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[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Looks like shortcuts are the next thing to implement. Drag and drop sorting is like literally impossible...but ill see what i can do..
[Android Apps and Games] elmerohueso:
I'd like to swipe *anywhere* on my left side, not just the center or bottom. Swapps offers minute control over the width and length of the swipe area, not just the position of the swipe area.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
So top left, center left, or bottom left WITH height adjustment is not good enough for you? Well then you can resort to using other apps with ads and whatnot. Sorry it wasn't enough for you but for everyone else it was...There are always outliers.
[Android Apps and Games] elmerohueso:
Your previous comment didn't mention height adjustment being possible in Pro, just more positions.

Anyway, can you make Sidebar hide when you hit Home and Search buttons?

If Sidebar is open, it disables my Search button (hitting Search does nothing).

Also, while the Back button will usually hide the Sidebar, open Sidebar > Add Item > Back > Back does not hide the Sidebar.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Excellent point! I realize this too. This does need to be taken care of and its only like 2 lines of code and so simple. I don't know why i haven't done this yet. Expect this to be done a.s.a.p
[Android Apps and Games] partylikeaninjastar:
I've been using this app for a day now and I'm loving it. And I'm loving it even more now that I switched to a CM based ROM as opposed to an AOKP based one (why, oh why, does CM not implement nav ring shortcuts?).

Just a couple suggestions:

1) Make it harder to remove icons from the side bar. Sometimes I swipe from the side on accident removing one of my shortcuts. There should be confirmation when removing them this way.

2) Make it so we're able to re-order the side bar by dragging and dropping.

3) Maybe add an ability to lock the side bar? Meaning, if I have it set up the way I want to and don't plan on making any changes, I won't need the green plus button on it anymore and I won't need to delete or (possibily) rearrage shortcuts.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
1. I'll put a delay after opening the sidebar till you can swipe. Probably 1000ms

2. This is extremely hard and i'll look into it

3. Wow great point! That's going in settings!
[Android Apps and Games] sam66958:
I Just downloaded pro today and love it. I am having a few problems tho an have a few suggestions.

1. Your side bar can still be opened on WidgetLocker's lock screen. You could probably make a fix for this if your not going to though I will email teslacoil and see if they can make a fix from their end.

2. Swipe to remove. You may not have problems with it but to many it is annoying. I have already accidentally removed a few of my apps from the list. I'm not says remove the feature because its cool and im sure you spent a lot of time on it but it would be nice to have a toggle to disable it.

3. Settings I think you should add a link to the settings on the box that shows up (insert, edit, delete) when you hold down a icon. That way if you use your work around to hide the notification settings can still be accessed.

4. Keeping it open. I'm not sure how you have the app coded so it wont stay open without the notification but a setting to disable the notification even if its just a link to the app info would be nice. Mark it "experimental" so no one complains if it dosent work on their phone. (mine stays open fine without the notifications.)

5. Scroll Lock The way I use your app its just a shortcut to the apps I use the most. I dont have to have a top of apps on it I just want what fits on my screen. I dont know if I'm explaining this well but pretty much I want to be able to hide the add button and lock the scroll so its like a solid grid similar to a folder on your home screen.

That way every time I slide out the side bar my apps are in the same place every time without an ugly add button and I can't accidentally remove icons because you where so kind enough to add all my suggested futures and fixes.

Keep up the good work just make sure you focus on compatibility and stability before features. Every one adds feauters to get more intrest and downloads but thats no good if its not stable and everyone gives you bad reviews.
[Android Apps and Games] informravi:
Great idea :good:..I would like to see this implemented as well...Locking the sidebar should disable removing shortcuts by swipe, as I tend to accidentally remove shortcuts at times while opening the sidebar.
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Would creating a Backup/Restore settings option be difficult, as I think that would cure one issue. I swiped one of my top icons off earlier and had to wipe all of them off so I could add them back in the correct order.

It would also allow me to have the same setup on my Kindle Fire 2 and my Atrix. :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] kurtfhouse:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Set the position to anywhere then set the height to full and it covers the whole edge. Not rocket science mate, have a play!

I have bought GYF and Liberty before I found this app and I have to say its the best of the lot, very fast, love the personalisation. Bought the Pro version straight away.

If you're open to suggestions would love to be able to add all of the nav bar buttons not just recents, would make some interesting options available with custom ROMs where you can mod or hide the nav bar and icon mask support like Nova etc.. Has so I can have matching icons in my app drawer and side bar. Plus one on the shortcuts to.

That being said if this app stayed as it was I would be more then happy to use it without updates. A well thought out and polished app. Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] s1l3nt:
latest update is working great. I like the recent app widget. I might not use it often because i have a capacitive button for that, but you made it look really cool by having another bar at the bottom. Neat idea
[Android Apps and Games] kurtfhouse:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Instead of wiping all the icons out long press the icon you want to be under the one you accidentally deleted and hit the insert button and place it back.
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Missed that option. It works great.

Carry on. :D
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Yeah #5 is a big one. That neeedss to be implemented and i'll do it soon. Don't worry. As for the notification...im still hesitant to remove it. Maybe for 4.1+ devices ill have it go to app info and instruct to remove notification.

Great, thanks a lot for all the feedback. Expect improvements :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
You like the recent apps widget? Super! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] lucky13:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Any way to increase the speed it opens? Im an instant open kinds guy. ;)

Sent from my S3...like a BOSS.
[Android Apps and Games] deadroach:
Mohammad_Adib, would be perfect, if you add toggle for enabling/disabling mobile network
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
available to put custom icon on next version please. :)
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Pretty slick app, first off some comments. Really slick and nice looking, it took me a bit to get it to launch, I had to increase the Sensitivity. Could be because I have a case, screen protector etc.. But once I did that, no problem. Everything looks really nice and refined, although the long-press list on an item kind of doesn't fit with the rest.

Are you planning on adding other show/launch zones, like right side, bottom, etc? Of course phones with a navbar+Google Now wouldn't want it on the bottom, but other phones it might work really well down there.

And just a few suggestions..

Can you lower the Notification priority? I'm pretty sure this has zero effect on the service priority (ie: How resistant to being killed) but it'll allow it to fall lower down in the notification list. It seems to be pretty high right now, I'd personally suggest making it as low as possible.

Second, is there any way to use less ram? I installed it, cleared the list, added 3 apps to the list. Shows using 42M of ram. Pretty heavy, it'd be nice if it used less.

Add a way to create shortcuts. This, paired with other apps that can create complex Shortcuts, can let users create actions to almost anything.
[Android Apps and Games] Experiences:
i don't know why but it doesn't show anything to add but wifi toggle etc. i can't add apps to it.
[Android Apps and Games] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

42mb? Yikes, I've never had mine use more than 20mb.
[Android Apps and Games] hectorcore:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Hey man, excelent app, a question And suggestion ¿you can add the option of increase or decrease the velocity of the animation?

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] fishfuzz:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Great idea, but it requires more clicks than my current workflow (press and hold home). Perhaps just a swipe from the bottom as a choice? Or even replace my current tap and hold home.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Android Apps and Games] w1040:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

May I know what toggle widget you are using in your video? Brightness, audio, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
There is a dedicated navbar button....like seriously how hard is it to long press home or click the navbar button? But nooooo, people wanted recent apps for no apparent reason so I implemented it.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Brightness, Sound, and Torch....
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
42M!? umm...sorry but I've never seen it go past like ~20...weird. It shouldn't matter unless you have a device with < 512mb of ram...I'm on a nexus with 2GB of ram so it's no big deal at all.
[Android Apps and Games] jackdonogy:
How do I remove the Sidebar Notification from permanently being in my notification pull down menu?
[Android Apps and Games] Flash23:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I've been following this thread but I don't use Sidebar... I do like the direction its going...

But how hard is it for you people to read a few pages instead of asking the same question that's being ask on every page... It frustrates me so I can only imagine how frustrating it is for the author...

Sorry for the rant... Good luck!
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Would having the recent apps bar be activated by the search key (search assistant /Google now) be an option? If it wasn't too hard to implement then it would make access to it easier :)
[Android Apps and Games] w1040:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Sorry, what I meant is where can I get it from playstore? So that I can add it on the sidebar
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

You can go into settings > applications > sidebar > uncheck "show notifications"
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I thought they were coming from your OS settings. They are not an extra app and should automatically show up. Do you not see them if you install, and what version OS are you running?

Bear in mind that it van be a pain to get back into the configuration. Re-enabling the notification didnt seem to work for me on the early version, and the only way to get it back was to uninstall and then reinstall. Not a huge issue.
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
I FC'ed and re-ran it, and it's been hovering around 20s.. Maybe just that initial run.. Or maybe the application list loading? I dunno.

But it does matter, I'm an app whore and have too many services running as it is. I can always tell when I've added more as I see apps getting killed by the system faster. I back off a few, and back to normal. But yeah, as long as it stays at 20m, that's reasonable. :)
[Android Apps and Games] journeyman73:
FCing it after re-enabling the notification brings it back

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Any plans on adding a universal search widget to the sidebar? I have a Galaxy note 2 & there is no dedicated search button. Only option we have is long pressing menu for search & it doesn't seem to work in all apps..
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
Suggestion :: Swipe up from Recent App bar close app.

Recent App in 2.6 really usefull for multitasking. Difference from stock android recent app. It only show what app that running. Like Task Manager. Really good Dev. This is what i really want :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
What about indicators? If an app that is pinned and is running, it will show a little highlight just like the windows 7/8 taskbar
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
Nice. Lit Blue Triangle may be nice. Like Stardock or RocketDock. If icon holder enable, the holder will light up like windows 7/8 taskbar.

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Blacklisting Some app in Recent Bar may be good also. Or hide it.
[Android Apps and Games] fishfuzz:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Hahaha, the joys of feature creep. You are doing great. I am still trying to decide if this is something I really would use day to day, but it looks fantastic.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Yeah I feel like making another app called taskbar that acts the same as the Windows taskbar...and has pinned apps but then also tags along the running apps after it ;)
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
GloveBox have implemented Icons rearrangements. I think you can also do the same. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
I would love it if the recent bar can open by swiping from the screen below. Then we will have true mulit tasking from anywhere.

I don't know you have seen zephyr on jailbreak iphone but that's the app that I really love to have on android and your bottom bar is the closest thing to it.

Swipe up - show recent apps bottom bar

Swipe the app up - close app

Touch the app - launch app

Touch anywhere else to close the bar

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unity launcher has that feature too. Rearrange within the bar but both glovebox and unity looks not as clean as Sidebar or the dev as active as Mohammad who listens to the user and pumping out update with features and give full support fast here.
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
It was just a suggestion, and I hope this will be helpful. :o

P.S I'm using all three.
[Android Apps and Games] petrisch:
Is it reasonable to add hide shadow option? In my opinion it looks not so great on some themes. And what about task killer feature to recent app widget if it appears? For example, swipe-out to close. Thanks developers.
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

Something like this indicator would be nice
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I think most people can identify the app by the icon and don't need to see it's label. Plus, glovebox is a great app but Sidebar is different.
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
plus the extra icon is redundant..... if it were implemented I'd imagine it would look much cleaner like this...
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
This was a planned feature but i don't think I'm going to implement it. Sidebar is good the way it is.

I feel like I've already gone overboard with features especially widgets. Simple, yet elegant...kinda I guess.
[Android Apps and Games] ruvort:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I honestly agree. Its very minimalistic the way it is.

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Yeah... I think if the recent apps was it's own separate app that together these two would make multitasking a breeze.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks for letting me know. Appreciate it :good:
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
No problem! On your next release here are some suggestions.

1) Add custom icon support.

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

3) Add optimizations.

4) Maybe folders.

5) Possibly add the option to have it function like the Edge Launcher for Ubuntu phones, where it's just one gesture instead of clicking.

Please respond with your opinion on those ideas. Keep it up man.
[Android Apps and Games] SpasilliumNexus:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar

Just tried the free version and instantly bought the pro. This is amazing! Great job and congrats on being top winner!
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Duely noted. Will try to add toggle widgets actually. Great Idea. You've helped a lot. I forgot if you bought pro or not, but since you are such a help I would like to give it to you for free if you haven't bought it already.

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EDIT: Sidebar will now start from the right as default. Usually, most people are right handed so the thumb rests on the right side of the screen - and i usually move it to the right anyway. What do you guys think?
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar

I am just using the lite version so I'm not sure if some of my suggestion are already in pro version. Forgive me if they are. Here goes.

1. Themes or at least color background color of the icons, bar color, transparency levels etc.

2. Able to add Widgets would be super helpful. Even if it's is 1×1 size so I can put my flash light widget for example or Wifi turn on off.

3. Ability to swipe recent apps. Swipe left to recent apps while default open up whatever apps you set up with.

4. Able to choose to show apps name or not.

5. Folders or at least able to arrange the apps.

6. Auto hide after a period of time.

7. Ability to configure which position of the screen you will be able to swipe or the edge height.

Honestly though, I have tried gyf launcher, glovebox and unity launcher( which I am using currently). Yours is really good and very similar to unity or glovebox but better/very sensitive to swipe. Keep it up.
[Android Apps and Games] BigJeff:
WOW Thanks! I will gladly except the pro version! I will donate once I have some money in my account. Money has been extremely tight otherwise I'd have already purchased it. Glad I could help, and will continue to do so :) EDIT: I'm not sure how I feel about it starting on the right, conceptually it makes sense but on some screen sizes you may have to bring your thumb in at an odd angle to use it. I will try it and report how it works.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Future Update Preview - Widgets are coming to Pro! + More Settings!

Update on Development

- Thought about default start position on right - but on my nexus in landscape mode that becomes impossible with the navigation bar. So left by default unfortunately.

- Working on refining the application/widget picker.

- More settings added!

Update should be available in a few days or so.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Allright, what's your email - I'll send the apk.

I trust you will keep it to yourself :cool:
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Click the notification - some of the options are there that you talk about. But that is super helpful and I realize this is the path to Sidebar's success, so thanks for laying it out - you are 100% correct.
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
Wow, the update looks amazing. I can't wait to try it out.

**I agree with another member, ability to turn off the notification ongoing would be a nice feature as well.

Amazing work so far.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Thanks, Yeah that's being implemented. But when you click on the option to disable it you will get a message saying that

"Disabling the notification will cause the app to close in low memory situations."

The whole point of the notification is to keep the service at the foreground and prevent Android OS from killing it. Which sucks.
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
I hear ya. I have note 2 and I always have more than enough memory left so doesn't matter but for lower end phone, I see you need to have that option. I am just saying, you can implement it as an option and let the users choose.

Thanks for being very active and great support.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Yeah, no problem. But even on my Nexus 4 with 2GB of RAM, the app dies without the notification so many times. I have no idea why - but this happens with all services that do not put up a notification unfortunately.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Adding Drop Shadow!

Which looks better?

Design 1:

Design 2:

The difference is in the positioning (look at the left of the sidebar)
[Android Apps and Games] Neurom707:
Design 1 :D
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Agreed! And set. Thanks

^ Now that just looks sexy.
[Android Apps and Games] ezechiele25172012:
Hello, why lite version is 1.1 and pro 1.0? I just bought the pro
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Umm, Lite version had a bug so I patched it with 1.1.

Wait for the new update in a few days for Pro. Be sure to leave a review! Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] ezechiele25172012:
Ok sure, I want only suggest you a feature that could be interesting: can you insert in the configuration something to adjust the speed of the animation?I think that it should be a bit faster .

another question: how can I order the added applications to your sidebar?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] athdaraxen:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar

I've got a request if at all possible.

I've been having some issues while typing. I have my bar on the left side and when I go to hit a or q it opens the bar up. I've tried making the width smaller and it helped with the keyboard but now it's a bit harder to open the Sidebar.

Basically what I'm asking is since we can adjust the width, can we adjust the length as well? Mind you I'm on the free version so I don't know of the pro version has this capability. (waiting until payday to buy pro lol).
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I wont remove recent apps, but I'll take a break and implement some other things. Recent apps is pretty useless right now - BUT - it's cool :p

So, speaking of other improvements, just lowered the RAM usage by clearing resources more often when different floating windows close.

The result? 16MB of RAM usage instead of 25MB

Dang, I really like the glass look of Sidebar - honestly though.
[Android Apps and Games] fishfuzz:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

It does look quite good.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Should I remove icon holders?
[Android Apps and Games] chronicfathead:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

I don't use it as it just makes it look more cluttered. Does anyone use the holders?
[Android Apps and Games] drraptor:
Re: [APP][2.1+] Sidebar - A brilliant new way of multitasking on Android.

You can use the hand symbol you are already using to act as a "mouse pointer"
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
sure. glassy look sidebar is already better without holder
[Android Apps and Games] mutantblack:
agree. I like without the holder
[Android Apps and Games] MrxSiN:
can u speedup duration of animation on showing the sidebar and icon? it quite slow.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Looks like icon holders are going to be ditched for a lock checkbox (disables + button and swiping apps out) instead of the icon holders checkbox. Yup. Saw this coming. And also, (maybe) another slider for animation speed. Sounds good?