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[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Well If your ROM implements Small App, it should be able to :)

The same, Small App Framework is required. If a ROM uses a ported Small App Framework, then it will.

Just realize that my thread have gone into Portal, thank you for the one who send a tip for this thread :D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] jayinc11:
I am using LiquidSmooth 4.4.2. Do you know if it uses the Small App Framework?

Sorry to be such a noob, I am but an enthusiast when it comes to Roms.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
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[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Open your Recent App Menu, if you see white bar there at the bottom with other Small Apps, then 99% it will support this app.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] serajr:
Great app bro... congrats!!!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
[MENTION=5010777]ansebovi[/MENTION], at last your request can be fulfiled (load at startup ;) ) thanks to Sony for updating their Small App SDK :D 1.9.1 ahead :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] ansebovi:
bro thank you for ur works :)

and one more suggestion...can u make option like choose between only favourite,only recent,both fav and recent....becoz some like only fav,some use for recent....and sry for suggesting a lot
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Not at all bro, in fact that is one good suggestion and actually is a pretty easy thing to do cause it's already in the code. ;) just add one option and voila. But that does sounds like future in app purchase option lol. :D j/k Plus the name should have been changed to Fast App Switcher then. :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] ansebovi:
thats great bro...and actually the icons are little big than others...so i thought creating icons that match sony small app...this is also suggestion not request...look these and add this into urs if u like them....

and there are 2 one with round rect,and another with rectangle...
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Ugh sorry to disappoint you but i've just read your post after i finished my icon set :( But no worries, seeing you can override the icon will make you easier to match it with your flavour ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] ansebovi:
no problem bro...i just want to match it with small app thats all....and ya i can make them with my taste...and waiting for 1.9.1 with auto start at boot
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
1.9.1 is uploaded! :) see OP for changelog
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] rocker00:
its really awesome app i enjoy it.thank you bro :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] ansebovi:
bro u added that option for choosing in this...u said it would be donated version?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Well, later i guess, still doesn't know any of the ads/in app purchases thing.. Plus like some XDA Devs have done, the full free app will be free in here, only the Play Market version will be a paid app.. ;) So just following their foot steps.. :good: Plus don't you read the J/K comment? :p
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] nasroed:
Well, again..

Lovely touch for awesome invented apps from hansip..

But btw, u supposed to keep an eye on surroundings security in the night, aren't u? Why u instead busy on making this thing? Go back to work!!! :mad:

:D:D:D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] pemell:
[MENTION=3495763]hansip87[/MENTION] would love if the icon could dim on the screen when minimized.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Would you elaborate more about dimmed icon? Should it be transparent as a whole or less eye catching color of the icon or? The API itself doesn't provide any support for further icon customizing other than changing the view inside the black small rectangle
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] pemell:
Yeah I figured. I just think it's too focused on the screen when minimized. Didn't have a look on the api myself.

Another great feature: pin other small apps as favorite apps thus making us able to launch other small apps from within your app. Possible?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Ok i guess I'll just add some tint to the icon while minimized. That is absolutely possible.

The small app shortcut? Seems very possible, let me try ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
1.9.3 is added :) It's getting more like Inception now.. ROFL.. Btw check OP for changelog ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] PunchUp:
I like the Inception reference :D
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] pemell:
A great update. The switching between favorite and recents is intuitive.

I can see some improvements. Switching between portrait and landscape mess things up. It changes the panel size. I have 8 icons in portrait and I show them all (no scrolling). If I turn to landscape and back to portrait it gets smaller and I have to scroll again. Check the video:

Fast switcher: http://youtu.be/_nVfdZFhiHw

---------- Post added at 07:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 PM ----------

If the position and size can be preserved in landscape that would be great.

Also, would like the option to turn off the toasts.

Thanks for a great app!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Okay will look into that. Honestly i can't guarantee such behaviour because of orientation dependent issue, but doesn't matter, will look into it :)

About Toast ok then, easy smeazy ;)

I might add default recent app behaviour on long click, and directly add apps from recent into favourite :) just stay tuned ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] LitoNi:
nicely done, works really good for bigger screens. I have a small request if possible: could you have an option to display the apps' name instead of the icon?

many thanks, looking forward to your future updates/contributions :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Actually it's already there only hidden, just haven't decided on how to position the text. Will consider it :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
1.9.6 is out :) You know what to do ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
1.9.7 is available, mostly UI tweak added :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Hey all! Long time no updatin' ;)

The new version (2.0.0) is live on Play Store! :D Thanks for all the feedback! For XDA people, i have the free pro version available for you too :) But it's obscured so you need to find it. If you read OP, you'll find it in no time ;) But of course, better to use the Play Store version to have the latest update on your fingertips :cool:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Okluzhion:
Too easy ;) Thank you for another free update :)

Sent from my eXposed C6603
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
v2.0.1 is available on Play Store :) Bugfix version release. To XDA people, if you like to get it free, just PM me and i'll give you the link.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.0.7 in few hours will be updated to the Play Store! :) Now with Sorting Capabilities on the Favourite Apps, and with some of the Pro capabilities opened for the Free users. Stay tuned :) As always, if you want pro version, you could ask me from PM and i'll gladly give you one. :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Minor update to 2.0.8, should be automatically updated if you install the Play Store version :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Version 2.1.1 is up! Should arrive on Play Store shortly, now you can make web url as a favourite app from the switcher! :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.1.3 is up with better animation and home app inclusion on recent task. Should be Published shortly, if you are not on Sony ROM, head to OP to get the apk.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Now the app got its long awaited feature, Compact Mode! :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
New version is uploaded :) Next up, Icon Pack Support! But i still have no idea how to do that so stay tuned ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.2.0 is uploaded :D Simple Icon PAck Support for now, will add some more feature later!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Complete Icon Pack Support is finally Here! :D Plus more agile with memory consumption. Grab 2.2.1 on Play Store :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.2.2 has been posted. Check back OP for more info.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.2.3 is up :) no more lag on Low Memory Situation. Head to Play Store to check out or check the OP if your device is not qualified for Play Store filtering.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Yasakbölge:
aesthetic

We demand that the edges rounded.

Not sharp and hard edge aesthetic.

e.g. last app switcher.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.2.4 is uploaded to Play Store :) or check OP to grab it this instant.

[MENTION=5922988]Yasakbölge[/MENTION]: Well i was doing that but after some time, a soft rounded edge is not 'Sony style' so back to hard edge ;) But with 2.2.4, the background style is new and might hide the hard edge styling a bit.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.2.5 is uploaded.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] nasroed:
[MENTION=3495763]hansip87[/MENTION]: would you like to make a translate small app based on google translate with offline language pack support,?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
That's a good idea but from what I've read, it is a paid service for a translate service to be used. And plus not sure if i am able to provide offline support. It will require a considerable amount on my part. But you'll never know just see what i can do :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] nasroed:
I found this translate small app, but based on bing translate I guess..

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49115792&postcount=2

maybe u can refer to it, but in better way. I like the transparent feature that allow us to keep scrolling although small app still expanded.

but i'm just suggesting loh.. ;)

maybe my suggestion could enhance ur brilliant works.. :highfive:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.3.0 is live :) Now you can click Home and Back button right from this small app! check OP for more details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.3.5 is added :D Now you can sort Favourite Apps Manually.

Some News guys, There are some doubt that this tool will make it once Lollipop comes in, but hopefully some alternative can be found. Until then watch this space. :)

And if you like to have translation, please look at OP and i will surely include your name in the credit.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.3.6 is added with just Minor tweak and bugfix.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Hey everyone new update after a looong time :) Hope you like it.

PS: due to Lollipop update still being developed, i need some tester to test this app in Lollipop. Especially on recent app menu. Can anybody help? Thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] johnnyman25:
I have bought the app and it's very good! My only complaint is that i can't hide the icon on home screen. Is there a way? Keep the good work!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
You mean the launcher icon right? Just go to settings from the bottom left button of this app and switch off the Include in App Launcher
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] johnnyman25:
No I mean the icon that u can move freely on home screen. I put a screenshot to see on top right.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
O that, unfortunately you can't. It's a feature from Sony Small App Framework. Sorry but that's the way it is.

PS: 2.4.0 is added. Now another Pro feature has been unlocked for Free user :) Now you can have this kind of Style:
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.4.1 is up :D Sorry for rapid release, hope you guys still enjoying it.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.4.5 is here, smoother animation all around :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
I was on v1.91 which stopped working when I upgraded to lollipop (Z2 Tablet). Installed the 2.4.5 apk, but still not working. The icon appears, but it is empty where the recent apps should be. Must be something obvious?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Vladislavb92:
Same here. The latest version doesn't work on Lollipop on Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Thanks for the Feedback!

Can you guys show me the screenshot? My thought about lollipop situation is that You can only do Favourite App list, and empty Recent Task. Correct?

On Lollipop, unfortunately such API to list all recent apps is deprecated so no more recent app. There is a workaround but will not be as convenient as Kitkat, plus i need to have Small App SDK updated to Lollipop to use that workaround (which unfortunately still no go from Sony Dev).
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Vladislavb92:
That is correct. Reacent apps don't work, although Favorites do.

That is a very unfortunate fact since Fast App Switcher was essential part of multitasking on Sony tablets.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Mine looks essentially the same as Vladislavb92. Empty except for the Switcher icon. Unfortunately, I can't get a screen cap because as soon as I hit the button, the Fast App Switcher panel minimizes to the single square floating icon.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Thanks for the report guys,

Well, i for now can only hope that Sony will release API fast so i can use workaround. For now, Please use Favourite Apps Mode with Sort by Last Used.

[MENTION=2621438]CAL7[/MENTION]: You can click the button on right bottom (Pin Down App) so it will not minimize automatically.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] otacon1k:
I wonder if author could make any shortcut to launch this widget. I dont have small apps manager because i delete it with adb. I know creating the shortcut on home screen or "app" is possible because something like this we can find in Media Viewer Small Apps

Edit:

Ok sorry i didnt see the button i settings to add app icon to drawer :d
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Nevermind, still not running..
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.5.0 is out. Xperia users with Lollipop, please give me feedback about the Recent App Panel. Thanks.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Vladislavb92:
Unfortunately nothing has changed in functionality, same resoults as before on 5.0.2. Nordic and Baltic.

In addition, when I've allowed access for switcher in Settings/Security/Apps with usage access, switcher crashed everytime I tried to launch it.

I would be happy to buy your product if it just could work properly on Lollipop.

Have you tried to talk with Sony devs on their forum? Maybe they could contribute in this and provide missing links.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Same here, Z2 Tablet 5.0.2. With usage access, Switcher crashes; without, it's in my home screen but shows no app history.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Thanks for the feedback. It's just that i need testing device. The crash is easily fixable though. Stay tuned. Will post update today. Please post back to me as much as you can.

For easier debug, can i request for your email addresses? Will include you both for beta access on Play Store. Thank you.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.5.1 is ready for Lollipop :) As a bonus to you guys, all Favourite App Mode Options are unlocked! Enjoy :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Thanks. Just installed it, but early results are that it is good. Everything I've tested is working. I'll report back after more testing.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
One anomaly I've noticed that is annoying... If I'm in gmail, e.g. reading an email, then switch to another app, when I use FASSA to go back to gmail it goes to the main gmail window (not the window I was in previously). It seems to restart the app. Doing the same thing with the Android "recent apps switcher" returns me correctly to the window I was in before the switch.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Thanks for the report. Yes will do research on that.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.5.2 is here :) Please Try.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] rgponce:
Great app!!! Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
2.5.2 on Lollipop gives me a blank palette, like 2.5.0.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Try to refresh it (switch to Favorite or Swipe Down) or reboot your phone plus make sure Package Usage Stat is enabled. Mine works fine in Lollipop.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Don't know what "Package Usage Stat" is. But, here's a screenshot of my main settings page. Something I should change?
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Open Setting app -> Security -> Apps with Usage Access. -> turn it on inside.

On first boot it should have notified you to activate usage access. Try to uninstall and then reinstall to get the dialog for usage access privilege shortcut.

Ps: I've just realized that you need to do both of these:

1. Make Sure App Usage Access is granted in Lollipop Setting

2. Open this app setting/Recent App Mode/turn off Show Running Apps Only.

Will fix this issue on Monday. For now try these steps.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
This was on already.

That did it! Working again.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Hi mate, try to download the latest 2.5.2 in OP :) It's fixed now and works just like in Kitkat!

to All: 2.5.2(b) is updated, if you install in Play Store, wait for 2 more hours for auto update :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Latest version is working perfectly. Previously, some apps (e.g. Tapatalk) would go to some home page instead of the exact page I had been on; but that's fixed now.

One thing that's new compared to the KitKat version: when I switch back to FX Explorer, it asks for a "sub-app", in this case FX or FX Text Edit. I'd prefer it just switch to the app that had been active.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Yes that is the workaround for Lollipop which unfortunately cannot be solved easily due to that lollipop will only give the package name, not the activity name like in kitkat. so to make it applicable, i need to simulate it like a home launcher (which has the advantage of showing all app without the need of filtering) to be able to launch previous app. Without it, you can only launch an activity that might be not accurate to what youb expect. So the choice is a must to achieve resuming from previous app But to be honest, only few apps that have more than one launcher entry.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Still going good. A couple of usage questions:

When the app has focus (to use a Windows term) and I hit the back key, it closes. Is there any way to override that?

Startup behavior options are greyed-out.. Is this a pro feature only? I thought, as a tester, you had provided me the pro version. But perhaps not.

Anyway, thanks for a very useful app.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Unfortunately no. It's up to Sony on how they implement Small App. In Kitkat on older Z1 devices, it doesn't work that way. It will stay opened even when back is pressed.

Startup behaviour is pro feature. Well as a beta tester, the version published is still a market version unfortunately. :) But if you like to, send me PM and i'll send you the Pro version :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Just upgraded to Pro from the app. I get enough use out of it to more than warrant $1.50.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.5.4 is live. Please check OP for more details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] Fred Martin:
Thanks for sharing.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.5.5 is here, will be available on Play Store in a couple of hours.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
2.6.0 is being uploaded on Play Store, check OP for details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
3.0.1 is live on Play Store. Check OP for details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
3.1.0 is here and it's got the biggest improvement (imho), see what's different? ;)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] GossipYawa:
A shortcut for the small app

I would like to see the implementation of a shortcut that would lead to the launch of the small app. I have an application that execute shortcuts directly from my notification tray and I would love to be able to launch this small app this way, just like I do for Media Viewer Small App.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Sorry do you mean to launch a small app which is made from widgets? If that's the case I'm sorry i can't because that is locked by Sony only for internal reading. I still need to learn how to use root.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] GossipYawa:
It's not really that. With Media Viewer, you can create a shortcut on the launcher to run either the Photo, the Video or the Web Video small app. I was wondering if it was possible to create one for Fast App Switcher.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Oh that. Easy peasy. Will implement it on next rev.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] GossipYawa:
Thanks! This will help a lot! :)
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] rezadentevil:
hi

is the recent apps change???

im running on 5.0.1 official...

will it work?>?>??>
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
Please don't quote the entire OP (with pictures!!). Bad form.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
it will work with Android 4.0+

Yeah but no option to remove it from Quick Reply like it used to be so the user now have to either reply or edit their post again, which is cumbersome..
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
3.2.0 is up on Play Store. Check OP for more details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] alkurte:
Suggestion

Hi, the app is really superb!! But i have a opinion for the app. I have placed the minimilized icon on my left or right corner of the phone. When you open and close the app again, the icon is moved to the middle of the screen. Is there any way, to fix this, so the icon stay where ive putting in the place where i want to be? Thnks a lot, and keep up working your works!!
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] CAL7:
FWIW... My button sticks where I put it.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] rahulkapadiya1:
App not installed And Google play store showing app not compatible. Using xperia e3 dual D2212 and I am on cm11
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
3.2.1 is up. No more crash as reported on Play Store. check OP for details.
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
Sorry forgot to reply. could you show me the issue by image? Thanks
[Sony Cross-Device Development Themes and Apps] hansip87:
3.3.0 is here and MM compatible. check OP for more details.