case on the phone!
[Android Apps and Games] tayd93:
Love the app! One suggestion

Best app idea ive seen for awhile! Love the app works great thanks! Sorry if this is a repeat post but you should add the option to swipe the sidebar back instead of tapping somewhere. More details if required
[Android Apps and Games] PromaneX:
I love it, works nicely and gets the job done. The only improvement I would ask for is to make it appear faster when you swipe. There seems to be a small delay that makes it feel clunky.
[Android Apps and Games] Lochman79:
Just installed on my Nexus running ParanoidAndroid 2.99 and it works well. One thing I'd like to see is the option to have some favorites at the top(this may have already been mentioned).

Great work so far
[Android Apps and Games] xeGox:
Wonderful app!

But...now,for me it works one time yes,four times no...

Device: Samsung Galaxy S Plus (I9001)

ROM: PAC-man rom 18.0.0 by camcory

Kernel: Stock

Recovery: TWRP TeamWin Recovery Project 2.2.1

USING XDA-APP
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
beta36

As previously teased...the main new feature in this release is the third drawer, where you can add and reorganize shortcuts :highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] abuyossi:
icon view

if you select not to display application names, meaning icons only show up, when launched the launcher there is a thin shadowy line down the middle of the screen (probably it is the right border edge if the app names were listed) and it is not responsive between the icons and the thin line.

---------- Post added at 01:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:04 PM ----------

here is a screen capture of what i'm talking about
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
is anyone else having trouble reorganizing shortcuts? .. I can drag them but they won't seem to move anywhere...

edit: @cyansmoker: gyf crashes for me when I try to use direct dial shortcuts.. Logs have been sent thru the app...

just a permissions error I think

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[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
No it doesn't.

Er...I mean: Version 37 is out!
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
:D... thanks for the quick update!
[Android Apps and Games] abuyossi:
re: icon view

thanks for fixing the line down the screen!

one thing - the letter ribbon is cut off. in the screen shot below you can see that it is there barely.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
I'll bet the fix created this bug. *sighs*
[Android Apps and Games] abuyossi:
if it is too much trouble to fix maybe you could make the old version available for those (like me) who may want the features that not many use? just a thought...
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Don't worry. I'm sure it won't take me too long to fix :)
[Android Apps and Games] allhu:
Thanks for an excellent app. Has anyone got user drawer working? I have tried adding shortcuts to it, but it is still empty.
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
it worked for me until I stopped and restarted the service... Which caused all my shortcuts to be forgotten..

I'm sure it will get sorted out soon enough:)
[Android Apps and Games] taqulic:
Market says Latest update is incompatible with nexus 7.

Donate version.
[Android Apps and Games] Afrizal Firmansyah:
Amazing App,
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Oh, crap. I'll bet it's because I added the permission for direct dialing. I'm going to see how I can fix that.
[Android Apps and Games] abuyossi:
re: icon view

updated ... perfect! thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] JonnyJaap:
Bugs

I hade som bugs on 1.0b37-b38 than with update to 1.0b39 was the bugs gun there was only one left, if I choose that I want only se icon the same bugs was as now.

Now on 1.0b40 there are agen bugs, have the Gyf lancher on the right side, on the lift side is all okay.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Ahhh it's a mixed bag so far, I see...Oh my so many devices.

I'll put on hold what I've been working on to fix the remaining bugs. But speaking of... another teaser:
[Android Apps and Games] abuyossi:
disappearing favorites

i've noticed that when an app updates it disappears from the favorites category. any way to prevent that from happening?
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Beta41

Ah that's a good one. Let me research it...

On another note, beta 41 is out.
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Nice update!

The only thing I suggest is to make a way for the drawer to remain visible so you could interact with the widgets, rather than the drawer closing when you touch them. Although it seems like it would be a pain to implement something specifically for when widgets are displayed

Edit: also, when the state of a widget changes, (such as Wi-Fi on/off) the change is not recognized in the drawer until service is restarted

This is only feedback:)

Hope to see the good work continue:beer:
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
beta42 is out

It doesn't come with everything you've asked for because I had to spend quite some time refactoring the drawer's code so that it doesn't care what type of item is added.

This should make widgets more palatable.
[Android Apps and Games] Hairum:
Excellent updates! Just had a pretty large issue though:

The app refuses to retract. I tried clicking on apps it listed - they opened, but the menu didn't go away. I couldn't close the menu through conventional means (sliding). When open, the app takes precedence over everything. I can't access my other apps. Just my notification bar. When I click on anything, the app may pop up but I can't click it. I had to restart my phone. Quite uncool :/.

This application really should not take away control from the rest of the screen, and it should be closeable via the back button. It would have made this bug a lot less frustrating. Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Oh, my.

I have no idea what's up with that. The Back button should always work, no matter what.

Two questions:

1) What device/ROM are you using?

2) Can you reproduce this issue?

Everybody else: have a similar issue?
[Android Apps and Games] Klausi:
No problems at all! Great app, working fine for me for weeks now. Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] meminfil:
Yeah, actually i had exact problem a few times too but i couldn't reproduce that. it happens spontaneously.
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
+1...it's happened to me about two times...no idea how or why it happened, but I had to kill the process and start it again...

If it happens again, I'll try to reproduce
[Android Apps and Games] taqulic:
Same problem, running stock. Only happens once in a while since last update.

Because of my setup, I have to reboot.
[Android Apps and Games] Hairum:
Argh, the back button has never done anything for me while the app is open. I am on a Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Sprint's Galaxy S2), and I have tried this on numerous CM-10.1-based ROMs.

I have not had this issue happen to me before nor have I had it happen to me since, so, frustratingly enough, I can't reproduce it.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Wowowow this is not good.

Typically, would you guys say that you saw that behavior appear recently?

Also, any idea what special circumstances could have left the app in that state? (Open in a different way, right-hand side drawer, gamma rays..?)
[Android Apps and Games] Hairum:
This is the first time the freeze has happened, though the back button has never worked. As I said before, I have a Samsung Epic 4G Touch and a custom ROM that is almost always CyanogenMod 10.1[Android 4.2.2] based.

My non-default GYF settings are:

Fling Start Area Height = Top 2/3

Fling Start Area Width = 24px

Area Location = Right

Haptic Feedback = Do Not Vibrate (Not sure if default or not)

Dark colored (Not sure if default or not)

Edit: Hold on, back button and clicking outside of launcher to close it are now working; these haven't worked before. This happened after modifying lots of the settings - though the top remained the same, I changed many UI settings, making it display less information (I'm about to do some testing to figure out exactly what it is), and the back button and clicking outside of the launcher started working again! It has never worked before, and after changing the options back to what they were, the back button stopped working again - it's obviously a bug with some UI settings. I'll report back soon.

Update & Bug Discovery: The letter ribbon makes the back button and clicking outside the launcher to close it

not work at all

. The only way to close it is to swipe it closed. When disabling the letter ribbon, closing it with back/clicking outside the app works fine. Major bug right here :X.

(This still doesn't resolve why I couldn't swipe it closed, which was the original problem I reported.)
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
That's a great report. Cheers! I'll use this info to investigate the issue...

EDIT:

Wait! Is this your phone?

If so, the keys are actually not soft keys but part of the bezel?
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Anyone interested in translating in their own language?

It seems to be a popular trend on some sites these days, and I notice that the app is overwhelmingly used by spanish-speaking users (don't know why but that's a cool factoid)

So, whatever your language, if you feel live giving a hand, I will post all the strings here and you can collaborate on the translation.

Again, it's something you would do for free so if no one volunteers I won't get mad ;)
[Android Apps and Games] c3n_dhol:
amazing... I like it...
[Android Apps and Games] Hairum:
Yes. This is my phone. The keys, back included, are not soft keys.
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Holy crap. I was not expecting that. GYF blocks your non-soft keys.

Well, thanks for the nice puzzle ;)

EDIT: Yeah, I realize that you did not write that all keys are blocked; just Back (+ tapping outside) sounds more like a good old silly bug.

EDIT: Guys, could it be that your device is in the process of updating some of your apps when this happens?
[Android Apps and Games] meminfil:
I would like to help Turkish translation, but I should say that I haven't contributed any app translation yet.
[Android Apps and Games] taqulic:
The updating thing is a possibility, if I remember right.. It happens (sometimes).. When I'm messing 'round the play store.

Could be from trying to open your app before it updates its index, after updating or installing something.

I expect some folks have auto updating apps, which make it more random.
[Android Apps and Games] Hairum:
I mentioned in my report that the back button bug is linked to the ribbon. Without the letter ribbon, back button and tapping outside the list closes it. With the ribbon, only sliding it closed works.

In regards to the freezing, it happened only once. I don't know if I was updating or not, but it's not impossible.
[Android Apps and Games] dragon57:
I have never seen the launcher freeze until I installed the latest version. It doesn't happen all the time, but it seems to happen a couple of times per day now. Today I restored the previous version of GYF and all has been well since.
[Android Apps and Games] FormelLMS:
Hey,

I've got a little Problem. I've been using GYF as an car home alternative. So I only have my five favourite shortcuts added to the user drawer (because of some direct calls)

Everythings working fine. Kling from the right enters GYF.

But now the Problem: Stopping and starting the process (or easily rebooting the phone) wipes my user drawers list. GYF's user drawer is then empty and I have to add my favourites again.

Is this a bug ore a feature?

For testing, I've been using the free version on play store. I want to buy this app, when everything is working fine.
[Android Apps and Games] Klausi:
I'm too missing some apps after a reboot. They are back if I stop and restart the app after a reboot. Have you tried that?
[Android Apps and Games] FormelLMS:
Yes, I've tried it several times, but every time the same.

The user list is empty :(

Send from my iPhone 6s
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
Are you still seeing this issue?

Is your phone rooted, so that you have access to your data files? I would be curious to see their content.

* Obviously I am talking about Gyf's data
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
...and what else?

Obviously I am still working on GYF: fixing crashes, optimizing memory usage, adding support for translations...

But, hey, what if GYF had some sort of sidekick that could provide similar features but from a different angle? A Robin to his Batman?

Introducing (soon) "Some app codenamed Sidekick"

(and the name is a huge hint)

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[Android Apps and Games] frederuco:
I notice that if I stop the service and restart (using the app) that the "My Apps" section is forgotten. Is there a way to save this list so that it will remember the apps in the list?

Also, any chance we can get other options for trigger area (like center 1/3 or lower half or lower 1/3)?

I am using the free version but willing to donate if these issues are fixed or are not present on the donate version.
[Android Apps and Games] Fotogravin:
I've got the same problem with the users app list. Maybe a backup-option could give a nice workaround? So that if for some reason it is empty again it is restored easily? I just don't like to have to redo the filling of that list over and over again. That user app list is the main reason for me to purchase the app...

Verstuurd van mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
[Android Apps and Games] cyansmoker:
If I were a tad smarter I would have thought of this backup option myself. Thanks for the great suggestion!
[Android Apps and Games] short/y:
Great app! Just discovered it and I think I may be able to remove a couple of similar apps that don't do as much. I'm running this on an HTC One and am having difficulty getting the app to recognize a fling or a long press with anything smaller than a 64 pixel activation edge. Doesn't seem to matter if it's left or right edge, either. I see this beta version is a rewrite so I understand there may be some odd behaviors, just letting you know what I'm seeing and wondering if anyone else is having similar issues. Yes, I've made sure that none of the other apps are getting in the way of this apps hot zone :)
[Android Apps and Games] Grgur:
Since the last update there is a significant lag in displaying program icons (about 3 seconds). Moreover, the icon cache is probably not saved, so if the service is restarted (or the device is rebooted), the icons lag again. There was no such issue in previous versions.
[Android Apps and Games] otorrisi:
New Feature

Hi, the app is great, and i use it more than than app drawer, but can i sugest an area start from the bottom, because sometimes when your fling gesture is from the right or left it confuse with the desktop scroll gesture.

Thank's and congrat's for your aplication.