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

Great update! Love your work! I have a small problem with time to time applications that are duplicated even when if i didn't use them.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzG7RGcIJkj4V1E4NnVpMVZGams/edit
[Android Apps and Games] Eastern37:
I just found a bug when trying to add a new app. I tried inserting a new app, clicked on the app from the app list that I wanted and then it just disappeared. The app isn't in the bar and isn't in the app list either now!

I'm using the latest version, hope you can get it fixed. Love the running indicators btw!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
did this in purpose. I believe in locked more it should look just like the windows taskbar :) nice and clean and no gaps between pinned and running apps.

Fixed. Update coming soon with minor fixes.

Interesting, looks like that feature does not work with a few phones? We'll see how it goes and that will determine if Sidebar will have these enabled by default.

Update: Fixed! Gingerbread phones do not support reordering tasks. It was a 4.0.4 feature. Hence, I made it so if a phone is < API Level 10, the reordering code is ignored and the normal launching procedure is followed. Works flawless on the 2.3 emulator. Cheers!

What app was it?

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Meanwhile, I'll be fixing these. Thanks for reporting them. Helps a ton! :)

Update: All those are fixed!
[Android Apps and Games] Eastern37:
I just restarted my phone which fixed the problem. It was any app that I tried to insert in between other apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'd like to propose a new icon. Any approvals from the community?

Update: Nevermind, these all suck. Sticking with the old icon.
[Android Apps and Games] nimrodity:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I prefer the old one tbh, don't like 3D icons that much

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Agreed. lol. Pushing update 4.0.0.1 with same icon as before. I guess the original icon is pretty kickass.

Sidebar supports 2603 out of 2640 devices. Now that's amazing!
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
Icon stick to old one. But, at status bar, y not use white style icon? Like holo one. Really like to have similar colour on status bar
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Nah, I'd prefer Sidebar stands out lol.
[Android Apps and Games] chev:
Very nice app! bought pro version and a happy customer. Could you add a home widget icon on the widgets selection?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I can add apps when items are locked...is it made that way ??

My phone feels so awesome with this app ..

Thank you :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Task Managing!

Now running apps can be closed (if they are not on top or pinned to sidebar) by swiping them away (or long press -> close)!!!

Should update within the net 2 or 3 hours on the market. Enjoy!
[Android Apps and Games] jdstrydom:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I added an icon for my launcher apex and just changed the icon to look like home.

Clicking on it brings up the home.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update 4.0 is now stable. Here's some eye candy!
[Android Apps and Games] BostiP:
Thanks for the quick update :good: FC on GB fixed. Well almost ;) All apps working well except the phone app. I have always two running instances shown and one of them still gets me FC when tapped. The other one is opening phone app flawlessly :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
That is weird. Just updated again. Maybe this time it will be fixed who knows.
[Android Apps and Games] cb56:
4.0.5.5 has fixed it. :good:

cb56
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Just installed the newest update. It keeps saying my "phone" app is running and when I go to swipe it away, it just stays there. Everything else swipes away just fine.

Also, when I go into task manager, my phone app isn't even running lol

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[Android Apps and Games] BostiP:
Same problem still here :confused: Cannot swipe it away and FC when tapping the icon of this "ghostly" app.

edit - Tried to find out when the second instance of the phone app appear. After restart and opening the phone app there is only one instance shown - the running one.That one can be closed by swiping it away. If I get a missed phone call and open the phone app to see call log the second instance appear and this one doesn't go away by swiping and gets me a FC.
[Android Apps and Games] jazzboyrules:
I got off a phone call and I was able to swipe away the phone app just fine.
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Awesome app. Works great 4.1.2 rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] proyatzu:
R: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Good stuff :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] Haikaefer:
me again :p

version 4.0.5.5 on galaxy s2 / s3 ics 4.04

issue with the bigger icon is fixed. :good:

but .... i try to explain :

if i start some apps (NOT one of the pinned ones) , and i go back to homescreen, its no problem to swipe the running

apps out to close them. and they ARE really closed ( by controlling with taskmanager ).

but if one of the running apps is a pinned one and its the current one on the screen, swiping away the other

none pinned running apps works (icons go away), but after closing manually the pinned running app the prevously closed apps

re-appear in the list and on screen :silly::silly: weird ...

the weirder thing is - this does NOT happen always ... tried to figure out the circumstances ... with no success

but anyway .... now its a nearly perfect app now. switching to the settings of a running app is like magic now :D

just a comment : if i long press a pinned app in lock mode ... the menue to get to sidebar settings appears ... nice to have but not a must.

a nice to have would be a widget for getting to homescreen.

greetz & thanks for great work

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

Seems like people are liking the update. Nailed it?
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Nailed it? Reinvented phone management.
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
In my opinion, you should create 2 images of the running app, ONLY if it's pinned, so that way the pinned icon is on top, then a duplicate running icon is bellow. This way you can close pinned apps as well. Just swipe away the bottom running icon, the pinned icon remains; AND it closes the app!
[Android Apps and Games] forbore:
Would it be possible to add an activity to the application? I would like to be able to longpress the "recents" menu to get the sidebar to pop open but your only activity is MainActivity so I can't do that.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Done deal! This might actually be a solution. I was thinking swiping a pinned app you close it if running and swiping again would remove it from the bar.
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
I feel that could be more problematic and a time consumer when people swipe wrong. There are pro's and con's to both. I think my idea is more fault proof however. Glad I could help!
[Android Apps and Games] ramabg:
Resize Icon

Can you add ability to resize the Icon on the sidebar? Sometime I want to have smaller Icon hence more apps can fit on sidebar. Thx
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Isnt that what the settings is for? Thickness setting?
[Android Apps and Games] stg13:
I have a feature request if possible...any way to add notification badges to like SMS apps, email/gmail, Talk, etc if they are in the sidebar?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

If this was iOS then yeah but on android no way.
[Android Apps and Games] atrix4g18:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I'm sure you know more, but some launchers have badges on the SMS app. The launcher has permission to read text messages to make this function work.

I'm not sure if it's possible to implement it into Sidebar, but it is a nice feature.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Interesting. Sounds like a superb idea. I'll look into it!
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Honestly that's too many permissions for my taste. No need for a sidebar launcher to have access to my sms, email, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] mjoha:
Sv: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

BUG! When i update some app for example what's app in playstore, that i have on my sidebar, there is an ugly green android icon i have update three apps from playstore that i saved in my sidebar, so now i got three app with the same ugly green icon.

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

Well then remove the icons and add them again.
[Android Apps and Games] mjoha:
Sv: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Same, a green ugly android icon.

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

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.notifier

have you seen this app? pretty much what you're talking about.. maybe it helps as an idea how it might look like on sidebar ;)

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[Android Apps and Games] Jasi2169:
features needed

hi adib i have reqst of sme

features in sidebar pro app

1. add option of move up or

move down any icon (app)

2. plz remove notification of it in

notification bar,status bar is ok

after clickng hide but it shows -

sidebar tap to configure ' on

notification bar

3. if u add 3d icons so we chose

within d app it wil make luk

attractive

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

If you have installed apps on the external sd card and have a custom Rom, then I think that's the reason.

Some Roms have this issue.

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

I have stock room no root it's original.

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

I wish i could fix it but I'm at a robotics competition for a few days so development is going to be on hold. FRC Team 948 if anyone was wondering.
[Android Apps and Games] Eastern37:
Your apps are probably on your sd card then? I have this problem too. Either remove the app from sidebar and add it again or just restart your phone. Easy fix. And it's not only sidebar that does this so don't blame the dev, I have a few apps that do the same. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
How else do you (conveniently) add apps then? :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] verynuclear:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Great app

I bought the pro version.

Could you please add an option to hide notification icon?

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

I like it just the way it is. I think touching a button that flips the icons over to to display recents would be nice and stylish.

Don't be tempted to add too much. Do what you think is best.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Well said, great advice. I'll go step by step and take the next steps based on how people like it. I always go for the 5 star app.

Anyway, here's a 3D rendering of the sidebar logo. Should this be the next icon? (Slightly 3D)
[Android Apps and Games] noooooo:
I think it would be fantastic with this option!!
[Android Apps and Games] Appogee:
The option is available for Android versions above 4.1, you have to go to app info.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Settings Design 1 (Classic)

Settings Design 2 (Revamped)

(They both scroll if the list is bigger than the screen)

Which one looks cooler/best? #2 has more options but this is about aesthetics, not functionality - they both can have the same options
[Android Apps and Games] s1l3nt:
2nd looks much better
[Android Apps and Games] Sammysdad:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Number 1's colors with number 2's layout is the wave of the future.
[Android Apps and Games] aLNG:
no 2
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Sorry it took a bit to get back to you. Your thoughts were actually very similar to mine. I was thinking a layout similar to the attached pictures. Swiping from right to left on the screen brings up a News and Weather panel (similar look to big news pro).

Swiping from bottom edge of screen up brings up a recent apps display that scrolls through apps from left to right. (It would also be interesting to see a shortcut to this recent apps function so it could be set to replace the android recent apps button)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Design 1 final revamping.

Design 2 is being edited...

^ Yeah...not feeling it
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
The UI is better in design 2, however the dark color scheme is better in design 1.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Which settings look better?

Design A (Classic dialog)

Design B (Revamped full screen)
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
Perfect!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Good. I'm glad you like it :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
If anyone wants to give the new settings a try (they dont do anything, just for show)

I included the apk for it (Doesn't include sidebar, just settings)

Again, its between design A and design B now.

Design A (Classic dialog)

Design B (Revamped full screen)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Wow, I missed the post. This is an amazing idea! I'll look into it.
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
This works perfect. Thanks.

App is running awesome and let's keep the update coming. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks,

After long deliberation, this is the final look for settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Longstreet:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Saw this reviewed on xda and gave it a try. REALLY like this app. Looks great, small and lite. I'm one of those guys that gets my phone set the way I like and then leave it alone; I won't change it unless something better comes along. This is Something Better.

I have one curious bug. I set Sidebar up with all my important apps in the order I want, including Handcent. But for some reason after a bit when I open Sidebar the Handcent icon has been replaced by the generic Android icon, like so:

This

changes to this

It's not at all a deal breaker, but I'm wondering why it happens and what I can do to fix it. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I'd blame that app. Sidebar just asks the app "Hey whats your icon?"
[Android Apps and Games] Longstreet:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Yeah, that makes sense. It doesn't happen with any thing else.

Great app anyway, and thanks for the quick response.
[Android Apps and Games] nimrodity:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I'd still like to see an optional keyboard listener in the future

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[Android Apps and Games] Aestivus:
Improvement

Dear Developer!

I would like to suggest some improvements which could make this app perfect in the future.

Slide back automatically after a time you set. On/off icon come in animation. Opportunity to organise shortcuts under folders so creating categories. Finally the toughest and most awesome would be system widget placed on the dock like at glovebox. First two suggestions are easier to make and I hope you will consider my ideas.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.
[Android Apps and Games] mathew1234:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Hey I can remove the notification through the task manager but will it get killed?
[Android Apps and Games] Freak07:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

i did so and so far it runs for me very well :)
[Android Apps and Games] mathew1234:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I've been running it without the notification for half an hour but it still did not stop... good :p
[Android Apps and Games] Longstreet:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I found a possible fix. Open Sidebar, long press to change icon, & pick a custom icon. Seems to be persistent.

I'm guessing by assigning a custom icon, instead of Sidebar asking "Hey whats your icon?" Sidebar says "Here. This is your icon now." It's working so far.
[Android Apps and Games] tramp20:
I have the same problem with another app (Locus map pro).

I changed the icon in Sidebar like you but after some minutes this icon has disappeared and the Sidebar default icon is shown again :(
[Android Apps and Games] Winesnob:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

This seems to occur after certain apps are updated. Fixed by going into settings, force stop Sidebar, then open your app drawer and startsidebar again. Proper icon reappears. This occurred on both of my current devices, one is stock unrooted, the other is running rooted AOSP ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] Longstreet:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Flipboard started doing the same thing. I checked & both "problem apps" were updated on the 22nd.

Hmm. I think you've found the problem. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] mathew1234:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I've been running it without notifications for almost 2 hours and it has not stopped. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Great find! This is a very weird issue I'll work on fixing it...
[Android Apps and Games] mathew1234:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Now I've been running sidebar for over 6 hours without the notification and it did not stop... its still going on.... I think this might be THE way to stop sidebar notification without sidebar closing .
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Well yeah that's what it says to do in settings! Did you read the dialog lol!?
[Android Apps and Games] tramp20:
Fine, thank you.

Edit: I reinstalled your app and the false icon is now correct.
[Android Apps and Games] xhunter_tinhte:
it's beautifuly
[Android Apps and Games] Mk.Xal:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Very useful and beautiful app, thank you. Do you plan to add a feature allowing us to disable sidebar when using some apps? (like when playing game.)

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update v4.1.0.0

- Close running apps that are pinned (swipe out or via long press menu) (cool bouncy animation too!!!)

- Change running apps' icons

- App update leading to weird icon on Sidebar FIXED!

(no guarantee here. not tested. got lazy)
[Android Apps and Games] uniqueboy:
Two finger suggestion

It occurred to me that a useful feature if when you open the side bar with a multi touch gesture that it could open an alternative bar, like all applications or running apps only instead of favourites..... Just a thought that could add greater functionality and increase usability .

A bit laggy on my old desire but still my favorite side launcher thanks. :)
[Android Apps and Games] manulemaboul:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Swipe to close pined app doesn't work when lock items is checked in settings, is it normal?

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[Android Apps and Games] sbtm1337:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Yeah i cannot find this feature too. Don't know how it should work.

Edit: in mean when items are locked

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

2 fingers to open just the recent apps :eek: omg!!! Its like how the notification on Android 4.2 works. Aaaahhhhh great idea! Nor sure if that is practical though...

Oops. My bad lol. Will fix.
[Android Apps and Games] mliou:
was shortcut removed in latest version? Can't seem to find it.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
It was removed quite a while ago because the implementation was very spotty.
[Android Apps and Games] ShaneAR:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Awesome! Seems that apps remember their previous state now rather than relaunching as a new task. This completes the app for me. Will be rating 5 stars shortly.

Thanks for the hard work! :)
[Android Apps and Games] veeman:
Off topic, but how did you guys do at your regional? I'm on an FRC team also.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
948 got into the Semifinals. We were seeded 3rd in qualifications, lost 2 matches both due to field communication issues. We were the highest scoring robot in the regional with like 630 total points (just in qualifications, with two matches where we scored 0). We then got into Quarter finals with 1318 IRS and Taterbots. We owned the quarterfinals and demolished the other alliances, but in semifinals our robot tipped over and the second rematch they put up a net to block our frisbees.

Next regional at Seattle (in a week) we are going to prevent any nets from getting in our way and pick a more defensive alliance because we have the scoring down.
[Android Apps and Games] veeman:
Good luck at your next regional. We didn't do so well this year. We had a ton of issues with CAN and other programming.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'm curious as to which one I would rather use. I find the toggles & task management on Sidebar more appealing and the one touch app launching on Glovebox quicker. Looks like sidebar needs to "borrow" some ideas.

The UX for Sidebar I feel is a bit spotty, not as much as glovebox though.
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
enable 2 choise. Launch app like current and launch app like glovebox. I love this glovebox ubuntu style launching app. No need to liftting finger :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
That's exactly what I'm thinking :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] Flash23:
Ive been using the lite version for a few days now and noticed that when I try to launch an app from the dock that it opens up about 3-5 seconds later... When I have the icon on the homescreen it opens instantly... I came across the same problem while using the Pie Control app so I decided to switch over since I see the support you give this app... Ive been following this thread since the beginning btw, great app and hopefully soon I will be purchasing it... Just dont really like the lagginess
[Android Apps and Games] Eastern37:
As long as you have the option for the 2 I'm all for it! I don't quite like the idea of glovebox.

Also I still don't have the little divider between pinned and running apps. Not a big issue, just letting you know. (Using latest version, HTC One X 4.1.1)

Keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Looking forward on next update :)