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[Android Apps and Games] UdiFlpb:
disable through tasker

hi corrently to disable the gestures control in tasker i use a plugin called killapp to kill the whole app

and if i want to start it again through tasker i need to open the app first and then send the intent.

is there a way to disable the gestures thourgh tasker so that i could run it again thorugh tasker without needing to open the app itself before ?

thanx for the help.
[Android Apps and Games] matsas:
excellent app but..

But im wondering if it is possible to add tilt up/down swipes..

it will be very nice :)
[Android Apps and Games] znayver:
how can i turn the home screen left and right with this app
[Android Apps and Games] koragg97:
Hi [MENTION=2945040]forgin[/MENTION], I've got a request if you're still developing this app. Can you include and option which uses the device's AirGesture sensor when it's available. I know the whole idea is to make it work WITHPUT the dedicated sensor, but atm I'm using KTKernel 4.4.2 and its double tap to wake option uses the proximity sensor to see if the device is in my pocket and somehow that prevents Hovering Controls from working :( That's why I need it to use the device sensor but not to check if phone is standing on flat surfice as that's what the official feature does and that checking drains the battery a lot faster than normal! I'm 90% sure this won't make it into an update but thought I should still give it a go :)
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Does an air gesture sensor exist?? i think the only sensor that exists for this is the proximity sensor......so i dont know what you exactly mean with the whole idea, only i understand is that other app consumes the proximity sensor events and so hovering controls doesnt work properly right?
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
AFAIK, The Galaxy S5 (which is what [MENTION=5395766]koragg97[/MENTION] uses according to his profile), has a traditional proximity sensor but also a "gesture" sensor which responds to IR emitted or reflected by the users' fingers/palm. I'm only reporting what I found in some Samsung documentation but I have no idea how to query that sensor.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
if thats true, i guess it would be used with samsungs own SDK....but dunno if that specifi sensor is accessible in theirs sdk or not.

Now that i am here in this thread again....i didnt improve this app for a while....is there anything i could do to improve this app? bugs? suggestions? may be other third party apps developer interested in adding hover features? i could add some intents to query for slides easily
[Android Apps and Games] koragg97:
This

---------- Post added at 07:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:18 AM ----------

Yup, KTweaker uses the proximity sensor all the time so Hovering Controls can't use it if double tap to wake is active.
[Android Apps and Games] Mike B.:
I know this thread has been very quiet lately, but the Hovering Controls app is still alive and well on the

Play Store

.

You might have noticed that the recently released version 1.7.0/1.7.0.1 has a little problem in some situations where is doesn't notice when it's already enabled as a Device Administrator. You can stay on the previous 1.6.3 a bit longer, but don't panic, [MENTION=2945040]forgin[/MENTION] is aware of the issue and a new corrected version should appear on the Play Store in a few hours.

¡Arriba Forgin! ;)
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Just updated it a few minutes ago on google play let it time to refresh google play servers.

Now i gonna update the free version too with the new UI and so on.

Now that i have more experience, i have learned how to reduce ram usage, so after this UI update, i am changing the code to reduce RAM usage which is always good :)

then i am starting again to think about new features and refresh the app!
[Android Apps and Games] Joker87:
Any way to use motion sensor instead proximity sensor?
[Android Apps and Games] hans_wiggers:
Nexus 5 Marshmallow auto answer not working

I have searched the thread but can't find the answer. I am trying out Hovering Controls for now using the XDA version. Will get paid function if problem solved. The two functions I need are lock on closing the cover. That works well. I also need answer phone by bringing phone to ear. I can not get that to work. I tried it on the Nexus 5 and also on a Nexus 4 running latest lollipop. I set per instructions but the only way to answer the phone is by sliding the screen. My wife had a stroke and can only use one hand so this function would be vital to her. She can use OK Google to initiate a call but needs a one handed way to answer. Any suggestions would be welcome. I could root the Nexus 4 but hesitate to do that on the nexus 5.

Cheers,

Hans
[Android Apps and Games] cachok9999:
Is it possible to add an option to make screenshots?
[Android Apps and Games] Astriglota1912:
I'm just interested on the music next/previous controls. But they don't seem to work on my not rooted Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) running Android 6.0.1.

Could you please suggest possible fixes or things to check out? I really like the idea of the app. I don't think Samsung should have dropped air view/air gesture etc.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Hello!! i have updated the app to be compatible with Android 6 and updated interface. i tested music player on my s6 edge and works.

You can download from the first post or from Google Play.

Hope it works.

The update:

Current Version 1.8.03:

- Fully changed UI, easier to understand.

- Fixed to work on Android Marshmallow (6)

- Removed Bookmarks open (not possible with android 6 ...so deleted)

- Fixed answer call for Android 6
[Android Apps and Games] Ra2fet:
This app is amazing I really like it. I have an issue with second wave in the new update v1.8.03 in gallery. In sensor detection it works great but in gallery it doesn't work very good.

One suggestion , I hope you improve the code for example if I have a device which has two proximity sensors why don't use both of them like on s4 for example, first swipe use the first sensor and second swipe we use the second sensor .. as an option in settings

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] jjcy5:
control large-size pictures

Hello,

I am looking for an application with which I would be able to control large-size pictures on my android smartphone's screen with hand gestures without touching it. The program would analyze a hand gestures seen by the smartphone camera.

For example, I have an enlarged picture on my screen and by setting my fist in the center of the screen, 10cm away, the center of the picture on the screen is shown. After moving my fist to the right the picture would be scrolled to its right side and same with left, up and down.

Thank you in advance for any advices. Kindest regards.

Jakub.
[Android Apps and Games] sev7en:
Good morning,

I am wondering, thinking about the G8, if there is any way to make it at work with devices as the Samsung Note FE (I have).

Cheers,
[Android Apps and Games] ghostryder12:
Forgin, I have a stock HTC One running 4.1.2( no update released in the US yet). The app will start music playing when I am in any app not activated by your app. When your app is turned off, the music will not randomly start. The music play has not been selected at any time. Also, the double swipe test does not work. The single swipe and hover does work as you designed.

The concept of this app is a great idea.

Thanks for developing this app and your continued work to get through working each users issues or explaining how to get it working correctly.

Sent from that FBI van parked down the street.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Not because 1 sensor, it actually uses only one sensor....i have a friend with a nexus 7....i will ask him to lend me it...i will keep you informed with nexus 7 problems.
[Android Apps and Games] pavik62:
http://yadi.sk/d/h6LArKkJ71pRq

Full Russian language. And I will continue to help with the translation. OK : Хорошо:
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
hehe, the alternative detector is not that sensitive xD (you can try it in test sensors section) it has a little delay, but is not active in production mode yet, only in test section.

You can play with swipes in test sensors option in menu.

Might them have the same package name? when you set an app it shows up a message with the package name, check if they are the same or not...if not, then may be the package is not saving in preferences.

thx, unlock away is on the list, next/previous track should work, if not, tell me wich player is not working. about volume...i dont know if its possible, but i will check it.

thx!

yep i started dev it in S3 ^^.

lock/wake is in the list, skip track you mean next/previous track? if yes, its actually working. Mute the phone works with alarm and incoming call (it mutes the ringing sound)

No root needed ^^.

horizontal vertical is hader to implement without using camera...i dont want to use camera because it consumes too much battery. but may be with a mix of lean+swipe it can work, i will test all these things.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
writed down into list ^^

into the list too

The alternative mode is not working on production mode yet, i will put it in next update with the setting screens wich is not yet implemented xD i have been very bussy these days.

Thats too much xDDD there is no way to take control of external apps from my app, android security ^^, but i will play with accessibility services and lets see what can i achieve with it xD

its in the list for near features xD

into the list too, for next update.

as other features, into the list for near updates xD (at least try to check if it can be done xD)

Yes known...but i have no reports of what kind of errors, may be if you conncect your nexus to eclipse and check the logs or something...so i know whats going on.
[Android Apps and Games] z2s8:
Thank you very much, let me know if I can help with debugging or something to fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
yes...music need a fix, its a little tricky and need to code changes for different android versions and players xD

What do you mean with multi-finger touches? you mean "drawing gestures" on screen?

yep...music needs fixing xD

i try to make the code as generic as possible but its difficult, if you know names of known players, would be nice to know so i can test them

yeps xD its in the list

did you test the sensor in test sensor section? did you tried alternative detector too? (alternative is not working in production mode, i will add it in next updates.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Well, i actually want to sell it on goole play when its ready xD i will update always here with a free complete version. anyway, when its ready for deployment i will speak with you again about this.

You mean delay betwen starting new gestures? ok, i will find a way for this, thx for advise ^^
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
hahaha ok ok xDDD about those features, they are in the list to do. about screen off, there will be an option in settings to enable/disable, right now everything is enabled for testing purpose xD, a german translation would be very nice!!!!!!!

about music...its kinda buggy xD the code for this is not much debugged and i know some errors that make it start music when should not do, this all will be "fixed" when setting screen is set and enabled.

very much appreciated man!!! may ask how do you extract the xmls? i would find it very usefull xD (do you use the "take snapshot of xml" from eclipse android sdk option?)

would be very nice if you can check the log it throws to know whats going on (connectin the tablet with your computer and eclipse should show in logcat, i guess you know what i talk about, dont you?) much thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] HorstDCC:
Nice app. Fun idea.

About camera-combo idea:

Using a simple gesture (for the proximity sensor) to launch the front camera for a complex (second) gesture would keep the extra energy consumption at a minimum, provided it is also shut down that way or with a timeout.

There are some interesting articles on (hoovering) finger gestures based mobile interfaces based on direction and proximity.

But in every single article the camera is used.

It's a shame we have only one proximity sensor on most phones because plenty of neat stuff could be achieved with two sensors at an extremely low (operational) cost.

This makes me wonder how you 'see' direction.

It also makes me think about how easy I would find it to combine tilt and (hoover) slide to create more complex gestures.

Keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] z2s8:
Yeah, just this way we can't see much info, because it's not debuggable (android:debuggable="true" to the <application> element in manifest) so would you mind uploading/sending me a debuggable version (I'm not good in decompiling lol)?
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
ok so I'm loocking forward to see future version

and because of translation, I'm no dev so i can't do that with the app... pls send me an PM to talk about the best way to do that

lol just had the same idea
[Android Apps and Games] Lex360:
that would be awesome - thx!!! :D

no problem.. anybody who wants to use quickglance could always use a lockscreenWP / custom locker accordingly.
[Android Apps and Games] Millenium3:
Idk if it had been said already but a cool feature would be to be able to pass through images in gallery app (like in S4?) If it's possible.

Btw this is a great app!

Oh and I can also help with translation! (Korean and Spanish, if not done yet)

Sent from my 6th phone.

Dreams don't work if you don't do them.
[Android Apps and Games] pavik62:
Translation I was doing this program: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=456798&st=0&gopid=21642570&#entry21642570

I added folders value-ru, layout-ru ...
[Android Apps and Games] Scarface1991:
Great idea for the App but I was wondering about the screen off feature if it will damage the proximity sensor over time if it will constantly look out if there is an object in front of it or not. I mean it's going to be active the whole time or am I wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
If u could give a link for non russians would be nice...
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
about combo gestures, i think about it using tilt and hover. Camera can make more complex moves but i dont want to use it because of battery usage. i have lot of thing to test xDDDD i am very happy you all like the app, makes me work in it harder xD

lol, didnt check that xD i will put it in next update, on monday/tuesday i will upload it in main post.

ok ok i will pm you next week when at home, but dont worry is easy, just what you see on screen is what needs translate xD

what means ldk? i guess is something like "sorry"? well, about images gallery yes, i will try. Soy español asique la koreana seria genial jejeje xD (translation: I am spanish so korean translate would be nice xD)
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
Allright then i will wait for ur pm
[Android Apps and Games] Millenium3:
Oh idk means "I don't know"

Thank you for considering that feature!

Jaja yo soy coreano pero vivo en Ecuador (Latinoamérica). Entonces haré la traducción a coreano y te avisaré cuando ya termine.

Sent from my 6th phone.

Dreams don't work if you don't do them.
[Android Apps and Games] pavik62:
This program is for Russian. But it's simple. Only 5 buttons.

Download: http://yadi.sk/d/XZWUV8mU71uJO
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
que lejos te fuiste a vivir xD, much thanks for the translation.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
thx for the direct link, i will give it a shot ^^
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
Ok, so it wont help me at all?
[Android Apps and Games] pavik62:
What is your language? I'll try to help you.
[Android Apps and Games] angelsomething:
glitch while in lock screen and playing music

Hi,

Awesome app!

using on my SGS3 root box 4.1 (the latest); while the player is going, on lock the screen & screen off the proximity sensor seems to send a "next track" and "previous track". have to turn the app off if I want to put my phone in my pocket.
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
German
[Android Apps and Games] megaancient:
i tested in test sensor section also. also tries after checking the alternate method check box. not working.
[Android Apps and Games] pavik62:
OK. Tomorrow I will give you a check for errors. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
As far as i know proximity sensor is almost running all time, never heard about it being damaged. if someone know more about this would be nice, anyway, there will be an option to stop it when screen off.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Yes its set as it. the way to stop the app from interacting with music player is opening music player and closing it while music is playing or hit stop and then exit.

It set this way for the tests, there will be a setting screen with all the options needed.
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
Thx, just took a look in the .zip file and it seems that i need a complet tutorial ;)

will talk to forgin next week for the German translation
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
wow thats sad....dont know what could happen, i will update soon with debug mode enabled, so may be we can find whats happening there.
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
You dont really need all that for the translation, i can prepare a text file with the sentences/words that needs translations and i will add them to the xml files dont worry ^^
[Android Apps and Games] FoOtY1337:
Wow this is great, just tested this and works awesome! You also made it to the front page in XDA, grats!

Great job, keep going!
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
ok, thx would be the best way i think

as im always interested in learning I joust thougt if i took a look at that tool i could do it by myself for ya. (and maybe for others in future)

But without a tut I can't even setup the tool... lol

But good night for now, I need to sleep...
[Android Apps and Games] piotriix:
Cool app works on the Sony Xperia S.

congratulations
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
Lol thnx for saying, didnt know xD that should means its a usefull app i guess xD

hehe yes, i will check it too, could be usefull for future dev
[Android Apps and Games] cristianomc:
Error?

First of all, congrats for the app!

I installed on my GS4 and one of the configs is two slides to open contacts, but it opens the phone, not the contacts page. Configuring it to open the phone do the same. Is it a bug?

Also, when I put the phone close to the ear the app interpretes it as hover and open the selected aplication. Is there a way to make the app interprete hover as away about 1cm from the sensor?

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] gavron:
Bionic - works (need alternate sensor for 2-swipe)

Motorola Droid Bionic - Works fine with hover, one swipe. To get 2-swipe one needs to enable the alternative sensor,

which as you said yesterday is not yet for production use.

Ehud

Tucson AZ

Motorola Droid Bionic (targa) CM10.1-latestnightly
[Android Apps and Games] adygator:
Thanks for this app! Considering this in beta, its mindblowing! I am drooling over what the future updates will bring into this wonderful app. Take a bow! :)
[Android Apps and Games] fd99601:
Clarifying

As in not just hover over but actual touches. These modern day touch screens should be capable of distinguishing between one, two and three finger touches etc. but we have always been using them for some standard purpose. For example, two finger touches trigger pinch-to-zoom.

Maybe you can make this overridden with something else. I am not sure if this is workable - just a suggestion.
[Android Apps and Games] BoostedB18C:
This is way different than hovering controls using the proximity sensor. There are mods and apps that can do this already but it also depends on the kernel you are using. Most newer devices can detect 10 touches with the right kernel. Even my old nook tablet can detect 10 touch.
[Android Apps and Games] milindsrivastava1997:
couple of things

Hi

I have to say a couple of things.

1. The app is an awesome. Keep it up !!!

2. It would be better if you added up and down slide too.

3. A list of shortcuts should also be there with the apps like music playlist or contacts etc

4. I noticed a glitch. I was playing music and scrolling through the apps list. The track changed without me doing anything and after about 3 song changes the music stopped. I have never experienced this problem and so I am pretty sure it has got to do something with this app. Hope you will look into this.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] kimezra:
I hope it will stop working on lockscreen. I did not set a MUSIC or VIDEO app so it doesn't need to function on lockscreen or off screen. I hope to see also just like Galaxy S4, where you swipe over the picture to see the next or previous picture.

Anyway. Thanks for this wonderful app.
[Android Apps and Games] PSWolverine:
Amazing

Kudos man, keep up the great work:good:

Music control on my poweramp player works like a charm, play/pause and change tracks.

Still havent worked out the carousel part though, it opens different apps every time.

Any chance gallery control can be added.
[Android Apps and Games] milindsrivastava1997:
help!!!

Somebody please help me figure out how to use music controls. In the app list I can only see the music app but I can't see the various controls!!!
[Android Apps and Games] lesscro:
Try to use my basic skills to provide a better prez... with graphic enhancement... hope capure essential from apps...

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cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] jeffcojake:
This is amazing. Nice job it works very well. Will this drain my battery if I leave it running in the background for a while?
[Android Apps and Games] simonsalo:
power control?

Does it turn the device on& off instead of the power button?
[Android Apps and Games] jeffcojake:
No, it only opens apps for now. It is only beta so it could be eventually added
[Android Apps and Games] xcheljd:
cool idea. i like apps that utilize the proximity sensor.

the only problem i'm having is with music starting to play out of nowhere without me even making a gesture. happened to me twice while i was in the youtube app
[Android Apps and Games] jeffcojake:
Do you have the music app selected for any of the gestures?
[Android Apps and Games] owendesira:
Neat app! Running it on GN4. Only problem I have is that I can't use the 'Slide Twice' gesture. Anyone else? Tried testing it and it's not being recognised. Other than that, keep the updates coming, this is what Android is all about!
[Android Apps and Games] MSTRoyal:
That look really cool! Nice work man

Same to me, how did u do that....?

slide twice needs a fast gesture like waveing ur hand
[Android Apps and Games] UberSlackr:
Whats a "GN4" ?
[Android Apps and Games] forgin:
About contacts and phone its not really a bug, both apps have same package name, but android shows them as different apps (because of launching options) the app right now is set to package names thats why it opens the same one always xD, i will fix this before final release.

hovering from 1 cm no way, most sensors are just far/near. The app is set to pause if you are in a call..anyway i will still investigate all possibilities and try to put all config options i can so everybody get it working as the want.

yep right ^^

this quote bellow just answered xD and i agree BoostedB18C, anyway i will write it down for future complex usage.

down slide could be possible with camera, but wont use it because of battery, i will play with tilt+hover to achieve this. Shortcuts are in the list to investigate how to make it ^^. About music..yes its buggy, right now its there for testing, but needs a rework.

pictures swipe would be diff as i cant send direct commands to external apps, only way is if they have anykind of a receiver for intents to make the swipe. Stop working on lockscreen will be an option when settings are finished. anyway, if you have no music paused/playing, in lockscreen the actions are detected (and app opened below the lockscreen) nothing more, but with screen off, nothing should happen but music controls.

carousel is just for opening a list of apps one by other...the gallery controls is in the list to check if viable.

no need to configure a music player to control it, just open your music player and start hovering