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[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
My current experience with Sidebar as of now.

There are not as many little bugs, most are limitations in Android itself, but nothing that affect myself.

Those limitations being, the notification glitch, without having the notification android kills it.

Apps take longer to launch when current app is your default launcher.

The look is amazing, originally I was looking for a unity-esque side launcher, but this is so much more.

First, it looks cleaner than unity, by coping the aesthetic of windows 7.

Also it allows for task management, which I find conflicts with the Android's built in task manager and appears to duplicate app instances, but overall looks and functions pretty well.

You simply slide the icon off the bar to kill the app, or touch the icon to naturally open it.

A plus with the pro version, is that you can pin as many apps as you'd like. Plus there's the ability to pin widgets such as home, pause song, wifi and many more toggles. Currently shortcut to activities have been removed, but with the new, better caching system, I have a feeling they'll be added back ;)

The scrolling of the sidebar could be more fluid; as in keep up with my finger better, but overall performance was fine and the app itself has a very small resource footprint.

This app has come a long way, and I can't wait for themes and easy icon rearrangement.

Good luck Mohammad.
[Android Apps and Games] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar

This is such a great app. So much fun to use and is great for multitasking!
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
BUMP, people need to see this app!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Fix is on the way. Thanks for letting me know :)
[Android Apps and Games] Appogee:
Great app! Purchased, nice amount of settings and customization. Bumped!
[Android Apps and Games] GetPatriotized:
So it keeps running in the background? Drains battery?
[Android Apps and Games] Kameirus:
so whats the difference with this and this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2130082
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
They have a completely different UI and feature set. That's like asking what's the difference between Nova Launcher and iOS. Sure they both have the same task but they're surely different. Try them both (they're free) and you'll feel the difference.
[Android Apps and Games] nayan8teen:
The best one out there.. Period.

I've tried various quick-launch apps over the past few weeks. Stumbled onto this just today. This is by the the best one available.

Very minimal layout, & customizable. Will be buying the paid version for sure. Kudos. :good:

One suggestion - can we get customizable animation time. Currently it's a bit too slow and without the animation its just too dull :o
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Sidebar won Best Application at CodeDay Seattle hosted by StudentRND!

Here was my prize

The CodeDay Keynote

[YOUTUBE]BPym0P3hlx8[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Apps and Games] nayan8teen:
Well deserved.. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] blackbearblanc:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar

Would be great if apps could have this layout
[Android Apps and Games] Rickroller:
Just purchased the Pro version, and so far very nice! If you're taking suggestions however, i'd like a way to disable the notification, as well as a way to move the icons around into whatever order you like (rather than having to delete and reinstall to your liking). It would also be nice to be able to position the icons where we want as well, say from the bottom up, rather than the top down. But great job overall!
[Android Apps and Games] zakiancel:
thanks

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks~

Thanks guys, updates are on the way for both versions. I am a commited developer. Won't let you down. Be sure to report any bugs - thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
Hey a fellow Rain City man! This app is definitely deserving, and your effort has really earned it. Thanks OP.

P.S. I'm out of thanks so...
[Android Apps and Games] Appogee:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar

Yay for updates!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Here is an old version of the app. Is this better than Sidebar as it is on the Market?

Major differences:

- Uses a tab

- Solid color

- Less Settings

- Sidebar tears at screen edge when docking by draggin the tab

- Some lag on the dragging on lower end phones

Try it out (SUPER OLD VERSION): https://www.dropbox.com/s/pltw4vui9e2gbpl/Sidebar.apk and tell me if it is better or worse than the released version.
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
No it's definitely worse. The solid color is terrible in my opinion. It isn't as smooth, and also the constant tab is dreadful. Believe me you're heading in the right direction, don't go backwards.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
yeah for some reason, the Nexus 7 doesnt show the app on the Play Store. Weird. I just attached the Lite version apk to the OP (first post). Enjoy it.
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Would a separate torch plug in for people who want the torch be possible? Everyone could install Sidebar, and then people who want the torch option could install a small plugin that enables it.

Also, are you sure its the flash that's the issue? I'm running a Kindle Fire with 4.2.2 and it installed fine. I don't have a camera or flash, or much else, hence why I asked for the sound widget.
[Android Apps and Games] xfullmetal17:
Awesome app, haven't found something this useful in a while!

My main suggestion: any way to set up so if you swipe the bar left (assuming you're pulling in from the left, sort of "pushing" it back) it'll move it back off the screen? Took me a bit to realize I had to touch/move some other part of the screen to get rid of it.

edit: also found a slight bug in the lite version where I can't change a widget toggle without either deleting it or temporarily switching it to an app shortcut. HTC Evo 4G (supersonic) running Cyanogenmod 7.2.
[Android Apps and Games] rseiler:
Certainly an interesting app, and I like it.

But I find myself wondering if I'd get more use out of it if it also dealt with apps that are already running. I guess I'm thinking of the Win7 taskbar, where you can pin things (essentially what this app lets you do), but critically, also shows you your running apps. If it didn't, it would be pretty weird.
[Android Apps and Games] tejadakenneth:
your app is nice but the lite version you did is SUPER limited option. how do we experience this if you make lite version S-U-P-E-R lite.
[Android Apps and Games] sukulankur:
This is without question the best tweak I have used in a long long time.....I cant use my device without it. Major kudos to the dev.
[Android Apps and Games] MonsieurCandy:
Can you add the feature like When i Play game it will disable the Sidebar ? or make like Blacklist in App. Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks for all the response guys, Sidebar only gets better from here on.

Uploading the new video right now!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
AND DONE!

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[Android Apps and Games] rolliradi8:
Looks good and works well bu I miss

1) Folders (else I have to scroll to much - Folder which expands to lets say 10 icons would be perfect.)

2) Add shortcut support. i.e. to launcher the app drawer.

Hoping to be heard ;)

THANX
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks for sharing your ideas. Sidebar is constantly evolving
[Android Apps and Games] uxu:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Great app! for a future version it would be nice if we can rearrange the apps by drag & drop.
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I don't get what you are saying. He has made a lite version that allows you to experience what the app will do. If you like that and want the extra features, you buy the pro version, which I might add is very good value. The dev uses the lite version himself, so its not unusable.

Stop being cheap and wanting all the features in the lite version for nothing. You can't buy a Coke or a coffee for the amount he is asking, and you will find it more useful and longer lasting than both of them. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Well said.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I have no idea why doing that is so hard, but for some reason I haven't found a way yet...this should be something built into the android SDK. But noooo... Come on Google!
[Android Apps and Games] tyler78:
I'd like to see "center right" option for Lite version before I consider buying it. I'm using Note 2. Swiping from left is impossible. Experience is terrible. I'm using Swapps right now and I can't compare them right now.

App looks great though. Customization options are great. I loved it but can't try it like this. I wish there was a time limited version. Just for xda maybe.
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Try it on the left first, if the functionality seems OK, I can report that it works exactly the same on the right side.
[Android Apps and Games] bigblueyeti:
Yes Please!!

I downloaded the free version today and within 15 minutes had the bought the paid version.

At the moment I am running both, opening the free on the left and the paid on the right. I've just been reading this whole thread to see if anyone else suggested multiple sidebars and then was blown away to see you'd thought of it yourself which gives me hope that this will happen. :)

Are you thinking that these extra bars will be hard coded to the options above ie, 1 for favourites, 1 for recents and 1 for all apps or are you thinking that if desired we can have multiple favourite app bars each with apps for different user defined custom catergories as well, eg. a media apps bar, internet apps bar, system apps bar, social and messaging apps bar.etc. I'm hoping for the second option. I want to have a system bar open from top left, a games bar open from middle left, a messaging bar open from top right and so on.

Love this app, love your floating stickies app too.

Keep up the great work my friend, you have a really good insight into how people like to use and interact with their devices. I think you'll go far.

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

After day of use I bought the app right away leaving behind circle launcher, wave and swipeboard. Great work!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Pro version has that. Center Top Bottom - right.

Isnt the whole point of there being a Pro version all about being able to take advantage of new features and use sidebar like its meant to be used (even though I myself use Lite to make sure its not grueling but fun and not annoying, unlike some other apps A.K.A Swapps with tthe "GET FREE APPS" ad on the bottom (lol). Soo..... YEAH
[Android Apps and Games] zatrath:
Handy and lite. Thanks for sharing.
[Android Apps and Games] Sapiens:
Hi

Can you activate the family library sharing for Android in your app please?

Many apps on the Google Play store have it already but your app doesn't.

In your android developer console you can activate the family sharing for your customers.

You can do it this way:

Sign in to your Google Play Developer Console.

Select an app.

Select Pricing & Distribution.

In the "Family Library" section, select the checkbox.

Thank you very much!
[Android Apps and Games] phatestcat:
I don't know if anyone pays attention to this thread anymore, but here goes.

I was pretty disappointed that the developer abandoned the app and left paying customers like me in the dark. I still have it installed on a Samsung tablet, and was able to copy the APK from the /data folder using FX. Here it is, hope someone else is able to use it. I loaded it on my GS9+ and it loaded fine, even loaded after a reboot. Yes, the GS9+ has a "side bar" built into the system, but it's a little buggy compared to this one.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Oh man you're the best. HAHAHA Using both Pro and Lite why didnt I think of that? LOL!!! What a super awesome combo!

Thanks man, I get that a lot but it's all part of the process. You guys develop just as much as I do, it comes in many forms.
[Android Apps and Games] nakti:
I don't know if someone has pointed this. But When i'm writing a letter "A" it can't be written when touching the "A" normally and need to touch it proper to work. Its working normally when uninstall the sidebar.
[Android Apps and Games] bigblueyeti:
Wow man, you responded so quick, awesome. I edited my post but you'd already responded before I'd finished editing so I'll put the question I added to my previous post here.

Are you thinking that these extra bars will be hard coded to the options above ie, 1 for favourites, 1 for recents and 1 for all apps or are you thinking that if desired we can have multiple favourite app bars each with apps for different user defined custom catergories as well, eg. a media apps bar, internet apps bar, system apps bar, social and messaging apps bar.etc. I'm hoping for the second option. I want to have a system bar open from top left, a games bar open from middle left, a messaging bar open from top right and so on.

Thanks again

Yeti.
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
@Mohammad_Adib

Thank you for keep working and making better sidebar!

Please accept my 5 star review, in android market. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Go into settings and lower the sensitivity/width of the swipe edge. If you need help watch the video on the first post.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I don't necessarily have to accept it haha. It gets added after a few mins or an hour.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'm gonna get some sleep its like 2:30AM in Seattle. Will get back to you though. But honest answer to all those questions = i have no idea haha. Sidebar has to be kept simple bottomline.
[Android Apps and Games] "D":
@	Mohammad_Adib

Wow Very nice on my Nexus 7, Look at my Sreenshot :laugh:

Thanks!!!!

regards "D"
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Testing will report, if any issues are found.
[Android Apps and Games] piccobit:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Sidebar looked so promising, I immediately bought the Pro version! :D

Rearranging the apps using drag and drop would be a great new feature! :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] gekas:
NIce app, thanks for working on this!

Since the sliding menus from the side get more and more popular:

what happens if the running app also uses swipe gestures?
[Android Apps and Games] ericerk:
Wishing for more widgets in the lite version, other wise epic!
[Android Apps and Games] Razorback121:
I can't use the A, Q, ↑ and ?123 keys (the keys on the left side) while I have the app activated ;)
[Android Apps and Games] ahmadsamhann:
awesome app. it has the feature I need(toggle).

edit: why I can't put Sidebar itself to the bar? O.o and its like hard for it to stay in background(always closed)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Watch the video. Adjust swipe edge width and height.
[Android Apps and Games] Intellectua1:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

In the menu select center left and adjust height....

---------- Post added at 04:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:34 AM ----------

Best sidebar app out and I've tried all of them... Bought the pro version..
[Android Apps and Games] 20degrees:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Just bought it. It's perfect except for 2 things.

1. Ability to move items up our down on the bar (some reason the phone icon is missing from the menu and the only way to have it is keep it at the top after installation).

2. Notification in the drop down needs to be gone (not just hidden but ability to be turned off). If it's hidden, it still uses the space and the tap to configure is an eye sore imo.

Other than that, this is a great app. And this is what I shouldn't bought first, instead of that "other" app....
[Android Apps and Games] Mikeyy:
Very nice app, didn't notice it before XDA announced it on main page.

+1 for suggestion on 2 side pannels, left and right and for contacts dial.

Tested out toggles and I have few suggestions:

1. Change toggle icon color or whole icon when toggle is turned on/off, so you know right away is wi-fi (for example) is on or off.

2. Bluetooth toggle is taking you to bluetooth settings, why? Why it just doesn't toggle BT?

3. Volume toggle turns off / increases MEDIA volume step by step. I expected it to turn on/off ringer/alerts/system volume and maybe even media, but not just media and not step by step increasing volume.

4. Add new toggles: BT on/off with BT discovery ON, 2G/3G, Mobile data, Airplane, Reboot, Media Scanner, NFC...
[Android Apps and Games] mcmb03:
great work, just upgraded to pro!
[Android Apps and Games] Doublewise:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Does in paid version has ability to put app icon in lower part of the screen?

Edit: very handy for single handed operation.
[Android Apps and Games] patou75:
Oh ok, for me, I use it like a dock which I can access from everywhere. And in my dock (on a launcher) I've got 3 essential app + 2 folder with specific app. So I want use your app like that. It would be great but if you think it's irrelevant..^^
[Android Apps and Games] bervin:
You know how in the chrome browser you swipe the edges of the screen to swipe between opened tabs? does this impede that functionality?
[Android Apps and Games] travsraven:
I'm having a problem with the pro version. When I turn off notification - I cannot get back into Sidebar Pro at all... It means I have to deinstall it and then reinstall so notification is appearing in order for me to get to settings.

Can something be done about this... Am using Samsung Galaxy S2..

PS sorry if it's been brought up - Signal is weak here and cant get all pages up till get out of this blasted area later on.
[Android Apps and Games] NegativeOne:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Would you consider adding a shortcut to launch the sidebar? This would allow you to use this too long side another one that would launch it. I'd love to launch this app from lmt
[Android Apps and Games] redvw74:
Απ: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Please make notification on top bar disappear (pro). It ruins everything!

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

I'm pretty sure in the newest version you can choose to remove it. Its a check box towards the top of the settings.
[Android Apps and Games] 20degrees:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

It stays there. This was also a request by me.
[Android Apps and Games] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Then if you go through app info you can un check the notifications box there and it'll get rid of it. :p
[Android Apps and Games] piccobit:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

One problem I noticed is, that the app is very often closed and doesn't automatically restart again, even with the notification enabled! :(
[Android Apps and Games] 20degrees:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

And it just makes the icon blank and the settings box in the drop down remains there.
[Android Apps and Games] morruk:
AW: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

to all the concerns about the notification icon - it is simply not possible to completely get rid of it. android closes an application after a while if is has no ongoing notification, making it transparent is the only option for 'normal', unrootet users who will also download this app from google play.

if you guys are already on 4.+ you can disable notifications for sidebar as shown in the op. and if you found your way to xda please consider rooting your phone and lock sidebar to the memory. its working fine here on sgs III, no stop or fc since the earliest version with notifications disabled.

now for the development things:

seems like many users want folder support in next releases, I made a quick sketch how it might look like ;)

I don't think it's completely useless, might be quiet a nice gadget ;)

even more important is imo the ability to rearrange icons by drag and drop, please consider adding this feature! its a pain to delede/re-add an app always if your priority order has changed.. ;)

last thing that would be nice to have is icon theme support, like apex/nova just a long-press - choose icon from gallery option.

that's it for now :)

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9300
[Android Apps and Games] 20degrees:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Several other apps can completely disable the notification while it remains running...

The op says to uncheck the notification - it remains there on a stock rooted 4.2.2 nexus 4.

An option for it should have the icon in the app drawer take you to its settings and give an option to fully get rid of the notification icon and drop down link.
[Android Apps and Games] lsdream:
I downloaded the lite version for trying, and now it's impossible to type with the keyboard on the left side where the sidebar supposed to show.

can u fix it?

if its matter, i'm using galaxy nexus running JB 4.2.2
[Android Apps and Games] lars1216:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I had the same problem. For me it went away when I lowered the sensitivity.
[Android Apps and Games] redvw74:
Απ: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Well.. If I knew that the notification bar "tap to configure" thing would stay forever I wouldn't go to buy pro version. Pro version promises this feature to make you buy/support this app and it just fails to deliver it. Simple as that.

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[Android Apps and Games] speedfreak228:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Anyway you can add icon sizing to the next update? That way you have less scrolling.
[Android Apps and Games] fishfuzz:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Lower the sensitivity and/or change the height size (so it's above the keyboard).

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Android Apps and Games] FranzVz:
That's also the direction I see this app going in. Would be an amazing addition for sure!

I love the "all apps" idea. Just to see an alphabetical list of all the apps would be great.