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[Android Apps and Games] Antonio dev:
Nice app

Nice & handy app. However, I miss the possibility to add shortcuts / widgets to the sidebar. Many of my screen icons are Tasker task widgets to perform things like activating WiFi, background data, GPS etc. before starting an app. If I could place these widgets on the sidebar, it would be great.
[Android Apps and Games] krukev:
This seemed something really useful for me. However, I did a refund as I could not get it to show up. I now played around with the Lite version, and I cannot get it to show. I tried moving sensitivity all the way (both sides even), I tried rebooting. I tried different launcher (MIUI and Nova). Does someone know what could be the problem? Maybe it is somewhere in this 180 pages, but I will not read them all and I did a search.

I'm on a Huawei U9508 with MIUI v5 (3.6.7)

-edit-

It seems to only be working when I'm actually in the settings menu. When I close that via any way, it will not respond/show up anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Miui turns of overlays. You need to go to settings and give sidebar app the permission for overlays! I have no idea why the ppl making MIUI wud do this.
[Android Apps and Games] krukev:
I had already tried that, but it seems a reboot didn't help so I had to force close it. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
Paranoid android halo has been open sourced, have a peek. I hope you can make something to use the windowed flags :)

Just asked moles. The flag to windowize the app is Intent.ACTIVITY_FLOATING_WINDOW
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
What do you mean windowize the app? :o we can take running apps and make them floating windows? Whaat :o
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
kinda, look into paranoid androids halo feature. if you start an application with the extra intent flag or 0x0000200 and paranoid android Roms will automatically make them windowed as if started by halo.

I personally hate that little bubble but would love to have this as an option from the sidebar.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
See the thing is that only works on PA, so most consumers wont be able to enjoy that feature.
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
just giving it as an option would be nice for those of us who can. it is ignored silently by sytem that dont have it. like when you add an app have like a long press to assign the flagged versions would be a clean way to not bother non pa frameworked roms

not a must, but I sourly hate having halo AND the sidebar...

edit:also with it open sourced, there are many other ROMs that will have it soon too
[Android Apps and Games] deckoff:
Hello

I just bought Nook Color HD+ - the tablet is really under- costed for its screen and so on. It got google play as well.

Unfortunately the default recent apps button is mapped to recent books or something, and most recent apps are not shown.

I bought Sidebar, and really love it, butr I would be happier if I am able to map the app itself to home button or Nova launcher action.

I will propose the following:

Some apps come with two icons - one for settings and one for the app itself - thus the app can be mapped. Would you consider such an option -most contemporary launchers are able to hide uneeded icons, so this should not be a problem.

Please consider this option.
[Android Apps and Games] ryoen:
Maybe a stupid question, but where can I change the order??? Running the pro version...
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
remove and reads it in the order you want
[Android Apps and Games] OneChaos:
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but can we please have a screen off toggle? Or at lease an icon that matches the aesthetic of your toggle icons? :fingers-crossed: Running the pro version BTW.
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
its possible sorta. the application would have to request administrative access to do it. there are apps that already do this though, why not use those?
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
So I've been using Vanilla RootBox for a while on my LGOG and I just started using the ribbon feature for the left side the screen. Why is it with Sidebar, I have to click multiple times on the icons to get them to "focus" as you say but the ribbon, it goes instant no matter when I click it?

Not trashing Sidebar at all. I love it and have been using Sidebar Pro for months now, but with the ribbon on RootBox, I don't have to click on the home screen for a few seconds in order to "focus" to launch an app using ribbon.

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Sent from my LG Original Gangsta
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
ribbons is in the system is a very likely reason. sidebar only does this after hitting home. not too big of an issue. if youre always returning home then launching something, then you're not using the app like it should be
[Android Apps and Games] dacornholio:
Not sure if this has been addressed yet but Bluetooth toggle only brings me to the Bluetooth setting page, anyway to make it "toggle" instead?
[Android Apps and Games] itsmikeramsay:
This app isnt open sourced is it?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Usually paid apps arent free.
[Android Apps and Games] Giot:
I would love to see the sensitivity bumped up a little more. Right now I have to scrunch my finger against my case just to get the bar to pop out even on max senstivity. Other than that I love this app!

Thanks for the dev work.
[Android Apps and Games] blenkows:
You can do this on your own

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Sent from my LG Original Gangsta
[Android Apps and Games] Sizzers:
Hi! Are you going to introduce the ability to re-organise apps/widgets in Sidebar?

It was the perfectly simple and straightforward app that I was looking for until I discovered this lack of functionality which all but makes it unuseable for my needs. My fault as I normally research my apps pretty meticulously before purchase, but obviously for some brain-block reason not enough in this case!

Thanks. :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] Ralkkai:
So everything seems to work fine except the music controls, which is the main reason I want to use this app. I haven't found another sidebar app with integrated music controls. I got them to work on my wife's phone but they won't on mine. It's a Samsung Transform Ultra if that is any help.
[Android Apps and Games] MikeRL100:
To the developer/OP, are you thinking about updating Sidebar with some bug fixes eventually? Or creating another new version of Sidebar? This app is too good to let rot. I'm not expecting an update ASAP, just if Sidebar is going to get patched again, or are we going to see a new major version of Sidebar that reinvents the wheel. I wouldn't even mind paying again! I just want an eventual update. This app has so much potential, and honestly the competition just looks ugly in comparison. Don't let this cash cow die!
[Android Apps and Games] ahmedalsiyabi:
nice

_______________nice work_______________
[Android Apps and Games] Eastern37:
He said a while ago that he will either be releasing a new app or redesigning this one from the ground up when he has time. Hopefully that's what he still plans to do! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Hold tight :)
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Sidebar Pro and Lite just got updated with a much more efficient background processing code, and far better memory management.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Awww!
[Android Apps and Games] Sheeptar:
Amazing app. Used smart taskbar for a long time but this thing is so much prettier. Well worth the money.

Just one thing. Would help massively if I could change the positions [up/down] of added apps. I can only delete them from the list now.
[Android Apps and Games] underskyzx:
Not sure if it was answered already but is there a way to remove also from recent tasks the apps when I slide off them in Sidebar?

It drives me crazy seeing apps stack endlessly in recent tasks even after cleaning them on Sidebar.

I noticed also, looking at logcat, that when I close apps on recent tasks some memory is freed, but in not sure.
[Android Apps and Games] spacepanda:
love the app, I was hoping stuff like icon pack support and folders might be coming eventually? are you planning on releasing new features like that at some point?

I'd kill to be able to reorganize the icons, its a pain to remake it on all my devices every time I have an app-switchup etc
[Android Apps and Games] underskyzx:
Bump
[Android Apps and Games] jibsen:
I bought the Pro version yesterday, and since then I've had to manually start the app four times after realizing it had stopped. I have the notification enabled, and I am not running any task killers, so not sure why that is.

Also, I would like to add my support for the suggestions to find a way to read the icons from the most popular launchers, and adding a more intuitive way to reorder the icons on the bar :good:.
[Android Apps and Games] mownecks:
It doesn't work in my neo v running miui v5

Sent from my Neo V
[Android Apps and Games] zard:
Lucky for you, I had this issue before and know how to overcome it. Use Titanium backup to convert sidebar to a system app.

Don't be shy to click on Thanks if this tip helps!
[Android Apps and Games] UnitForge:
Pretty cool:)
[Android Apps and Games] x-dira:
can u add button back, meunu, volume.....!? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Doesn't your device already have those? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] x-dira:
...my hard key broken button back, volume up :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] highcrypt:
Its really cool this app!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] lesliescott06:
Hi

I recommend the task manager from Replicon. It has the apps as well which works pretty well and all its interfaces are user friendly.
[Android Apps and Games] Thomas_BA:
Just bought the app, formerly SwypePad user ;)

I would also love to see the possibility to add a "separator line" between the apps, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] shadowslifer:
i suggest to add call shortcut, for direct call friends and others.

it would be so useful =)
[Android Apps and Games] Thomas_BA:
..and if possible App shortcuts:)
[Android Apps and Games] jadvice:
Just found this app and it's truly amazing! However, there's a little thing that bothers me. I'm using WidgetLocker to modify my lockscreen. What to do so that Sidebar wouldn't appear while the lockscreen is on? Feels like there's no use to have a lockscreen if it's still possible to use Sidebar. Or am I doing something wrong? While searching for the solution, I found gkaravid's post about WidgetLocker's "hide list" to prevent Sidebar appearing while on WidgetLocker lockscreen. Could someone please tell me what is this "hide list", where to find it and if it really works? I'm such a newbie with Android customization and would highly appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] 123SIT:
Will you be rectifying the code to allow for proper notification compliance in 4.3? Roundr as well?
[Android Apps and Games] alex.franksco:
Great app, but something app crashed.
[Android Apps and Games] alex.franksco:
same ubuntu sidebar
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'm sorry that's not possible. Google has made it required.
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
great app loving it....but one issue is that after a while for some reason that i can not explain the sidebar fails to work... i tried clearing cache and data in settings and the only way i can get it working is if i reboot the phone...has anyone had any issues with this please?

if it helps i am using nova launcher and on 4.3 rom..
[Android Apps and Games] 123SIT:
I'm sorry Mohammad as I reread the G+ post regarding this and now fully understand what is going on now. So with the help of Notifications Off + Tasker I can now automate the hiding of notifications at boot. Thanks for your awesome apps and just so it's known I don't believe the way Google chose to handle this is the best way.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Right on my man!
[Android Apps and Games] zard:
Hi, I bought tasker but have never been successful in using it. Can you share how you do Notifications Off + Tasker? Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] 123SIT:
Away from my computer ATM, but I'd be more than happy to help when I return.
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Ehh anyone? Feel like I spend money on this app for nothing.
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Update 4.4

- New tutorial

- Notification hidden by default on rooted devices
[Android Apps and Games] crazycranky:
Requested Feature

Hi. I would love to be able to edit the order of the short cuts in sidebar. The purpose is to move the apps I use most to the top for easy access. Also If I need a newly added app near the top I would like to be able to move the new app added at the bottom of the list to a higher position without having to remove all the apps above it and then re-add them all again. If in the process I miss adding an app or get the order wrong I have to start over again.

I hope this could be added soon as I love how the app works, except for not being able to re-order the list in sidebar.

Thanks for your work sofar!

crazycranky.
[Android Apps and Games] chaosdefinesorder:
Tap and hold an existing shortcut and then select "insert" to add a shortcut immediately above an existing shortcut!

[MENTION=4249916]Mohammad_Adib[/MENTION]: Please could you add the feature, or at least the option, to dismiss the siderbar with a tap anywhere outside the bar? I'm so used to doing this with pretty much all other sidebars and menus etc. so I keep instinctively tapping outside the bar to dismiss but end up activating whatever is behind the sidebar!
[Android Apps and Games] jarayn:
I think it would be brilliant if you could choose which side bar apps opened in a floating window individually.

So many roms have floating window support now I think it would be popular.
[Android Apps and Games] crazycranky:
Great and Thanks! Somehow I did not pickup that up...:o
[Android Apps and Games] mbze430:
Anyone have problem deleting the "People" icon out of Sidebar? Every time I try to delete it, it just stays in there.

I use Contact+ so I don't need People in the sidebar

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Deleting Data and clearing Cache fix the problem. i was able to remove the People/Contact icon
[Android Apps and Games] harleycult:
By far, one of the best apps for multi-tasking!

I guess if we can have a way to edit the sequence of the icons, since I have many times removed an app by accidental swipe and then found no way to arrange it in the previous order.

So thats my request, if we could have a way to arrange the app sequentially. (maybe by holding the icon for sometime and dragging it to the desired position in the bar)

Thanks for this wonderful app!

HC
[Android Apps and Games] gordito_gr:
I tried this, but its no good.

Add the ability to add shortcuts, at least.
[Android Apps and Games] jarayn:
Again quoting this old post just to update.

The new xposed module adds floating window support to any rom. So now everyone would be able to enjoy that feature.

If its not too hard to add support for that I think its a great idea.
[Android Apps and Games] Flash23:
Hey Mo, will 2 bars ever be possible? I would like one on the left side of the screen as well... I have the pro version btw
[Android Apps and Games] lesliescott06:
Hi

I manage to go with the task management with the software from Replicon. Its been cloud based, calender based, user friendly interface and comes with easy navigation.
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
Or is it that sidebar plus blew your app out of the water adding all the features I told you were possible months ago but you insisted the android code didn't exist for it..

So now basically this app is abandoned..
[Android Apps and Games] HoochieCoo:
Sidebar Plus is looking good feature-wise. I was always happy with Ribbons in AOKP. This was close but without the ability to add shortcuts for some strange reason.
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
Yeah if he could have added the shortcuts it would have made it near perfect IMO. The features of Sidebar Plus are just a bonus, but now I guess that's where I'm headed.
[Android Apps and Games] Goku80:
Am gonna be honest. I appreciate and respect all devs who go out of there way to help you out and reply if you got an issue. But some who do not even listen to there userbase for me they lose all respect. Anyways this looks like a dead project now so might as well close this thread. Just a shame I feel I wasted two pounds.
[Android Apps and Games] 12packabs:
For 17, you show much more composure than most on XDA. Kudos on a polite and well-written reply. I will gladly buy your apps and support your developments.
[Android Apps and Games] ingenious247:
I guess I'm confused as to what this meant. Because here you don't say that you don't believe in adding new features, you are telling us you don't have time to improve the app anymore.
[Android Apps and Games] mbze430:
So I take it that SideBar is now an abandon project/app?

Guess it's time to move to Sidebar Plus?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
Before making assumptions: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45302802&postcount=1870
[Android Apps and Games] alex.inthi:
Cool App

Really helpful app! Thanks dude!

;)
[Android Apps and Games] jolas:
After a long time started using again sidebar, but I have a problem with position of gesture area randomly dissaligning from the desired vertical position.

Why is this happens? Is it a known problem?
[Android Apps and Games] 123421342:
The only issue left is the app not opening after hitting home button. Is this an app issue or what?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
You guys should check out my new app :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2477580
[Android Apps and Games] lohanchien:
A true gentleman.... I will support all of your projects (which are perfectly simple). TAKE MY MONEY!!!! :victory:
[Android Apps and Games] billybag:
The original post is very very descriptive. But in spite of all the features you clearly listed, I didn't see if the sidebar could be activated through a button, like the search button for example.
[Android Apps and Games] oibaf2010:
+1 to floating window support. It would be very userful not only for those who have PA or derivatives, but also for those who have XHaloFloatingWindow module from Xposed Framework. So it could be useful for virtually any 4.0+ ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] underskyzx:
dam still can't add shortcut?
[Android Apps and Games] Hollow Ronin:
awwwwwe this is nice.
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
hehe, ni e to see im not the only one
[Android Apps and Games] rajesh154:
Sidebar crashes UI on Samsung galaxy grand

Hi,

Recently upgraded my galaxy grand duos to 4.2.2 (from 4.2.1) and on installing sidebar the UI keeps crashing (the error message reads "the system UI has crashed"). Has anyone else faced this issue? Any way to resolve this?

Rajesh
[Android Apps and Games] TheSidiO:
Can't change icons with 4.4 on the nexus 5
[Android Apps and Games] graphorce:
Just bought this last night, very happy with it. :D

Is it possible to add an option so that once you pull the sidebar onto the screen, tapping anywhere outside the bar to close the bar? A fake overlay of sorts? Of course, if there's enough requests for this feature..
[Android Apps and Games] biggiebro:
This is a dead product
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
It already does that. Maybe on some device's that functionality doesn't trigger?

And no this is not a dead product. Just wait and see what happens after i get these college apps out of the way. Just wait ;)
[Android Apps and Games] graphorce:
Glad to know that the app isn't dead. :)

I'm afraid it doesn't work, at least not on my HTC One (Android 4.3, Sense 5.5), I keep hitting the wrong targets trying to close the sidebar. Any fixes or workarounds would be much appreciated. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Atif11:
Feedback

Hello,

Great app and very easy to set up and use but just a couple of things, I'm sorry if this has already been asked or said but I am not able to re-order apps that I have added and this would be a very good feature and also any way to add shortcuts or tasked tasks to the sidebar.

Thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] peacocktail:
hey

i just bought the app. it looks very nice but i can't change the icons on my nexus 4 with 4.4. Also i use miui 5 adw apex nova icon and nova launcher (tesla unread). Doesn't work either.
[Android Apps and Games] dakunesu:
yes, RL comes first. though on the topic of requests , there is an old one of mine that might be reconsidered; multi window flags? since the someone has ported the paranoid multi window and even extended it to a windowing system like a full PC, it might be time to consider adding this in. being ported to xposed framework increased the number of people who are able to use this.
[Android Apps and Games] Tripledrop:
Great app and had no issues until my upgrade to KitKat, and now I can't change the icons... Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] TheSidiO:
When will change icons for 4.4 be fixed?
[Android Apps and Games] neocapritermes:
feedback:

First I wanted to say thanks for this really great app (using the Sidebar Pro). Makes Android a lot better in terms of multitasking and being able to open frequently used apps from within other apps.

Second I have the following issues which I think deserve to be fixed:

1. Custom icons not working on Android 4.4 (as mentioned before by other users)

2. Apps are opened much slower than from home screen shortcuts or the app launcher, even when already running.

3. It would be nice to have not only apps and toggles but also shortcuts to Android functions that are no apps (for example on Apex launcher I can set activity shortcuts such as stock voice recorder or certain Android options).

Keep up the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] bkai:
Excellent! And very stable!

Probably already been requested but it would be nice to have spacers and multiple side bars (separate left/right). I was using Glovebox before Sidebar but I think I'll be sticking with this one!
[Android Apps and Games] wuzdat:
I really like this app especially once the custom icons feature was added. We now have great customization on this sidebar but still no way to "save our settings" or "backup my sidebar". I know I have requested this option several times since buying pro version... I'm sure there has been some others also request it. Please give us a way to save all our icon and theme customizing that we do.

Sent from my LG-VM696 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] yunn:
Brilliant tools, easier to use phone than any other tools.
[Android Apps and Games] ThePureHeart:
Why have you chosen Sidebar over Glovebox? I'm curious :)

Sent from ThePureHeart's I9300 Boss Edition

ParanoidAndroid | Googy-Max
[Android Apps and Games] bkai:
Right now... personal preference and Sidebar feels smoother. I'll be keeping my eye on both though.
[Android Apps and Games] jcassee:
The torch toggle does not work on my Nexus 5, is that a known thing?
[Android Apps and Games] bkai:
Is there by chance a beta program we can join for this app?
[Android Apps and Games] Mohammad_Adib:
I'm planning one soon!
[Android Apps and Games] Census Taker:
Would it be possible to add an option to open Sidebar in the arc style in the same way that Switchr can open?

I could then have Switchr on the left of my screen and sidebar on the right using the same style!
[Android Apps and Games] Nico3d3:
Is there any way to translate it in french??
[Android Apps and Games] wuzdat:
Could you add an option for us to choose to have Running Apps show at the top of the sidebar before any other apps?

Also I had requested a while back a feature that would allow us to backup/restore our settings and preferences.

Thanx for a great app!

Sent from my LG-VM696 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Android Apps and Games] killoid:
[MENTION=4249916]Mohammad_Adib[/MENTION] running apps aren't got killed by swiping.for example,i am on my files then i go to opera mini using sidebar. i swipe out my files with sidebar & exit opera with exit button.then i again see i am on my files.it didn't got killed.i have granted root access & am properly rooted.using galaxy y duos,Stock GB 2.3.6.
[Android Apps and Games] iPAQ 6515a User:
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