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[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
And one final question - are you using version 2.0, or test version of 3.0?

About the notification-drawer like - it's already acting like one in version 3.0.
[Android Apps and Games] mubeenshahid:
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[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
Just for the record, I got a lot of seemingly random crashes with the latest test version... It sent several reports before I turned off automated reporting... I figured the dozen that it sent would be enough. Will gladly send more if need be.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I'm using v2.0.2. I downloaded it from the OP.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Yeah, I saw your reports. Nexus 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3, I guess? I've fixed this bug, or at least I hope so.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Well, it doesn't work on 4.4, and on some 4.3 devices too. The version 3.0 will work though.
[Android Apps and Games] :
That might be the problem. Where can I download v3?

Also, does v3 solve the swipe region being located above the navigation bar? It was an issue for me to get that sweet spot above the navigation bar for it to detect a swipe, and it seems more intuitive to have the swipe region underneath the nav bar. This is why I had to remap the Google Now gesture to launch the panel.
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
You can find the latest build in post #266. The touch area can not be configured underneath the nav bar, but the size is adjustable and can be set on one of the sides rather than the bottom.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Found it, thanks.

Shuttle+ player now works well with QCP, and the swiping looks much, much better.

Would it be at all possible to implement a feature where the touch area is configured to lay below the nav bar? Also, am I missing something, or does the panel always cover the whole screen now? Is there a way to disable that?

One more thing, would it be possible to implement a blurring effect to the background as is done on iOS?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Don't think so, but I've seen some technique to do that, or at least it looked like that. I'll try it out.

Yes, it covers the whole screen, but you can tune that to your preference. IIRC, I've made a preference to make your app cover from 100% of the screen to only 40%, so you can tune it your own taste.

Absolutely no. It's impossible to grab an image behind your app's window, as otherwise it would be a star-sized security breach.
[Android Apps and Games] :
That would be awesome, thanks! I'm having a slight problem trying to find that sweet spot above the nav bar, and if I increase the height of the swipe detector a bit too much, it interferes with whatever's behind it, including when the keyboard pops out.

I can't for the life of me find that option. Could you point me to where it is?

I see.

Is there an easier way to use my own icons?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
It's not there. Currently only I have the version with this option.

For shortcuts it's as simple as picking a square image from Gallery.

For toggles and other icons...you'll have to follow my guide to create custom icons pack. It's pretty simple and I'll add an example APK for which you can just change the icons in it, and the source code for this APK if you would like to compile it.

In general, the APK structure is simple - it just have to have drawable resources with special names, and a special metadata tag in manifest, nothing more.
[Android Apps and Games] cornelha:
I am pretty sure you can use a transparent overlay control to achieve this, when you think about it, Recents do just that, so does the latest AOSP based rom Lockscreens with their blur effect.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Sorry, but there is no overlay in Android which causes everything to blur behind it. It was there, but it was removed in ICS.

So, now the only way to blur the background is to capture the image and blur it explicitly - but this operation is pretty expensive, blur itself takes like 50-100ms, which is expensive for the app which have to react to user's finger movement. Plus, the process of capturing the background is pretty slow itself - it involves creating a service which runs in the background with turned on ADB, the screenshot capture involves command shell - so it is pretty slow.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Here is the new version.

Basically, all the features you see here will be in final release.

I don't think I will add new features - I will only fix bugs.

So, feel free to test it. And please, if you find bug - contact me via e-mail or via XDA - and don't forget to include not only the description, but steps you did to make the bug appear.

Quick Control Panel Prerelease v1
[Android Apps and Games] dtekkt:
Great, now also works in immersive mode [emoji2]. Just two suggestions: allow a second row for shortcuts and also support for real shortcuts/activities

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[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
What exactly do you mean by real shortcuts/activities?
[Android Apps and Games] dtekkt:
The ones who go directly to an activity other than just opening the app. I would like to launch for example gravity box actions directly from the panel (toggling fullscreen mode for example)

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[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
If I understand you correctly:

If there are two activities in one app, both of which can be launched, you would like to be able to create shortcut for Activity 1 or Activity 2?
[Android Apps and Games] dtekkt:
Yes that would be good

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[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
I'll look into it.

There are some problems with this concept(like what icon should we use for this activity if it doesn't have one, or what title should we use), but I'll think about them later - I'll be honest and will say that youn definetely won't see this feature in 3.0, but maybe I will add it in 3.0.1.

Also, I'm now trying to play with DexClassLoader which letts you load arbitrary user code. Does it mean that soon I will add full-fledged plugin system? No. The user base is not that large, thus there not a lot of developers ready to develop their own plugins. As soon as the userbase will grow to 10000+(but honestly, I don't think that will happen anytime soon, maybe the free version will help somehow) users and there will be some developers with ideas for plugins - I will add it.
[Android Apps and Games] cornelha:
Ever thought of using a transparent image with a blur effect applied to it in lets say, white as the Layout background? There are many roms which allows for a transparent notification drawer, some ThemeChooser themes even allow for the base background to be transparent/semi-transparent. I am very sure you could implement this using an image white with gaussian blur applied at something like 95% transparency.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Well, of course I can do it. But I don't think I will do it, sorry.

TO THE PEOPLE WITH SAMSUNG GT-N7100 AND SAMSUNG SGH-I337 WHO EXPERIENCED CRASHES!

PLEASE CONTACT ME USING THIS THREAD OR USING PM! THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MATTER!
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
New theming kit:

Instructions, test APK and source code(well...there is actually no code, just some drawables and a couple of XMLs :p) are included.

Download
[Android Apps and Games] allenxjq:
I found a bug. nexus4 4.4.2 with ART, when I enable the swipe service(google now style), and then I want to install a apk file, I cannot press the button to confirm the install, I can only press the button to cancel the install. When I disable the swipe service, it just comes back to normal,that means confirm button is now back to be pressable.

can you fix that?

THX for your great work
[Android Apps and Games] MidnightDevil:
When I saw this

I wasn't sure if you were a developer or a poet

But I kept on reading the OP

And I found out you were a goat

****, i clearly suck at this, sorry :D

Great app! Using on my nexus 7 now :D
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
I have this bug too. WTF. Like, it's not that swipe detector is obstructing the button. Must have something to do with window type.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Well, almost all bugs are fixed.

Only a couple of things left to do, and I hope that I'll be able to release version 3.0 at around 20.04.14.

The question - should I bring back donate keys to Google Play? Is there anyone willing to donate? :D
[Android Apps and Games] allenxjq:
I think, you can put a donate button in the App,when the App is free.

Or you can upload 2 versions in google play, one is free(maybe with limited functions), the other one man must pay
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
About the bug with install button - I found out why it is happening, but I can't fix it right now.

So, for now you'll have disable/enable swipe detector for the installation time.
[Android Apps and Games] cokey77:
This is absolutely brilliant just installed it on nexus 7 can't wait to install it on my HTC one when I get back from repair centre :)
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
I have the newest test version, is it possible to not have the sliding window full screen?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Yea, check the Miscenallous settings.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Gentlemen...

I fixed the bug with Install button.

Now, I've completed my to-do list for the app.

You can now try Release Candidate version:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0b6wgab0nia7zrh/QCP_RC_0.apk
[Android Apps and Games] Jwizzled:
Thank you! Loving this app :)
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
Great!

Just one thing. If you change the volume with the keys on the side of the phone for exampel: from min to max and dont have the sliding page visible the volume slider stays on min on the sliding thing but it should be on max now.

Hope you understod what I ment:)

Is this a bug or just me?

Edit: this problem is only with media volume

not with ringer!
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Oh, I see! Thanks, will fix it ASAP.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
One more thing, sorry for posting so many times:(

When you put the flash light on, there is a pop up thing where you can turn the flashlight off even after sliding the control center away. I think it is annoying and not so nice, maybe just me. But some setting to get it hidden? or remove it totaly if nobody likes it. Remember this is just my opinnion.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
I put it there so you will be reminded that your flash is on - it is VERY battery-greedy, so, it HAS to be kinda annoying to fulfill it's purpose.

And don't feel sorry for posting so many times! You guys are helping me to fight bugs - I like it when you post. If I didn't want you to do it, I wouldn't upload all of these versions here :)
[Android Apps and Games] sicHiRsch:
I like the hovering flashlight button. One funny thing about it though, I have a 1 pixel tall line underneath that button that seems to show a camera preview ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Yeah...it is exactly what you guessed - a camera preview :)

Unfortunately it has to be there, otherwise the flashlight won't work on some phones.
[Android Apps and Games] sicHiRsch:
Haha, no worries ;) I wouldn't mind that button being a bit bigger though, even twice as tall to make it easy to quickly switch off again.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
I dont know is it me who cant use this app, but I cant find the setting to wide the sliding window all the way to the bottom and edges. Look at the pic.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
You've set the background color to transparent, and you made panels background black. Switch them around to achieve desired effect.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
Sorry my bad. I got it now!
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Release may be delayed a bit due to a lot of people getting OutOfMemoryError. I think I should optimize my image usage.

Also, mentioned people should contact me - guys, please, it's not easy to reproduce this bug - I've never had one, and your help would be so much appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] jamespat93:
Amazing app!

I'm using the RC version and its perfect for me, I would be willing to donate. I posted a while back when I had problems with music controls but now you've fixed them completely.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Woodblock+Without+Co.

Donation apps are restored.

And the app is getting ready to be uploaded to Google Play Store. Both paid and free versions.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
The app was uploaded to Play Store. Update should be available soon.
[Android Apps and Games] killoid:
[MENTION=4694009]Dr.Alexander_Breen[/MENTION] is it possible to get gingerbread support?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Sorry, but no.
[Android Apps and Games] allenxjq:
with the new release 3.0 version, the app crashes every time when I pressed the "Information section" and want to edit it

from nexus 4 4.4.2 with art
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
I just downloaded the new version from playstore and its amazing! Hope you will get on the top list some day:highfive:
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Damn. How did I overlooked this?
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
Same to me with information section. Didnt notice it at first because I used the backup. Hope you get it fixed asap.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Of course. Today evening or tomorrow morning the fix will be deployed.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
I have now for 30min used the app in so many places I can and found one bug. If you slide the panel when in a app that shows camera (snapchat camera, whatsapp camera, normal camera) the sliding window raises 1cm high from the bottom.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Deployed fix for malfunctioning Information settings. Also added fix for fullscreen mode with a couple of new features.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Added version 3.0.2.
[Android Apps and Games] chossen:
Incredible app but please make an option to disable it while the keyboard is on, pleaaaaaase!
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
+1 I agree, that would be a nice option.

but you have made amazing updates in these two days. Really good job!
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
It's not possible, sorry.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
No problem, if you just take 2 min to get the right height on the swipe detector you can write and pull up the control panel without any problems.
[Android Apps and Games] LoopinFool:
I really miss the feature where the second swipe up from the bottom makes the notification panel drop down from the top.

Can you please rename the "Settings" app to "Quick Control Panel Settings"? The icon is the only clue and it took me a while to find it.

Otherwise, very nice. Much more responsive than the old version.

- LoopinFool
[Android Apps and Games] silentvisitor:
I really loved your way of writing :)

Downloading app now...
[Android Apps and Games] AllenLoyola:
Great App

Just bought you're app. Well worth the money. Only thing I found to be wrong with it is that if you press the home button it doesn't close the panel.

Will this be added in the future?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
No, sad enough, it's impossible.
[Android Apps and Games] 25scarface:
How to remove any shortcut?

I tried everything (long press, slide away et cetera).

I wanna remove photos shortcut

I am using version 3.0.2
[Android Apps and Games] emmanuel_baez:
Will be especially useful on the note 3 :) :thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] AssToast:
Is seems there's a bug if you enable it in lock screen, the navigation bar buttons doesn't work even when unlocked and
[Android Apps and Games] Bajanmonkey:
Fantastic app. I do have one question. I have a habit of clearing out my multitasking pane. If I have been using the settings app and I close/clear it away from there the Control Panel swipe stops working and I have to relaunch it from the icon. I see that I can force the service to foreground but then I have the icon on my notification bar permanently. Is there any way of preventing the swiping from stopping without forcing the service to the foreground?

Thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] Darktitor:
Go to settings than Apps and choose Quick Control Panel and disable notifications and you won't see it ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
It's not a bug. When panel is present, it is treated like a "system error" window, so it sits on top of everything.
[Android Apps and Games] archibrid:
Hey, great app. Unfortunately it doesn't work well on! Htc one with sense 6. Are you aware of the bug or i am the only one getting this?

Cheerz
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
What bug?
[Android Apps and Games] kamilmirza:
nice :D
[Android Apps and Games] Proud2bNoob:
Really helpful app, I've just got 2 issues :

1.Your link for the iconpackkit redirects to the preview page instead of a download link for the zip file.

2. Why can you only set app shortcuts? It would be great if you could add regular shortcuts, a contact shortcut for example.

Great that you're so dedicated to improving your app
[Android Apps and Games] joanthanmajh:
The links are dead
[Android Apps and Games] :
Cool app! :good: Anyway of reducing the height? Searched all over the app without any results.

Also, setting to disable when keyboard open would be nice!

EDIT: Panel span changes the height, could be clearer (i.e. height)
[Android Apps and Games] wally44:
I installed this on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.2 2014 tablet and the machine froze up twice with no screen response other than the task bar and the machine hadn't rebooted or frozen for over 2 weeks. So I uninstalled it. I also couldn't see how it even works.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
You can also endable ''start on boot'' from launch settigs and then reboot. Should now work allways even after clearing all recent apps.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Yeh, some phones have problems with that. I'll just add the ambient light detection in my app, so it won't depend on system.
[Android Apps and Games] dray_jr:
So i didnt read threw every post but here are some things i noticed when trying it out

1. is there anyway to change the GPS toggle so that it just turns the GPS on instead of taking you to the GPS menu

maybe set it up so Tap = on/off and Tap and Hold = that functions menu.

other then that i think your app works flawless i have had no bugs glitches or anything. it was very easy to setup and unlike more sidebars it dose not get in my way when trying to play a game or type. great work

Devices Tested on:

Moto X

Sprint

4.4.2

Rooted on Stock Rom.
[Android Apps and Games] :
You need to slide the shortcut to the left... that's how I managed to delete them! :)
[Android Apps and Games] tongrhj:
can you elaborate

What's your solution to the keyboard problem? Do you just place the swipe detector above the keyboard to begin with?

This app could prove very useful... I just got it... But I can never activate it when I want to and I always activate when I don't, namely when using the keyboard. I need to figure out a place for it that won't conflict with my lmt.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
There never will be a soultion for keyboard problem.

Android does not notify you when the keyboard opens, thus I cannot detect it. Period.
[Android Apps and Games] b1ue:
I've got a strange bug. If I open the panel, close it, then quickly reopen it, it will act as if it's not displayed anymore. I can interact with whatever app is behind it.. but due to not being able to see much, it can be a pain to turn the service off to get it to reset. I will take a screen record when I get some free time, but it is a reproducible issue. I'll grab a log if necessary.

Also, I preferred the app before it overlaid the nav bar. Im still having the blocked install button while the service is active...not sure if the two are related..
[Android Apps and Games] simplyazn04:
Thank you this great app.

Small suggestion: is there a way to add extra rows in the shortcuts section? If you try to add more than 8 shortcuts, you have to start scrolling to reach all of them in the one row that is provided. If we can somehow split them into 2 rows with 5 shortcuts on each (just an example.) That way, we can see everything at a glance
[Android Apps and Games] kevtrysmoddin:
Awesome app loving the extra functionality it brings
[Android Apps and Games] nstirton:
Thanks for the app, I can see me using this for music controls alone!

One thing re: the keyboard issue, I know that Glovebox (sidebar launcher) can disable itself when the keyboard opens, so maybe there is a way to implement it in this app.
[Android Apps and Games] exynoss:
Awesome app... From second post download does not exists..

And is their any way to themed quick settings like ios theme.
[Android Apps and Games] :
This is awesome, had it for a few hours to play around with and test, but... I have one problem... When this is active and I try to install any other app, the install option doesn't work, I can only cancel. I turned this app off and tried again, then my installation worked normally. Can you please fix this? Thanks! :)
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
I have swipe detector height so low as possible (I have 30% on galaxy s4). Just try the lowest possible height you still get the panel up on every try. It comes easyer up if you force the app to foreground. Then when you write dont press the space at the lowest point, try to use the upperhalf of the spacebar when you write.

---------- Post added at 03:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:12 PM ----------

And one bug: sometimes after the bluethoot is allready on or off the bluethoot icon still keeps flashing.
[Android Apps and Games] N!KE26:
Do you have the newest version from Googleplay?
[Android Apps and Games] :
Yeah, I purchased this last night... checked and there's no new update available atm... :/
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
If you have 'Enable swipe detector on lockscreen' setting, then it's the cause.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Thank you man!

Also, is there any way you can run me by the icon pack deal... I have a few icon packs on my phone, but the app doesn't acknowledge a single one...!?
[Android Apps and Games] anaya1213:
Since I only use your app for the music toggles, is there a way for the app to not take the whole screen? Like on your previous app?
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Right now there is no support for launcher icon packs.

For shortcuts you can pick any image you want from Gallery.

For toggles icon my app uses it's own format of icon pack.
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
Check out General settings.
[Android Apps and Games] :
I know this might be pushing it, but can we get a tutorial on how to change your apps icon pack then? As I see a link on the playstore for it- but have no idea what to do with it...

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Dr.Alexander_Breen:
The zip contains a tutorial :)
[Android Apps and Games] Proud2bNoob:
Any chance you could add the option to select normal shortcuts (for example a direct call shortcut) and not just app shortcuts? I'd find it very useful since I want to easily be able to call my favorite contacts from any app. Also tasker toggles/shortcuts cannot be added because of the same problem.

Also, song Metadata disappears when the song is paused.

Otherwise a very good app
[Android Apps and Games] saijem37:
I would be interesting a toggle to switch the connection 2G/3G, I've just seen the toggle to turn on/off the connection.

This app is amazing! Thanks for all your work.
[Android Apps and Games] nofx161:
Nice APP, would be even more nice if it would make a Tiny halt step at Musik and then if u need The Rest u can pull more , Like a second step.

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