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[Android Apps and Games] morruk:
its definetely not possible to do so ;) my english isn't really good buy i found some reliable sources online:

"As a security feature of the Android platform, you cannot, under any circumstance, have a foregrounded service without also having a notification. This is because a foregrounded service consumes a heavier amount of resources and is subject to different scheduling constraints (i.e., it doesn't get killed as quickly) than background services, and the user needs to know what's possibly eating their battery. So, don't do this.

However, it is possible to have a "fake" notification, i.e., you can make a transparent notification icon (iirc). This is extremely disingenuous to your users, and you have no reason to do it, other than killing their battery and thus creating malware."

(http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10962418/startforeground-without-showing-notification)

one could instead increase the priority of sidebar to keep it running as long as possible. that's the only possibility i know about apart from rooting and manually locking any app to the memory. if you are rooted why don't you install xposed framework and the per app dpi module? with this you can simply make sidebar resident and even modify it's dpi to change icon size and sidebar width :)

here's the link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 maybe you wanna have a look at it.

apart from that, maybe sidebar needs a reboot to deactivate the icon, don't know about that, for me it disappears immediately :confused:

with the other thing i completely agree - the icon in the app drawer should open the settings, especially for the ones who deactivated the notification! mohammad please consider this :)

see this post:

Note: height size adjustment is only available in pro version!

notification is neccessary, read through the thread and you'll find several posts about this!! pro version only offers the option to make the icon invisible. if you don't like what the dev offers you - press the refund button on play store ;) or help him with useful posts and ideas!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I think I need a video of Sidebar common problems or something. That way I dont get so many emails with the same problems (i.e. keyboard keys having sidebar's swipe edge overlay on it, how to get to settings, and why there HAS to be a notification)
[Android Apps and Games] chrisyng:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

You can turn off the sidebar notification in the pull down notification menu by going into settings>apps finding sidebar and turning off the show notification option... But be aware if you do this you will not be able to go into sidebar settings without turning notifications back on
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Glad to see others helping out and doing my job :D
[Android Apps and Games] -angel*:
Ok, purchased now premium and have to say it's good - but without some multitaksing as it says in the thread title not worth the 2 bucks (no offend...) But I really, really miss multitasking on right side, so please (pleeeease!) include this in the next update :good:
[Android Apps and Games] redvw74:
Απ: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

notification is neccessary, read through the thread and you'll find several posts about this!! pro version only offers the option to make the icon invisible. if you don't like what the dev offers you - press the refund button on play store ;) or help him with useful posts and ideas![/QUOTE]

Excuse me for didn't have the chance to read the OP. I first found the app on play store then this thread.

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[Android Apps and Games] morruk:
just follow the development here - future updates will probably bring multitasking and others. i don't think 2 bucks are too much, thats not even the price of a coke but offers you quick acces to your apps everyday ;) and the dev has to gain some profit for the hours and hours he's working on this project! :D

didn't meant to be offensive, sorry ;) lets see what the dev is capable of doing for us!
[Android Apps and Games] -angel*:
I know, I just spoke from a normal user that sees the app on Play Store ;)

Just wanted to say that imo the multitasking is the very most important :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Sidebar Pro & Lite Update 2.5.3

Update should be pushed throughout Google Play in a few hours.

- Tried to add support for Nexus 7. (Someone please verify this when Google Play gets the update pushed out in a few hours)

- Changed default sensitivity of the swipe edge to half the original (8dp) since people complain about keyboard keys not working and then dont realize that's configured in the settings by clicking the notification.

Cheers!

Thanks to Neil Isaac for letting me know about how to (possibly) support the Nexus 7
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
ok seriously? People need to click the notification for settings O.O!!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update 2.5.5

By default, the swipe height will be 50% now and positioned on top left. Hopefully no more "keyboards not working" reviews.
[Android Apps and Games] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Maybe you should make the default only be on the top half instead of the whole left side. Or maybe at a quick tutorial after the hand animation shows you where the bar is or something.
[Android Apps and Games] -Falco:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Can't find it on app store

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Which device do you have?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
That really is needed. Thanks for the idea
[Android Apps and Games] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

No problem, always happy to help such an awesome dev lol.
[Android Apps and Games] s1l3nt:
latest update im now able to download on my nexus 7 :D thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Woohooooo!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] nimrodity:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

@Mohammad_Adib

Can't you include a keyboard listener so sidebar can't be triggered when keyboard is opened.

That's possible in apps like gmd gesture control and let launcher to prevent accidental triggering while typing.

It's very useful, you should consider it

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
This is the most popular issue people have. I updated the app so this no longer happens by default, BUT since you already have the app, you have to go into settings (click notification) and then lower the height of the swipe edge to 50%.

Good Luck
[Android Apps and Games] nimrodity:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I didn't notice that issue myself just thought it as a solution helping others.

Myself I use the area at the right bottom because every other region of my display is used already for gestures with gmd gesture control

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[Android Apps and Games] tenchi0205:
Is it possible to add recent app used into the sidebar?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Yes, that's coming on version 3.0 update.
[Android Apps and Games] jonnyg1097:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I apologise if this has been asked already but I couldn't find it myself looking through the thread, but are there any intentions of being able to edit the icons on the sidebar so you can add your own to via the gallery?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Yeah, that's been suggested. Maybe in a future update. Thanks for your suggestions!
[Android Apps and Games] rolliradi8:
Please no Keyboard listener...

I want it to work also with the keyboard open and it is possible to set the swipe area outside of the keyboard area..

Cheers

PS: Still patiently waiting for a folders feature in Sidebar and would like a Shortcut to the app drawer in it too.
[Android Apps and Games] jassi32:
i tried , it on Motorola Defy , - one word -- Awesome ,

thanks for such an app .....

will test and report if any bugs ....

why app needs --

HARDWARE CONTROLS

TAKE PICTURES AND VIDEOS

Allows the app to take pictures and videos with the camera. This permission allows the app to use the camera at any time without your confirmation.???????????????????????
[Android Apps and Games] sonrics1993:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

It will be useful to see this on the right side of the display... Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] jdstrydom:
Hi Mohammad_Adib,

Bought the app, excellent work.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
The camera permission is required for the torch widget. It uses flash.
[Android Apps and Games] tucknoloji:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Where is the download link.....

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[Android Apps and Games] scottspa74:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Anyone asking why there has fk be a notification shouldn't be on xda, and doesn't understand android.

From my Evo LTE, yup.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Just search "Sidebar" on the Play Store! Or look where it says "Download" in big letters in the first post...
[Android Apps and Games] ahmadsamhann:
anyone has better suggestion? I'm using Xperia X8.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Why would you want to put sidebar on the sidebar? O.o
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

A moving pointer/indicator will be a nice addition. Just like glovebox. The hand symbol maybe.:)
[Android Apps and Games] deadroach:
Awesome app! Been searching for some like this. Waiting for further updates supporting editing icons.

Mohammad_Adib, if you ever will be translating your app into different languages, I would be happy to help you with Russian! :)
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
There must be a way to remove the notification icon altogether. Maybe root access would be necessary for this though? I know the Pie Launcher (LMT) is similar to this in functionality and it works without needing a notification. Although it DOES have root access so maybe that's how.
[Android Apps and Games] DaGr81:
I wish for these feature:

1. icon lock.

2. icon notification(like in ubuntu's unity).

3. smooth and fast. (its lagging in my Nexus 7).

4. and that Torch.(its goes off if your screen turns off).

Regards,
[Android Apps and Games] hikki6139:
Very smart and useful idea!!

And UI design is beautiful.
[Android Apps and Games] ipaq_101:
Hi Mohammed,

I know you don't like icon support, but please consider us anal ocd types who like uniformity with all our themed icons ;)
[Android Apps and Games] jets76:
This app is great and bought the full version.

One serious annoyance: Please add an option to 'lock' the sidebar; many time while swiping to activate the bar itself and I drag out an icon and poof it's gone! Sometimes I can figure out which is missing until I need it which defeats the purpose-saving time.

This would be even better; add a way to re-order the icons in an editor screen of sorts where users can drag apps into different positions in the list.

Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] deadroach:
agree, this function would be very very useful
[Android Apps and Games] 20degrees:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Anyone posting such things as this doesn't/hasn't tried other apps that run like this and don't have notifications.......

LMT is just one of them. Screeble is another. There's many more. 2 that are just like this app but I won't go out and advertise those apps in this thread out of respect for the op.

Throwing an edit in here:

What I find even more interesting in your "statement" is your thread history. You've posted about a similar app that does almost the same thing yet has no notification. How odd is that......
[Android Apps and Games] Inpain:
Thank you very much for such a fantastic App :) Paid for Pro to support your work :D

Few issues:

- If i set the Position to Bottom Left or Bottom Right, i have some difficulty when typing with the keyboard, i have to press the character more than once to make it work, so, for now i am forced to have the Position set to either Top positions, which i dislike :(

- The notification icon, when deactivated from the Options, it leaves a blank space in it's place, which is annoying.

I'm running your app on a Galaxy Nexus 4, 4.2.2 Rooted {Stock}

Thanks! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Please keep the thread clean. Don't have arguments. Sidebar is in constant development, and I'm working on implementing recent apps.
[Android Apps and Games] wingates:
Custom Icons

Purchased your great app. Inserted two pics showing what being able to insert custom icons to the Sidebar could do. I love the idea of editing icons because I feel that would open up another world on the quest of finding the perfect mechanics for your phone/tablet. I don't think other devs mind if we change their icons, this is Android after all. Also half my icons I use are icon packs from other devs so that will inspire people to make more icon packs to be used with your great app. I would love making icon packs to implement on Sidebar. You are giving us a clean and simple interface and custom icons can make it even cleaner. Keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Official AddictiveTips review!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks, I'll see what I can do when I find the time.
[Android Apps and Games] elmerohueso:
Would like to change swipe area height, a la Swapps.
[Android Apps and Games] jamesbra:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I was going to ask for multiple instances of the app but then I searched. I hope that's where this goes. Bought the pro version. :thumbs up:
[Android Apps and Games] SwiftLegend:
I'd love the option to add actual homescreen widgets to the sidebar (similar to the feature in Glovebox). Besides that, great app :P
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Click the notification - it's all in the settings!

At the bottom of the notification there are options for positioning the swipe edge. The Lite version doesn't allow right side, but does allow top left, center left, and bottom left.
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
latest version look like a little bit laggy when pressing + button. Hoping next release we will able to rearrange app, totally remove icon in ongoing notification bar and an option to remove icon in notification bar. Meaning here not transparent it. With a notice, remove the icon may close the app on low memory. About the settings option, long press on + button will pop-up setting option. Or make it on all other icon. Depend. Release nice app dev. Totally satisfy buying it.
[Android Apps and Games] MewCore:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Great overall look and feel and, but is there any way you could add a recent app option? This would be a superb replacement for the build in multitasker.

Tnx

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'm working on a recent apps widget.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks, but I am not going to implement a feature that removes the notification, becaues then 5 minutes later the app would be closed by the system. Sorry about that - blame Google.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Homescreen widgets are for the homescreen. It's just as easy to access it via hitting the home button. It's what a launcher is for. Sidebar on the other hand, is for cooler looking app switching :P and a bit faster than having to go into the app drawer.
[Android Apps and Games] tenchi0205:
:D great!~

one more thing, can we remove the sidebar tap to configure at the notification drop down?:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Recent Apps are being implemented!! :D

What do you guys think? Redundant icon? But then...on my nexus 4 the whole idea of recent apps is redundant...but since so many people want it...here I am developing it
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Not too bad. I guess I was thinking a new bar(user defined location:top, bottom, left, right) that you could have for recent apps as a less intrusive visual of them than how android has done. Just wanted to capture your minimalistic look also in my recent apps :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
It's gonna be a bar coming in from the bottom ;)

Just like on an iPhone. Don't worry it will be amazing.
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Sounds awesome! Can't wait to see it.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Recent Apps update!

Clicking the widget shows this new bottom sidebar...no opacity and always the same color (just like appdrawer). It also shows a scrollbar. Oh yeah, it's animated gradually just like the actual sidebar

So, how is it?
[Android Apps and Games] L00n:
that's exactly what i was waiting for .. bottom sidebar.
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Looks perfect!

Will other apps have the ability to access a shortcut to this function? Such as the Home2 application which allows you to set a shortcut to activate upon double tapping the home button.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks! Other apps can't magically talk to other apps :silly: so my app can't just talk to another app unless the other app's developer made it that way...sooo....nope
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Gotcha :P I meant through having an activity within the app (an example is to add a shortcut on apex/nova/etc launcher and select activities) that can be activated via shortcut.
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I can't wait for the new update.

Will the bottom bar mess up with the Apex dock?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
No no guys, I dont think I have explained well enough.

There is a new widget, the recent apps widget.

Add it to sidebar, and click it.

Only then will the recent apps bar pop in from the bottom ;)
[Android Apps and Games] gkaravid:
Recent apps? Great idea!

Can't wait for this new feature....thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Recent Apps Final Implementation

Version 2.6.0 I believe...

Add the widget...

Then click the widget...and it will show you running tasks...

What do you guys think? Ready to release?
[Android Apps and Games] MewCore:
Looks quite cool from the shots! Those are some advanced features, but, would it be possible to change the number of icons, and maybe add a second row so all recent apps would be present on larger display devices?

Tnx!
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Looks good to me. I think the test will be when we use it. If you don't like it, don't add that widget to your sidebar.

Sent using my Jelly fingers.
[Android Apps and Games] aLNG:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

The height of recent app please make it adjustable
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
It's the same width as the sidebar ;)

So, the width setting in the settings sticks to the recent apps too.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Version 2.6 Update

Added recent apps widget. Go update!!! It's what everyone always wanted!

Add the widget...

Then click the widget...and it will show you running tasks...and it's animated too

Enjoy! :D
[Android Apps and Games] ciaastek:
How can I use this ONLY on homescreen?
[Android Apps and Games] NegativeOne:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

This should be possible and I also would like to see it.
[Android Apps and Games] MewCore:
Love the new update, but would prefer if there was a way to use the new recent apps widget as default behavior then expanding Sidebar? A....task switcher mode maybe?
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
y not making recent menu showing same place where sidebar is? "recent app" work like shortcut to open other bar that only contain recent app :)
[Android Apps and Games] morruk:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

thats exactly what I would like to have (maybe as an optional feature) :good: either to open via shortcut in the actual sidebar or as secondary bar that overlays the 1st one when you swipe again ;)

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[Android Apps and Games] Deevro:
i'ts look like ubuntu UI ..

anyway

How to use it only at Home Screen? :silly:
[Android Apps and Games] lucky13:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Purchased the to version to support the developer, nice app! Is there going to be folder support? That would be awesome.

Edit: And like others are reporting, the notification is not going away. On a s3 running aosp carbon ROM 4.2.2.

Sent from my S3...like a BOSS.
[Android Apps and Games] wingates:
recent apps.. notifications

Adding the recent app is cool. I have nexus 4 and there is no need but after I purchased your app I now have everything hidden. My dock is hidden and my status bar so my desktop is clean. Yo I love the notification logo there. It's a little red S. It looks nice. People need to understand that sometimes you are going to need an extra app like Apex to finish off the look you want so SB can stay clean and fast.
[Android Apps and Games] gorges:
Odp: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I just bought your great app and would like to share some observations. Like others have problem with icon, it hides but empty space remains taking precious space in tray, also found slightly decreased HTC Sense performance.

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[Android Apps and Games] teschall:
This is coming along very nicely, great work. My only need is to have shortcuts added. Thanks for working so hard on this. It really shows.
[Android Apps and Games] jdstrydom:
Version 3 with recent apps is working brilliantly. By far the most useful app I have ever purchased. Thanks dev. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Tweak90:
Great App

Please add Pro-Version to Androidpit.com so I can get it without Google-Wallet... do not own a credit card
[Android Apps and Games] jarayn:
This seems ok thanks.

The slide to delete "feature" needs to go. Make it hold then slide or remove it completely. Its a pita.

I realise its kind of against the whole side concept/name but I think it would be better if you could swipe up from the nav bar to activate it. Still leave it positioned along the side though perhaps.

For two reasons.

1. Using a case with screen front protection means that the side swipe is fairly difficult at times. Really have to push the thumb up against the case and sort of roll it to guarantee a result.

2. The sides swipe is already used by launchers, chrome, aosp browser etc. This conflicts with those. The nav bar swipe up does bring up the circle with google search but thats not a great feature and having this would completely replace / enhance that things functionality.

Obviously just my opinion. (apart from the swipe to remove thing .. thats just wrong) Its a neat idea and well executed as is. Good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Go into settings by clicking the notification and increase the sensitivity?? Swipe up from nav bar is in google's control! Not mine! It was made to be a search feature and it is awesome. I use it all the time. Anyway, this app was developed on a nexus 4 and i never had any trouble with swiping out to remove an app or swiping in to show the sidebar...sorry you are having issues.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Piece o' cake ;)