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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Great job. Btw, calling it "update 4/3/2013" might confuse people into thinking its an app update. You should say "My experience with Sidebar" or something along those lines. Thanks a ton!

Edit: sending you new apk for Pro. Ton better than before.

Thanks! Right now there are no bugs or issues that i know of. But next week I am planning some major changes, which might require some testing. Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] pokemontrainer4life:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Is this planned for the next update, or is it windows 7 only for now?

I for one prefer the Chrome OS indicators. I just feel they fit in with the Android aesthetic more than the glassy/Aero look.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Wow! Interesting. Okay then - yes next update will have something to do with themes hopefully. yeah windows 7 style right now and by default.
[Android Apps and Games] gkaravid:
Sidebar + WidgetLocker

Hey Mohammad, would it be possible to tell me the package name of Sidebar (ex. com.package.Sidebar), so I can add it to the WidgetLocker hide list? I don't want the Sidebar to appear while on WidgetLocker lockscreen...

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] grrog:
Thank you for thinking about alternatives!

Chrome's indicators are elegants. I am not a big fan of glassy and I agree that it don't fit with android Ui...
[Android Apps and Games] hashworks:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I would like a theme chooser, not only one fixed theme :)

(But I'm a fan of the Windows 7 design.)

However I'm really annoyed by the problem that Unified Remote isn't in the app list..
[Android Apps and Games] biggiebro:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I still like to suggest on skin instead of themes, where skin can be download separately it will make the app as light and smooth like it currently is.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Yeah, it's mohammad.adib.sidebar.
[Android Apps and Games] gkaravid:
Thanks man! :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I might release a paid theme/skin pack for sidebar that works with both Pro and Lite.
[Android Apps and Games] LiquidZero:
Nice utility..even the lite version helps!
[Android Apps and Games] Haikaefer:
hi again

been away for a week, just tested 4.5.5.0

almost perfect. thumbs up. new release with win 7 taskbar look would be great.

when testing i realized that a runnig app only will be shown in sidebar if it is NOT in foreground on screen or if it is a pinned app.

for example apps A and B are running apps, both not pinned. if i bring A to front only app B is shown as running app in sidebar, not A.

is that correct ? was a little irritated by this ...
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
Phone app is not running but is pinned. however it is also duplicated down below w in the running apps section???
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I hate the phone app, I'm going to have to block it from showing up on the list.
[Android Apps and Games] biggiebro:
Another idea is to make it open and other can release skin/theme as paid or free
[Android Apps and Games] duke_dreadmoore:
hi.. this app is very good and fluid.. I'm suggesting some features :

- showing "recent" apps instead of "running" apps. because in small RAM phone like my Arc S, running apps very quickly closed while doing multitasking. And also, sometimes I minimize an app using back button instead of home. Using back button will stop the app activities so the app is no longer displayed in the "running" list. I prefer the "recent" list like the original android multitasking.

- Exceptions : In my Arc S, after a phone call, the "Keypad" app (SemcPhone.apk) keeps showing as a running app and cannot be closed using swipe gesture. I would like to hide it..

Many thanks for your great effort!
[Android Apps and Games] atrix4g18:
This would be good as long as an option was given to switch between the two.

Also I am near certain that it is much simpler to implement running apps rather than recent apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
New icon! Inspired by the Google+ icon

Anybody approve?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'll let this sink in.

Update: it works.

[YOUTUBE]KiH3m2vf51U[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
Oo yeah. I know im not wasting my money.

Love the new icon btw :D
[Android Apps and Games] zip1989:
udHutio thore

I would like to add the 1x1 Widget of Unified Remote. Why i can't do this?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Widgets were meant to be used solely from the homescreen.
[Android Apps and Games] manulemaboul:
Wow, next update will be awesome :D
[Android Apps and Games] 123421342:
Does anyone else have an issue where you need to press more than once to open an app?
[Android Apps and Games] LiquidZero:
I dunno, being able to toggle Wi-Fi while I'm in a full screen app has come in quite handy....
[Android Apps and Games] masterxchief:
Happens to me often but when I press the icon slowly it works. I think it reads the tap as a swipe
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
The animations are BOSS! Also the icon is fine either way, but I think the new one looks better.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Working on a solution.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
More cool graphics

Notice how widgets tab is now the toggles tab.
[Android Apps and Games] 123421342:
Awesome thank you. Its not such a big deal I was more worried it was only my phone. This is one of the best apps I have ever used btw! Worth every penny.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Swipe Detector Height Adjustment

Check out the new handles!

RIght now it's a seperate project. So much math went into this it's crazy. But it should work perfectly once i merge it with Sidebar's swipe detector.

Note: right now it doesn't maintain relative start/end position when rotating the screen, ofcourse that will be there when merged with Sidebar.

For anybody wanting to mess around

with it early before the next update,

apk is attached

for you to get a feel for what it's like.
[Android Apps and Games] TheeWolf:
Hi,

Thanks for the app, first of all. I'm still getting used to it but its great so far.

Two things:

1. There is some kind of line that is between the apps/widgets the user chose and the running apps. I think it would be great if you gave an option to put such a line basically anywhere, so that the user could, for example, make a separation between apps. I would like it so I could separate between widgets, google apps, misc. apps, etc...

Of course its your decision on whether to implement it or not, but I would appreciate that very much.

2. I don't know if its a feature of my rom, or a bug, or you app's feature, but whenever I'm touching the sound widget the media volume increases a bit and its kind of annoying. Unless its the app's feature, could you check it out please?

Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] lokenok:
apk please
[Android Apps and Games] zip1989:
owns ifijewor

It is possible to sort the chosen apps by alphabetical?
[Android Apps and Games] dSlice:
That's soooooooo much better and easier to use!
[Android Apps and Games] xflowy:
im still encountering a not accessible sidebar from time to time. no idea how to reproduce the issue. one time its works for half a day, the other time i'm only able to open it if i tap the sidebar icon in app drawer, tick it off in the right corner and then start it again by clicking the icon again. then the sidebar will pop up with the blue moving hand. if i then let the sidebar disappear i'm only capable of opening it again through the same method. no chance in opening it the usual way by swiping in the defined area.

i attached a log. hope it helps.

i'm using the pro version with notification icon off and also notifications disabled in app settings.

this issue is really getting on my nerves. please fix it. im surely not the only one.

device is the nexus 4.

flo
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Hi,

Using the app for a day now i wanted to report my feelings and some suggestions (I'm on SGS2 under JB with a rooted phone and using Nova launcher btw)

First i must say the app is great, even if at first i installed the lite which is in fact really not as good as the pro one.

You should update it soon as you said some posts earlier or inform in the Play store page that the lite app doesn't have the optimizations of the pro ...yet.

1. Now the one thing I think need some real improvement : when one want to add an app, it takes forever to load the list. Ok i know i have a bunch of app installed (300), but it took 2 minutes to load the first time. On second try, it's faster Ok, but still a little long to popup. And It's laggy as hell.

I know the android app manager is not better : slow to load and laggy when a bunch of apps are installed, but if one look on Nova, it is really much faster. I don't know which mechanism is implemented in it, but there is no wait when selecting an app in the app picker for creating shortcuts or activities for instance.

2. One suggestion on the app picker too could be to add an "alphabetic lift" (sorry i don't remember the UI name for it) : when scrolling down, the letter would appear to make it faster to reach the app we are looking for. Hope i am clear.

And there should be away for multi selecting app, mostly when the picker is so slow. It took me 10 minutes to add just a few apps.

3. I didn't find a way to reorder the app in the sidebar. I long clicked in the hope to find a move option, but there is not. I think you should add it.

4. Speaking of the popup when long clicking : honestly it looks "bad", too small and "crispy" comparing the rest of the app, and the white background when one use holo dark theme is not very pretty.

5. There i no way to access the settings from the sidebar. Maybe you should add it inside the popup or make the settings appear when one slide the bar one more time toward the center of the screen (like firefox for instance).

6. You should add an option to disable the sidebar when a keyboard is on the screen (or even more rules, like when certain apps have the focus). I for instance trigger the sidebar on the right bottom of the screen and when clicking enter key or smiley key, i usually trigger the sidebar.

7. I didn't find an activities or a shortcut to trigger the sidebar. When using Nova or other launcher, one can use gesture to launch app or activities, but with sidebar, the only thing registered is the main app which open the settings.

Could you please consider this, i for instance would like to bound the sidebar to double tap when on homescreen ?

Sorry for the long post and criticisms, but i hope you will find them constructive and objective.

BTW, sorry if some were already suggested, i didn't had time to read all the tread.

Thanks again,

Regards

PS: Forgive my English ;)
[Android Apps and Games] sava92ns:
Great app in my opinion, better then 'the other one (wont name it)' ... really fluid, fast way to switch between your apps. But i kinda always forget about this app... still cant get used to it.
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
Please do not change this app to much. People are asking for accommodations based upon their rom. The UI is great. Please leave it active at all times(the sidebar) . People need to become familiar with the settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Hi,

If you refer to my previous post, i was just proposing options... not changing the way the app behave.

So please read it again carrefully.

Regards
[Android Apps and Games] igloohed73:
The current height adjustment works great.Just downloaded & messed with this for bit.Gonna be a cool addition.Now your just spoiling us.:thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Don't worry that's exactly how i feel. Sidebar will under no circumstance deviate from what it was meant to be. It was meant to be the simplest coolest most kickass sidebar out there. And it is and will only be better. Thanks for the suggestions everyone dont worry i read them all and implement them when i have the ability to.
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
I agree with the guy that said don't change it. Everyone seems to want it customized to their liking. I say leave it how it is since it's really nice already. I say just try fixing the issues that some people are having. Like... Focus on that. Then add stuff after, ya know?

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
That's exactly what I'm going for ;) Glad people agree. This needs to be the best app it can be, and I'm working at it one step at a time. Simplicity is key.
[Android Apps and Games] einst31n:
Hey mohammed,

I really appreciate all the efforts and hard work you are putting in to modify this app but i think the users are pretty much satisfied with this app and its already excellent. Instead, why not work on a new app and give us a new thing to cheer about :D

Sidebar was and is still a huge success and it would be great to see one more awesome app out there in the market :cool:

Keep up the great work :thumbup:

Hit thanks if i helped you in any way :D

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[Android Apps and Games] dSlice:
Awesomeness!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Swipe Detector Handles Finalized!

Copied that separate project over to the Sidebar code, worked perfectly right away. How amazing does this look? Super simple, super intuitive - Done Deal!

(It's a perfect fit for 480x800 phones)

I wanted to copy the Windows taskbar and port it to android for tablets and call it "Taskbar" :eek:, but then I decided to make Sidebar look like Windows. Looks too good to be true. And in the future Sidebar will have top or bottom placement, so it will essentially be the windows taskbar on Android in terms of looks. And dude, whatchu' talkin bout foo? There is no limit to the awesomeness :cool:

I've got some more ideas. It's spring break so I'm knocking it out on Sidebar to make it kickass on a whole new level. I tell you, this next update will blow people's socks off.
[Android Apps and Games] einst31n:
Voah!! Waiting for the next update :D

Ill also try 2 come up with some new ideas, glad to see a developer who goes for public demand to this extent !! :beer:

Hit thanks if i helped you in any way :D

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[Android Apps and Games] the_scotsman:
This looks good. I tried the free version and I like it.

One thing it's missing is the ability to place custom widgets on there. Not sure if it's even possible, but if it was I'd be a fan for sure.

I'd like to be able to add custom widgets such as SwitchPro.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update on Running Apps and swiping them away:

The user will no longer be confused when sometimes swiping away a running app doesn't remove it from the sidebar because either it is the foreground app, or is some (dumb) service. So, Sidebar removes it anyway, even if it isn't killed. Much better aesthetic appeal, and the user is happy.

In summary,

IT'S MUCH BETTER & SUPER COOL NOW YAY.

Here's a cool picture:
[Android Apps and Games] thra1982:
Looks awesome!

Will you be adding percentage om the sliders, so its easier to remember a good setting?

And btw, which weather widget are you using? Looks super clean ;)

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Well usually people visually remember where that bar was at. Sidebar is all about visual simplicity. It has no text telling what the app is because the human brain remembers icons more effectively than text. The settings follow suit with simple design and rely on the users visual senses if they want to remember a good setting. Developer psychology, weird i know. Or maybe it's just me. I just want to keep settings as small and simple as possible while also not being cluttered.

The widget is cLock. It comes with CyanogenMod 10.1
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Not possible yet, however the toggles that Sidebar comes with are there. Lite is a long ways back from Pro, which will be made up for with the next udpate. And omg you're a moderator! Thanks for showing interest in my app :)
[Android Apps and Games] thra1982:
Ok, thanks for the answer. And even though I like small percentages and numbers, it sounds very logical. ;)

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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
LOL we got more copycats: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2214883

SMH SMH SMH

I checked his apk and pretty much everything on the sidebar part is directly stolen code. Lmfao. I laughed so hard at this.
[Android Apps and Games] acultr:
I bought yours.:laugh:

do not worry:good:
[Android Apps and Games] the_scotsman:
Thanks for the response :)

I do like the app. I like the idea of themes, to let us match it to our home screen. That would be good to see.

I'll try the lite version again to get a feel for it, and will buy it if runs as good as it looks ;)

Nice work :cool: :good:
[Android Apps and Games] BEF081056:
Keeps getting better and better.

With that said, just remember that for many of us what makes Sidebar so great is that it is simple, clean and fast. You do such good work don't think you need to make changes just to keep up.
[Android Apps and Games] hashworks:
Are you blocking the Unified Remote App in the list as well?

Can't find it :/

Altrough it shows up in the open apps.
[Android Apps and Games] acultr:
when we get the update?
[Android Apps and Games] Namoi:
Did you succeeded in hiding it using widgetlocker?

For me it didn't work...
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Top priority is simplicity. No matter how uber cool a feature may be, if its not simple then i throw it to the side. The idea here is that the user shouldn't even have to trigger any neurons to use Sidebar. No one notices but Sidebar takes you straight to the good stuff right after installation instead of some annoying "HErE's Hao You UsE Dis App" tutorial screen. Lol.

Don't worry the next update will let you slide it away even if its not killed. Much more user friendly.

A few more days. Its such a drastic change...and i have to build lite from scratch (copied from pro) because lite is so far behind. Then i have to make new screenshots and market the crap out of the new features. It is a super big update, and i expect some minor bugs and users are always unhappy when any change occurs so ratings will dip below usual. Expect fixes to bugs asap.
[Android Apps and Games] hashworks:
No, that's not what I mean.

The kill process works well. I just can't add it to the fixed apps because it doesn't show up in the app list.
[Android Apps and Games] Tweak90:
Which music Player is controller by the music-widgets that come with sidebar pro?

I'm using Now Playing (Holo Music Player) to play music but the widget alwas starts Poweramp Pro (that I've also installed)...

Is there a way to condigure which music player will be controlled?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Interesting. I'll look into that :p

the music player just simulates pause/play button press from headphones. I have no control over what music app it starts, usually most people keep only 1 music player on their device, why would you need more than 1?
[Android Apps and Games] hashworks:
I think you can configure this in the PowerAmp Settings - if it wants to be controlled by headphones or not.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Tweak90:
K Now Playing does not support headphone buttons yet :P but thank you :) I'll youse Poweramp until now playing is a little further developed :P
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update is live! Released early for Pro to iron out bugs, Lite will come a few days later.

Mega Update Version 4.2.0.0

- Windows taskbar style running indicators; Brighter for foreground app.

- Enabled caching of App Drawer, and App Selector.

- Fancy Animations now available in Settings.

- Widgets are now called Toggles; Running Apps widget deprecated due to redundancy.

- Live Running Apps no longer persistent after swiping away.

- Added handles to the Swipe Edge for more intuitive height adjustment.
[Android Apps and Games] Flash23:
Hey Mo... I'm running Pro on the right side... I want to use the left side for toggles... I know using Lite is the only idea to run a left side bar but how do we get it so it runs Pro features?
[Android Apps and Games] Winesnob:
Nice work. New animations add an element of class, and the fully adjustable swipe edge is a welcome upgrade.:thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] greatdaneduke:
Awesome job. Very professional.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks for the great feedback my gmail inbox was flooded with Thanks. At first i saw that many unread and I was like how bad did i screw up, but then they were all compliments so that was awesome. Except one guy who didn't realize you could drag the handles :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
I am downloading the update now, what do you think of Unity Launcher 3.0? To me it has lost it's unique responsiveness in trying to implement features. I was hoping for competition for you, so that we the people win, but looks like that won't be happening ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
lol That's right. Sidebar dominates.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Working on a reasonable advertise for Sidebar Pro which will convince Lite users to upgrade. This will scroll horizontally :)
[Android Apps and Games] ddarker:
Make running app icon a permanent/pinned app icon?

Hii Mohammad Adib

There's a chance to add to your Sidebar app an option to make a running app icon as a permanent/pinned app icon?

cause i have an app that i can't find it's icon from the SIdebar apps menu, so an option to make it a pinned directly from the

running apps Sidebar will solve that problem...

With Thanks

Moshe

An happy Sidbar Pro user!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Check out this cool ad! (it scrolls sideways)

It's a seperate app for now, will be merged into Sidebar Lite. Download the ad app, it's really cool :)

Note: this is hilarious. 666 and 999
[Android Apps and Games] MacSeoin:
Loving sidebar pro's latest update.

Absolutely amazing!

I think the sensitivity has been lowered?

And bottom handle disappeared when I pull it all the way down!

Very minor things, which is great for a huge update!

Sent from my variant 1 H3G One X, Renovated with XM power!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update is live for Lite!

Mega Update Version 4.2.0.1 for lite

- Windows taskbar style running indicators; Brighter for foreground app.

- Added handles to the Swipe Edge for more intuitive height adjustment.

- Enabled caching of App Drawer, and App Selector.

- Widgets are now called Toggles; Running Apps widget deprecated due to redundancy.

- Enhanced swipe detection to prevent taps from registering.
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
So what was the final ruling on sidebar supporting launcher icon packs? I know a lot of people were hoping for it so I was just wondering what the deal was.

Also, any word on apps that are currently running taking a few seconds for lot of us to open? I was really hoping for that fix. It's a bit of a nuisance.

Either way, love this app. Cheers. :beer:

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[Android Apps and Games] zip1989:
What about my question?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
No idea what causes the delay. There is only one way to launch an app from a service. So i guess there isn't a fix. Glovebox had the same issue.

No there is no way to sort them alphabetically but the app selector itself I'd alphabetically sorted so just add the apps on that order...
[Android Apps and Games] xflowy:
mohammad? would be nice..
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
It's gotta be something...

If maybe it's not reacting well with the launcher? Idk

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